Tennessee vs. Oklahoma -Forests, Updates Injuries, Latest News

On February 9, 2025By Littum

Tennessee Basketball is heading into the grinding in its February plan.

No. 4 vols (19-4, 6-4 sec) play four of their next five matches on the road starting at Oklahoma (16-6, 3-6) Saturday (noon one, ESPN) in Norman, Oklahoma.

“Without a doubt in my mind, they are as competitive as someone we want to play this year,” said Vol’s coach Rick Barnes Friday.

Here’s what to know about Matchup:

IGOR MILICIC JR. is another offensive catalyst for Tennessee

Igor Milicic Jr. stacked two of its best games in Tennessee in his last two.

The senior front is an average of 20 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He has made 6 of 11 3-Pointers and is 14-for-20 shooting in these matches against Kentucky and Missouri.

“I think when Igor plays well, it removes pressure from everyone,” Barnes said.

Milicic emphasized that he was most proud of his departure against Missouri. He also had four blocks and two steals against Tigers in a complete game.

Tennessee vs Oklahoma will be a 3-point defense

Tennessee and Oklahoma boast two of the country’s top 3-point defense.

VOLS has the top unit that allows opponents to earn 26.7% of their 3-Pointers. Oklahoma’s 3-point defense is No. 5 with opponents shooting 28.2% on 3-Pointers.

Oklahoma is the latest big offensive test for Tennessee

SEC has six teams in the top 20 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. Oklahoma continues Tennessee’s line to meet these teams in order.

Vols has faced five of the six teams in their previous matches. OU is No. 16 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency that ranks sixth in SEC. Auburn is first, Kentucky is second, Alabama is third, Florida is fourth, and Missouri is fifth.

Senior Tip Jalon Moore leads The Sooners with 17.9 points and shoots 43.3% on 3-Pointers. Guard Jeremiah Fears is one of SEC’s best beginner. He average 15.9 points and a team leading 4.2 assists.

“Good size,” Barnes said of fear. “Looking the floor well. I look at the coaching staff and they have done a really good job of putting him in positions he needs to be in to be effective. “

Porter Moser is a well -known coach leading an unknown opponent

Tennessee sees a disposable enemy on the sidelines of Oklahoma.

Porter Moser is in its fourth season in Norman after eight seasons at Loyola Chicago. Ramblers beat Tennessee 63-62 in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament on the way to a surprising Final Four.

“His team, they protect,” Barnes said. “The Will does some different things and shows you some pressure in backcourt.”

As for Oklahoma, Tennessee has played ou once in the program history. Vols beat The Sooners 55-49 on December 13, 1968 in Knoxville.

Tennessee vs Oklahoma Damage Updates

Tennessee has to do with a handful of injuries.

Forward JP Estrella is out in the season after having had foot surgery at the end of November
Forward Cade Phillips has a left shoulder injury
Guard Bishop Boswell has a right shoulder injury

How to see Tennessee vs Oklahoma: Time, TV channel, live stream

Tennessee vs. Oklahoma will be released on ESPN at noon on a Saturday. Streaming options for the game includeFUBOthat offers a free sample to new subscribers.

Tennessee vs Oklahoma score prediction

Tennessee 73, Oklahoma 66: Vols gets their second road gain in the SEC game to continue pushing into the top group at the conference.

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