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As obvious (and helpless looking) as those were whenever they happened, there were occasions when she dismissed those with "well, that's going to happen sometimes." But other times she was definitely upset and said things like people had "missed an assignment" or "we were guarding the wrong person."The biggest issue, imo, was getting back to defend the rim.
As obvious (and helpless looking) as those were whenever they happened, there were occasions when she dismissed those with "well, that's going to happen sometimes." But other times she was definitely upset and said things like people had "missed an assignment" or "we were guarding the wrong person."
So I wonder if it's like running a stunt on the D-line in football. If the offense happens to call a draw play into that one vacant hole it's gonna be a big gain, just because of luck. But if it happens because of a missed assignment--then there'll be some chewing out!
From the postgames I listened to, (not) crashing the boards was big, but the most cited (and least improved over the season) was that when shots didn't go in, our girls would get down on themselves and lose focus transitioning to defense--rather than doubling down and looking to force a turnover. CKC referred to that twice as a "maturity" issue more than anything else.
Those will definitely take some getting used to. I remember how mad Pat would get when that happened. I guess it rubbed off on me. I hope they can contain those. With the players we have now, I think they can.As obvious (and helpless looking) as those were whenever they happened, there were occasions when she dismissed those with "well, that's going to happen sometimes." But other times she was definitely upset and said things like people had "missed an assignment" or "we were guarding the wrong person."
I agree with this but also think our zone press could be substantially more successful this year due to shear athleticism. It there were 3 Cooper like players (I wish) all up front, they are much more likely to get steals and be more disruptive than when 1 or 2 of those players are less athletic like last year. Nonetheless, some teams will still beat the press no matter who is pressing. In those cases, I wish we would put all our energy on half-court defense. An extremely intense half-court defense can also wear out a team not as deep us when we are running our platoons of 100% athletic players. I think even in games where we could do this, we still could pull a series of surprise full court presses when the opponent starts getting ragged. We just have to smell blood in the air. I doubt we will do this approach yet, but it will be interesting to see how it morphs. When I remember that we were so close to the best teams in the country last year with only half a roster that best fit our approach, perhaps it won't need to morph much with the players we have now.Really, if the Lady Vols are pressing really hard every time the opponent gains possession, then at least three of our players are going to be seriously committed to the 47 feet of court furthest away from the opponents' basket, so the numbers just naturally work against our other two defenders if they get stuck trying to defend two-on-three. There is simply very little that can be done about that sometimes.
The only way to avoid that happening against opponents who handle presses well is to not try to press well. Seriously. Pressing defense can be a blessing or a curse. Problem is, it still takes a lot of energy to run a loose press, and that's why, I think, we eventually ran out of steam last season. We were still expending too much energy in "sorta pressing" even when it was clear that it wasn't going to be affective as a constant tactic against certain teams. I'm hoping there are more options this coming season.
A trapping/switching half court one on one and trapping zone defense for when the press is broken or just to switch it up on teams to make it a half court game but still with pressure is where I think we’ll settle with coach Kim and it still be HER system of trapping and getting steals etc so if we see some of that this season I won’t be surprised at all as it’s just a step in the evolution of her system for this level as is how she’s recruiting height. Still within the confines of what she needs to run her system. This year she literally top to bottom has what she needs if they can be/stay healthyI agree with this but also think our zone press could be substantially more successful this year due to shear athleticism. It there were 3 Cooper like players (I wish) all up front, they are much more likely to get steals and be more disruptive than when 1 or 2 of those players are less athletic like last year. Nonetheless, some teams will still beat the press no matter who is pressing. In those cases, I wish we would put all our energy on half-court defense. An extremely intense half-court defense can also wear out a team not as deep us when we are running our platoons of 100% athletic players. I think even in games where we could do this, we still could pull a series of surprise full court presses when the opponent starts getting ragged. We just have to smell blood in the air. I doubt we will do this approach yet, but it will be interesting to see how it morphs. When I remember that we were so close to the best teams in the country last year with only half a roster that best fit our approach, perhaps it won't need to morph much with the players we have now.
