Incredibly gritty win, with big contributions from a bunch of guys. Really important because the Vols showed they can beat a quality team on the road without Knecht going off, and it also showed how much DK has learned to impact the game in other ways. He made the great entry pass to Aidoo and started the rotation that led to a James 3. His gravity is incredible, resulting in open looks all night.
Special shout-out to Mashack, who was enormous tonight with those threes, the defense on Sears, and some incredible steals and deflections. James with his usual solid game and the bonus of a few 3's, Santi was a monster on defense and a coach on (and off!) the floor, and ZZ was his usual clutch self. Biggest win of the year, and the most satisfying as well, shutting that place up.