The Official Tennessee vs. #6 Alabama Game Thread, 1:00 PM ET, ESPN

[Peyton Berry]

That timeout Barnes called with 3 something left was one of the best TO’s I’ve seen him call. He usually lets them play through that but the game could have changed right there and he knew it and stopped it.

 

[Vol49er]

If Gaines could find some way to contribute offensively, he could be a nice addition to the rotation.

He had GREAT minutes at the end there

 

[VolPack22]

We’ve left some points out there but Pons has either blocked or affected a few of their shots at the rim as well so it evens out. About as good a half against a great team that you could ask for. Now we just have to duplicate it in the 2nd half. It’s about to be a dog fight. They will try to shoot the lights out.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

If we hadn't messed up so many fast breaks we'd probalby be up 15. I'll take the first half but I'm going to bet Alabama doesn't stay this cold. I hope they do.

 

[1985Vols]

Heres the thing about the second half. We ran hard and im sure there is a ton of fatigue. Im nervous about how fresh our guys legs are, and Bama had a chance to rest guys

Don’t think that will come into play until tomorrow. Adrenaline kicks in today

 

[tnvols72]

Heres the thing about the second half. We ran hard and im sure there is a ton of fatigue. Im nervous about how fresh our guys legs are, and Bama had a chance to rest guys

This is what I am worried about

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Bama is going to storm back and threes may start falling. We have to weather the storm, keep our composure and not turn the ball over. Bama will lock in on Keon in the 2nd, who’s gonna step up?
GBO!!

 

[Border Vol]

It's nice to be up 9 at halftime

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Just hope we keep making them and Bama keeps missing.

They are going to hit some in the second half, we just need to answer.

 

[1985Vols]

Bama is going to storm back and threes may start falling. We have to weather the storm, keep our composure and not turn the ball over. Bama will lock in on Keon in the 2nd, who’s gonna step up?
GBO!!

We need to get something from Bailey and hopefully JJJ

 

[cobbwebb0710]

They are going to hit some in the second half, we just need to answer.

What was bama’s shooting percentage in the half? I feel like they didn’t shoot the ball very well.
GBO!!

 

[johnfnkelly]

Springer is still struggling with freshman mistakes, meanwhile Keon is playing like an upperclassmen right now.

 

[1985Vols]

Springer is still struggling with freshman mistakes, meanwhile Keon is playing like an upperclassmen right now.

Springer hit some unbelievable turnaround jumpers

 

[Creeker]

I expect they will throw everything at Keon in the second half. We will have to have someone who steps up and gets baskets for us.

 

[Border Vol]

They are going to hit some in the second half, we just need to answer.

Hopefully they stay cold

 

[Creeker]

What was bama’s shooting percentage in the half? I feel like they didn’t shoot the ball very well.
GBO!!

35.3 from the floor and 23.5 from three

 

[aWhiteLoftonChism]

I do not believe that for a second. It’s obvious these freshmen love to play fast

Almost every basketball player in the world loves to play fast! Go listen to Barnes and the other coaches press conferences. They’ve been working on playing fast all season but they can’t turn it over 3 or 4 times a game like the freshman do as we’ve seen in this game.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

If we hadn't messed up so many fast breaks we'd probalby be up 15. I'll take the first half but I'm going to bet Alabama doesn't stay this cold. I hope they do.

They’re not going to. It’s going to take an even better half for us to win. With the way they shoot the 3 ball, a short 1-2 minute offensive lapse on our end is all it takes to kill this lead.

These first 4 minutes before the U16 TO is going to be huge. Go +2 or +4 to push this thing to double digits would be amazing. Poor play to start and this thing gets tight.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Bama is going to storm back and threes may start falling. We have to weather the storm, keep our composure and not turn the ball over. Bama will lock in on Keon in the 2nd, who’s gonna step up?
GBO!!

It's going to be crucial that we don't have the silly turnovers.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

What was bama’s shooting percentage in the half? I feel like they didn’t shoot the ball very well.
GBO!!

Bama shot 35%
TN shot 47%

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I had to compromise with the 2 year old and we are now watching spongebob, let me know when the 2nd half tips.
GBO!!

 

[JRVOL11]

Have to slow down petty this half . Can’t let him hit more than 3 threes .

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Have to slow down petty this half . Can’t let him hit more than 3 threes .

I have a feeling we’re gonna get a big half from him.
GBO!!

 

[Chris4Vols22]

I'm 100% confident the Vols have the goods to pull out the W. Will require a continued good effort and precision.

 

[JRVOL11]

Keon is gonna have to get 25 .