The Final Four is set and the NCAA Tournament field is down to the UConn Huskies, the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the NC State Wolfpack. Join the Locked On College Basketball experts as they preview the Final Four teams entering the weekend.

The big news on Monday was the firing of Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper – a former Lady Vols player who won three national championships – after five years at the helm. Where will Tennessee AD Danny White go with the hire? Can this program return to its glory days as being a power in the sport? In order to do that, should the hire come from outside the Lady Vols family? Eric Cain discusses this and answers plenty of your Tennessee spring football, basketball, baseball and recruiting...

Tennessee basketball’s magical season ends in the Elite Eight as 1-seed Purdue topped the 2-seeded Volunteers 72-66 in the Midwest Regional Final. What was the biggest issue for Tennessee in this one? Does Zach Edey receive an unfair whistle? What more could Dalton Knecht have done? Is rick Barnes now the best coach in Tennessee basketball history? Eric Cain discusses all of this and recaps the Tennessee baseball weekend series-win over Georgia all on a Monday show. Locked on Vols is your...

The Elite 8 is set and its led by a trio of ACC schools, none of whom are UNC. Instead it's Duke, NC State, and Clemson. That trio is joined by two SEC schools (Tennessee and Alabama), two Big Ten schools (Purdue and Illinois), and one Big East school, reigning national champion UConn. 3 of the 4 Elite 8 matchups are rematches from the regular season.

Tennessee Basketball has advanced to only the second Elite Eight in program history following the 82-75 win over Creighton in the Sweet 16. Dalton Knecht scored 24 points. Zakai Zeilger scored 18 points and Josiah Jordan James scored 17 points. The Vols out-hustled the Blue Jays and won the stats that matter. Now, what are the keys for Tennessee vs. Purdue in the Elite Eight on Sunday with a spot in the program’s first ever Final Four on the line? All that and more on this rick Barnes...

Tennessee football added a big-time in-state four-star recruit Thursday evening when Ethan Utley of Ensworth committed to Josh Heupel, Rodney Garner and the Vols. What will Utley bring to the defensive line room and what does this recruiting commitment mean for Josh Heupel? Tennessee basketball is Sweet 16 bound and will take on Creighton on Friday night. How good is Baylor Scheireman and what must Dalton Knecht, Jonas Aidoo and Zakai Zeilger do in order to get a Tennessee win for rick Barnes...

Tennessee football and Vols head coach Josh Heupel took part in the first scrimmage of spring practice Thursday morning. Nico Iamaleava scored a touchdown and so did freshman Mike Matthews. Lance Heard showed out and so did James Pearce. What other notes did Eric Cain gather from the scrimmage? Tennessee running back Cam Seldon will miss the rest of spring after having shoulder surgery. What’s this mean for the Tennessee running backs, offense and Cam Seldon himself? How did Joe Milton, Jalen...

Tennessee football will take part in its first scrimmage of spring practice on Wednesday. Eric Cain lists five players who need to have big days and it’s led by transfer portal addition tight end Holden Staes. What does quarterback Nico Iamaleava need to accomplish in the scrimmage? We discuss. Tennessee will also take part in Pro day tomorrow as former quarterback Joe Milton and running back Jaylen Wright highlight the Vols participation. Who else will be taking part in Pro day and who will...

The NCAA Tournament has seen a lot of chalk to this point with the four one seeds in UConn Houston, Purdue, and North Carolina staying intact. How did we get here and which number 1 seed is the most vulnerable in the Sweet Sixteen? Can San Diego State, Illinois, Iowa State, Alabama, Clemson, Arizona, Creighton, Tennessee, Gonzaga, NC State, Marquette or Duke crash the party and make it to the Final Four? An in-depth look into the teams remaining from our hosts of Locked On College Basketball.

On a Tuesday show, we take a closer look at Tennessee basketball’s next opponent in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The Creighton Blue Jays are led by All-American guard Baylor Scheierman. How good is he and what problems can he present for Dalton Knecht and Rick Barnes’ Tennessee Basketball team? Rob Lewis of Volqust.com drops by to recap Tennessee’s win over Texas this past weekend and to give a quick preview of the Blue Jays of Creighton for Sweet 16 play. We also answer all of your...

How sweet it is! The Tennessee Volunteers basketball team, led by head coach Rick Barnes and SEC Player of the Year and Unanimous first-Team All-American Dalton Knecht, held over Texas in the round of 32 to advance on to the Sweet 16 for the second-straight season. What did this win mean for the program and for Rick Barnes? How does Tennessee matchup with Creighton in the Sweet 16? All that and more. ESPN believes James Pearce of Tennessee Football is the nation’s best pass-rusher. We agree....

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel and his staff are ready to roll for a monster recruiting weekend with around 50 prospects set to be on campus. Who stands out and which recruits are five-star quarterback commit George MacIntyre after? Matt Ray of Volquest.com stops by to preview the weekend. The Southeastern Conference announced the 2025 slate. Why is the SEC playing scared? All that and more on a Friday Locked on Vols. Locked on Vols is your go-to Tennessee Volunteers podcast,...

Tennessee football edge rusher James Pearce is one of the most feared players in all of college football following a breakout sophomore campaign for Josh Heupel and the Vols. Could he be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Max Chadwick of pro Football Focus believes so. He’ll come on the show to discuss James Pearce, Nico Iamaleava, Joe Milton, Jaylen wright and more. We also get you set for Dalton Knecht, rick Barnes and the Tennessee Vols basketball team in the NCAA Tournament as...

