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Everything Orange
Published on 10/29/2025
Everything Orange
Published on 10/29/2025
Grant Williams - Vol Hoops VFL and current Charlotte Hornet - is one of the most decorated players in Tennessee basketball history. From back-to-back SEC Player of the Year honors to a unanimous First-Team All-American nod, Williams was the leader of one of the most memorable eras of Tennessee Basketball. Now, as an NBA veteran and community leader, Grant returns to Rocky Top to reflect on his journey, share his stories, and talk about what it means to always be a VFL. We dive into Williams' time at Tennessee and how it shaped him, along with a glimpse into life in Charlotte, and why it's so important to him to stay connected to Tennessee Athletics.
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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
This week, Sarah Detwiler sits down with Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Tennessee men's basketball senior and Greenville, Tennessee native. Ja'Kobi reflects on growing up just down the road from Knoxville, the family foundation that shaped him, and how competing with his siblings helped fuel his love for the game. He opens up about his journey as a multi-sport athlete, winning back-to-back state championships, and the lessons he gained at both Belmont and Maryland that prepared him for the next level. Ja'Kobi shares how those experiences helped mold him into the player and leader he is today. Now wearing the Power T, Ja'Kobi discusses what it means to play for the home team, his relationship with Coach Rick Barnes, and embracing the responsibility of leading Tennessee through the grind of SEC play.
Published on 1/23/2026
