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Tennessee basketball: How Vols newcomers played in season-opener

Dec 8, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jaden Springer (11) brings the ball up court against the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Four players made their debut in the Tennessee basketball Volunteers’ win over the Colorado Buffaloes.

A handful of newcomers made their debuts Tuesday night for Tennessee basketball in the Vols’ season-opening win over the Colorado Buffaloes. From graduate transfers to five-star freshmen, Rick Barnes had help from four new faces running the court in UT’s 56-47 victory at Thompson Boling Arena on Rocky Top.