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Memphis Grizzlies sign former Tennessee Vols forward Yves Pons Yves Pons made a strong impression in the Salt Lake City Summer League for the Memphis Grizzlies with his defense and athleticism

AUGUST 10, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis Grizzlies sign Yves Pons ' Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that the team signed forward Yves Pons. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • NBA.COM

Watch: Yves Pons delivers huge two-hand block in NBA Summer League Yves Pons exploded onto the scene in the NBA Summer League with a couple huge dunks on Tuesday in Salt Lake City. He showed up again Friday...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Watch: Yves Pons already catching lobs in NBA Summer League Yves Pons didn’t let going undrafted slow down the start to his NBA career. After not hearing his name called in Thursday’s NBA Draft, Pons...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Yves Pons: 2021 Draft Prospect ' Indiana Pacers Height: 6-6 Weight: 206 Position: PF College: Tennessee Age: 22 2020-2021 Season Stats PPG: 8.7 RPG: 5.2 APG: 0.7 BLK: 1.8 STL: 0.7 Player B...

JULY 19, 2021 • NBA.COM

Yves Pons trying to show NBA teams he can do more than play defense Yves Pons is out to prove he’s more than just a defense-obsessed shot-blocker. That’s what he wanted to show during a workout with the Washi...

JULY 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Can Tennessee basketball have three players drafted ... again? What Tennessee basketball did two years ago in the NBA Draft had never happened before. Three Vols had never been picked in the modern era o...

MAY 16, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Down 15, No. 6 Alabama rallies past Tennessee in SEC semis

Herbert Jones had 21 points and No. 6 Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat Tennessee 73-68 in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals

MARCH 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Yves Pons ties tournament record as Tennessee downs Florida Yves Pons etched his name in the Southeastern Conference Tournament record book Friday afternoon. Pons, Tennessee’s senior forward, blocked...

MARCH 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tennessee routs Gators 78-66 in SEC quarterfinals

Santiago Vescovi scored 14 points to lead five Volunteers in double figures, and Tennessee beat Florida 78-66 Friday to advance to the Southeastern Conference semifinals for a thir...

MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Yves Pons named finalist for Lefty Driesell Award Tennessee senior basketball player Yves Pons has been named a finalist for the Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year Award. The award...

MARCH 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Hoops Q&A: What Yves Pons said during his Senior Day press conference Everything Yves Pons said this week during his Senior Day press conference, looking back at his Tennessee career before the Vols (16-7, 9-7...

MARCH 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tennessee Vols looking for answers at end of regular season

Rick Barnes insists that everything the Tennessee Volunteers wanted this season remains available to them with the exception of the Southeastern Conference’s regular season title

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

10 points once again Pons tallied 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one block during Saturday's loss to Auburn.

Impact This was Pons' fourth straight outing with exactly 10 points, as the senior nearly finished with a double-double across 33 minutes of action. Since dropping 20 points against Missouri on Jan. 23, Pons is averaging 11.2 points and 5.4 rebounds throughout his past 10 games.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flanigan scores 23, leads Auburn past No. 25 Tennessee 77-72

Allen Flanigan scored a season-high 23 points and had seven rebounds to lead Auburn to a 77-72 victory over No. 25 Tennessee

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Bailey scores 21, No. 25 Tennessee beats Vanderbilt 70-58

Victor Bailey Jr. made 5-of-8 3-pointers and finished with 21 points as No. 25 Tennessee beat in-state rival Vanderbilt 70-58 Wednesday night to sweep the season series

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Jackson, Kentucky win 3rd in row, top No. 19 Tennessee 70-55

Isaiah Jackson scored 16 points and Kentucky matched a season high with its third straight win, using an early run to top No. 19 Tennessee 70-55

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Bailey leads No. 19 Tennessee over South Carolina, 93-73

Victor Bailey drilled 7 of 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 29 points to lead No. 19 Tennessee to a 93-73 victory over South Carolina

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Limited against LSU Pons (knee) had three points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one block across just 11 minutes in his return to action Saturday against LSU.

Impact Pons may still be just a bit rusty after missing a Feb. 10 contest against Georgia due to an ankle injury. John Fulkerson ended up seeing the most frontcourt minutes off the bench (34), but turned that into just four points and five rebounds. Pons could see a chance to bounce back this week in an up-tempo matchup against South Carolina, as he put up 13 points and seven rebounds against the Gamecocks last February.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Pons (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against LSU, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Pons sat out Wednesday's win over Georgia due to knee soreness but will return to Saturday's lineup after a one-game absence. The 6-6 senior is averaging 9.2 points and 4.8 rebounds in 27.6 minutes per game as he'll replace John Fulkerson with head coach Rick Barnes opting to go with a smaller lineup.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Pons (knee) is going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Louisiana State, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Pons didn't play Wednesday against Georgia due to knee soreness, but he had targeted Saturday for his return. Based on his appearance in warmups, he's trending in the right direction to make that a reality. Pons has been a steady producer this season, averaging 9.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists over 27.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Saturday return Pons (knee) appears likely to return Saturday against LSU, Terry A. Lambert of SB Nation reports.

Impact According to coach Rick Barnes, Pons did everything in his power to try and play Wednesday, but the team ultimately decided to hold him out to allow the swelling in his knee to recede. When asked specifically about the Saturday matchup, though, Barnes responded with "I do think he'll be back." In the absence of Pons on Wednesday, Josiah-Jordan James returned to the starting lineup, but it was Jaden Springer that came through with a career-high 30 points. Look for a more balanced attack if Pons gets back in the mix.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Tennessee holds on to beat Georgia

Jaden Springer scored a career-high 30 points to lead No. 16 Tennessee to a 89-81 victory over Georgia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Pons won't play in Wednesday's game against Georgia due to knee soreness, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Pons has been battling a sore knee throughout the past few days, and the Volunteers are electing to sit their senior in this one to get him healthy. As a result, E.J. Anosike and Josiah-Jordan James may seen extended run versus the Bulldogs on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky looks to knock off No. 11 Tennessee

No. 11 Tennessee looks to give Kentucky its fifth straight loss to ranked opponents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

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