Volfan2012
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Lady Vols in position for a big finish and there are a lot of signs of improvement. Turnovers are down and shot selection and basketball IQ is up. All the improvement seems to point to Carter at point guard she just seems to get it and keeps the team playing under control. Since she took over team has six double digit wins. Reynolds has filled in nicely as a point sub. Meghan Simmons has played under control and her shot selection and basketball IQ has been higher since Carter became the point guard than anytime in her career at Tennessee. Going forward still need a few things to happen for us to reach our potential and get to the final four.
1-Harrison needs to get her fouling under control. She is a key player that spends to much time on the bench because of foul trouble. She should be playing over thirty minutes a game but foul trouble keeps her on the bench Tennessee is certainly not as talented when she is not on the floor.
2-Graves needs to up her game. She has been the victim of some very bad calls none worse than when she was called for the charge when she made a layup against Vandy. She gets down on herself and that is affecting her play. You have to play through bad calls. I would like her to get more passes at the high post and either drive the ball or take the fifteen foot shot. She was great doing that in high school.
3-Team needs to concentrate more on free throws a lot of misses in the last few games. It is all about concentration it is a fifteen foot shot with no one guarding you no reason not to make 75 percent.
4- Need a more aggressive Mercedes Russell. She is still playing way to timid. Much better than the start of the season, but still not forceful enough in her play. She is the biggest player on the floor no reason for her not to dominate.
5-Keep Meghan under control she is scoring more now on less shot attempts because she is taking advantage of her speed and getting to the basket and getting great looks from the three and closer in. Her assists are way up as she is now looking for players with better shots. She needs to stay under control she is fun to watch when she plays in the team concept.
Huge games coming up that will determine the SEC Champion. Three teams seem to be in contention. Tennessee, South Carolina, and Texas A&M. Texas A&M seems to have the easiest schedule however both Tennessee and South Carolina hold the tie breaker over them. Games of concern for Tennessee on the road at Missouri lost there last season. On the road at LSU lost at home this season. Wins in both of those games will be huge. It would be great if the title came down to the last game at home between Tennessee and South Carolina should be a great game.
Next up Kentucky who has been running hot and cold. We need to keep them from driving to the basket make them take jump shots. All home games are must wins should be a great game this Sunday.
1-Harrison needs to get her fouling under control. She is a key player that spends to much time on the bench because of foul trouble. She should be playing over thirty minutes a game but foul trouble keeps her on the bench Tennessee is certainly not as talented when she is not on the floor.
2-Graves needs to up her game. She has been the victim of some very bad calls none worse than when she was called for the charge when she made a layup against Vandy. She gets down on herself and that is affecting her play. You have to play through bad calls. I would like her to get more passes at the high post and either drive the ball or take the fifteen foot shot. She was great doing that in high school.
3-Team needs to concentrate more on free throws a lot of misses in the last few games. It is all about concentration it is a fifteen foot shot with no one guarding you no reason not to make 75 percent.
4- Need a more aggressive Mercedes Russell. She is still playing way to timid. Much better than the start of the season, but still not forceful enough in her play. She is the biggest player on the floor no reason for her not to dominate.
5-Keep Meghan under control she is scoring more now on less shot attempts because she is taking advantage of her speed and getting to the basket and getting great looks from the three and closer in. Her assists are way up as she is now looking for players with better shots. She needs to stay under control she is fun to watch when she plays in the team concept.
Huge games coming up that will determine the SEC Champion. Three teams seem to be in contention. Tennessee, South Carolina, and Texas A&M. Texas A&M seems to have the easiest schedule however both Tennessee and South Carolina hold the tie breaker over them. Games of concern for Tennessee on the road at Missouri lost there last season. On the road at LSU lost at home this season. Wins in both of those games will be huge. It would be great if the title came down to the last game at home between Tennessee and South Carolina should be a great game.
Next up Kentucky who has been running hot and cold. We need to keep them from driving to the basket make them take jump shots. All home games are must wins should be a great game this Sunday.