All I'm asking is for this team to be two to three percent better from the field than last seasons team. Three rebounds better and minus five defensively better. That all adds up to a huge season. Kim will settle on the four post players and likely seven perimeter players will get most of the time. Three players will see limited time, but will play more than the two or three that were left out last season. She has a team that can really make a 40 minute game tough on any eight or nine rotation team more this season than last cause the talent is fourteen deep and was not near that many on last years team that could be as effective as all fourteen of these players can be.Though she appeared ready-set-go in the brief video glimpses, Kaiya Wynn is an X Factor through mid-season. Coach Caldwell stated in her recent interview with Maria Cornelius that she is not all the way back, which supports Madtownvol's cautionary timeline concerning this particular injury.
There are several obvious reasons beyond just talent for Nya Roberton's recruitment, chief among them, to provide leadership for our promising, but youthful twins, and of course, the uncertainty about Wynn. It's easy to detect the sincere fondness Coach Kim holds for her recuperating, athletic senior guard. She was very complimentary of Kaiya before and after last season's unfortunate event. A door closes, a door opens.
Meanwhile, with her tremendous Spring, Mya Pauldo has hushed any whispers suggesting that she is the tag-along sibling. We will be continually reminded, however, that they - to include Jaida, Deniya, and Lauren - are, indeed, freshmen, but the TBC appears sound and confident. Our fast paced rest and refresh and back-in-ya-go style allows for vital in-game coaching, and the returners and portal players will also relax the learning curve and provide vital leadership for this promising Freshman class.
I really wanted Jersey Wolfenbarger at Tennessee all those years ago, and I hoped for her again before she moved down by the Bayou. The other Kim did a decent job with her, and yet, as our Kim stated to Maria, Jersey's length, skills, and diversity make her a better fit for US. Adjusting to the 8" growth spurt couldn't have been easy, but her perseverance has paid off. *Incidentally, did y'all notice in the practice video how quickly she unloaded that beautiful jumper with Spearman in her air space? It's a little out front, to be fair, but that is one quick release.
And, I won't even get started about her sculpted, portal teammate, Janiah Barker. Well, other than to mention that from these two, plus Zee and Alyssa, our freshmen Bigs will sponge a wealth of knowledge. The talent and fit of our portal haul is impressive.
Ultimately, this is about 200 divided by 14, and, while we can expect the top five on the court when it matters most, it's difficult to rule out any particular player hearing her number called, making Kim Caldwell's job equal parts Coaching, and Managing. And, how she strikes the balance this season will continue - or pause - the momentum she's gathered to date.
Cheers.
I’m really interested to see how she manages all this talent. On paper, I think we’re extremely deep. Kim has the horses this year!All I'm asking is for this team to be two to three percent better from the field than last seasons team. Three rebounds better and minus five defensively better. That all adds up to a huge season. Kim will settle on the four post players and likely seven perimeter players will get most of the time. Three players will see limited time, but will play more than the two or three that were left out last season. She has a team that can really make a 40 minute game tough on any eight or nine rotation team more this season than last cause the talent is fourteen deep and was not near that many on last years team that could be as effective as all fourteen of these players can be.
Great post.Though she appeared ready-set-go in the brief video glimpses, Kaiya Wynn is an X Factor through mid-season. Coach Caldwell stated in her recent interview with Maria Cornelius that she is not all the way back, which supports Madtownvol's cautionary timeline concerning this particular injury.
There are several obvious reasons beyond just talent for Nya Roberton's recruitment, chief among them, to provide leadership for our promising, but youthful twins, and of course, the uncertainty about Wynn. It's easy to detect the sincere fondness Coach Kim holds for her recuperating, athletic senior guard. She was very complimentary of Kaiya before and after last season's unfortunate event. A door closes, a door opens.
