BTO’s Vanderbilt Postgame Report

#76
#76
Thunder Good-Oil said:
Awaka only played two minutes and I didn’t notice when he was inserted. I didn’t hear Barnes say why, but the sound system at the TBA is garbage - so maybe he did explain it. Zeros across his stat line other than 2 minutes played.
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After the game Barnes said Awaka didn’t play much because they elected to play more small ball. I think he was concerned with Awaka trying to defend all the ball screens. Now that James is back in action a few players are going to lose some minutes. It look like those two may be Awaka and Mashack.
 
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#77
#77
Thunder Good-Oil said:
Awaka only played two minutes and I didn’t notice when he was inserted. I didn’t hear Barnes say why, but the sound system at the TBA is garbage - so maybe he did explain it. Zeros across his stat line other than 2 minutes played.
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He struggled a little in his two minutes going against the much taller guys. I think he had a shot blocked, he was a little overmatched. He played early in the first half.
 
#79
#79
The difference in the two halves can be described very simply.
Vandy's first half success consisted of free throws and largely uncontested 3's.
In the second half their 3's were contested and we didn't put them on the free throw line. Without that they had no way to really generate a whole lot of offense.

And we blocked/grazed a shot in the second half that went out of bounds. Should have been reviewed and should have been Vandy's ball - which offset one of the
bad calls against us.

Also didn't like Nakaumwha pointing at the guy that was guarding him as he went down the court after scoring. I am sure there was some verbal back and forth, but
the optics are not good imo.
 
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Fullfillmer said:
The difference in the two halves can be described very simply.
Vandy's first half success consisted of free throws and largely uncontested 3's.
In the second half their 3's were contested and we didn't put them on the free throw line. Without that they had no way to really generate a whole lot of offense.

And we blocked/grazed a shot in the second half that went out of bounds. Should have been reviewed and should have been Vandy's ball - which offset one of the
bad calls against us.

Also didn't like Nakaumwha pointing at the guy that was guarding him as he went down the court after scoring. I am sure there was some verbal back and forth, but
the optics are not good imo.
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Think he was pointing to someone on our bench
 
#82
#82
Fullfillmer said:
The difference in the two halves can be described very simply.
Vandy's first half success consisted of free throws and largely uncontested 3's.
In the second half their 3's were contested and we didn't put them on the free throw line. Without that they had no way to really generate a whole lot of offense.

And we blocked/grazed a shot in the second half that went out of bounds. Should have been reviewed and should have been Vandy's ball - which offset one of the
bad calls against us.

Also didn't like Nakaumwha pointing at the guy that was guarding him as he went down the court after scoring. I am sure there was some verbal back and forth, but
the optics are not good imo.
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They went to the line more in the 2nd half than the 1st half
 
#87
#87
I think Zakai Zielger is starting to figure out that when he drives to the basket that there’s usually a good passing option instead of trying to put it up amongst the trees lol
 
#88
#88
walkenvol said:
Stute is a huge trash talker and plays on the dirty side. ON likely got tired of it but you are right in that it’s best to let your play do your talking in my experience.
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Pretty sure ON had just hit a jumper over him, so his play was talking fine.

I actually thought the pointing was just to help with matching up on D. “I’ve got him” or “who’s got him”
 
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#90
#90
bleedingTNorange said:
1. Be a shorter one tonight with the late finish…another solid win, Vanderbilt seems to play us tough and they did once again. Second half was much better for Tennessee and defense much more what we are used to seeing. The offense was pretty decent, it was the defense that struggled a bit against Vandys sets and a bit too much fouling, but again pulled out the victory.

2. Vescovi and Phillips with great games, thought Zeigler once again really controlled the offense and flow of the game, had 9 assists tonight, 8 & 10 the 2 games prior, that’s some really strong PG play from him. Tonight was a Plav game, 15mins 11pts 6rbd, it’s what’s I’ve mentioned recently, don’t have 1 elite big man but do have great big men. Different players and styles we can throw out there and tonight Plav played a really good game.

3. Kind of a funky game, final score most people will scratch their heads but we were good offensively and solid defensively, Vanderbilt went to the line 20 times and made 90% of them, that is why this was a ball game. We didn’t turn it over much, neither did they, they just kept things close by getting to the line.

4. Our offense actually rose on KenPom after tonight’s game, up from #31 nationally to #27, the overall defensive rating slipped but still holding strong as the #1 defense in the nation, overall keeping Tennessee at #2 behind Houston in KenPom’s rankings. Not worried much about the defense, but nice to see the offense continue to climb the rankings, remember Top 20 in both tends to be the sweep spot.

5. We are now 4 games into the SEC state and Tennessee has started 4-0 as I said they ideally needed to do to start the year. They got the benefit of a soft schedule start and taking advantage was paramount, they did just that. A struggling Kentucky team comes to town Saturday and if it was any other team I would say no reason we shouldn’t be 5-0, but can’t ever dismiss Kentucky. It’s Lofton jersey day and hoping the good mojo is in the air for the Vols and they honor him by beating the Cats, 5-0 start to league play sure would feel nice.

GBO!!!
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I'm with you on UK. I've gone into Kentucky games before in which Tennessee should win easily and we've seen Kentucky win. They went 9-16 a few years ago, but beat Tennessee in Knoxville. One of the Lofton seasons (Pearl's 1st year, I believe), Tennessee had beaten them in Rupp, checkered TBA, and UK ruined our perfect home record for the season, even though UT was better.

I'm not ever taking them for granted.
 
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