He is the inspiration behind the logo the university adopted in 1983. The name gained momentum as more and more newspapers referred to back to the military spirit of the men of Tennessee.

The state's tri-star logo — representing East ... Smokey Grey is now officially a school color of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, joining the iconic Pantone 151 orange and white.

It just felt amazing to go out there and compete with my brothers and just go out there and be back on the court with them.” ...