Game Thread: (7/9) Lady Vols 62 - Alabama 44

#228
#228
I much prefer another of a series of 4th quarter blowouts of what had been close games rather than the Holly standard of losing a big lead in the 4th quarter. This is especially true in this game with 2 of our big 3 out. Seeing Burrell in her uniform also made it feel more real that she will be back soon.
 
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Something I’ve just noticed is that I’m actually relieved when Miles comes in to the game. That’s a lot on a freshman, but I know there is good defense, great intensity, minimal risk of TOs, consistent 3 point shooting and generally good decision making. Wasn’t she ranked lowest of the incoming freshman while playing a position that requires focus and Bball IQ? I vaguely recall posters here questioning her consistency of intensity as well as her ability to not play me ball? These issues seem to be the very least of her issues. Such a ton of upside. Like others say about Puckett, I feel she seems to be holding a ton yet in Reserve.
 
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Texas said:
Something I’ve just noticed is that I’m actually relieved when Miles comes in to the game. That’s a lot on a freshman, but I know there is good defense, great intensity, minimal risk of TOs, consistent 3 point shooting and generally good decision making. Wasn’t she ranked lowest of the incoming freshman while playing a position that requires focus and Bball IQ? I vaguely recall posters here questioning her consistency of intensity as well as her ability to not play me ball? These issues seem to be the very least of her issues. Such a ton of upside. Like others say about Puckett, I feel she seems to be holding a ton yet in Reserve.
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Yes quoting myself. I feel Wynn needs a shout out too. She reminds me of a more polished Glory Johnson as a freshman. So much potential in a body that already shows a lot. Hoping she realizes that same potential.
 
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So, 12-1 and 1-0 SEC. 18 point SEC victory Despite missing our two best scorers. Everyone contributed, a true team win. FT's at 67%. Take away Dye's 2 for 12 night, our FG % is very good. Outrebounded them and doubled them in assists. Held them to 24%/17%. Tesss Darby with 2nd best +/- on the team, and 3 steals to go with her 3-3's. Attendance 8K on a no-student night during a pandemic upsurge in cases.

What's not to like?
 
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Even the mini me likes it !!!
 
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youcancallmeAl said:
Her pedigree has been questioned at length and ad nauseum by certain posters here. We know who one of them is.
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A challenge to her consistency(idk about the “pedigree” claims) is not saying she can’t or won’t be successful. I also remember it being a challenge to Kellie to get it out of her, and she has done that. The development and consistency of all these players goes to the staff just as much as it’s the players’ individual talent levels.

The confidence and level of play TK is playing at warms my heart considering where she was when she came in on both sides of the ball. She’s developing so well and playing smarter as well as is being managed better, the talent and potential had always been there. It’s both sides that play their parts in the development of players and teams.
 
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Any basketball follower with functioning eyes can see, no matter how weak their vision might actually be, that Tennessee isn't winning these games with beautiful offensive schemes and execution.

But those same people are surely also seeing the hidden qualities are making a "fair" takent/execution team capable of performing at the level of a "really good" team despite their offensive shortcomings.

This is a team that absolutely begs to be assessed AFTER the entire season has been played and not before. Patience, friends. Patience is key!
 
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youcancallmeAl said:
So, 12-1 and 1-0 SEC. 18 point SEC victory Despite missing our two best scorers. Everyone contributed, a true team win. FT's at 67%. Take away Dye's 2 for 12 night, our FG % is very good. Outrebounded them and doubled them in assists. Held them to 24%/17%. Tesss Darby with 2nd best +/- on the team, and 3 steals to go with her 3-3's. Attendance 8K on a no-student night during a pandemic upsurge in cases.

What's not to like?
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Where y’all find the stats with the +/-? Someone needs to disclose plez!
 
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lvocd said:
Any basketball follower with functioning eyes can see, no matter how weak their vision might actually be, that Tennessee isn't winning these games with beautiful offensive schemes and execution.

But those same people are surely also seeing the hidden qualities are making a "fair" takent/execution team capable of performing at the level of a "really good" team despite their offensive shortcomings.

This is a team that absolutely begs to be assessed AFTER the entire season has been played and not before. Patience, friends. Patience is key!
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And that is what happens to be so special this season… it’s anyones ganecand out of all teams that could be impacted by a players return, it’s us and UCONN… the difference is our returning player is a senior and our team has gone through the fire without her most of the year and been successful except against the returning champion… fans, be patient with them all.
 
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youcancallmeAl said:
Her pedigree has been questioned at length and ad nauseum by certain posters here. We know who one of them is.
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Miles is one of those players who seemed to fly under the rating services radar but Kellie saw the potential. She is having a great freshman season. She plays with poise and confidence. And she can make plays on both sides of the ball.
 
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glv98 said:
Exactly. Did hit a couple of big 3s, but also an awful lot to work on.

No one but Jordan Walker for me. Unless she wants to share w Miles. Best backcourt play we've had in a long time. If/when Miles develops her shot we're cooking.

Just 14 t.o.s and Puckett had 6 of those. Much better.
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Actually, I was pretty impressed with Tess tonight. 3 from 7 and all her misses were so close. Defensively, she was really solid, even against smaller, quicker players. Her positioning is generally really good. Even when she is not shooting, she is spreading the floor. Everyone on the team had some mental lapses so that a point of improvement before the next game.
 
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madtownvol said:
Actually, I was pretty impressed with Tess tonight. 3 from 7 and all her misses were so close. Defensively, she was really solid, even against smaller, quicker players. Her positioning is generally really good. Even when she is not shooting, she is spreading the floor. Everyone on the team had some mental lapses so that a point of improvement before the next game.
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Just think, some were highly critical when she was recruited and insisted that she was not a D1 player. Keep proving them wrong, Tess. GBO.
 
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