The 1969-1970 Tennessee basketball team, coached by Ray Mears, had a decent season with a 16-9 overall record and a 10-8 record in SEC play, finishing fifth in the conference. The team was solid defensively, allowing an average of just 64.3 points per game, which ranked ninth out of 202 teams. However, their offense struggled at times, averaging just 67.8 points per game, which was ranked 188th in the country out of 201 teams. Despite their offensive struggles, the team still managed to finish with a winning record and compete in a tough SEC conference.