What happened: Former standout Stephens has signed an NBA deal, according to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics department. The move was highlighted alongside updates on several other Mocs opening their professional seasons.

Why it matters: The announcement underscores the ongoing presence of former program players at the professional level. It provides a status check on recent departures navigating the current basketball landscape.

What to watch: The program continues to monitor alumni progress throughout the current professional basketball season.