Basketvols practice update

#26
#26
zjcvols said:
The beauty of having the backcourt depth is that UT is so versatile this year. Thompson can play 1/2. Hubbs can play 2/3. Moore can play 2-4. Chevious can play 3/4.

Need shooting? Thompson

Need defense? Moore

Need offensive punch? Hubbs

Need rebounding? Chevious
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Actually I'd put Moore in the need rebounding over Chevious, kid has a great nose for the ball. Not to be a douche, but I hope we don't see Chevious much.
Hopefully our bench is Thompson, Moore, Hubbs, Davis and Pops.
 
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#28
#28
I hope they can red shirt Davis. Every report talks about his talent but follows it up with a need to add weight / strength to compete in the paint. Sounds like a red shirt would be in his best interest, especially if our forwards avoid injury.
 
#30
#30
walkenvol said:
I hope they can red shirt Davis. Every report talks about his talent but follows it up with a need to add weight / strength to compete in the paint. Sounds like a red shirt would be in his best interest, especially if our forwards avoid injury.
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Unfortunately, redshirts are rare in college basketball.
 
#31
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SJAVol32 said:
I've never seen him in person is he a legit 6'5. On TV. He looks 6'3 at best.
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I see him on campus every day SJA. He's a legit 6'5. I couldn't believe hiw big he was because I thought just like you.

And dude is BUILT. Looks like a football player.
 
#32
#32
I'm ready for the first exhibition, ready to see these guys hit the court with my own eyes. There seems to be positive reviews on guys going about 10 deep, which is a great thing for creating competitive practices.

At point guard we've heard that Thompson is truly among it a battle for the starting spot with Antonio Barton. I don't think anyone predicted that, but that's great news for the future of Tennesee at PG.

At SG/SF the reports have been raving about McRae and Richardson, Josh seems to be the early prediction for most improved player, largely in part to an improved shot. Then behind those 2 were hearing great things about Hubbs and Moore, Moore even being referred to as the best player on the court after one practice.

In the post there seems to be some surprises. Maymon seems to be 100% and just like his old self but with an improved jumper. Stokes is playing about 15 pounds lighter which is allowing him to be quicker and more explosive and has earned positive reviews. Then you've AJD who has probably been the biggest surprise so far this year of the freshman class, being said right now he's likely the backup 4. Pops has proven to be both much better offensively than Yemi, and much more willing to run than his big body would suggest.

Ready for the season!
 
#33
#33
bleedingTNorange said:
I'm ready for the first exhibition, ready to see these guys hit the court with my own eyes. There seems to be positive reviews on guys going about 10 deep, which is a great thing for creating competitive practices.

At point guard we've heard that Thompson is truly among it a battle for the starting spot with Antonio Barton. I don't think anyone predicted that, but that's great news for the future of Tennesee at PG.

At SG/SF the reports have been raving about McRae and Richardson, Josh seems to be the early prediction for most improved player, largely in part to an improved shot. Then behind those 2 were hearing great things about Hubbs and Moore, Moore even being referred to as the best player on the court after one practice.

In the post there seems to be some surprises. Maymon seems to be 100% and just like his old self but with an improved jumper. Stokes is playing about 15 pounds lighter which is allowing him to be quicker and more explosive and has earned positive reviews. Then you've AJD who has probably been the biggest surprise so far this year of the freshman class, being said right now he's likely the backup 4. Pops has proven to be both much better offensively than Yemi, and much more willing to run than his big body would suggest.

Ready for the season!
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Can't wait, man.

I get to put those student tix to good use! I'll be at every game.
 
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#36
#36
Stoked4Zo said:
Tatum was our last right?

Edit: Nvm Q was
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Actually Maymon was the last to do it. Q was the last to do it as a frosh, but Cam wasn't the last before Q. Swiper redshirted in the 2010-11 season. It just wasn't granted until later.
 
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#38
ranradVOL said:
I see him on campus every day SJA. He's a legit 6'5. I couldn't believe hiw big he was because I thought just like you.

And dude is BUILT. Looks like a football player.
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Nice. I went to the Memphis game but you can't be too sure without seeing someone side by side. Looking for big things out of him
 
#39
#39
BigZiti09 said:
Actually Maymon was the last to do it. Q was the last to do it as a frosh, but Cam wasn't the last before Q. Swiper redshirted in the 2010-11 season. It just wasn't granted until later.
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Redshirts in basketball are usually of the medical variety (Maymon and Swiper). Rarely does a guy sit out to develop skills and/or his body. Just not enough scholarships available to do this like in football. Q's wasn't a medical redshirt, but I can't think of the last one to do it before him off hand.
 
#40
#40
cncchris33 said:
Redshirts in basketball are usually of the medical variety (Maymon and Swiper). Rarely does a guy sit out to develop skills and/or his body. Just not enough scholarships available to do this like in football. Q's wasn't a medical redshirt, but I can't think of the last one to do it before him off hand.
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How bout Jurick? Didn't we redshirt him?
 
#41
#41
zjcvols said:
Trying to run people out of the gun takes away from our biggest strength, which is the Bruise Brothers. I want a faster pace, but this should not become a fast break team. It should run through Maymon/Stokes outside with McRae/Hubbs complimenting on the outside.
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I'm not talking about becoming old unlv. I'm talking about getting the ball up the court fast and beating your man early in the shot clock. Stokes and Maymon can move fine and play better with open space, versus with their backs to the basket on a pass from the wing. The quicker we get the ball down and take away time for the D to set up, the better looks each player will get, especially since both like to pin their man early. Too many times, they have both had great position early, but we are walking it over midcourt.
Basically, I don't think we need to become a half court team, which is what we have been under CM.
 
#42
#42
cncchris33 said:
Redshirts in basketball are usually of the medical variety (Maymon and Swiper). Rarely does a guy sit out to develop skills and/or his body. Just not enough scholarships available to do this like in football. Q's wasn't a medical redshirt, but I can't think of the last one to do it before him off hand.
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Swiper's was medical? I guess he was injured part of the year. I thought it was more because he didn't play.
 
#43
#43
where do Edwards and Reese fit in? Edwards has some offensive skill and great hands. Defense just absolutely sucked, so he couldn't play him.
 
#44
#44
BigZiti09 said:
Swiper's was medical? I guess he was injured part of the year. I thought it was more because he didn't play.
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It pretty much was because he didn't play, but he did have an ankle injury (I think it was ankle) that made it a medical RS technically.
 
#45
#45
Spartacavolus said:
where do Edwards and Reese fit in? Edwards has some offensive skill and great hands. Defense just absolutely sucked, so he couldn't play him.
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Both IMO will likely be odd man out. Reese will be stick behind Maymon and it sounds like Davis as well at the 4. Moore also plays some 4, so he may be behind him as well. Edwards is gonna be behind at least McRae, Richardson and Hubbs.

I'm guessing both guys will get some early season minutes and well see 10-11 deep early on , trimming it to 9 come SEC.
 
#48
#48
I had some high hopes for Swiperboy his freshman year I thought he was going to be a beast. But he honestly regressed every single year. I did like his 5 3pters vs UK and his game vs Kansas, but him and Hall just never panned out like I thought they would have.
 
#49
#49
Stoked4Zo said:
I had some high hopes for Swiperboy his freshman year I thought he was going to be a beast. But he honestly regressed every single year. I did like his 5 3pters vs UK and his game vs Kansas, but him and Hall just never panned out like I thought they would have.
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Lol hall was lazy and swiper just wanted to rap. All that potential just wasted smh
 
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