John Fulkerson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Drops 12 points Tuesday Fulkerson had 12 points (6-7 FG), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 96-52 win over USC Upstate.

Impact Fulkerson recorded double figures for a third time across the past four matchups, as the senior also added a season best in steals to cap off a solid outing. The senior is currently posting 8.3 points and 6.2 rebounds in nine starts with the Volunteers this year.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Tennessee runs past USC Upstate 96-52

Olivier Nkamhoua scored 21 points to lead No. 18 Tennessee to a 96-52 victory over USC Upstate Tuesday night

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 13 Tennessee beats UNC Greensboro 76-36

Josiah-Jordan James and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield scored 12 points each to lead No. 13 Tennessee to a 76-36 victory over UNC Greensboro

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Texas Tech, Shannon topples No. 13 Tennessee in OT

Terrence Shannon, Jr. had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Texas Tech (7-1) continued its run of Jimmy V Classic upsets in an offensively anemic 57-52 overtime win over No. 13 Tennes...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

John Fulkerson on how Tennessee rallied to beat Tennessee Tech John Fulkerson had 14 points and six rebounds for Tennessee against Tennessee Tech.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

No. 15 Tennessee avoids upset against Tennessee Tech

Brandon Huntley-Hatfield scored eight of his 12 points during a key second-half spurt, and No. 15 Tennessee beat Tennessee Tech 80-69

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Vols saw vintage John Fulkerson against North Carolina UNCASVILLE, Conn. — At one point Sunday afternoon at Mohegan Sun Arena, John Fulkerson ran down the court, passed Grant Williams in his cour...

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hall of Fame Tip-Off tourney to feature 4 ranked teams

The opening week of the college basketball season, as it usually is, was filled with marquee games

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

WATCH: Fulkerson feels fine in return from thumb injury John Fulkerson had to wait a few days before officially starting his sixth and final season at Tennessee, but the All-SEC senior forward sai...

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

10 boards in return Fulkerson provided six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 22 minutes during Sunday's 94-62 victory over East Tennessee State.

Impact Fulkerson broke his thumb in late-October and missed the season opener as a result, but the sixth-year center was back in the starting five for Sunday's lopsided victory. The Vols only needed limited run from Fulkerson in this one, but that's likely to change Saturday when they're projected as slight underdogs against a tough Villanova team on a neutral court.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee basketball's John Fulkerson on making his season debut vs. ETSU John Fulkerson had six points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes against Tennessee basketball vs. ETSU.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

No. 18 Tennessee rolls over East Tennessee St 94-62

Olivier Nkamhoua scored a career-high 23 points and Kennedy Chandler added 16 as No. 18 Tennessee beat East Tennessee State 94-62

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns to starting lineup Fulkerson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against East Tennessee State.

Impact Fulkerson will enter the starting five for his season debut after sitting out the opener due to a broken thumb he suffered in October. The Tennessee native is the heart and soul of this team and will certainly be a positive impact on the floor for the Volunteers.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Fulkerson (thumb) is dressed and going through warmups ahead of Sunday's game against East Tennessee State, Grant Ramey of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Fulkerson was probable coming into Sunday after missing the opener due to a broken thumb he suffered during the preseason. The 6-9 senior has been increasing his contact during practice throughout the week and figures to make his return to the lineup. Fulkerson has started 55 games over the last two seasons, averaging 11.6 points and 5.7 rebounds over 28.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Fulkerson probable to return for Tennessee basketball vs. ETSU John Fulkerson has been sidelined with a broken left thumb since mid-October. He has been limited in practice in recent weeks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Probable for Sunday Fulkerson (thumb) is probable for Sunday's game against East Tennessee State, Rivals.com reports.

Impact After missing the opener, Fulkerson is trending towards making his season debut later this week. Fulkerson broke his thumb in late October and has been on the mend since. There is a chance he plays against East Tennessee as the Vols prepare for their big matchup against Villanova on Nov. 20.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler, Vescovi lead No. 18 Tennessee past UT-Martin 90-62

Kennedy Chandler and Santiago Vescovi each scored 20 points, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 90-62 season-opening win over Tennessee-Martin

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't play in opener Fulkerson (thumb) won't suit up for the opener Tuesday versus Tennessee-Martin, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Fulkerson's status was cloudy leading up to the opener, but he will ultimately sit out for the Vols, leaving the frontcourt down some depth. He'll have until Sunday to get ready for East Tennessee State if he wants to get in a tune-up contest before the Nov. 20 clash with Villanova.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted in warmups Fulkerson (thumb) was not spotted in pregame warmups, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Fulkerson was questionable coming into the contest with a broken thumb. His status is still unclear because he wasn't on the bench in street clothes either. Against such an inferior opponent, it wouldn't be shocking if the team plays it safe and sits their star center.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No change in status Fulkerson (thumb) remains questionable for Tuesday's season opener against UT-Martin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This is the same sentiment indicated by Tennessee bloggers five days earlier, though this time it appears to have came from an official school spokesperson. The Volunteers are roughly 35-point favorites Tuesday night even with the Fulkerson uncertainty, so it seems probable they'll be up for the task even if the sixth-year starting center cannot suit up.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Fulkerson pledges portion of NIL money as Tennessee Fund gift John Fulkerson won’t be done giving back to Tennessee when his sixth season with the basketball program comes to an end. The Vols announced...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tennessee basketball's John Fulkerson to donate NIL money to Tennessee Fund Tennessee basketball's John Fulkerson to donate $1 of NIL money for every point scored to the Tennessee Fund

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

John Fulkerson questionable for Tennessee's season opener vs. UT Martin Sixth-year senior center John Fulkerson is questionable for Tennessee basketball’s regular-season opener on Tuesday against UT Martin. The V...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Questionable for opener Fulkerson (thumb) is questionable for the season-opener next Tuesday against Tennessee-Martin, Rocky Top Insider reports.

Impact Fulkerson suffered a broken thumb in practice last week, but head coach Rick Barnes said that he expected his center to be back in time for the opener. Things should become more clear as tipoff approaches.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vols' Fulkerson: I'm getting injuries out of the way before season John Fulkerson had a Classic Fulky response Tuesday afternoon when a reporter asked him why he had a soft cast on his left (shooting) thumb.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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No. 18 Tennessee runs past USC Upstate 96-52

No. 13 Tennessee beats UNC Greensboro 76-36

Texas Tech, Shannon topples No. 13 Tennessee in OT

No. 15 Tennessee avoids upset against Tennessee Tech

Hall of Fame Tip-Off tourney to feature 4 ranked teams

No. 18 Tennessee rolls over East Tennessee St 94-62

Chandler, Vescovi lead No. 18 Tennessee past UT-Martin 90-62