‘20 NC SG Jaden Springer (UT commit 10/23/19)

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Corey Evans when asked does Tennessee have a legit shot to land Jaden Springer in 2020 and Paolo Banchero & Kennedy Chandler in 2021?
Tennessee is definitely the leader for Jaden Springer heading into his visit to Knoxville this weekend. However, I do not believe Springer is a done deal for the Vols just yet. He has a great relationship with the staff at Michigan and really enjoyed his time there, but I also would not sleep on Memphis. The Tigers are expected to see him this week at IMG Academy and are much more in the hunt than people realize. For now, though, I am going to stick with Tennessee as his eventual landing spot.
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Onto the 2021 class, as Kennedy Chandler and Paolo Banchero are two of the Vols' top priorities. While the Vols will receive an official visit from Banchero this month, I would be shocked if he ends up in Knoxville. If he does leave the West Coast for college, it will be for Duke or Kentucky. On the other hand, Chandler is wide open with his recruiting process. Selecting a favorite at this point in time remains difficult, but the Vols should have a shot. Their likely point guard need in the 2021 class and close proximity to the blue chip recruit only enhances their standing with Chandler.
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Well that wasn’t the most comforting update. But the fact that Keon and Corey are joining Jaden this weekend on his visit is what makes me feel best about our chances
 
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MoB_MoVols said:
Corey Evans when asked does Tennessee have a legit shot to land Jaden Springer in 2020 and Paolo Banchero & Kennedy Chandler in 2021?
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That was probably the most pessimistic update we've heard yet about Springer. Hopefully things aren't changing. I feel like this is more of Evans just not being as in touch with this recruitment. I feel like Barnes and his staff would never have canceled the Cam Hayes visit, an elite prospect, if they thought there was any chance Springer doesn't come here.
 
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TheMookieMonster said:
That was probably the most pessimistic update we've heard yet about Springer. Hopefully things aren't changing. I feel like this is more of Evans just not being as in touch with this recruitment. I feel like Barnes and his staff would never have canceled the Cam Hayes visit, an elite prospect, if they thought there was any chance Springer doesn't come here.
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It’s still pretty telling of where things stand when the most pessimistic article includes the phrases, “Tennessee is definitely the leader for Jaden Springer heading into his visit to Knoxville this weekend.”, and ”I am going to stick with Tennessee as his eventual landing spot.”, as it’s opening and closing statements.
 
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From Eric Bossi, Corey Evans' colleague at Rivals.

"Jaden Springer:

The contenders: Memphis, Michigan and Tennessee

Bossi's analysis: Springer has knocked out his official visits to Memphis and Michigan, and is supposed to visit Tennessee for a second official at some point during October. Memphis is making a pretty strong run but the Vols appear to be the favorite here."

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Bossi's Best: Updating 2020's remaining five-stars

FWIW, I think Corey Evans always favored Memphis up until Jaden canceled his OV to UNC and Florida. In my opinion, his and Eric Bossi's updates don't change much. As others have mentioned here before, I don't think Hardaway is conceding because he seems to have a personal beef with Coach Barnes, and in my opinion, wants to be a thorn in Tennessee's side.

In the most recent Monday Volquest podcast, Rob Lewis said that Tennessee still was in a great spot with Jaden, that they had been recruiting him since he was in the 9th grade and that this weekend's visit was important because Jaden was coming in at the same time as Keon and Corey, giving them time to hang out together. Rob went on to say that the three of them were already in a group chat and had talked about playing together. So, if his visit goes well, then it wouldn't be surprising to see an announcement soon after his visit this weekend. He also said that something crazy could happen, but overall, he seemed pretty confident in Tennessee's chances.

We'll see what happens.
 
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cncchris33 said:
It’s still pretty telling of where things stand when the most pessimistic article includes the phrases, “Tennessee is definitely the leader for Jaden Springer heading into his visit to Knoxville this weekend.”, and ”I am going to stick with Tennessee as his eventual landing spot.”, as it’s opening and closing statements.
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I believe Springer is a Vol
 
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You better not believe anything but we're the new Duke of college basketball and that Rick Barnes is the new Coach K around these parts.
 
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Nope.

I just call it like I see it whether it fits the narrative here or not.

That's why we're here right?
 
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Not quite.

When/if he commits Ill praise Reverend Rick for earning that 5 million a year he's making.
 
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SweetDaddy said:
You better not believe anything but we're the new Duke of college basketball and that Rick Barnes is the new Coach K around these parts.
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Doubt anyone believes that. Most have been so beaten down by TN sports since the BP debacle and football, that any shred of positive action makes us giddy and maybe over zealous in expectation. Have to admit Barnes has healed a lot of Orange hearts since he's been here. I'll take sum more too.
 
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