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[TheMookieMonster]

A little insider piece - JJJ has had the flu this week and hasn't participated in a single practice. He's gonna give it a go but expect him to be pretty weak

If this is true, and he is “pretty weak”, I would hope we just don’t play him or that he is at least selective with his shots today.

 

[cardvolfan]

Look for something totally expected today.....like Gainey going off with a bunch of 3s.

Estrella gets 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

 

[counterdevotee]

Means we will need a big game from Mashack.

Definitely. And maybe one of Santi or Gainey to step up and hit shots... Imagine how dominant some of these wins we've had would have been if either of them was hitting shots.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

8 if we spread the minutes. I think a ninth player will see the floor but not sure how much. I think I would trust Gainey a little more in this game.

Yea starting 5, and then I would assume Mashack, Awaka & Gainey get the first shots off the bench. I would imagine they’ll try to avoid the freshman unless the game is going far in either direction, would love for this to be the game Gainey breaks out.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

A little insider piece - JJJ has had the flu this week and hasn't participated in a single practice. He's gonna give it a go but expect him to be pretty weak

That’s some awful news if true, this is a game we can’t really go big in and JJJ is a monster piece to us being able to play small.

 

[counterdevotee]

If this is true, and he is “pretty weak”, I would hope we just don’t play him or that he is at least selective with his shots today.

Totally. Roommate is a manager on the team - I asked how the team feels about the game, and he said they're fully expecting to beat Bama's ass by a good margin. Bama is gonna have substantial problems with our defense.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Totally. Roommate is a manager on the team - I asked how the team feels about the game, and he said they're fully expecting to beat Bama's ass by a good margin. Bama is gonna have substantial problems with our defense.

Not sure if they will if JJJ is a no go/ineffective

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

Agree. But I suspect, Estrella plays more minutes than Gainey.
This is based on Alabama playing at their typical pace and driving the ball to the rim to pick up fouls on our bigs.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Agree. But I suspect, Estrella plays more minutes than Gainey.
This is based on Alabama playing at their typical place and driving the ball to the rim to pick up fouls on our bigs.

If there’s no JJJ/or limited, I would imagine Gainey gets a lot more than Estrella….

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

If there’s no JJJ/or limited, I would imagine Gainey gets a lot more than Estrella….

Not a gambler. But for the fun of it... I'll take Estrella and give you Gainey. Cup of coffee at your favorite place for player with most min, today.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Not sure if they will if JJJ is a no go/ineffective

Yeah being down a starter doesn’t really make beating someone down easy or likely.

 

[omghulkhands]

I’d prefer they kept him away from the team if there is any chance he is contagious

 

[bleedingTNorange]

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[omghulkhands]

Jonas is going to be critical to our success. Bama only shoots 3’s and layups so he needs to be making life tough on the drives

 

[ndubvols]

If jjj is out wonder if Phillips gets a little pt. A little more versatile at the 4 than the other bigs

 

[TheMookieMonster]

If jjj is out wonder if Phillips gets a little pt. A little more versatile at the 4 than the other bigs

If JJJ is out, I think you’re more likely to see Dillione than Phillips. And then Maschack moves to the 4. Bama is a quick, guard-focused team. We can’t really afford to play too many bigs.

 

[walkenvol]

Yea starting 5, and then I would assume Mashack, Awaka & Gainey get the first shots off the bench. I would imagine they’ll try to avoid the freshman unless the game is going far in either direction, would love for this to be the game Gainey breaks out.

I could see some value is Estrella’s length for rim protection if our guards are allowing drives to the rim. He flashed some last game IMO

 

[ndubvols]

If JJJ is out, I think you’re more likely to see Dillione than Phillips. And then Maschack moves to the 4. Bama is a quick, guard-focused team. We can’t really afford to play too many bigs.

Probably true, really would be nice for Gainey to get out of his slump today

 

[cardvolfan]

If JJJ is out, I think you’re more likely to see Dillione than Phillips. And then Maschack moves to the 4. Bama is a quick, guard-focused team. We can’t really afford to play too many bigs.

Especially very inexperienced. I’m afraid Bama’s drive-bys would flourish.

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

If JJJ is out, I think you’re more likely to see Dillione than Phillips. And then Maschack moves to the 4. Bama is a quick, guard-focused team. We can’t really afford to play too many bigs.

If JJJ is out, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Barnes ride a seven man rotation of ZZ, SV, Knecht, Mashack, Aidoo, Gainey, and Awaka. Foul trouble could force him deeper into the bench, of course.

 

[IndianapolisVol]

I took the over and took Vols at -5.5

 

[IndianapolisVol]

If JJJ is out, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Barnes ride a seven man rotation of ZZ, SV, Knecht, Mashack, Aidoo, Gainey, and Awaka. Foul trouble could force him deeper into the bench, of course.

Sometimes teams play better without their best players. 2010 Kansas game, anyone?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

A little insider piece - JJJ has had the flu this week and hasn't participated in a single practice. He's gonna give it a go but expect him to be pretty weak

Also we played Tuesday and play today (Saturday) how many practices is it that we’ve had in that 3 day span?

 

[CAVPUT]

Can't bring myself to count on Gainey. If ZZ and/or Vescovi are off today and we need Gainey to produce, we're likely in for a long afternoon.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Seems like if there was any animosity between English and UT, those issues have been settled.