Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball

The Tennessee Lady Vols have gone through a roster reconstruction this offseason with players darting to the transfer portal and 11 new commits from the transfer portal. Who is NEW for Kim Caldwell and staff? What do these commits bring to the table and how close is this program to contending for championships? Tennessee football in the NFL Draft. Why did Jermod McCoy slide all the way to the four...

Seton Hall transfer guard Jada Eads and Texas forward transfer Aaliyah Moore have committed to Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols. What do Jada Eads and Aaliyah Moore bring to the Lady Vols? How does their background in the Big East and SEC help with the moves to Knoxville? What do they do well and how do Jada Eads and Aaliyah Moore fit Kim Caldwell’s system? Plus, Tennessee football in the NFL Draft...

Kennesaw State transfer forward Braedan Lue  has committed to Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Basketball Vols. What does Braedan Lue  bring to the Vols? How does his experience at the lower level help with him with the move to Knoxville? What does the sophomore do well and how does Braedan Lue  fit Rick Barnes’ system? All this on a Saturday with Eric Cain on Locked on Vols.   Catch Locked on Vols,...

Penn State transfer guard Shaelyn Steele  has committed to Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols. What does Shaelyn Steele  bring to the Lady Vols? How does her background in the Big Ten help with her move to Knoxville? What does the senior do well and how does Shaelyn Steele  fit Kim Caldwell’s system? All this on a Saturday with Eric Cain on Locked on Vols.   Catch Locked on Vols, wherever you find you...

Maryland transfer guard Kaylene Smikle  has committed to Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols. What does Kaylene Smikle  bring to the Lady Vols? How does her background in the Big Ten help with her move to Knoxville? What does the senior do well and how does Kaylene Smikle  fit Kim Caldwell’s system? Noah Taylor of Neyland Press Corps drops by for Flashback Friday with Eric Cain on Locked on Vols.   Cat...

SEC spring games spark debate after key injuries sidelined Georgia’s Nate Frazier, Texas A&M’s Daymion Sanford, and Alabama’s Noah Rogers. Could this spell the end of spring games, or are coaches simply shifting toward an NFL-style calendar? The SEC Squad explores the balance between fan engagement and player safety, question the necessity of traditional spring showcases, and speculate on the futu...

Tennessee Volunteers eye a historic NFL Draft night as Colton Hood could leapfrog teammate Jermod McCoy in first-round projections, raising questions about draft boards and player health. Can both defensive backs break a decade-long drought and become Tennessee’s first duo to go in round one since 2010? Eric Cain spotlights Hood’s rise and McCoy’s draft-day uncertainty following an ACL injury, ana...

Texas A&M transfer forward Fatmata Janneh has committed to Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols. What does Fatmata Janneh bring to the Lady Vols? How does her background in this league with her move to Knoxville? What does the London, England native do well and how does Fatmata Janneh fit Kim Caldwell’s system? Kaylene Smikle is a new name in the transfer portal to know as she was on campus for a visit...

Where is Tennessee baseball with four weekends left of SEC play? What’s the outlook for the Vols in terms of making an NCAA Regional and what is the best path to accomplish that? Has Levi Clark officially turned a corner? Is Blake Grimmer the next best power hitter in the league? What’s the key for both Alabama and Tennessee this weekend in a MASSIVE series in Knoxville? It’s time for the SEC Base...

Will this be the best team in Tennessee basketball program history? Rick Barnes is assembling an offensive-first transfer portal class with the additions of Terrence Hill, Jalen Haralson, Dai Dai Ames and Tyler Lundblade. A mailbag question ponders the chances of an undefeated season if Nate Ament were to return and the Vols reel in Juke Harris. Though highly unlikely all those stars align, this t...

Auburn transfer portal guard Harissoum Coulibaly has committed to Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols. What does Harissoum Coulibaly bring to the Lady Vols? How does her background in Bristol, Va. Help with her move to Knoxville? What does the Paris, France native do well and how does Harissoum Coulibaly fit Kim Caldwell’s system? Eric Cain of Locked on Vols breaks it all down.    Catch Locked on Vols,...

Tennessee Volunteers basketball land coveted point guard Terrence Hill Jr. from the transfer portal, signaling Rick Barnes’ offensive shift. Is this the Final Four breakthrough Vols fans have been waiting for? Caleb Jarreau and Eric Cain dissect the Vols’ 5-for-5 run in transfer commitments, emphasizing new firepower from Hill, Tyler Lunblade, and others—all while questioning how defense will fare...

