To a degree, both things were expected. However, they could have a combined negative effect on Tennessee basketball beyond what was initially expected.
After Victor Bailey Jr. announced his goodbye to Tennessee, 247 Sports’ Travis Branham reported that the guard had entered the transfer portal. Now, Bailey has announced his next move.
This season, Victor Bailey Jr. saw a different, albeit still effective, role for Tennessee men’s basketball. Still, speculation grew about his next move when he did not participate in the Vols’ Senior Day ceremony.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– The No. 13 Tennessee BasketVols knocked off No. 14 Arkansas in Thompson-Boling Arena on senior day to remain perfect at home (16-0). John Fulkerson and Brock Jancek took part in Tennessee's senior day activities in the season finale, but guard Victor Bailey Jr.
Tennessee Vols senior guard Victor Bailey Jr. met with media following the Vols' road win over the Missouri Tigers. Bailey finished with 11 points over 18 minutes.
COLUMBIA, MO - Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes met with the media after a dominant road win over the Missouri Tigers to discuss the Vols' 80-61 thrashing of the Tigers, starting with the strength of his team's depth.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– Tennessee Vols senior guard Victor Bailey Jr. met with the media during Tennessee basketball's Monday media availability. Bailey discussed his performance in the Texas game on Saturday night in which he had a few key plays to help the Vols build momentum late.
Victor Bailey Jr. and Zakai Zeigler both missed three-pointers, to take the lead and then tie respectively, in the final 35 seconds, and the No. 19 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide hit three of four free throws to beat Tennessee basketball in Tuscaloosa Wednesday night.
During Thursday’s media availability, Tennessee’s men’s basketball team head coach Rick Barnes discussed takeaways from Tuesday’s 90-62 win over UT Martin, growth from freshmen, defensive tweaks and more. Barnes full media availability is below. After Barnes, the Vols’ senior power forward Victor Bailey Jr.