Tennessee Lady Vol News

[lvocd]

Here are a couple of simple charts showing vertical leap ranges. Not going to mention any names, but we've had recent post players that appeared to me to fall into the "poor"/"below average" range. One of my greatest hopes for this year's team is that we'll have far better-than-average leapers among our posts and power forwards than we're used to seeing.

 

[Hooper22]

View attachment 683034This should be interesting.

This would be for the men to specify for anyone who might not know, or had seen it. Should be a great turnout and it is for an awesome cause.

As a semi random FYI, Dawn and South Carolina will be playing Memphis on Oct 15th at the FedEX Forum for a charity exhibition benefiting St. Jude. I think it is great teams are doing these charity exhibition games.

 

[glv98]

Here are a couple of simple charts showing vertical leap ranges. Not going to mention any names, but we've had recent post players that appeared to me to fall into the "poor"/"below average" range. One of my greatest hopes for this year's team is that we'll have far better-than-average leapers among our posts and power forwards than we're used to seeing.

That's putting it kindly. You couldn't have slid a pizza between our post players' feet and the floor in recent years. Leaping ability is bound to improve along w the athleticism. That should help some w the size gap.

 

[Volfan2012]

Thanks! Outstanding. Can't wait.

No it is the men was posted on the Lady Vols on facebook by Kim Caldwell but not the women the men are playing Indiana. Sorry about that strange that Kim posted it.

 

[lvocd]

That's putting it kindly. You couldn't have slid a pizza between our post players' feet and the floor in recent years.

MAYbe an extra-thin cheese, but absolutely no Chicago-style.

 

[Mafiaboss]

What I am thinking right now just from the very little information I have been able to see.

PG Spencer and Cooper
SG Spear and Boyd
C-Hollingshead and Spearman
PF-Latham and Puckett
WF-Whitehorn and T Darby
11th Wynn

That is eleven and yes I know she does not list positions just the 11 I think may be in the lead for a rotation spot.

I searched for the 2024-2025 roster on Google. AI Meta reports that Justine Pissott will be a game changer for out team this season.

 

[Mafiaboss]

Here are a couple of simple charts showing vertical leap ranges. Not going to mention any names, but we've had recent post players that appeared to me to fall into the "poor"/"below average" range. One of my greatest hopes for this year's team is that we'll have far better-than-average leapers among our posts and power forwards than we're used to seeing.

Exactly. While Horston worked to improve her already great vertical:

 

[chuckiepoo]

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But, are we sure this is the women?

Definitely the men’s team. The McClendon Foundation was supported by the Gonzaga and Michigan State exhibitions in past years.

 

[Coach Jumper]

..... Edwards is excellent super player but she is 6'3" why would Hollingshead and Spearman not have the ability to guard any of these players you list? ...

Post-play is a mindset. Posting up, blocking out, defending a low-post who is an actual low-posting BIG,,,It takes technique and confidence,,,,Just BC someone is tall doesn't mean they have the ability...Just bc a tower is tall doesn't make it a tree

So, much as I like her, Emily Saunders is one of many examples of bigs who aren’t effective based on size.

Emily, like ALL of the players under Holly and Kellie was not properly taught,,,nuff said!

 

[VolBall09]

What I am thinking right now just from the very little information I have been able to see.

PG Spencer and Cooper
SG Spear and Boyd
C-Hollingshead and Spearman
PF-Latham and Puckett
WF-Whitehorn and T Darby
11th Wynn

That is eleven and yes I know she does not list positions just the 11 I think may be in the lead for a rotation spot.

Wells has had a Grey Jersey on a lot I think she’ll play a lot of 2 for us this season.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Post-play is a mindset. Posting up, blocking out, defending a low-post who is an actual low-posting BIG,,,It takes technique and confidence,,,,Just BC someone is tall doesn't mean they have the ability...Just bc a tower is tall doesn't make it a tree


Emily, like ALL of the players under Holly and Kellie was not properly taught,,,nuff said!

Keyen Green was a bad ass!

 

[Mafiaboss]

Post-play is a mindset. Posting up, blocking out, defending a low-post who is an actual low-posting BIG,,,It takes technique and confidence,,,,Just BC someone is tall doesn't mean they have the ability...Just bc a tower is tall doesn't make it a tree


Emily, like ALL of the players under Holly and Kellie was not properly taught,,,nuff said!

I think Holly recruited her. Only Kellie coached her. Emily lacks mobility and quickness.

