The Official “Regular Posters of the Basketball Forum” Thread

[TheMookieMonster]

PLEASE, please shoot this well once the NCAA Tournament starts.

We already have an elite defense to cause problems.

If the offense starts clicking on a consistent basis, we’ll be extremely dangerous.

Yeah I think my biggest fear is peaking too early at this point.

 

[cardvolfan]

I also believe that very good teams have to learn how to win ugly. When the basket is capped off, how do you beat good teams, or really good teams in those situations? There is a formula, and I think this team has the identity to do that.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Just a thought, but I wonder if the boys will have just a little extra motivation on Saturday? Cason was a lock for here until Kentucky came in at the last minute. Would have to think they want to make him regret that decision.

 

[johnfnkelly]

Just a thought, but I wonder if the boys will have just a little extra motivation on Saturday? Cason was a lock for here until Kentucky came in at the last minute. Would have to think they want to make him regret that decision.

Can't imagine the players particularly care a 5* kid chose UK over UT unless he silently committed and lied to the players, which I doubt he did. In this day and age it's all business to the players.

 

[Volprofch05]

 

[Dallasbowlin]

edit: repost

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Can't imagine the players particularly care a 5* kid chose UK over UT unless he silently committed and lied to the players, which I doubt he did. In this day and age it's all business to the players.

More than likely you’re right. Just a thought.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

In the VQ Monday Night Chat, Rob Lewis said the team was scorching hot shooting the ball in practice today. Pray for Vandy tomorrow!

Honestly, save it for UK. I think we can play meh and still beat Vandy.

Famous last words I know....

 

[cncchris33]

Just a thought, but I wonder if the boys will have just a little extra motivation on Saturday? Cason was a lock for here until Kentucky came in at the last minute. Would have to think they want to make him regret that decision.

Competitively speaking, I'd venture to guess he already regrets it.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Competitively speaking, I'd venture to guess he already regrets it.

I doubt it considering he’s said multiple times that UK was his dream school growing up.

 

[cncchris33]

I doubt it considering he’s said multiple times that UK was his dream school growing up.

I think the idea of playing for Kentucky was his dream, sure. But in your dreams, things typically go a lot better than they have for UK, this year, which is why I was clear to note it as competitively speaking. And maybe Wallace doesn't care because he's getting paid.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Ron Slay losing his mind calling for Nkamhoua being SEC POY...that would be no less than shocking.

 

[johnfnkelly]

Ron Slay losing his mind calling for Nkamhoua being SEC POY...that would be no less than shocking.

If we only judged Olivier in games against weak opponents then sure. I have to see him show up against Arky, Bama, etc to even consider that. I don't know if we'll have a SEC POY candidate other than maybe Santi if he continues scoring in double figures and we finish top 2 in the league.

A healthy JJJ could have been a dark horse.

I would imagine at his current pace Brandon Miller is the overwhelming favorite to win it.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

I was going to say "You know Ron's not crazy" but then I did the stats...and I'm not even sure if SEC POY only cares about what ya do in the SEC or not...but that's what I looked at

Through 3 games:

13 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.3 apg

Not really POY material, if he plays every game like he did against South Carolina, sure sign me up.

Now Santi....better case to be made imo

16 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2 spg and shooting 47.6% from 3

 

[Vol49er]

If we win against Kentucky Saturday, it’ll be the first time with three straight wins against Kentucky since 1980

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Ron Slay losing his mind calling for Nkamhoua being SEC POY...that would be no less than shocking.

if he continues this level of play I can see it. Not right now though, and Ron’s my guy lol.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Andy Katz sucks, but I would take this draw in a heartbeat.

 

[Vol49er]

Andy Katz sucks, but I would take this draw in a heartbeat.

Hell yeah. I think Pitt could end up higher than a 10 seed but other than that, that region would be a dream

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Kentucky as a 10 makes my heart happy.


Honestly, what have they done to even deserve a tournament spot at this point?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Hell yeah. I think Pitt could end up higher than a 10 seed but other than that, that region would be a dream

I can’t really think of an easier path to the Elite 8 than SIU Edwardsville, San Diego State, and Gonzaga. As weird as that sounds.

 

[JRVOL11]

kentucky down 13-2 to south carolina at home

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Several boos in Rupp Arena right now

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Oh my god. If South Carolina beats Kentucky….

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Honestly, if Kentucky lost to South Carolina I think that might be bad for us. Last thing I want is a pissed off and embarrassed Kentucky coming to Knoxville. At some point the talent on their team is going to put it together….

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Honestly, if Kentucky lost to South Carolina I think that might be bad for us. Last thing I want is a pissed off and embarrassed Kentucky coming to Knoxville. At some point the talent on their team is going to put it together….

Lol