Tennessee's depth

#26
#26
bleedingTNorange said:
Boswell should be back for our next game it sounds like, if that’s the case we’re back to 9. Not sure how much he’ll play in competitive games during league play, but will be a nice emergency option to have available. With that said, as I’ve said repeatedly, most of your best teams are playing 7-8 guys max, and when it’s really crunch time many are playing just 6 or 7 max. Not saying you want to do that through an entire league slate, but 8 is more than enough and 9 is gravy, if you have to trim it to 7…

Zeigler 35/Gainey 5
Lanier 35/Gainey 5
Mashack 20/Gainey 20
Milicic 30/Mashack 10
Okpara 25/Phillips 15
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Where is Dubar s minutes at ? He going fit in somewhere 10 minutes or so . Maybe even at the 2 spot some . He can score. Maybe back in the 70s and early mid 80s you get by more with 7 man rotation. Game changed with shot clock etc. faster pace tempo.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
"Relax" everything will be just fine , unless another big guy gets injured. Losing the #9 or #10 player on the team isn't something to start a worry circle over.

As for the 2 open scholarships if the Deacon had seen a player worthy of one of the scholarships they would've been offered.
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I don't think anyone laments the talent we lost at spot 9 or 10, it's the options, the fouls, and the bodies in the event we can't shake the injury bug. If Boswell comes back next game like it appears he will, then the blow of losing Carr is lessened.
 
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Bigorangefan 98 said:
Where is Dubar s minutes at ? He going fit in somewhere 10 minutes or so . Maybe even at the 2 spot some . He can score. Maybe back in the 70s and early mid 80s you get by more with 7 man rotation. Game changed with shot clock etc. faster pace tempo.
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I suggest going and looking at the F4 teams last year and how many players they played during the NCAAT…
 
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Rotations should be fine, as pointed out, Barnes doesn’t go much beyond an 8 man anyway.

However, the concern is another injury or foul trouble (especially in the post). Those are two things we don’t have a lot of control over. We want to be able to be as fresh as we can be come March and not having some additional depth could hurt there.

Regardless, it is what it is. We will ride with what we have. Given the character of this roster, I think we will be just fine.
 
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marvin616 said:
Dubar gaining confidence is key. If he has the opportunity in the next few games to step up like Gainey did against Ill, and I'm not saying he has to be the hero but just deliver, it'll cement the post rotation. Phillips is already playing his role. Just need another dog we can count on down low and Dubar is primed to be that dude. It's on him to seize it.
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I agree Dubar's success is key to us being a great team this year. Down low in the post, tho?
I don't think that is where he will most benefit us.
Knocking down the 3, dribble penetration, and hitting some open jump shots is what I hope to see from him. He's looks promising in regards, too.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
Villanova won 2 Championship in 3 years using a 7 or 8 man rotation during season, it's not as uncommon as many think.
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Very true. A lot of it is up to luck and fate and all that stuff though. Nova was one of those rare teams you see from time to time that avoided the injuries and everything gelled. I think we have what it takes with the current roster, but the unknowns are reasonably giving people some pause. I’d be a liar if I said I wasn’t holding my breath every time Igor, Cade or Felix hit the hardwood after a hard play. Or really any of our guys. The bench is really short right now.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Boswell should be back for our next game it sounds like, if that’s the case we’re back to 9. Not sure how much he’ll play in competitive games during league play, but will be a nice emergency option to have available. With that said, as I’ve said repeatedly, most of your best teams are playing 7-8 guys max, and when it’s really crunch time many are playing just 6 or 7 max. Not saying you want to do that through an entire league slate, but 8 is more than enough and 9 is gravy, if you have to trim it to 7…

Zeigler 35/Gainey 5
Lanier 35/Gainey 5
Mashack 20/Gainey 20
Milicic 30/Mashack 10
Okpara 25/Phillips 15
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I would like to see us figure out a way to continue giving time (10-12 min) to Dubar as that 8th guy...he has has shown some nice flashes and is someone who can shoot the 3 especially when we run into some trouble (e.g., injuries, foul trouble, etc...).
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Yup, UCONN consistently played just 6 or 7 guys double digit minutes late last year on their way to a Big East Championship & National Championship.
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I do think given TN's particular roster makeup, though, that 8 guys in double digits probably keeps everyone fresh and most effective, given that all eight bring quality on the court. Not saying Dubar has to get a ton of minutes, but I do think if he continues to play how he's been playing that 10 a game late in the year for him is likely.
 
