Game Thread UT "Lady Vols" v UCF "Knights"

[Fatoldman]

I mostly agree, but unless you're talking about stamina, if Cameron Brink can go hard with her physique, Justine should be able to hold her own strength-wise.

And, yes, I realize that Brink has a lot of wiry muscle. But she still looks as though a strong gust of wind could displace her twenty feet.

BS. Brink is a lot stronger than Justine right now.

 

[Ladyvol777]

Nice comeback in the second half. Happy to see so many to have a great game tonight. Justine Pissott had her game tonight. As always go Lady Vol's.

 

[mcannon1]

 

[VolBall09]

it is a major story. It is going to be discussed on this board

But it does not need to be discussed in every thread. Take it outta here.

 

[glv98]

The lineups are maddening. Starting doesn't mean much. But it's working. As many said, what Puckett, Jill, and Justine in particular needed was just to play. And they have blossomed.

Everyone played well. I thought Powell played well, 5 assists no turnovers. Walker had one of her better games. JH also 5 assist, continues to shoot better and overall be solid.

Whatever's going on w RJ, it feels like it's hanging by a thread. And she's so,so darn good. Has immediate impact. I thought she gave very good defensive effort. I've said before,she's the total difference in this teams long term chances. Please, please work things out.

Now to see if all this good stuff translates against an elite team.

 

[th2421]

24 assists, 6 turnovers.

Wouldn't have thought we could do that in the gym alone.

Pretty incredible. I still think we're going to badly miss Tamari defensively, especially once we hit physical SEC play, but I do think our offense is much less predictable and dynamic now. There seems to be a lot more space for movement and cutting without the ball - and you can see actually see players looking to make a smart pass to a cutter!

And have to give it to Walker for stepping in as the starting point guard the last two games (6 assists and 0 turnovers combined). I love what Powell brings but perhaps starting each half with Walker's experience with the program is helping settle the team.

 

[Darth_Vol]

You make some good points at times when you want to so I know your BB knowledge is good and what your saying is necessarily not true, just saying lets wait until the game is over to discuss where they are. With the way this season has gone so far I can see how some are not so confident.

Like I said, easy win...

 

[chuckiepoo]

The lineups are maddening. Starting doesn't mean much. But it's working. As many said, what Puckett, Jill, and Justine in particular needed was just to play. And they have blossomed.

Everyone played well. I thought Powell played well, 5 assists no turnovers. Walker had one of her better games. JH also 5 assist, continues to shoot better and overall be solid.

Whatever's going on w RJ, it feels like it's hanging by a thread. And she's so,so darn good. Has immediate impact. I thought she gave very good defensive effort. I've said before,she's the total difference in this teams long term chances. Please, please work things out.

Now to see if all this good stuff translates against an elite team.

Lots of folks pondering that!

 

[lvocd]

Jasmine Franklin is such a powerhouse undersized post!

Jasmine Franklin is a fully grown woman out on the court. Most college players I can see and feel that they are still growing up. But Franklin puts me in the mind of those seasoned veterans in the WNBA who are there to do a job and know how to focus on getting it done.

i adore her game and wish we had a couple more years with her!

 

[Coach Jumper]

Like I said, easy win...

 

[chuckiepoo]

Like I said, easy win...

Actually was expecting something closer. They played well tonight, in the second half. Stanford will be a huge challenge.

 

[Darth_Vol]

Reminds me of watching the 1992 Dream Team. Take out Jordan, put in Barkley. Beats me...

Wow, from Jordan's Bulls to the original Dream Team? They need to play mid-majors every game...

 

[glv98]

Pretty incredible. I still think we're going to badly miss Tamari defensively, especially once we hit physical SEC play, but I do think our offense is much less predictable and dynamic now. There seems to be a lot more space for movement and cutting without the ball - and you can see actually see players looking to make a smart pass to a cutter!
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Agree, spacing is much improved. Cutting g is a thing now! How about Pucketts bounce pass while falling out of bounds?

 

[chuckiepoo]

Agree, spacing is much improved. Cutting g is a thing now! How about Pucketts bounce pass while falling out of bounds?

Court awareness? High bbIQ? Both?

 

[glv98]

3rd qtr was one of the best extended periods of play all year. Now do it against a top team.

 

[007Racer]

Is there any way for us old folk, who don't have sec+ to watch a replay of the game?

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Well, we won by the mandatory 35-point spread that would officially demonstrate that the team is okay, so expecting a flood of congratulatory and relieved posts.

Great job sharing the wealth, ladies!!!

Now let's go get Stanford.

And that was without Rickea most of the game

 

[37620VOL]

And that was without Rickey most of the game

I miss @Rickster too

 

[Coach Jumper]

I miss @Rickster too

he meant Rickeaster

 

[chuckiepoo]

I miss @Rickster too

….hmmm, just noticed.

 

[37620VOL]

One thing I love seeing was that both Tess and Justine used a pump fake at the three-point line, drove to the elbow, and hit beautiful jump shots. You can tell they've been practicing that with some urgency. That's a nice development to their game.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I miss @Rickster too

Spell check messed up Rickea

 

[Voluble2]

Agree, spacing is much improved. Cutting g is a thing now! How about Pucketts bounce pass while falling out of bounds?

A whole lot of passes that would once have been turnovers are getting caught now too.

 

[gule]

he gone?

 

[sisaq]

I’m not sure Kamera Harris knows when not to speak during the game

Lmaooooo