Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2024-25

[djtee]

I think folks thought it would be impossible to beat them last year, but we did.

And yes we did. Thank You

 

[SCspur]

They should have been unbeatable last year in the SEC and still lost 2 games. Anyone in the SEC can lose on any given night if they don't play their best basketball. SEC championships come down to consistency every day!

I mean they did still win the Tournament outright and won the last 6 of 7 championships…

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

 

[Dak1219]

Eh, idk….they’ve reloaded TREMENDOUSLY! That new class AND Cardosa will make them TOUGHER than last year.

I have faith in our girls though! Next year should be exciting but I have a feeling it’s South Carolina, Connecticut, Stanford and everyone else.

3 great teams, however, Standford lost its backcourt, and animosity among the players on teams like South Carolina and Connecticut could be detrimental. Should be a good season for sure.

 

[Dak1219]

I mean they did still win the Tournament outright and won the last 6 of 7 championships…

Right, and with a team with that much talent, they should have never lost to an inexperienced Uconn team, or 2 games in the SEC. Anything can happen on any given night. Hell, had Tennessee not blown it with their games against Georgia, we would have tied South Carolina for the second place or had the lady vols played both halves of the Texas A&M and not blown the Georgia games we would have won the league title. Weren't we picked to finish 7th last year and the year before. Its only a matter of time. J.S.

 

[Terrells Bay88]

Right, and with a team with that much talent, they should have never lost to an inexperienced Uconn team, or 2 games in the SEC. Anything can happen on any given night. Hell, had Tennessee not blown it with their games against Georgia, we would have tied South Carolina for the second place or had the lady vols played both halves of the Texas A&M and not blown the Georgia games we would have won the league title. Weren't we picked to finish 7th last year and the year before. Its only a matter of time. J.S.

Uconn wasn't inexperienced in comparison to South Carolina.

 

[Dak1219]

Uconn wasn't inexperienced in comparison to South Carolina.

Uconn had 5 freshman, 2 sophomores and 3 juniors last year. South Carolina only had one freshman on their whole team. South Carolina was much more experienced than Uconn. Not to mention, 3 of Uconns freshmen played huge minutes.

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

Right, and with a team with that much talent, they should have never lost to an inexperienced Uconn team, or 2 games in the SEC. Anything can happen on any given night. Hell, had Tennessee not blown it with their games against Georgia, we would have tied South Carolina for the second place or had the lady vols played both halves of the Texas A&M and not blown the Georgia games we would have won the league title. Weren't we picked to finish 7th last year and the year before. Its only a matter of time. J.S.

those 2 losses by less then to 2 points to UGA still angers me the fact we could have won a SEC Title in year 2 with KJH is amazing

 

[volnationnj]

3 great teams, however, Standford lost its backcourt, and animosity among the players on teams like South Carolina and Connecticut could be detrimental. Should be a good season for sure.

The way your post is written, it states that there IS animosity among the players on teams like South Carolina and Connecticut, and it COULD be detrimental.
Do you know that there is animosity among the players on those teams ? Or should it have been written "and possible animosity among the players...could be detrimental" ?
Just looking for clarification. Maybe you have inside info on those teams.

 

[Terrells Bay88]

Uconn had 5 freshman, 2 sophomores and 3 juniors last year. South Carolina only had one freshman on their whole team. South Carolina was much more experienced than Uconn. Not to mention, 3 of Uconns freshmen played huge minutes.

South Carolina also had one senior on their whole team and one of UConn's juniors was a 4th year player. It was pretty much juniors and freshmen versus juniors and sophomores.

 

[NeedOrange]

3 great teams, however, Standford lost its backcourt, and animosity among the players on teams like South Carolina and Connecticut could be detrimental. Should be a good season for sure.

The UConn team is one of the closest groups ever at the school. The seem sincerely focused on one goal and that is never to play a game like they played against Az. again. They were absolutely embarrassed by their flat unenthusiastic approach and it has hurt them deeply. Mama E has a new batch of kids and in now Granny E.

