Tobias Harris has impressed Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl with his work ethic.
"He's played terrifically. He has played great down the stretch," Pearl said. "He's a professional at a very, very young age because of his discipline, his toughness, his mental focus, his preparation."
It probably doesn't hurt that Harris gets in an early morning workout on his own time nearly every day or spends what little free time he gets resting rather than partying or goofing off like so many other college students.
"He came in solid, but I think you've seen a lot of growth," Pearl said. "You've seen a lot of growth defensively, you've seen some growth in his ability to shoot the basketball. He has just gotten better, he's gotten bigger, he's gotten quicker, faster, more versatile and he's absolutely been a delight to coach. He's an amazing competitor."
Harris is averaging 15.2 points and 7.3 rebounds.