2024 TRANSFER TRACKER

#3,176
#3,176
I think it’s interesting how people talk about being unrealistic when people support CKC and predict the Lady Vols to finish in the Top 4-5 in the SEC, and then say stuff like Janiah Barker is the player if added to the roster moves the needle after CKC has added a 5-star McDD All-American Top 15 G, ACC All freshman F, Top 30 F, and 2022 SEC Freshman of the Yr PG.

For two years, she did not move the needle at Texas A&M with the team built for her to be one of the top options. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt being injured as a freshman. Yet her on court demeanor is at times childish at best.

And to be honest sticking strictly to basketball, I don’t believe in a position battle she would beat out Alyssa Latham for the starting position at PF. I’ll bet money to see it.

I think some fans on VN that consider themselves worthy of making every roster decision for any LV coach need to get that dose of reality when they get what they been asking for, and it exposes the fact that they ain’t qualified to make these decisions.

Tennessee current transfer portal additions as they stand today have already moved the needle.

I sincerely wish JB the best. I have nothing against her. I feel the same way about the other forward from Arkansas in the portal.

They could help the team but are not more valuable than any key addition or returnee on the current roster.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Golfteacher, Only1COJ, TNRazor and 4 others
#3,177
#3,177
House|RockyTop said:
I think it’s interesting how people talk about being unrealistic when people support CKC and predict the Lady Vols to finish in the Top 4-5 in the SEC, and then say stuff like Janiah Barker is the player if added to the roster moves the needle after CKC has added a 5-star McDD All-American Top 15 G, ACC All freshman F, Top 30 F, and 2022 SEC Freshman of the Yr PG.

For two years, she did not move the needle at Texas A&M with the team built for her to be one of the top options. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt being injured as a freshman. Yet her on court demeanor is at times childish at best.

And to be honest sticking strictly to basketball, I don’t believe in a position battle she would beat out Alyssa Latham for the starting position at PF. I’ll bet money to see it.

I think some fans on VN that consider themselves worthy of making every roster decision for any LV coach need to get that dose of reality when they get what they been asking for, and it exposes the fact that they ain’t qualified to make these decisions.

Tennessee current transfer portal additions as they stand today have already moved the needle.

I sincerely wish JB the best. I have nothing against her. I feel the same the way about the other forward from Arkansas in the portal.

They could help the team but are not more valuable than any key addition or returnee on the current roster.
Click to expand...

I’ll agree with you here. I don’t understand people diminishing what we have done already.

The same people were THRILLED when Kellie signed Tess Darby and wouldn’t shut up about what an “accomplishment” it was to retain the recruiting class of Horston and Key.

CKC has done more for our roster in 1 month than has been done since 2012 imo. This is going to be the best team we’ve fielded in a long time. They are going to play TEAM basketball too. It’s not going to be about 1 player.

I’m a huge Rickea fan but she struggled last night playing within a team concept. She’s used to being the only option on offense and was not used to playing with 4 other women who can really play.

This Lady Vol team is going to have 5 threats on the floor at all times.
 
  • Like
Reactions: HeadVol77, chuckiepoo, House|RockyTop and 1 other person
#3,178
#3,178
House|RockyTop said:
I think it’s interesting how people talk about being unrealistic when people support CKC and predict the Lady Vols to finish in the Top 4-5 in the SEC, and then say stuff like Janiah Barker is the player if added to the roster moves the needle after CKC has added a 5-star McDD All-American Top 15 G, ACC All freshman F, Top 30 F, and 2022 SEC Freshman of the Yr PG.

For two years, she did not move the needle at Texas A&M with the team built for her to be one of the top options. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt being injured as a freshman. Yet her on court demeanor is at times childish at best.

And to be honest sticking strictly to basketball, I don’t believe in a position battle she would beat out Alyssa Latham for the starting position at PF. I’ll bet money to see it.

I think some fans on VN that consider themselves worthy of making every roster decision for any LV coach need to get that dose of reality when they get what they been asking for, and it exposes the fact that they ain’t qualified to make these decisions.

Tennessee current transfer portal additions as they stand today have already moved the needle.

I sincerely wish JB the best. I have nothing against her. I feel the same the way about the other forward from Arkansas in the portal.

They could help the team but are not more valuable than any key addition or returnee on the current roster.
Click to expand...
It’s true they certainly are not needed to be successful in year one of the new regime, the players are in place to do that already. It’s also true both are immensely talented players that would likely tip the scales even further if they came on board, although I may agree with you that Barker could be a negative influence, I don’t know that so don’t hold me to that thought, it’s just as the OP stated, it is possibly a factor which should be considered in spite of her immense talents, which are real.
 
