The Official #1 Tennessee vs. Norfolk State Game Thread, 3:00 PM ET, SEC Network+

[Lefteye]

What has happened to Igor??? From a 38% 3-point shooter to barely touching rim. He’s gotta be better than that in conference play.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

I thought Igor was going to be a 3 point threat. Looking more like that might not happen

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

If we want to finish in the top 4 or 5 of the SEC this year we better hope Milicic starts playing better. So far he's he's been unimpressive. You can tell he has a load of potential, handles the ball really well for a big guy, rebounds well but we're gonna have to have his scoring against the good teams.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Great crowd for New Years Eve playing Norfolk.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

If we want to finish in the top 4 or 5 of the SEC this year we better hope Milicic starts playing better. So far he's he's been unimpressive. You can tell he has a load of potential, handles the ball really well for a big guy, rebounds well but we're gonna have to have his scoring against the good teams.

He's playing good. The thing is tho if you want to be a great team at some point you need great play out of all your players. Come tourney time you need that pretty much every night

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

I think he's doing everything well but shooting from deep, if he can get that "back" then sky is the limit.

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

Not sure we’ve ever had a better catch and shoot guy than Lanier. Even Lofton included.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Need more from our other players offensively. Lanier can’t be the whole team. We’re starting to go through a stretch similar to last year where we just strictly look for Lanier (Knecht) to do something.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Need more from our other players offensively. Lanier can’t be the whole team. We’re starting to go through a stretch similar to last year where we just strictly look for Lanier (Knecht) to do something.

100%

 

[TheMookieMonster]

That dude just went horizontal with both of his legs. Come on. He kicked so far out. That’s not a foul.

 

[Lefteye]

He's playing good. The thing is tho if you want to be a great team at some point you need great play out of all your players. Come tourney time you need that pretty much every night

Exactly. And not you but
Here's the thing is man Slumps happen... there doesn't necessarily have to be SOMETHING to cause it either. He's playing a different role now, so if people need something to put it on, put it on less 3 pt reps in practice due to working on things that will keep him around at the next level and benefit his team the most currently.

 

[Jax_Vol]

Norfolk State has a good team.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

We have to stop fouling on 3 point shots. I've seen too many of those this year

 

[Unimane]

Zakai and Milicic shooting is very worrying. They are not confident in their shots and aren't good misses most often.

I like this team and love the top ranking, but I still think they are only the third or fourth best team of the Barnes' era and benefitted from a pretty weak schedule. Regardless, no need to apologize for a 12-0 record.

 

[ttocswob]

Vols by 7, 35-28 half

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

Did not think this would be a single digit game at half. Just a disappointing offensive output, not sure there's any room for concern insofar as a loss but the second half needs to be a different story.

 

[Lefteye]

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Looks like we’re sleep walking again.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Sloppy half of basketball. Hopefully this is another MTSU game where we win the 2nd half by 24.

 

[vols 30]

Great 1st half for Norfolk.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

2 games in a row bad 1st halves

 

[Lefteye]

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Great 1st half for Norfolk.

They have several incredible makes through and over solid D. Tip you hat and move on.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

Zakai and Milicic shooting is very worrying. They are not confident in their shots and aren't good misses most often.

I like this team and love the top ranking, but I still think they are only the third or fourth best team of the Barnes' era and benefitted from a pretty weak schedule. Regardless, no need to apologize for a 12-0 record.

If we are going to make a run this year we are going to have to be able to count on them from 3. I've seen some people say Igor is a forward and he shouldn't be counted on to hit the 3.
I disagree. Him being able to hit that 3 when left wide open really stretches the floor.
It would open up our offense so much of he could knock the 3 down consistently.

 

[Volfan2012]

Only Lanier is playing offense to the level we need. Defense is fine only giving up 28 is what you want every half. We need to put up more than 35 against a team like Norfolk St.