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1. The decision to go with Antonio Barton over Darius Thompson with 2:30 to go is inexcusable and Tennessee fans deserve a five page single spaced paper from Cuonzo Martin for that idiotic, moronic decision that cost Tennessee game.
2. Tennesse's help defense was too slow today. It was a huge detriment and Missouri got too many good drives in the paint and it cost them dearly.
3. 19 three's on the road when the refs are calling everything is not good coaching. That was a bad game plan. I know Jordy was off, and Josh got decent looks, but that ball should have lived in the paint. Notice Missouri didn't settle for jump shots.
4. Tennessee did dominate the boards and that was nice to see after Florida really dominated the glass Tuesday.
5. Jarnell Stokes was 6-7, and the Missouri big men were in foul trouble all game. That is inexcusable. I mean, for goodness sake, it's not hard to get the ball in the freaking post.
6. I thought this was a perfect game for Maymon to get limited minutes and get Moore more playing time to help spread the floor and help stop penetration. It of course didn't happen for reasons that befuddle me. The worst part was having Maymon in, DOWN BY 3, instead of another shooter. I get having Stokes in for offensive rebounding and screen setting, but both of them is beyond stupid.
7. Bernard King Player of the Game: Jordan McRae. He didn't take great shots, but inside the perimeter he was automatic, and I will always take 8-8 from the free throw line. I thought his defense was pretty solid considering he had tough matchups all night.
8. Josh Richardson hitting those last five three throws just shows his mental toughness and shows he's ready to be a leader on the court next season. Those were huge and absolutely a great sign.
9. Missouri shot 56%. Tennessee shot 42%. I don't even know how they were in this game. It was a miracle they got the ball at the last possession.
10. Tennessee's lack of defense, bad coaching, and dumb late decisions cost them tonight. No excuse for tonight's loss. They should have beat Missouri and it was a pitiful performance by Cuonzo Martin tonight. The decision to go with Antonio Barton late instead of Darius Thompson is the worst coaching decision he's made at Tennessee, and right now this team doesn't deserve a tournament bid.
2. Tennesse's help defense was too slow today. It was a huge detriment and Missouri got too many good drives in the paint and it cost them dearly.
3. 19 three's on the road when the refs are calling everything is not good coaching. That was a bad game plan. I know Jordy was off, and Josh got decent looks, but that ball should have lived in the paint. Notice Missouri didn't settle for jump shots.
4. Tennessee did dominate the boards and that was nice to see after Florida really dominated the glass Tuesday.
5. Jarnell Stokes was 6-7, and the Missouri big men were in foul trouble all game. That is inexcusable. I mean, for goodness sake, it's not hard to get the ball in the freaking post.
6. I thought this was a perfect game for Maymon to get limited minutes and get Moore more playing time to help spread the floor and help stop penetration. It of course didn't happen for reasons that befuddle me. The worst part was having Maymon in, DOWN BY 3, instead of another shooter. I get having Stokes in for offensive rebounding and screen setting, but both of them is beyond stupid.
7. Bernard King Player of the Game: Jordan McRae. He didn't take great shots, but inside the perimeter he was automatic, and I will always take 8-8 from the free throw line. I thought his defense was pretty solid considering he had tough matchups all night.
8. Josh Richardson hitting those last five three throws just shows his mental toughness and shows he's ready to be a leader on the court next season. Those were huge and absolutely a great sign.
9. Missouri shot 56%. Tennessee shot 42%. I don't even know how they were in this game. It was a miracle they got the ball at the last possession.
10. Tennessee's lack of defense, bad coaching, and dumb late decisions cost them tonight. No excuse for tonight's loss. They should have beat Missouri and it was a pitiful performance by Cuonzo Martin tonight. The decision to go with Antonio Barton late instead of Darius Thompson is the worst coaching decision he's made at Tennessee, and right now this team doesn't deserve a tournament bid.
