Event Brief
Vols and Lady Vols join Hoops for Hope in Farragut
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: “Hoops for Hope” brought people with Down syndrome to play basketball with the Tennessee men’s and women’s teams during a special day at Farragut High School. The event, held Saturday, focused on giving participants a chance to play and interact with the Vols and Lady Vols.
WHO: Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball teams; individuals with Down syndrome; Hoops for Hope organizers; Farragut High School community
WHAT: A “Hoops for Hope” basketball event pairing participants with the Tennessee Vols and Lady Vols for on-court play and interaction
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026
WHERE: Farragut High School, Farragut, Tennessee
WHY: The event was held to give individuals with Down syndrome the opportunity to play basketball with the Tennessee teams.
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