Tennessee used its annual local media day to introduce a heavily reworked men's basketball roster ahead of the Oct. 15 exhibition against Xavier. Nine transfers and four freshmen have joined four returning players from last season's Elite Eight squad.

Rick Barnes begins his 12th season with the Volunteers and his 40th as a Division I head coach, carrying 861 career wins into 2026-27. Tennessee went 25-12 last year and extended its run to four consecutive Sweet 16 appearances and three straight trips to the Elite Eight.

Source: Tennessee Athletics