  • Like
Reactions: brittannica, krichunaka, chuckiepoo and 2 others
#3,179
#3,179
House|RockyTop said:
I think it’s interesting how people talk about being unrealistic when people support CKC and predict the Lady Vols to finish in the Top 4-5 in the SEC, and then say stuff like Janiah Barker is the player if added to the roster moves the needle after CKC has added a 5-star McDD All-American Top 15 G, ACC All freshman F, Top 30 F, and 2022 SEC Freshman of the Yr PG.

For two years, she did not move the needle at Texas A&M with the team built for her to be one of the top options. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt being injured as a freshman. Yet her on court demeanor is at times childish at best.

And to be honest sticking strictly to basketball, I don’t believe in a position battle she would beat out Alyssa Latham for the starting position at PF. I’ll bet money to see it.

I think some fans on VN that consider themselves worthy of making every roster decision for any LV coach need to get that dose of reality when they get what they been asking for, and it exposes the fact that they ain’t qualified to make these decisions.

Tennessee current transfer portal additions as they stand today have already moved the needle.

I sincerely wish JB the best. I have nothing against her. I feel the same the way about the other forward from Arkansas in the portal.

They could help the team but are not more valuable than any key addition or returnee on the current roster.
Click to expand...
I disagree. Barker is a more polished player then either 4/5 transfer we got as of rn. Not saying that they won’t be better but Barker has SEC experience and rlly will benefit from a change of scenery. Trust me if she wants to come to tennessee you take her in a heartbeat . She definitely makes next years team that much better, as would duada. We are currently lacking a quality big so either of the two would make the team better.
 
  • Like
Reactions: brittannica, Deebowbear and chuckiepoo
#3,181
#3,181
Rooster1 said:
It’s true they certainly are not needed to be successful in year one of the new regime, the players are in place to do that already. It’s also true both are immensely talented players that would likely tip the scales even further if they came on board, although I may agree with you that Barker could be a negative influence, I don’t know that so don’t hold me to that thought, it’s just as the OP stated, it is possibly a factor which should be considered in spite of her immense talents, which are real.
Click to expand...

I don’t really get where people see that with Barker. To me she seems a lot like Jordan Horston. She just needs the right environment and the right head space and she’ll be fine. She’s an incredible athlete and ball player. Just needs help with the mental aspect of her game.

Same people saying Barker would be a problem were dying to have Zaay Green back who had already been kicked out of UT once. And I love Zaay, but come on now.
 
  • Like
Reactions: AngryButchJones, brittannica and volfan__18
#3,184
#3,184
LUVMESUMVOL said:
They know the temperature of VolNation.if they put something out like that whether right or wrong they know they’re gonna still get some of the LVs fans riled up and excited with expectations and a glimmer of hope
Click to expand...
Talking about the Vols is a good thing when it comes to recruiting i think...More people talking about us is better than just a few
 
  • Like
Reactions: VOLSanon
#3,187
#3,187
Rooster1 said:
That is an interesting take, but not one without precedence, look no further than the 2023 LSU team built from the portal. I have no opinion on this yet as far as UT, but if the two portal players mentioned were to land at UT I think that gives relevance to the idea. I suppose we would need to discuss a veteran coach like Mulkey putting the new pieces together vs a newer coach like CKC, but again, I have not thought on this issue and have no opinion on whether that would be relevant here. From just a talent point of view, the discussion would certainly be in play tbh.
Click to expand...
If you can coach.. it does not matter what level you come from... All you need is horses.. she can get them to buy into the common goal. She has the leadership skills!
 
#3,190
#3,190
Rooster1 said:
That is an interesting take, but not one without precedence, look no further than the 2023 LSU team built from the portal. I have no opinion on this yet as far as UT, but if the two portal players mentioned were to land at UT I think that gives relevance to the idea. I suppose we would need to discuss a veteran coach like Mulkey putting the new pieces together vs a newer coach like CKC, but again, I have not thought on this issue and have no opinion on whether that would be relevant here. From just a talent point of view, the discussion would certainly be in play tbh.
Click to expand...
Quick turnover.. The coach and recruiting coordinator prior to Kim Mulkey ran LSU into the ground.. Kim brings in a good recruiter a smart x's and o's guy in BS... and got transfers to fill in..
 
