No. 2 Tennessee has emerged as a legitimate Final Four contender this season.
The Volunteers have won nine of their last 10 games and will take a four-game winning streak into their Wednesday night meeting with Florida in Gainesville, Fla.
"Right now, I love this team," Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. "We've got a chance to be as good as we want to be."
Defense has fueled Tennessee's consistent play, as the Vols (18-
