Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2024-25

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sisaq said:
Real deal because they beat a team that barely ranked #24
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You must not have watched them against Oregon State or Arkansas. They play so hard in every aspect of the game including leading the country in rebounds by a large margin and playing great defense. They maintained this effort even while playing cupcakes, which is impressive and not what I see yet with the Lady Vols. I do think they are beatable, but their athleticism and effort are second to none.
 
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LV renaissance said:
You must not have watched them against Oregon State or Arkansas. They play so hard in every aspect of the game including leading the country in rebounds by a large margin and playing great defense. They maintained this effort even while playing cupcakes, which is impressive and not what I see yet with the Lady Vols. I do think they are beatable, but their athleticism and effort are second to none.
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The way they did their schedule I think was very well thought out. They played a team on the road they knew they could beat and was top 75 in the NET and got a Q1 win out of it. Playing a lot of weak teams has not hurt them at all and I think has given them a lot of confidence. They are number two in the NET and ranked top ten and number three seed in Cremes bracket. This on beating only one ranked team number 24 which they play again at home and only one other ranked team SC at their place which even if they lose won't be a bad loss. They could go through this season playing only three ranked teams and end up as high as a two seed and certainly the three seed they are now. They then will have their first two NCAA games at home and that almost makes them a certain sweet sixteen team. Considering how it has not hurt them in the least why would anybody play six top 20 teams to begin the season cause the risk far exceeds the reward.
If I were a coach I would do the same thing LSU did it was well thought out schedule that is going to get them a lot more attention than were going to get for the schedule we played. They will almost certainly be the higher seed in the NCAA and since we have to play them on the road doesn't look like we'll be able to make up any ground there.
They are getting everything they wanted out of that schedule. Were getting way less out of ours.
 
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LV renaissance said:
You must not have watched them against Oregon State or Arkansas. They play so hard in every aspect of the game including leading the country in rebounds by a large margin and playing great defense. They maintained this effort even while playing cupcakes, which is impressive and not what I see yet with the Lady Vols. I do think they are beatable, but their athleticism and effort are second to none.
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I think it may be second to SC and that tasted like vinegar saying that 😭 SC has a type of depth and athleticism which is likely better than last year if you ask me. I think they have chinks in the armor but SC is athletic at every position and they better be giving effort because they have two people waiting to come in and take your spot if you don't.
 
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Berger’s absence starting to become apparent for Indiana. Starting conference play they are really missing her. She was there do it all player. If they could really deliver whatever they needed on demand.

They are having to rely on Holmes as their go to player offensively but that is tough because she doesn’t handle the ball at all has to rely on the pass.
 
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Volfan2012 said:
Looks like Kara has something going there at Duke this season, I've seen them play and they don't seem to be as good as their record says they are and beating Louisville is a huge win.
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We were able to get out of our slump but Louisville is still flailing. I know it’s unlikely but I’d love if they miss the tourney or at least make an early exit.
 
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NoBackBoard said:
We were able to get out of our slump but Louisville is still flailing. I know it’s unlikely but I’d love if they miss the tourney or at least make an early exit.
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They are no way as good a team as they were last year. I said I expect them to have double digit losses this season and if they get in the tourney a seed around 7 or 8.
 
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djtee said:
As long as she show they can win in the ACC against the top teams this will help Kara in the recruiting. She has a strong 2023 class coming in already.
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Yea Duke is looking legit with this win and the upset victory on the road against #6 NC ST (Diamond Johnson was out w/ injury). Looks like the players have bought in.
 
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Ark blowing out KY right now 32-12 late in the 2nd, To me this is a must win for KY the reason there offense is just awful can`t score at all.
 
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djtee said:
Ark blowing out KY right now 32-12 late in the 2nd, To me this is a must win for KY the reason there offense is just awful can`t score at all.
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The transfers of Dre Edwards (Baylor) and Treasure Hunt (Arizona St) has hurt them. They just don’t have a lot of firepower and HC Elzy is known for defense, not offense. It will be a tough year for them.
 
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NoBackBoard said:
The transfers of Dre Edwards (Baylor) and Treasure Hunt (Arizona St) has hurt them. They just don’t have a lot of firepower and HC Elzy is known for defense, not offense. It will be a tough year for them.
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i`m watching 4 different games and the KY game is one it`s at the half. But they are just hard to watch and a home game.
 
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