Why five teams were overhyped, why five were undervalued
With just over a month of the college basketball season behind us, it's time to examine the reasons behind the pundits' worst predictions.
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2020 Schedule
7-1, 1st in SEC
- 11/5W 78-63
- 11/12W 82-63
- 11/1620W 75-62
- 11/20W 76-41
- 11/25W 58-46
- 11/29L 60-57
- 11/3020W 72-69
- 12/4W 72-43
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Power Rankings: Ohio State, Maryland keep Big Ten relevant
Louisville of the ACC remains No. 1, but the Big Ten is well represented, even without preseason favorite Michigan State.
No. 21 Vols top Florida A&M 72-43 for 31st straight home win
John Fulkerson scored 15 points to lead five Tennessee players in double figures as the 21st-ranked Volunteers trounced winless Florida A&M 72-43 on Wednesday night for their 31st consecutive home victory.
Big game for Fulkerson in Vols win (2:37)
Bowden connects with Fulkerson on inbounds alley-oop (0:25)
Turner’s buzzer-beater gives No. 17 Vols win over No. 20 VCU
Lamonte Turner made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give No. 17 Tennessee a 72-69 victory over No. 20 VCU in the Emerald Coast Classic third-place game on Saturday.
FSU hands No.17 Tennessee 1st loss in Emerald Coast Classic
Devin Vassell scored 13 points and made a key steal and pair of free throws in the final minute as Florida State upended No. 17 Tennessee 60-57 on Friday in the Emerald Coast Classic.
Tennessee's Pons denies the would-be layup (0:23)
No. 17 Tennessee extends home win streak to 30 games (1:34)
No. 17 Vols top Chattanooga 58-46 for 30th straight home win
Lamonte’ Turner had 17 points and 12 assists as No. 17 Tennessee beat Chattanooga 58-46 on Monday to extend the longest active home winning streak in Division I to 30 games.
Top questions for Feast Week and best potential tourney matchups
Top teams, Final Four rematches and tropical locations will be among the prominent themes of Feast Week. Here's a taste of what we'll see.
Power Rankings: Get ready for a Feast Week shake-up
The majority of college basketball's top teams will face significant challenges -- some against each other -- during Thanksgiving week.
College basketball picks: Who are the biggest early surprises?
ESPN.com's college hoops experts make their picks for this weekend and also look ahead to Feast Week.
Tennessee, Florida St. part of 2020 Charleston field
Tennessee and Florida State highlight the field for the 2020 Charleston Classic.
No. 20 Tennessee seniors dominate in win over Hornets (1:43)
No. 20 Tennessee breezes past Alabama State 76-41
Jordan Bowden scored 16 points to lead four Tennessee players in double figures Wednesday night as the 20th-ranked Volunteers trounced Alabama State 76-41 for their 29th straight home victory.
Bowden drops the hammer on massive fast-break jam (0:26)
Tennessee's Pons rises up to slam alley-oop from Turner (0:26)
Hot board: After signing day dust settles, who's left?
College basketball's early signing period ends Wednesday. Here's who will still be available, and the schools most likely to sign them.
Power Rankings: Can Michigan State stay on top?
Kentucky's stay at No. 1 was brief thanks to Evansville's shocking upset. This week, the Spartans get the nod over No. 2 Duke.
Rick Barnes' enduring genius and other hot takes I can prove
Tennessee and Virginia are still extremely relevant, and Arizona's Zeke Nnaji is the freshman not enough people are talking about.
Bowden leads by example for young Vols (1:56)
Carter gets last laugh after Pons blocks his dunk (0:26)
Bowden scores 18 as Tennessee upsets No. 20 Washington 75-62
Jordan Bowden scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half, Lamonte Turner had 16 points and Tennessee upset No. 20 Washington 75-62 on Saturday in Toronto.
Carter runs the floor and beats the defense for a slam (0:22)
2019-20 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 0-0 | - | 8-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| LSU | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game71.3209th
Rebounds Per Game39.679th
Assists Per Game15.866th
Points Allowed55.98th
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2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 19 | 17 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Springer | SG | Signed | 94 |
| Keon Johnson | SF | Signed | 90 |
| Corey Walker | PF | Signed | 87 |
| Santiago Vescovi | PG | Committed | 77 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 19-21 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |