2016–17 Tennessee Volunteers basketball
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Record16–16 (8–10 SEC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaThompson–Boling Arena
2016–17 Southeastern Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 5 Kentucky †16–2 .88932–6  .842
No. 10 Florida14–4 .77827–9  .750
Arkansas12–6 .66726–10  .722
No. 6 South Carolina12–6 .66726–11  .703
Ole Miss10–8 .55622–14  .611
Alabama10–8 .55619–15  .559
Vanderbilt10–8 .55619–16  .543
Georgia9–9 .50019–15  .559
Texas A&M8–10 .44416–15  .516
Tennessee8–10 .44416–16  .500
Auburn7–11 .38918–14  .563
Mississippi State6–12 .33316–16  .500
LSU2–16 .11110–21  .323
Missouri2–16 .1118–24  .250
† 2017 SEC tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

The 2016–17 Tennessee Volunteers basketball team represented the University of Tennessee in the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Volunteers were led by second-year head coach Rick Barnes.[1] The team played its home games at Thompson–Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a member of the Southeastern Conference. They finished the season 16–16, 8–10 in SEC play to finish in a tie for ninth place. They lost in the second round of the SEC tournament to Georgia.

Previous season

The Vols posted a record of 15–19, 6–12 in SEC play, during the 2015–16 season and finished in 12th place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament where they lost to LSU.[2]

Roster turnover

Departures

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotesRef
Kevin Punter0G6'2"190SeniorBronx, NYGraduated
Ray Kasongo2F6'8"245JuniorToronto, Ontario, CanadaTransferred to Iowa State[3]
Armani Moore4F6'4"217SeniorKennesaw, GAGraduated
Detrick Mostella15G6'1"179JuniorDecatur, ALDismissed on January 10, 2017[4]
Derek Reese23F6'7"230SeniorOrlando, FLGraduated
Devon Baulkman34G6'4"200SeniorBainbridge, GAGraduated

Incoming transfers

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotesRef
Lew Evans21F6'9"230RS SeniorSalt Lake City, UTGraduate transfer from Utah State. Eligible to play immediately.[5]

Recruiting

2016

US college sports recruiting information for 2016 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Jordan Bowden
SG		 Greenville, SC 22 Feet Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Mar 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Kwe Parker
SG		 Wade, NC Wesleyan Christian 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 172 lb (78 kg) Nov 20, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Grant Williams
PF/C		 Charlotte, NC Providence Day School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Nov 13, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
John Fulkerson
PF		 Arden, NC Christ School 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Nov 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Jalen Johnson
SF		 High Point, NC Wesleyan Christian 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Oct 11, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Jordan Bone
PG		 Nashville, TN Ensworth 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Sep 13, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NR   Rivals: NR  247Sports: NR  ESPN: NR
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals.com 2016 Tennessee Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com.
  • "Tennessee Volunteers 2016 Player Commits". ESPN.com.
  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Source: [6]


2017

US college sports recruiting information for 2017 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Yves Pons
SF		 Paris, France INSEP Paris 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 217 lb (98 kg) Feb 28, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars
Derrick Walker
PF		 Kansas City, MO Sunrise Christian Academy 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 255 lb (116 kg) Feb 2, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Zach Kent
C		 Middletown, DE Blair Academy 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Oct 30, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NR   Rivals: NR  247Sports: NR  ESPN: NR
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

Source: [7]

Roster

2016–17 Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
G 0 Jordan Bone 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)173 lb (78 kg) FrThe Ensworth School Nashville, Tennessee
G 1 Lamonte Turner 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)187 lb (85 kg) RS FrIMG Academy Florence, Alabama
F 2 Grant Williams 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)234 lb (106 kg) FrProvidence Day School Charlotte, North Carolina
G 3 Robert Hubbs III 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)207 lb (94 kg) SrDyer County High School Newbern, Tennessee
G 4 Jacob Fleschman (W) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)160 lb (73 kg) FrWestlake High School Austin, Texas
F 5 Admiral Schofield 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)238 lb (108 kg) SoZion-Benton Township High School Zion, Illinois
F 10 John Fulkerson Injured 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)203 lb (92 kg) FrChrist School Kingsport, Tennessee
F 11 Kyle Alexander 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)218 lb (99 kg) SoOrangeville Prep Milton, Ontario, Canada
G 12 Kwe Parker 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)181 lb (82 kg) FrWesleyan Christian Academy Fayetteville, North Carolina
G 13 Jalen Johnson Current redshirt 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)177 lb (80 kg) FrWesleyan Christian Academy Durham, North Carolina
F 21 Lew Evans 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)235 lb (107 kg) RS SrUtah State Salt Lake City, Utah
G 23 Jordan Bowden 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)180 lb (82 kg) FrCarter High School Knoxville, Tennessee
G 24 Lucas Campbell (W) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)178 lb (81 kg) SoChristian Academy of Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee
G 25 Shembari Phillips 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)192 lb (87 kg) SoJoseph Wheeler High School Atlanta, Georgia
G 32 Brad Woodson (W) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)178 lb (81 kg) SoRiverdale High School Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Roster

