WSMV Channel 4 Martin working on 'blueprint' for Vols' success
By BETH RUCKER
AP Sports Writer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - When Cuonzo Martin accepted the Tennessee coaching job in the spring, he knew he only wanted players who were interested in working with him. So he gave the veteran Volunteers the choice to leave if they weren't committed to playing for him.
Two signees left. So did Tobias Harris and Scotty Hopson, who had their sites on the NBA draft even before former coach Bruce Pearl was fired. Everyone else stayed.
Martin says those who remained just want the blueprint for how to be successful on and off the court. And while most of the offseason attention on Tennessee was focused on NCAA violations committed under Pearl, Martin has quietly been working hard to put his own mark on the program.
The Vols begin practice for the 2011-12 season Friday.
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