Rick Barnes recaps Tennessee’s win against Kansas

Tennessee defeated Kansas Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

On Tennessee offensive efficiency:

“I think guys are taking shots. I think that’s a big key when guys take open shots. I think it’s really important. I think we have too many guys that work hard at shooting, that have been turning down shots that lead to turnovers. Tonight, when we weren’t playing great basketball and again, you’re playing the clock a little bit. We were stagnant with the ball and just not doing what we needed to do. We will learn from that. We are a very unselfish team, sometimes to a fault to be quite honest with you. We get good looks, we feel good about it. When we’re clicking and playing together, we feel like we’re an inside-out team. That’s not just throwing the ball into the post guys, driving the ball, trying to work hard to get into the high-percentage area, kick out, but the key is that you got to take open shots. If we do that, it takes care of a lot of things. Even if we are missing them because it gives us a chance to keep the four balanced. It keeps us from turning the ball over and letting a team get 19 points because of turnovers and gives us a chance to offensive rebound.”