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15-03-2025
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Vols topple the Tigers, advance to the SEC Tournament Final
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee used a 13-1 run in the second half to pull away from Auburn and advance to the SEC Tournament Final 70-65. The game started at a frenetic pace. Auburn led 15-14 before the first TV timeout. Both teams settled in defensively. The Vols turned to Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier in the first half. The duo combined for 21 first-half points. Tennessee struggled to slow down Johni Broome. He had 12 points in the first half. Auburn led 33-32 at the break. Meet the role players who power Tennessee Basketball's training room Tennessee took care of business at the charity stripe. 25 of the Vols' 70 points came from the free-throw line. Zeigler continued to lead the Vols offense. The senior finished with 20 points and 4 assists. Jordan Gainey poured in 15, and Chaz Lanier chipped in 12. Zakai Zeigler makes history with 2nd SEC Defensive Player of the Year award win UT contained Auburn outside of Broome. The senior finished with 23 points. The rest of the Tigers only scored 42. UP NEXT: The Vols will play the winner of Alabama vs. Florida in the SEC Tournament Final at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-03-2025
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Meet the role players who power Tennessee Basketball's training room
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Chad Newman has been the athletic trainer for Tennessee Basketball for nearly 30 years. While he's been the star of the training room, there are role players who play a vital part behind the scenes. As the cooler is filling up, Delaney Klee's day is just starting. 'I mean, honestly, for me the hardest thing is moving heavy things around,' said Klee. Zakai Zeigler makes history with 2nd SEC Defensive Player of the Year award win Klee is a student assistant to the athletic trainer for the men's basketball team. 'I work a lot with rehab and help with first response of injuries or if something happens. And then another main part of the job is during practice handing out waters,' Klee explained. 'Just sort of an extra set of eyes on the court along with Chad.' Her vision for athletic training began well before she started the internship more than two years ago. 'When I was in seventh grade, I got plantar fasciitis,' said Klee. 'That's the pulling of the tendon on the bottom of your foot. I was out of cross country from the summer all the way through cross country season.' An injury to Klee's foot in middle school helped her take a step toward her career path. WATCH: One-on-one interview with Lady Vol basketball assistant coach Gabe Lazo 'I was able to work with athletic trainers, and I was really interested in their role in the athletes' world, so when I came to Tennessee, I knew I wanted to be an athletic trainer,' explained Klee. Klee took a shot in the field she had dreamed of working in. Just like in the sport she helps, sometimes the game plan changes. 'I am kind of pumping the brakes on athletic training school because it is two more years from a master's program in order to be an athletic trainer, so I'm actually looking into getting my teaching certificate and teaching anatomy or kinesiology in a high school setting,' said Klee. THE LATEST: University of Tennessee Basketball news Despite pivoting career paths, the knowledge she has gained from working under Newman will still be passed on. 'That's really what you want to do,' said Newman. 'You want to be an influence in a good way. I want kids to text me and call back.' Just like when one cooler is full, Klee begins to pour into another. Now, she is ready to help fill the next generation with the knowledge she learned under Newman. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
