One year after Dalton Knecht’s success, the Vols landed a fifth-year guard from North Florida who could help steer the last unbeaten squad to a national title.

Chaz Lanier scored 24 points and top-ranked Tennessee never trailed during a 67-52 win over Norfolk State on Tuesday in Knoxville, Tenn. Lanier made 8 of 18 attempts from the

Tennessee Basketball has the SEC Player of the Week for the second straight week, with Chaz Lanier sharing the honors with Kentucky’s Koby Brea on Monday. Lanier last week combined to score 54 points in wins over Norfolk State and Arkansas.

The Nashville, Tennessee star was projected to join the Atlanta Hawks in the 2nd round at pick 49 via Minnesota. Lanier would be joining a stacked roster with Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, and many others.

Chaz Lanier shares the approach to defending No. 23 Arkansas, why he decided to join Rick Barnes' top-ranked Volunteers and discusses how to manage the challenges of being ranked No. 1.