Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) dunks past Alabama forwards Jarin Stevenson (15) and Grant Nelson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tennessee players react after a three-point basket by guard Dalton Knecht (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) shoots as he is defended by Kentucky forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) dunks the ball against Texas forward Dylan Disu (1) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) makes a short jump shot against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) dunks the ball against Saint Peter's during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) loses the ball ahainmst Texas forward Dillon Mitchell (23) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
FILE - Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht plays during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. Knecht is the AP All-SEC player of the year and newcomer of the year in balloting released Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) drives past Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht celebrates after scoring against Saint Peter's during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)