Jan 23, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes speaks with Tennessee Volunteers guard Yves Pons (35) and forward John Fulkerson (10) during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Although he may come under fire at times, Rick Barnes has a knack for developing talent and making players more complete. When Tennessee basketball hosts the Florida Gators Sunday, it will celebrate two seniors who exemplify that in a big way.
John Fulkerson and Yves Pons are two totally different players from totally different backgrounds.