Tennessee cruised to an easy win in the season opener on Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling arena, downing Rick Barnes’ alma mater to the tune of 86-41. It was a pretty solid night for the Vols all around, but you know Barnes had some nitpicking to do.
Here are the highlights from his press conference.
On Yves Pons...
“I think everyone is happy for him because of how hard he works. He showed his athletic ability, and on defense he’s a guy that is getting better and better with that. We think he can be a difference maker.