With the Volunteers making it past the first two rounds, when the ball goes up against Ohio State, it's a good time for Tennessee to peak.

It's a good time for the Vols to prove they are championship contenders, and show they are here to stay among the nations elite.

It's a good time to be more aggressive than ever, making sure that every loose ball belongs to the team in Orange.  

It's a good time for the freshman frontcourt to show they are no longer of freshman caliber, but experienced post player, ready to stand toe-to-toe with one of the top NBA prospects in the nation.

It's a good time to run the offense, playing as one unit, showing off the charisma that everyone knows is their.

It's a good time for the offense to click, not only for the shots to go in, but for the right shots to go in.

It's a good time for the pressure defense to reach an even greater degree, trying to put the Buckeye freshman in a position they have never been in before, and show them the true meaning of pressure in the Sweet 16.

It's a good time for the Volunteer faithful to show their support for the Vols, showing the nation that Tennessee basketball is here to stay, and they have many behind them.

It's a good time to show it's great to be a Tennessee Vol in March.

It's a good time for Bradshaw to prolong his Tennessee career one more time.

It's a good time for Lofton to show why he's the best pressure shooter in the nation.

It's a good time for JuJuan Smith to show the nation all he can do.

It's a good time for Duke Crews, Wayne Chism, Ramar Smith and Josh Tabb to show which elite freshman class is ready for the Elite Eight.

It's a good time for Jordan Howell and Ryan Childress to show that the future of Tennessee basketball isn't just in its freshman class.

But most importantly:

It's a good time to play Tennessee basketball.