LV Practice Observations

[Freak]

Insight from Cora Hall.

• Sara Puckett looks like a new player. She was aggressive on defense, winning every full-court sprint and playing with another level of intensity.
• Talaysia Cooper and Kaniya Boyd stood out as the best two-way guards on the court. Both were really strong in one-on-one drills up and down the court, staying in front of defenders and using their length to disrupt. They also are arguably the most athletic players on the team, and they both stood out in transition drills offensively – they can get to the rim, their passing is sharp and they could both have significant roles.
• There were full-court sprints between most drills. The focus of the transition drill appeared to be pace and not turning the ball over, and there were very few turnovers.
• The entire coaching staff was involved. Jenna Burdette and Gabe Lazo ran the opening drills for warmups and then Caldwell took over after stretching. Both Lazo and Roman Tubner were extremely vocal from the sidelines in addition to Caldwell.
• Lazaria Spearman and Jillian Hollingshead looked strong and confident. Neither were afraid to let a 3-pointer fly, and Spearm

Observations from Kim Caldwell's first open practice with Lady Vols basketball

Kim Caldwell held open practice for the first time since being hired in April. Here are our observations from Lady Vols basketball practice

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[chuckiepoo]

Insight from Cora Hall.

Observations from Kim Caldwell's first open practice with Lady Vols basketball

Kim Caldwell held open practice for the first time since being hired in April. Here are our observations from Lady Vols basketball practice

www.knoxnews.com

“Just the facts, Ma’am”

 

[VOLLeeann]

"There were full-court sprints between most drills."

Kim knows aerobics.

 

[lvocd]

Kim has mentioned a few times how her teams usually hate her at the beginning of the season and love her at the end. The pain of getting in top-top condition under a relentlessly demanding coach can definitely cause some players to question whether they even want to do it anymore. BUT, if they stick it out, get to postseason, then look around and realize they are capable of beating opponents by running them ragged while you still plenty of fuel in the tank? Well, that's really special. All that pain early on suddenly makes sense.

It's going to be a fun season. I can't help often thinking about the fact that last year's team came within a hair's width of beating the eventual national champion. Just think what this year's team might be able to do!

 

[Mafiaboss]

Kim is no nonsense. She let each player know exactly what they were getting into!

 

[Volfan1000]

Insight from Cora Hall.

Observations from Kim Caldwell's first open practice with Lady Vols basketball

Kim Caldwell held open practice for the first time since being hired in April. Here are our observations from Lady Vols basketball practice

www.knoxnews.com

Caldwell thinks Puckett will be a break out player this upcoming season.

 

[Mafiaboss]

Caldwell thinks Puckett will be a break out player this upcoming season.

I hope so. She was on the freshman all-SEC team. And then I really think the coaching failed her the next two seasons.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I hope so. She was on the freshman all-SEC team. And then I really think the coaching failed her the next two seasons.

Hmm.


Hmmm.


I submit the following as the anthem for ‘24-‘25 LVs. Go get ‘em gurlz!

 

[TJVol95]

Love this coach!!!!