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The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Nico Iamaleava Is Now Underrated, Hunter Ensley's Dominance & Tennessee Vols Hoops Transfer Portal Drama With Rocky Top Insider's Jack Foster & GoVols247's Ben McKee

Chase Thomas is Tennessee's Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Omaha Productions' Jack Foster to talk about how Nico Iamaleava has now become underrated nationally, Ethan Davis' big spot with Miles Kitselman out, Hunter Ensley's dominance at the plate in the three hole, Liam Doyle's recent struggles and Texas A&M preview. Then, GoVols247's Ben McKee joins the program to talk about one word to describe Tennessee men's hoops season, the latest on the transfer portal targets and if Amari Evans can start for Rick Barnes next season as a true freshman.


Host: Chase Thomas

Guest: Jack Foster, Ben McKee


To learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethomaspodcast.com


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