 

[lvocd]

Keyen Green was a bad ass!

She really was. Keyen was one of those rare players who, when she was on the floor, reduced my perpetual game anxiety. The mature way she approached the game, and the determination she always showed to do her best on every possession, was unforgettable. I have often thought how much I wish she'd been a four-year Lady Vol and that she'd been able to play healthy. She was impressive to me even playing hurt all the time, so I can't imagine how good she could have been if she'd had better luck.

By the way, Keyen is STILL a badass!

 

[Coach Jumper]

I think Holly recruited her. Only Kellie coached her. Emily lacks mobility and quickness.

really...
In 2024 at Youngstown:
22 min per game
11.7 Pts
70% fg
6.9 rebs
And blocks, which are most often the post-defender moving...73 blocks, 2.3 per game,,,19th in the entire NCAA

 

[chuckiepoo]

really...
In 2024 at Youngstown:
22 min per game
11.7 Pts
70% fg
6.9 rebs
And blocks, which are most often the post-defender moving...73 blocks, 2.3 per game,,,19th in the entire NCAA

Not too shabby, in the Missouri Valley Conference.

 

[lvocd]

You know what I loved about Emily Saunders? She could catch the damn ball. Emily has great hands and a soft touch around the rim. If she'd been blessed with a few more fast-twitch muscle fibers she would have been really solid -- even in the SEC.

 

[Mafiaboss]

really...
In 2024 at Youngstown:
22 min per game
11.7 Pts
70% fg
6.9 rebs
And blocks, which are most often the post-defender moving...73 blocks, 2.3 per game,,,19th in the entire NCAA

Really. She didn’t perform like that against top tier opponents.

 

[Mafiaboss]

You know what I loved about Emily Saunders? She could catch the damn ball. Emily has great hands and a soft touch around the rim. If she'd been blessed with a few more fast-twitch muscle fibers she would have been really solid -- even in the SEC.

Too bad she didn’t do that at UT.

 

[Mafiaboss]

Not too shabby, in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Yes, but she didn’t help the Lady Vols.

 

[lvocd]

Too bad she didn’t do that at UT.

She never got much of a chance, honestly. But if you were to go back and replay her appearances with an appreciation for her particular gifts, you'd realize she did have some fine moments.

 

[Mafiaboss]

really...
In 2024 at Youngstown:
22 min per game
11.7 Pts
70% fg
6.9 rebs
And blocks, which are most often the post-defender moving...73 blocks, 2.3 per game,,,19th in the entire NCAA

The average player height of the teams Youngstown played last season was 5’10. It’s not hard to score bunnies against 5’10 when you are 6’5.

 

[Mafiaboss]

She never got much of a chance, honestly. But if you were to go back and replay her appearances with an appreciation for her particular gifts, you'd realize she did have some fine moments.

A few. I just see all of the missed bunnies, missed passes, and missed assignments.

 

[Coach Jumper]

Really. She didn’t perform like that against top tier opponents.

did she get a chance...REAL chance and did she get training...NOPE!

But then again,,,you'd argue with a tree

 

[LV renaissance]

really...
In 2024 at Youngstown:
22 min per game
11.7 Pts
70% fg
6.9 rebs
And blocks, which are most often the post-defender moving...73 blocks, 2.3 per game,,,19th in the entire NCAA

The vast majority of our players would see a huge jump in their stats at Youngstown. Similarly, the players of the year in the mid majors saw their stats drop considerably when they transferred to UT even if they significantly contributed. Nevertheless, I am happy for Emily finding a team and conference that is a good match for her basketball skills.

 

[LV renaissance]

RICKEA MADE THE WNBA ALL-ROOKIE TEAM PER NEW SENTINEL

Former Lady Vols basketball star Rickea Jackson has earned WNBA All-Rookie honors, the league announced Thursday.

The Los Angeles Sparks forward was joined by Kamilla Cardoso, Caitlin Clark, Leonie Fiebich and Angel Reese. Clark, who starred for the Indiana Fever, was named Rookie of the Year. Jackson ended the regular season as the only rookie averaging more than 10 points while shooting better than 45% from the field.

"Congratulations to Rickea, who attacked her rookie season with everything she had," Sparks general manager Raegan Pebley said in a team release. "She brought her heart and commitment to growth daily, all while bringing joy and a focus on the team. There is no doubt she deserves this recognition and honor."