*** Official #23 Tennessee vs #6 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

[rosshm16]

Goddamn, this is going to be the longest day ever. I could watch The Titanic 3 times between now and tipoff!

The late game also rarely starts on time. I'm in Eastern time, probably look at a ~10:30pm local tip.

 

[not-the-manager]

I feel very good today too but I'm not sure if it's about the game or because I feel like I finally kicked this dam cold that's been lingering for almost 3 weeks.

The thing I feel best about is the crowd will go bonkers for defensive plays. It sounded good in St. Louis but could be even better

 

[Fishhead]

Regardless of win or loss, loss especially. Sleep will be difficult tonight

 

[jcyclonee]

Goddamn, this is going to be the longest day ever. I could watch The Titanic 3 times between now and tipoff!

That would be a complete waste of time but it's better than the way that I'm passing time, writing annoying notes in this thread.

 

[jcyclonee]

Unexpected trip to Bloomington, MN this afternoon. What would be a good place close by to watch the game. Right now I have Full Tilt Tavern

The closest official game watch location is at Park Tavern in St Louis Park.

Or you could come up to my place on the far northwest side but then you'd have to put up with my antics and witness the side-eye from my wife for said antics.

 

[Klubber]

Time for a cyclone to destroy the United Center. Hopefully ISU can make it miserable on the vols where they just take their will to play away

ISU 72
Vols 64

I think we will do just that to Tenn. It's been a theme in this year's Tourney with SEC teams. They don't like playing against aggressive D's. Look at Kentucky and Arkansas. Both folded vs physical, tough D's.

 

[xboxfever]

Goddamn, this is going to be the longest day ever. I could watch The Titanic 3 times between now and tipoff!

 

[HawaiiClone]

The funny part is come November I’m only 2 hours ahead of you.

Yeah, it is funny because that 3 vs 2 hour difference seems to make a big difference when contacting my sister in California.

 

[audiokiwi]

His good fortune? I bet his weather sucks.

I bet this week it has! In all seriousness, @HawaiiClone hope you're staying safe while you watch the cyclones win tonight. Not sure where you are in the islands, but I have family in Kahuku, Mānoa and Lāʻie and I know it's been a real rough week. Hopefully the worst is behind y'all!

 

[4theCYcle]

All I'm asking for is for us to win by 10+. That can't be too much to ask.

I just want to win by 1. Just win baby. If they happen to blow them out, gravy. But just win.

 

[Jdk]

Tonight the wizard of otz conquers Rocky top and the cyclones march on 79-72

 

[jcf817]

I'm pretty sure our library is haunted too. Or, at least I recall hearing moans from various places back in the 90s.

I thought I was being quiet.

 

[danvillecyclone]

Educated on what?

My logic is that he was at shootaround yesterday, so he'll dress for the game. And if he dresses for the game, he'll probably play.

I think there's some honesty in it being a game time decision with how he looks, runs and cuts in warmups. But if they trust the ankle enough for him to walk around at practice yesterday, then it's probably just a pain management issue, and pain killers and adrenaline do wonders on ankle pain (in my experience).

Yes, I have experience in this too.

Personally and Professionally.

Unfortunately it’s more than just pain management. If that were the case he would have played Sunday vs Kentucky.

Instability and weakness (mainly the weakness) are the major complicating factors that need to be overcome. And there is no shot or pill for that. You can tape and or brace the ankle, which severely limits mobility. Pain can be managed yes, like you said.

All accounts point to him working very hard to even have a shot at playing. Hes a great player and a great teammate.

I hope he is back to normal by 9:00pm tonight, then I will say, great Job Joshua and Staff , now let’s beat the Piss out of Tennessee.

 

[Cyclonepride]

 

[Klubber]

I'm sorry, I'm not feeling good about this game. It's like a empty feeling in my stomach.I almost don't even want to watch the game because I feel like it's already been decided we lose.

There's a reason Tenn's a 6 seed. I think this one goes a lot like the UK game. But I see us pulling away sooner in this one.

 

[demoncore1031]

Milan knocks down 9 triples and goes off for 35 points.

