Game Thread Lady Vols vs Wichita State

[Coach Jumper]

Playing through fatigue? I played competitive basketball until I was 44 yrs old! I didn't, don't believe in getting tired. That's an excuse for not training hard enough. If you want to be good at something, you had better practice, Practice, PRACTICE!

I play now. played all summer. . . 2 to 3 half court games in a row... Sometime back to backs going full court.

I am 57.

Nope. I don't buy that tired crap either.

 

[Coach Jumper]

A bench has to be developed just like freshmen do. You don't just walk on the floor in February (based on sudden needs only) and just "click." Six players are not enough to endure the grind of a tough schedule and SEC play.

Based on what I saw of Green and KK in 2 contests and an exhibition, they showed more upside than Nunn provided last year. She got PT--enough to be drafted. IMO Green and KK need to be on the floor more.

As far as what someone contended about what you showed in practice, coaches manage that too. These players are on scholarship; they should be expected to compete.

This team has to get more minutes and productivity from its bench.

Players will give you exactly what YOU (the individual COACH) expect and accept out of them.

The freshmen are no different, They are each one, used to carrying a team and winning. They're already battle tested.

Agree with the assessment of KK. Jury still out on Green. But I agree, on the floor more and imagine a triple post with these two and MR.