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Tennessee basketball lands Justin Powell, should have SEC’s best backcourt in 2021-22

Nov 27, 2020; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Justin Powell (24) makes a three point basket over Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) during the first half at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Your move Rick Barnes skeptics. Tennessee basketball is not done yet completing the team it needs to have for 2021-2022, but the Vols filled one key void on Saturday by adding a sharpshooting transfer guard.

Justin Powell, who played just 10 games in an injury-shortened season as a freshman for Bruce Pearl’s Auburn Tigers this past year, has transferred to the Vols, initially reported by the basketball recruiting site Stock Risers.