KNOXVILLE – Trae Golden knew he’d have ups and downs.
Tennessee’s point guard expected to have games when he’d score 20 or more points, but the sophomore also anticipated there’d be nights when his contributions might be needed elsewhere.
Ultimately, Golden just wants to help the Volunteers win games.
“It’s a tough balance to have,” he said before practice Thursday, “because it depends on how the defense plays you, it depends on the looks you get, and every night it’s not going to the be the same. I know that, and I know every night I’m not going to get 25.
“Every game’s not going to be the same for me. Some games I’m going to definitely score more, some games I’m going to definitely assist more, and it comes and goes. I’m not going to hang my hat on scoring 25 every night, but being able to run the team and get assists, that’s something that I really look for and that’s something I’ve got to continue to get better at.”