thoughts/predictions???
1:30 pm CBS
kansas probably will win but i hope tennessee wins so uk moves to 2!!! in the top 25
UT at home will be tough. Give me a UT victory. That get's UK closer to #1 and it strengthens the SEC's RPI
Is the 4 players who got arrested the other night going to be playing?
Well if those 4 players that got arrested are suspended then Kansas will roll over Tennessee! But, if they're going to be playing i think Tennessee has a very good chance of winning!!
leecoukfan Wrote:Well if those 4 players that got arrested are suspended then Kansas will roll over Tennessee! But, if they're going to be playing i think Tennessee has a very good chance of winning!!
This is EXACTLY what I was thinking! :Thumbs:
this would have been a better game if not for the Thug story in Knoxville
I look for tennesse to put up a good fight but in the end Kansas will be to much.
leecoukfan Wrote:Well if those 4 players that got arrested are suspended then Kansas will roll over Tennessee! But, if they're going to be playing i think Tennessee has a very good chance of winning!!
All four have been suspended, but no length of time has been given.
I don't think Tenn has much of a chance with or without those players. There very overrated.
leecoukfan Wrote:Well if those 4 players that got arrested are suspended then Kansas will roll over Tennessee! But, if they're going to be playing i think Tennessee has a very good chance of winning!!
The four suspended players, are they starters or significant players?
Go Kansas. Destroy the Bloods!
KU 81 Tennessee 55
Stardust Wrote:The four suspended players, are they starters or significant players?
Yes... Tyler Smith is arguably UT's best player and Brian Williams is a key player as well.
Without the thugs, we don't have much of a chance. Not enough depth and not enough bodies to throw at the Kansas big man. With the thugs, we have a legitimate shot. Kansas only won by seven at Kansas last year and the teams pretty much have the same personnel as last year, give or take a few players. Unless all charges are miraculously dropped early this week, I don't see them being back in time for this one. If thats the case, Kansas by 15.
lwc Wrote:This is EXACTLY what I was thinking! :Thumbs:
same here!!
Kansas can phone this one in.
I believe UT will have it close At halftime but Kansas will take off in the 2nd half, Kansas by 20.
If Tenn. has all of there players I think they may be able to make this game interesting. If 4 of there players are out for this game I think Kansas runs away with this one by atleast 20. I still think Kansas is a bit over rated because they have yet to play anyone. Temple was ranked but shouldnt have been IMO. Its not often i cheer for the Vols but i hope they can play hard and take this one.
Stardust Wrote:The four suspended players, are they starters or significant players?
They're all 4 staters or have started multiple games throughout the season.
leecoukfan Wrote:They're all 4 staters or have started multiple games throughout the season.
These are the 4 players that got arrested and an overview of some of their stats to showhat kind of an impact the suspensions willl have.
Melvin Goins: 5'11'' 195 Jr Guard, started 1 game and has played in all 12 and averages 16.3 mpg, 6.1 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2.3 apg
Tyler Smith: 6'7'' 215 Sr Guard/Forward, has started all 12 games, Preseason All SEC 1st Team Unanimous Selection, averages 26.8 mpg, 11.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.7 apg, 57% FG shooting
Cameron Tatum: 6'6'' 197 So Guard, has started 6 games and has played in all 12 he averages 19.6 mpg, 8.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg, shooting 40% from the 3 line
Brian Williams: 6'10'' 278 Jr Center, has played in all 12 games and averages 16.7 mpg, 5.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg which leads the team inrebounds
With all 4 of these players being suspended it will greatly diminish their chance of winning any of the games that Tennessee will be playing while they're suspended.
The Volunteers will lose 40% of their scoring and 40% of their rebounding as well.
Stardust Wrote:^ Thx
Your Welcome, i just posted an overview of each players stats
Tennessee must make do with much less against No. 1 Kansas
Four players are suspended indefinitely and face gun possession charges after traffic stop. The most significant loss is senior forward Tyler Smith.