All the talk around Tennessee so far this season has been about coach Bruce Pearl and his upcoming suspension for violating NCAA rules and misleading investigators. After the 24th-ranked Volunteers' 78-68 victory over No. 7 Villanova on Friday in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off, it may be time to start talking about the players. "It would be good for people to write about these kids and how we play," said Pearl, who was suspended for Tennessee's first eight Southeastern Conference games. "We're in the season right now. And I think the focus should be shifted to our season and where we're at. Obviously I'm happy for the guys. We've handled some adversity. Now we have to handle some success. That will be the next step for this basketball team." Read more:http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=303300222
