Tennessee Basketball Aims for Final Four in NCAA Tournament

Tennessee basketball, entering the NCAA Tournament as a 2-seed for the second consecutive year, aims to capitalize on its momentum after reaching the Elite Eight in 2024, tying the program's deepest run in history. The Vols have historically performed well as a 2-seed, with previous appearances leading to significant playoff progress, including a Sweet Sixteen run in 2019. This year, they will face 15-seed Wofford in the first round, with high expectations set by ESPN's Men's Basketball Power Index, which gives them a 95.7% chance of victory and a 78.8% chance of advancing to the Sweet 16. Tennessee's coach, Rick Barnes, has yet to take the team to the Final Four, but this favorable seeding presents a strong opportunity to change that narrative. With their eyes set on making history, the Vols hope to continue their positive trajectory in the tournament. The first-round game is set for Thursday at 6:50 PM EDT at Rupp Arena in Kentucky.