December ball is in full swing on Rocky Top. After dropping just a few spots in the top 25 but remaining in there, Tennessee basketball is back at home from the Emerald Coast Classic final rounds, a trip that produced mixed results.
The Vols lost their first game of the year to the Florida State Seminoles but then beat the VCU Rams, another top 25 team, in a thrilling buzzer beater. That explained why they were able to remain in both rankings.
Now, after returning from Florida, they host a team from Florida. The Florida A&M Rattlers come to town to tipoff the month, which will be their last game for 10 days.