Fans have finally gotten their wish:Kim Caldwell explains Lady Vols’ collapse before March Madness, what change she should have made
Greenville, South Carolina It seems like the one constant with the Lady Vols is their inconsistency, which continues to cost them games.
When Tennessee defeated Texas A&M by 40 points to start the SEC Tournament, it looked like itself once more. The following day, the No. 9 seed Lady Vols fell to No. 8 seed Vanderbilt 84-76, and it was all over again.
During its two games in Greenville at the worst time of the year, Tennessee displayed both its finest and worst sides.
The core of Tennessee’s collapse is their offensive inconsistency. Everything else falls apart when the Lady Vols are not making shots, sharing the ball, and moving both on and off the ball.
Tennessee does not play hard enough when it is not scoring, but it is also more difficult to go into the full-court press when shots are not dropping. According to Caldwell, it is difficult to overcome that mental barrier because it is human nature with young individuals. It requires growth and leadership, neither of which
Caldwell stated, “You can put 15 points together in three minutes if you just keep showing them on tape.” “Do not be critical of yourself by looking at the scoreboard. That, in my opinion, requires some experience. There are many new players for you. You must take the initiative and lead. Regardless of whether their shot is going in on or not, you need someone who can command a huddle.
Looking back, Caldwell would have done a few things differently during her first season as an SEC coach. Caldwell said she was “a little taken aback” by the physical toll
