The Official #8 Tennessee @ Arkansas Game Thread, 9:00 PM ET, ESPN2

[DC_Vol]

He needs to drive to the rim more.

OK - that would be nice. But what’s going on tonight is working. We got the majority of our first half points in the paint. Aidoo clocked in ready for work tonight.

 

[VAVol85]

I don’t understand it. I keep thinking he will come out the slump. But it’s been three months.

Did I read that Vescovi is battling a wrist injury that affects his follow through?

 

[chuckiepoo]

That's some BS.

Nah dude. Had a great replay from the gondola. Clearly, no goal tend.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Santi is rebounding well, just not giving us any offense. He’s cold & also passing up good looks. But we’re all cold from deep right now.

Santi watching a few 3s get taken with his hands down has been the most frustrating thing tonight imo.

 

[vavolfan6]

They just gave Arkansas back those 2 points. So, we’re only up by 6 now.

We have to lead the country in points awarded/taken away during halftime.

 

[cpavol]

He is harassing on D, fouls when it's not necessary, but if it wasn't for his D he wouldn't be on the court

Santi's defense is nonexistent. He has allowed 5 3s tonight.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Agreed, but hard to rest your best players when every team we play shoots like the Golden State Warriors and we have to do the same to keep pace.

Don’t disagree that we’ve got a rhythm problem. Im not fighting to get time for Carr and Estrella. I’d just like to see us play Mashack and Gainey longer stretches. I think it will help preserve Knecht and wear down Arky.

 

[vol94]

I’m a bit concerned as we can’t make a three ball while Arkansas has shot well beyond the arc. The turnovers gave TN the lead and ZZ is struggling again. So who will score in the second half beyond Knecht? Arkansas will probably adjust and double down on Aidoo.

 

[Namorto1]

Only 4 assists on 19 buckets for us is pretty low for a half.

 

[walkenvol]

Nice to see a Phillips sighting!

Great first half by Gainey!

Sure would be nice if Vescovi’s open 3’s would start falling again.

Nice drive by James!

Strong half by Aidoo!

Why are teams shooting 3’s so well against us lately?

Muss is the least likable coach in the SEC. Waiting on the bald ref to T him up.

 

[vol94]

Did I read that Vescovi is battling a wrist injury that affects his follow through?

Thought that was JJJ.

 

[Orangeslide]

Our defense is struggling. We need to keep the ball in front of us on ball screen situations. When we switch, hope we can keep them in front of us. Maybe they will miss their open shots.

 

[joevols89]

Last 7 games=77%

About 62% if you go by today and the previous 6. Definitely need him closer to 80% with as many as he takes.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Did I read that Vescovi is battling a wrist injury that affects his follow through?

I said that last week. He’s been wearing a brace in practice and not in games.

 

[DC_Vol]

Our defense is struggling. We need to keep the ball in front of us on ball screen situations. When we switch, hope we can keep them in front of us. Maybe they will miss their open shots.

And stop the damn turnovers!

 

[Voljayton]

Anyone ever see that movie "Tin Cup"? Vescovi has the shanks.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Don’t disagree that we’ve got a rhythm problem. Im not fighting to get time for Carr and Estrella. I’d just like to see us play Mashack and Gainey longer stretches. I think it will help preserve Knecht and wear down Arky.

Really there’s no great alternatives. Gainey is a turnover waiting to happen and Mashack is all defense. It’s pick your poison.

 

[vols 30]

Santi's defense is nonexistent. He has allowed 5 3s tonight.

He is overrated on defense. His guy gets past him with ease most of the time. He makes a good defensive play and 5 bad ones, and Some fans think he's some defensive stopper

 

[Namorto1]

I would post Knecht early and often in the 2nd half.

 

[zaqhhh]

Wow didn’t know they could review that, ugh.

 

[joevols89]

Auburn doing what we should’ve done to USCjr.

 

[walkenvol]

At this point, does Barnes go with Mashack over Santi? Santi provides the intangibles but can’t shoot and struggling on defense at too.

At some point we need perimeter shooting.

He doesn’t struggle on defense

 

[TheMookieMonster]

We desperately need to find a way to close this game out.

 

[Baulder]

Only 4 assists on 19 buckets for us is pretty low for a half.

Turnovers and Arky leaving the rim unattended will do that

 

[Orangeslide]

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Nice to see a Phillips sighting!

Great first half by Gainey!

Sure would be nice if Vescovi’s open 3’s would start falling again.

Nice drive by James!

Strong half by Aidoo!

Why are teams shooting 3’s so well against us lately?

Muss is the least likable coach in the SEC. Waiting on the bald ref to T him up.

If it gets away from Arky, Musselman will get tossed. He’s in desperation mode tonight. They are playing great but were up 6. Hopefully they will cool off from 3.