The Official #4 Tennessee vs. #10 Texas - Battle for the Real UT - Game Thread, 6:00 PM ET, ESPN

[VolFreakJosh]

There’s zero defense in this UK/KU game

 

[vol94]

Nkamhoua had a nice game and ZZ was able to hit the three ball and finish at the rim. Barnes won’t be happy with the defensive performance during the last ten minutes of the game.

I was surprised that our bench only gave us three points. But it’s a solid win against a top 10 team who never cut it to single digits during their run.

It will be an interesting Feb as we head into the gauntlet of our SEC schedule: @ Florida, Auburn, @Vandy, Mizz, Bama, @ KY, @A&M, USCjr, Arkansas, and @ Auburn.

Go Vols!

 

[JMSqb11]

Nkamhoua had a nice game and ZZ was able to hit the three ball and finish at the rim. Barnes won’t be happy with the defensive performance during the last ten minutes of the game.

I was surprised that our bench only gave us three points. But it’s a solid win against a top 10 team who never cut it to single digits during their run.

It will be an interesting Feb as we head into the gauntlet of our SEC schedule: @ Florida, Auburn, @Vandy, Mizz, Bama, @ KY, @A&M, USCjr, Arkansas, and @ Auburn.

Go Vols!



Go Vols!

That Bama, Kentucky, A&M stretch are the only. Games left on the schedule that I think could be closer to “toss up” category than any other game….

At this point, A&M may very well be the 3rd best team in the SEC.

 

[aWhiteLoftonChism]

I agree. He looked gassed. He guarded Carr most of the night and it’s probably the best guard he will play all year

He held Carr scoreless in first half and absolutely out played him tonight. Santi’s 12 PT’s 8Rbs and out scored Carr with half the shots is a terrific game

 

[omghulkhands]

The games got ugly when the starters came out forbaboutb4 minutes. I hope Awaka gets mor minutes in the future.

Yeah the offense totally flatlined when ZZ and Vescovi sat in that period.

 

[JohnD13]

I think we wind up #1 this week in rankings.

Zero chance

 

[walkenvol]

Just showing the love back to Uros

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Uros free throw shot himself to the bench. Looked like he could have been effective but you can’t play a guy who can’t make FTs or the other team will hack a Plav

 

[vol94]

ZZ will be the key to this team's success. At this point, I'd say he's performing on the same level as Kennedy Chandler did last year. Neck and neck imo,

ZZ is attacking and finishing @ the rim which is nice to see. I was a bit concerned during the KY game but he’s definitively improved finishing since KY.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I think we wind up #1 this week in rankings.

We aren't jumping Purdue

 

[JMSqb11]

Uros free throw shot himself to the bench. Looked like he could have been effective but you can’t play a guy who can’t make FTs or the other team will hack a Plav

It’s so funny how he can be so hot and cold literally from one game to the next.

 

[walkenvol]

He held Carr scoreless in first half and absolutely out played him tonight. Santi’s 12 PT’s 8Rbs and out scored Carr with half the shots is a terrific game

Some of our fans remain so ignorant about quality basketball.

 

[vol94]

That Bama, Kentucky, A&M stretch are the only. Games left on the schedule that I think could be closer to “toss up” category than any other game….

At this point, A&M may very well be the 3rd best team in the SEC.

A&M is playing well. But the SEC is a crazy league. Vandy is playing better than expected and Bama got destroyed today. KY appears to be playing better and Auburn is an athletic team who went to the wire today @. West VA. I rather drop a couple early Feb and peak in March.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Uros free throw shot himself to the bench. Looked like he could have been effective but you can’t play a guy who can’t make FTs or the other team will hack a Plav

You never know what you are going to get from Uros.

 

[berryvol]

Been gone all night for a dinner. Watched the whole game on my phone. What a win. Shoutout to the idiots who come in here talking sh*t about this team and Barnes after losses.

 

[omghulkhands]

He held Carr scoreless in first half and absolutely out played him tonight. Santi’s 12 PT’s 8Rbs and out scored Carr with half the shots is a terrific game

Carr had two quick fouls and sat a large portion of the 1st which contributed to that stat. But I won’t argue. Vescovi plays wining basketball.

 

[omghulkhands]

Some of our fans remain so ignorant about quality basketball.

I mean c’mon. I’ve carried the flag harder for Vescovi than anyone on this board for years. But I think this was the worst defensive game he has played in a while. It doesn’t mean it was a bad game. But it was his worst defensive effort. He is a good defender.

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

Does Vitale even realize we tuned in to watch a game? Does he even know a game is being played?

I am thankful that Vitale recovered from his cancer, but I wish with every fiber of my being that he would not call another UT game again.

 

[StarRaider]

We aren't jumping Purdue

 

[Volfan1000]

Nkamhoua and owning the boards were the 2 biggest factors of this victory tonight.

What is Tennessee's record in the Big 12/SEC Challenge after this win?

 

[volsarelife1]

You mean the same game Santi and ZZ held Texas backcourt scoreless in first half, 33% shooting and 12 points below their average?

That's exactly my point (of how good of a defender Vescovi actually is). For this type of performance to be not one of his better ones. I'm praising him for how good he's actually been

 

[southgatevol]

Carr had two quick fouls and sat a large portion of the 1st which contributed to that stat. But I won’t argue. Vescovi plays wining basketball.

He played 33min. Didn't sit very long.

 

[YankeeVol]

 

[omghulkhands]

That's exactly my point (of how good of a defender Vescovi actually is). For this type of performance to be not one of his better ones. I'm praising him for how good he's actually been

Right, and it was really just the second half.

He got beat on a back cut for a layup. Beat off the dribble by Carr for a basket. Allowed an offensive rebound for bad positioning, and had some fouls to stay in front of Carr that caused him to foul out. Uncharacteristic for him but as you said. It’s a testament to how solid a defender he is.

 

[volz2wallz]

Post game ...

The Tony Basilio Show

 

[Kas232323]

Not one of Vescovi's better defensive games tonight

Lol