Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Barnes

Doug Matthews is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the biggest storylines dominating Tennessee athletics. From massive roster overhauls to eye-popping budget numbers, they cover it all. They dive deep into the changing philosophy of roster construction, debating whether traditional high school recruiting rankings even matter in the age of the immediate-impact transfer portal. Plus, they break down the high-stakes puzzle of maintaining quarterback depth, the strategic moves behind the Lady Vols' new-look roster under Kim Caldwell, and a staggering budget surge for Rick Barnes and the Men's Basketball program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Matthews is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the biggest storylines dominating Tennessee athletics. From massive roster overhauls to eye-popping budget numbers, they cover it all. They dive deep into the changing philosophy of roster construction, debating whether traditional high school recruiting rankings even matter in the age of the immediate-impact transfer portal. Plus, they break down the high-stakes puzzle of maintaining quarterback depth, the strategic moves behind the Lady Vols' new-look roster under Kim Caldwell, and a staggering budget surge for Rick Barnes and the Men's Basketball program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailJustin Gainey is building one of the most interesting non-conference schedules in NC State basketball history, and Layton and Ethan are grading every game we know so far.They start with the marquee matchup. Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on December 6. Twenty thousand seats. Rick Barnes on the other sideline. Gainey coaching against his mentor for the first time as a head coach. Ethan gives it an A-plus and makes the case that a win there would carry the same name recognition weight as beating Duke or UNC. Layton grades it slightly lower and explains why the mentor versus mentee spotlight, the unproven roster, and Tennessee's loaded portal additions all factor in.Then the Baha Mar Bahamas Championship, Wisconsin and Seton Hall confirmed, fourth team still unknown. Ethan lands at a B-minus. Two potential Quad 1 opportunities but too many unknowns to go higher. The Maui comparison comes up, and Ethan makes a point about the travel distance that most fans haven't considered.South Carolina at home for the ACC/SEC Challenge on December 1 gets a C. You should win it but you won't get much resume credit for it. Bart Torvik currently has South Carolina projected 89th in the country, and if that holds, this might not even be a Quad 2 game. Ethan doesn't love the quads system. He says so clearly.Ole Miss in Biloxi, Mississippi gets a B. Layton grades it a B. Ethan goes A-minus on the full two-year series. Then Ethan drops a fact that reframes the whole conversation Biloxi is five hours from Oxford. This isn't really a neutral site game.Then VCU on the road. Ethan's grade might be the most interesting take in the entire episode.Then the full ACC road schedule. No home games against Duke or UNC. Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, UNC, Stanford, Virginia, and Virginia Tech all as road games. Is this the toughest away ACC schedule NC State has had in recent memory? And does a road-heavy schedule actually help the NCAA Tournament resume more than it hurts it?Ethan closes with the overall non-conference grade, and his bold prediction on whether Gainey's Year 1 team is a tournament team. He doesn't think it's close.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New content dropping all summer. Subscribe on YouTube and join the Patreon at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.

