POG tonight is…

[walkenvol]

Igor Milicic 21 points, 10 boards, 5 assists. His 3 point shooting has been really good the last 2-3 games which we’ve all been saying for us to reach our full potential, Igor has to get to his historical averages on 3’s.

Honorable mention to ZZZ who was very accurate tonight with 21 points and 8 assists.

 

[Jpcisco]

Both players were great but shout out to Okpara. Thought it was one of his best games in a Tennessee uniform. Blocking shots, playing great d, made some big free throws. He is really starting to come around and find his role.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Igor is really starting to find his groove it looks like. ZZ and Okpara both had good games. I would love to know what’s wrong with Lanier. He doesn’t look remotely the same as he did earlier on in the year.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

I almost want to give it to Barnes for having a game plan that necessarily involved going to the basket!

Player of the game tonight Igor no doubt, tho!

 

[vol94]

Igor is really starting to find his groove it looks like. ZZ and Okpara both had good games. I would love to know what’s wrong with Lanier. He doesn’t look remotely the same as he did earlier on in the year.

I think Chaz has hit a wall. The SEC is so physical and he isn’t used to being held and grabbed all game. Idk the answer but Barnes said Chaz works on it in practice.

 

[BigBadVol]

This is a talented tough team! If they can be consistent offensively they can win it all. I’m afraid that’s a big if but they can get it done.

 

[TNBV]

You forgot Igor’s 2 steals and 4 blocks

 

[BallsVolls1]

Igor is really starting to find his groove it looks like. ZZ and Okpara both had good games. I would love to know what’s wrong with Lanier. He doesn’t look remotely the same as he did earlier on in the year.

Lanier is just fine!

Let’s focus and give love to the guys who had a great game tonight… Chaz is a SHOOTER, he’s gonna have great night, and not so great! He’s still growing just like anyone else on this team! Plus, he’s on the top of every team scouting report! But he’s just fine!

It’s great to see that this team is capable of putting up 85 points against a great team without Chaz production.

 

[Zues1]

We got bigs that can make free throws. That will pay big dividends in the post season

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I think Chaz has hit a wall. The SEC is so physical and he isn’t used to being held and grabbed all game. Idk the answer but Barnes said Chaz works on it in practice.

Did you sleep through the weekend?

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Igor is really starting to find his groove it looks like. ZZ and Okpara both had good games. I would love to know what’s wrong with Lanier. He doesn’t look remotely the same as he did earlier on in the year.

Did you not watch the game this past Saturday?

 

[Col_Cathcart]

Both players were great but shout out to Okpara. Thought it was one of his best games in a Tennessee uniform. Blocking shots, playing great d, made some big free throws. He is really starting to come around and find his role.

Bounced back from a really tough start. Was fumbling passes and missing bunnies for the first 5-10 minutes but really turned it up.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Did you not watch the game this past Saturday?

Yeah. He hasn’t been playing like he did earlier in the year. He disappears way too much. Just like tonight. 10 points? Lanier is a better shooter and scorer than ZZ. But tonight for the part, he was on a milk carton.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Lanier is just fine!

Let’s focus and give love to the guys who had a great game tonight… Chaz is a SHOOTER, he’s gonna have great night, and not so great! He’s still growing just like anyone else on this team! Plus, he’s on the top of every team scouting report! But he’s just fine!

It’s great to see that this team is capable of putting up 85 points against a great team without Chaz production.

How do you know he is on the top of every team scouting reports?

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Yeah. He hasn’t been playing like he did earlier in the year. He disappears way too much. Just like tonight. 10 points? Lanier is a better shooter and scorer than ZZ. But tonight for the part, he was on a milk carton.

He led us in scoring against Florida

Nature of the game

 

[Col_Cathcart]

How do you know he is on the top of every team scouting reports?

If I was making a scouting report on us, the top 2 things to try and take away would be open 3s from Lanier and lobs from ZZ to Okpara/phillips. Teams weren’t taking those away early in the season but have done a much better job of it in conference.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

How do you know he is on the top of every team scouting reports?

If Lanier isn't on the top of your scouting report for Tennessee, you should fire your scouting coach immediately.

 

[walkenvol]

If I was making a scouting report on us, the top 2 things to try and take away would be open 3s from Lanier and lobs from ZZ to Okpara/phillips. Teams weren’t taking those away early in the season but have done a much better job of it in conference.

And as a result, ZZZ is getting more layups as the shot blockers have to hang back to defend the lobs.

 

[volKano]

Igor has got to keep driving and he will be a force. These guys have got to create some on their own. The can’t ride ZZ very deep into March.

 

[BallsVolls1]

How do you know he is on the top of every team scouting reports?

Idk!

I just took a “wild” guess!! I would think your “leading scorer” who has a quick shot release, would easily be one of your opponents biggest target, but I’m wrong, you right!

The next time I see Chaz, I’ll be sure to ask him wassup with him lately, so we can “accurately” answer your question!

 

[livefaith]

Igor is really starting to find his groove it looks like. ZZ and Okpara both had good games. I would love to know what’s wrong with Lanier. He doesn’t look remotely the same as he did earlier on in the year.

Chaz faced a real defense tonight. He looked largely lethargic getting to the screens and turning to shoot. He worked his tail off vs UF and it rewarded his stats. He can't create his own shot like his predecessor. So, if he's not going to go all out using screens to create separation, then his offensive will be pretty pedestrian.