Rick Barnes and the Tennessee basketball program have been going through a rough stretch. The Vols have dropped their last three games, and they take on Louisville next Tuesday in a heavyweight bout. The good news is the Vols have a week off to clean up mistakes and get back to it.
In the meantime, Rick Barnes has been working his tail off on the recruiting trail. Could the Vols land another 5-star? Based on recent reports, the Vols are right in the thick of it for one.
Joe Tipton of On3 reported that 5-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr.