How far will the Lady Vols go in the NCAA Tournament?

[KTrain]

Is Kimmy capable of taking a lower Top 20 team all the way? We'll see.

I cannot remember that long ago . Did we start the year outside the Top 25 or just inside. I know when we beat Iowa early on the road we were ranked just barely.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I cannot remember that long ago . Did we start the year outside the Top 25 or just inside. I know when we beat Iowa early on the road we were ranked just barely.

Pretty sure we weren’t recieving votes. Long slow climb…

 

[tennesseeduke]

Agree, but that is a very big IF. Consistency is a key ingredient.

The early and mid season form could take them deeper but they have struggled late season. Week off will help with that I hope.

 

[tennesseeduke]

I cannot remember that long ago . Did we start the year outside the Top 25 or just inside. I know when we beat Iowa early on the road we were ranked just barely.

Outside

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

With their habit of taking qtrs off and stretches of undisciplined play predict the sweet 16 their ceiling at best. A favorable matchup draw could get them to the elite 8 but would not bet on that.

 

[lvocd]

Totally dependent on matchups and where on the spectrum of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride our shooting is.

Funny, and 100% right on. I'm pretty worried that whatever rest period the players get won't be enough because they were seriously running on empty for two weeks.

If somehow this short rest could miraculously be enough and they reset to being where they were a few weeks back, I could see a S16 happening. But if they come back still tired, they very well could come out on fire but then suddenly crash and burn.

And yes, I can't recall there ever being an NCAAT in which the matchups were more crucial than they are this year, with this particular team, and with their particular potential issues if they catch the wrong ones.

I'll probably be listening to, but barely watching, the bracket reveal through tiny slits between the fingers of my hands that will be hiding my face.

 

[th2421]

I think rest should be a great thing for us. If we can get our legs back that should do wonders for our shooting and defense. I guess my concern remains that there could be something else going on behind the scenes, in which case 2 weeks off may or may not do much.

Assuming we'd be a 5-seed on the road, here's how Massey predicts we'd do against teams who could end up being 4-seeds, at their place:
- Ohio St. 77, Tenn 75
- Baylor 77, Tenn 73
- Tenn 71, North Carolina 69
- Tenn 80, Maryland 78
- Kansas St. 75, Tenn 72

The best and most likely path to a Sweet 16 is really looking like getting sent to Chapel Hill (though Creme now has us going to Waco).

 

[Volfan2012]

I think rest should be a great thing for us. If we can get our legs back that should do wonders for our shooting and defense. I guess my concern remains that there could be something else going on behind the scenes, in which case 2 weeks off may or may not do much.

Assumig we'd be a 5-seed on the road, here's how Massey predicts we'd do against teams who could end up being 4-seeds, at their place:
- Ohio St. 77, Tenn 75
- Baylor 77, Tenn 73
- Tenn 71, North Carolina 69
- Tenn 80, Maryland 78
- Kansas St. 75, Tenn 72

The best and most likely path to a Sweet 16 is really looking like getting sent to Chapel Hill (though Creme now has us going to Waco).

I think North Carolina is our best bet would get more fans. We go off to Kansas would probably be the worst. Our chances are always boosted or trounced with the way we start the game. Vandy down seven after first quarter giving up 27 was a hole we couldn't overcome even though fought back to the lead temporarily.

 

[Rickster]

I think rest should be a great thing for us. If we can get our legs back that should do wonders for our shooting and defense. I guess my concern remains that there could be something else going on behind the scenes, in which case 2 weeks off may or may not do much.

Assuming we'd be a 5-seed on the road, here's how Massey predicts we'd do against teams who could end up being 4-seeds, at their place:
- Ohio St. 77, Tenn 75
- Baylor 77, Tenn 73
- Tenn 71, North Carolina 69
- Tenn 80, Maryland 78
- Kansas St. 75, Tenn 72

The best and most likely path to a Sweet 16 is really looking like getting sent to Chapel Hill (though Creme now has us going to Waco).

I’d be worried if Crème/ESPN were right but they seldom are except for the obvious

 

[Ovol]

I don’t know why people rely on Creme or Palm. They don’t have any say in the seedings. They follow close and have a general idea, but so do a lot of you guys on here. The committee is gonna screw us like usual if they can.

