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Posts Tagged ‘basketball’

William H. “Bill” Wright, Jr. (1950)

Jun 2nd, 2011 • Category: Obituaries

William H. “Bill” Wright, Jr., of Knoxville, died April 21, 2011. He accepted a basketball scholarship to the University of Tennessee but in 1943 was called into the Marines and assigned to the officer’s training program at Duke University. He received his 2nd Lt.’s Commission at Quantico, Virginia and served a year in the Central Pacific. [...]



Barry Wayne McKinnon (1956)

Jan 14th, 2011 • Category: Obituaries

Barry Wayne McKinnon, of New Tazewell, TN, died January 7, 2011. Barry graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Business Administration and where he played basketball and captained the golf team. He retired from McMurray Daly Insurance Agency.



March Madness March Madness

Mar 9th, 2010 • Category: Alumni News

The Big Orange Tailgate Tour will follow the Vols and Lady Vols through the NCAA Tournament!



Camp Pearl Camp Pearl

Mar 9th, 2010 • Category: Campus News

The student alumni group Unite sponsored “Camp Pearl” — an opportunity for students to camp out in Thompson-Boling Arena prior to the Vols’ victory over Kentucky.



You’re Not in Kansas Anymore! You’re Not in Kansas Anymore!

Jan 19th, 2010 • Category: Features

The Vols basketball team defeated No. 1 Kansas on Jan. 10 in a thrilling game at Thompson-Boling Arena. Don’t miss the Vols in SEC play! Get tickets for upcoming games now at www.uttix.com.



A Tipoff Tailgate A Tipoff Tailgate

Dec 8th, 2009 • Category: Young Alumni

Party with Young Alumni at a tailgate party, followed by an SEC men’s basketball matchup versus South Carolina on Feb. 6.



More HOOPS Dreams More HOOPS Dreams

Mar 10th, 2009 • Category: Uncategorized

View more content from our visit with Larry Smith and his collection of Vols basketball memorabilia.



HOOPS Dreams HOOPS Dreams

Mar 9th, 2009 • Category: Features

Larry Smith’s collection of Vols basketball memorabilia shows a passion for the sport and a dedication to our players.



Debby Schriver and Lady Vols Give Pre-game Talk Debby Schriver and Lady Vols Give Pre-game Talk

Mar 9th, 2009 • Category: Lifelong Learning

Debby Schriver spoke about her book, In the Footsteps of Champions, before a recent Lady Vols basketball game.



Successful January events Successful January events

Feb 10th, 2009 • Category: Lifelong Learning

Body Farm founder Dr. William Bass spoke about forensic anthropology and former Vol basketball star Dane Bradshaw talked about his new book Vertical Leap.