2024 Transfer Portal Thread

[allvolrecruiting]

Rather just have Doo back

Well if he’s looking for a different opportunity how realistic is that?

 

[TrippieRedd]

Well if he’s looking for a different opportunity how realistic is that?

lol no I understand that. I’m just saying

 

[Volprofch05]

lol no I understand that. I’m just saying

You’re just Ballo or bust

 

[TrippieRedd]

You’re just Ballo or bust

Nah I’m over that

 

[OutofStateFan]

Agree with this. From what I’ve gathered Tyson may not be good enough defensively to play starters minutes for Barnes.

And yes Mashack finally needs to get the minutes he deserves this year. After Zeigler he should probably be on the floor more than anybody else next season imo.

Mashack can contribute offensively! He just needs to grow his confidence over the off-season! He is an incredible player in my opinion!!

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Rather just have Doo back

I’m not sure you totally grasp how this works lol

 

[StPeteVFL]

Igor Milicic Jr will be in on Tuesday

After digging into this guy I think he’s clearly got the most upside of any of the guys we are bringing in so far. His per game stats are a bit deceiving because his team is 356th in the country in tempo. So he doesn’t get as many possessions and plays in a half court offense.

He’s moves really well for 6’10” and has some skill. 38% from three is solid at his volume. He is also by far the best rebounder of the bunch. He would be a true 4 with upside. He would give us a higher ceiling than Tyson or Dubar imo. With Barnes’ coaching I’d be intrigued to see what he could become.

Stat comparison (per 100 possessions)

Cade Tyson
28.5 pts, 10.4 rb, 2.8 ast, 1.0 blk, 49% fg, 47% 3p

Igor Milicic
25.2 pts, 16.7 rb, 3.4 ast, 2.2 blk, 49% fg, 38% 3p

And level of competition is nearly identical. SOS is 116 and 118 for Belmont and Charlotte, respectively.

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

Mashack can contribute offensively! He just needs to grow his confidence over the off-season! He is an incredible player in my opinion!!

Mashack needs to be putting up DK's weekly shot quota ... and you will see a wonderful 3 that will explode onto the scene later this fall.

 

[larjoranj]

Milicic vid looks like Grant Nelson but a much better 3 pt shooter. Could we use that?

 

[therickbol]

How good is this guy? 38% from 3 for a 6’10” guy is impressive. So, hypothetically, you trade Aidoo for Milicic, get Awaka back, Dubar is a replacement for JJJ, Tyson would be a less athletic replacement for Knecht, Lanier(if he does indeed enter the portal) is a Vescovi replacement. Would be a solid haul IF we can get these guys.

If all those guys come then we will have a very good roster with lots of diverse and interchangeable skill sets. I would be confident with what Coach Barnes would do with that roster.

 

[James237]

Personally I think Tyson would be best coming off the bench, no reason Mashack should come off the bench, he should be guarding the best player on the court. This is assuming we get 3 wings out the portal.

With Tyson and Dubar, their size and shooting ability would allow you to play Mashack more easily imo. Offsets his lack of shooting. Gainey, Carr for scoring punch off the bench.

yea, I agree but that’s assuming we get Lanier. Cause it would either be him or shack coming off the bench and shack may leave it he doesn’t get the minutes he deserves, we saw how well he played as a starter

 

[Vols All Day]

JCJ's ballhandling and passing is intriguing, but the 2P% is meh.

 

[cncchris33]

His gaudy numbers against the best competition he’s faced makes me feel better about that, and being 6’8” should help with a slightly lower release

That's what I've been trying to tell myself.

 

[cncchris33]

I think they 100% coexist, to me Dubar is a 4 or even small ball 5, I see Tyson as a 3 and probably a 2 before a 4.

I know they can coexist. My question is more about whether they each believe they can coexist.

 

[VolOnthePlains]

Why the hate for Milicic? Big man who scores, rebounds, and shoots the 3, sign him up

 

[TrippieRedd]

Idk man I keep looking at Dubar’s 14 point performance against Purdue last season, had 3 boards, 1 steal and 2 blocks.

Sophomore year he had 11/5 against Arkansas with 5 steals.

Had 10/7 against Maryland, 1 block and 2 steals.

9/7 against Houston, 1 steal, 1 block.


I don’t see a worry.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Why the hate for Milicic? Big man who scores, rebounds, and shoots the 3, sign him up

Staff is over the moon about him. Thinks he’s a diamond in the rough.

 

[Volprofch05]

Staff is over the moon about him. Thinks he’s a diamond in the rough.

Makes sense then that they want to keep it quiet

 

[therickbol]

Staff is over the moon about him. Thinks he’s a diamond in the rough.

Wait... are the coaches allowed to feel that way without volnation poster approval? Somebody needs to get them straight!

 

[AirForceVol74]

Staff is over the moon about him. Thinks he’s a diamond in the rough.

Don't forget he started at Virginia before moving on to Charlotte. Kid has some talent.

 

[VolOnthePlains]

Staff is over the moon about him. Thinks he’s a diamond in the rough.

I love those euro style big men who stretch the floor and pass from the high post.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Okay, Igor’s actually really athletic, has pretty good handles for a big man. I’m sold now

 

[Namorto1]

I have seen Tyson play in person and he is plenty athletic enough! Not a freak athlete, but a very good athlete who get even more explosive/stronger at Tennessee working with Coach G in the weight room. Knecht added weight and got even more explosive in the short time he was here. Same would happen with Dubar as long as they put in the work, and my guess is with both of those guys Barnes isn't bringing them in if they don't have the type of work ethic he expects from his players.

I think Tyson would be perfect at UT. He is capable at scoring at all 3 levels and our S&C program would help him alot. DK put 10-15 lbs of muscle on in one offseason. What could Tyson become in 2 years? Moreso than anything Barnes would make him tough, if he is willing to do his part. The last part could get him into the league as he has plenty of skills to refine.

 

[Col_Cathcart]

With Tyson and Dubar, their size and shooting ability would allow you to play Mashack more easily imo. Offsets his lack of shooting. Gainey, Carr for scoring punch off the bench.

Don’t sleep on Mashak expanding his offensive game. He added a jump shot this year and shot a good % on low volume. Wouldn’t be surprised to see that volume increase next season. He’s gotten better every year so far.

 

[Namorto1]

JCJ's ballhandling and passing is intriguing, but the 2P% is meh.

Dude is definitely an athletic big. That low 2pt FG% is a bit worrisome but he moves great. Sort of reminds me of Wayne Chism (without the headband).