Recapping the 2010s decade for Tennessee Vols athletics

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: A fan holds a sign in support of the Tennessee Volunteers before the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 17, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: A fan holds a sign in support of the Tennessee Volunteers before the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 17, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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Men’s basketball

Two head coaches being fired for recruiting violations and a petition that drove another one away were a staple of this decade for Tennessee basketball. But it still remained one of the most prosperous decades in school history when it comes to this sport.

Tennessee basketball’s Top 10 players of the decade 

With different coaches came different styles, but all of them found key players to stand out. This was the best decade for individual talent since the 1980s when it comes to Tennessee basketball. Here are some of the individuals who stand out the most.

Ranking Tennessee basketball’s coaches this decade

There were no interim coaches, but the Tennessee Vols men’s basketball program had four full-time coaches lead them in a game at some point this decade. Here is how they all stack up against each other by performance.

Ranking Tennessee basketball’s NCAA Tournament wins this decade

With one Elite Eight, three Sweet Sixteen appearances and five NCAA Tournament appearances overall, Tennessee basketball had some memorable games in the postseason. Here is a look at how all those wins rank.

Tennessee basketball’s 10 best regular season wins this decade

Outside of the postseason, Tennessee basketball scored some huge regular season wins that nobody will soon forget this decade. Here is how they rank against each other.

Ranking Tennessee basketball’s finish to every season this decade 

Memorable NCAA Tournament runs made this one of the most successful seasons in history for Tennessee Vols basketball. Here is how each finish ranks.

Tennessee basketball’s all-decade team (Coming Thursday, Dec. 26)

As we mentioned with players, this was the best decade for individual Tennessee basketball talent since the 1980s. Here’s how you could build a roster of that talent.