The Vols are much better than their record as 11 of their 12 losses were by single digits! On the other hand, their last 11 wins were by 13 or more, granted the OT rout over Iowa a bit deceiving. They are physical upfront, something that is much more rare than having good guards.

According the KenPom rankings, Michigan easily worst adjusted defense left in the Dance at 96th. Our power rankings have Tennessee the favorite.

Jarnell Stokes (6-foot-8, 260) and Jeronne Maymon (6-foot-8, 260) combine to average better than 18 rebounds per game. The Volunteers are also red hot as they have won eight of their past nine games, the only loss coming to No. 1 overall seed Florida (56-49) in the SEC tournament.