The Savannah State Postgame Report

#27
#27
Spartacavolus said:
I'll say again. I look forward to seeing Yemi as a junior. He can be a consistent double/double player at the 5 and we haven't had that in awhile. He's not close to it, but the hands, feet, strength and size are there, as well as a pretty good understanding of the game.
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Also had a couple blocks. Great find by Martin. Kid is just what we'll need to be a defensive force on the perimeter.
 
#32
#32
I know that Stokes should still be in high school but here is what he needs to do before next season in order to be a 1st team SEC Type player.

1. Reshape his body- lose about 20 lbs to 250
2. Develope his post moves
3. Develope is flexibility, he is stiff right now.
4. Get comfortable with the mid-range jumper.
5. Get better at the free throw line.
6. Learn to play solid D.
7. Increase his vertical.

He is Raw! but he is very talented and has a very high ceiling!
 
#33
#33
rcrrcr said:
I know that Stokes should still be in high school but here is what he needs to do before next season in order to be a 1st team SEC Type player.

1. Reshape his body- lose about 20 lbs to 250
2. Develope his post moves
3. Develope is flexibility, he is stiff right now.
4. Get comfortable with the mid-range jumper.
5. Get better at the free throw line.
6. Learn to play solid D.
7. Increase his vertical.

He is Raw! but he is very talented and has a very high ceiling!
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I agree he could definitely improve in alot of areas, but raw he is not in my opinion.
 
#34
#34
1985Vols said:
Say what??? Maybe in the paint, not on the perimeter though:)
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Actually, our team can become a perimeter force.

Look at Kentucky. They do a great job getting ball pressure because Davis is lurking. You can close out on shooters and force teams to start their offense farther out because Davis protects the paint.
 
#36
#36
zjcvols said:
Actually, our team can become a perimeter force.

Look at Kentucky. They do a great job getting ball pressure because Davis is lurking. You can close out on shooters and force teams to start their offense farther out because Davis protects the paint.
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I think he interpreted it that you meant yemi would be on the actual permitted guarding people.

Agreed though, having a shot blocker down low makes your D ALOT better.
 
#38
#38
This is the stat line that I laughed at.

Woolridge played only 9 minutes yet shot 6 times. He was 1-6. He did have 7 boards.

Meanwhile,

Golden played 34 and shot 7 times.
Stokes played 29 and shot 7 times.
Tatum played 32 and shot 5 times.
Yemi played 16 and shot 5 times.
McBee played 27 and shot 5 times.
Richardson played 24 and shot 9 times.
McRae played 27 and shot 6 times.

I guess Woolridge thinks if he doesn't get to play much he might as well shoot. LOL.
 
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#39
#39
I went tonight. I literally thought all 6,000 people were gonna murder the refs. Oh and I was hoping McBee was gonna punch that one guy lol
 
#40
#40
OrangeBalls said:
This is the stat line that I laughed at.

Woolridge played only 9 minutes yet shot 6 times. He was 1-6. He did have 7 boards.

Meanwhile,

Golden played 34 and shot 7 times.
Stokes played 29 and shot 7 times.
Tatum played 32 and shot 5 times.
Yemi played 16 and shot 5 times.
McBee played 27 and shot 5 times.
Richardson played 24 and shot 9 times.
McRae played 27 and shot 6 times.

I guess Woolridge thinks if he doesn't get to play much he might as well shoot. LOL.
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He did the same against vandy on senior day. Seems as if he is playing for himself and not the team.
 
#41
#41
Agree that CCM told Stokes to stay out of foul trouble.

Also, think that Jarnell could benefit from some time at Knoxville martial arts academy.
 
#43
#43
HardKnoxVol said:
I went tonight. I literally thought all 6,000 people were gonna murder the refs. Oh and I was hoping McBee was gonna punch that one guy lol
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+1

I WANTED TO PUNCH BLACKMON. How the refs didn't kick him out is beyond me, I clearly saw a punch thrown.

Was it just me?
 
#44
#44
GAVol said:
That's the most passive game I've seen him play. He got murdered on defense and only took 7 shots and got 5 boards against a team he should have physically dominated. He looked like Brian Williams out there.
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He has some things to work on. I will probably get blasted for this but he isn't as dominant as I thought he would be.

His d is lacking. His footwork is lacking. His shot is lacking. His.offensive sets are lacking.

A good offseason and he can be really good. Its going to take some.serious work.
 
#45
#45
SpringBokVol said:
He has some things to work on. I will probably get blasted for this but he isn't as dominant as I thought he would be.

His d is lacking. His footwork is lacking. His shot is lacking. His.offensive sets are lacking.

A good offseason and he can be really good. Its going to take some.serious work.
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I wont bash you, your last paragraph makes it very rational.

He's a senior in HS, he has things to work on and anyone who expected a cakewalk was outside their mind.

Next year I expect all those things to he cleaned up, and to see a 1st team sec caliber type of player.

Jmo
 
#46
#46
Its Blackman, not Blackmon. Fyi, can't believe he didn't get ejected for obviously throwing a punch. I guess you have to connect? Intent doesn't mater anymore?!?
 
#47
#47
DaDuRkEr said:
Its Blackman, not Blackmon. Fyi, can't believe he didn't get ejected for obviously throwing a punch. I guess you have to connect? Intent doesn't mater anymore?!?
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My bad.

Biggest BS call I've seen in awhile.

Well since some put of bounds call vs ole miss I happen to hear about?!?!
 
#48
#48
DaDuRkEr said:
Its Blackman, not Blackmon.
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Actually, correct spelling is Blackmon. Name was spelled wrong on jersey. ESPNU guys were talking about fact he was too nice to correct it once jerseys w/ wrong spelling were ordered.

He did not look "too nice" when throwing punches & elbows at McBree.
 
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#49
#49
allvol123 said:
He has been very unagressive during his time here on D. It isn't something new. He will learn.
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He played a lot more minutes than he has played in any other games this year. He still needs to get into better shape if he is going to play 25-30 minutes? game. Defense is the first to go when one is tired. The off season will do wonders for him and he will be a stud next year. When Yemi improves in the off season, we will have a much better inside game next year. We still need a PG and be more consistent from the three. JMHO
 
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