2024 Transfer Portal

[Orange_Mamba]

I'm thinking just the opposite .. in a system run where 3 pointers are shot at such a high pace. Tess will undoubtedly have plays run for her.

It’s not about the plays ran for her it’s can she get the shot off. You could see Tess was rushing her shot against the more athletic teams which led to her shooting 32 % from the 3 and 33% from the field.

 

[Mafiaboss]

That would be quite the post duo with Vonleh and Beers.

She’s from Colorado.

 

[madtownvol]

2nd transfers are free to play next year rn bc of the Ohio lawsuit. Also only other exemptions for a free transfer is your coach being fired and entering within 30 days.

Yes, I forgot about that ruling! Do you know if the NCAA is appealing it?

 

[VolFuture]

Yes, I forgot about that ruling! Do you know if the NCAA is appealing it?

They are but it’s caught up in legalism so will be quite awhile

 

[Mafiaboss]

She was Tennessee's to get and her first choice. That sucks.

Doesn’t mean she’s made a decision.

 

[VolBall09]

Thanks I had missed this one. Sounds very very positive

 

[Dak1219]

In this system yes.. too slow and can’t dribble.. but she is big..

Go watch Marshall. They had little aislin Hayes guarding Strack half the game

She does not care

That is suicide in the SEC. You did see what Virginia Tech did to Marshal? 43 point loss to any team is unacceptable. Hell, Carson Newman keeps up with power 5 schools better than that.

 

[VolFuture]

That is suicide in the SEC. You did see what Virginia Tech did to Marshal? 43 point loss to any team is unacceptable. Hell, Carson Newman keeps up with power 5 schools better than that.

Tess is bigger than Aislin. Im not saying she will be there all the time. But in certain sets… yes.

Remember they dont play long. I don’t see her playing more than 10 mins then maybe not at all…

 

[Mafiaboss]

CKC is going to rattle most of the fans and maybe even the players. She said in an interview that the first couple of months are about players unlearning a lot like rushing to get back on defense. She’s looking for shooting volume and offensive rebounding. I know she wants a strong defense, but her focus is offense.

 

[madtownvol]

You also have to think about Talasia Cooper and Kaniya Boyd not to mention Destinee Wells. Destinnee was given the green light on everything at Belmont. She may also thrive in this system if she doesn't have to think pass first and can just settle in and shoot the 3. She is very capable. Kaiya, Talasia, and Kaniya give us very fast 6-foot lengthy guards that would be great in a pressing game.

Yes, I keep forgetting about Boyd and Cooper since they did not play last season. They seem well suited for some aspects of CKC's system but probably both need to work hard on their 3 point shooting this off season (as does Wynn).

CKC has a solid foundation if she can keep everyone on board.

Just saw that Nyla Brooks posted on her re-offer from Tennessee.

 

[VolFuture]

CKC is going to rattle most of the fans and maybe even the players. She said in an interview that the first couple of months are about players unlearning a lot like rushing to get back on defense. She’s looking for shooting volume and offensive rebounding. I know she wants a strong defense, but her focus is offense.

Yeah people here cannot grasp what is to come…

That’s why it’s so hard to reply here. Some are so indoctrinated into Pat hall or “SEC” ball they talk in circles and absolutes with no understanding

 

[AllVols3]

Forward***

TESS CANT PLAY THE BACKCOURT

Helluva lot better than post. Stupidest thing I've ever heard. Our rebounding will be Shat if she plays post.

 

[VolFuture]

Helluva lot better than post. Stupidest thing I've ever heard. Our rebounding will be Shat if she plays post.

Well then she won’t play. Tess literally played the 4 a lot at UT what have u guys been watching.

 

[madtownvol]

CKC is going to rattle most of the fans and maybe even the players. She said in an interview that the first couple of months are about players unlearning a lot like rushing to get back on defense. She’s looking for shooting volume and offensive rebounding. I know she wants a strong defense, but her focus is offense.

That was an interesting comment. Something like, "We don't want players getting back on defense we want them running forward."

I have no idea what that actually means in a game situation. I am guessing that statement is not exactly what she wanted to convey.

 

[chuckiepoo]

She was Tennessee's to get and her first choice. That sucks.

…sauces. And down there? …Dey hawt.

 

[Golfteacher]

Tess is an okay ball player who lacks speed and quickness, who at 6’2” has limited hops. Put her in the 5 and she gets eaten alive. She is more of a 3 or 4. As far as her shooting 3’s is concerned, many times she needed a lot of space before she would even attempt to shoot the 3. Her offense also disappeared in several games. To do what the new coach wants to do on both sides of the ball, we are going to need speed, quickness and good reliable shooters. I still believe with a little work Tess can improve on her shooting.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

So Van Lith has to sit?

No rule if you are a graduate transfer.

 

[AllVols3]

Well then she won’t play. Tess literally played the 4 a lot at UT what have u guys been watching.

You obviously don't understand basketball. Tess is a 3, she could play the 4, as long as the other teams 4 isn't a post up player. She can't guard the post-up 4's.

 

[VolFuture]

Tess is an okay ball player who lacks speed and quickness, who at 6’2” has limited hops. Put her in the 5 and she gets eaten alive. She is more of a 3 or 4. As far as her shooting 3’s is concerned, many times she needed a lot of space before she would even attempt to shoot the 3. Her offense also disappeared in several games. To do what the new coach wants to do on both sides of the ball, we are going to need speed, quickness and good reliable shooters. I still believe with a little work Tess can improve on her shooting.

Ur thinking Kellie ball

 

[VolFuture]

You obviously don't understand basketball. Tess is a 3, she could play the 4, as long as the other teams 4 isn't a post up player. She can't guard the post-up 4's.

U obviously don’t understand CKC… Tess can’t dribble either

 

[AllVols3]

U obviously don’t understand CKC… Tess can’t dribble either

She can dribble a helluva lot better than she can post someone up or guard a post up. Furthermore this isn't a great fit for Tess. Puckett is your stretch 4 that can post and somewhat guard the post.

 

[VolFuture]

She can dribble a helluva lot better than she can post someone up or guard a post up. Furthermore thus isn't a great fit for Tess. Puckett is your stretch 4 that can post and somewhat guard the post.

Again only see her playing spot minutes..

 

[Golfteacher]

That was an interesting comment. Something like, "We don't want players getting back on defense we want them running forward."

I have no idea what that actually means in a game situation. I am guessing that statement is not exactly what she wanted to convey.

I think she was trying to say that when the other team is on offense, she wants her defense to rush to the other end of the court to stop break aways, fast breaks, and mismatches. Just a wild guess!!

 

[CannonVol80]

That was an interesting comment. Something like, "We don't want players getting back on defense we want them running forward."

I have no idea what that actually means in a game situation. I am guessing that statement is not exactly what she wanted to convey.

I believe what she was trying to convey was that she wants her team fighting fr offensive rebounds before simply acceding the rebound and then getting pressing defense 40 feet.

Jim

 

[Golfteacher]

Ur thinking Kellie ball

Not really, I do not see Tess playing a whole lot of minutes if the new coach’s plan is a run and gun offense and a harassing defense. Tess is way to slow and just does not have the speed.