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Everything Orange | Wade Houston (Men's Basketball)
Everything Orange
Published on 2/15/2024
Everything Orange
Published on 2/15/2024
In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight an individual in Tennessee Athletics history who embodied what it means to be a Volunteer. Our guest today, former men's basketball head coach Wade Houston, is a trailblazer, a visionary, and a force for change. His life story is a testament to the power of determination and the ability to overcome adversity. Throughout our conversation, we'll unravel the layers of his personal, athletic and professional journey, exploring the challenges faced, the triumphs achieved, and the lasting legacy he's created.
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This week on Everything Orange, Sarah Detwiler is joined by sophomore diving standout Bennett Greene following a thrilling SEC Championships in Knoxville. Bennett relives his clutch 1-meter performance, where a near-perfect final dive secured a 400.8 score and a gold medal by just one tenth of a point in front of a roaring home crowd.
He also reflects on the team's overall success, with the Tennessee men finishing third and the women second, and what it meant to podium in all three of his events, adding silver on 3-meter and bronze on platform. Bennett shares how his U.S. Winter Nationals title earlier this season helped build the confidence that carried him through SECs.
From growing up in Knoxville to now winning championships in the same pool he trained in as a kid, Bennett talks about the impact of his coaches, the growth he's made in his sophomore season, and his mindset as he prepares for NCAA Championships.
Published on 2/27/2026
This week on Everything Orange, Sarah Detwiler is joined by sophomore standout Emma Clarke as the Lady Vols open the 2026 season. Emma shares what it felt like to be back in competition and the tone this team set to start the year. Fresh off a 5-0 weekend in Clearwater, including a statement top-five win over Oregon, Emma breaks down the team's fast start and the confidence fueling this group early on. She looks back on her freshman season, from embracing multiple roles on the field to helping Tennessee make a semifinal run at the 2025 Women's College World Series, and shares how those experiences shaped her mindset heading into year two. Emma also talks about her offseason focus, the expectations set by her coaches, and the growth she's seen in herself since arriving on Rocky Top. From her multi-sport background to what it means to wear the orange, white, and Summit Blue, Emma gives fans insight into this year's team mindset and what to expect from a Lady Vol squad hungry for more.
Published on 2/13/2026
This week, Sarah Detwiler sits down with Vol Baseball's Reese Chapman, with the outfielder returning to Rocky Top for his senior season. Reese reflects on growing up a baseball kid in Parker, Colorado, coming from a sports-driven and loving family, and what shaped him into the player and leader he is today. He opens up about the decision to come back to Tennessee, being the program's lone four-year Vol and leading a team fighting for another postseason run. Reese also dives into his breakout junior season, his mindset shift, and the excitement surrounding a new staff and new season. Sarah and Reese also look into what lies ahead in his final season, the preparation for Year One of the Elander era, and what wearing the Power T means to him.
Published on 2/6/2026
This week, Sarah Detwiler sits down with Gui Caribe, a true force in the pool and one of the most accomplished swimmers in Tennessee history. With two national championships, 17 SEC medals, and 19 All-America honors, Gui reflects on how far he's come and what it's like to see all of his achievements. Gui shares his journey from growing up in Brazil, both in Salvador and São Paulo, to eventually making the leap across the world to Rocky Top. He talks about adjusting to life in the U.S., finding his place on the team, and the moments that helped him know Tennessee was his next home. Sarah and Gui also dive into his record-breaking junior season, the influence of Coach Matt Kredich and VFL Jordan Crooks, qualifying for the Paris Olympics, and what motivates him heading into his final postseason as a Volunteer.
Published on 1/30/2026
