The Vols were hurt when sophomore forward Duke Crews was suspended.

Crews suffered a 30-day suspension, and then missed both exhibition games with an ankle injury.

Tennessee's first exhibition game was against the California-Pennsylvania Vulcans, winning handily, 106–46.

Crews also missed about a month due to heart problems.

Legend: C = Team Captain Steven Pearl, Quinn Cannington, Tanner Wild, Rick Daniels-Mulholland, Justin Jackson, Brett Jackson Head Coach: Bruce Pearl, Associate Coach: Tony Jones, Assistant Coach: Steve Forbes, Assistant Coach: Jason Shay, Director of Basketball Operations: Ken Johnson