Another opponent has emerged on Tennessee’s 2021-22 non-conference schedule. ETSU will once again make the short trip to Knoxville to face the Volunteers ahead of conference play in January.
Jon Rothstein reported the news on Tuesday morning.
Source: Tennessee will host East Tennessee State as part of its 21-22 non-conference schedule.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 25, 2021
In addition to the obvious location tie, ETSU is now led by former Tennessee assistant Desmond Oliver. Oliver spent six seasons with Rick Barnes in Knoxville, and now takes over in Johnson City following the exit of Jason Shay.