Coming off it’s best NBA Draft of the modern era, we can look at Tennessee basketball and say the program is heading on the right track under Rick Barnes. One thing that could certainly help it is the success of those former Vols in the pros.
After all, NBA success helps coaches recruit top-notch talent. With all four key contributors from last year who entered the draft inking deals with teams, three of whom were drafted and one of whom went in the first round, there are lots of opportunities to showcase that.
But who’s in the best position to succeed?