Barnes loving Vols' offseason attitude, effort

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Barnes smiled when relaying a recent talk he had with redshirt freshman point guard Lamonte Turner — who, despite not playing a single game last season, turned into one of the team’s leaders — about the Vols’ plans to sleep in this offseason.

“Last year I could tell you that when we first got here, I don’t know how many times we got up at 5:30 in the morning and ran that ramp (at Thompson-Boling Arena) for guys being late or doing that or doing that,” Barnes said. “But I heard Lamonte say the other day, ‘Coach, we’re not getting up one time.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna take care of that.’ That’s what you want.

“They’ve been great. And I will tell you this: There’s not a guy on our roster that’s coming back that hasn’t gotten better since we played our last game.”
Barnes loving Vols' offseason attitude, effort
 
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Nice read. I think Barnes is capable of getting our Vols on a streak like he did at TX. Ive got a good feeling about this years team. Thoughts?
 
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jimallvol said:
Nice read. I think Barnes is capable of getting our Vols on a streak like he did at TX. Ive got a good feeling about this years team. Thoughts?
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Not to be negative at all, I just dont think the talent is there, although I wouldn't be surprised to see us in the top 6-8 of the Sec, which again doesn't say much. Jus trying to be realistic.
 
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jimallvol said:
Nice read. I think Barnes is capable of getting our Vols on a streak like he did at TX. Ive got a good feeling about this years team. Thoughts?
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Nothing but sophs and freshmen. A little more time of patient fans will be needed.
 
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calban said:
Trading 4 seniors for a PG, I'll be surprised if they're not a little worse.
Barnes has dropped the ball on his front court twice now.
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I would reserve final judgment on that until the roster is set, with Evans and/or Yurtseven still out there it seems a bit premature to make that statement.
 
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The potential is there but they will probably struggle some early especially in the SEC. I look for them to show improvement as the season progresses. Not worried about wins next year as much as progress.
 
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Chris4Vols22 said:
I agree. Do you think we'll be at least a little better than last season? I'm leaning towards yes.
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Hopefully, Mostella and Hubbs have that fire they had during the SEC tourney for an entire season , if so, then maybe they win enough for a NIT bid. If not, then 13/14 wins
 
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calban said:
Trading 4 seniors for a PG, I'll be surprised if they're not a little worse.
Barnes has dropped the ball on his front court twice now.
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If u look over the years at his teams he really only use one or two big man...starter and back up unless his last year at texas.
 
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As has been said before," Don't talk about it, be about it". Handle your business on the floor and let the results do the talking.
 
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vols 30 said:
Hopefully, Mostella and Hubbs have that fire they had during the SEC tourney for an entire season , if so, then maybe they win enough for a NIT bid. If not, then 13/14 wins
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I believe the key is going to be Alexander. If he can turn the corner and give us some positive post presence and rim protection. If he gave us 10pt/8rebs/2blks each night this would be huge for next season.
 
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SlyStone said:
I believe the key is going to be Alexander. If he can turn the corner and give us some positive post presence and rim protection. If he gave us 10pt/8rebs/2blks each night this would be huge for next season.
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No shot he gets 10pts a game

6-7pts would be great IMO
 
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