Tennessee Volunteers basketball surges in the transfer portal, landing former McDonald’s All-American Jalen Haralson and top 2026 in-state prospect Chris Washington Jr. Can Rick Barnes’ focus on offensive firepower finally push the Vols to a Final Four? Recapping major additions from Notre Dame and the prep ranks, Eric Cain spotlights Tennessee’s revamped roster, dissecting the impact of new guard...

ESPN’s way-too-early Top 25 stirs the SEC—eight teams make the list, but are Ole Miss and Texas A&M overrated while Alabama falls to an unfamiliar No. 16? The SEC Squad breaks down the hottest rankings debates, including doubts about Pete Golding’s Ole Miss squad, the potential of Keelon Russell to spark Alabama’s offense, and whether new faces at Florida and Vanderbilt can shake up the status quo...

Tennessee Lady Vols reload their roster with elite shooters and frontcourt depth under Kim Caldwell’s ambitious rebuild. Riley Theauerkauf, Avery Mills, and Naomi White headline the transfer portal haul, bringing high-percentage three-point shooting and dynamic scoring, while Zhen Craft and Harper Peterson add size and versatility. Can this mix restore the Lady Vols’ former SEC dominance after las...

Tennessee football spring practice is over but the quarterback battle for Josh Heupel continues for George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon. Who has the edge entering the summer months? What is the floor for Tennessee with each quarterback and what is the ceiling? Can Tennessee’s passing offense be as good as it was with Joey Aguilar next season? What other questions were answered in spring practice? ...

Tennessee Volunteers Football fans are buzzing after surprising spring breakout performances from Tre Poteet, Tim Merritt, Dylan Lewis, and Xavier Gilliam. Will these emerging stars reshape the Vols’ secondary and defensive line in the 2026 season? Host Eric Cain spotlights how the infusion of fresh talent, including transfer additions T.J. Metcalf, Dejuan Lane, and Qua Moss, has immediately upgra...

Tennessee baseball swept Mississippi State on the road this past weekend to make up some serious ground in the win-loss column. What can a weekend like this do for the Vols? Has the offense officially arrived or is there still work to be done? How good is SEC Freshman of the Week Cam Appenzeller and is this the Brandon Arvidson we can count on all season? What does Tennessee need to do the back-ha...

Tennessee Lady Vols basketball coach Kim Caldwell continues her quick work in the transfer portal, adding the fourth commit to her squad in former Georgia forward Zhen Craft. What will Craft bring to the table and how many players are now on the roster? Who is expected to visit Tennessee basketball this week for Rick Barnes in his transfer portal pursuits? What’s the latest with Jalen Haralson, Te...

Tennessee football spring practice is officially over for Josh Heupel but his quarterback battle between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon rages on. What did the quarterbacks sow in the Orange & White Game this weekend? Are we closer to KNOWING who the GUY will be? What are the lasting takeaways from spring practice in general? How good will the defense be?  Rick Barnes and Kim Caldwell are doin...

Tennessee football took part in the annual Orange & White Game to bring spring practice to a close on Saturday. What did the quarterbacks do? How did George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon perform under center? How about the defense? Big takeaways on what we learned from the game. Dai Dai Ames committed to Tennessee basketball and Rick Barnes from the transfer portal as well. All this and more on a S...

Lady Vols secure a top scoring transfer as Kim Caldwell’s rebuild gains momentum. Can Naomi White’s record-setting offense revive Tennessee’s Lady Vols basketball dominance of old, and will more SEC-tested talent follow to bolster the roster? Eric Cain spotlights White’s high-powered stats, Avery Mills’ three-point prowess, and the strategic focus on shooters fitting the Lady Vols’ new system.  Th...

SEC dynasty declared dead—has the Big Ten truly taken over college sports? Hosts break down the swirling narratives after Michigan claims the men’s basketball crown, Indiana shocks the football world, and UCLA dominates women’s hoops. Bold claims about SEC irrelevance meet real talk as insights from Ole Miss, Missouri, Auburn, and more weigh team pride against conference supremacy. Are roster cons...

Tennessee Volunteers score the perfect slot for SEC Media Days, setting the stage for maximum buzz around Josh Heupel's squad. With quarterbacks George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon, a revamped defense under Jim Knowles, and stars like DeSean Bishop and Braylon Staley, can Tennessee outshine Oklahoma, Missouri and Kentucky on opening day in July and shape national narratives before the season kicks...

Kim Caldwell and the new-look Lady Vol coaching staff are off and running in the transfer portal with the commitment of Avery Mills from Liberty. What does Mills bring to the table and who could be next? Is premier freshman scorer Naomi White  an option?   Oliviyah Edwards – McDonalds Al-American – has been let out of her national letter of intent and Caldwell has two new assistants to her staff....