 

[Volfan2012]

So many teams that can put two or three go to players on the floor. If in a tourney they have a great game then their team can win against anybody. Of course SC, Stanford, and UConn will be the three favorites as well based on their talent they should be. You still have to be aware of several other teams where a player can get hot and carry them to victory. We seen it last season.

 

[Rooster1]

So many teams that can put two or three go to players on the floor. If in a tourney they have a great game then their team can win against anybody. Of course SC, Stanford, and UConn will be the three favorites as well based on their talent they should be. You still have to be aware of several other teams where a player can get hot and carry them to victory. We seen it last season.

On any given day, teams like MD., Louisville, NCSU, Oregon, Oregon State, Mich, Iowa, Ind, ND, Az, UCLA, aTm, Texas and several others can beat anyone. The sport is very competitive.

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

The UConn team is one of the closest groups ever at the school. The seem sincerely focused on one goal and that is never to play a game like they played against Az. again. They were absolutely embarrassed by their flat unenthusiastic approach and it has hurt them deeply. Mama E has a new batch of kids and in now Granny E.

Didn't they say that about Ms St, ND, Az. This isn't a knock at all. It just shows the parity of the game and that's good thing honestly! As fans we may not like it but things like that help grow the game.

I wonder how much of Mama "E" time Azzi will eat up.

 

[Rooster1]

The UConn team is one of the closest groups ever at the school. The seem sincerely focused on one goal and that is never to play a game like they played against Az. again. They were absolutely embarrassed by their flat unenthusiastic approach and it has hurt them deeply. Mama E has a new batch of kids and in now Granny E.

UCONN was outplayed AND outcoached in the Az. game. It's not all on the players for that game.

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

better then Baylor's lol

 

[djtee]

better then Baylor's lol

I will say they a some heavy hitters on that schedule.

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

Catching Up with the Pac-12, Part 2

great article if you wanna catch up on other teams

Rogers may be an indication of how recruiting will change with the introduction of NIL dollars to the equation. She narrowed her choices down to Oregon and Arizona, visiting both campuses before making her decision. After she committed to the Ducks, she gave interviews stating that the NIL laws in Oregon played into her decision to head to Eugene.

also does anybody know how TN NIL Law compares to other SEC states?

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

Part 1 Catching Up with the Pac-12, Part 1

 

[Volfan2012]

Payment for Student-Athletes’ NIL Rights Comes to Tennessee | JD Supra

 

[Lucy]

On any given day, teams like MD., Louisville, NCSU, Oregon, Oregon State, Mich, Iowa, Ind, ND, Az, UCLA, aTm, Texas and several others can beat anyone. The sport is very competitive.

I am sure it was an oversight that you did not list the Lady Vols specifically as a team who can beat anyone

 

[NeedOrange]

UCONN was outplayed AND outcoached in the Az. game. It's not all on the players for that game.

UConn lives in your head, don't they. Do your nightmares come in American Flag Blue and White. Do you have sudden fears that a large white dog is going to eat your banty rooster?

 

[NeedOrange]

Didn't they say that about Ms St, ND, Az. This isn't a knock at all. It just shows the parity of the game and that's good thing honestly! As fans we may not like it but things like that help grow the game.

I wonder how much of Mama "E" time Azzi will eat up.

It's "Granny E" for Azzi and from what I hear not too much. Granny E's experiencing her first healthy summer in years and had a great summer session. She knows she is going to lose minutes not only to Azzi but it looks like there will be 6 players in rotation for the 3 guard/wing spots (last year E got most of her minutes as a de facto 4 but not this year). The players are all agreed that minutes aren't the point. The goal is the team winning a Natty. Besides you don't think only needing a healthy E for 15 to 20 minutes a night is a bad situation, do you?

 

[stlvolsfan]

How did this kid’s career get so far off track? I really hope she is happy at Ark PB but she could do so much better.

I know her situation is a little different, however, a lot of Black athletes are choosing HBCUs now.

 

[Lucy]

I know her situation is a little different, however, a lot of Black athletes are choosing HBCUs now.

Did not know APB is an HBCU. Thanks for letting me know. That does make more sense.
Important institutions for many reasons.