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Florida center Rueben Chinyelu (9) cunte part of the net to celebrate victory over Tennessee after an NCAA college basketball game in the final round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

No. 4 Florida Gators win their 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 by beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points as fourth-ranked Florida won its fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament title and first since 2014 Sunday, beating the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers 86-77. The Gators lost in this game a year ago.
 
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) reacts to play against the Texas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Chaz Lanier scores 23 as No. 8 Tennessee downs Texas to reach SEC Tournament semis

 
Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates with teammates and head coach Nate Oats after making a game-wining shot against Auburn in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Welcome Texas and Oklahoma! The bigger SEC men’s basketball tourney is ready for Music City show

 
Alabama's Jarin Stevenson (15) drives on Kentucky's Jaxson Robinson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

No. 4 Alabama downs No. 8 Kentucky 102-97

 
Vanderbilt guard Jason Edwards, right, hugs teammate guard AJ Hoggard, left, after the team's win against Tennessee as fans storm the court after an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Jason Edwards scores 18 points as Vanderbilt holds off No. 6 Tennessee 76-75

 

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Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives on Florida forward Alex Condon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

‘This is good for us': No. 1 Tennessee falls by 30 to No. 8 Florida, becoming last unbeaten to lose

 
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells at Chaz Lanier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee, nation’s lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25

 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives against Arkansas forward Adou Thiero (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 1 Tennessee beats No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 to match best start in program history

 
Norfolk State guard Sin'Cere McMahon (13) has the ball knocked away as he's defended by Tennessee guards Zakai Zeigler (5) and Bishop Boswell (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Chaz Lanier scores 24 to lead No. 1 Tennessee over Norfolk State 67-52

 
Tennessee's Jordan Gainey drives past Illinois' Tre White during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25

 
Illinois' Kylan Boswell guards Tennessee's Chaz Lanier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Gainey scores at the buzzer, No. 1 Tennessee’s season-opening win streak hits 10 in win over Illini

 
The Pride of the Southland Band performs before an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Florida, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee Vols butt of no more jokes and playoff-bound revived by Josh Heupel

 
UConn head coach Dan Hurley talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 18 UConn hoping to continue recent run with big game against No. 8 Gonzaga

 
Clemson celebrates a made 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Clemson beats No. 4 Kentucky 70-66 for another top-5 win as Tigers hope for NCAA Tournament berth

 
FILE - Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives as Creighton guard Steven Ashworth (1) defends during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Rick Barnes restocks No. 12 Tennessee looking for program’s 1st Final Four berth

 
Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell speaks during NCAA women's college basketball Southeastern Conference Media Day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Kim Caldwell navigating first season as Tennessee Lady Vols coach with ‘Baby Caldwell’ on the way

 
Texas forward Dylan Disu, right, drives to the basket past Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over Texas

 
Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo dunks over Saint Peter's guard Armoni Zeigler during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Knecht, Aidoo help No. 2 seed Tennessee roll past 15-seed Saint Peter’s in March Madness

 
FILE - Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht plays during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. Knecht is the AP All-SEC player of the year and newcomer of the year in balloting released Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Dalton Knecht hopes to change Tennessee’s history of early exits in March Madness

 
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes gets a hug from guard Zakai Zeigler as guard Dalton Knecht (3) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Knecht, Aidoo lead No. 5 Tennessee past Texas A&M, 86-51

 
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) drives as Vanderbilt guard Isaiah West (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Dalton Knecht shoots up NBA draft boards, helping No. 5 Vols chase Final Four

 
Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) drives as he's defended by Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Dalton Knecht scores 25 points as No. 6 Tennessee hands Alabama first SEC loss 91-71

 
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) drives past Florida guard Will Richard (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Dalton Knecht scores 39 to lead No. 6 Tennessee past Florida 85-66

 
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) goes in for a shot as Georgia's Silas Demary Jr. (4) and Jalen DeLoach (23) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Knecht scores 36 points as No. 5 Tennessee recovers to beat Georgia 85-79

 
Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Jonas Aidoo scores 24 to lead No. 5 Tennessee over No. 22 Mississippi 90-64

 
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives between Norfolk State's Christian Ings and Jack Doumbia, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Zakai Zeigler scores 17 to lead No. 5 Tennessee over Norfolk State 87-50

 
Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) drives against Tarleton State guard Devon Barnes (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Zakai Zeigler, Santiago Vescovi power No. 8 Tennessee past Tarleton State 65-46

 
North Carolina State guard DJ Horne (0) flips over Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler as he tires to steal the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 12 Tennessee holds off N.C. State 79-70 in Hall of Fame Series for 4th straight win

 
Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) dunks past Georgia Southern forward Avantae Parker (25) and guard Tyren Moore (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Jonas Aidoo scores 29 points, No. 12 Tennessee beats Georgia Southern 74-56

 
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells at his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Dalton Knecht scores 21 to lead No. 17 Tennessee over No. 20 Illinois 86-79

 
Tennessee NCAA college basketball head coach Rick Barnes speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Coach Rick Barnes has No. 9 Tennessee stocked with experience, deep roster and hope for deep run

 
Mississippi NCAA college basketball head coach Chris Beard speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Ole Miss’s Beard heads into season as lone new head coach in SEC

 
FILE - Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes celebrates after the team defeated Texas A&M during an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament championship game, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Tennessee has extended coach Rick Barnes' contract through the 2027-28 season, which should help ensure he finishes his career with the Volunteers. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Tennessee extends men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes’ contract through 2027-28