Former Tennessee basketball player Cam Tatum joined Josh and Swain to discuss his recent promotion to head coach at Tucker (Ga.) High School where he starred before playing for the Vols. Tatum also shared his thoughts on the success of UT basketball under coach Rick Barnes and Tatum's favorite memories from playing for the Vols from 2007-12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach and Jimmy discuss recent developments from the SEC spring meetings, followed by a comprehensive review of the current state and history of University of Tennessee (UT) athletics. Key Topics Discussed SEC Spring Meetings & Self-Governance: The hosts analyze SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's position on playoff expansion and conference schedules, noting his desire to preserve the SEC Championship game. They also discuss the growing potential for the SEC and Big Ten to self-govern, which includes complex debates over standardizing revenue-sharing caps for college athletes. Tennessee Softball's College World Series Run: The team is highly praised for their 2-0 start at the Women's College World Series (their first winner's bracket appearance since 2013). The hosts highlight a game-winning home run by Emma Clark, the depth of their nation-leading pitching staff, and the strong leadership of head coach Karen Weekly. Tennessee Baseball's Early Exit: The hosts express disappointment over the baseball team's inconsistent season. They note bullpen struggles and poor clutch hitting (1-for-17 with runners in scoring position) that led to an unprecedented 0-2 elimination in the regionals. Tennessee Basketball's Offensive Shift: The discussion highlights head coach Rick Barnes' evolving strategy. He is actively using the transfer portal to recruit stronger offensive scorers, signaling a slight shift from his traditionally defense-heavy approach. Tennessee Football History & Roster Updates: Doug shares anecdotes from UT football history, including the artificial turf turning black during a 1969 game, the 1980 Herschel Walker game, and Chuck Webb's dominant 250-yard rushing performance in the 1990 Cotton Bowl. The hosts also address the current football roster, expressing mild concerns about depth at the edge rusher position following several transfer portal departures. Tennessee Golf: A brief update is provided on the men's golf team competing in the NCAA championships and a standout individual performance by Kiara van Kan for the women's team. Praise for UT Administration: The segment concludes with strong praise for the current university leadership—Chancellor Donde Plowman, President Randy Boyd, and Athletic Director Danny White. The hosts contrast the current era of administrative stability and athletic success with the university's struggles between 1999 and 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan of the Big Orange Podcast look back on a hectic couple of weeks for the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team and head coach Rick Barnes. Did the Vols make the right moves to get them to the program's first ever Final Four next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Low of On3 Sports joined 3HL to discuss the latest with Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby and his gambling issues, Tennessee Baseball's threat as a postseason team and an early look at Rick Barnes' new roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Low of On3 Sports joined 3HL to discuss the latest with Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby and his gambling issues, Tennessee Baseball's threat as a postseason team and an early look at Rick Barnes' new roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of May 26, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about the AFCA proposing the College Football Playoff expanding but ending earlier in January and more on Tuesday. Then, he is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to talk about Juke Harris committing to Tennessee, Rick Barnes' philosophy, baseball, softball, entertainment district, looking back at the Big Orange Caravan, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to talk about Juke Harris committing to Tennessee, Rick Barnes' philosophy, baseball, softball, entertainment district, looking back at the Big Orange Caravan, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Barnes gets who he wants from the transfer portal as Juke Harris commits to Tennessee. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

Ron Slay joined the show to discuss the addition of Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris, the Vols' haul in the transfer portal, and why Slay is confident Rick Barnes will maintain UT's standard on defense while adding more offensive weapons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine, Zach, and Ross talk about the work that Rick Barnes and Vols Basketball have done in the transfer portal and how it affects expectations for them next season, with retirement likely coming fairly soon for Barnes. They also touch on the update around former Titans CB L'Jarius Sneed who had all of his charges dropped from a 2024 incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of May 5, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Chris Low, of On3, to talk about Juke Harris committing to Tennessee, what Rick Barnes and his staff have done in the portal, College Football Playoff expansion, and more. Then, they discuss what the success for Tennessee and Louisville and the lack thereof for Kentucky means for Mark Pope. Also, it's time for birthdays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Chris Low, of On3, to talk about Juke Harris committing to Tennessee, what Rick Barnes and his staff have done in the portal, College Football Playoff expansion, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down Duke's deal with Amazon. How does this arrangement work and how is Jon Scheyer changing nonconference scheduling? Then, they run through the latest in roster developments including Louisville's strong offseason adding a 2027 reclassification. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Duke has an Amazon TV deal, let's talk about every string attached: schools, conferences, media rights (25:30) Louisville adds a reclassified 5-star to portal-packed roster for 2026-27 (34:00) Juke Harris is a Vol. Rick Barnes has an expensive and loaded team (46:00) Why GP didn't show up to Norlander's wedding Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Barnes lands star transfer Juke Harris Board of Trustees approves Danny District construction BaseVols lose series at Kentucky

Hour 3 of May 1, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about what SoCon commissioner Michael Cross' NCAA Tournament expansion plan would actually look like. Then, he has sound from Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes from the Big Orange Caravan. Also, he talks about Duke's deal with Amazon Prime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Barnes Makes Big Reveals | The Playbook 4.30.26 HR 1 by Fanrun Radio

Hour 2 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols hoops as more recruits sign, the NFL Draft after several VFLs got selected, Vols baseball, and more. Plus, comments from Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes and VFL Joshua Josephs, while Producer Ben Hardy joined for our weekly segment, "Give Me a Break!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols hoops, Vols baseball, Vols football, and more on the NFL Draft. Plus, comments from Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes and VFL Jermod McCoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Elander gets the boys ready for double-headers. On the basketball side of things, Rick Barnes might just have a complete roster (minus a player or two) ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara discussing the NFL Draft after Round 1, Vols hoops as they add a new assistant coach, and Vols baseball after their loss to Bama. Plus, comments from Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

