Lady Vol defense

[mcannon1]

 

[BruisedOrange]

Being reminded of what was accomplished last season, and then noting how the current roster is both longer and quicker...

 

[KingBlue]

this was super impressive considering last years roster
not all of the players necessarily fit the system but they sure as hell were all bought in

really enjoyed watching this, nice reminder of how caldwell's approach to basketball is just different and fun
they forced a 5-second, a 10-second and shot clock violation all in the same game against mizzou

i feel what this years team may lack in 3pt shooting can possibly be subsidized
by creating more points off of turnovers and scoring way more in transition opportunities

defensively, this years team not only has the size to matchup with bigger teams
but they also have the personnel to play effective small ball defense against bigger teams ala okc thunder

 

[Dak1219]

this was super impressive considering last years roster
not all of the players necessarily fit the system but they sure as hell were all bought in

really enjoyed watching this, nice reminder of how caldwell's approach to basketball is just different and fun
they forced a 5-second, a 10-second and shot clock violation all in the same game against mizzou

i feel what this years team may lack in 3pt shooting can possibly be subsidized
by creating more points off of turnovers and scoring way more in transition opportunities

defensively, this years team not only has the size to matchup with bigger teams
but they also have the personnel to play effective small ball defense against bigger teams ala okc thunder

Everyone consistently spoke of how Tess Darby could not play defense in this system, yet if you watch the video, Tess was in on many many many of the 10 second backcourt violations shown in the video above. Couple that with only 7 T/o's in 33 games and that is consistency that I hope to see out of some players this year.

 

[lvocd]

Everyone consistently spoke of how Tess Darby could not play defense in this system, yet if you watch the video, Tess was in on many many many of the 10 second backcourt violations shown in the video above. Couple that with only 7 T/o's in 33 games and that is consistency that I hope to see out of some players this year.

IMO, Tess Darby had her overall best season as a Lady Vol while playing in a system that many would have predicted could have forced her into a permanent seat at the end of the bench. Tess didn't have a lot of quickness, but she was one of the most court-savvy players we ever had at Tennessee. She definitely played above expectations, and with her being a proud native Tennessean, she always made ME feel proud she was a Lady Vol and stuck to it.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Seems like I remember CKC making the comment during the season that no one had worked harder and gives more effort than Tess. Those girls deserve a special place in the fans' Heart of Fame for how they bought in and got this new coaching era off to a great start!

 

[chuckiepoo]

IMO, Tess Darby had her overall best season as a Lady Vol while playing in a system that many would have predicted could have forced her into a permanent seat at the end of the bench. Tess didn't have a lot of quickness, but she was one of the most court-savvy players we ever had at Tennessee. She definitely played above expectations, and with her being a proud native Tennessean, she always made ME feel proud she was a Lady Vol and stuck to it.

 

[J-Dog 1313]

IMO, Tess Darby had her overall best season as a Lady Vol while playing in a system that many would have predicted could have forced her into a permanent seat at the end of the bench. Tess didn't have a lot of quickness, but she was one of the most court-savvy players we ever had at Tennessee. She definitely played above expectations, and with her being a proud native Tennessean, she always made ME feel proud she was a Lady Vol and stuck to it.

And don't forget her 228 threes, 5th best in LVs' history, as well as appearing in 146 games, tied for 2nd with Big Nick, trailing only Ms. Holdsclaw. I would say she played above expectations without a doubt. Tess was solid. GBO.

 

[Volfan2012]

Overall we were great on defense in some areas and in others not so good. We fouled to much losing to many points at the free throw line. We really suffered with the trap didn't play it well and gave up a lot of easy baskets. I am thinking that that is where we see the most improvement of the team and I expect the trap to be a lot bigger weapon in creating turnovers than it was last season.

 

[jsiggy]

Overall we were great on defense in some areas and in others not so good. We fouled to much losing to many points at the free throw line. We really suffered with the trap didn't play it well and gave up a lot of easy baskets. I am thinking that that is where we see the most improvement of the team and I expect the trap to be a lot bigger weapon in creating turnovers than it was last season.

Yes. More quickness and athleticism should make our D much better in every aspect

 

[BruisedOrange]

Yes. More quickness and athleticism should make our D much better in every aspect

If someone has the chops & time to do it, an informative preseason thread would be to post what types of defense our new transfers learned and played at their previous schools.

It would also provide a means for us to worry needlessly at a higher level of understanding.

 

[Coach Jumper]

If someone has the chops & time to do it, an informative preseason thread would be to post what types of defense our new transfers learned and played at their previous schools.

It would also provide a means for us to worry needlessly at a higher level of understanding.

our opening pre-season game with Columbus State is next Wednesday
Psyche!

LOL ;o)

We'll think of something to talk about

 

[BruisedOrange]

our opening pre-season game with Columbus State is next Wednesday
Psyche!

LOL ;o)

We'll think of something to talk about

Did I back into a wormhole? I'm still in September.