Depth chart

Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2 Bench 3
F/C Lew Evans Kyle Alexander John Fulkerson (INJ)
F Grant Williams Jalen Johnson (RS)
G/F Robert Hubbs Admiral Schofield Lucas Campbell (W)
G Jordan Bowden Shembari Phillips Jacob Fleschman (W)
PG Lamonte' Turner Jordan Bone Kwe Parker Brad Woodson (W)

Source:[8]

Schedule

Tennessee opened the season against the Chattanooga Mocs.[9] Additionally they played these games: at East Tennessee State, host Georgia Tech, and at North Carolina. The Vols took part in the 2016 Maui Invitational tournament, where they finished 7th.[10] Tennessee hosted Kansas State in the Big 12/SEC Challenge.[11] Tennessee released its full non-conference schedule on June 24.[12] The 2016 Maui Invitational Tournament bracket was announced on July 19.[13]

Date
time, TV		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
city, state
Exhibition
Nov. 3*
7:00 PM		 Slippery Rock W 83–48 
 14 – Hubbs  5 – Schofield  4 – Tied  Thompson–Boling Arena 
Knoxville, TN
Regular season
Nov. 11*
7:00 PM		 Chattanooga
Maui Invitational opening round		 L 69–82  0–1
  21 – Bone  10 – Williams  2 – Hubbs  Thompson–Boling Arena (14,483)
Knoxville, TN
Nov. 15*
7:00 PM, SECN		 Appalachian State W 103–94  1–1
  16 – Hubbs  7 – Alexander  8 – Bone  Thompson–Boling Arena (11,758)
Knoxville, TN
Nov. 21*
2:30 PM, ESPN2		 vs. No. 16 Wisconsin
Maui Invitational quarterfinals		 L 62–74  1–2
  16 – Phillips  6 – Alexander  2 – Tied  Lahaina Civic Center (2,400)
Maui, HI
Nov. 22*
1:30 PM, ESPN2		 vs. No. 12 Oregon
Maui Invitational Consolation 2nd Round		 L 65–69 OT 1–3
  22 – Mostella  10 – Fulkerson  2 – Tied  Lahaina Civic Center (2,400)
Maui, HI
Nov. 23*
2:15 PM, ESPNU		 vs. Chaminade
Maui Invitational 7th Place Game		 W 95–81  2–3
  28 – Hubbs  8 – Fulkerson  4 – Turner  Lahaina Civic Center (2,400)
Maui, HI
Dec. 3*
1:00 PM, SECN+		 Georgia Tech W 81–58  3–3
  14 – Tied  8 – Fulkerson  7 – Phillips  Thompson–Boling Arena (12,634)
Knoxville, TN
Dec. 6*
5:00 PM		 Presbyterian W 90–50  4–3
  24 – Turner  8 – Williams  4 – Phillips  Thompson–Boling Arena (11,547)
Knoxville, TN
Dec. 11*
5:00 PM, ESPN		 at No. 7 North Carolina L 71–73  4–4
  21 – Hubbs  6 – Tied  2 – Tied  Dean Smith Center (18,745)
Chapel Hill, NC
Dec. 13*
7:00 PM, SECN		 Tennessee Tech W 74–68  5–4
  25 – Hubbs  7 – Hubbs  5 – Phillips  Thompson–Boling Arena (11,524)
Knoxville, TN
Dec. 15*
7:00 PM		 Lipscomb W 92–77  6–4
  30 – Williams  10 – Hubbs  5 – Phillips  Thompson–Boling Arena (11,893)
Knoxville, TN
Dec. 18*
4:00 PM, ESPN2		 vs. No. 8 Gonzaga
Nashville Showcase		 L 76–86  6–5
  17 – Mostella  7 – Williams  4 – Tied  Bridgestone Arena (13,784)
Nashville, TN
Dec. 22*
7:00 PM		 at East Tennessee State W 72–68  7–5
  25 – Mostella  9 – Williams  4 – Parker  Freedom Hall Civic Center (6,149)
Johnson City, TN
Dec. 29
9:00 PM, SECN		 at Texas A&M W 73–63  8–5
