Next season

[AurantiacoFan]

Does anyone have a feel for how good other teams in the SEC will be? Who is expected to better, worse, etc? Obviously, that goes a long way in how we can expect to do in conference, and for our overall seeding come NCAA Tournament time.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

They may play together like ZZ and KC did but Tennessee will need Edwards to play a lot. Down the stretch, teams schemed ZZ a lot more & he struggled some due to his size. Next yr if he’s a starter, you’ll see a completely different approach from opponents defending & attacking him.

Unless there is an amazing PG coming through the portal, ZZ will start and play over 30 mpg and every one will be as the point guard. If BJE is ready he’ll have the other 10 unless JJJ or SV or VBj are back and log a few minutes. Even Powell is an option as a backup PG. It’s too early to accurately theorize on who stays and who goes though.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Does anyone have a feel for how good other teams in the SEC will be? Who is expected to better, worse, etc? Obviously, that goes a long way in how we can expect to do in conference, and for our overall seeding come NCAA Tournament time.

Every one of the 14 is a contender with the elevated coaching and the portal. I do think that Miss State made a mistake running off Howland though. Mississippi is likely the doormat unless they’ve had a recruiting haul. Kermit should have stayed at his last stop.

 

[OlRockyTop]

Plavsic needs to transfer

 

[wmcovol]

Unless there is an amazing PG coming through the portal, ZZ will start and play over 30 mpg and every one will be as the point guard. If BJE is ready he’ll have the other 10 unless JJJ or SV or VBj are back and log a few minutes. Even Powell is an option as a backup PG. It’s too early to accurately theorize on who stays and who goes though.

Ok

 

[Namorto1]

Does anyone have a feel for how good other teams in the SEC will be? Who is expected to better, worse, etc? Obviously, that goes a long way in how we can expect to do in conference, and for our overall seeding come NCAA Tournament time.

If Bama’s guards return they will have a ton of athletes. Has a good class coming in.
Auburn takes a step back. I think Kessler joins Smith and goes pro. Pearl does well when expectations are lower however.
Kentucky always has talent but are losing a ton and they aren’t the recruiting juggernaut anymore.
Arkansas is going to have a whole new cast of characters but Musselman makes it work all the time.
A&M will be gritty like their coach but they need better players.
LSU I’m guessing will be a train wreck and deservingly so.
Florida is a team in transition. Golden is a risk. Should be decent.
Georgia is also a team in transition. They will improve but have a long way to go.
South Carolina isn’t in a good position. Not sure a new coach will make a difference.
Miss. State, I like their roster (likely) returning. But also will have a new coach. I think Chris Jans will be good. He has won everywhere he has been. They could surprise.
Vandy/Stackhouse is building a nice program. Does Pippen go into draft as a 2nd round pick? He flirted going pro last year and another year at Vandy does nothing for him.
Missouri, I think Gates will be interesting as their coach. I think it will be a reach. Can he handle pressure?
Ole Miss isn’t impressive. Kermit Davis is lucky if he keeps his job.

Overall, the SEC doesn’t look very daunting next year. A ton of mid-major coaches will be breaking into a new environment. Of course the transfer portal can make a difference and we don’t know how that will shake out. UT has a lot of wins with the players who are likely to return and should remain in upper echelon in the league. I wouldn’t be surprised if some pick us to win the conference, if we can land one more impact player.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Iowa State went from 2 wins to the Sweet 16. Any of the teams in the SEC could be dancing in 2023.

 

[vol94]

While all of our bigs come back besides Fulky, I still think we need to pursue a big. Post game was our downfall this season and until we get consistent down there, we shouldn't hope for a major improvement from these guys next year. Need someone who's a bully that WILL score down low

While all of our bigs come back besides Fulky, I still think we need to pursue a big. Post game was our downfall this season and until we get consistent down there, we shouldn't hope for a major improvement from these guys next year. Need someone who's a bully that WILL score down low

Like X 100. Def a competent big man who can catch the ball, make two dribbles and then finish with a five foot shot or dunk put back off a rebound. Inside game helps reduce the length of droughts and enables teams to score when three ball not falling.
Also a guard/slasher who can also shoot a jump shot.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Like X 100. Def a competent big man who can catch the ball, make two dribbles and then finish with a five foot shot or dunk put back off a rebound. Inside game helps reduce the length of droughts and enables teams to score when three ball not falling.
Also a guard/slasher who can also shoot a jump shot.

Or no dribbles. Catch it. Keep it high. Knock down the shot.

 

[kiddiedoc]

I actually have high expectations for Aidoo. It will be interesting to see what an off-season and some time in the weight room can do for him.

 

[cwbytruckers]

I think that BHH can become a legit type of guy down low. He only got better and better as the season progressed.

I believe JA can get better as well. If be had got the minutes early on he could be the rim protector

 

[Volfan1000]

That’s an advantage of having a grizzled old coach. He has a lot of options. If a young, unestablished up and comer were in charge it would be a huge challenge attracting and keeping great assistants. Barnes also has the ability to be loved and respected by his players that are less than a third his age. He’s building a program that should continue to thrive after he retires instead of being distracted by moving his career forward. TN is close to being a destination job instead of a stepping stone.

I think White may give Barnes another contract extension because he looked rejuvenated and I could see him coaching until he is 74 or 75 before retiring.

 

[robcovol]

With the transfer portal and NIL, who knows what things will look like one year from now. Hopefully, the law of averages will kick in some time and give Barnes and Tennessee some good fortune for a change. It may be the only thing they have.