The Official Countdown To Tennessee Basketball 2024 (5 Days)

31 Days!

Chris Lofton scored 31 points against Kentucky in 2006, this tied the record for the most points ever scored by a Vol at Rupp Arena. Lofton also made seven 3-pointers and scored seven points in the final two minutes to secure the win.

Tennessee prepares to retire Chris Lofton's jersey vs. Kentucky - On3
 
31 Days!

Chris Lofton scored 31 points against Kentucky in 2006, this tied the record for the most points ever scored by a Vol at Rupp Arena. Lofton also made seven 3-pointers and scored seven points in the final two minutes to secure the win.

Tennessee prepares to retire Chris Lofton's jersey vs. Kentucky - On3's jersey vs. Kentucky - On3

Lofton was Peterson's best recruit at Tennessee and he and Jajuan Smith were a nice Christmas package for Pearl.
 
30 Days!

Josiah Jordan James wore #30 at Tennessee.

CAREER HIGHS​


  • Points: 26 // at Kentucky, 2/3/24
  • Rebounds: 14 // vs. Auburn, 2/4/23
  • Assists: 7 // vs. Illinois, 12/9/23
  • Steals: 5 (2x) // last vs. Texas A&M, 2/1/22
  • Blocks: 4 (3x) // last vs. Auburn, 2/28/24
  • Field Goals: 9 (2x) // last at Kentucky, 2/3/24
  • 3-Pointers: 5 // vs. NC State, 12/16/23
  • Free Throws: 9 // vs. Vanderbilt, 2/12/22
  • Minutes: 39:53 // vs. Florida, 2/29/20

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29 Days!

On December 17, 2018, Admiral Schofield earned SEC Player of the week recognition for the second consecutive week. Schofield totaled 29 points and 11 rebounds to power the Volunteers to a 102-92 victory at Memphis. He shot .667 from the field, connected on four of eight 3-point attempts and made all nine of his free-throw attempts. The victory also marked the second consecutive game in which Schofield scored more than 20 points in the second half.

 
25 Days!

Santiago Vescovi attended Tennessee from 2019-2024 and wore #25.

CAREER​

  • Set the program record for steals (212) and starts (128), breaking the latter mark by 16.
  • The only player in program history to total 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 400 assists and 150 steals in a career.
  • Appeared in 149 of 153 games and played 4,432 minutes in his five-year career, both the second-most in Tennessee history, respectively trailing only John Fulkerson and Allan Houston.
  • Finished eighth in SEC history with 325 made 3-pointers, good for the third-most ever by a Volunteer behind only Chris Lofton and Allan Houston.
  • Ended his career fourth at Tennessee in wins with 106 and made 3-pointers per game (min. 50 3PM) with 2.18, as well as eighth in assists with 453.
  • Capped his career No. 10 at Tennessee in both assist-to-turnover ratio (min. 2.0 APG & 40 GP) with a 1.75 mark and 3-point percentage (min. 200 3PA) with a 37.2 clip.
  • Placed No. 11 among Volunteers at the conclusion of his career in free-throw percentage (min. 300 FTA) with a 79.8 clip and No. 13 in steals per game with a 1.42 ledger.
  • Registered 1,540 points to ranks No. 18 on Tennessee’s all-time scoring list.
  • Scored in double figures 81 times as a Volunteer, including notching 10 20-point performances.
  • In NCAA Tournament play, finished second all-time at Tennessee in steals (15), third in made 3-pointers (20), co-third in appearances (nine), co-third in wins appeared in (five), fourth in 3-point percentage (min. 20 3PA; 41.7) and co-fifth in assists (25).
  • Made a 3-pointer in 48 straight games during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 season, the fourth-longest streak in recorded SEC history.
  • Shares the school record for made 3-pointers in an NCAA Tournament affair with six.
  • The only SEC player in the last 30 seasons (1994-2024) to record at least 220 points, 125 rebounds, 85 assists, 40 made 3-pointers and 35 steals in three consecutive seasons.


Santiago Vescovi - Men's Basketball - University of Tennessee Athletics
 
25 Days!

Santiago Vescovi attended Tennessee from 2019-2024 and wore #25.

CAREER​

  • Set the program record for steals (212) and starts (128), breaking the latter mark by 16.
  • The only player in program history to total 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 400 assists and 150 steals in a career.
  • Appeared in 149 of 153 games and played 4,432 minutes in his five-year career, both the second-most in Tennessee history, respectively trailing only John Fulkerson and Allan Houston.
  • Finished eighth in SEC history with 325 made 3-pointers, good for the third-most ever by a Volunteer behind only Chris Lofton and Allan Houston.
  • Ended his career fourth at Tennessee in wins with 106 and made 3-pointers per game (min. 50 3PM) with 2.18, as well as eighth in assists with 453.
  • Capped his career No. 10 at Tennessee in both assist-to-turnover ratio (min. 2.0 APG & 40 GP) with a 1.75 mark and 3-point percentage (min. 200 3PA) with a 37.2 clip.
  • Placed No. 11 among Volunteers at the conclusion of his career in free-throw percentage (min. 300 FTA) with a 79.8 clip and No. 13 in steals per game with a 1.42 ledger.
  • Registered 1,540 points to ranks No. 18 on Tennessee’s all-time scoring list.
  • Scored in double figures 81 times as a Volunteer, including notching 10 20-point performances.
  • In NCAA Tournament play, finished second all-time at Tennessee in steals (15), third in made 3-pointers (20), co-third in appearances (nine), co-third in wins appeared in (five), fourth in 3-point percentage (min. 20 3PA; 41.7) and co-fifth in assists (25).
  • Made a 3-pointer in 48 straight games during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 season, the fourth-longest streak in recorded SEC history.
  • Shares the school record for made 3-pointers in an NCAA Tournament affair with six.
  • The only SEC player in the last 30 seasons (1994-2024) to record at least 220 points, 125 rebounds, 85 assists, 40 made 3-pointers and 35 steals in three consecutive seasons.