ISU 81
Tennessee 74

 

[Klubber]

Run down of Tennessee's players:

Starters:
PG #0 Ja'Kobi Gillispe (6'0" Sr) - Played 2 years at Belmont, one at Maryland and this is his first year at Tennessee. A score-first point guard who really is center of everything they do. Took more 3s than Milan this year (8 per game), making 34.5%. Averaged 18.4 pts, 5.6 assists and 2.1 steals per game, and plays almost every minute. He's made 12 3s over their last 3 games, after going 1-17 the three games before that. Reminds me of a smaller Christian Anderson at TTU, although I think Gillispe looks to score first more than Anderson.

SG #3 Bishop Boswell (6'4" Soph) - Second year at Tenn after being a Top 100 recruit and not playing much at all last year, he's started all but one game this year. Acts somewhat as a second PG, he's a good passer (3.1 a/g) and had 9 against Virginia. He shoots around 40% from 3, but only takes ~2 per game. His 4 3PM against Virginia was twice as many as he'd made in any game this season. Averages 6.4ppg in ~25 minutes. Defense first SG who defers the scoring part to the PG.

SF #10 Nate Ament (6'10" Fr) - #4 recruit nationwide and possible lottery pick. He's been compared to Durant, but it's as skilled (even as a 18yo). 33% 3pt shooter, and only 43% on 2pt shots, he's been inefficient this year, but he does get to the line almost 8 times a game. Watching him his game is like AJ Dybantsa, but without the physicality/strength. A lot of mid-range pull up jumpers he can get off over anyone, but he doesn't make them at the same rate as Dybantsa.

PF #13 JP Estrella (6'11" Jr) - #54 recruit (out of old friend Brewster Academy) three years ago - didn't play much as a freshman and missed last year with an injury. Came off the bench until about a month ago, plays < 20mpg and scores 10ppg. Plus offensive rebounder and has a turnaround / 10-15ft jump shot. Has 3pt range, but rarely takes them.

C #34 Felix Okpara (6'11" Sr) - Former Top 100 recruit at Ohio State. Played 2 years in Columbus and in second year at Tennessee. Great offensive rebounder (2.4 per game) and good shot blocker (1.5 per game). Averages 8 ppg.

Bench:
PF #23 Jaylen Carey (6'8" Jr) - Big bodied forward spent 1 year at JMU, 1 at Vandy and this is the first year at Tenn. Another great offensive rebounder with limited other skills. Plays almost the same # of minutes as Estrella. Scores ~7ppg.

PF #6 DeWayne Brown (6'8" Fr) - Another big body post, 2 of the 4 are on the court at almost all times. Doesn't score much, and only around the hoop. Another plus offensive rebounder. Averaged 15mpg, but hasn't played that much in the last month

SF #1 Amari Evans (6'5" Fr) - Top 100 recruit. Has had some big games (24 vs Vandy, 16 vs Arkansas) but has generally be very quiet. 10 of 44 on the season from 3 (23%). Defense-first player, with more steals on the season than assists or turnovers. Plays about 15mpg and averages ~4ppg.

SG #77 Amaree Abram (6'4" Sr) - Former Top 100 recruit at Ole Miss, has played for 4 schools in 4 years (Mississippi, Georgia Tech, Louisiana Tech, Tennessee). Scored 12ppg and make 60+ threes at La Tech last year, hasn't played much (~10mpg) or scored much (~3ppg) this year. Kind of a Dom Nelson situation for an experienced transfer.

PG #35 Ethan Burg (6'3" Fr) - Israeli freshman, the nominal backup PG, minutes vary greatly game to game - played 23 minutes in their first tourney game, only 6 in the second. Foul trouble for Gillispe, or if they go small to handle the pressure, could get him into the game. Capable shooter (44%) from three, but has only made 15.

Maybe I'm proven wrong, but there's really nothing scary on their bench other than the bulk of Carey and Brown. Tenn really comes down to Gillispe and offensive rebounding.

Toure's going to make Gillespie miserable. Hold our own on the glass and I think we win fairly comfortably.

 

[Clone5]

I just want to win by 1. Just win baby. If they happen to blow them out, gravy. But just win.

I was saying that more for my own health and well-being especially with the game being at such a late hour.

 

[alenz95]

Something from Tennessee is getting smoked tonight and it aint the mountains.

 

[swiacy]

The officials let the "players decide the game" in the tournament which allows for another level of physical play. Which is in our favor in our pressing and trapping D. I don't think the SEC is exposed to that as much as teams in the Big 12 grind are. If we can score we'll be all right.