Miličić, Lanier talk missed opportunities in Tennessee’s upset loss to Kentucky

Miličić, Lanier talk missed opportunities in Tennessee’s upset loss to KentuckyTennessee’s upset loss to Kentucky was a tough pill to swallow, and players like Uroš Miličić and Chaz Lanier are reflecting on the missed opportunities that cost them the game.

Miličić, a freshman forward, expressed frustration with the team’s inability to capitalize on scoring chances, saying, “We had a lot of open shots, but we just didn’t make them.” He also acknowledged that the team’s defense struggled to contain Kentucky’s offense, particularly in the paint.

Lanier, a junior forward, echoed Miličić’s sentiments, stating, “We didn’t execute our game plan, and it cost us.” He also noted that the team’s rebounding struggles and turnovers were key factors in the loss.

Despite the disappointment, both players are already looking ahead to the next game, with Miličić saying, “We’ll learn from this and move on. We have to bounce back and be ready for the next one.”

The loss to Kentucky was a setback for Tennessee, but with players like Miličić and Lanier leading the charge, the Volunteers are determined to regroup and make a strong push for the rest of the season.