Tennessee season

[stwainfan]

 

[stwainfan]

I can see why this team is leading the nation is scoring at 97.4 ppg.

 

[GoChips20]

I don’t expect Tennessee to keep up a 97ppg average through the SEC, but in a hypothetical situation, would that be the highest team scoring average ever? I’m thinking of the highest-octane teams we’ve had in recent years as the game has sped up (Iowa 23-24, Maryland 20-21, Notre Dame 18-19) and don’t think any of them were higher than 91 or 92.

 

[stwainfan]

I don’t expect Tennessee to keep up a 97ppg average through the SEC, but in a hypothetical situation, would that be the highest team scoring average ever? I’m thinking of the highest-octane teams we’ve had in recent years as the game has sped up (Iowa 23-24, Maryland 20-21, Notre Dame 18-19) and don’t think any of them were higher than 91 or 92.

I really like this style of play. I think when this is going right. That this style is hard to defend. Yes i don't expect to keep the 97ppg pace. The team can score against any team when it's going right.

 

[oldude]

I don’t expect Tennessee to keep up a 97ppg average through the SEC, but in a hypothetical situation, would that be the highest team scoring average ever? I’m thinking of the highest-octane teams we’ve had in recent years as the game has sped up (Iowa 23-24, Maryland 20-21, Notre Dame 18-19) and don’t think any of them were higher than 91 or 92.

The highest average ppg by an NCAA WBB team was by Providence in 1991 at 96.7 ppg. During the 2015-16 season, UConn lead the nation In both scoring offense (89 ppg) and scoring defense (48 ppg), going 38-0 while beating every single opponent by double digits. During that season, UConn set the all time record for scoring margin (40.6 ppg). During the 2014-15 season, UConn set the record for most points scored in a season at 3,481, averaging 89 ppg while going 38-1.

 

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[JellyBean]

Look at y'all basking in the glow. I am happy that things are going well for you Lady Vol fans and Coach Caldwell. Everyone is always skeptical of "The System" and how the platooning of players works or doesn't work. It is tough. I am just glad that Coach is staying with it and like I said, it is only going to get better for Lady Vol fans and players.

Looking at the list of names, I am happy for Coach Charmin Smith, Jacie Hoyt, and Cori Close. Heck, I will give Coach Kim a shout as well. All of them are off to a great start and I am happy for their coaching success this season.

 

[JellyBean]

Jeez! Arkansas and my good friend Coach Neighbors will have to face the Lady Vols in a few weeks!

 

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[JellyBean]

The Lady Vols were so close to pulling off a nice comeback win today. They got down 19 points but fought back. Nothing to get down about. They are still only going to get better and continue their run. Good to see the "Evil Empire" back

That game was exciting!

 

[DallasDomer]

Wow it was a one point win for #9 Oklahoma over #15 Tennessee. Very surprised that Tennessee lost at home. But looking at the box score left me wondering how it was so close. 54% vs 45% shooting; 68% free throws but only 28% for Tennessee (2-7 so not many).

The boards belonged to Oklahoma 42-33 but the turnovers did too 31-18 which probably kept the game close. This is Oklahoma's third quad 1 win and Tennessee remains at 2.

 

[oldude]

I have been wondering if the LV’s were for real as they stormed through a weak early season schedule undefeated. The comeback and 1 pt loss to a very good OK team demonstrates that the LV’s are for real.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

TN in my opinion is a solid contender. I wasn't sold until this game. Having said that, I think there's an issue they need to resolve or it will sink them in the long run. This uptempo style of play is viable, but it often abandons the necessity to consider good shot selection. Too many 3s when a higher percentage 2 was available. It also results in lower FT opportunities. A few more drives and you probably don't lose by one point. They overcooked this stew.

 

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[Nash83]

TN in my opinion is a solid contender. I wasn't sold until this game. Having said that, I think there's an issue they need to resolve or it will sink them in the long run. This uptempo style of play is viable, but it often abandons the necessity to consider good shot selection. Too many 3s when a higher percentage 2 was available. It also results in lower FT opportunities. A few more drives and you probably don't lose by one point. They overcooked this stew.

Agree, shot selection moving forward will be key moving forward. This game Cooper wasn’t hitting any 3s, driving to the basket or short jumper would have been higher % play.

Still curious about how effective full court press this season against quicker guards, like LSU, SCar, etc., will be. Darby, Sara, Jewel, Jillian, do not appear quick enough for those types of teams so will watch if TN drops to a half court D, which needs to improve. Appears TN needs another good transfer portal cycle plus adding the new HS recruits to see if this system could work against elite teams.

 

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[stwainfan]

Signing five-star Deniya Prawl signifies return to title contention for Lady Vols

Prawl headlines one of Tennessee's best recruiting classes in years

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