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GoVols247's Ben McKee reacts to Tennessee baseball's season-ending loss to VCU in Chapel Hill.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee reacts to Tennessee baseball's extra-inning loss to East Carolina in the first game of the Chapel Hill Regional.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin begin the latest Diamond Vols Podcast by reacting to Josh Elander's decision to start Evan Blanco against East Carolina in the first game of the Chapel Hill Regional. They then discuss the latest developments with injured Vols Reese Chapman and Landon Mack. ESPN's Mike Monaco then joins to preview the Chapel Hill Regional. Monaco will be on the call all weekend along with former LSU pitcher Ben McDonald. Stephen Igoe of Hoist The Colours rounds out the podcast with a preview of East Carolina ahead of the Pirates' matchup with Tennessee.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to react to Tennessee baseball earning the No. 2 seed in the Chapel Hill Regional of the NCAA Tournament.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to discuss where Tennessee baseball is at coming out of the SEC Tournament.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to preview this weekend's trip to Oklahoma for Tennessee baseball to conclude the regular season.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

Former Vols pitcher Will Heflin joins GoVols247's Ben McKee on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to discuss Tennessee baseball's series win over Texas.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to recap Tennessee baseball's midweek win over Presbyterian ... and also preview this weekend's series against No. 4 Texas that the Vols really need to win.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to react to Tennessee's disappointing series loss at Kentucky.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Patrick Brown react to Tennessee basketball landing its crown jewel this offseason in Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to recap Tennessee baseball's midweek win over West Georgia and also preview this weekend's series at Kentucky.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Patrick Brown react on the latest GoVols247 Podcast to the five Vols drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, Nate Ament's decision to declare for the NBA Draft and the latest in Tennessee's pursuit of Juke Harris.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin to discuss Tennessee baseball's series win over Alabama.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin to recap Tennessee baseball's midweek win over Lipscomb and preview this weekend's series against Alabama.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to discuss Tennessee baseball's series loss to Ole Miss.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

On the newest episode of the GoVols247 Podcast, Patrick Brown and Ben McKee break down the latest transfer portal splash for Tennessee basketball. Rick Barnes and the Vols struck again with the commitment of VCU guard Terrence Hill Jr., the fifth transfer addition for Tennessee in this portal window. The No. 18 overall player in the portal, Hill capped his breakout sophomore season with the Rams by torching North Carolina in the NCAA tournament. His 34 points and late baskets scored the upset for VCU. Ben breaks down what made Hill pick Tennessee over Kansas, his fit with the 2026-27 team and why he can be viewed as a like-for-like replacement for outgoing point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie. We also reset the big-picture look at Tennessee's roster overhaul. With Ethan Burg announcing he is returning to his home in Israel after one season, the Vols have another available spot to use in the portal. Tennessee has four incoming 2026 recruits to go along with its five portal additions. Ben also gave the latest on Tennessee's pursuit of Wake Forest scorer Juke Harris and dropped some frontcourt names linked to the Vols. Thank you for listening and/or watching! Please subscribe wherever you get your podcast and leave us a rating and a review. Also go check out Ben's coverage of the Terrence Hill Jr. commitment and take advantage of our 60% off spring sale!

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to preview this weekend's series between Tennessee baseball and Ole Miss.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Patrick Brown break down the TWO latest commitment for the Tennessee basketball program -- one out of the transfer portal and another for the 2026 recruiting class. Four-star forward Christopher Washington Jr., a top-50 national prospect and the No. 1 player in the state of Tennessee (out of Murfreesboro) committed to the Vols on Thursday. Ben broke down how the Vols landed the one-time Alabama commitment and reveals what his outlook is as a freshman. Could he be an immediate impact player for Tennessee's overhauled roster? Then we discussed the latest four-star portal pickup for Tennessee in Notre Dame transfer combo guard Jalen Haralson, who chose the Vols over North Carolina and Ohio State after his visit this week. Ben then focuses on the next two big portal targets for Rick Barnes: Terrence Hill Jr. (VCU) and Juke Harris (Wake Forest). Where does stand with both? What will Barnes do with the remaining roster spots with (for now) four recruits and four transfers coming in? Thank you for listening and/or watching and make sure to check out our coverage on the site (tennessee.247sports.com) and take advantage of our spring sale to get 60% an annual VIP membership!

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Patrick Brown had plenty to discuss on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. The two shared their final thoughts on Tennessee spring practice before diving into the latest portal developments with Tennessee basketball.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

On the latest Diamond Vols Podcast, GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vols pitcher Will Heflin react to Tennessee baseball's sweep of Mississippi State to get its season back on track.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vols pitcher Will Heflin react to Tennessee baseball's ugly series loss to LSU on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin attempt to sort through UT's traumatic weekend at Vanderbilt ahead of a critical series with LSU.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by Isaac Trotter of CBS Sports and 247Sports to recap Tennessee basketball's win over Iowa State in the Sweet 16, and preview Sunday's matchup with No. 1 Michigan in the Elite Eight.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2026

GoVols247's Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan break down the Vols making a big splash in recruiting by landing four-star in-state wide receiver Kesean Bowman, a former Oregon commitment who is a top-100 overall player in the 2027 cycle for 247Sports. We discuss how the Vols landed Bowman after a winding recruitment, what kind of player Tennessee is getting and how he could fit into the offense when he gets to campus. Ryan resets Tennessee's recruiting board at wide receiver, discusses what kind of impact a blue-chip player like Bowman can have on the overall class and highlights some other important visitors Tennessee is hosting this weekend. Thanks for watching and please subscribe and leave us a rating and review!

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2026

Former Tennessee baseball infielder and current college baseball analyst Chris Burke joins GoVols247's Ben McKee and fellow former Vol Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to preview UT's series at Vanderbilt this weekend.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by Isaac Trotter from 247Sports and CBS Sports to preview Tennessee's matchup with Iowa State in the Sweet 16.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026

The latest edition of the GoVols247 Podcast is a commitment breakdown: Tennessee lands three-star in-state athlete Jaden Butler, who becomes the fifth commitment in the 2027 class for Josh Heupel and the Vols. Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan discuss Butler as a player, why the Vols were the pick over Vanderbilt, Indiana and others and what kind of player Tennessee is getting. We also look ahead at this stellar in-state class and the wide range of targets Tennessee is pursuing and who is on the radar to be the next commitment for the Vols.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

The latest edition of the GoVols247 Podcast features the TRIO of Ben McKee, Ryan Callahan and Patrick Brown -- for one segment, at least -- catching you up after a busy weekend of Tennessee sports. We start with spring football with Patrick and Ryan sharing the latest they've seen and heard on campus as Josh Heupel's Vols roll through spring ball. We discuss the latest developments with the defensive line, including an injury and the absence of legendary position coach Rodney Garner. It's Andrew Jackson running the show and a couple of transfers making the noise and trying to make an impact. Ryan gives us a quick update on Tennessee's important spring recruiting visits as well. But the focus of the show is Tennessee beating Miami (Ohio) and Virginia in the NCAA tournament to reach a fourth straight Sweet 16. Ben and Patrick look back on the two wins in Philadelphia and ahead to the matchup with Iowa State in Chicago on Friday night. And we ended our discussion with a debate ... should Tennessee root for Alabama to upset Michigan in the other game in the Midwest Region or not? Thank you for listening and please subscribe and leave us a review -- and go check out GoVols247 after you do!

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vol Will Heflin react to Tennessee baseball's series win over Missouri on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee (in Philadelphia) and Patrick Brown (in Knoxville) come together to preview Tennessee's NCAA tournament first-round game against Miami (Ohio) and discuss the first three practices of Tennessee spring football. We start on the football front having seen three practices (two since our last episode) and talked to Tennessee quarterbacks George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon and Ryan Staub and both coordinators (Joey Halzle and Jim Knowles). What have we learned so far? What have we seen that stands out? Then we focus on the Vols getting ready for their last encounter with March Madness. Tennessee faces Miami (Ohio) after the upstart Redhawks shot the lights out in a First Four win against SMU. What SEC team does Miami remind Tennessee of? What are the keys to the matchup? What are areas of confidence and the causes for concern in the 6-11 matchup in Philly? It's a busy time for Tennessee Athletics and for GoVols247, so go check out the site and sign up! Right now you can get 50% off an annual subscription here: https://secure.247sports.com/college/tennessee/join/

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2026

March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out! (0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets (1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday (7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions (24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions (37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions (53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions (1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run? (1:10:00) Final Four Picks! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin react on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to UT's frustrating series loss at Georgia to begin SEC play.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

It's a busy week for Tennessee sports: Josh Heupel and the football Vols were on the practice field to start spring ball, the Vols and Lady Vols learned their NCAA tournament draws on Selection Sunday and more. On this episode, Ben McKee, Patrick Brown and Ryan Callahan discuss the start of spring football practice with a focus on the QBs, what stood out to us in Practice #1 and what Josh Heupel said after practice. Then Ben and Patrick discussed Tennessee's NCAA tournament draw after Rick Barnes's Vols earned a No. 6 seed in the Midwest Region. Tennessee will play either Miami (Ohio) or SMU in the first round and could face Virginia in the Round of 32. How far do we see the Vols going?

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026

Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin react to UT's midweek win over Tennessee Tech on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast, before previewing the start of SEC play this weekend at Georgia.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Patrick Brown join forces to preview the start of Tennessee spring football practice and the SEC tournament outlook for the Vols. The quarterback competition will dominate the storylines when the Vols take the practice field for their sixth spring under head coach Josh Heupel, so what do we need to see from George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon in the coming weeks? What other question marks do the Vols need to start answering on offense? On the other side of the football it's a whole new ball game with Jim Knowles & Co. running the show. We'll discuss what Tennessee's new-look defense needs to get done this spring. For Tennessee basketball, postseason play begins Thursday in the SEC tournament. Ben has the latest on Nate Ament and what Rick Barnes's team must get done in Nashville this week. What can Tennessee gain from a long stay in Nashville? Hit subscribe and like and thank you for listening!

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin react to the Vols going 4-1 last week with a series win over Wright State on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast. They also dive into the struggles of the Tennessee offense ...

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026

On the latest Diamond Vols Podcast, GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin react to the Vols' pair of midweek wins against East Tennessee State and Oakland. They also preview this weekend's series against a familiar foe in Wright State.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vols pitcher Will Heflin react to Tennessee baseball's successful weekend in Texas on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

Former Tennessee football wide receiver Jayson Swain joins Ben McKee on the GoVols247 Podcast to talk about the Vols at the NFL Combine and preview Tennessee basketball's game against Alabama.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin react to the Vols' midweek win over Bellarmine and preview this weekend's big test in Texas on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

After GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Tennessee baseball pitcher Will Heflin take a moment to remember Wes Rucker, the two dive into what went wrong for the Vols in their series loss over the weekend to Kent State.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider to assess Tennessee basketball's wins over Mississippi State and LSU, ahead of this week's games against Oklahoma and Vanderbilt.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin to react to Tennessee baseball's season-opening sweep of Nicholls.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026

Opening weekend has arrived! GoVols247's Ben McKee and former Vols pitcher Will Heflin discuss all the latest news and notes pertaining to Tennessee baseball ahead of this weekend's season-opening series against Nicholls. McKee and Heflin preview the Vols offense, discuss where Ariel Antigua could fit in and what that mean for Jay Abernathy and Chris Newstrom, discuss the development of Stone Lawless, react to the starting rotation Josh Elander named, and talk about a few of the renovations to Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Tennessee baseball great Chris Burke joined the podcast to share his thoughts on the start of the Josh Elander era. Burke also previewed the SEC and highlighted a few of the top stories across the country as college baseball gets underway.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert on the latest GoVols247 Podcast to assess Tennessee basketball's loss at Kentucky. Plus, some thoughts on Tennessee baseball ahead of first pitch.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026

Patrick Brown and Ben McKee react to all the latest news surrounding Joey Aguilar's quest for an additional year on the latest GoVols247 Podcast. John Wilkerson, the voice of Tennessee baseball, joins in the second segment to share his thoughts on Aguilar, Tennessee basketball ahead of its rematch with Kentucky and Josh Elander's Diamond Vols.

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to discuss the latest news and notes surrounding Tennessee baseball. In the first segment, McKee and Heflin discuss whether the preseason rankings have been fair to Tennessee ahead of Josh Elander's first season as head coach. They then preview the pitching staff in the second segment.

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by Tennessee baseball assistant coach Ross Kivett to talk about the Vols as they begin preseason practice. Former Tennessee baseball pitch Will Heflin also previewed the start of practice with McKee before Kivett joined in the second segment.

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Patrick Brown react to Tennessee hiring Derek Owings to be its new strength coach. They also discuss the Vols' latest additions from the transfer portal, including Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub.

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026