Tennessee’s Players Era Tournament bracket path revealed
An interesting matchup in a couple of different ways.
Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Bishop Boswell (3) reacts in this second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Players Era Tournament officially revealed both brackets on Thursday, outlining the path for each team during the Thanksgiving week event. Las Vegas will play host again, where Tennessee will open up on Tuesday, November 24th against Maryland.
Yes, that sets up an obvious meeting with former Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell, who will now be tasked with slowing down Dai Dai Ames, Juke Harris and Terrence Hill Jr. The winner will advance to play either San Diego State or Iowa State on Thanksgiving day. The losers will meet each other in the consolation bracket.
Tennessee is on the side of St. John’s, Texas Tech and Louisville. A potential meeting between Louisville and Tennessee could be a top ten matchup come November.
On the other side, defending champs Michigan headline the field. Gonzaga and Alabama are two more big-time teams that will threaten to make the title game. Tennessee’s non-conference schedule is always loaded, and this year will be no different.