Basketball season has arrived, for real this time. Tennessee took part in a tune-up exhibition game a couple of weeks ago, but now it’s time for the real thing. The 18th ranked Volunteers will take on Tennessee-Martin tonight at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Rick Barnes has a completely new roster, anchored by freshman point guard Kennedy Chandler. The former five-star prospect was electric in Tennessee’s exhibition win over Lenoir-Rhyne, scoring 18 points in the first half. Auburn transfer Justin Powell adds much needed shooting, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield adds some physicality down low.
John Fulkerson, Olivier Nkamhoua, Santiago Vescovi, Josiah-Jordan James and Victor Bailey Jr.