Tennessee's streak of falling short of Final Four continues as shooting woes prove insurmountable
Tennessee never saw the NCAA Midwest Region final against Houston unfolding the way it didMARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
IGOR MILICIC
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Tennessee is March Madness dancing to program-best 3rd straight Sweet 16 with 67-58 win over UCLA
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Lanier scores 23 to lead No. 4 Tennessee to 75-65 win over South Carolina
Chaz Lanier scored 23 points to lead No. 4 Tennessee to a 75-65 victory over South CarolinaMARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to be available Milicic (illness) is expected to be available against Ole Miss, Grant Ramey of On3.com reports.
Impact Milicic was listed as probable, so it's little surprise that he was expected to play against the Rebels. That's big news for the Volunteers, as the starting senior forward averages 10.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Probable vs. Ole Miss Miliic is probable to play in Wednesday's game against Mississippi as he deals with an illness, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Impact Milicic is expected to play although he is recovering from an illness. The senior forward has started every game he has been active for and will look to keep that streak. He has totaled 12 points and 15 rebounds across his last three performances.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Youngblood leads No. 6 Alabama against No. 5 Tennessee after 27-point game
MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Saturday Milicic (calf) is active for Saturday's matchup with Vanderbilt, Tanner Johnson of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact It was reported that Milicic was likely to play Saturday despite dealing with a calf injury, though it's now official that the senior forward will suit up against the Commodores. Milicic is averaging 11 points and eight rebounds through 24 games this season.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Saturday Milicic (calf) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.
Impact Milicic is working through a calf issue, but it doesn't appear severe enough for him to be in jeopardy of missing Saturday's game. He's scored in double digits in three of his last four outings, and over that span he has averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals over 28.8 minutes per game while shooting 67.6 percent from the field.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Nears double-double in loss Milicic finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 75-64 loss to Kentucky.
Impact Milicic's 16 point outing was highly efficient, and he hit three triples as well. Still, it wasn't enough to prevent Tennessee from dropping a game to an extremely offensively talented Kentucky team. There's little more the forward could've done; he only turned the ball over once and committed one foul. He'll look to continue his high level of scoring and paint presence against Vanderbilt on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma hosts Milicic and No. 4 Tennessee
No. 4 Tennessee visits the Oklahoma Sooners after Igor Milicic Jr. scored 21 points in the Volunteers' 85-81 win against the Missouri TigersFEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tennessee basketball vs Oklahoma prediction: Can Igor Milicic stay hot in Vols vs Sooners? Predictions, picks and odds as No. 4 Tennessee basketball faces Oklahoma. Plus, injury updates and the latest news
FEBRUARY 7 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Available Wednesday Milicic (illness) is not listed on Tennessee's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Missouri.
Impact Milicic will make his return to action against the Tigers after sitting out during Saturday's game against the Gators due to an illness. The 6-foot-10 senior is averaging 10.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.7 steals across 21 starts this season.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Saturday Milicic (illness) will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Florida, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Impact Milicic is set to miss his first game of the season after an illness that held him out of practice Friday, will keep him out of Saturday's clash with the Gators. The 6-foot-10 senior, who is averaging 10.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.7 steals across 21 starts, will have his next opportunity to suit up against Missouri on Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Milicic (illness) is not listed amongst Tennessee's starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Florida, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Impact Milicic, who was absent from Friday's practice due to illness, is not starting for the Volunteers on Saturday. This is not a great sign for an already under-manned Tennessee squad.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Florida Milicic (illness) is available for Tennessee's game Saturday against Florida.
Impact According to Grant Ramey of On3.com, Milicic was physically ill Friday. Fortunately for him, not even multiple days passed before he recovered. While at Auburn, Tennessee's 6-foot-10 forward logged two blocks. The team's January schedule came to an end Tuesday, when Milicic excelled against Kentucky. He recorded 19 points and nine rebounds then. Milicic also logged four three-pointers made, currently his season high.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as probable Milicic (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's clash with Florida.
Impact It's unclear what Milicic is dealing with at the moment, or if it's related to the ailment that had his name on the injury report earlier this season. Regardless, given the probable designation, Milicic should be good to go barring any setbacks.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Milicic (lower body) is available for Saturday's game against Auburn, Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider reports.
Impact Milicic is good to go to face the Tigers after being listed as probable on the Friday night availability report. Milicic is averaging 10.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game this season.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Gainey, Igor Milicic Jr. updates on Tennessee vs Auburn SEC injury report Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey and forward Igor Milicic Jr. are on the SEC injury report for the Vols' game at Auburn on Saturday.
JANUARY 25 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Deemed probable Milicic (undisclosed) is listed as probable ahead of the Volunteers' showdown with Auburn.
Impact Milicic has yet to miss a game this season, and given his probable designation, it seems unlikely that will change Saturday. Still, it'll be worth monitoring the forward ahead of tip-off in what should be a highly entertaining game between two SEC heavyweights.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Dominant on the glass Milicic provided 13 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 18 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 76-52 victory over Arkansas.
Impact Milicic's 18 rebounds were a season high. The forward absolutely owned Arkansas on the glass, including six offensive rebounds to give the Volunteers another chance to score. He also hit double digit points for the first time since Dec. 10 against Miami. The forward will remain a crucial part of Tennessee's front court as SEC play heats up.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
No. 1 Tennessee beats No. 23 Arkansas to match best start in program history
Chaz Lanier scored 29 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee over No. 23 Arkansas 76-52, tying the best start in program history.JANUARY 4
Nears double-double in win Milicic logged 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 75-62 win over Miami (FL).
Impact Milicic has been a double-double threat every night, and he's already logged two of them this season. The forward is shooting much more efficiently from the field this season (57.3 percent) compared to last year (48.7 percent). He'll look to continue his refined scoring towards the end of of Tennessee's out-of-conference slate.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No. 1 Tennessee uses 14-0 run to handle slumping Miami Chaz Lanier tallied 22 points, Igor Milicic Jr.posted 16 points and nine rebounds, and No.1 Tennessee used a late first-half run to roll to...
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
No. 1 Tennessee uses 14-0 run to handle slumping Miami Chaz Lanier tallied 22 points, Igor Milicic Jr.posted 16 points and nine rebounds, and No.1 Tennessee used a late first-half run to roll to...
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
