Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2024-25

[creekdipper]

Yet everyone wanted Jeff Walz. Weren't they picked to win the ACC? Gonna be tough to do if you can't beat Middle Tennessee...... That was an 18-point loss to a mid-major.

How soon we forget.

 

[Volfan2012]

Yet another thing you would never expect to hear from a Lady Vol fan, but here we are...

When I found out that three players certainly our best three after Horston and Key were not playing knew we were doomed more than likely. After those five players the talent level at Tennessee appears to be lower than what Middle Tennessee has. Our subs went 6 for 31 yesterday really opens your eyes to what they can do.

 

[Volfan2012]

I don't like to say this since were one of the teams. Looks like Louisville, Maryland, Texas, Iowa, and Tennessee five highly regarded teams before the season started are all going to be double digit loss teams.

 

[Lucy]

When I found out that three players certainly our best three after Horston and Key were not playing knew we were doomed more than likely. After those five players the talent level at Tennessee appears to be lower than what Middle Tennessee has. Our subs went 6 for 31 yesterday really opens your eyes to what they can do.

Not sure that is entirely indicative of their potential. There was probably angst over the loss of three teammates for the game and more pressure than usual.

 

[creekdipper]

Not sure that is entirely indicative of their potential. There was probably angst over the loss of three teammates for the game and more pressure than usual.

It also shows the value of giving the supporting cast minutes during the early season. Never know when your number will be called to play a bigger role in a game.

We do need to improve our efforts to get shooters open looks. That will boost confidence and improve shooting percentages as much as anything.

 

[Volfan2012]

Not sure that is entirely indicative of their potential. There was probably angst over the loss of three teammates for the game and more pressure than usual.

Looks like they will have and extended chance as concussion protocol can last a day or two or weeks. Jackson have to count as not available for a few games.

 

[Rickster]

Not sure that is entirely indicative of their potential. There was probably angst over the loss of three teammates for the game and more pressure than usual.

i can’t imagine a situation where they would not be affected by losing three players just before facing a top 10 team.

 

[Volfan2012]

SEC Women's Basketball Schedule | ESPN

Just one SEC game today NC State is at Georgia.

 

[Ladyvol777]

Yet everyone wanted Jeff Walz. Weren't they picked to win the ACC? Gonna be tough to do if you can't beat Middle Tennessee...... That was an 18-point loss to a mid-major.

We need to hire him quick, can get him cheap. As always go Lady Vol's.

 

[Darth_Vol]

When I found out that three players certainly our best three after Horston and Key were not playing knew we were doomed more than likely.

Jackson is certainly one of the best three players, but after that is debatable. Franklin is averaging just 13 minutes a game and Hollingshead just over 10 and neither has started a game all season...

 

[Volfan2012]

Jackson is certainly one of the best three players, but after that is debatable. Franklin is averaging just 13 minutes a game and Hollingshead just over 10 and neither has started a game all season...

I like them better than anyone else we got after Horston, Jackson, and Key. Maybe Puckett, but the rest right now don't see any of them better. They haven't been great, but I know Franklin has it in her. Hollingshead still has a lot to prove.

 

[djtee]

AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll | AP News As i said Ohio State comes in at #3

 

[Rooster1]

I like them better than anyone else we got after Horston, Jackson, and Key. Maybe Puckett, but the rest right now don't see any of them better. They haven't been great, but I know Franklin has it in her. Hollingshead still has a lot to prove.

I expected Puckett to be further along at this point, still think she will get better. The other sophomores are likely mid major types tbh though, they all have some skills but also some holes in their games. The LV roster will likely have a big turnover next season. It’s a long way until the 2024 class gets on college courts, CKH will need to be a big player in the portal again this year.

 

[creekdipper]

AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll | AP News As i said Ohio State comes in at #3

So at this point, we have the current #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #11, #13, #21, and #22 teams on our schedule.

 

[Darth_Vol]

I expected Puckett to be further along at this point, still think she will get better. The other sophomores are likely mid major types tbh though, they all have some skills but also some holes in their games.

This is Kellie's signature class to date. If that's the case, it raises serious questions about her talent evaluation/development...

 

[djtee]

So at this point, we have the current #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #11, #13, #21, and #22 teams on our schedule.

So at this point, we have the current #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #11, #13, #21, and #22 teams on our schedule.

Also looks like LSU soft schedule is starting to hurt them. Up only 1 spot but should have dropped 5 spot to me

 

[Rooster1]

So at this point, we have the current #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #11, #13, #21, and #22 teams on our schedule.

Brutal

 

[creekdipper]

Brutal

Yes, but some of the "fans" here would prefer that we be 9-0 against teams ranked #250 and up.

 

[Rooster1]

Yes, but some of the "fans" here would prefer that we be 9-0 against teams ranked #250 and up.

Think you meant 25 Creek

 

[creekdipper]

Think you meant 25 Creek

Actually, I meant that they'd prefer we play LSU's OOC schedule and be undefeated at this point.

I meant 250+, if that makes sense. Marshmellows.

 

[Rooster1]

Also looks like LSU soft schedule is starting to hurt them. Up only 1 spot but should have dropped 5 spot to me

I think highly of Kim’s coaching ability, but she is just padding her W-L record this year. It’s a disgraceful schedule for a P5 team tbh, as it stands right now, LSU has exactly one ranked opponent on their schedule, the SEC matchup with SC. I find myself hoping it backfires on her.

 

[NoBackBoard]

Yes, but some of the "fans" here would prefer that we be 9-0 against teams ranked #250 and up.

No, we just want an offensive system and to see the players improving instead of constantly saying what they’ve learned after a defeat only for the same mistakes to repeat the next game.

It’s not just losing but how we play when we lose that is troubling. Even when we win, it’s hard to get excited bc it’s against subpar teams and we don’t look good doing it. I would rather we have turnovers from trying a system with movement than players just dribbling off their feet or traveling.

I was a supporter but I have zero confidence we can ever get to a Final Four with the offense we have. Our system sucks and our perimeter players can’t shoot. We just honestly have a low ceiling.

 

[Ladyvolfan45]

I think highly of Kim’s coaching ability, but she is just padding her W-L record this year. It’s a disgraceful schedule for a P5 team tbh, as it stands right now, LSU has exactly one ranked opponent on their schedule, the SEC matchup with SC. I find myself hoping it backfires on her.

Kim has always been a weak scheduler but this one is even a new low for her.Only other ranked opponent outside of SC is Arkansas.

They will be a NCAAT team obviously but I hope the committee doesn’t reward them with such a schedule. Last year I could defend them with wins over Iowa St, Missouri St etc but the best teams they face are Tulane and Oregon St.

Quite frankly, I think half of LSUs team is checked out playing such a schedule. At least that’s my take having watching them. Not only does it stall development. All those kids are going through the motions.

Alexis Morris looks incredibly bored half the time. She looks like she regressed or she doesn’t care right now.

I do think highly of their freshmen Sa’Myah and Flaujae. But those kids won’t get better until the level of competition increases

 

[Darth_Vol]

No, we just want an offensive system and to see the players improving instead of constantly saying what they’ve learned after a defeat only for the same mistakes to repeat the next game.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Georgia spanking NCSt…