For the entire offseason, Tennessee basketball fans will rightfully be asking lots of questions about their loss to Loyola Chicago. Why didn’t Rick Barnes go to Grant Williams more? Why did Williams not fight for position? What was up with the lucky bounces? Was it a supernatural presences?
But while the pain of the loss will sting forever, Vols fans everywhere should put the year in perspective. This team was picked to finish 13th in the SEC to start the season. Even the most optimistic analysts and fans were just hoping they’d make the NCAA Tournament.