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VolsNetClippers2025 said:
I do think given TN's particular roster makeup, though, that 8 guys in double digits probably keeps everyone fresh and most effective, given that all eight bring quality on the court. Not saying Dubar has to get a ton of minutes, but I do think if he continues to play how he's been playing that 10 a game late in the year for him is likely.
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I like Dubar, a lot. Good size, rebounds, shoots kind of a line drive 3, but hits, reminds me of me, a long time ago and will dunk on you. He can help this team and will go off for 20, one game, at least. That's The Dog hot take of the month
 
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Anti-shunshinepumper said:
I agree Dubar's success is key to us being s great team this year. Down low in the post, tho?
I don't think that is where he will most benefit us.
Knocking down the 3, dribble perpetration, and hitting some open jump shots is what I hope to see from him. He's looks promising in regards, too.
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He doesn't have height but he has muscle and wingspan. We saw what Barnes did with Williams and others in that mold. If he can just hold the 4 spot enough to get the other bigs some rest during games or just be effective when they have to run small ball, combined with the points you made, he could be the swiss army knife off the bench that could make the difference come March.
 
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I think we will be fine with primarily a 7 man rotation but I am surprised Dubar is not getting
more minutes.

The ultimate scare is another injury. I cringed during the last game when Mashack hurt his finger.
We don't need him getting dislocated fingers or having him minimized in any fashion. Same for ZZ

Just about any other player, we can cover with added minutes for Dubar and Cade.
 
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#45
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NEO said:
If your belief is Barnes can win a title you will be disappointed. History says he can’t.
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History suggests the same for about 99.9% of current college coaches, does it not? If I said you had to bet your house right now on who wins the national title, a coach with a title or a coach without a title which are you taking?
 
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NEO said:
If your belief is Barnes can win a title you will be disappointed. History says he can’t.
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He won the SEC title just last year. That doesn't mean much to fans like you, but it does for many. It also guarantees a 1 or 2 seed which makes the one and done crapshoot more winnable
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Boswell should be back for our next game it sounds like, if that’s the case we’re back to 9. Not sure how much he’ll play in competitive games during league play, but will be a nice emergency option to have available. With that said, as I’ve said repeatedly, most of your best teams are playing 7-8 guys max, and when it’s really crunch time many are playing just 6 or 7 max. Not saying you want to do that through an entire league slate, but 8 is more than enough and 9 is gravy, if you have to trim it to 7…

Zeigler 35/Gainey 5
Lanier 35/Gainey 5
Mashack 20/Gainey 20
Milicic 30/Mashack 10
Okpara 25/Phillips 15
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The walk ons could provide some depth if Tennessee should get into deep foul trouble during a game or two this season.
 
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#49
BernardKingGOAT said:
He won the SEC title just last year. That doesn't mean much to fans like you, but it does for many. It also guarantees a 1 or 2 seed which makes the one and done crapshoot more winnable
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Man I swear I knew I threw up the Bernard light before I even hit post. Yes, winning the SEC means a lot. But he is just not a good one and done coach. Some our. Some are considered the greatest because they can scheme one game and move on year after year into the deep end. He isn’t one of those. His ceiling is historically sweet 16, maybe elite 8 if he has a future HOF player. It’s ok though. I just know I won’t be rooting for TN in the final 4 or championship game.
 
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NEO said:
Man I swear I knew I threw up the Bernard light before I even hit post. Yes, winning the SEC means a lot. But he is just not a good one and done coach. Some our. Some are considered the greatest because they can scheme one game and move on year after year into the deep end. He isn’t one of those. His ceiling is historically sweet 16, maybe elite 8 if he has a future HOF player. It’s ok though. I just know I won’t be rooting for TN in the final 4 or championship game.
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I'm not sure if I'm glad that I'm in your head😉
 
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