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1. The defensive length on this team is going to give every opponent big fits this season. They know how to use it in the paint. Southern Indiana tried to attack the basket all night and UT gave them hell.
2. Look, I'm not the coach, so I'm not at every practice, but man it's going to be hard not to give Pops Ndiaye minutes after his performance. He's very active on both ends, he rebounded well, and he hit a left handed hook Yemi never even thought about trying. He affected a ton of shots tonight. I don't know how you can not play him after that performance.
3. Jarnell Stokes looks great and is going to have an All-American season. Just wanted to let you guys know.
4. A big issue is the shooting. I figured it was going to be better, and one game doesn't mean a lot, but 3-21 is a big problem. Barton will help, but Hubbs has to be able to hit those outside shots.
5. It seemed pretty interesting that Cuonzo gave first half minutes to everyone in contention at the 4. Armani played more wing today. Reese/Edwards/Davis all had positives. Edwards was active on D. Reese attacked the boards, and Davis affected multiple shots.
6. Although what I don't like from Davis is that he gives too easy post position. If he's going to play the 4 this year, that has to get better or he'll be picked on all year.
7. Bernard King Player of the Game- Armani Moore. Lots of candidates tonight. Stokes probably should get it, but his lack of minutes hurt his stats. Moore was everywhere. Two blocks, a steal, four points, six boards, three assists, and excellent defense. He was everywhere tonight and his weak side defense was looking great. Love what he brings to the table.
8. I was disappointed in the ball movement tonight. Too many times it moved without purpose. You have to drive and kick. UT didn't do that. They shot really bad tonight. 36.4% won't cut it and Stokes/Maymon have to get more touches in the paint.
9. I was also disappointed in the bad entry passes. UT did not use the bounce pass, nor did they fake a move and make a pass. They tried going to the corners, which I liked, but it still didn't work very effectively. What I would like to see is one dribble left or right, fake the pass up, and then give it to the hand Maymon/Stokes is calling for with a bounce pass.
10. Anyways, it was a good win for UT. They attacked the basket, and their D looks excellent, even despite the fouling, which every team will battle with this season. I like this team. They look very talented. I want to see better shooting and better ball movement, but I'm not worried about it yet. Everyone enjoy the season. It's gonna be a good one.
Go Vols!!!!!! :hi:
2. Look, I'm not the coach, so I'm not at every practice, but man it's going to be hard not to give Pops Ndiaye minutes after his performance. He's very active on both ends, he rebounded well, and he hit a left handed hook Yemi never even thought about trying. He affected a ton of shots tonight. I don't know how you can not play him after that performance.
3. Jarnell Stokes looks great and is going to have an All-American season. Just wanted to let you guys know.
4. A big issue is the shooting. I figured it was going to be better, and one game doesn't mean a lot, but 3-21 is a big problem. Barton will help, but Hubbs has to be able to hit those outside shots.
5. It seemed pretty interesting that Cuonzo gave first half minutes to everyone in contention at the 4. Armani played more wing today. Reese/Edwards/Davis all had positives. Edwards was active on D. Reese attacked the boards, and Davis affected multiple shots.
6. Although what I don't like from Davis is that he gives too easy post position. If he's going to play the 4 this year, that has to get better or he'll be picked on all year.
7. Bernard King Player of the Game- Armani Moore. Lots of candidates tonight. Stokes probably should get it, but his lack of minutes hurt his stats. Moore was everywhere. Two blocks, a steal, four points, six boards, three assists, and excellent defense. He was everywhere tonight and his weak side defense was looking great. Love what he brings to the table.
8. I was disappointed in the ball movement tonight. Too many times it moved without purpose. You have to drive and kick. UT didn't do that. They shot really bad tonight. 36.4% won't cut it and Stokes/Maymon have to get more touches in the paint.
9. I was also disappointed in the bad entry passes. UT did not use the bounce pass, nor did they fake a move and make a pass. They tried going to the corners, which I liked, but it still didn't work very effectively. What I would like to see is one dribble left or right, fake the pass up, and then give it to the hand Maymon/Stokes is calling for with a bounce pass.
10. Anyways, it was a good win for UT. They attacked the basket, and their D looks excellent, even despite the fouling, which every team will battle with this season. I like this team. They look very talented. I want to see better shooting and better ball movement, but I'm not worried about it yet. Everyone enjoy the season. It's gonna be a good one.
Go Vols!!!!!! :hi:
