Tennessee Legend Ron Slay Celebrates Vols' Sweet 16 Win With Hilarious Doorbell Video

SEC Network analyst Ron Slay brought the energy after Tennessee's victory over Iowa State.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:27pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the raw energy and excitement of a college basketball game, players' faces and jerseys dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of paint.Tennessee's Sweet 16 victory ignites a wave of celebratory energy among the Vols' passionate fanbase.Rocky Top Today

Tennessee basketball legend and SEC Network analyst Ron Slay posted a hilarious postgame reaction video on social media after the Vols' 76-62 win over Iowa State in the Sweet 16. Slay used his doorbell camera to deliver an energetic message to Tennessee's fanbase, celebrating the team's dominant performance on the boards and looking ahead to their Elite Eight matchup against Michigan.

Why it matters

As one of Tennessee's most passionate supporters, Slay's reaction video captured the excitement and pride of Vols fans following the team's tournament success. His social media presence and analysis on SEC Network have made him a beloved figure among the Tennessee faithful, and this video further cemented his status as a true ambassador for the program.

The details

In the video, Slay can be heard shouting, "Somebody at the Doe!!! Somebody at the Doe!!! Vol Nation, ain't nobody but US!!! Boom Boom Room was wide open...Don't say nothing, we getting a key made right now!!!" Slay was clearly thrilled with Tennessee's dominant rebounding performance, which saw them out-rebound Iowa State 43-22. Vols center Felix Okpara and forward Jaylen Carey both recorded double-doubles in the win.

  • Tennessee defeated Iowa State 76-62 in the Sweet 16 on March 28, 2026.
  • The Vols will face Michigan in the Elite Eight on March 30, 2026.

The players

Ron Slay

A Tennessee basketball legend and current SEC Network analyst who is known for his passionate support of the Vols program.

Felix Okpara

The Tennessee center who recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Iowa State.

Jaylen Carey

The Tennessee forward who also recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Sweet 16 victory.

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What they’re saying

“Somebody at the Doe!!! Somebody at the Doe!!! Vol Nation, ain't nobody but US!!! Boom Boom Room was wide open...Don't say nothing, we getting a key made right now!!!”

— Ron Slay, SEC Network Analyst

What’s next

Tennessee will face 1-seed Michigan in the Elite Eight on Sunday, March 30, 2026, with a trip to the Final Four on the line.

The takeaway

Ron Slay's exuberant reaction video captured the excitement and pride of Tennessee fans following the team's dominant performance in the Sweet 16. As a beloved figure within the Vols' fanbase, Slay's social media presence has made him an important ambassador for the program, and this video further cemented his status as a true Tennessee icon.