The Official #11 Tennessee vs. Montana Game Thread, 7:00 PM ET, SEC Network+

[Thunder Good-Oil]

We seem to think this every preseason but come conference play it’s mainly a 7-8 man rotation with one or two other guys getting under 5 minutes

Phillips, Carr, and Estrella are all capable at 7-9. Maybe even Boswell since ZZ needs a backup. But they’ll all need to not regress as the level of competition ramps up to share significant court time with the first 6. Underclassmen are going to have a hard time taking minutes from the seniors in CRB’s system.

 

[Kas232323]

I didn’t get to see the IU game. Did he look way stronger than Aidoo and Awaka in that one?

He played solid in IU game. Took a step back in the opener but that was attributable to his hip pointer issue IMO.

 

[pimo1]

Phillips, Carr, and Estrella are all capable at 7-9. Maybe even Boswell since ZZ needs a backup. But they’ll all need to not regress as the level of competition ramps up to share significant court time with the first 6. Underclassmen are going to have a hard time taking minutes from the seniors in CRB’s system.

Phillips and Estrella have shown a lot of growth for sure. I was wary of that preseason and am happy the staff is going par for the course on player development. Hopefully we see something from Carr also.

 

[pimo1]

Okpara serves a role we’ve been missing. Nothing against Aidoo or Alexander. He’s just stronger.

The combination of Okpara and Milicic gives us a dynamic we haven't had. I think the 2 of them on the floor together creates opportunities for the guards. Hopefully Dubar can check in soon and add something.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

The combination of Okpara and Milicic gives us a dynamic we haven't had. I think the 2 of them on the floor together creates opportunities for the guards. Hopefully Dubar can check in soon and add something.

I think that Alexander and Aidoo want to be perimeter scorers like Anthony Davis. I like having Felix comfortable with his role of mixing it up in the paint. An added bonus, a lot of times those types of players throw up bricks from the free throw line. Felix has been a very good free throw shooter so far.

 

[BigorangeBoy]

Williams is 6-4” 200 lbs. Unless this game was an aborition, no way he’s at Montana next season. Hey Spyre - get a head start on this one!

Hamer said he’s projected by some to be a 2nd round pick next spring

 

[YankeeVol]

Don't underestimate Austin Peay. They beat a Big East team in Butler and just beat the Mocs of Chattanooga. Vols should win but don't overlook the Govs. They could be good this year. Austin Peay beat Cuonzo Martin's Vols (I think) a few years ago...and they have upset potential.

It was, but in 2011

 

[knoxvol52]

Money Williams will probably go pro with his financial need right now for his younger siblings.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Money Williams will probably go pro with his financial need right now for his younger siblings.

Unless a generous school (Tennessee) offers him a nice NIL package to play high-major basketball for a year and try to improve his draft stock.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Unless a generous school (Tennessee) offers him a nice NIL package to play high-major basketball for a year and try to improve his draft stock.

Luckily they don’t player another major d1 school again this season.

Hopefully he goes unnoticed.

 

[knoxvol52]

Luckily they don’t player another major d1 school again this season.

Hopefully he goes unnoticed.

6'4" left handed guard that can shoot the lights out and plays point. Money will be noticed by NBA Scouts. Had anyone ever heard of Dame Lillard out of Weber State back in the day?

 

[TrippieRedd]

6'4" left handed guard that can shoot the lights out and plays point. Money will be noticed by NBA Scouts. Had anyone ever heard of Dame Lillard out of Weber State back in the day?

Meant by other colleges lol

 

[knoxvol52]

Meant by other colleges lol

 

[SGMVols]

Williams is 6-4” 200 lbs. Unless this game was an aborition, no way he’s at Montana next season. Hey Spyre - get a head start on this one!

Tbh if he keeps playing like this he may end up in the draft

 

[YankeeVol]

Unless a generous school (Tennessee) offers him a nice NIL package to play high-major basketball for a year and try to improve his draft stock.

 

[dillyo51]

Sorry you have the allergic reaction, but, as a kid growing up in Tennessee, I can say you haven't eaten a candy bar till you've had a frozen Zero bar.

Anyone remember a candy bar named Big Time?

 

[patrick]

Barnes should see about nabbing this guy in the portal at the close of the season. He can flat out play some basketball.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Kid deserves everything in life.

 

[Vols14!]

Kid deserves everything in life.