 

[Vols2015]

This type of playing style only works if your defense is consistent and you play 40 minutes of hard ball. Offense can be off, but defense has to be on, along with rebounding. As CKC has mentioned many times, the fate of this team’s success is in their hands, no one elses. We’ve seen they can play with anyone, but can also lose or struggle with anyone.

I’m going on a limb here, but I think Lady Vols click and get it together and make a final 4 run for the first time in 17 years.

 

[Scotty4lvs]

Funny, and 100% right on. I'm pretty worried that whatever rest period the players get won't be enough because they were seriously running on empty for two weeks.

If somehow this short rest could miraculously be enough and they reset to being where they were a few weeks back, I could see a S16 happening. But if they come back still tired, they very well could come out on fire but then suddenly crash and burn.

And yes, I can't recall there ever being an NCAAT in which the matchups were more crucial than they are this year, with this particular team, and with their particular potential issues if they catch the wrong ones.

I'll probably be listening to, but barely watching, the bracket reveal through tiny slits between the fingers of my hands that will be hiding my face.

I really do think the time is enough for ample rest and if they still look flat and off, it is more a reflection of internal issues than fatigue. Just my opinion, could totally be wrong, but the way a switch just seemed to flip is concerning to me. Time will tell! This team seems to have everything from an elite 8 surprising run to an early out and transfer portal exodus in them and everything in between. I don't even know what to think anymore, I just hope for the best!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Funny, and 100% right on. I'm pretty worried that whatever rest period the players get won't be enough because they were seriously running on empty for two weeks.

If somehow this short rest could miraculously be enough and they reset to being where they were a few weeks back, I could see a S16 happening. But if they come back still tired, they very well could come out on fire but then suddenly crash and burn.

And yes, I can't recall there ever being an NCAAT in which the matchups were more crucial than they are this year, with this particular team, and with their particular potential issues if they catch the wrong ones.

I'll probably be listening to, but barely watching, the bracket reveal through tiny slits between the fingers of my hands that will be hiding my face.

 

[volfan102455]

Round of 32. They are still very inconsistent.

 

[VOLLeeann]

I cannot remember that long ago . Did we start the year outside the Top 25 or just inside. I know when we beat Iowa early on the road we were ranked just barely.

I think we started outside but I could be misremembering. Look where we are now! Kimmy Go!

 

[LV renaissance]

I would guess that the film of the Kentucky game is making the rounds. Based on Kenny Brooks' overwhelming defeats of the Caldwell 'system' at Virginia Tech and Kentucky, most coaches will include that in their scouts.

There are no 'one day' scouts in D1 WBB. Each assistant will be preparing a scout of each team that they could face in their bracket days before a game, ready to install in the days before/between games.

I guess Texas A&M missed the rounds with their tourney record of 31 turnovers.

 

[Rooster1]

I’m guessing UT gets a 5 seed now, they can make a lot of noise from that position if they have their mojo back. Not sure why the team has been so worn down lately, they sub so much. I get the 100% press takes a toll, but plenty of teams are shallow and the top 5-7 players play a ton of minutes all year. KY’s top 5 all averaged well above 34 minutes per game all year. No word out of their camp of fatigue. Just one example.

Maybe the practices and workouts need adjustment for teams low on energy. I’m not sure, but two weeks rest should be the medicine for tired teams to come back full strength. If we see the best version of UT again this season they are far from done. Wouldn’t it be nice if the LV’s get their legs back and play like they did earlier in the season.

 

[ShortyMac10]

As of right now that’s where they have us can’t wait til selection Sunday

 

[Rooster1]

Women's Bracketology: UCSD seals first bid, Harvard's win keeps Ivy intrigue alive

After Harvard sealed its NCAA tournament spot, the number of Ivy teams in the field remains the biggest Bracketology question.

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This looks about right, we will see. If UT ends up in the UCLA bracket they need to figure out their half court defense, esp in the paint, because Betts will be a challenge In the half court. Spearman and Latham would need to have a plan (Coaches). I’m not sure how much the press would affect UCLA, Rice is a good ball handler, but not u sure about their other players tbh. I know Betts won’t beat the UT players down the court, so there is that.

 

[RespectAPA]

Women's Bracketology: UCSD seals first bid, Harvard's win keeps Ivy intrigue alive

After Harvard sealed its NCAA tournament spot, the number of Ivy teams in the field remains the biggest Bracketology question.

www.espn.com

This looks about right, we will see. If UT ends up in the UCLA bracket they need to figure out their half court defense, esp in the paint, because Betts will be a challenge In the half court. Spearman and Latham would need to have a plan (Coaches). I’m not sure how much the press would affect UCLA, Rice is a good ball handler, but not u sure about their other players tbh. I know Betts won’t beat the UT players down the court, so there is that.

