Are JJJ and Phillips close?

[NighthawkVol]

I thought one or both would play against A&M. We need both back and soon.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I wouldn’t be upset if they sat out until the NCAA Tournament.

Give them rest and have them 100%.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

I wouldn’t be upset if they sat out until the NCAA Tournament.

Give them rest and have them 100%.

Can we sit the whole team?

 

[NighthawkVol]

I wouldn’t be upset if they sat out until the NCAA Tournament.

Give them rest and have them 100%.

I see your point, but I’d like to have Phillips back for development purposes. He has so much upside and if he can get out going in March, it would do wonders for this team.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Both essentially did everything leading up to the game, which is more than they’ve done previously. I think they’ll play Saturday but suppose it’s possible they give them 1 more game if the staff feels they can beat SC without them.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Both essentially did everything leading up to the game, which is more than they’ve done previously. I think they’ll play Saturday but suppose it’s possible they give them 1 more game if the staff feels they can beat SC without them.

Sit them both vs SC why even risk it

 

[The Dog]

Sit them both vs SC why even risk it

Because we need a win, BAD

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Sit them both vs SC why even risk it

This team needs to get time playing together at full strength, if they aren’t 100% I wouldn’t, but if they are 100% I would. They need the confidence.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Off topic but I really don’t see how Phillips will even get a sniff in the NBA draft.

He really needs another year in the weight room so he can ball out.

 

[sechamp2012]

Off topic but I really don’t see how Phillips will even get a sniff in the NBA draft.

He really needs another year in the weight room so he can ball out.

He could on potential

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

I wouldn’t be upset if they sat out until the NCAA Tournament.

Give them rest and have them 100%.

This team needs to develop some continuity to have any chance of a tournament run. Not going to get that by sitting then the rest of the regular season. Would be nice to have them both back at least by the time Arkansas comes to town.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

He could on potential

I think he could make more money by coming back next year.

He’s probably a 3rd rounder at best right now

 

[Putbacks]

Hey, the refs see them as 10 more fouls to call…

 

[The Dog]

I think he could make more money by coming back next year.

He’s probably a 3rd rounder at best right now

There are only 2 rounds, so undrafted

 

[VolFreakJosh]

There are only 2 rounds, so undrafted

Which right now, that could be a big possibility

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

I think he could make more money by coming back next year.

He’s probably a 3rd rounder at best right now

There are only two rounds, so….

Anyways, he would get picked in the second round I’m sure. Returning would be best for him barring a phenomenal finish to the season, though.

 

[The Dog]

Which right now, that could be a big possibility

Agree

 

[Volfan1000]

I would say they could potentially play against Arkansas next Tuesday night.

 

[joevols89]

Sit them both vs SC why even risk it

Because we could lose to anyone right now.

 

[CAVPUT]

I wouldn’t be upset if they sat out until the NCAA Tournament.

Give them rest and have them 100%.

I think that's the plan. No reason to bring 'em back now. Our seeding is 3-5.. Personally, I don't see a big difference and all will bring a tough opponent. I'd sit 'em, take my beatings and hit the tournament healthy and as rested as possible. See if we can get hot at the right time and make some noise. About all that's left for this team this season.

 

[AresTheVol]

Off topic but I really don’t see how Phillips will even get a sniff in the NBA draft.

He really needs another year in the weight room so he can ball out.

as of the latest mocks he's gone in late 1st round

 

[TNVOLFN]

I thought one or both would play against A&M. We need both back and soon.

My sources, DN, say yes

 

[mtvols]

I think that's the plan. No reason to bring 'em back now. Our seeding is 3-5.. Personally, I don't see a big difference and all will bring a tough opponent. I'd sit 'em, take my beatings and hit the tournament healthy and as rested as possible. See if we can get hot at the right time and make some noise. About all that's left for this team this season.

JJJ needs to come back Saturday. This team needs playing time together to work out of this funk. We already saw how rusty JJJ was when he returned from the knee.

 

[aWhiteLoftonChism]

This team needs to get time playing together at full strength, if they aren’t 100% I wouldn’t, but if they are 100% I would. They need the confidence.

I’ll second this
They desperately need some court time to build up some chemistry, get into game shape, and hopefully get some swagger back.

 

[Hank Bukowski]

This team needs to develop some continuity to have any chance of a tournament run. Not going to get that by sitting then the rest of the regular season. Would be nice to have them both back at least by the time Arkansas comes to town.

Brother, hope springs eternal but I don’t see this team getting past the second round. Or we could suddenly have an awakening and reach the Final Four. They are just too Jekyll and Hyde. Our chances are down to a flip of the coin no matter who we play.

This is not a knock on these kids at all. I believe they’ve played their hearts out most of the time. My hat is off to each of them. Not sure what the problem is but, the times I’ve watched them, it surely wasn’t a lack of effort.