Teams that get back in transition have given UMass the most trouble and that is what the Vols do well. Likewise, they match up well against teams that live off the three-point shot, but that is not what the Vols rely on.

Height wise, Tennessee matches up well on the perimeter. The Vols outscore teams by 8.5 points per game and are much better than their deceptive straight up mark. That is much better than UMass at 5.1 against an inferior schedule. Mass played the 67rd ranked schedule to 37 for UT.

Their last five losses were all by single digits, three of those by five or fewer. In fact, 11 of their 12 losses were by single digits!

On the other hand, their last nine wins were by 13 or more, granted the OT rout over Iowa a bit deceiving. Our power line has Vols by six. They have all the signs of being the next VCU/La Salle.