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Conference seasons kick into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week

The week of Christmas is typically a slow time on the college basketball, with a handful of games before and after the holiday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Men's CBK Top 25: Upset Duke Drops From Top 5, No. 2 Michigan Picks Up Votes

Arizona remains No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, but Michigan is closing the gap, while Duke falls out of the to...

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK Top 25: Upset Duke Drops From Top 5, No. 2 Michigan Picks Up Votes

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the latest edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan continuing to lead the way.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

J.P. Estrella - Scores 10, grabs seven boards Estrella logged 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes during Sunday's 94-52 win over Gardner-Webb.

Impact Estrella took advantage of extra playing time with his best game since Nov. 12. He opened the season with three strong performances, but has been limited to three 10-point games and four single-digit scoring performances. He played 20 minutes in each of those first three games, but has only topped 13 minutes once (on Sunday). If he can work his way back into the forward rotation for the Volunteers, Estrella could be a player to watch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nate Ament - Slump continues with eight points Ament finished with eight points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Sunday's 94-52 win over Gardner-Webb.

Impact After scoring 15 points or more in his first six games, the 6-10 freshman has only topped that figure once in his last six games. In that span, Ament has only converted 30.3 percent of his field goals and 26.9 percent of his 3-pointers. He only has one non-conference game - against South Carolina State on Dec. 30 - to get himself on track.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Burg - Under the weather Sunday Burg won't play in Sunday's game against Gardner-Webb due to illness.

Impact Burg will miss his first game of the season due to illness. The sophomore has been a key bench player for the Vols, averaging 3.5 points, 2.0 assists and 1.1 rebounds across 12.4 minutes per game. His next chance to play will come Dec. 30 against South Carolina State.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 Tennessee hosts Williams and Gardner-Webb

Gardner-Webb visits the No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers after Curtis Williams III scored 20 points in the Runnin' Bulldogs' 105-65 win against the Toccoa Falls Screaming Eagles

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: TCU Posted Double Triple-Doubles in Dominant W

Two triple-doubles in one night for TCU, UConn opens Big East play, Tennessee upsets Louisville, double the Betts for UCLA and more from Tue...

DECEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: TCU Posted Double Triple-Doubles in Dominant W

Tennessee Basketball HC Rick Barnes Reflects on 83-62 Win Over Louisville The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Louisville Cardinals at home on Tuesday night. Head coach Rick Barnes would meet with the press after...

DECEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Gillespie scores 23 to lead No. 20 Tennessee over No. 11 Louisville 83-62

Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 23 points and five assists to lead No. 20 Tennessee to an 83-62 victory over No. 11 Louisville, snapping a three-game losing streak

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Ja'Kobi Gillespie - Scores team-high 23 Gillespie posted 23 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 83-62 victory over Louisville.

Impact Gillespie had his fifth 20-point game and first since Nov. 25. He has taken at least six 3-pointers in all but one game and is converting 34.5 percent of his long-range shots on his way to a team-leading 17.8 points. The Maryland transfer has no fewer than four assists in every game and is averaging 5.4 dimes.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Carey - Gets second double-double Carey supplied 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-10 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 83-62 win over Louisville.

Impact Carey has scored in double digits in four of his last five games. With Cade Phillips (shoulder) out for the rest of the season, the 6-8 junior should see more minutes. He is a load around the basket and is converting 57.0 percent of his field goals. Carey has at least three assists in three of his last four games. He should have value in deeper Tier 1 leagues going forward.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

DeWayne Brown II - Starts, grabs five boards Brown recorded zero points (0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 83-62 victory over Louisville.

Impact Brown joined the starting lineup for Cade Phillips (shoulder) who had season-ending surgery. The 6-8 freshman equaled his season high in rebounds despite going scoreless for the first time this season. He came into the game averaging 5.5 points and 3.1 rebounds. As a starter, Brown might see a slight bump in value. He could get quality minutes against Gardner-Webb on Sunday.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers play the No. 11 Louisville Cardinals

The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers play the No. 11 Louisville Cardinals

DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the third edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan continuing to lead the way.

DECEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

No. 20 Tennessee's Cade Phillips will have shoulder surgery and miss rest of season

Tennessee junior forward Cade Phillips will miss the rest of this season and have surgery to repair his left shoulder

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

Arizona has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, but plenty of future contenders loom.

DECEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

Cade Phillips - Undergoing season-ending surgery Phillips will undergo surgery on his left shoulder that will sideline him for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Phillips dislocated his shoulder in January and dislocated it once again over the offseason, forcing him to wear a brace for all of this season. The forward will undergo surgery to address the injury. Phillips started in nine of 10 appearances this season, averaging 3.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 16.9 minutes overall. Jaylen Carey is the favorite to replace Phillips in the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan Still on Top, Purdue Tumbling

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the second edition of his college basketball rankings, with Michigan leading the way.

DECEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan Still on Top, Purdue Tumbling

No. 14 Illinois Cruises Past No. 13 Tennessee After 43-Point Second Half

Tomislav Ivisic and Keaton Wagler each scored 16 points to help the Fighting Illini beat the Volunteers on Saturday night.

DECEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

No. 14 Illinois Cruises Past No. 13 Tennessee After 43-Point Second Half

Ja'Kobi Gillespie - Scores team-high 15 Gillespie chipped in 15 points (6-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt), five rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Saturday's 75-62 loss to Illinois.

Impact Gillespie was the only Volunteer who scored in double digits as the team was held below 65 points for the second straight game. The 6-1 senior has been getting by on volume. In his last four games, he has converted just 31.3 percent of his field goals and 27.3 percent of his 3-pointers. Gillespie has scored in double digits in all of those games, but Tennessee will need him to make more shots to snap their three-game losing streak against Louisville on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

J.P. Estrella - Returns from ankle injury Estrella (ankle) finished Saturday's 75-62 loss to Illinois with four points (2-5 FG) and three rebounds across seven minutes.

Impact After playing 20 minutes in the first three games of the season, the 6-11 sophomore has not played more than 13 in his last five. His production has expectedly dipped with just 7.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in that span. As he returns from his ankle injury, perhaps Estrella will return to his double-double production in early November. The Volunteers take on Louisville on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

J.P. Estrella - Set to return Saturday Estrella (ankle) is set to return to action for Saturday night's game against Illinois, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Estrella was sidelined for one game due to an ankle injury but is set to return to the rotation in a home meeting with the Illini. The sophomore big man has been incredibly efficient when on the floor, averaging 12 points and five rebounds in 14.4 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers play the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini

The No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers square off against the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

J.P. Estrella - Questionable against Illinois Estrella (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Illinois, per Ben McKee of 247Sports.com.

Impact Estrella missed the Volunteers' most recent 62-60 loss against Syracuse with the same ankle injury, and he's now in jeopardy of being out for back-to-back games. The sophomore big man's status should be determined based on his ability to warm up ahead of the big home game.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Conference seasons kick into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week

Men's CBK Top 25: Upset Duke Drops From Top 5, No. 2 Michigan Picks Up Votes

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged

No. 20 Tennessee hosts Williams and Gardner-Webb

Last Night in College Basketball: TCU Posted Double Triple-Doubles in Dominant W

Gillespie scores 23 to lead No. 20 Tennessee over No. 11 Louisville 83-62

No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers play the No. 11 Louisville Cardinals

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out

No. 20 Tennessee's Cade Phillips will have shoulder surgery and miss rest of season

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Purdue Falls Outside Top 5, New No. 1 in Crowded Field

College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan Still on Top, Purdue Tumbling

No. 14 Illinois Cruises Past No. 13 Tennessee After 43-Point Second Half

No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers play the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini