The 2020-2021 season is behind us, and though its ending was undoubtedly disappointing, there are reasons to be optimistic about next year’s team.
Sitting squarely atop that list is incoming point guard Kennedy Chandler. He’s the fourth 5-star guard Tennessee’s signed in the last three cycles and will likely be the focal point of next year’s team. I’ll touch on him a bit more down below. Chandler is a sure thing but is currently surrounded by some unknowns as the Vols’ roster is set to undergo some serious renovations this offseason.
Reserves Drew Pember and Davonte Gaines have both announced they’re in search of new opportunities, and while I have no absolute information here, I would imagine both moves were encouraged by the staff.