Santiago Vescovi - Men's Basketball - University of Tennessee Athletics's Basketball - University of Tennessee Athletics

Vescovi was a very under rated player at Tennessee.
 
24 Days!

Lucas Campbell wore #24 at Tennessee from 2015-2019.

CAREER HIGHS​


  • Points: 3 (3x) // last vs. Tennessee Tech, 12/29/18
  • Rebounds: 1 (5x) // last vs. Georgia, 1/5/19
  • Assists: 2 // vs. Presbyterian, 11/10/17
  • Steals: 1 // vs. Georgia, 1/5/19
  • Blocks: --
  • Field Goals: 1 (4x) // last vs. Georgia, 1/5/19
  • 3-Pointers: 1 (3x) // last vs. Tennessee Tech, 12/29/18
  • Free Throws: 2 (2x) // last vs. Missouri, 2/18/17
  • Minutes: 4 (2x) // last vs. Tennessee Tech, 12/29/18
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23 Days!

Dane Bradshaw wore #23 at Tennessee from 2004-2007.

Career Highs
Points21at Memphis (1/18/06)
Rebounds12Two times; last vs. Vanderbilt (2/1/06)
Assists8Three times; last at Georgia (2/11/06)
Blocks3vs. Appalachian State (12/6/05)
Steals5Two times; last at Memphis (1/18/06)
FG Made9at Memphis (1/18/06)
FG Attempted13Two times; last at Florida (2/22/06)
3-Pt FG Made3at Florida (2/22/06)
3-Pt FG Attempted6at Florida (2/22/06)
FT Made7vs. East Tennessee State (11/18/05)
FT Attempted8vs. East Tennessee State (11/18/05)
Minutes34vs. South Carolina (1/28/06)

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23 Days!

Dane Bradshaw wore #23 at Tennessee from 2004-2007.

Career Highs
Points21at Memphis (1/18/06)
Rebounds12Two times; last vs. Vanderbilt (2/1/06)
Assists8Three times; last at Georgia (2/11/06)
Blocks3vs. Appalachian State (12/6/05)
Steals5Two times; last at Memphis (1/18/06)
FG Made9at Memphis (1/18/06)
FG Attempted13Two times; last at Florida (2/22/06)
3-Pt FG Made3at Florida (2/22/06)
3-Pt FG Attempted6at Florida (2/22/06)
FT Made7vs. East Tennessee State (11/18/05)
FT Attempted8vs. East Tennessee State (11/18/05)
Minutes34vs. South Carolina (1/28/06)

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Bradshaw was a very under rated player in Pearl's system.
 
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21 Days!

#21 Campbell Duncan joins Tennessee this year. Duncan is a 6 foot 6 guard from Austin, Texas.

HIGH SCHOOL​

  • Averaged 18.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game as a senior, earning First Team All-District 26 6A and Austin American-Statesman All-Central Texas Honorable Mention accolades.
  • Tabbed to the THSCA Academic All-State Elite Team, the highest honorable attainable, after posting a 4.65 GPA as a senior, en route to graduating with a 4.48 mark.
  • Posted 14.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game his junior season, collecting Second Team All-District 26 6A distinction.
  • Helped his team to a 14-0 conference record, an area championship and a regional quarterfinal appearance in both his freshman and sophomore years.
  • Three-year letter winner in golf, helping his team to a state title as a sophomore.
  • Member of National Honor Society.

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18 Days!

On Feb. 2nd, 2016, Kentucky visited The Vols on Rocky Top. Tennessee trailed by 21 in the first half and stormed back to win 84-77. Armani Moore had 18 points in the come from behind victory.

LATE NIGHT SNACKS: No. 11 Providence, No. 20 Kentucky fall - NBC Sports
 
15 Days!

Jahmai Mashack is a rising senior for Tennessee this season and wears the #15.

CAREER HIGHS​


  • Points: 16 // at Kentucky, 2/18/23
  • Rebounds: 8 (2x) // last vs. Creighton (N), 3/29/24
  • Assists: 5 (2x) // last vs. Arkansas, 2/28/23
  • Steals: 4 (3x) // last vs. Arkansas, 2/28/23
  • Blocks: 2 (5x) // last vs. Creighton (N), 3/29/24
  • Field Goals: 7 // at Kentucky, 2/18/23
  • 3-Pointers: 2 (4x) // last at Alabama, 3/2/24
  • Free Throws: 5 // vs. Illinois, 12/9/23
  • Minutes: 34:03 // at Kentucky, 2/18/23

Jahmai Mashack on his defense in Tennessee basketball against Alabama
 

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