Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2024-25

[VA_VOLFAN]

All this ugliness certainly suggests the strong possibility that whispers of Tennessee being particularly racist are being spread to hurt us in recruiting.

This is a FACT and the person i heard it from had no reason to lie

 

[TheMississippiVol]

Well Tennessee roster is pretty dang diverse.. players from different races, coaching staff from different races.
I think a simple minded person would only take notice of those whispers as being credible.
Again, the recruiting at Tennessee is complex. It’s a strategy. They aren’t winning every battle.
They are winning some but at a lesser rate than some on here deem acceptable. That’s okay if that kind of stuff matters to you but in reality Tennessee is in the position they want to be in on the recruiting trail.

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

Well Tennessee roster is pretty dang diverse.. players from different races, coaching staff from different races.
I think a simple minded person would only take notice of those whispers as being credible.
Again, the recruiting at Tennessee is complex. It’s a strategy. They aren’t winning every battle.
They are winning some but at a lesser rate than some on here deem acceptable. That’s okay if that kind of stuff matters to you but in reality Tennessee is in the position they want to be in on the recruiting trail.

No, not only a simple minded person but young people and worried parents about sending their 17/18 year old off to college to be hours away

 

[ocoandasoc]

I"m going to partly blame the officiating. They allow entirely too much contact in this league and in part I think hampers offensive development during the season.

I wouldn't have been surprised if Ole Miss and Arkansas lost but those scores are stunning.

This is true. SEC refs tilt toward strength, height and aggressive play while other conferences favor speed, ball handling and high-percentage shooting. Coaches and commentators will always say "You have to adjust your style of play based on how the refs are calling the game," but that is much easier said than done. A normally aggressive team that tries to hold back can wind up looking flat and it throws off their whole game.

 

[dapeak]

Big difference in posting about basketball and posting personal attacks on the character of our program.

The lies about racism are the most hurtful. Pat championed black women.

As I said, no Pat, no dawn.

I agree with that, they aren’t equal but when you know you’re dealing with a cobra.. don’t play with it. I’ve conversed with some SC fans and they don’t back down until they know that you won’t and that’s for any extreme with any fanbase. Deloris/B Terrell/Chris Williamson in particular seem to be hell bent on our program going to the crapper. It almost seems like if your coach ain’t black, your entire squad and school is racist. Is there racism out there? Yes. Are there some programs I would side eye due to their coach and even the continual makeup of their team? Yes. Is one of those programs Tennessee? No. Could the admin have issues? Yes. That isn’t our coach or our staff. And putting this out there on social media like that is why it’s important that we have a strong social media presence as a program because it definitely has been seen and will continue to be seen by recruits and families and other coaches and be used against us on the trail.

And I’m sure y’all know from some of my posts… I’m Blickity black black and mean that at all times.

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

I agree with that, they aren’t equal but when you know you’re dealing with a cobra.. don’t play with it. I’ve conversed with some SC fans and they don’t back down until they know that you won’t and that’s for any extreme with any fanbase. Deloris/B Terrell/Chris Williamson in particular seem to be hell bent on our program going to the crapper. It almost seems like if your coach ain’t black, your entire squad and school is racist. Is there racism out there? Yes. Are there some programs I would side eye due to their coach and even the continual makeup of their team? Yes. Is one of those programs Tennessee? No. Could the admin have issues? Yes. That isn’t our coach or our staff. And putting this out there on social media like that is why it’s important that we have a strong social media presence as a program because it definitely has been seen and will continue to be seen by recruits and families and other coaches and be used against us on the trail.

And I’m sure y’all know from some of my posts… I’m Blickity black black and mean that at all times.

Now! That's a post! #atalltimes

 

[TheMississippiVol]

No, not only a simple minded person but young people and worried parents about sending their 17/18 year old off to college to be hours away

That depends on which side they prefer to believe IMO. Tennessee last recruiting class was pretty diverse and their players/parents have said nothing but positive things on social media platforms about the program.
Also, a very intelligent Jasmine Powell articulated it very well about what drew her to Tennessee. If there was truth to that label of Tennessee being racist, she had multiple Power 5 options to choose from but she affirmed a strong desire to come to Rocky Top.
I did misspeak previously it doesn’t make them simple minded. However, if they believe that stuff then perhaps they never really gave Tennessee a real chance. I’m from Mississippi and I can detect signs of racism. The last places that can speak on racism would be South Carolina, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, or Ole Miss.. just saying.

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

That depends on which side they prefer to believe IMO. Tennessee last recruiting class was pretty diverse and their players/parents have said nothing but positive things on social media platforms about the program.
Also, very intelligent Jasmine Powell articulated it very well about what drew her to Tennessee. If there was truth to that label of Tennessee being racist, she had multiple Power 5 options to choose from but she affirmed a strong desire to come to Rocky Top.
I did misspeak previously it doesn’t make them simple mind. However, if they believe that stuff they perhaps they never really gave Tennessee a real chance. I’m from Mississippi and I can detect signs of racism. The last places that can call the kettle black so to speak is South Carolina, Kentucky, or Ole Miss.. just saying.

truth! I thought that's what you meant. It was jarring to them that a coach would say that. Of course they take that into consideration because you have to. they thought less of that coach than they did about TN. She didn't end up at UT but the other school who was also from the SEC was immediately taken off the list

I get these posts may make people uncomfortable but they r truth and truth about what happens. I hope more people speak up and speak out 🗣🗣🗣

 

[stlvolsfan]

This is a FACT and the person i heard it from had no reason to lie

I know for a fact that it’s been said as a recruiting tactic against UT.

