The Official #12 Tennessee vs. North Carolina State Game Thread, 10:00 PM ET, ESPN2

[GiveHim6InSC]

Teams shoot worse with it at a statistically significant rate. There was an article floating around Twitter this week showing the math but I can’t seem to find it. I’m pretty sure it’s the ball we use everytime we go up to nyc when we shoot so poorly

Aah I see. Looks to me like they would go away from it, unless there is a rule that they have to use it.
Hopefully, NCSU has the same issue

 

[walkenvol]

I tend to agree. But I think that’s what we want to do in most games with this team. But especially today. Push the pace, shoot early and often, and make him run. Aidoo is in far better shape than him.

One of Aidoo’s strengths is running the court for a big. We could likely negate Burns impact

 

[volz2wallz]

GBO!!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Aah I see. Looks to me like they would go away from it, unless there is a rule that they have to use it.
Hopefully, NCSU has the same issue

The basketball wars: The hidden disadvantage facing every road team

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[Orangeburst]

 

[MinisterofDef#92]

Would absolutely love to see some P&R action at the top of the key with Aidoo/Tobe to make Burns work. I just hope Aidoo doesn't get buried under the rim by Burns since that has been an issue. At least in this case, Aidoo will still have a distinct height advantage.

 

[calban]

I tend to agree. But I think that’s what we want to do in most games with this team. But especially today. Push the pace, shoot early and often, and make him run. Aidoo is in far better shape then him.

Yet he plays 29 minutes a game to Jonas' 24. Be an interesting match up.

 

[Pennheel]

Yeah,use the depth Tennessee has to wear down Burns. He's a big boy,and I've seen him play..He's good,but the weight is holding him back from his full potential. This is very winnable game for Tennessee.

 

[chuckiepoo]

 

[calban]

One of Aidoo’s strengths is running the court for a big. We could likely negate Burns impact

Refs will probably determine who wins the match up in these 2. Could call it hands off or let em wrassle.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Refs will probably determine who wins the match up in these 2. Could call it hands off or let em wrassle.

A little one way the first half, a little the other way in the second half. They seem to have a hard time with consistency.

 

[RavinDave]

Burning down the house!

 

[YankeeVol]

Not too worried about this one.

 

[amaralfan1]

TN practiced with the spalding basketball yesterday. so buckle up ladies and gents this could get ugly

The Spalding Legacy TF-1000 is a menace. It's been responsible for some of our worst shooting game under Coach Barnes. The stats even bear out that teams shoot 5 to 6 percent lower from the field with it. Tonight is going to be frustrating for both teams.

 

[tev.sm]

The Spalding Legacy TF-1000 is a menace. It's been responsible for some of our worst shooting game under Coach Barnes. The stats even bear out that teams shoot 5 to 6 percent lower from the field with it. Tonight is going to be frustrating for both teams.

Hope we have the same game plan to attack the rim as we’ve done in prior games. This ain’t a game to go trigger happy from 3.

 

[chuckiepoo]

The Spalding Legacy TF-1000 is a menace. It's been responsible for some of our worst shooting game under Coach Barnes. The stats even bear out that teams shoot 5 to 6 percent lower from the field with it. Tonight is going to be frustrating for both teams.

Got a link? Quit a bit of noise on the subject but not finding anything specific.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Yet he plays 29 minutes a game to Jonas' 24. Be an interesting match up.

He plays 29 minutes a game because NC State is nowhere near as deep as we are. Pretty simple.

 

[amaralfan1]

Got a link? Quit a bit of noise on the subject but not finding anything specific.

No New York

it's the money

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Stats By Will ran down the data last year. I'm not the biggest data expert, but his argument seems compelling.

 

[walkenvol]

The Spalding Legacy TF-1000 is a menace. It's been responsible for some of our worst shooting game under Coach Barnes. The stats even bear out that teams shoot 5 to 6 percent lower from the field with it. Tonight is going to be frustrating for both teams.

Take it to the rim then! Give Mashack more run!

 

[orangemadam]

close to midnight? spalding ball ? UT 61-53

 

[chuckiepoo]

close to midnight? spalding ball ? UT 61-53

Are ya saying take the under?

 

[cardvolfan]

One of Aidoo’s strengths is running the court for a big. We could likely negate Burns impact

Diarra will most likely play significant minutes as well, I would imagine. He’s 6’10” and built in the Aidoo mold, and probably thinner.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Diarra will most likely play significant minutes as well, I would imagine. He’s 6’10” and built in the Aidoo mold, and probably thinner.

I know it must be a family name, but really?

 

[cardvolfan]

I know it must be a family name, but really?

I know it must be a family name, but really?

I suggest you don’t research the Greek etymology behind that name!

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

Looking forward to some late night string music in San Antonio, TX!