The Official #13 Tennessee vs. Texas Tech Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN

[Adam2014]

ZZ is such a good player. It is a joy to watch him play.

 

[LordVOLdemort]

We better come out after the half and do some freaking high ball screens. We killed it with those screens against Colorado. I really feel that would soften this perimeter d up sink them in.

at least we got it a little closer

 

[Volprofch05]

Worst half of Tennessee basketball I’ve seen in some time and we’re down 4.
GBO!!

You didn’t watch the Villanova game?

 

[RAVOL]

Y

Funny Thing is both were clean

I agree but with the calls they got can't take chance. Like play at end of half Uros gets called on foul in back and they pushed our backs on most rebounds.

 

[TrippieRedd]

ZZ is such a good player. It is a joy to watch him play.

Going to be an absolute stud

 

[VolFreakJosh]

If the refs will stop calling BS fouls, we can still win this.

Whatever momentum we have, it’s gets taken away from us.

 

[The Dog]

Half u all panic, basketball is a game of runs, UT is in great shape, especially considering how bad we have shot the ball. Now, if they dominate us on the boards again, we will be in trouble

 

[turdherder11]

We had to work hard for 25pts.

 

[87&91ALUM]

We need to turn up our intensity and slam the ball through the hoop.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Worst half of Tennessee basketball I’ve seen in some time and we’re down 4.
GBO!!

Did you watch the Villanova game?

 

[VolPack22]

That was a half of missed opportunities. Left at least 10-15 points out there.

 

[LucidZ]

Just down 4, not a big deal really. Said it many times but I usually like our adjustments coming out of the half. Expect to see a couple of players come out and show us how bad they want it.

 

[Mr French]

I'm so irritated I only drank 2 beers lol. Cooling off though this was stupid scheduling, fly to Colorado and fly to NY... 2 different time zones and wacky hours in tough venues...

 

[Creeker]

The terrible pass to Bailey is another reason to want to see BHH more. Plav should have more awareness and be able to hit that pass so Bailey can take a good shot in rhythm. Those are the kinds of things we need him to do, not be a scorer. BHH might not do it either but at this point I’d rather him get the learning opportunity if Plav is gonna make the same mistakes we should expect of BHH as a freshman.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

I love it though, play this schedule in November/December so in March you’ve seen all the different kinds of matchups you can.

 

[Volprofch05]

At least it’s Texas Tech and not Texas Southern….

 

[Voltopia]

Mmmm. Down only four after that butt pile of a half. I think Tennessee’s in a good spot. Feels like they’re sitting on some scoring runs and Tech got a lot of lucky bounces in the first half. I don’t know how will Tech will adjust, but I know Tennessee is much better than that first half showed. Hopefully they figure it out.

 

[87&91ALUM]

That was a half of missed opportunities. Left at least 10-15 points out there.

Left them on the rim. Or missed free throws.

 

[volfan4lyfe]

I’m sure this has been said, but ZZ has got to be living a real dream right now. New York kid, playing in Madison Square Garden, in front of his friends and family. Incredible. Love that he’s putting on a show.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

You didn’t watch the Villanova game?

No, I missed that one. Was at my daughters dance recital.
GBO!!

 

[LordVOLdemort]

It’s tough when we don’t put a butt on anyone.

Tougher in zone, but fulky is not a great rebounder. He should be but he just doesn’t go strong ever.

 

[The Dog]

Hell, TT is only outrebounding UT by 3, seems like a lot more

 

[VolPack22]

The terrible pass to Bailey is another reason to want to see BHH more. Plav should have more awareness and be able to hit that pass so Bailey can take a good shot in rhythm. Those are the kinds of things we need him to do, not be a scorer. BHH might not do it either but at this point I’d rather him get the learning opportunity if Plav is gonna make the same mistakes we should expect of BHH as a freshman.

Also had him wide open 3 seconds before he noticed he was there. Basketball 101. Catch the ball in the high post and look opposite. Majority of the time the wing is wide open. He didn’t even look that direction.

 

[RockyTop140]

The terrible pass to Bailey is another reason to want to see BHH more. Plav should have more awareness and be able to hit that pass so Bailey can take a good shot in rhythm. Those are the kinds of things we need him to do, not be a scorer. BHH might not do it either but at this point I’d rather him get the learning opportunity if Plav is gonna make the same mistakes we should expect of BHH as a freshman.

Hatfield is also more physical and way more athletic. Why Barnes won’t allow this guy to play more and get him comfortable, is beyond me.

 

[VolinDalton]

Up by 4 points. "Imposing their will."