Tennessee Basketball receiving plenty of praise from national, local media

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Tennessee closed out a big week of play with a win over No. 14 Alabama last night in Tuscaloosa, 81-74. Wins next week against SEC opponents No. 18 South Carolina and No. 14 Kentucky will lock in an SEC championship for the Vols.

ESPN analyst Jimmy Dykes didn’t hold back when praising the Vols

Massive win by @Vol_Hoops
They are more than just Dalton Knecht. Vols are legit National Title contenders…
1seed right in front of them
— Jimmy Dykes (@CoachJimmyDykes) March 3, 2024

No huge game for Dalton Knecht? No problem according to Fox Sports’ Aaron Torres.

#4 TENNESSEE goes into a packed road arena and wins the game of the day in College Basketball against #14 Alabama on PRIMETIME!

Vols showed tonight that they can win WITHOUT Knecht going nuclear.

WHAT A WIN!

UT is in SOLE possession of 1st place in the SEC!

GO DAMN VOLS 🍊
— @TorresOnTennessee (@TorresontheVols) March 3, 2024

Knoxville News Sentinel’s Mike Wilson gives us the important stats.

Alabama averages 92.3 points per game in its 27 games against anyone but Tennessee.

Alabama averages 72.5 points per game in two games against Tennessee.

Rick Barnes — and Tennessee — masterclass indeed. https://t.co/VFUPcRPpWX
— Mike Wilson (@ByMikeWilson) March 3, 2024

Caleb Jarreau with The Daily Beacon highlighted the Tennessee defense… and one player in particular.

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Jahmai Mashack orchestrated a defensive performance that helped lead Tennessee basketball over Alabama on Saturday night.

"I could almost say I thought he played the best game he’s played since he’s been at Tennessee."https://t.co/sziHz4g0aq
— The Daily Beacon (@UTKDailyBeacon) March 3, 2024

Dalton Knecht is one of a kind – per Catena Media’s Eli Hershkovich.

There isn’t another player in college hoops who hits this shot. Dalton Knecht, ladies and gentlemen: pic.twitter.com/HRlrLdMZ3S
— Eli Hershkovich (@EliHershkovich) February 29, 2024

Is Dalton Knecht the SEC player of the year? He has Auburn’s Bruce Pearl’s vote.

Bruce Pearl: "Hubbard is the best freshman in the league. He is Dalton Knecht-dangerous in a way of just being able to get hot and make shots."

High praise. Pearl recently said Knecht would get his vote for SEC POTY if Tennessee wins the conference.https://t.co/EVZrmEXwRb
— Stefan Krajisnik (@skrajisnik3) March 1, 2024

Even Crimson Tide fans have to agree… Alabama-based Speakeasy Sports Show thinks the Vols are pretty special.

Last night Alabama basketball held the best scorer in the country to 13 points and kept him out of rhythm all night. They also got the Tennessee bigs in foul trouble. And they still got beat. At home. @Vol_Hoops is really really good y’all.
— The Speakeasy Sports Show (@speaksportsshow) March 3, 2024

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