Fulkerson says the Vols don't take any games lightly (1:01)
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
4-1, 1st in SEC
- 11/9W 90-62
- 11/14W 94-62
- 11/205L 71-53
- 11/2118W 89-72
- 11/26W 80-69
- 11/30
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- 2/22
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- 3/1
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- Full Schedule
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2021-22 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 0-0 | - | 7-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Florida | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Alabama | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Top Performers 2021-22
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game81.253rd
Rebounds Per Game41.0Tied-51st
Assists Per Game19.014th
Points Allowed67.2
2022 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 15 | 17 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Edwards | PG | Committed | 82 |
| Handje Tamba | C | Committed | 80 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 22-24 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 23 |