Former Tennessee basketball star Tony White earns huge honor

Tony White was a standout college basketball player for Tennessee from 1983-1987, scoring 2,219 career points while playing in 127 games during his time with the Volunteers. Because of the great success he had at UT, White is being inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in July, according to ESPN’s Chris Low.

A Charlotte, North Carolina native, White holds the Tennessee record for most points scored in a single game with 51 against Auburn on Feb. 14, 1987. Additionally, his 2,219 career points rank him third all-time among all Volunteer players.

Following his time at Tennessee, White put together a solid professional career. Selected 33rd overall in the second round of the 1987 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, White went on to play for the Bulls, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors before taking the oversees route and playing for multiple teams from 1988-2000.

While White was a part of many wins on the basketball court, his biggest win of all has been beating cancer, as Low shared. He was first diagnosed with Leukemia back in 2019.

Terrific news for dear friend and former ⁦@Vol_Hoops⁩ great Tony White, who will go into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame this July. It was 35 years ago almost to the date (Feb. 14, 1987) that “Wiz” dropped 51 points on Auburn. His biggest win was beating cancer. #51 pic.twitter.com/QDnK3c1Ot0

— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) February 13, 2022

KenPom predicts outcome of next five Tennessee basketball games

In terms of KenPom, Tennessee’s next five games have been predicted – and with the exception of the Kentucky game, the numbers are in favor of the Volunteers. Here’s a look at how KenPom sees Rick Barnes’ club matching up in their next five outings, beginning Tuesday vs. Kentucky.

KenPom’s predictions for Tennessee’s next five games

1.) vs. Kentucky, Tuesday, Feb 15: The Volunteers are predicted to lose 71-70, with a 48% chance to win.

2.) at Arkansas, Saturday, Feb. 19: The Volunteers are predicted to win 70-69, with a 55% chance.

3.) at Missouri, Tuesday, Feb. 22: The Volunteers are predicted to win 72-62, with a 83% chance.

4.) vs. Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 26: The Volunteers are predicted to win 70-69, with a 56% chance.

5.) at Georgia, Tuesday, March 1: The Volunteers are predicted to win 80-65, with a 91% chance.