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Tennessee basketball: A look at the Vols road to the Final Four

By Billy Williford

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 16: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates during the 82-78 win over the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 16: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates during the 82-78 win over the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 17: Bruce Pearl of the Auburn Tigers gives celebrates after 84-64 win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the final of the SEC Basketball Championships at Bridgestone Arena on March 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 17: Bruce Pearl of the Auburn Tigers gives celebrates after 84-64 win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the final of the SEC Basketball Championships at Bridgestone Arena on March 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

No.2 Tennessee Volunteers (29-5)

Knoxville, TN – Southeastern Conference
Head coach: Rick Barnes

Best win

This one is tough because the Vols had many good wins. I think you have to consider the two wins against Kentucky, one at home and the other in the SEC Tournament Semifinals. But, then there is the neutral site win over Gonzaga who was ranked No.1 in the nation at the time.

Worst loss

Like Virginia, who we cover later, Tennessee doesn’t have a “bad” loss. Certainly getting beat by 17 points in Rupp Arena or 20 points to Auburn in the SEC Championship Game isn’t great, but those are two quality teams.

Longest streak

After the loss to Kansas in the NIT Season Tip-Off Championship Game, the Vols went on a 19-game win streak. They won 16 of those games by double digits.

What they do best

Despite the showing against Auburn on Sunday Tennessee’s offense is one of the most efficient in the country. They ranked 3rd in adjusted offensive efficiency with a rating of 122.5. The interior defense has been fantastic throughout the season as well only allowing opponents to shoot 55,7 percent from inside the arc.

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