The first test (that counts) has arrived for Tennessee basketball. The Volunteers hit the road tonight to face Wisconsin, a team looking to rebound from an NIT appearance last season. Greg Gard brings back the bulk of his team, and he’ll be looking to make a statement tonight.
The Badgers got off to a hot start this week, beating Arkansas State 105-76. It was more of an uptempo approach from Wisconsin, which averaged just 65 points last year. Gard is hoping that his team’s continuity will lead to more offense this season.
However, he runs into what will surely be one of the best defenses in the country tonight.