Round Up On Rocky by TPL Tennessee

Host Grant Hurst sits down with Bishop Boswell, Ethan Burg, and Nate Ament to talk about the Tennessee basketball season, life under Coach Rick Barnes, and the grind of SEC play. The guys also share locker room stories, NBA talk, and what makes this team dangerous heading into March.

Presented by DICK’S House of Sport, proud sponsor of Tennessee Athletics and the Lady Vols.

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Grant sits down with Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Greeneville, TN) and Bishop Boswell (Charlotte, NC) to talk about what it really takes to survive and thrive in today’s college game. From pace, toughness, leadership, and IQ — to NIL, the transfer portal, and March Madness pressure — this episode goes way deeper than the box score.

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We cover:

🏀 What parts of their games are still underrated

🏀 How college basketball has changed with NIL, social media & the portal

🏀 Competing against experienced transfers

🏀 One drill every guard should live by

🏀 Guard mentality when shots aren’t falling

🏀 “Next play” mindset under pressure

🏀 Film study habits and attacking elite defenders

🏀 Reading switches and on-ball defense

🏀 Funny in-game trash talk moments

🏀 Practice drills (yes… the balloons 🎈)

🏀 Handling interviews after losses

🏀 Super Bowl & NBA trade deadline talk

🏀 Rapid-fire player comparisons

This is real hoop talk — mentality, preparation, leadership, and life as a modern college athlete.

🎙 Hosted by Grant Hurst

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Grant Hurst of Tennessee Men's Basketball  sits down with Deniya Prawl, Mya Pauldo, and Lauren Hurst for a special 'We Back Pat Week' conversation about sisterhood, confidence, and life as elite college basketball players. From New Jersey and Toronto to the bright lights of Knoxville, these athletes share what it really takes to compete, grow, and lead at the highest level in the SEC and across college basketball. 

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00:00 – We Back Pat Intro & Hook  

01:12 – Welcome to More Than Hoops  

03:05 – Meet Deniya Prawl & Mya Pauldo  

06:10 – From New Jersey & Toronto to Knoxville  

09:40 – McDonald’s All-American Journey  

13:20 – The Pauldo Twin Dynamic  

17:05 – Embarrassing Sibling Stories  

21:30 – How Basketball Started for Us  

26:15 – When We Knew We Were Different  

31:40 – Sacrifices, Other Sports & Influences  

36:10 – Personality Comparisons & Competition  

40:45 – What Is We Back Pat Week?  

45:30 – Pat Summitt’s Legacy & Candace Parker Quote  

50:10 – Confidence as Freshmen  

54:40 – Deniya’s Big MTSU Night  

58:30 – How We Celebrate Success  

1:02:15 – Lauren on Lady Vol Sisterhood  

1:06:40 – Balancing Class, Practice & Family  

1:10:50 – Real Challenges of College Athletes  

1:15:30 – Knoxville Feels Like Home  

1:19:40 – Advice to Young Women  

1:23:30 – Final Thoughts & Shoutout

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Welcome back to Round Up on Rocky Top, presented by TPL, and hosted by Jalen McMurray.

In this episode, Jalen is joined by Braylon Staley, Jackson Ross, and Jourdan Thomas for a candid roundtable discussion covering everything from Vols football, recruiting, playoff predictions, and bowl prep, to fan interactions, charity moments, and Christmas favorites.

Episode Highlights

Playoff predictions: Who’s winning it all?

Recruiting talk: Who the Vols are most excited to welcome

Jackson Ross on arriving at Tennessee, bowl games, and opting out

This episode gives Vols fans a behind-the-scenes look at the culture, mindset, and brotherhood of Tennessee Football — straight from the players.

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Join Ariel Antigua and Jay Abernathy as they dive into the latest updates from Tennessee Baseball. From team chemistry and leadership roles, to the new era of Baseball with Coach Elander, this episode is packed with insights and stories that showcase the spirit and determination of the team. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this season one to watch!

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Hosts Grant Hurst and Cade Phillips sit down with Tennessee freshmen Troy Henderson and Dwayne Brown for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at life inside the Tennessee Volunteers' Basketball.

From late-night workouts to the electric atmosphere of Thompson-Boling Arena, this episode goes beyond the highlights — exploring the mindset, brotherhood, and mental toughness that define what it means to play for Coach Rick Barnes and the Big Orange.

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Whether you’re a lifelong Vol or new to the orange-and-white, this episode shows why Tennessee’s future is in great hands.

📍 Recorded in Knoxville, TN

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Sec basketball - ncaa basketball - Cade Phillips - Grant Hurst - coach Rick Barnes - college hoops - leadership - brotherhood - Tennessee basketball

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Vols DB Jalen McMurray sits down with Caleb Herring (#9, DL) for an authentic player-to-player conversation that dives into the brotherhood, grind, and mindset driving the Vols defense. From DB–DL chemistry and practice battles to Coach Garner stories and film-room secrets, this episode gives you the unfiltered look at what it takes to thrive on Rocky Top.

They talk:

🏈 How the Vols defense builds trust and energy week-to-week

🔥 Funniest moments in the locker room

💪 Caleb’s journey — from recruiting to breakout

🎧 Pregame hype songs and pro football hot takes

🧠 Word association with teammates (you don’t wanna miss this one)

Tap in for 35 minutes of locker-room honesty meets film-room IQ — straight from the guys who live it.

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This week, Vols veteran Will Wright joins The Round Up on Rocky Top to talk all things Vols football! From SEC battles and behind-the-scenes locker room stories to what “communication is VIP” really means on game day, Will joins Jalen McMurray to give fans an inside look at the grind for this Tennessee Football team. 

Plus, the guys pick the Player of the Game, break down top NFL performers, and introduce Fan University — where Vol Nation can prep like the players.

🔥 Don’t miss the hot takes at the end. Full of laughs and designed just for the die hard fan.

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In this episode of More Than Hoops, Tennessee basketball standouts Cade Phillips and Grant Hurst share with the fans. Together, they dive into leadership, accountability, and what “More Than Hoops” really means — on and off the hardwood.

From  early morning practices to late-night reflection,  they share how faith, family, and hard work have shaped their journeys as student-athletes in the SEC.

Cade talks about staying grounded through adversity and what it means to play for something bigger than himself, while Grant reflects on the mindset it takes to earn every minute on the floor and the lessons that come with wearing the Power T.

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Jalen McMurray and Colton Hood, players for the Tennessee Volunteers football team, discuss their recent victory over Mississippi State and the upcoming season. They share insights on team dynamics, fan support, and the challenges of playing in the SEC. The conversation covers topics like preparation for games, the impact of crowd noise, and personal experiences on and off the field. Hood talks about his transfer to Tennessee and his "Hood Era" brand, while McMurray probes into Hood's game-day routines and non-prescription glasses. The podcast offers a blend of football analysis, player perspectives, and lighthearted banter, giving fans an inside look at the Tennessee football program and its players.

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