SEC Basketball: In-depth conference preview

By Stuart Gill | Nov 3, 2016

Mar 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari shouts during the second half of the championship game against Texas A&M Aggies of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky Wildcats won 82-77. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes talks with his players in a huddle in the second half against the LSU Tigers during the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Tennessee Volunteers

2015-16 record: 15-19 overall, 6-12 in SEC

Head coach: Rick Barnes

Notable departures: Kevin Punter, Armani Moore, Devon Baulkman, Ray Kasongo

Notable returnees: Robert Hubbs III, Detrick Mostella, Admiral Schofield, Shembari Phillips, Kyle Alexander

Notable newcomers: Four-star SG Jalen Johnson, four-star PF Grant Williams, four-star SG Kwe Parker, non-ranked SG Jordan Bone, non-ranked PF John Fulkerson, non-ranked SG Jordan Bowden, freshman G Jacob Fleschman, Utah State GS F Lew Evans, redshirt guard Lamonte Turner

Tennessee is another SEC team looking towards the future while they search for recruits who can add to head coach Rick Barnes’ squad. The Volunteers will lose leading scorer Kevin Punter while gaining seven freshman, Utah State graduate transfer Lew Evans and redshirt guard Lamonte Turner.

One of the main bright spots for the upcoming season is Robert Hubbs III, who is projected to be among Tennessee’s leading scorers. The 6’5” hybrid should see more opportunities to put the ball in the basket in 2016-17.

Tennessee has talent, but also a lot of question marks moving forward. They should finish near the bottom of the league this year.

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