The Official “Regular Posters of the Basketball Forum” Thread

[chuckiepoo]

When it comes to basketball, I'm superstitious. I feel like the team starts to do better if I start posting my irrational hot takes in the moment.

Well thanks for ‘splainin. I love me some @CAVPUT due to their unabashed eeyoreishness… yes that’s a word, even if I did make it up just now….

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Well thanks for ‘splainin. I love me some @CAVPUT due to their unabashed eeyoreishness… yes that’s a word, even if I did make it up just now….

Mine is usually what I used to yell at the TV, now I just type it out. Not quite as disruptive.

 

[Col_Cathcart]

Mine is usually what I used to yell at the TV, now I just type it out. Not quite as disruptive.

The wife appreciates it

 

[Smokey123]

The ticket prices for The Vols @ Auburn is insane

 

[Czarcasm]

The ticket prices for The Vols @ Auburn is insane

Sadly because their arena is so small every game is like this. Does make for a good environment though.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Just saw where Louisville lost that dude that wore the multiple colored shoes. That sucks.

Probably their best player. I’m gonna go ahead and say that win won’t help us now lol

 

[The Dog]

Just saw where Louisville lost that dude that wore the multiple colored shoes. That sucks.

Probably their best player. I’m gonna go ahead and say that win won’t help us now lol

Chucky Hepburn makes that team run, imo. Yes, they will miss dude, but I think they are still a Tournament team

 

[JohnnyD1024]

 

[omghulkhands]

Maybe I should take the insane 18.5 spread now…

 

[omghulkhands]

Maybe I should take the insane 18.5 spread now…

Already jumped to 21.5 before I could get to it ahaha

 

[cardvolfan]

Already jumped to 21.5 before I could get to it ahaha

Vegas always knows….everything.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Maybe I should take the insane 18.5 spread now…

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Man, last night was a fun game. This team could be really special this year.

The variety of scoring options is big, finally built like some of the teams that won it all in the past. Shooters that can get hot from deep (ZZ, Gainey, Chaz & Igor) inside players that can get easy buckets inside off put backs (Felix, Cade, Igor) and then even guys who are showing an ability to drive to the rim and finish or get points at the line (Gainey, Chaz, Mashack)

4 players are currently averaging 10+ ppg (3 are at 12)
3 more players are at 6+ ppg

And Dubar is adding some quality minutes despite the time he missed to start the season, he's a very efficient rebounder a bit like Awaka was only less fouling and more offensive potential. Don't think he'll be more than an 8th man on this roster but there could be nights where Igor being in foul trouble pushes him closer to 20 minutes and I hope the production is there.

So far against the rest of the SEC

Chaz is 4th in PPG with 18.8
ZZ is 1st in APG with 7.9
ZZ is 7th in SPG with 2.3
Mashack is 11th in SPG with 2.0
Igor is 9th in RPG with 7.1
Felix is 16th in RPG with 6.6
Felix is 5th in BPG with 1.9

 

[TrippieRedd]

Cade at a solid
- 7.4 ppg
- 4.8 rpg
- 1.0 apg
- 73.5% FG

If he can get that up to around 12ppg, 6-7rpg, 2-3 apg, and develop a 10-15ft shot, he just might find himself in some draft convos.

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

Cade at a solid
- 7.4 ppg
- 4.8 rpg
- 1.0 apg
- 73.5% FG

If he can get that up to around 12ppg, 6-7rpg, 2-3 apg, and develop a 10-15ft shot, he just might find himself in some draft convos.

Don't see that happening this year, but he has been really impressive to watch.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Don't see that happening this year, but he has been really impressive to watch.

I was talking about some point in his career.

I agree.

 

[walkenvol]

Cade at a solid
- 7.4 ppg
- 4.8 rpg
- 1.0 apg
- 73.5% FG

If he can get that up to around 12ppg, 6-7rpg, 2-3 apg, and develop a 10-15ft shot, he just might find himself in some draft convos.

All his buckets are put backs or dunks off of lobs. Without some type of low post moves it will be hard to average double digits scoring. Very comparable to Fulkerson size and athletically. Hopefully he can learn some of the offense CRB taught JF!

 

[Chris4Vols22]

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

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UT GOAT

 

[TheMookieMonster]

All his buckets are put backs or dunks off of lobs. Without some type of low post moves it will be hard to average double digits scoring. Very comparable to Fulkerson size and athletically. Hopefully he can learn some of the offense CRB taught JF!

I think he can. Considering he basically did not play at all last year, I’m pleasantly surprised at just how good he looks right now. He’s doing exactly what we need of him.

 

[BruisedOrange]

All his buckets are put backs or dunks off of lobs. Without some type of low post moves it will be hard to average double digits scoring. Very comparable to Fulkerson size and athletically. Hopefully he can learn some of the offense CRB taught JF!

I believe it was in a radio interview that Barnes noted that Cade "can also shoot the three," so he's evidently showing a lot more shooting ability in practice than he's been called upon to contribute during games so far.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

So 8 games down...

Jonas Aidoo - 5 games, 8.6 mpg, 1.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg
Tobe Awaka - 7 games, 18.1 mpg, 7.9 ppg, 8.9 rpg while averaging 3 fouls a game (highest of his career)
Freddie Dilione - 8 games, 21.5 mpg, 9.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.4 apg

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Our Portal additions thus far

Chaz Lanier - 8 games, 28.1 mpg, 18.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.4 apg
Igor Milicic - 8 games, 23.3 mpg, 12.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.4 apg
Felix Okpara - 8 games, 23.6 mpg, 7.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.9 bpg
Darlinstone Dubar - 4 games, 10.5 mpg, 4.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg

 

[orbs son]

All his buckets are put backs or dunks off of lobs. Without some type of low post moves it will be hard to average double digits scoring. Very comparable to Fulkerson size and athletically. Hopefully he can learn some of the offense CRB taught JF!

Said it last night, he reminds me of a freshman season Fulky.

 

[orangemadam]

I'm surprised Okpara and Awaka are so close in the stats. Thought Felix
was a slight higher than actual. I am still happy with Felix' play, but it is good
having Igor in the lineup.