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Watch: Santiago Vescovi Discusses Battle With Mizzou, Jonas Aidoo, Lack of Rhythm Against Arkansas and More

Vols Basketball Watch: Guard Santiago Vescovi Discusses Battle With Mizzou, Jonas Aidoo, Lack of Rhythm Against Arkansas and More
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Watch: Santiago Vescovi Discusses Battle With Mizzou, Jonas Aidoo, Lack of Rhythm Against Arkansas and More
Watch: Santiago Vescovi Discusses Battle With Mizzou, Jonas Aidoo, Lack of Rhythm Against Arkansas and More

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– Tennessee Vols guard Santiago Vescovi met with the local media in a press conference setting on Monday afternoon to discuss his thoughts on UT's loss to Arkansas, claiming there was a lack of offensive rhythm after the backcourt found themselves in foul trouble. 

"I think that was one of our main struggles," Vescovi said. "We had a lot of the guys that play really high minutes that were all in foul trouble. Kennedy (Chandler) was in foul trouble, Josiah (James) was in foul trouble, I was in foul trouble, and Zakai (Zeigler) at some point was in foul trouble too. I think that really messed with our rhythm, it was not a game where it was easy to get in rhythm."

Vescovi also mentioned the positive impact freshman Jonas Aidoo has brought to the court recently, claiming he is the rim protector the team has been searching for since Yves Pons left for the NBA. 

"I think that Jonas has been doing a great job. I think that he is the rim protector we have been needing since Yves (Pons) left. Everybody knew that Yves would go up and block every shot that he could. We were kind of missing that part since he left, and then with Jonas stepping up, I think it helped us a lot in that regard." 

The video above shows Vescovi's comments on Arkansas, Aidoo, what to expect in UT's road contest against Mizzou and more. 

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JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.