 

[NoBackBoard]

I’m trying to say this without having my rose colored glasses on…what are some of the things Lady Vol fans are saying that are remotely close to the things SC fans are saying. I’m not trying to be flippant, I’m genuinely curious.

Fans on this board claim they did about Evina but like you I never saw receipts.

 

[stlvolsfan]

Well Tennessee roster is pretty dang diverse.. players from different races, coaching staff from different races.
I think a simple minded person would only take notice of those whispers as being credible.
Again, the recruiting at Tennessee is complex. It’s a strategy. They aren’t winning every battle.
They are winning some but at a lesser rate than some on here deem acceptable. That’s okay if that kind of stuff matters to you but in reality Tennessee is in the position they want to be in on the recruiting trail.

As a mother of a Black boy, it certainly matters to me. My son CAN’T go to Mizzou for that very reason. There’s not enough money in the world for me to send my son to school there. It matters.

 

[Ladyvolfan45]

SC fans are unhinged folks and they love to play the race card like their own HC...

 

[stlvolsfan]

I agree with that, they aren’t equal but when you know you’re dealing with a cobra.. don’t play with it. I’ve conversed with some SC fans and they don’t back down until they know that you won’t and that’s for any extreme with any fanbase. Deloris/B Terrell/Chris Williamson in particular seem to be hell bent on our program going to the crapper. It almost seems like if your coach ain’t black, your entire squad and school is racist. Is there racism out there? Yes. Are there some programs I would side eye due to their coach and even the continual makeup of their team? Yes. Is one of those programs Tennessee? No. Could the admin have issues? Yes. That isn’t our coach or our staff. And putting this out there on social media like that is why it’s important that we have a strong social media presence as a program because it definitely has been seen and will continue to be seen by recruits and families and other coaches and be used against us on the trail.

And I’m sure y’all know from some of my posts… I’m Blickity black black and mean that at all times.

🗣🗣🗣 give me a five on the BLACK hand side!

 

[stlvolsfan]

I agree with that, they aren’t equal but when you know you’re dealing with a cobra.. don’t play with it. I’ve conversed with some SC fans and they don’t back down until they know that you won’t and that’s for any extreme with any fanbase. Deloris/B Terrell/Chris Williamson in particular seem to be hell bent on our program going to the crapper. It almost seems like if your coach ain’t black, your entire squad and school is racist. Is there racism out there? Yes. Are there some programs I would side eye due to their coach and even the continual makeup of their team? Yes. Is one of those programs Tennessee? No. Could the admin have issues? Yes. That isn’t our coach or our staff. And putting this out there on social media like that is why it’s important that we have a strong social media presence as a program because it definitely has been seen and will continue to be seen by recruits and families and other coaches and be used against us on the trail.

And I’m sure y’all know from some of my posts… I’m Blickity black black and mean that at all times.

🗣🗣🗣 give me a five on the BLACK hand side!

 

[Rickster]

Honestly there are several cut-throat tactics being used in an attempt to suppress any Lady Vol rise. The most effective ones are those that cannot be verified like charges of racism at a place that appears diverse and respectful of cultures. Programs that do not have a history of being great have to overcome by just flat-out lying. Another gift of the internet......a place to role-play without breaking the law. What a place!

 

[WVU05UT09]

Its an easier charge to stick when you have a former player with a national audience making clumsy statements about race and coaches at UT. Is she wrong? Probably not. Is it something worth talking about? Sure. But its clumsy in the sense that given you are a former player most people are going to connect your comment to the womens basketball program and thus in turn you are going to knee cap it and open it up to charges of racism, even if that isn't your intention.

 

[Dak1219]

I’m hoping Puckett turns into an Ashley Joens from Iowa State. They seem to have very similar games and with time I believe Puckett can be just as effective.

I am hoping Stiplin's game turns into something like Megan Gustafason from Iowa. She was the 80th ranked player in her class and turned into one of the most efficient and best scoring posts in the courntry.

 

[And1]

I see Westbrook is getting cleanup time for UConn.

 

[volnationnj]

Nm

 

[stlvolsfan]

Its an easier charge to stick when you have a former player with a national audience making clumsy statements about race and coaches at UT. Is she wrong? Probably not. Is it something worth talking about? Sure. But its clumsy in the sense that given you are a former player most people are going to connect your comment to the womens basketball program and thus in turn you are going to knee cap it and open it up to charges of racism, even if that isn't your intention.

Who are you referring to?

 

[volnationnj]

Kentucky not looking good versus Princeton.
They're down 21-13 with 6 minutes left in second quarter.

 

[NoBackBoard]

Both Florida and Kentucky losing. Was the SEC that bad this season?

 

[WVU05UT09]

Who are you referring to?

Former Lady Vol Kara Lawson calls out lack of diversity at highest levels of Tennessee Athletics | wbir.com

 

[th2421]

Both Florida and Kentucky losing. Was the SEC that bad this season?

To be fair Florida is playing without Kiki Smith, who leads them in scoring, assists, and steals, after already losing Lavender Briggs midseason.

 

[Volfan2012]

Both Florida and Kentucky losing. Was the SEC that bad this season?

The SEC had the top winning percentage through the season against all non conference opponents and were rated number one conference. In the tourney they haven't done well men or women. Why suddenly teams are having such difficulty probably has something to do with the day in day out physical play you have to endure in the SEC.