Tennessee Football Spring Practice is off and running and Eric Cain got to see an hour’s worth on Tuesday. Who looked good for Josh Heupel and the Vols? How much has quarterback Nico Iamaleava grown? Is wide receiver Braylon Staley the most impressive newcomer so far? What des the pecking order look like at current positions right now? We discuss. Ryan Schumpert of rocky Top Insider and Josh Ward of 99.1 The Sports Animal join the show to preview Tennessee basketball and Dalton Knecht in the...

Tennessee football and head coach Josh Heupel are off and running with spring football practice. What were the highlights for practice No. 1 on Monday? How did five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava perform and some newcomers from the transfer portal such as Chris Brazzell, Jakobe Thomas and Lance Heard – along with Holden Staes? What’s the injury report look like for spring practice? We answer that and your mailbag questions all on a Tuesday show. Locked on Vols is your go-to Tennessee...

Will UConn, Houston, Purdue and North Carolina hold true to their number one seed in the NCAA Tournament? Can Iowa State, Tennessee, Marquette or Arizona break into the Final Four? Cinderellas, upsets, betting favorites and those 5/12 matchups. Locked On College Basketball hosts, Andy Patton and Isaac Schade join Tenitra Batiste to help walk you through your bracket step by step to help you win your pool.

The 2024 NCAA Basketball Tournament bracket is out and the Tennessee Volunteers – led by SEC Player of the Year Dalton Knecht – are a No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region and will take on No. 15 Saint Peter’s on Thursday in Charlotte. How good is the draw for the Volunteers and what’s the path to the final Four? Tennessee spring football practice begins on Monday for head coach Josh Heupel and quarterback Nico Iamaleava. What should we expect this week? Could James Pearce be the No. 1 overall...

Tennessee football spring practice begins on Monday and Eric Cain has a list of players who need to prove their worth over the next month. Cornerbacks like Jordan Matthews and Cristian Conyer, along with offensive linemen John Campbell and Vysen Lang need to show out. Wide receiver Dont’e Thornton, Chas Nimrod and Kaleb Webb need to find their place in the depth chart. Who will succeed? How important is it for rick Barnes, Dalton Knecht and the Vols to earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Basketball...

Tennessee football spring practice begins on Monday, March 18. Who are some of the new players to watch from the transfer portal and from the recruiting ranks? What will Josh Heupel get out of Holden Staes, Chris Brazell and Lance Heard over the next month? What about Jake Merklinger, Mike Matthews and Boo Carter? Where does Nico Iamaleava and the rest of the Tennessee quarterbacks stack up according to ESPN’s rankings of the position? Josh Ward joins for his weekly chat with an emphasis on...

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel and Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava need a bounce back from the wide receivers with spring practice just days away. What can Squirrel White, Bru McCoy and transfer portal addition Chris Brazzell do to improve the unit for next season? Where does Nico Iamaleava stack up against the loaded quarterback class of 2023 thus far into his collegiate tenure. Who is poised to have the bester 2024 season between Nico Iamaleava, Malachi Nelson, Jackson Arnold and...

Tennessee football spring practice begins on Monday, March 18 for quarterback Nico Iamaleava and head coach Josh Heupel. What three position battles will we need to keep an eye on over the course of the next month? How much will these positions factor into the overall success of the team in 2024? We discuss. Dalton Knecht was named the SEC Player of the Year while Zakai Zeigler was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Jonas Aidoo also reeled in All-SEC honors. How important are these...

Despite the tough loss on Senior Day for Tennessee basketball to the Kentucky Wildcats, Rick Barnes’ club can still be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, according to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi. What is the path for that to happen? Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider joins the show to discuss. Plus, Tennessee’s strong second half nearly pulled off the comeback against Kentucky, but Reed Sheppard and Antonio Reeves were too much, despite a career-high of 40 points from Dalton Knecht. Tennessee...

Tennessee football spring practice starts a week from Monday and Eric Cain discusses five things he’s looking for on Friday’s Locked on Vols. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava now has the keys to Josh Heupel’s offense and football team – how will he do? How will the Vols incorporate helmet communication this spring? Grant Ramey of Volquest stops by to discuss Tennessee basketball’s SEC championship and the Dalton Knecht effect. What will it take for Tennessee to secure a No. 1 seed? All that and a...

Tennessee basketball are Southeastern Conference regular season outright champions for the first time since 2008. Dalton Knecht scored 26 points. Jonas Aidoo added 14 points with nine rebounds and Zakai Zeigler contributed 13 points with seven assists as the Vols beat South Carolina and Lamont Paris 66-59 for the title. What does this mean for Tennessee? What’s this mean for Rick Barnes? Will the Vols now be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament by ESPN’s Joe Linardi? We discuss + Nico...

There’s a monster showdown in Columbia, SC tonight as the No. 4 Tennessee basketball team travels to South Carolina to take on the Gamecocks for the second time this season. What needs to happen for Rick Barnes, Dalton Knecht and Zakai Zeigler to win this one after falling to the Gamecocks in Knoxville earlier this year. With an SEC title on the line, Andrew Lyons of Locked on Gamecocks joins the show to preview the matchup. Plus, Josh Ward stops by for his weekly interview. Locked on Vols is...