Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) defends Georgia Southern guard Deuce Dean (2) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee’s bench reacts during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) goes up for a shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes is seen on the bench during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) takes a shot while defended by Georgia Southern forward Avantae Parker (25) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) and Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12) defend Georgia Southern forward Nate Bradford (23) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) dribbles while defended by Georgia Southern forward Avantae Parker (25) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) runs up the court as Georgia Southern center Carlos Curry (10) watches during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Georgia Southern head coach Charlie Henry looks to the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) takes a shot while defended by Georgia Southern center Carlos Curry (10) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) keeps his eyes on the ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) takes a shot while defended by Georgia Southern forward Avantae Parker (25) and Georgia Southern guard Tyron Moore (12) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles up the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) passes the ball during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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Tennessee cheerleaders cheer during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) is defended by Georgia Southern forward Avantae Parker (25) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes reacts on the bench during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) looks to pass during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) dribbles down the court during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) smiles on the bench during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) is defended by Georgia Southern forward Cam Bryant (1) during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia Southern at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Tennessee defeated Georgia Southern 74-56.

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