Keys to beating Tennessee Tech

[HippieVol33]

Obviously this one will be quite a bit easier than the last two of Villanova and UNC, in which we went 1-1 in the HoF classic.

TTU live video is not all that easy to find, against Memphis they came out in zone and switched to man, regardless of the defensive set they ran Memphis got what they wanted on the way to TTU losing 89-65. All numbers used will be from KenPom.com

TTU plays four guys heavily, led by JR Clay. A pretty solid PG with a very good eye for getting his guys good looks. (Assist rate of 32%)
They play five others that get time, but not heavy minutes.

JR Clay 80.6% of minutes (6' 0" 170lbs)
Keishawn Davidson 76.9% of minutes (6'2" 175)
Diante Wood 61.9% of minutes (6'4" 210)
Mamoudou Diarra 60.6% of minutes (6'9" 225)
Shandon Goldman 47.5% of minutes (6'10" 225)
Amadou Sylla 43.8% of minutes (6'8" 235)
John Pettway 42.5% of minutes (6'3" 190)
Kenny White 34.4% of minutes (6'7" 205")
Daniel Ramsey 30.0% of minutes 6'9" 235)

Keys to victory are pretty simple overall... Play our game and run our stuff. If they go zone you obviously want to attack the middle and the baseline, which I think we have the guys to do. In this game I'd love to get guys like Huntley-Hatfield a lot of minutes. I'll assume JJJ will be back and hopefully he can get his shot going. I don't really see any true "keys" to victory here.

On that note, TTU has an offensive rebound rate of 40.1% which is good for 9th in the country. We will obviously want to keep them off the offensive glass so we don't give a lesser team more opportunities at putting points on the board and hanging around.

TTU also gives up a very high FG% to opponents at 58.7%, so we should be able to score at will.

We should be able to score all we want tomorrow and I expect guys like Chandler, ORN and others to look how they did before the pre Villanova.

My prediction for the game is Tennessee 93 TTU 52.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I’d say that the biggest key is that the entire team doesn’t come down with extreme cases of diarrhea after eating some bad turkey.

 

[HippieVol33]

They probably ate at Rick's house so they ate good.

 

[Pruittwinner]

Show up

 

[HippieVol33]

Show up

Pretty much that simple overall.

 

[ColinS]

Tennessee Tech has improved since last year. Last years team was one of the easiest opponents I have ever seen us go against. I made the comment on here that we shouldn't shedule them again until they get their act together. Playing teams outside the top 250 is not good for several reasons. Glad to see the improvement.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Tennessee Tech has improved since last year. Last years team was one of the easiest opponents I have ever seen us go against. I made the comment on here that we shouldn't shedule them again until they get their act together. Playing teams outside the top 250 is not good for several reasons. Glad to see the improvement.

TTU is #282 per KenPom

 

[BruisedOrange]

Maybe I'm just pessimistic (well, I know I am), but because we have so many young players, I'm expecting a drop-off in focus.

They got schooled against 'nova, then were able to immediately apply their lessons before they were forgotten, the next day against UNC. But today they go out for an "easy win" after celebrating a holiday.

I hope they impress me with their maturity, but if I had to, I'd wager today will become a day for players discovering the difference between fun and focus. And that Barnes will provide a lot of "loud, remedial instruction" from the sideline!
---- edit ----
With 10:46 remaining in the first half... I'M IMPRESSED! Coach Barnes is recruiting guys that fit and respond to his communication style. This team is playing like guys who listen.
---- edit #2 ----
At halftime... WAIT--maybe I was right the first time.

 

[cardvolfan]

I’d say that the biggest key is that the entire team doesn’t come down with extreme cases of diarrhea after eating some bad turkey.

The turkey served was tested for the most common bacteria and viruses that causes the trots. No worries.

 

[cardvolfan]

I just hope they put their foot on the gas pedal and never let off. That’s some fun basketball.

 

[peaygolf]

Keys to beating Tennessee Tech

Just roll it out!

 

[calban]

Show up

They musta heard ya.

 

[1985Vols]

Keys to beating Tennessee Tech

Just roll it out!

Exactly how they are playing too

 

[Bigorange123]

Didn’t age well

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Didn’t age well

Post #2 (no pun) might be spot on thank you very much,

 

[SoullessGinger32_]

Gotta say it was nice to see us score points even when we struggled from the 3. That's been our problem the last 2 seasons. This is a pretty balanced offense this year. Obviously, this team will get better as the season goes. We will be a solid 2 deep team by mid season. Barnes about to make some noise in the SEC this year. Go Vawls!!!!!