The Tennessee Volunteers are about to start a new basketball season, and there are a lot of reasons to be excited. The Vols brought in what many call the best transfer portal class in the country and will have a lot of offensive firepower. This team will be different than in years past and focus more on offense than the defensive side of the ball. With Rick Barnes at the helm, this poses as one of the most dangerous teams in all of college basketball.

The Vols On SI Staff Season Predictions

Tennessee guard Jalen Haralson (10) tries to get to the basket while guarded by Xavier forward Nikos Chitikoudis (16) during a college basketball exhibition game on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.…