Tennessee Basketball: Ament's Return, Evans' Rise

0:00On March 11th, Tennessee men's basketball is gearing up for the second round of the SEC Tournament as the number 5 seed with a 21 and 10 record. They're set to face either number 12, Auburn or number 13, Mississippi State on March 13th at 3pm, Eastern on the SEC Network Inn, Nashville, Key Forward, Nate Aiman, the 6th-foot-10 freshman, went through a full practice on March 11th at Memorial Gym, hinting at a possible return soon. Aiman has been sidelines as the February 28th loss to Alabama, missing the last two gains with no official update from the team yet. The vals know they might need to keep rolling without him, especially after adjusting their lineup during his absence. Coach's admit bringing Aiman back could be tricky, as the team has shifted styles, and he'll need time to regain his rhythm. Some players bounce back fast, others take longer, but everyone's eager to slot him in when ready. Meanwhile, freshman guard Amari Evans has stepped up huge, earning steady minutes since mid-February

1:02and delivering a breakout 24-point game. Against Vanderbilt, his first arcane versus South Carolina, where he filled crucial gaps in the front court. With Evans building confidence as a core piece now, Tennessee looks solid heading into the match-up, ready to adapt no matter Aiman's status.