2024 Transfer Portal Thread

[All Vol!]

On VQ somebody mentioned that they work with a players mom who played at Detroit Mercy, Marcus Tankersley, and said that Tennessee has made contact with him. He’s a local kid from Hamilton Heights so it would make a lot of sense if we miss on Lanier. He averaged 17ppg 4rpg and 2apg not a great 3 point shooter but he was just a sophomore this past year. Hes also a 90% free throw shooter so he has a good stroke just gotta get consistency. Thought I’d mention him, but good chance that may not be true. Just a rumor I thought I’d pass along.

Good numbers, but I wouldn’t be high on listening to 2 years of Bert belching, “Talk to me Tankersley!”

 

[Namorto1]

6’2” point guard from Bulgaria.

Just looked at some video on him. Doesn't mind shooting from deep. Best part of his game is his handle. True PG.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

On VQ somebody mentioned that they work with a players mom who played at Detroit Mercy, Marcus Tankersley, and said that Tennessee has made contact with him. He’s a local kid from Hamilton Heights so it would make a lot of sense if we miss on Lanier. He averaged 17ppg 4rpg and 2apg not a great 3 point shooter but he was just a sophomore this past year. Hes also a 90% free throw shooter so he has a good stroke just gotta get consistency. Thought I’d mention him, but good chance that may not be true. Just a rumor I thought I’d pass along.

I mentioned him very early on, from Chattanooga, would know Okpara. Not sure where it’s at but I’ll ask, in theory could make some sense even if you add Lanier, he’s got 2 years left.

 

[SoullessGinger32_]

I mentioned him very early on, from Chattanooga, would know Okpara. Not sure where it’s at but I’ll ask, in theory could make some sense even if you add Lanier, he’s got 2 years left.

Agreed. This has nothing to do with Lanier. Would be a solid addition. Sit behind Chaz for a year and get an opportunity

 

[All Vol!]

Well I definitely don’t wanna jinx anything, but I’m really hoping for a prompt commitment from Chaz. If we go into a days long period of “praying and confiding in family about it,” that just invites the vultures to try and creep back in with a bumped up offer. C’mon Chazzy, let’s do this buddy, there’s no place like home!

 

[Namorto1]

On VQ somebody mentioned that they work with a players mom who played at Detroit Mercy, Marcus Tankersley, and said that Tennessee has made contact with him. He’s a local kid from Hamilton Heights so it would make a lot of sense if we miss on Lanier. He averaged 17ppg 4rpg and 2apg not a great 3 point shooter but he was just a sophomore this past year. Hes also a 90% free throw shooter so he has a good stroke just gotta get consistency. Thought I’d mention him, but good chance that may not be true. Just a rumor I thought I’d pass along.

This young man attacks the rim from everywhere and loves to play in the paint from clips. Would think his perimeter shot has ability to improve quite a bit given as you noted his FT% on decent volume is very good. Detroit Mercy was a horrific team though, with only 1 win out of 32 games. It would be difficult to be that bad.

 

[Tall_Vol]

From a UK fan. This could be their Richard G. West:

 

[All Vol!]

From a UK fan. This could be their Richard G. West:

Maybe I should know, but is Steve Hart anybody?

 

[Volprofch05]

Maybe I should know, but is Steve Hart anybody?

No

 

[All Vol!]

If it’s “official,” I doubt some random UK fan would be breaking the news.

 

[Tall_Vol]

Scott Drew Killing it at Baylor:

 

[berryvol]

 

[SoullessGinger32_]

 

[CAVPUT]

Rod just followed an international guy. Aleksander Gavalyugov.

Wonder if we pursue.

PG? Yeah, I'm interested.

 

[All Vol!]

PG? Yeah, I'm interested.

Haven’t seen that many white guys in one place since my last family reunion.

 

[All Vol!]

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Visockas is one of Laneir’s agents, so this sounds potentially more legit.

 

[Chaz-Vol]

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[turbovol]

PG? Yeah, I'm interested.

Guy is talented. He carries the ball blatantly like a lot of guards do these days.

 

[Volprofch05]

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Cookies sealed the deal

 

[bleedingTNorange]

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A 10 year old named “Lilgoodwood”, seems legit!

 

[Weezer]

Has he committed yet?

 

[abacon81]

A 10 year old named “Lilgoodwood”, seems legit!

 

[AllThingsTN]

Some of the PPG predictions/hopes I've seen here have been questionable imo. Outside of Knecht, our top scorers have been hovering around 12-13ppg over the last few seasons, with Chandler almost eeking out 14ppg at the top of that spectrum. I personally wouldn't describe 10ppg as "modest" on the '24-25 UT roster, but I am with you on your overall sentiment.

Additionally, I personally find it difficult to predict/expect exceptional performance from any low-to-mid major transfers at this time. The skill/effectiveness gap between Knecht and the next best transfer we've had in Barnes's tenure is immense. If Lanier winds up here, I would consider 10ppg a smashing success.

Just to play the other side, we haven’t had many transfers over the Barnes era rated as highly as Knecht and Lanier. Victor Bailey is the only guy I can think of off the top of my head.

 

[Delmar]

Haven’t seen that many white guys in one place since my last family reunion.

Or since my last vacation on 30A in Florida.

 

[Smokey 77]

Cookies sealed the deal

If Chaz likes cookies and reportedly may be working a cookie store NIL, we may just have to name him "The Cookie Monster!" Maybe his NIL agreement would be a free cookie for the first 100 people to come into the store the next day anytime Chaz scores 25 or more points in a game. The "Cookie Monster" might become a crowd favorite!