99.1 The Sports Animal's Tyler Ivens joins Phil to talk about what the baseball team needs to do to get right against Alabama, what's next for Rick Barnes and the transfer portal, Day 1 of the NFL Draft & more! #PhilShow #VolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VFL Allan Houston joined John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara to weigh in on Vols hoops, Rick Barnes, the NBA Draft, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome into today's episode of More Important Issues!•Rick Barnes, the Closer•Surprise Position in the Fall•Rough Baseball Weekend•Listener Questions

On the newest episode of the GoVols247 Podcast, Patrick Brown and Ben McKee break down the latest transfer portal splash for Tennessee basketball. Rick Barnes and the Vols struck again with the commitment of VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr., the fifth transfer addition for Tennessee in this portal window. The No. 18 overall player in the portal, Hill capped his breakout sophomore season with the Rams by torching North Carolina in the NCAA tournament. His 34 points and late baskets scored the upset for VCU. Ben breaks down what made Hill pick Tennessee over Kansas, his fit with the 2026-27 team and why he can be viewed as a like-for-like replacement for outgoing point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie. We also reset the big-picture look at Tennessee's roster overhaul. With Ethan Burg announcing he is returning to his home in Israel after one season, the Vols have another available spot to use in the portal. Tennessee has four incoming 2026 recruits to go along with its five portal additions. Ben also gave the latest on Tennessee's pursuit of Wake Forest scorer Juke Harris and dropped some frontcourt names linked to the Vols. Thank you for listening and/or watching! Please subscribe wherever you get your podcast and leave us a rating and a review. Also go check out Ben's coverage of the Terrence Hill Jr. commitment and take advantage of our 60% off spring sale! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach Doug Mathews breaks down the rapidly evolving landscape of college football roster construction for the 2026 season. He analyzes the dramatic shift toward the Transfer Portal and NIL era, noting that the traditional model of developing high school recruits over several years has become a "rare commodity". The discussion provides a deep dive into how programs like Georgia and Tennessee are navigating these changes, specifically highlighting Coach Josh Heupel’s balanced approach to blending veteran transfers with home-grown talent. The middle segment features an in-depth interview with Jimmy Hyams, who offers a comprehensive recap of spring practice and the current state of Tennessee athletics. Hyams reports that the defense appears ahead of schedule under Jim Knowles, largely due to a simplified teaching approach and the integration of players already familiar with the system. The duo also discusses the ongoing quarterback battle between McIntosh and Faizon Brandon, the depth of the running back room, and the critical importance of being "efficient" at the quarterback position heading into a tough conference schedule. The episode concludes with a broader look at the university's sports programs, including significant roster moves for the men's and women's basketball teams. Jimmy Hyams details Rick Barnes’ successful portal acquisitions, such as Jalen Haralson and Miles Ruben, while also weighing the potential return of Nate Ament. Finally, the show touches on the challenges facing Tennessee Baseball in the midst of a tough series against Ole Miss, emphasizing the team's need to find consistency as they fight for a spot on the NCAA tournament bubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Washington Jr. has decided to join the Vols, and it seems like a big time get for Rick Barnes and the boys. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

The Playbook HR 1 4.16 Rick Barnes is Cooking in the Portal by Fanrun Radio

3HL - 4-16-26 - Hour 2 - Rick Barnes and the Vols stay hot on the recruiting trail, Greg Cosell talks NFL Draft, and Slay tells a professional basketball story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan talk about Rick Barnes the the transfer portal updates from the UT Vols. Tennessee Basketball Is Making Some BIG Moves in the Transfer Portal Right Now... For more VOLS coverage: https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volforlifetn Twitter: https://x.com/BigOrangePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsvols TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsvols #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #secfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Barnes lands two transfers with more on the way BaseVols Sweep Mississippi State Orange and White game takeaways

Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan talk about Vols basketball and the NCAA Transfer Portal, with multiple Vols entering the portal in the last 24 hours. There have been more portal entries than expected, making it clear that Rick Barnes will be tasked with rebuilding this roster this offseason. For more VOLS coverage: https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volforlifetn Twitter: https://x.com/BigOrangePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsvols TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsvols #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #transferportal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With more Vols entering the portal, the men's basketball team is gutted... ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

Jon feels relief after Tennessee has already addressed an area of concern- a shooter. Tyler Lundblade (kinda) fits that mold. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

Today's Sports Daily covers Duke vs UNC the last decade is not what you think it is, Rick Barnes in the tournament, Hard Knocks makes a decision for the next TWO years, and an all-time NSFW Bobby Knight audio clip.  Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RTI's Ryan Schumpert joins the show Who's coming and going for Rick Barnes and Vols Hoops Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner a potential target?

