On Saturday (12:30 PM ET, CBS), the NCAA selection committee will reveal its current Top 16 seeds. It’s the third year they’ve done so in early February, and the second time the Vols will appear in it. And while last year our enthusiasm was muted after taking a 28-point beating […]
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What Happens When Grant Williams Doesn’t Play Well
Here’s one of the best examples of the difference between last season and now for the Vols. Last season Grant Williams’ worst game, by far, was at Georgia on February 17: 1-of-8 from the floor, five points, four rebounds, fouled out in 25 minutes. And Tennessee lost 73-62, their second […]
Tennessee’s weakness: Defensive efficiency?
As the Vols continue to roll over their opponents, it’s becoming more and more common to hear commentators ask the question, “What is Tennessee’s weakness?” That may not be a fair question for a team that has only lost one game in overtime on a neutral floor to (at the […]
Tennessee at Texas A&M Preview: How Rare Would 20-1 (8-0) Be?
Very, as it turns out. That’s where the Vols would be with a win tomorrow. By my count, only seven SEC teams have started 8-0 in league play since 2000. Kentucky did it in 2003, 2005, 2012, and 2015. Florida did it in 2007, 2013, and 2014. Every one of […]
Short-Handed Vols Skip the Lesson, Blow Out South Carolina
Jordan Bowden tweaked his knee pregame and did not play. Kyle Alexander was in foul trouble early and often, finishing with two points. That opened the door for Chris Silva, who had 28 points and 10 rebounds. Columbia was rocking as South Carolina looked to go to 6-1 in league […]
A Recent History of #1 Seeds & Trying to Get Back to Columbia
We’re less attuned to it at number one, but teams hovering around the top five taking a loss continues to be a big deal. We’re focused on staying atop the AP poll right now, but the real chase is for the four number one seeds (and, if Tennessee continues to […]
Does the difference between a 1-seed and a 2-seed matter?
Short answer: Yes, 1-seeds in the NCAA Tournament win it all much more often than 2-seeds.
Tennessee vs West Virginia Preview
After three consecutive wins for the Big 12 from 2014-16 (and I’m sure a sense of, “Why are we doing this?” from their league), the SEC forged a tie in 2017 and won this event 6-4 last season. The bad news: three of the SEC’s six ranked teams – #16 […]
Grant Williams Scores 43, Vols Beat Vandy in Overtime
This team wants to make sure you keep the media guide handy. When Admiral Schofield put 30 on #1 Gonzaga, we called it the best performance of the post-Chris Lofton era. We mentioned Grant Williams’ 37 points in Memorial Gymnasium last season – the most for any Vol since Ron […]
How Not to Lose at Vanderbilt When Ranked Number One
If you’re looking for the best single performance from the last Tennessee team to reach number one, may I suggest the first meeting between the Vols and Commodores. #6 Tennessee and #16 Vanderbilt met in Knoxville on January 17, 2008, more than a month before the Vols would eventually go […]