Tennessee post season | Page 3 | The Boneyard

Tennessee post season

stwainfan said:
Expand ...

8 3-point shots!? Wow!! I am getting Hank Gathers, Jeff Fryer, and Bo Kimble flashbacks. If she can stroke shots like that in the system that Coach Caldwell runs. We will have those high scoring games like Bo, Jeff, and Hank use to put up for LMU.
 
JellyBean said:
8 3-point shots!? Wow!! I am getting Hank Gathers, Jeff Fryer, and Bo Kimble flashbacks. If she can stroke shots like that in the system that Coach Caldwell runs. We will have those high scoring games like Bo, Jeff, and Hank use to put up for LMU.
Expand ...
That was the style. That i thought would be most like the style Caldwell runs.
 
JellyBean said:
Definitely in the works and it is a beautiful style of play. I am wishing the Lady Vols and Coach Caldwell all the best, until they play us of course :);)
Expand ...
Yes i love the style. I think you will see a difference. With the players she brings in. That fit this style better.. I think that will be seen this upcoming season.
 
.-.
stwainfan said:
Tennessee has a good returning core. So the style of play is already there. Plus a good transfer and high school class. I think this team will look different. More of a fit for this style. Going by her track record. I think Caldwell will make some needed changes. I see the 97ppg as very possible. I think this team will be better. BTW you can tell by the players this staff has brought in. They are not playing around.
Expand ...
I agree they'll be better: what worked against their system in the past year was their abysmal 3pt shooting. If they can combine the pressure and turnovers with a decent (35+%) 3pt percentage, they'll be dangerous to any team.
 
mudcat said:
I agree they'll be better: what worked against their system in the past year was their abysmal 3pt shooting. If they can combine the pressure and turnovers with a decent (35+%) 3pt percentage, they'll be dangerous to any team.
Expand ...
I think the press will be more effective this year. I can't wait to see how the twins do.
 
stwainfan said:
Yes i love the style. I think you will see a difference. With the players she brings in. That fit this style better.. I think that will be seen this upcoming season.
Expand ...
Yeah. I expect some gains, which is scary, with the style of play this season. If the Lady Vol players are working on their games this off-season, I can see y'all making things very uncomfortable for the whole SEC, especially if other teams aren't improving and just resting on their laurels.
 
JellyBean said:
Yeah. I expect some gains, which is scary, with the style of play this season. If the Lady Vol players are working on their games this off-season, I can see y'all making things very uncomfortable for the whole SEC, especially if other teams aren't improving and just resting on their laurels.
Expand ...
I know one team who isn’t resting on their laurels.
 
This team will be interesting but ignoring how bad a shooting team they are is a drastic concern. You lost all your best 3 point shooters and adding a 5'5" freshman is not going to overcome that. The SEC stats-points per game, shooting percentages, rebounds all showed the gaps in Caldwell's system (they were 9-9). Adding Barker and Wolfenbarger definitely helps Spearman with the size the roster was lacking. I actually think the addition of 6'1" Deniya Prawl will help TN more than Mya Pauldo will. Size matters, especially in the SEC and in NCAAT play. Robertson struggled mightily on her efficiency going from the mid-major A10 Conference to SMU in the ACC last year, she will absolutely struggle against better and bigger teams in the SEC this coming year. Overall, I do think this team can return to the Sweet 16 and maybe even the Elite Eight given the right bracket. Within the SEC, they are still behind SC, Texas, Oklahoma and LSU and may be fighting it out with Ole Miss and Vandy for 5th.
 
.-.
The other concern with these portal additions is the Tennessee style of play is prone to fouling. Spearman and Cooper were already in the top 15 "worst players at fouling" coming back for 2025-26. Spearman committed a foul every 7.3 minutes, ranking 4th, Cooper committed a foul every 9 minutes for 14th on the list. Wolfenbarger commits a foul every 6 minutes and is the 2nd worst, Barker committed a foul every 7.7 minutes for 5th worst. Now add both Jersey and Janiah into the Tennessee system and "yikes".

For context, Del Rosario was #1 with a foul every 4.5 minutes on the floor. Shea will have her work cut out for her to coach this.
 
One thing I think will improve. Is the team speed. So the press and running to the rim should be better. We will see how the outside shooting is. Wynn also returns this year. I have heard for years. In the tournament time. That guard play is important. I think Tennessee has the guards this year.
 
.-.
FormerCTrez said:
This seems like an experienced roster, with 6 Seniors, even though there are 5 Freshmen. Best wishes to you all.
Expand ...
I think the biggest thing is the returning players. Have already played a year in this system. I'm excited about this freshman class.
 
stwainfan said:
I think the biggest thing is the returning players. Have already played a year in this system. I'm excited about this freshman class.
Expand ...
The point guard really stood out during the McDonald’s festivities. She reminds me of Hidalgo at Notre Dame.
 
uconnever said:
The point guard really stood out during the McDonald’s festivities. She reminds me of Hidalgo at Notre Dame.
Expand ...
Both of the twins can play the point guard.
 
.-.
Any bold predictions on Tennessee season?
 
stwainfan said:
Any bold predictions on Tennessee season?
Expand ...
Based on talent and experience, TN has, at minimum, a S-16 floor. How far they go beyond that will depend on the coach's ability to have a slightly more flexible offensive approach than last year. If she is doctrinaire, Sweet Sixteen will be the ceiling as well. If she is more creative, the team will go farther into the tourney.
 
I do think S16 is the floor. I think coach will make some adjustments. I think the FF is a possibility. If the season goes right.
Sifaka said:
Based on talent and experience, TN has, at minimum, a S-16 floor. How far they go beyond that will depend on the coach's ability to have a slightly more flexible offensive approach than last year. If she is doctrinaire, Sweet Sixteen will be the ceiling as well. If she is more creative, the team will go farther into the tourney.
Expand ...
 
stwainfan said:
Any bold predictions on Tennessee season?
Expand ...
This team is way more senior laden than I remembered. That usually is a catalyst for good things. My opinion of the Vols has slowly been changing over the past few months. I think it is pretty bold to say they'll be top 4 in the SEC. I don't think they'll be higher than Texas or South Carolina but I could see them beating Oklahoma or LSU and earning a SEC tournament bye.
 
What size will they have besides Spearman and Barker? I see a lot of little guards and a couple medium sized wings.
 
.-.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
168,349
Messages
4,566,527
Members
10,469
Latest member
xxBlueChips


Top Bottom