Any news on ONs injury?

[mtvols]

Any news on his injury? Is he day to day or is it worse?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Nothing official, other than Barnes post-game comments that they didn’t think it was too serious.

He’s day-to-day. Could play against MSU but it’s not a guarantee.

 

[patrick]

Pure speculation as to his injury.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Could the silver lining be Barnes would opt to go small and insert ZZ?

 

[Volfan1000]

A four guard and Plavsic lineup might be the way to go against Mississippi State.

 

[vols 30]

I'd rather see ZZ coming off the bench for a spark. If it ain't broke.....

 

[TheMookieMonster]

A four guard and Plavsic lineup might be the way to go against Mississippi State.

I think 4 guard and Fulky is probably better. At least to start the game. If you’re going to go small, go small. Plavsic is not small lol.

 

[LordBolton]

I'd rather see ZZ coming off the bench for a spark. If it ain't broke.....

Like Vinnie Johnson for the Pistons. Those were the days!

 

[The Dog]

Like Vinnie Johnson for the Pistons. Those were the days!

Love The Microwave and yes, those were the days

 

[JoAllan]

Tennessee hasn’t been doing much pure posting up with their bigs anyway. Therefore there really isn’t much any 4 man rotation couldn’t do in which Tennessee has been doing anyway (offensively).

Defensively it could be a problem with a couple of the teams.

I would assume it would be Chandler, Z, Vescovi, James and Plavsic / Fulk. If James continues to provide offense…….this may be the best lineup anyway.

Downside…….any good defensive team which is tall with length.

 

[BallerVolFan]

I would keep ZZ coming off the bench. Might have to feel things out vs Miss St if ON isn’t available. I see a 3 guard set with Fulk and Plavsic starting the game then adjustments from then on.

 

[golfballs]

Could the silver lining be Barnes would opt to go small and insert ZZ?

Im thinking a potential Shabazz Napier/Kemba Walker combo. They were a 3 seed. Took them until march to peak…

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Could the silver lining be Barnes would opt to go small and insert ZZ?

Eh, if we go small I’d prefer ORN at the 5.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Eh, if we go small I’d prefer ORN at the 5.

I think the point is that if ORN is out does it force Barnes to go small. ORN isn’t part of the equation in this scenario.

 

[golfballs]

Villanova won a natty playing small 1-4 and a 6’11” center

 

[therealitytheory]

Villanova won a natty playing small 1-4 and a 6’11” center

We're golden then - small 1-4 and 7'0".

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

UVA won a championship with great D, ball movement, and a small lineup playing 40-60% of the minutes. Huff and Mamadi were only on the court for under 20% of minutes.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Eh, if we go small I’d prefer ORN at the 5.

100%, but I was referencing him potentially missing time

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Love The Microwave and yes, those were the days

Nowadays he’d be known as the Airfryer...

GBO!!

 

[walkenvol]

Eh, if we go small I’d prefer ORN at the 5.

ON is too slow up and down the court for my tastes - wish he’d hustle every time like Fulky

 

[Dallasbowlin]

100%, but I was referencing him potentially missing time

Gotcha.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

I think the point is that if ORN is out does it force Barnes to go small. ORN isn’t part of the equation in this scenario.

Yeah, I misunderstood. I do wonder if it forces Aidoo to get some minutes. Even if it’s just end of half / before media timeout minutes.

 

[OneManGang]

Back to the OP's question, Kesling said tonight (MSU) that Nkamhoua really screwed up his ankle and it will require surgery (if it hasn't already been done). Gone for the season.