Key points and takeaways from the TN/Kentucky basketball game
1. KY's frontcourt completely dominated. We had no solutions for PJ Washington. Once he got going we were in trouble because they were getting high percentage shots and we got into foul trouble (Kyle Alexander fouled out and eventually so did Schofield). I believe KY shot an absurdly high percentage and when our defense was focusing on the paint they kicked it out for good shots. KY's post defense kept Grant Williams and Alexander in check and our outside shots were not falling at all despite many open looks
2. If Bowden and Turner cannot make their shots, then we are in trouble. This was our problem last year as well. During big games we couldn't make our outside shots. Admiral Schofield missed some open looks as well
3. Why did coach Barnes not switch to a 2-3 zone earlier? We were getting smoked early in the 2nd half and needed a change to throw off KY's balance. By the time we switched it was too late.
4. Granted, we will not always have a bad shooting game, but our weaknesses showed tonight which includes lack of frontcourt depth, and inconsistent outside shooting
1. KY's frontcourt completely dominated. We had no solutions for PJ Washington. Once he got going we were in trouble because they were getting high percentage shots and we got into foul trouble (Kyle Alexander fouled out and eventually so did Schofield). I believe KY shot an absurdly high percentage and when our defense was focusing on the paint they kicked it out for good shots. KY's post defense kept Grant Williams and Alexander in check and our outside shots were not falling at all despite many open looks
2. If Bowden and Turner cannot make their shots, then we are in trouble. This was our problem last year as well. During big games we couldn't make our outside shots. Admiral Schofield missed some open looks as well
3. Why did coach Barnes not switch to a 2-3 zone earlier? We were getting smoked early in the 2nd half and needed a change to throw off KY's balance. By the time we switched it was too late.
4. Granted, we will not always have a bad shooting game, but our weaknesses showed tonight which includes lack of frontcourt depth, and inconsistent outside shooting