Today’s opponent previews take a look at a couple of SEC programs looking to take the next step.
Countdown to Tipoff: 21 Days
Tennessee Volunteers
2016-17 Record: 16-16 (8-10 SEC)
Head Coach: Rick Barnes (Third season)
Key Departures: G Robert Hubbs III
Key Returnees: F Grant Williams, G Jordan Bone, G Jordan Bowden, F Admiral Schofield
Top Recruits: G James Daniel III, F Yves Pons
Tennessee had about as up-and-down of a season as a basketball team can have last year.