Tennessee freshman guard Troy Henderson has played sporadically when Rick Barnes has needed him over the past several weeks. On Tuesday night against Texas A&M, he played like a starter in the second half and in overtime minutes.

Tennessee basketball assistant coach Gregg Polinsky urged freshman DeWayne Brown II to give more energy in upcoming game against Kentucky.

JP Estrella played 10 minutes off the bench Tuesday night against Texas A&M. Tennessee Basketball’s redshirt sophomore forward missed all five shots he took from the field and was shut out for a second straight game.

Tennessee freshman Nate Ament has played just 17 college games, but the forward has made a veteran-like impact for coach Rick Barnes' squad.

Tennessee suffered its worst loss of the season on the road to Florida on Jan. 10, and coach Rick Barnes is wondering about his team's toughness.

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