JP Prince's woes continue

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#129
I think JP played his best game today against UGA. His dished the ball more than he has all year and hustled throughout the game.
 
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#130
Much better, more of a team player. It is almost certain that the 4 assists he had before would have been more missed shots. I hope he keeps the trend going. This was one game he made a positive contribution toward the win. I have to think CBP finally got through to him. Since Jajuan was taken out of the game offensively by UGA, JP stepping up helped make up the difference.
 
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#131
UT IE 95 said:
I don't believe I have ever used that term or one like it with you. I may have, but certainly not even close to "every time", maybe once. I just felt this was a time that it would be appropriate to point it out.

And calling someone selfish is certainly a character attack Rex. And one you can not back up apparently.
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I fully agree with Rex about Tony Harris being selfish. I don't care what the stats say, he was a selfish player and one of my least favorite to ever suit up for the Vols. And why does anyone care what JP has on his shoes....that is so inconsequential.....Those that might be offended by that must have really been embarrassed when Peyton Manning mooned whoever it was....They're college kids for heaven's sake
 
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TennTom said:
I fully agree with Rex about Tony Harris being selfish. I don't care what the stats say, he was a selfish player and one of my least favorite to ever suit up for the Vols. And why does anyone care what JP has on his shoes....that is so inconsequential.....Those that might be offended by that must have really been embarrassed when Peyton Manning mooned whoever it was....They're college kids for heaven's sake
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That's unfortunate for you.
 
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rbroyles said:
Much better, more of a team player. It is almost certain that the 4 assists he had before would have been more missed shots. I hope he keeps the trend going. This was one game he made a positive contribution toward the win. I have to think CBP finally got through to him. Since Jajuan was taken out of the game offensively by UGA, JP stepping up helped make up the difference.
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Agreed. I think JP is a special kid. If he can contribute like this on a more consistent basis, the Vols could go deep in the tourney. I loved the way he dished the ball last night.
 
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#134
yesterday we were able to see what JP can bring to the table if he plays team first basketball. He can be special if he keeps that mindset.
 
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#135
Prince bounces back: UT's J.P Prince had a little talk with Pearl recently. Prince, a 6-foot-7 guard, told his coach that he had been playing poorly but that he was about to break out of his slump.
Then Prince did exactly that.
The sophomore scored 12 points, had three offensive rebounds, four assists and two steals against Georgia, adding a spark when UT looked like it might leave Athens with a loss.
It was in stark contrast to his previous two games. Against LSU and Arkansas, Prince was 1-of-10 from the field with only one assist and three turnovers.
"I knew I had to step it up and get back in the groove after the LSU and Arkansas games," Prince said. "I hadn't been playing good. I know I set the tone for the bench. If I don't bring it, it throws the bench off."
 
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rexvol said:
Prince bounces back: UT's J.P Prince had a little talk with Pearl recently. Prince, a 6-foot-7 guard, told his coach that he had been playing poorly but that he was about to break out of his slump.
Then Prince did exactly that.
The sophomore scored 12 points, had three offensive rebounds, four assists and two steals against Georgia, adding a spark when UT looked like it might leave Athens with a loss.
It was in stark contrast to his previous two games. Against LSU and Arkansas, Prince was 1-of-10 from the field with only one assist and three turnovers.
"I knew I had to step it up and get back in the groove after the LSU and Arkansas games," Prince said. "I hadn't been playing good. I know I set the tone for the bench. If I don't bring it, it throws the bench off."
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Nice! Welcome back, JP. Now rack up 15 points, 6 assists on AU and get ready for UM.
 
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#137
Very nice to see JP shut some people's mouths. Other than the J, he has all the tools. My only complaint about the UGA game was he missed two easy finger rolls, but Pearl said the other day they would iron that out in the offseason. Keep sharing the ball!
 
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#138
Prince will be effective against teams that use a zone defense. He is a player that will drive to the basket (left-handed), then dish it out to shooters. His advantage over Ramar in that aspect is that he can see the floor better. He made a couple nice passes yesterday. What he does not do as well as Ramar is finish his layups, and he doesn't always take smart shots. Don't be surprised if Prince has a game similar to what he did in Athens against Memphis as they will likely use a 2-3 mathup zone, a system that Prince fits perfectly against.
 
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lacrossepro70 said:
Prince will be effective against teams that use a zone defense. He is a player that will drive to the basket (left-handed), then dish it out to shooters. His advantage over Ramar in that aspect is that he can see the floor better. He made a couple nice passes yesterday. What he does not do as well as Ramar is finish his layups, and he doesn't always take smart shots. Don't be surprised if Prince has a game similar to what he did in Athens against Memphis as they will likely use a 2-3 mathup zone, a system that Prince fits perfectly against.
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Haven't watched Memphis play all that much have you bud?:birgits_giggle:
 
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#141
Memphis will be a tough game for prince. His strengths are driving to his left into holes in the zone. His length is what gives people guarding him problems. That said, Memphis doesn't start anyone under 6'3"-6'4". When he is in the game he will (I'm guessing here) draw CDR at 6'6" guarding him. He is also one of the Tiger's best on ball defenders. Unless he finds a jumper between now and Saturday, don't look for him to be much of a factor.
 
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#143
how is it effective to be a wing driver against a zone. h's most effective against a man that he can beat. zones exist to limit more athletic teams' ability to beat individual defenders.
 
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#144
Bid Papa,
It is effective when the ball reverses from one side to the other, and the defense is still rotating, there are big holes, especially against a 2-3 if your team spaces the floor well, which TN does.
 
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volfan55 said:
Memphis will be a tough game for prince. His strengths are driving to his left into holes in the zone. His length is what gives people guarding him problems. That said, Memphis doesn't start anyone under 6'3"-6'4". When he is in the game he will (I'm guessing here) draw CDR at 6'6" guarding him. He is also one of the Tiger's best on ball defenders. Unless he finds a jumper between now and Saturday, don't look for him to be much of a factor.
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Memphis will be a tough game for all our guys, we have got to be hitting on all cylinders to win, and I think we can, but I predict a close loss. If Loftin and J. Smith can both get hot on the perimeter, we could win due to their stength inside.
 
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#146
You have to want to be a team player and the question still remains can J.P. even spell Team. Because we know he hates Defense.
 
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