March Madness: 10 key seniors for the 2019 NCAA Tournament

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 11: Josh Perkins #13 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs brings the ball up the court against the Pepperdine Waves during a semifinal game of the West Coast Conference basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bulldogs defeated the Waves 100-74. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – JANUARY 23: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts in overtime against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the game at Memorial Gym on January 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee won 88-83 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

9. Admiral Schofield, Forward, Tennessee

The dynamic duo of Tennessee’s star player Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield will enter their final NCAA Tournament, with their highest expectations yet.

While Williams, the SEC Player of the Year, is the clear leader on the Vols, Schofield isn’t behind.

And while Williams is a junior, Schofield carries the valuable experience as a senior into his final NCAA Tournament.

Schofield will need to serve as a big leader both on and off the court, especially in the later rounds. Tennessee should have no problem making it through the first round or two of the NCAA tournament. However, as the tournament gets in its later stages, Tennessee will be faced with more adversity, and that is when the leadership of players such as Schofield will come into play.

Additionally, Williams is frequently in foul trouble, and therefore Schofield will have to stay out of foul trouble, and be able to step up as the top scorer and defender on the floor, both of which he is fully capable of.

Ultimately, Schofield might be overshadowed by Williams at times, but this March, it will need to be all hands on deck for Tennessee. The biggest impact makers will be Williams and Schofield, but the leadership of Admiral will be crucial in the Vols journey to the Final Four.

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