Tennessee Basketball: 5 Things the Volunteers need for Christmas in 2018

By Adam Childs | Dec 20, 2018

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 09: Jordan Bowden #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Volunteers defeated the Bulldogs 76-73. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 06: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates during the 61-59 win against the Kentucky Wildcats in the game at Rupp Arena on February 6, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

2. Admiral Schofield looking like a POY candidate

After a somewhat slow start the year where Schofield only scored 13, 15 and 8 points in his first three games, he has been an absolute force. He has scored 20 or more points in five of his last six games including a 30 point performance against Gonzaga.

He is shooting almost 50% from the field including right at 43% from outside. He is grabbing just under seven rebounds a game and averaging 19.1 points. He has been the overall player that has helped Tennessee to their great start.

The biggest example was when he scored 25 points in the second half of their upset win over Gonzaga. He was unstoppable and was the best player on the court. He single-handedly led the Volunteers to their biggest win in years. He would shoot 6-10 from three-pointers and showed how he is one of the most versatile players in the country.

Not many people were talking about Schofield as one of the best players coming into this year, but after his last few games, they need to start paying attention. As long as he keeps playing at this high level, Tennessee will be a top five team and maybe better.

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