Brilliant to have a 26% 3 point shooter fire it up with the game on the line…

[berryvol]

25.8% from 3. He isn’t the clutch guy. He isn’t and never has been the go to to guy / not everyone is and JJJ isn’t “the guy”. Bad play.

Only needed a 2 to win not a 3.

JJJ hit a clutch three in the game tonight. He also hit a clutch three to tie the game in the final minute against Texas Tech. He has hit two halftime buzzer beaters in SEC play this year. He was one of 2 players tonight in double digits and one of two players tonight to hit a single outside shot. Just take the L on this one.

 

[patrick]

JJJ hit a clutch three in the game tonight. He also hit a clutch three to tie the game in the final minute against Texas Tech. He has hit two halftime buzzer beaters in SEC play this year. He was one of 2 players tonight in double digits and one of two players tonight to hit a single outside shot. Just take the L on this one.

Less than 26% from beyond the arc. He ain’t the guy no matter what. Hell they didn’t even try to close out because he isn’t a good shooter from beyond the arc.

When you need 2 points to win you don’t try to bomb the 3 ball with JJJ. That’s just stupid.

He isn’t the go to guy. Never has been and never will be. That doesn’t make him a bad guy. There are only one or 2 guys on a team you want taking that shot in clutch time and he isn’t one of them.

 

[Smokefatty]

It wasnt the play. Peep ORN trying to call TO.

Interesting. Also, check out ORN getting completely leveled by the Texas big with about 0.8 on the clock. He could have easily been at the line for 2 to win on that play.

 

[LordVOLdemort]

It’s not a set play for James. That’s just who was open and who ZZ passed the ball to. It was a really good play design. Multiple options and we got an open shot.

Agreed, James hit two from there earlier. He had a look. For 6 seconds, it was a hell of a play. The game was decided on the Longhorns last possession with a bs foul call that shouldn’t have been made with 6 seconds left.

 

[LordVOLdemort]

Have y’all even played ball?
ZZ clearly drove the ball, Texas was there, so he has to make a split second decision to kick it out. JJJ wide open.

Didn’t hear anyone complaining when JJJ hit the 3 that sparked the run and another during it.

Bailey In over Chandler because Bailey brought heat and energy on D.

The 5 that ended the game were the 5 that made the run.

Reward good play.

Get out of here with your soft armchair BS

 

[berryvol]

Less than 26% from beyond the arc. He ain’t the guy no matter what. Hell they didn’t even try to close out because he isn’t a good shooter from beyond the arc.

When you need 2 points to win you don’t try to bomb the 3 ball with JJJ. That’s just stupid.

He isn’t the go to guy. Never has been and never will be. That doesn’t make him a bad guy. There are only one or 2 guys on a team you want taking that shot in clutch time and he isn’t one of them.

“They didn’t even try to close out.” Lmao. You are foolish. There were 3 Texas players sprinting to him as soon as he caught it. Hence the reason everyone is complaining about him not kicking to Santi. GTFO with your dumb sh*tt.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

It wasnt the play. Peep ORN trying to call TO.

Looks to me like he’s asking Barnes if he should call a time out, not that he’s trying to call a time out. He’s looking at Barnes, not the ref. His hands are near his body. When you are calling an actual TO your arms are extended.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

The ignorant troll-clowns that keep posting that JJJ is hitting less than 26% and saying that he can’t shoot keep ignoring that he started the season with an injured shooting hand. They are also ignoring that his 3P% was 36.7% (29/79) as a freshman. That 36.7% was BEFORE his flat trajectory was corrected. Ignoring that he is over 41.6% since the game at LSU. That he was 3 for 6 tonight. That he lights it up in practice.

 

[ReelfootVol]

If Chandler is good enough to be a one and done ,then I have several oil wells in the Arizona desert for sale cheap. Maybe after 3 full years of college , he might accidentally be good enough for pro basketball. I had much prefer the point guard from New York any day of the week.

 

[HippieVol33]

Getting an open shot from 22 ft by JJJ would be exactly what Texas would hope for . People who don’t get that simply don’t understand basketball

I feel I understand ball. (College player, HS Varsity 3 years, all 3 years middle school and 2 years elementary) I learned a lot from guys I played for. And I really don’t think any of them would’ve drawn up a different play at the end of that game. Knowing the opponent ( a team that will pack the paint and force you to shoot a 3) and the fact you have a quick guard to put the ball in his hands… I think you HAVE to run the same set we did. Let your quick PG decide the game. If we get a good look and lose, so be it. Btw James was 3/6 50% going into that shot… I’m fine with what we did. If you know ball, well maybe you had WAY better coaches
than I played for.

Edit: I played for Randy Lambert. A guy that has 700+ wins at the D3 level. He’s forgotten more about basketball than I know.

 

[feathersax]

You do realize there were 3 Texas players clogging the lane? They weren’t letting ZZ get to the basket. It was a good play design with more than one option. The shot just didn’t fall.

Ah, let the naysayers have their big moment. Makes 'em feel important.

 

[orangemadam]

We may not even be talking about this play had ON not pulled a Plavsic and bulldozed a player at half court just before halftime buzzer

 

[HippieVol33]

We may not even be talking about this play had ON not pulled a Plavsic and bulldozed a player at half court just before halftime buzzer

That play was not ideal. No need to contest that shot, that’s on coaching. But a minimal aspect in the total outcome. Maybe it allowed Texas to have some Momentum into HT. Not really sure. We just couldn’t hit a bulls ass with a hand full of rice starting that 2nd half.

