5. Mercer at Tennessee: The Vols better be ready for this one. Mercer is no joke. Saw it at Liberty. Rian Holland can ball with any SEC guard. The size, length and athleticism of Stephon Jelks could be an issue. Desmond Ringer, if he stays out of foul trouble, can be a load in the post. Marcus Cohen and Ethan Stair are Bob Hoffmans glue guys who will make plays when the game matters most.
Now Grant Williams can deliver for the Vols. Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said after the win over NC State that the staff asks a lot of Williams. Hoffman is great at taking away the top player on the opposing team. So this will be a test for him. Mercer starts five seniors, so playing on the road wont faze them. This will turn out to be a quality win if the Vols grab it tonight.