Tennessee basketball has secured the No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament, with Purdue holding the top spot. Despite historical shortcomings, Coach Rick Barnes has put together his best team in years. The Vols will have to watch out for Creighton as a potential threat before the Elite Eight. Despite their early exit from the SEC Tournament, Tennessee has avoided facing top-seeded UConn until a potential national championship game.
The team’s lack of Final Four appearances looms large, with only one Elite Eight appearance back in 2010. Analysts from USA TODAY Network and the News Sentinel predict a favorable draw for Tennessee in the tournament, with a potentially tough matchup against Creighton in the Sweet 16. To make a deep run, they point to the need for a consistent big man and a strong supporting cast.
Predictions vary on how far Tennessee will go, with some foreseeing a Sweet 16 exit while others predict a possible Elite Eight appearance. Experts believe Kentucky will be the last SEC team standing in the tournament. Fans can stay updated on the Vols’ journey through the NCAA Tournament by following the “The Volunteer State” podcast hosted by experts from the USA TODAY Network and the News Sentinel.
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