What would you say is the team's biggest weakness?

#127
#127
Saw it stated earlier, but full court pressure against us seems to be a problem sometimes. I am glad to see the shots start falling in however.
 
#128
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mr.checkerboards said:
Lack of size, which could get exposed by a school with an Elite post.
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This is why Uros needs to continue to develop and get atleast 5 minutes a game. There will be nights he needs to play 20 minutes.

If we have to play Iowa in the tournament we're screwed.
 
#129
#129
Anyone have any info on Walker and how he is developing?

I agree that we need to develop some post presence for the tournaments.
 
#134
#134
Three point shooting looks like something of a weakness. I don't think it is a strong one but we sometimes look a little challenged out there other than Bailey and Vescovi.
 
#136
#136
Three point shooting and three point defense both seem to me to be weaknesses, but they are so much fun to watch!! Go Vols!!
 
#137
#137
It is hard to know at this point since we still haven't played any real good teams yet. I would have said 3-point shooting before the season started, but Bailey is a pleasant surprise on that front. With him and Vescovi being sharp shooters, and Springer and Keon and JJJ being okay, we seem to pretty good in that spot. I think the primary issue is turnovers. We can be really sloppy with the ball at times. And I also think rebounding will be a problem against better competition.
 
#138
#138
Man, I read the first 6 pages and did not see one reference to finishing at the rim. Way too many misses when not fouled, especially by Fulky and Pons. Our guards have missed some on drives too. Got to get those bunnies in close games for sure.
 
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GUNTERSVOL said:
Man, I read the first 6 pages and did not see one reference to finishing at the rim. Way too many misses when not fouled, especially by Fulky and Pons. Our guards have missed some on drives too. Got to get those bunnies in close games for sure.
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I definitely expect Fulky and Pons to clean this up. Both of those guy's FG% is way below where they finished last season. It's actually a silver lining, in a way because it's such a small sample size. And we absolutely pulverized a team that led against 'Nova in the second half anyways. I do agree though, the first real test comes Wednesday night.
 
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#140
Interior scoring. Pons has not shown me that he can consistently score that midrange jumper in the paint. He's not a good shooter, but I'm hoping he's going through a cold spell. Fulky has great foot work and can score, but still lacks strength down low against athletic bigs.
 
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admiralkerr said:
It is hard to know at this point since we still haven't played any real good teams yet. I would have said 3-point shooting before the season started, but Bailey is a pleasant surprise on that front. With him and Vescovi being sharp shooters, and Springer and Keon and JJJ being okay, we seem to pretty good in that spot. I think the primary issue is turnovers. We can be really sloppy with the ball at times. And I also think rebounding will be a problem against better competition.
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You are aware that JJJ and Springer are both shooting the 3 better than SV and Bailey? JJJ has always shot the 3 at a better pct than Vescovi.
 
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timmy3 said:
I definitely expect Fulky and Pons to clean this up. Both of those guy's FG% is way below where they finished last season. It's actually a silver lining, in a way because it's such a small sample size. And we absolutely pulverized a team that led against 'Nova in the second half anyways. I do agree though, the first real test comes Wednesday night.
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I too expect them to get this part of the game under control. Just need to prioritize it. Finishing through contact drills on the table I bet. Just found the trend surprising and frustrating. I have been the biggest Fulky fan since the day he signed. I took lots of abuse for it. Not sure if it was on this board or the one I was on prior. He just had that look to me. The guy I thought he could model his game after was McHale. He is not a clone but his effort and court intelligence are similar. He is a leader in the UNSELFISH mode that could take this UNIT far. Lots of moving parts to mesh together, but bet Barnes gets it done. Hoping ORN keeps progressing in similar roles.
 
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PulaskiVolFan said:
You are aware that JJJ and Springer are both shooting the 3 better than SV and Bailey? JJJ has always shot the 3 at a better pct than Vescovi.
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My better you mean by .7% and Vescovi had almost doubled the attempts last year. And then this year Vescovi has two more attempts per game and is only 2.5% lower than JJJ so some context needs to be added to that.
 
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zjcvols said:
My better you mean by .7% and Vescovi had almost doubled the attempts last year. And then this year Vescovi has two more attempts per game and is only 2.5% lower than JJJ so some context needs to be added to that.
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I agree Vescovi is better, but I think JJJ is good too. He just takes only super open 3s.
 
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Lankykong said:
I agree Vescovi is better, but I think JJJ is good too. He just takes only super open 3s.
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He’s been very efficient this year, wasn’t a knock on JJJ. Just saying “JJJ shoots a better percentage” needs a lot more context lol
 
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#146
A consistent 3-point threat. Teams are just going to clamp down in the paint, and so far, we don't have an answer. We are headed into the SEC Schedule, against teams that are athletic, and lean. We'll meet our match, in the paint. We have to be proficient enough at hitting treys to relieve some pressure in the paint. We have to continue to do a good job defending the trey, as well.
Also, it concerns me that we do not have a go to guy, in crunch time. Someone needs to step up.
 
#148
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zjcvols said:
My better you mean by .7% and Vescovi had almost doubled the attempts last year. And then this year Vescovi has two more attempts per game and is only 2.5% lower than JJJ so some context needs to be added to that.
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His response was to the Springer and JJJ have been "okay" statement. They've been more than okay, and this was his point, I believe. The fact that all four of those guys have been good is just icing on the cake.
 
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zjcvols said:
He’s been very efficient this year, wasn’t a knock on JJJ. Just saying “JJJ shoots a better percentage” needs a lot more context lol
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Exactly. Implying that JJJ is better 3pt shooter is ridiculous. JJJ looks to have become reliable in a small sample size so far. That is great. There is also a difference in the types of 3's that JJJ takes. He is not hunting 3's or taking them as the shot clock expires. He takes feet-set, wide-open, catch and shoot 3's.
 
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kbear01 said:
Also, it concerns me that we do not have a go to guy, in crunch time. Someone needs to step up.
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Fulky is that guy and proved it consistently the last half of last season. If teams try to pack the paint, we’ve got 4 guys who can consistently hit open catch and shoot 3’s. Interesting thread, but this is the most deeply talented team we’ve had that I can recall. It’s bball and we’re going to lose some games, but I’m pumped about our chances and roster. If we can hit our hot streak at the season end, then I like this team’s chances as well as any others in the NCAA.
 
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