Bruce Pearl and his overly talented Tennessee Volunteers come to Rupp Arena tonight to beat up on our little kitty-cats. Over the past four years, this game has become a yearly reminder that Tubby Smith was a terrible recruiter. However, this year's Tennessee team will not only feature Chris Lofton, but also former UK recruit Tyler Smith. You may not remember Tyler Smith, but he was Tubby Smith's whiff #7 in an attempt to find someone to play inside with Randolph Morris. In this episode of Kentucky recruiting mishaps, the Wildcats were beat out by mighty Iowa for Smith's services. Tubby even doctored a family tree in an attempt to form a relationship with Tyler, but the raging nightlife of Iowa City proved to be too much of a draw. After averaging 15 points, 5 rebounds, and making the All Big Ten Freshman team, Tyler decided to transfer home to Tennessee to be closer to his ill father.
Also keep an eye out for J.P. Prince, a relative of Tayshaun.
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