Game Thread: (23/24) Lady Vols 69 - Colorado 51

[Fatoldman]

I agree that’s it’s time to insert Franklin into the starting lineup at the 4. I think Kellie was trying to ease her back in following the knee injury, but she proved in the last game that she is ready. She even said post game that it took her a minute but she is now trusting her knee. Putting Franklin at the 4 will also take a lot of pressure off of TK.[/QUOTE
Bingo. For the first time last game Franklin started playing as if she no longer needed to dial down her aggression because of her knee. Nowhere 100% yet but it as if she finally realized that even so she could play all out at whatever level of recovery she is without worrying about the knee. That is huge because now she can start rebounding out of space and aggressively defending and rebounding. Don't think Kellie will play her and Key much at same time yet

 

[Fatoldman]

I agree that’s it’s time to insert Franklin into the starting lineup at the 4. I think Kellie was trying to ease her back in following the knee injury, but she proved in the last game that she is ready. She even said post game that it took her a minute but she is now trusting her knee. Putting Franklin at the 4 will also take a lot of pressure off of TK.[/QUOTE
Bingo. For the first time last game Franklin started playing as if she no longer needed to dial down her aggression because of her knee. Nowhere 100% yet but it as if she finally realized that even so she could play all out at whatever level of recovery she is without worrying about the knee. That is huge because now she can start rebounding out of space and aggressively defending and rebounding. Don't think Kellie will play her and Key much at same time yet

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Given Tamari's slump at scoring and rebounding so far, it might be time to try Horston at the four, Jackson at the three, Powell at the one, and Darby or some other 3 pt shooter at the two. Jordy is our best rebounder, and her abundance of skills shows out no matter what position she plays, so why not put her in a position to get more rebounds? If Key isn't going to rebound this season anyway, Horston charging the glass would allow Key to focus on other things. And, with that lineup 1-4, maybe start Franklin at the five and see what happens. It'll be a much faster, quicker lineup.

 

[Voltopia]

Mmm, the stats page for Colorado says they shoot 41% from three, score about 80 points per game, and have a post averaging a double double so far this year with 17 and 10. Even AST.

That said, they haven't really played anyone tough yet. We can hope the level of competition has sharpened Tennessee enough to win this, but who knows? I certainly don't. UT has lots of talented pieces but they don't seem to be fitting - yet. So. Sure seems like the potential for an L if Tennessee isn't careful. Would be GREAT if Key played to her height and dominated all those 6'-3"s out there but I don't know.

 

[Rooster1]

Mmm, the stats page for Colorado says they shoot 41% from three, score about 80 points per game, and have a post averaging a double double so far this year with 17 and 10. Even AST.

That said, they haven't really played anyone tough yet. We can hope the level of competition has sharpened Tennessee enough to win this, but who knows? I certainly don't. UT has lots of talented pieces but they don't seem to be fitting - yet. So. Sure seems like the potential for an L if Tennessee isn't careful. Would be GREAT if Key played to her height and dominated all those 6'-3"s out there but I don't know.

Voltopia, I feel confident in the LV’s winning this going away in second half, especially if UT gets Key back on the defensive boards and plays the ball offensively through Jackson for set plays and let’s Jordy do her magic off the ball. LV’s by 15, they turn the corner here tonight and start showing their talent.

 

[Rooster1]

I am so looking fwd to watching this game, want to see Key get untracked and see some good WBB. Bet Jackson goes off tonight.

 

[Orange Maniac]

Almost time!

 

[Orange_Mamba]

All comes down to is if Colorado shots are falling, because they’re gonna get open looks all night. Also, if we can stay composed when they have their runs and don’t fall apart and just start turning the ball over unforced trying to do too much.

 

[Rooster1]

All comes down to is if Colorado shots are falling, because they’re gonna get open looks all night. Also, if we can stay composed when they have their runs and don’t fall apart and just start turning the ball over unforced trying to do too much.

They will not have open looks if the D is ready. It’s Colorado, not Uconn, UT has the players to play lock down D against this team.

 

[Orange Maniac]

Dead crowd tonight. Hope the team is better than this group of fans.

 

[Majors]

Dead crowd tonight. Hope the team is better than this group of fans.

size or energy?

 

[DarkPhoenix]

The winning streak starts today, let’s go!

 

[Jax_Vol]

It makes zero sense for us to play six of first seven games against P5 schools.

With that said, Go Lady Vols! Beat the buffalo women

 

[SGMVols]

That was a flop, but also the basketball gods telling Kellie to stop playing Jordan Walker

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Ref just bought a ridiculous CO flop.

 

[Orange Maniac]

size or energy?

energy, but they have improved since introductions

 

[djtee]

Darby had a layup but pass the ball back out to the 3 point line ? why

 

[Volstylexx]

Dead crowd tonight. Hope the team is better than this group of fans.

This is so disappointing

 

[travis929]

Looking so much better on the boards so far.

 

[SGMVols]

Colorado is awful

 

[Fatoldman]

Tamari much more aggressive tonight. Yes

 

[Rooster1]

Horston on fire

 

[Orange Maniac]

Horston is the best player on the court and it isn’t even close.

 

[Vols2015]

Tennessee playing better, thankfully for Horston, but 8 turnovers after the first quarter, horrible, and Tamari is at least trying to get open, but not working right now.

 

[Rooster1]

Its gonna be a big night for LV’s at TBA, they are organized..