The 1954-1955 Tennessee basketball team had a solid season, finishing with a record of 15-7 and placing fourth in the SEC MBB. Led by coach Emmett Lowery, the team had an impressive scoring average of 81.9 points per game, ranking 22nd out of 150 teams. Their opponents averaged 72.2 points per game against them, ranking 73rd out of 147 teams.

Despite not having a particularly challenging schedule, the team's Strength of Schedule (SOS) was low, ranked 128th out of 162 teams, indicating that they may not have faced the strongest opponents. However, their SRS (Simple Rating System) of 3.21 shows that they were a decent team overall, ranking 59th out of 162 teams.

Overall, the 1954-1955 Tennessee basketball team had a respectable season, demonstrating their ability to score points and compete in the SEC. While they may not have faced the toughest competition, their performance shows that they had the potential to compete with some of the stronger teams in the conference.