(1–0)		  14 – Turner  6 – Phillips  4 – Tied  Reed Arena (9,199)
College Station, TX
Jan. 3
6:30 PM, SECN		 Arkansas L 68–72  8–6
(1–1)		  21 – Hubbs  11 – Williams  3 – Bone  Thompson–Boling Arena (13,002)
Knoxville, TN
Jan. 7
5:15 PM, ESPN2		 at No. 24 Florida L 70–83  8–7
(1–2)		  18 – Schofield  10 – Schofield  4 – Turner  O'Connell Center (10,843)
Gainesville, FL
Jan. 11
6:30 PM, SECN		 South Carolina L 60–70  8–8
(1–3)		  15 – Williams  7 – Hubbs  3 – Schofield  Thompson–Boling Arena (13,794)
Knoxville, TN
Jan. 14
8:30 PM, SECN		 at Vanderbilt W 87–75  9–8
(2–3)		  23 – Bone  9 – Williams  5 – Bone  Memorial Gymnasium (12,235)
Nashville, TN
Jan. 17
9:00 PM, SECN		 at Ole Miss L 69–80  9–9
(2–4)		  15 – Turner  8 – Tied  5 – Turner  The Pavilion at Ole Miss (6,085)
Oxford, MS
Jan. 21
6:00 PM, SECN		 Mississippi State W 91–74  10–9
(3–4)		  19 – Hubbs  9 – Evans  6 – Turner  Thompson–Boling Arena (13,917)
Knoxville, TN
Jan. 24
9:00 PM, ESPN		 No. 5 Kentucky
Rivalry		 W 82–80  11–9
(4–4)		  25 – Hubbs  7 – Tied  6 – Williams  Thompson–Boling Arena (19,349)
Knoxville, TN
Jan. 28*
2:00 PM, ESPN2		 Kansas State
Big 12/SEC Challenge		 W 70–58  12–9
  17 – Williams  9 – Alexander  5 – Tied  Thompson–Boling Arena (14,398)
Knoxville, TN
Jan. 31
9:00 PM, SECN		 at Auburn W 87–77  13–9
(5–4)		  18 – Schofield  9 – Hubbs  5 – Hubbs  Auburn Arena (7,525)
Auburn, AL
Feb. 4
3:30 PM, SECN		 at Mississippi State L 59–64  13–10
(5–5)		  13 – Bone  8 – Bone  3 – Hubbs  Humphrey Coliseum (7,581)
Starkville, MS
Feb. 8
6:30 PM, SECN		 Ole Miss W 75–66  14–10
(6–5)		  18 – Tied  7 – Tied  5 – Bone  Thompson–Boling Arena (12,209)
Knoxville, TN
Feb. 11
4:00 PM, ESPNU		 Georgia L 75–76  14–11
(6–6)		  30 – Williams  9 – Alexander  5 – Turner  Thompson–Boling Arena (15,637)
Knoxville, TN
Feb. 14
7:00 PM, ESPN		 at No. 13 Kentucky
Rivalry		 L 58–83  14–12
(6–7)		  17 – Schofield  7 – Schofield  2 – Tied  Rupp Arena (24,391)
Lexington, KY
Feb. 18
1:00 PM, SECN		 Missouri W 90–70  15–12
(7–7)		  25 – Williams  8 – Hubbs  6 – Bone  Thompson-Boling Arena (14,680)
Knoxville, TN
Feb. 22
6:30 PM, SECN		 Vanderbilt L 56–67  15–13
(7–8)		  16 – Hubbs  10 – Williams  2 – Tied  Thompson–Boling Arena (12,713)
Knoxville, TN
Feb. 25
1:00 PM, SECN		 at South Carolina L 55–82  15–14
(7–9)		  16 – Hubbs  8 – Tied  1 – Tied  Colonial Life Arena (16,117)
Columbia, SC
Mar. 1
7:00 PM, SECN		 at LSU L 82–92  15–15
(7–10)		  16 – Williams  14 – Williams  3 – Turner  Maravich Center (6,557)
Baton Rouge, LA
Mar. 4
1:00 PM, SECN		 Alabama W 59–54  16–15
(8–10)		  16 – Williams  10 – Williams  6 – Bowden  Thompson–Boling Arena (14,652)
Knoxville, TN
SEC Tournament
Mar. 9
1:00 PM, SECN		 (9) vs. (8) Georgia
Second Round		 L 57–59  16–16
  14 – Bone  11 – Schofield  5 – Bone  Bridgestone Arena (11,973)
Nashville, TN
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in Eastern Time.

Source: [14]

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