UCLA played Ohio State, another full court press team, and won both games by double digits. 65-52, then 75-46.

Hopefully we'll score more than OSU was able to!

 

[1reVOLver]

I don’t know why people rely on Creme or Palm. They don’t have any say in the seedings. They follow close and have a general idea, but so do a lot of you guys on here. The committee is gonna screw us like usual if they can.

So, then, the committee, as you see it, is in cahoots with the refs and the announcers. They are alll out to get us.

Remind me to check the DSM* for the definition of paranoia.







* Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) | Psychiatry Online

 

[1morevol]

I’m guessing UT gets a 5 seed now, they can make a lot of noise from that position if they have their mojo back. Not sure why the team has been so worn down lately, they sub so much. I get the 100% press takes a toll, but plenty of teams are shallow and the top 5-7 players play a ton of minutes all year. KY’s top 5 all averaged well above 34 minutes per game all year. No word out of their camp of fatigue. Just one example.

Maybe the practices and workouts need adjustment for teams low on energy. I’m not sure, but two weeks rest should be the medicine for tired teams to come back full strength. If we see the best version of UT again this season they are far from done. Wouldn’t it be nice if the LV’s get their legs back and play like they did earlier in the season.

Excellent post. Vandy's starters averaged 34 mins in the tournament game. Blake's played 39 mins, Moore 35, Oliver 40, and the other two 28 each. Kentucky's starters averaged 30 mins each in their win. It would probably have been more had they not been kicking our butts so soundly. I'm sure our players are tired after a long season. So are other teams. I think some attention should be paid to our lack of offensive skills, some individuals and team half court. Team speed, much discussed on this forum, is an issue. We have a few players who could not keep up even when fresh and at full strength. Whatever the outcome in the tournament, it has been an interesting season. I think we can get to the sweet 16.

 

[Volfan2012]

One bracket has us going to Baylor and another to Ohio St. NC is a four seed that would be ideal for Tennessee hope the two projections are wrong.

 

[J-Dog 1313]

I’ve seen several projections that have the Lady Vols now as a #5 Seed and ending up in the Spokane bracket. That doesn’t look super promising.

Where do you think they’ll land and how deep a run can they make? Do you think they’ll be a one and done with a #5 seed?

I see a 5 Seed. My prediction: LVs' run will take them to at least the Elite 8. GBO.

 

[glv98]

I guess Texas A&M missed the rounds with their tourney record of 31 turnovers.

Nah, they're just completely decimated by injury and were already undermanned. Thats the kind of team the LVs have feasted on.

So, then, the committee, as you see it, is in cahoots with the refs and the announcers. They are alll out to get us.

Remind me to check the DSM* for the definition of paranoia.


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* Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) | Psychiatry Online

LOL always room on the conspiracy bus. My question is if Danny White is the super macho earth shattering AD he's made out to be why does he let this vast plot, widely known and involving hundreds of people, go on? You'd think he'd at least call it out in public.

Excellent post. Vandy's starters averaged 34 mins in the tournament game. Blake's played 39 mins, Moore 35, Oliver 40, and the other two 28 each. Kentucky's starters averaged 30 mins each in their win. It would probably have been more had they not been kicking our butts so soundly. I'm sure our players are tired after a long season. So are other teams. I think some attention should be paid to our lack of offensive skills, some individuals and team half court. Team speed, much discussed on this forum, is an issue. We have a few players who could not keep up even when fresh and at full strength. Whatever th e outcome in the tournament, it has been an interesting season. I think we can get to the sweet 16.

Don't think our tired legs are the same as other teams'. Trapping presses, followed by hard sprinting to catch up if the ball crosses half court, are way more wearing. Also, remember the amount of preseason running the LVs did has been bragged on as enough to make a marine cry. The head coach herself has blamed overuse and fatigue, said it was a management mistake which she'll learn from.

I suspect there's also a 'tired of it' factor which explains the repeated flat starts. Kim demands a very high level of mental intensity that she may have also mismanaged. Don't think there's necessarily something wrong internally, just mental fatigue and lack of focus. Not sure if two weeks can restore that. Hope so, we'll see.