So, you're saying there's a chance? While some Tennessee Vols fans might be feeling a bit low after the loss to the Florida Gators, don't let that take away from the fact that UT is still one of the best teams in the country and it will enter the NCAA Tournament with plenty of confidence.
Before the loss to the Gators, Tennessee took down Auburn in the semifinals, providing a bit of a gun punch to Auburn, the No. 1 overall seed for March Madness. This is something the Vegas oddsmakers are keeping in mind. Following Selection Sunday, FanDuel released updated odds for the natty and Tennessee has been set at +2100.
Tennessee basketball has the 6th-best odds to win the NCAA Tournament
As things stand, Tennessee indeed has the sixth-best odds to win it all, as it's behind Duke, Florida, Auburn, Houston and Alabama. With the way the Midwest Region is set, a potential matchup with Houston could be on the way for the Vols with a trip to the Final Four on the line.
If all goes to plan, those two powerhouses will be facing off in the Elite Eight, which is a matchup a lot of people would gladly sign up for. Tennessee has never reached the Final Four, but Rick Barnes is ready to change that.
Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler are the leaders for the Vols, but Jordan Gainey has been superb of late and other seniors, including Jahmai Mashack, have been fun to watch too. We've said it for several weeks now, but this postseason has all the makings of being a special one for this group.
Yes, a small setback was suffered against Florida with the conference glory on the line, but give props to the Gators - they were electric and deserved the trophy. Having said that, Tennessee is ready to regroup and go on a deep run. March Madness is here and anything can happen. This includes the Vols potentially being the last ones standing.