Georgia's Kanon Catchings, Nephew of Former Lady Vol, Leads Scoring Against Tennessee

Catchings and Cain, two Georgia players with Tennessee ties, combine for 31 points in loss to Vols

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:47pm

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Kanon Catchings, the nephew of former Lady Vol and WNBA star Tamika Catchings, led Georgia in scoring with 22 points in their overtime loss to Tennessee. Catchings' teammate Blue Cain, a Knoxville native, also contributed 9 points for the Bulldogs.

Why it matters

The matchup featured two players with strong Tennessee connections - Catchings, whose aunt Tamika was a Lady Vol legend, and Cain, a Knoxville native. Their performances highlighted the continued pipeline of talent flowing between Tennessee and Georgia basketball programs.

The details

Catchings, a sophomore forward, was Georgia's leading scorer with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 1 steal. He shot 8-of-14 from the field, 4-of-8 from three-point range, and 2-of-5 from the free throw line. Cain, a junior guard, recorded 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal, going 4-of-10 from the field and 1-of-6 from three.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Kanon Catchings

A sophomore forward for the Georgia Bulldogs basketball team and the nephew of former Lady Vol and WNBA star Tamika Catchings.

Blue Cain

A junior guard for the Georgia Bulldogs basketball team, a Knoxville, Tennessee native who played high school basketball at Catholic High School.

Tamika Catchings

A former Lady Vol basketball player who had her jersey retired at Tennessee, a 4-time WNBA All-American, WNBA MVP, WNBA Finals MVP, and 5-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The game showcased the continued pipeline of talent flowing between Tennessee and Georgia basketball programs, with Catchings and Cain - two players with strong Volunteer State connections - combining for 31 points in the narrow loss to the Vols. Their performances highlighted the enduring impact of Tennessee basketball, both at the collegiate and professional levels.