Three former Vols will play for Spurs in NBA Summer League
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Three former Vols will play for Spurs in NBA Summer League
Ken Lay, Vols Wire·Vols Wire
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The 2026 Summer League California Classic will tip off Friday.
The league will be co-hosted byGolden StateandSacramentothrough July 6 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
Gillespie was selected by San Antonio in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft (No. 42 overall).
He played one season for the Vols and appeared in 37 games (37 starts). Gillespie holds the program's single-season record for steals (79). He also recorded 201 assists, converted 103 three-point attempts and was the first Vol to score 650 points and record 200 assists in a season.
Zeigler played for Tennessee from 2021-25 and helped the Vols advance to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight from 2024-25. He is the school's all-time assists and steals leader.
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Milicic Jr. played at Tennessee during the 2024-25 season after transferring from Charlotte and Virginia.
In his one season at Tennessee, Milicic Jr. appeared in 37 games, including 37 starts. He is tied for fourth in most starts in program history.
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL: Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) dunks while defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, Illinois; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(David Banks-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball while defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines battles for a rebound with Felix Okpara #34 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) shoots in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots while defended by Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) looks to pass while defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella (13) shoots in first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Oscar Goodman (5) and Tennessee Volunteers guard Amari Evans (1) battle for the ball in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Charlie May (12) shoots in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May cuts the net after defeating Tennessee Volunteers in an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) poses for a photograph with his parents holding the Midwest Regional Champion trophy after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in an Elite Eight game of the NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL: Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) dunks while defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL: Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) dunks while defended by Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, Illinois; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(David Banks-Imagn Images)
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Nate Ament projected to join Dusty May in Dallas
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) moves the ball while defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines battles for a rebound with Felix Okpara #34 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) shoots in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots while defended by Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) looks to pass while defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella (13) shoots in first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Oscar Goodman (5) and Tennessee Volunteers guard Amari Evans (1) battle for the ball in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Charlie May (12) shoots in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May cuts the net after defeating Tennessee Volunteers in an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee versus Michigan basketball in 2026 Elite Eight
March 29, 2026; Chicago, IL; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) poses for a photograph with his parents holding the Midwest Regional Champion trophy after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in an Elite Eight game of the NCAA Tournament at United Center.
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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