Jan 16, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Victor Bailey Jr. (12) and guard Jaden Springer (11) and guard Santiago Vescovi (25) and guard Josiah-Jordan James (5) and guard Yves Pons (35) after a timeout against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
It’s been hard to get a read on this Tennessee basketball team all year. After starting in the top 25 and getting as high as No. 6, the Vols have been fading for about two months now, and they appear to be limping into the NCAA Tournament.