Tennessee basketball vs Kentucky: UT Vols, Dalton Knecht best photos on Senior Day (2024)

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) takes a shot while defended by Kentucky forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) on the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) defends Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) dunks the ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari receives a technical foul during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) disagrees with a foul called on him during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) takes a shot while defended by Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) and Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee’s bench reacts during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) on the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) falls into the crowd during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) forces a turnover in the final 30 seconds of an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 85-81.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) during Senior Night before an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) attempts to gain possession of the ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) defends Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

A VOLS cheerleader performs for Tennessee fans during the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) takes a shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

VOLS players sit on the bench next to assistant coaches (left to right) Gregg Polinsky, Rod Clark, and Justin Gainey alongside athletic trainer Chad Newman during the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024

Tennessee forward Colin Coyne (35), Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) , Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25), and Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) before an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) is defended by Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) celebrates after making a basket at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center during Tennessee's NCAA game against Kentucky, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

A fan catches a ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Assistant coaches Rod Clark (left) and Justin Gainey (right) for Tennessee yell from the sidelines during the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) falls to the ground during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) walks across the court with his head down after missing a basket at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center during Tennessee's NCAA game against Kentucky, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) and Kentucky forward Ado Thiero (3) on the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) holds his hands up after a ref's call at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center during Tennessee's NCAA game against Kentucky, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) attempts to keep possession of the ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) takes a shot while defended by Kentucky players during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

A VOLS cheerleader watches the game closely from the sidelines during the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) takes a shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) is defended by Kentucky guard D.J. Wagner (21) and Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves (12) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

A cheerleader fist bumps Smokey the dog during the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes yells to the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) defended by Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) yells to teammates during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) dribbles during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes watches from the sidelines during the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) dribbles during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Assistant coaches (left to right) Gregg Polinsky, Rod Clark, and Justin Gainey sit alongside Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes and athletic trainer Chad Newman on the sidelines during the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024

Tennessee’s dance team performs during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbles the ball while defended by Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes on the sidelines during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) warms up before the NCAA game against Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Saturday, March 9, 2024. 9, 2024.

Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) looks to pass the ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) makes a face after missing a basket at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center during Tennessee's NCAA game against Kentucky, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) takes a shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee plays Kentucky during an NCAA game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Former Tennessee football player Trey Smith waves to the crowd during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs courtside during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Kentucky forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) reacts during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) takes a shot while heavily defended during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) forces a turnover in the final 30 seconds of an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 85-81.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) takes a shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee players walk on the court near the end of an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) takes a shot while defended by Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) attempts and misses a three-point shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) on the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) dunks the ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) defends Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes speaks to an official during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) attempts a three-point shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee fans on the sideline during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) takes a shot while heavily defended during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) during Senior Night before an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

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Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) during Senior Night before an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) during Senior Night before an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) during Senior Night before an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.