The Official #5 Tennessee @ Vanderbilt Game Thread, 6:00 PM ET, SEC Network

[theroyz71]

SEC Now is gushing over DK.

 

[Ft. Loudon Vol]

Honestly if he isn’t scoring he doesn’t give the team much given he isn’t a great defender. But the defense does have to guard him at all times.

i have to disagree. He is an excellent defender. Our defensive rating isn’t just because of Shack. It is a team effort and Santi is a big part of that. He also rebounds well for a guard.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Deceiving athletism… white guy that can jump!

 

[JCP201]

Knecht giving the vols love “I wish I played all my years here”

We wish he did, too.

 

[VOL 4 Life 83]

SEC network treating Knecht like Gary Danielson treats Saban….

 

[Voltopia]

I would have thought this was insane a month ago, but I truly think he’s the best player in the entire country.

I can't think of many I've ever seen in the SEC who are so talented at scoring from whatever position he finds himself in.

He doesn't need a spot, doesn't have a specific move he has to get in -- he just has to get close enough and then he'll figure it out. Always knows when to attack.

Reminds me of how I felt watching Bird (not that I'm comparing them straight up); the best I feel we've ever seen at just making it up as he went and being so good that it'd go in. Sometimes I feel that way watching Knecht. Even his garbage shots are gold.

 

[Namorto1]

Is DK not leading the sec in scoring? They just said it was Sears

For the overall season Sears was leading in PPG but in conference play, Knecht is ahead and I don't think it is close.

 

[Cartervol]

Barnes with the technical strat. **** paid off

He was just trying to tell them it wasn't a football game.

 

[Volnut]

SEC Now is gushing over DK.

SEC network treating Knecht like Gary Danielson treats Saban….

These guys know what gets ratings and therefore money for them!

 

[Chris4Vols22]

For the overall season Sears was leading in PPG but in conference play, Knecht is ahead and I don't think it is close.

Without looking it up, I think you're 100% correct. I was looking at SEC stats earlier today, and I think Knecht was 4th based on the entire season.

 

[Doctrippin]

SEC Now is gushing over DK.

SPECIAL K!!!!!

 

[ReadCT]

Dalton Knecht

One Shining Moment

I have my tix--both game and airplanes--for Phoenix final four

Check my stats

 

[chuckb1448]

SEC Now is gushing over DK.

Yup, he will have 7 points next game now

 

[TrapVol]

I’m interested in the South Carolina. That’s a physical physical team. Gonna need hard hats for that game. It gonna be a battle

Agreed. This was a good tune-up for USCe. Despite Vandy’s record, they were extremely physical and we were forced to fight through being pushed around all night. It should help with the mindset going into the next one.

 

[vegasvolfan]

Going to enjoy this while it lasts!

 

[OrangeInKy]

Yup, he will have 7 points next game now

They’ve been gushing over him for a few weeks and he hasn’t slipped up as of yet since he started this year

 

[orbs son]

Barnes gave the mentally challenged Vanderbilt ball boy a big smile and pat on the back in the handshake line, just makes me love Rick even more. What a class act.

I saw the PG for Vandy give him a pat earlier too. Thought it was awesome of him.

 

[VolinMichigan]

It’s no surprise he idolizes Kevin Durant because that’s his game exactly. He is on a hell of a run right now.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

 

[AllThingsTN]

Man it’s been a treat watching DK this year. I wish we at least got 1 more year but I’ll 100% take it. He’s the most talented scorer I’ve seen in my time watching UT basketball. I’m only 34 so I missed some good ones but damn he’s good.

 

[JCP201]

SEC network treating Knecht like Gary Danielson treats Saban….

Yes, it's like watching Kentucky when "Oscar" was there. I'll take it.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Love hearing our crowd take over.

Thompson-Boling West

 

[CAVPUT]

Trailing a 5-13 team that's not gonna conference game so far this year at halftime. If that doesn't light your fire at halftime, I'd question the heart and leadership. Let's see what this team is made of.

Fires were lit and questions answered. Another growing experience for this team. I'm not sure a game like this isn't more of a benefit than blowing them out by 30. Just a very good night. GBO.

 

[I4Vols]

I can't think of many I've ever seen in the SEC who are so talented at scoring from whatever position he finds himself in.

He doesn't need a spot, doesn't have a specific move he has to get in -- he just has to get close enough and then he'll figure it out. Always knows when to attack.

Reminds me of how I felt watching Bird (not that I'm comparing them straight up); the best I feel we've ever seen at just making it up as he went and being so good that it'd go in. Sometimes I feel that way watching Knecht. Even his garbage shots are gold.

DK is the quentisential Celtic
Bird, Havlicek, Howell, etc

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Dalton Knecht is putting together scoring strings just like....you know who