Tennessee 2021-22

[Puppy Love]

Oh yeah for sure now. That was an inexcusable loss but still not as bad of a team as people made them out to be to start the season

I’ll agree with ‘not as bad’; and I think they were probably playing about as well as they could with the players they have. Harper is doing a good job coaching with what she has but needs to recruit better. Horston and Burrell are good solid A-list players. I just don’t think the can carry the team on their backs when there isn’t enough other talent around them. Tennessee is probably an impact player away from being really solid. That doesn’t mean I don’t think they can win a lot of games; I just think they risk being exposed when things go wrong.

 

[JellyBean]

How about that Auburn Women's Basketball Program!!? Huge win. Congrats and thank you!!

 

[cancontent]

Question - with Green out for the season, how deep are they at the forward/post position?

 

[amb3096]

Question - with Green out for the season, how deep are they at the forward/post position?

Not deep at all. They have 6'5 Saunders who has played sparingly and doesn't contribute much save being a space eater on the court. Then there's 6'3 freshman Stripling who is struggling to adjust to the college game. Tennessee's ability to play disruptive defense takes a serious nose dive when Key comes out of the game, even with Green available. The difference is Green was a strong rebounder and offensive threat. She was only 6'1, but strong and mobile. The other two players I mentioned don't bring anything near what she did to the game

If Key gets in foul trouble, they are vulnerable to pretty much anyone.

 

[cancontent]

Not deep at all. They have 6'5 Saunders who has played sparingly and doesn't contribute much save being a space eater on the court. Then there's 6'3 freshman Stripling who is struggling to adjust to the college game. Tennessee's ability to play disruptive defense takes a serious nose dive when Key comes out of the game, even with Green available. The difference is Green was a strong rebounder and offensive threat. She was only 6'1, but strong and mobile. The other two players I mentioned don't bring anything near what she did to the game

If Key gets in foul trouble, they are vulnerable to pretty much anyone.

Thanks for the insight. I recall Striplin had been touted as a key prospect from their 2021 class and was a ESPN ranked player. I know rankings aren't everything, however she seemed to have come with a fair bit of hype along with Puckett. Hopefully she can make some progress this season as depth in that position is important in the SEC.

 

[amb3096]

Thanks for the insight. I recall Striplin had been touted as a key prospect from their 2021 class and was a ESPN ranked player. I know rankings aren't everything, however she seemed to have come with a fair bit of hype along with Puckett. Hopefully she can make some progress this season as depth in that position is important in the SEC.

Puckett lived up to her billing since Day 1 and played a lot (and was productive) because of Burrell's injury. Her minutes have since come down with Rae's return, but she's the only dependable two way player on the bench right now. I think ultimately Striplin will be fine too, but probably next year. She seems to be having the same issues that DeBerry from UConn is having, where you can see the potential but there's a lot of learning needed. Still, I'd rather see her as Key's sub instead of Saunders, who I don't think will ever be good enough to be a reliable rotation player.

Tennessee has had a great start because they are strong, athletic and physical...which masks some of their player deficiencies. But they have very slim margin for error with the turnovers and spotty shooting. Hasn't come back to bite them until last night. Next few games will be critical for them.

 

[Mdoggie]

Edie Darby lastest Tenn commit.

 

[VFLfan]

Edie Darby lastest Tenn commit.

She will be a walk-on playing with her older sister, Tess.

 

[triaddukefan]

A top 5 college fight song for sure.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

A top 5 college fight song for sure.

Wake has a good one.

 

[Bigboote]

A top 5 college fight song for sure.

Geez, I always thought it was Polk Salad Annie!

 

[triaddukefan]

Geez, I always thought it was Polk Salad Annie!

I had to google that one.

 

[DefenseBB]

Has anyone checked on @stwainfan over the past week? With the Auburn loss, a squeaked out victory against Arkansas and now a loss to Florida, I fear for our fine colleague…where art thou our resident LV fan???

 

[Mdoggie]

Rumor has it @stwainfan is spending a little time over on Volnation trying to get that blowhard Rickster to settle down and possibly talk Jumper into reaching out to the Tennessee staff. Rumor only and I’m starting it….lol

 

[SECbbfan24]

Has anyone checked on @stwainfan over the past week? With the Auburn loss, a squeaked out victory against Arkansas and now a loss to Florida, I fear for our fine colleague…where art thou our resident LV fan???

Probably having multiple glasses of wine, or a bottle.

 

[amb3096]

Rumor has it @stwainfan is spending a little time over on Volnation trying to get that blowhard Rickster to settle down and possibly talk Jumper into reaching out to the Tennessee staff. Rumor only and I’m starting it….lol

I'm sure Jumper has been emailing administration non stop that he could be there tomorrow. Sadly, he doesn't realize that they've already blocked his email...

 

[triaddukefan]

Not sure which way the wind is blowing today, but if its coming from the west... I expect to hear some wailing and gnashing of teeth in the next few hours.

 

[Mdoggie]

Lol what say you Rickster, Jumper and the rest of the Vol blowhards

 

[visitingcock]

I'm sure Jumper has been emailing administration non stop that he could be there tomorrow. Sadly, he doesn't realize that they've already blocked his email...

Maybe they’ll unblock today.

 

[TC22]

They want Holly back today. Really. at Least Holly could recruit. Lol

 

[stwainfan]

Has anyone checked on @stwainfan over the past week? With the Auburn loss, a squeaked out victory against Arkansas and now a loss to Florida, I fear for our fine colleague…where art thou our resident LV fan???

I'm ok. Thanks for asking. I had a lot going on. As far as the team. It is hard to go through the SEC schedule unbeaten. I had thought there would be a couple of losses. Harper said today we haven't yet recovered from the injury to Green.

 

[Mdoggie]

Lots of back and forth on Volnation about Kelly not being a good recruiter. I will say this until I’m blue in the face. Should’ve throw bags of money at Kara.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Lots of back and forth on Volnation about Kelly not being a good recruiter. I will say this until I’m blue in the face. Should’ve throw bags of money at Kara.

I have no dog in this fight but what exactly has Kara proven? I will give you she has done a very nice job recruiting so far

 

[Mdoggie]

I have no dog in this fight but what exactly has Kara proven? I will give you she has done a very nice job recruiting so far

Exactly. You trying to make my point?