Tennessee Basketball: 5 Games You Must Watch in 2014-15

By Jonathan Brannon

Tennessee Basketball: 5 Games You Must Watch in 2014-15

Tennessee Basketball — The Tennessee Volunteers have a new coach in town, Donnie Tyndall. As this season approaches, take a look at some of the biggest games for the new coach and his squad.

5. VCU Nov. 14

VCU Basketball

5. VCU Nov. 14

VCU Basketball — For the past few years, Shaka Smart has proven to be a great motivator and an adept coach. Look for Tennessee to be challenged early against the Rams at the Veterans Classic in Annapolis.

4. Orlando Classic Nov. 27-30

Kansas Jayhawks

4. Orlando Classic Nov. 27-30

Kansas Jayhawks — The Volunteers’ non-conference schedule gets even tougher as the team participates in the Orlando Classic. Assuming the Vols win their first game, Tennessee has the potential to play against teams like Kansas, Marquette or Michigan State.

3. North Carolina State Dec. 6

NC State Basketball

3. North Carolina State Dec. 6

NC State Basketball — Tennessee goes on the road to face former SEC coach Mark Gottfried’s group in Raleigh. While the Vols play a number of tough opponents in the non-conference, this tough road test will be a good measure of how capable this Tennessee team will be.

2. Kentucky Feb. 17

Kentucky Wildcats

2. Kentucky Feb. 17

Kentucky Wildcats — John Calipari’s team returns so much talent it’s scary. Everyone in the SEC is aware of the Wildcats. As the Vols host Kentucky this season, look for a battle against one of the country’s best.

1. Auburn Jan. 31

Auburn Bruce Pearl

1. Auburn Jan. 31

Auburn Bruce Pearl — While this game may not be the most challenging game of the year, it is the game that all Volunteer basketball fans must watch. After such an impactful stint in Knoxville, Bruce Pearl will return in a different shade of orange.

Jonathan Brannon is a College Basketball writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @jbrannon89, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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