College Basketball News

Vols C Chism has bruised spine, elbow (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Tennessee center Wayne Chism bruised his spine and elbow when he hit the floor after blocking a shot during the No. 14 Volunteers' victory over Louisiana Lafayette. He will make a full recovery and be evaluated day to day, associate athletic trainer Chad Newman said Tuesday. Coach Bruce Pearl said the team hopes he can return during the week if his recovery allows.