IT IS DONE: Cuonzo Martin, a former Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball star, send urgent message to the Entire Tennessee Volunteers team after appointing him as has new head coach of….

It’s official — Cuonzo Martin, former Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball head coach and standout figure, is making his return to Rocky Top. The university has reappointed Martin as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program, and the news has sparked excitement, nostalgia, and major expectations across the fanbase.

Shortly after the announcement, Martin sent an urgent and heartfelt message to the entire Volunteers team. In it, he emphasized a renewed culture of toughness, discipline, and pride in wearing the orange and white. He reminded the players of the rich tradition at Tennessee and challenged them to commit fully — not just to winning games, but to representing the university with integrity and grit.

“I’m back — and we’re going to do this the right way,” Martin reportedly told the team. “It’s time to restore that Volunteer fight and give everything we’ve got for this program, for the fans, and for each other.”