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Tennessee basketball saved by NCAA switch to NET rankings

Feb 27, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jaden Springer (11) brings the ball down court against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

It’s safe to say that Tennessee basketball is one of the most disappointing programs of the year. Rick Barnes team started the season flirting with the top 10 but has now lost two games to schools that are below .500 on the year.

After Saturday’s debacle at the Auburn Tigers, UT fell to 16-7 and a mere 9-7 in the SEC.