Staff Bracket Challenge Update! The Duke Blue Devils choke away a Final Four! The Duke Blue Devils melted in the Elite Eight, blowing a 19-point lead to UConn. Was the buzzer beater by the UConn Huskies better than the Christian Laettner shot over the Kentucky Wildcats? The Tennessee Volunteers got the Michigan Wolverines next and got routed. Tennessee Basketball hit their Elite Eight glass ceiling for the third consecutive season. Rick Barnes falls short of the Final Four leaving him with only one Final Four out of six tries. The system Nate Oats runs at Alabama has started receiving some criticism, is this fair or not? PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Lovell and Max Barr share their reaction to SEC basketball in the 2025-26 season with thoughts on the league as a whole, how the league is set up for next year, thoughts on the Final Four matchups between UConn/Illinois and Arizona/Michigan, Rick Barnes announcing that he's returning next season, NC State's hiring of Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey, and much more. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ZILKER BELTS SOUTHEASTERN16 for 25% off! https://www.zilkerbelts.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr share their reaction to Elite 8 action in the 2026 NCAA Tournament with thoughts on Tennessee's season coming to an end by way of Dusty May and Michigan, performances from Nate Ament, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Yaxel Lendeborg, Elliot Cadeau, and much more. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ZILKER BELTS SOUTHEASTERN16 for 25% off! https://www.zilkerbelts.com/ ICON WALLETS Use promo code SEC16 for 20% off! https://icon-wallets.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Kostos and Brad Evans react to last night's Round of 16 games in the Midwest, as Michigan dominates Alabama in the second half and why Rick Barnes deserves his flowers for having Tennessee in their fourth straight Round of 16. Plus, would the result of last night's game have been different if Iowa State had a healthy Joshua Jefferson?

Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats Staying? Oats is asked about the North Carolina Tar Heels opening and shoots down speculation pretty hard. Does his answer give Alabama fans excitement about the future of Oats and the Tide? Why we are living in the Golden Era of Alabama Basketball? The Tennessee Volunteers face the Iowa State Cyclones tonight in the Sweet 16. Tennessee Basketball has made two consecutive Elite Eight runs, can Rick Barnes and the Vols make it three in a row? The Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas Longhorns both got bounced from the Sweet 16. Can the SEC survive tonight? Yaxel Lendeborg gets asked if he feels differently about playing Alabama as a former UAB Blazer, then Dusty May and Nate Oats set the record straight on Alabama's recruitment of Yax Iowa HC Ben McCollum gets asked about being called a Cinderella PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking calls from listeners Playing audio from Rick Barnes talking about Nate Ament's health and recruitment The Top 4 at 4:00

UNC fired Hubert Davis and now they need a coach. Rick Barnes is from Hickory, NC.... In all seriousness, Jon & the P-Team give their list of candidates. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

Hutt and Chad discusses Rick Barnes and his masterclass performance leading the Tennessee Volunteers through the first two rounds. After a commanding 78–56 win over Miami (OH) and a gritty victory against 30-win Virginia, Barnes is silencing the critics who once labeled him a "tournament fader." With a star freshman in Nate Ament playing through injury and Ja'Kobi Gillespie catching fire, Barnes has the Vols looking like a legitimate national title threat. Is it time to admit he's one of the greatest to ever do it? The mood shifts from Knoxville to Chapel Hill, where the "hot seat" has turned into a furnace. Following North Carolina's devastating overtime loss to VCU, the Tar Heels have now suffered back-to-back Round of 64 exits. Former Vol and SEC analyst Dane Bradshaw joins to provide an insider's look at Tennessee's culture under Barnes and how they managed to neutralize Virginia's defense. He also weighs in on the wider SEC performance and which teams are poised to make a Final Four run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon, Matty, and Co. talk NCAA coaches and their acceptance levels following wins and losses in the tournament. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X" Sam- @_beard11 on "X" Bubba- @BrandonShown on "X"

It's a busy week for Tennessee sports: Josh Heupel and the football Vols were on the practice field to start spring ball, the Vols and Lady Vols learned their NCAA tournament draws on Selection Sunday and more. On this episode, Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan discuss the start of spring football practice with a focus on the QBs, what stood out to us in Practice #1 and what Josh Heupel said after practice. Then Ben and Patrick discussed Tennessee's NCAA tournament draw after Rick Barnes's Vols earned a No. 6 seed in the Midwest Region. Tennessee will play either Miami (Ohio) or SMU in the first round and could face Virginia in the Round of 32. How far do we see the Vols going? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices