University of Tennessee Athletics
WATCH: Rick Barnes Media Day Press Conference
October 04, 2022 | Men's Basketball
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes is scheduled to meet with the media Tuesday at approximately 1 p.m. ETÂ ahead of the Vols'Â basketball media day.
Tuesday's press conference can be viewed live on UTsports.com, @Vol_Hoops Twitter and Facebook and the Tennessee Athletics YouTube channel.
Rick Barnes Media Day Press Conference – Oct. 4
0:56 – Opening Statement
1:46 – On how the team is different from last year
2:48 – On the significance of having veteran players like Santiago Vescovi and Josiah Jordan-James
4:04 – On the keys to playing faster
5:53 – On the advantage of having versatile players
7:09 – On why it was important to schedule the two exhibition games
8:36 –  On Olivier Nkamhoua and how he's improved compared to when he was first injured
10:09 – On Jonas Aidoo and his development
11:06 – On the leadership on the team compared to years past
12:44 – On how coaching changes have impacted defensive strategy
14:07 –  On how Julian Phillips' skill set has compared to players from the past couple of years
16:03 – On Tyreke Key's role on this season's team
17:40 – On if this year's team will still identify as a team known for shooting 3-pointers
18:47 –  On Chris Lofton's jersey retirement and his relationship with the current team
20:21 – On if the players enjoy playing a faster style of basketball
21:59 – On the team's ability to rebound
22:57 – On how the idea for a charity exhibition game against Gonzaga came about
24:10 – On if this is the most versatile team he has coached at Tennessee
