Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2024-25

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Amb3096 said:
I have no idea who to root for. Both teams are like able l, and I have no dog in this fight. Entertaining game, though. The games tonight have been fun so far.
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All things being equal, I'm pulling for the team that knocked off Tennessee. Losing to a team that didn't even make the Final Four wouldn't be a great look IMO...
 
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glv98 said:
Why can't we have one of these type 3 pt shooters?!?!
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Mikesell is so smooth. But that’s what happens when you’re constantly in motion and have the athleticism to score on the bounce in multiple ways. Not run over and just stand in the corner and hope the ball gets reversed in your direction.
 
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Amb3096 said:
Mikesell is so smooth. But that’s what happens when you’re constantly in motion and have the athleticism to score on the bounce in multiple ways. Not run over and just stand in the corner and hope the ball gets reversed in your direction.
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Which is why I say, why can't we have one of these?

If Rickea cranks up the 3 pt % could she be that player?
 
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VolBall09 said:
ESPN could not have chosen 4 worse broadcasters for the Elite Eight. Antonelli, Mowins, Lobo and her elf are impossible to listen to.

Why can’t we have anything nice?
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Omg I just screamed so freaking loud at “and her elf” cause why does he look like one for real now that you say that! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
 
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lvocd said:
I'm for the Hokies because I really like their coach, it would make our loss to them easier to swallow, and because I imagine CT fans want OSU to win because it would make their loss to them easier to swallow. lol
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For me I want them to lose, I need them to feel the pain just like we did.
 
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Amb3096 said:
Mikesell is so smooth. But that’s what happens when you’re constantly in motion and have the athleticism to score on the bounce in multiple ways. Not run over and just stand in the corner and hope the ball gets reversed in your direction.
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I’m not watching the game but we need 3 point shooters that can create their own shot, and run off screens. We have spot up shooters that are slow.
 
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glv98 said:
Which is why I say, why can't we have one of these?

If Rickea cranks up the 3 pt % could she be that player?
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IMO she needs to improve her handle. She can be a great catch and shoot three pt shooter but not someone who can catch and shoot while on the run or use a step back on the perimeter to create separation
 
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Amb3096 said:
That crossover step back three that Amoore just hit to end the 3rd quarter while weaving between two defenders and a screener is exactly what Tennessee does not have. It’s like she had the ball on a yo-yo string.
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We really need 3 big time players through the portal and I mean big time.
 
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UConn is seething while watching VT shred the OSU full court press. Buckeyes need to file a missing person report for Mikesell. It’s like her teammates forgot she’s had the hot hand.

Cotie McMahon is playing like an All American as a freshman. I shudder to think how good she’ll be as a senior!
 
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Amb3096 said:
UConn is seething while watching VT shred the OSU full court press. Buckeyes need to file a missing person report for Mikesell. It’s like her teammates forgot she’s had the hot hand.

Cotie McMahon is playing like an All American as a freshman. I shudder to think how good she’ll be as a senior!
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This is why I want VT to win. It's deliciously petty.
 
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DarkPhoenix said:
We really need 3 big time players through the portal and I mean big time.
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I don't think it's quite that dire. If Horston moves on, we could start something like: Key, Hollingshead, Jackson, Pissott/Darby, and Powell. Or if you want better spacing, Key, Jackson, Pissott, Darby, and Powell.

I'm assuming Hollingshead can become a consistent offensive threat and Pissott makes a big leap - she was the #11 2022 recruit for a reason. (Striplin and Puckett were our 2nd and 3rd best 3pt. shooters and can continue to be important role players.)

I'm 50/50 on Powell. I think she is better than what she showed this year and I'm not ready to give up on her. If she maintains that kind of A/TO ratio and ups her FG/3pt. percentages even to what she showed at Minnesota, and then you have Miles as a defensive-stopper off the bench, the PG situation could be really solid if not exceptional. That said, if you don't think Powell is going to be able to shoot/score with consistency at Tennessee, then that's a concern, because Miles isn't going to bring that either.

That leaves shooting guard as the biggest need to me. Darby can shoot with the best of them but can't create (and has improved her defense but still had the worst defensive rating on the team), and Wynn can get to the rim at will but can't shoot or finish with consistency (but is a good defender). We could use a consistent scorer who can shoot the 3 and play great defense. Easier said than done, but there are options in the portal and I'm sure more to come.
 
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