Meanwhile, with her tremendous Spring, Mya Pauldo has hushed any whispers suggesting that she is the tag-along sibling. We will be continually reminded, however, that they - to include Jaida, Deniya, and Lauren - are, indeed, freshmen, but the TBC appears sound and confident. Our fast paced rest and refresh and back-in-ya-go style allows for vital in-game coaching, and the returners and portal players will also relax the learning curve and provide vital leadership for this promising Freshman class.
I really wanted Jersey Wolfenbarger at Tennessee all those years ago, and I hoped for her again before she moved down by the Bayou. The other Kim did a decent job with her, and yet, as our Kim stated to Maria, Jersey's length, skills, and diversity make her a better fit for US. Adjusting to the 8" growth spurt couldn't have been easy, but her perseverance has paid off. *Incidentally, did y'all notice in the practice video how quickly she unloaded that beautiful jumper with Spearman in her air space? It's a little out front, to be fair, but that is one quick release.
And, I won't even get started about her sculpted, portal teammate, Janiah Barker. Well, other than to mention that from these two, plus Zee and Alyssa, our freshmen Bigs will sponge a wealth of knowledge. The talent and fit of our portal haul is impressive.
Ultimately, this is about 200 divided by 14, and, while we can expect the top five on the court when it matters most, it's difficult to rule out any particular player hearing her number called, making Kim Caldwell's job equal parts Coaching, and Managing. And, how she strikes the balance this season will continue - or pause - the momentum she's gathered to date.
Cheers.
Great post. I hope Kaiya has been working on her set shot. She was always an athletic slasher. I’ve also thought that Kaiya was the most likely player on the team to adapt to Kim’s style and we’ll see this fall if that is true. It’s hard to believe Kim has not started her 2nd season with the overhaul the roster has undergone. It is more than significantly improved.Though she appeared ready-set-go in the brief video glimpses, Kaiya Wynn is an X Factor through mid-season. Coach Caldwell stated in her recent interview with Maria Cornelius that she is not all the way back, which supports Madtownvol's cautionary timeline concerning this particular injury.
There are several obvious reasons beyond just talent for Nya Roberton's recruitment, chief among them, to provide leadership for our promising, but youthful twins, and of course, the uncertainty about Wynn. It's easy to detect the sincere fondness Coach Kim holds for her recuperating, athletic senior guard. She was very complimentary of Kaiya before and after last season's unfortunate event. A door closes, a door opens.
Meanwhile, with her tremendous Spring, Mya Pauldo has hushed any whispers suggesting that she is the tag-along sibling. We will be continually reminded, however, that they - to include Jaida, Deniya, and Lauren - are, indeed, freshmen, but the TBC appears sound and confident. Our fast paced rest and refresh and back-in-ya-go style allows for vital in-game coaching, and the returners and portal players will also relax the learning curve and provide vital leadership for this promising Freshman class.
I really wanted Jersey Wolfenbarger at Tennessee all those years ago, and I hoped for her again before she moved down by the Bayou. The other Kim did a decent job with her, and yet, as our Kim stated to Maria, Jersey's length, skills, and diversity make her a better fit for US. Adjusting to the 8" growth spurt couldn't have been easy, but her perseverance has paid off. *Incidentally, did y'all notice in the practice video how quickly she unloaded that beautiful jumper with Spearman in her air space? It's a little out front, to be fair, but that is one quick release.
And, I won't even get started about her sculpted, portal teammate, Janiah Barker. Well, other than to mention that from these two, plus Zee and Alyssa, our freshmen Bigs will sponge a wealth of knowledge. The talent and fit of our portal haul is impressive.
Ultimately, this is about 200 divided by 14, and, while we can expect the top five on the court when it matters most, it's difficult to rule out any particular player hearing her number called, making Kim Caldwell's job equal parts Coaching, and Managing. And, how she strikes the balance this season will continue - or pause - the momentum she's gathered to date.
Cheers.