Ja’Kobi Gillespie

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (No. 0) of the Maryland Terrapins dribbles against Kyan Evans of the Colorado State Rams during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena on March 23, 2025, in Seattle.

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Tennessee has been picked by SEC media to finish third and Vanderbilt 11th in the SEC men’s basketball standings this season.

The Vols are coming off a 2024-25 season that saw the team go 30-8, reach an NCAA Regional Final and finish No. 5 in the final AP poll.