 

[Zues1]

Coach believes in JJJ..... okay coach.
Chandler should have been on the floor. Vescovi should have been in JJJ position.
Now I ask, 8 out of 10 times who makes that shot. JJJ? Chandler? Vescovi?

When JJJ released the ball, who thought he would make it.

 

[ColinS]

The ignorant troll-clowns that keep posting that JJJ is hitting less than 26% and saying that he can’t shoot keep ignoring that he started the season with an injured shooting hand. They are also ignoring that his 3P% was 36.7% (29/79) as a freshman. That 36.7% was BEFORE his flat trajectory was corrected. Ignoring that he is over 41.6% since the game at LSU. That he was 3 for 6 tonight. That he lights it up in practice.

I get their point. He is a poor shooter over three years. I get your point he has been better lately. They are not ignorant troll-clowns because they have an opinion.

 

[landscapingvol]

Lots of people in this thread that don’t understand the game. This thread is harder to read than tennessee’s offense was to watch tonight. The previous 2 games, the offense flowed much better, then tonight happened. We need to figure out something that works consistently on offense. The last play was not the issue. It was designed to get us some options and the option that was open was a good look at 3. With 6 seconds left and the Full length of the court to go, you can’t ask for much better. Most of the time, teams end up heaving Up some kind of wild shot there or take it in too deep and get stuck. You can’t just name what shot you want in that situation. It doesn’t work that way. Basketball isn’t that easy. Sure a layup would be great but what kind of crappy defense would give up a layup there? So yeah with 6 seconds and full court to go, your hope is to get a remotely clean look and we did.

Kentucky happened before those “better flowing” games, surely with your great understanding of the nuances of basketball you knew that the primary reason it flowed better is due to inferior opponents. LSU was missing two of their better players, Vanderbilt isn’t a good team, and Florida is on the verge of firing Mike White. This performance is the general performance we get when we play anyone that is a challenge with the exception of Arizona especially on the road.

 

[Rememberthelate90s]

James was the wrong guy taking a game winning/losing 3 pointer. Befuddled Chandler wasn't in the game. Bailey was also open who I didn't want taking it but Vescovi broke open at the end. Just because you hit a couple of clutch 3 pointers early don't mean it's the right strategy. He still shoots 26%.

Bc chandler is playing like garbage. Turnovers, can’t hit a layup consistently. Zz is our best og right now.

 

[turdherder11]

Coach believes in JJJ..... okay coach.
Chandler should have been on the floor. Vescovi should have been in JJJ position.
Now I ask, 8 out of 10 times who makes that shot. JJJ? Chandler? Vescovi?

When JJJ released the ball, who thought he would make it.

I knew it was a brick the moment it left his hands. Too wide open. Hes known for missing wide open 3s, however, SV was shut down and KC looked over his head. Not a good game for both of those 2.

 

[landscapingvol]

The ignorant troll-clowns that keep posting that JJJ is hitting less than 26% and saying that he can’t shoot keep ignoring that he started the season with an injured shooting hand. They are also ignoring that his 3P% was 36.7% (29/79) as a freshman. That 36.7% was BEFORE his flat trajectory was corrected. Ignoring that he is over 41.6% since the game at LSU. That he was 3 for 6 tonight. That he lights it up in practice.

You probably should write your opinions down in a journal and not share them in public. His three point percentage was 36.7% as a freshman, 30.4% as a sophomore, and is currently 27.2 as a junior. Your argument that he has played well since the LSU game is evidence of vast improvement is amusing. We played Florida after LSU where he shot for 20% from the three. Your entire premise is based off of two games and practice. Surely with your vast knowledge of basketball you would know that all guards at this level can light it up at practice

 

[sechamp2012]

If Chandler is good enough to be a one and done ,then I have several oil wells in the Arizona desert for sale cheap. Maybe after 3 full years of college , he might accidentally be good enough for pro basketball. I had much prefer the point guard from New York any day of the week.

He will be a one & done, you do not know how the NBA works.

 

[VolPack22]

To me it's not even about his shooting percentage or shooting ability. JJJ isn't making that shot and everyone in the arena knows it. Especially the guy shooting it.

I’m trying to remember who hit a game tying three against Texas Tech with about 30 seconds left in regulation in a very similar game to this one. The player’s name escapes me

 

[Voltime123]

Considering he is paid at the highest of levels, we deserve better.

This…we need to hire another Tyndall and Cuonzo

 

[tennrich1]

I’m always amazed at the different takes our fans will have on a game outcome. Y’all are probably like me in that there’s a few posters I look forward to seeing their take because it’s devoid of rhetoric and emotions. Rest of us? Not so much .

 

[VolGee4]

I’m trying to remember who hit a game tying three against Texas Tech with about 30 seconds left in regulation in a very similar game to this one. The player’s name escapes me

…and Vescovi has had 2 chances to essentially win games with a 3…last night with 55 seconds left and against Texas Tech at the buzzer.

 

[sechamp2012]

Bc chandler is playing like garbage. Turnovers, can’t hit a layup consistently. Zz is our best og right now.

ZZ played great but is not flawless he missed a layup the rep before the final one and bailey cleaned it up with a tip-in. On that last play, there were 3 Texas players in front of ZZ he had to kick it out. IMO JJJ didn't really have time to do anything but shoot if we wanted to have a chance at a potential put-back.