Candace Parker and Alexis Hornbuckle are on the watch list for one of the highest individual honors in women's college basketball.
The Lady Vols forward and guard are on the pre-season list for the Naismith Trophy.
Parker leads the Lady Vols in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots. Hornbuckle leads the Lady Vols in steals.
Parker and Hornbuckle were both named pre-season candidates for the Wooden Award, as well.
The ladies joined their teammates for practice Monday. Because of final exams, they will not play until Sunday when they visit Texas.
During the 10-day break, Lady Vol Head Coach Pat Summitt said she hopes to focus more on fundamentals, with the rigors of an SEC schedule looming.
"We have a long way to go," Coach Summitt said. "We're a good team, but we can be a great team."
Coach Summitt pointed out rebounding and transition defense as two concerns.
"We need to demand more, and they need to give more," she said. "This is a good time to dial it up."
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