Tennessee got a point guard. So? Their backcourt was already reasonably loaded. If Villanova couldn't win with an overwhelming perimeter team next year, how do you expect Tennessee to? They are nothing more than a gimmick team who won't surprise anyone this year.

uh, steve, who expected tennessee to win the national title? i really don't see that anywhere in that post. as a vol fan i do think smith matters. no point guard = no shots for lofton = we are screwed.

It's football time in Tennessee!

ummm, not sure what you guys are talking about. Villanova was a great team with lots of wins last year without a big man. And, I don't see where anything was mentioned about a national championship for the Vols in the article. He is just saying that Ramar should be an important piece of the team as a freshman already and he appears to be a good guard who appears to have the potential to play well this year already.

Uh Steve, TN had 7 contributors last year, including a 6'4" guard turned power forward. Difference this year is that they will have numbers and a whole lot more talent (albeit young talent). We'll see if your gimmick comment holds up - I think no.

Another Michigan blue chip recruit that decides not to go to the U of M. Good work Tommy.

Nove wasn't a gimmick, it was done out of neccesity when their all america 4 got hurt. They will be tough this year even after losing two stars.

You don't sneak up on people in conference play. The Vols may have snuck up on an overrated Texas Team in December, but everyone knew what was coming and they played hard to gain a number 2 seed. I'm ure even withotu Wingate they will still be atleast a 4 seen

Steve - with about 12 true centers in all of college basketball most schools rely on perimeter shooting. With your logic isn't nearly every team a gimmick team?

I like the idea of scheduling tough opponents out of conference.

There are only two places in Tennessee have National Championship contention each year and Men's Basketball isn't one of them,Buti bet by the time these 4 are Seniors they might be talking 3 teams from campus

Why is the second guy using the moniker Carlton Dotson? A little insensitive don't you think?

910 on the SAT?? another college athlete who I'm SURE won't get any help in all his sociology, sports medicine, and communications classes....

Since UT whipped florida twice in Bruce's first season, it looks like Pearl's got Billy Donovan's number. It's going to be fun to see what happens this year with the core of that team returning and the infusion of new talent. Go Vols!