Tennessee basketball wins a hard-fought battle against No. 3 Houston 76-73 in the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas. The Elite 8 rematch lived up to the hype, as the new-look Vols rallied to upset the Cougars and remain undefeated.
Rick Barnes and the Vols' stock is skyrocketing at the end of November, and they have already proven that this retooled, revamped Tennessee squad is ready to compete with the best teams in the country this season.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie remains one of the best transfer portal signings for the Vols as he continues to lead the Vols offense, scoring 22 points while shooting 31% from the field and 33% from three-point range.