✴️ #18/17 Tennessee vs Mercer Game Thread (SECN+ 7:00pm)

[Chris4Vols22]

I expected us to be sloppy. Not sweating it at this point; we should tighten up in these first few games.

 

[ttocswob]

Barnes reloaded, a tremendous talent level on the floor. The ones who don’t bring it every night will be watching the rest from the bench…

 

[Unimane]

What? That’s Amaree Abram and he’s a good role player/glue guy that’s infinitely better offensively than Boswell…..

He's taken one shot. and missed. I hope he's got some offensive pop but I haven't see anything yet to support the idea.

I'm more hopeful for Burg to take the reins.

 

[Chaz-Vol]

About what would be expected first game, lesser opponent, tons of new teammates. Other than the starting lineup which hopefully Barnes doesn't stay stubborn about for next 5 games, not ton of qualms.

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

I didn’t know that about Ament and Rwanda

 

[adam.vol]

I didn’t know that about Ament and Rwanda

He didn’t look like any of those kids he was playing with. I thought for a minute that they were saying he came from there.

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

He didn’t look like any of those kids he was playing with.

Yeah. ZERO

 

[Chris4Vols22]

I didn’t know that about Ament and Rwanda

I think someone shared an article here about his visit at some point. It's neat to hear him talk about it and see the footage. Very very cool and admirable imo.

 

[patrick]

Decent half - last cpl mins TN didn’t play much defense.

Let’s see how we do in the 2nd.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

He didn’t look like any of those kids he was playing with. I thought for a minute that they were saying he came from there.

His mom is Rwandan.

 

[TrapVol]

I think it’s obvious that we are focusing on getting the ball inside, so I’m not ready to make any judgments about our 3-point shooting just yet. Six threes is too small of a sample size. With this front court, we just need to be average behind the arc.

 

[OrangeCola]

very ugly 12 point lead. I expect Barnes to light them up in the lockerroom and they'll come out and dominate the 2nd half

I was wrong

 

[TheBigOne10]

My Lord boys hold onto the ball!

 

[SKV84]

How in the hell wasn't that 5 seconds...lol

 

[theroyz71]

We're getting out played right now.

 

[pricevol5]

This does not look like a Rick Barnes team

 

[Danny Dollars]

Really nice pass underneath by Gillespie

 

[SKV84]

Still never understand how it is a foul when the shooter creates the contact

 

[Danny Dollars]

This does not look like a Rick Barnes team

I think the loss of Z and Mashack alone makes it feel completely different

 

[SKV84]

I think the loss of Z and Mashack alone makes it feel completely different

Exactly...it's probably gonna take a couple games for this team to find it's rhythm.

 

[SKV84]

Is Evans injured?

 

[TheBigOne10]

Henderson!

 

[TrapVol]

That shot by Henderson looked smooth.

 

[volsarelife1]

Really liking how Carey is cleaning up on the boards! 10 rebounds with 15 minutes to go. That'll play

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

Beautiful ball movement and an even prettier shot by Henderson.