Tennessee Vols Morning Report: UK Upset, Dobbs on Hurd, Recruiting, Basketball Legends

The Tennessee Vols upsetting Kentucky, Josh Dobbs on Jalen Hurd, recruiting, and basketball legends lead the Volunteers news for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.

Talk about an energetic Wednesday morning for Tennessee Vols fans! The basketball program pulled off its biggest win in the Rick Barnes era Tuesday night and gave a ton of momentum to the team.

Meanwhile, drama from last year’s football season comes to the forefront, and at the same time, Butch Jones and his staff are working heavy on the recruiting trail.

Other forms of individual recognition also lead our updates for this morning.

But let’s start with the big news of the day.

Tennessee Vols upset No.4 Kentucky 82-80 – Patrick Brown, Chattanooga Times Free Press

After playing one of the most difficult schedules this year, Rick Barnes and Tennessee basketball finally broke through for a signature win. Beating the Wildcats at home puts them in a great position to do bigger things on the year because of their strength of schedule and RPI standing.

Joshua Dobbs comments on Jalen Hurd drama – Nick Cole, SEC Country

It was one of the most awkward moments of the 2016 Tennessee football season. Jalen Hurd inexplicably left the team, and he blindsided everybody. Well, the leader of that team is finally speaking out about what happened.

Tennessee Vols pick up commitment from WR Joshua Palmer – David Furones, Sun Sentinel

Butch Jones and Co. picked up a commitment from a three-star wide receiver from Florida on Tuesday as they continue to fill out their class for 2017. Joshua Palmer stands at 6’2″ and 190 pounds and help adds depth to the position.

Vols recognize Bernard King, Ron Slay at Kentucky game – John Brice, GoVols247

Two of the greatest players in Tennessee Vols basketball history were on hand to see their alma mater upset the Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday. One was Bernard King, known as a Kentucky killer who had a legendary NBA career. His presence seemed like it affected the place.

Diamond DeShields named to Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Watch List – UTSports

The one do-it-all guard for the Tennessee Lady Vols is getting the recognition she deserves. Diamond Deshields has been named to a midseason awards watch list.