Tennessee basketball remains at the top of the AP Poll after destroying Arkansas. The fifth straight week at the top of the poll marks a program record. After b

The top-ranked Tennessee men's basketball team kicked off SEC play with a win against Arkansas over the weekend, extending their winning streak and setting a new program record for their longest stint atop the Associated Press Top 25 Poll.

Tennessee (14-0, 1-0 SEC) opened Southeastern Conference play last week. The Vols were victorious in their SEC opener against Arkansas, 76-52, at Food City Center. Tennessee is the only undefeated team remaining in Division I men's basketball.

The Gators are coming off their first loss of the season as they play host to the Volunteers, ranked No. 1 in the Top 25 And 1

The Vols have shown the ability to shut down high-level offenses, limiting Baylor to 62 points and holding Illinois to 64 points on 29% shooting. Tennessee has the lockdown perimeter defense to contain Florida's explosive backcourt, but the Gators don't have the defensive chops to limit the Vols inside.

The Nashville, Tennessee star was projected to join the Atlanta Hawks in the 2nd round at pick 49 via Minnesota. Lanier would be joining a stacked roster with Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, and many others.