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13TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS 7-2 · 6TH IN SEC
7-2 · 6TH IN SEC
Next Game vs Illinois · Sun 1:00AM
TENN -2.5 TOTAL 150.5
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Jaylen Carey - Scores season-high 22 Carey ended Tuesday's 62-60 loss to Syracuse with 22 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and one steal over 23 minutes.
Impact Carey has seen a nice bump in minutes. In his last three games, he has played at least 22 minutes and provided at least 11 points and seven rebounds. He brings a bit more beef than the other forwards on the Volunteer roster. Carey will need to play big on Saturday against Illinois.
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Ja'Kobi Gillespie - Deals out seven assists Gillespie posted 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 62-60 loss to Syracuse.
Impact Gillespie has scored in double digits in eight straight games, but has only averaged 10.5 points and hit 1-of-13 3-pointers in his last two games. The 6-1 senior has not attempted a free throw in either game. On the plus side, Gillespie has dealt at least four assists in every game and is leading the Volunteers with 5.4 assists per game.
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Amaree Abram - Active Tuesday Abram (ankle) had six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and two rebounds across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 62-60 loss to Syracuse.
Impact Abram, who was limited at practice this week with an ankle injury, scored six points during Tuesday night's loss against Syracuse. The 6-foot-3 senior guard will look to help the Vols bounce back against Illinois this weekend.
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J.P. Estrella - Won't play Tuesday Estrella (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Syracuse and is considered day-to-day moving forward.
Impact Estrella rolled his ankle late in Tennessee's most recent contest and was limited in Monday's practice. The backup center will be unavailable against Syracuse, but he'll be considered day-to-day. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Illinois. In the meantime, Jaylen Carey or DeWayne Brown could see more minutes.
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J.P. Estrella - Tending to ankle issue Estrella was limited during Monday's practice because of an ankle injury, Ben McKee of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Estrella had been battling a knee injury before the Players Era Festival, but he played in all three games during the tournament. Now, he's at risk of missing Tennessee's loss to Kansas.
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Amaree Abram - Limited in practice Abram (ankle) was limited in Tennessee's practice on Monday, per Ben McKee of 247Sports.com.
Impact Abram has played in every game this season, but he's now a question mark for the Volunteers' clash with Syracuse on Tuesday. The guard was still able to partake in practice, albeit in a limited capacity, so hope remains he'll manage to play against the Orange. the senior is averaging 4.0 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists this season.
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No. 17 Tennessee faces Syracuse after Ament's 20-point game
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Nate Ament - Tallies 20 points Ament totaled 20 points (5-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 81-76 loss to Kansas.
Impact Ament had 14 points in the first half, then fell off. He bounced back from his first sub-15 point game with his third 20-point game. The freshman was limited to nine points in the win over Houston on Tuesday. Ament has gathered at least five rebounds in every game, but has fallen board short of a double-double three times. He is converting 82.3 percent of his freebies.
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Jaylen Carey - Provides double-double Carey accumulated 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 81-76 loss to Kansas.
Impact The burly forward has back-to-back double-digit scoring games against strong Big 12 competition, Houston and Kansas. He showed off his interior passing skills with some nice pocket passes against the Jayhawks. The 6-8 junior has played increased minutes in each of the last four games. Carey and the Volunteers will look to get back in the win column on Tuesday against Syracuse.
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No. 17 Tennessee squares off against Kansas
The No. 17 Tennessee Volunteers face the Kansas Jayhawks at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NevadaNOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson questions free-throw disparity after loss to Tennessee
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson highlighted the free-throw disparity after the third-ranked Cougars lost 76-73 to No. 17 TennesseeNOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Houston Cougars Suffer First Loss of Season vs. Tennessee in Las Vegas Houston basketball lost 76-73 against the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday afternoon, at the Players Era Festival, inside the MGM Grand Garde...
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Ja'Kobi Gillespie's clutch free throws lift No. 17 Tennessee to 76-73 win over No. 3 Houston
Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points, including six free throws in the final 35 seconds, to lead No. 17 Tennessee to a 76-73 victory over No. 3 Houston in the Players Era Championshi...NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press
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North Alabama defeats UT Southern 92-60
Led by Corneilous Williams' 16 points, the North Alabama Lions defeated the UT Southern Firehawks 92-60 on TuesdayNOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Ja'Kobi Gillespie - Powers Vols with 22 points Gillespie registered 22 points (5-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 76-73 victory over Houston.
Impact The Volunteers were able to avenge last year's Elite Eight loss. Gillespie continued on his scoring spree and now has six straight games of 17 points or more. He struggled from the field against the Cougars, but made up for with his best performance from the free throw line. The senior guard is averaging 19.6 points to lead Tennessee.
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Jaylen Carey - Scores 13, snags seven boards Carey chipped in a season-high 13 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and seven rebounds over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 76-73 win over Houston.
Impact Carey showed up in a huge way against the excellent Cougar frontcourt. The 6-8 junior had a pair of big baskets in the second half as the Volunteers were holding onto a slim lead. He scored in double digits for the first time this season. His performance may lead to more playing time in future games starting on Dec. 2 at Syracuse.
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