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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Lagerald Vick #24 of the Kansas Jayhawksdribbles past Tennessee Volunteers defense during the first half of the game at the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament at Barclays Center on November 23, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Vols prove they are ELITE with close loss to Kansas

Tennessee basketball photo gallery: Vols rock throwback uniforms vs. Louisville

Tennessee basketball: Louisville’s best shot not enough to beat Vols

Tennessee basketball: Can Kyle Alexander sustain his high level of play?

KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 13: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers guards Shembari Phillips #2 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Thompson-Boling Arena on November 13, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Vols get the win but at times it was UGLY

KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 9: Yves Pons #35 of the Tennessee Volunteers blocks the shot of Marcus Stroman #35 of the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the first half of the game between the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns and the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on November 9, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Men’s basketball by the numbers: Vols 10th in adjusted defense efficiency

KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 9: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers dribbles by Jeremy Hayes #3 of the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the second half of the game between the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns and the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on November 9, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 87-65. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball photo gallery: Admiral Schofield rockin’ new specs

KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 9: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers dribbles the ball during the second half of the game between the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns and the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on November 9, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 87-65. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Grant Williams leads Vols to a win

KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 31: Jordan Bone #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers passes the ball during the game between the Tusculum Pioneers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on October 31, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball preview vs. Louisiana: Vols look to start 2-0

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates with teammates in the first half against the Loyola Ramblers during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Vols’ individual goals for the 2018-19 season

KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 31: Jordan Bowden #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers shoots a layup during the game between the Tusculum Pioneers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on October 31, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: 3 Takeaways from season-opening blowout win

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Admiral Schofield #5 and Lamonte Turner #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate in the first half against the Loyola Ramblers during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball preview vs. Lenoir-Rhyne: Vols look for strong start

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15: Smokey, the mascot of the Tennessee Volunteers, performs during a time out in the second half against the Wright State Raiders in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: 5 bold predictions for the 2018-19 season

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: A fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers cheers during the first half of a game against of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Vols Mailbag: Sweet Sixteen or bust for Tennessee basketball?

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts in the second half against the Loyola Ramblers during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: 5 Vols poised for breakout years in 2018-19

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Admiral Schofield #5 and Lamonte Turner #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate in the first half against the Loyola Ramblers during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Vols look good in their exhibition vs. Tusculum

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 06: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates during the 61-59 win against the Kentucky Wildcats in the game at Rupp Arena on February 6, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Ranking 10 most important games in 2018-19

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: A fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers cheers during the first half of a game against of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Vols mailbag: Quarterback controversy for Jeremy Pruitt?

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Admiral Schofield #5 and Lamonte Turner #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate in the first half against the Loyola Ramblers during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Vols ranked No.6 in AP; tough schedule ahead

KNOXVILLE, TN - JANUARY 13: Jalen Johnson #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers drives against DJ Hogg #1 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half of a game at Thompson-Boling Arena on January 13, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Jalen Johnson shows he can fly like Yves Pons

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: A fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers cheers during the first half of a game against of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Vols mailbag: Basketball Final Four or Football SEC Champs?

KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 21: Admiral Schofield #5 and Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers go to the floor for a loose ball against Mike Okauru #0 of the Florida Gators in the first half of a game at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 21, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Media is loving Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield in the preseason

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Members of the Tennessee Volunteers team huddle before the game against the Loyola Ramblers during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball preview by position: Back court outlook

KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 21: Grant Williams #2 and Derrick Walker #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers react after a three-point basket against the Florida Gators in the second half of a game at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 21, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won 62-57. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball preview by position: Front court outlook

KNOXVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts in the second half of a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 17, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. North Carolina won 78-73. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball: Notes from Rick Barnes presser at Vols 2018 media day

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 10: Rick Barnes the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers gives instructions to his team against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the semifinals of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 10, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Tennessee basketball recruiting: 5-star 2019 guard Josiah James commits to Vols

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: A fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers cheers during the first half of a game against of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Vols Mailbag: Could running back Jeremy Banks end up the starter?

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: A fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers cheers during the first half of a game against of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

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