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Tennessee basketball, FAU practice in Madison Square Garden for Sweet 16 in March Madness

Knoxville News Sentinel
Tennessee warms up on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee warms up on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Members of the media interview Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) before a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Members of the media interview Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) before a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Michael Forrest (11) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Michael Forrest (11) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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A March Madness towel is seen on the bench during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
A March Madness towel is seen on the bench during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) smiles on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) smiles on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University warms up during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University warms up during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes is seen on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes is seen on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Players rest before a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Players rest before a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Michael Forrest (11) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Michael Forrest (11) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Bryan Greenlee (4) is interviewed in his team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Bryan Greenlee (4) is interviewed in his team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Alijah Martin (15) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Alijah Martin (15) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee warms up on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee warms up on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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FAU’s shoe bag is seen in their locker room, the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
FAU’s shoe bag is seen in their locker room, the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University head coach Dusty May is seen on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University head coach Dusty May is seen on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) laughs with Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic (33) before a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) laughs with Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic (33) before a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University center Vladislav Goldin (50) is interviewed in his team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University center Vladislav Goldin (50) is interviewed in his team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University center Vladislav Goldin (50) high fives teammate  Brenen Lorient (0) during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University center Vladislav Goldin (50) high fives teammate Brenen Lorient (0) during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic (33) smiles on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic (33) smiles on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Johnell Davis (1) dribbles balls during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Johnell Davis (1) dribbles balls during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) is interviewed in Tennessee’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) is interviewed in Tennessee’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30)  takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Players warm up during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Players warm up during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) is interviewed in Tennessee’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) is interviewed in Tennessee’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Alejandro Ralat (21) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Alejandro Ralat (21) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee forward Julian Phillips (2) whispers to Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) before a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee forward Julian Phillips (2) whispers to Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) before a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30)  takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Alijah Martin (15) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Alijah Martin (15) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Players warm up during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Players warm up during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) is interviewed in Tennessee’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) is interviewed in Tennessee’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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A child dribbles the ball during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
A child dribbles the ball during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Bryan Greenlee (4) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Bryan Greenlee (4) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee warms up on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee warms up on the court during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University forward Leo Beath (30) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University forward Leo Beath (30) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University center Vladislav Goldin (50) is interviewed in his team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University center Vladislav Goldin (50) is interviewed in his team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Brandon Weatherspoon (23) wears March Madness socks in his team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Brandon Weatherspoon (23) wears March Madness socks in his team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University guard Brandon Weatherspoon (23) and Florida Atlantic University forward Tre Carroll (25) hang out in their team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Florida Atlantic University guard Brandon Weatherspoon (23) and Florida Atlantic University forward Tre Carroll (25) hang out in their team’s locker room the day before the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) takes a shot during a practice preceding the East Regional semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament in Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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