bballnut90
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Besides her first season, every year under Holly weve had final four talent on paper. Pretty much every season has ended in disappointment, whether it be an early exit or a disappointing regular season (or both). This year we are thinner on talent than weve been in quite some time. Even on paper I dont think anyone is predicting us to be a top 10 team, without considering our coaching. Knowing the players and coaching staff we have coming back, what do you think are reasonable expectations for this team?
Id consider this year very successful if we can keep losses below 8 for the year (including post season play), finish top 3 in the SEC, host the first 2 rounds and make the Sweet 16. Most important, Id like to see some development from our sophomore class. Have Davis continue to improve her all around game, Westbrook improve as a scorer and cut down on TOs, Hayes improve decision making, and see some progress from KK. Freshman contributions are great, but I want to see players actually improve during their time at Tennessee which just hasnt happened under Holly. SEC looks less intimidating this year with Mississippi State graduating their great class and Wilson leaving SC, but both schools have fantastic coaches and other programs like Missouri could be dangerous this year. Plus theres always Alabama looming.
Realistically, I think Im shooting too high considering our losses as well as Hollys track record, but I wanted to see what other fans will be satisfied with for an outcome this year.
Id consider this year very successful if we can keep losses below 8 for the year (including post season play), finish top 3 in the SEC, host the first 2 rounds and make the Sweet 16. Most important, Id like to see some development from our sophomore class. Have Davis continue to improve her all around game, Westbrook improve as a scorer and cut down on TOs, Hayes improve decision making, and see some progress from KK. Freshman contributions are great, but I want to see players actually improve during their time at Tennessee which just hasnt happened under Holly. SEC looks less intimidating this year with Mississippi State graduating their great class and Wilson leaving SC, but both schools have fantastic coaches and other programs like Missouri could be dangerous this year. Plus theres always Alabama looming.
Realistically, I think Im shooting too high considering our losses as well as Hollys track record, but I wanted to see what other fans will be satisfied with for an outcome this year.