AP preseason men’s basketball poll: Where the Vols are ranked

AP preseason men’s basketball poll: Where the Vols are ranked.

The 2020-21 men’s college basketball season is approaching.

Tennessee will tipoff the season Nov. 25 against Charlotte at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Vols will open Southeastern Conference play Dec. 30 at Missouri.

The Associated Press released its preseason 2020-21 men’s basketball poll Monday. Tennessee is ranked No. 12 to start the season.

Tennessee finished the 2019-20 campaign 17-14 (9-9 SEC) before the coronavirus pandemic prematurely ended the season. The season came to an end before the Vols’ first game in the SEC Tournament.

NEXT: Tennessee’s regular-season non-conference schedule