Could the Tennessee basketball season have gotten off to a better start? The Volunteers passed their first true test of the season with flying colors, finding a way to win against a really good Purdue squad.
We saw flashes of really good play from this team last year at this time, but they couldn’t figure out how to close. On Wednesday in the Bahamas, Grant Williams and Tennessee found a way. That’s a big step in the right direction.
That step earned them a huge resume building win for the NCAA Tournament. It also earned them a shot at the No.