Tennessee sophomore guard Josh Tabb will need to undergo surgery after suffering a broken small bone near his eye socket in Tuesday's practice.
Tabb, who took an inadvertent blow to the face from J.P. Prince during a 5-on-5 scrimmage, is expected to miss at least 10 days.
Tabb's absence should mean more repetitions for sophomore transfer J.P. Prince and incoming freshman Cameron Tatum.
Prince is a versatile 6-foot-8 athlete who has shown an ability to handle the ball and drive to the basket.
The 6-6 Tatum, along with incoming freshman post Brian Williams, is trying to earn a spot in the Vols' 10-man rotation.
Tabb established himself as one of the top defenders in the SEC last season and most often drew the opponents' top perimeter scorers.
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Comments » 4
Timed_vol (Inactive) writes:
Not good; I like Josh Tabb a lot, he's what helps solidify a team. I think Bruce will play however many guys he can if all are pushing hard, so maybe this helps out the newcomers a bit.
Oenoboy writes:
That's one way to secure more repetitions.
Joking aside, speedy recovery Josh. We need you out there.
jweaver3#395614 writes:
Lots of love to Josh Tabb, a real hardnosed player. Our best defensive player. Really love this get, he is such a Pearl player.
Speedy recovery
GO VOLS!!!
It's great to be excited about basketball half way through football season.
TXVOLSFAN
jdcdjc#246285 writes:
I only played through high school, but I have always said I got hurt more playing basketball than I did playing football.
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