Tennessee basketball prepares for SEC Media Days and preseason

Tennessee men's basketball head coach Rick Barnes has highlighted freshman point guard Marquis Clark as a potential contributor for the upcoming season. Despite being a three-star recruit from Chicago, Clark has impressed the coaching staff with his toughness and defensive capabilities during the preseason.

Additionally, the program has announced its player representatives for the 2026 SEC Media Days in Birmingham, Alabama. The representatives include sophomore forward DeWayne Brown II, junior guard Terrence Hill Jr., and guard Tyler Lundblade, who joins the team following a Player of the Year season at Belmont.