Vols’ Fulkerson and Chandler out against Alabama due to COVID-19

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) shoot past the Presbyterian defense during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP…

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) shoot past the Presbyterian defense during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

by: Reece Van Haaften

Posted: Dec 29, 2021 / 09:03 PM EST

Updated: Dec 29, 2021 / 09:03 PM EST

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WATE) — Tennessee super senior John Fulkerson and freshman Kennedy Chandler will miss the Alabama game due to testing positive for COVID-19.

The news was first reported by 247Sports. Both players had symptoms when they returned to campus after the team’s Christmas break. Both players were given COVID tests.

The Vols (9-2) enter Wednesday night’s game as the No. 14 team in the country coming off a big win against No. 6 Arizona. The Crimson Tide (9-3) are ranked No. 19. It is the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Alabama is 6-0 this year at home.

The Vols next game is Wednesday, Jan. 5, against Ole Miss. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Boling Arena.