#3,191
#3,191
VolBall09 said:
I don’t really get where people see that with Barker. To me she seems a lot like Jordan Horston. She just needs the right environment and the right head space and she’ll be fine. She’s an incredible athlete and ball player. Just needs help with the mental aspect of her game.

Same people saying Barker would be a problem were dying to have Zaay Green back who had already been kicked out of UT once. And I love Zaay, but come on now.
Click to expand...
why does everyone think Barker has a head problem.. I would disagree!!
 
  • Like
Reactions: brittannica and DarkPhoenix
#3,193
#3,193
VolBall09 said:
I’ll agree with you here. I don’t understand people diminishing what we have done already.

The same people were THRILLED when Kellie signed Tess Darby and wouldn’t shut up about what an “accomplishment” it was to retain the recruiting class of Horston and Key.

CKC has done more for our roster in 1 month than has been done since 2012 imo. This is going to be the best team we’ve fielded in a long time. They are going to play TEAM basketball too. It’s not going to be about 1 player.

I’m a huge Rickea fan but she struggled last night playing within a team concept. She’s used to being the only option on offense and was not used to playing with 4 other women who can really play.

This Lady Vol team is going to have 5 threats on the floor at all times.
Click to expand...

I agree with the fact this team is built to fit the system and also thrive in it.

I could see five starters averaging dbl figures and multiple players off the bench contributing in a big role.

Right now, I do not see a hole in the frontcourt when there’s four players that have started for P5 teams over the span of 1-3 years.

The point and rebound production once the roster is finalized could be nearly identical to what UT forwards/posts have averaged in recent years.

The guard and wing play will be improved and possibly one of the best groups in the SEC.

The team is significantly more balanced than people are giving them credit for. Even though 6’2 and 6’4 should never be consider undersized in WBB, Lazaria Spearman and Alyssa Latham play much taller than their listed height. Take a look at their highlight blocks and you’ll see UT will have more rim protection than it has had in recent years.

TK was dominant when fully healthy, yet having multiple players such as Spearman, Latham, and Whitehorn with their LENGTH blocking shots is going to prove the myth of lacking size wrong.

You don’t need to be 6’5 to control the paint defensively. Look at Watkins for SC. Probably was SC best post defender along with 6’7 KC!

Yes, UT needs to add depth.
I’m sure that plan is in process. I’m not saying any one player is a need.
I am confident that any player(s) added by Coach Caldwell will bring something to the team as has every addition thus so far during the off-season.

GBO🍊.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: VolBall09, HeadVol77, Mafiaboss and 1 other person
#3,196
#3,196
House|RockyTop said:
I agree with the fact this team is built to fit the system and also thrive in it.

I could see five starters averaging dbl figures and multiple players off the bench contributing in a big role.

Right now, I do not see a hole in the frontcourt when there’s four players that have started for P5 teams over the span of 1-3 years.

The point and rebound production once the roster is finalized could be nearly identical to what UT forward/posts have averaged in recent years.

The guard and wing play will be improved and possibly one of the best groups in the SEC.

The team is significantly more balanced than people are giving them credit for. Even though 6’2 and 6’4 should never be consider undersized in WBB, Lazaria Spearman and Alyssa Latham play much taller than their listed height. Take a look at their highlight blocks and you’ll see UT will have more rim protection than it has had in recent years.

TK was dominant when fully healthy, yet having multiple players such as Spearman, Latham, and Whitehorn with their LENGTH blocking shots is going to prove the myth of lacking size wrong.

You don’t need to be 6’5 to control the paint defensively. Look at Watkins for SC. Probably was SC best post defender along with 6’7 KC!

Yes, UT needs to add depth.
I’m sure that plan is in process. I’m not saying any one player is a need.
I am confident that any player(s) added by Coach Caldwell will bring something to the team as has every addition thus so far during the off-season.

GBO🍊.
Click to expand...
i think watkins is a better player than cardoso
 
  • Like
Reactions: chuckiepoo
#3,198
#3,198
House|RockyTop said:
I think it’s interesting how people talk about being unrealistic when people support CKC and predict the Lady Vols to finish in the Top 4-5 in the SEC, and then say stuff like Janiah Barker is the player if added to the roster moves the needle after CKC has added a 5-star McDD All-American Top 15 G, ACC All freshman F, Top 30 F, and 2022 SEC Freshman of the Yr PG.

For two years, she did not move the needle at Texas A&M with the team built for her to be one of the top options. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt being injured as a freshman. Yet her on court demeanor is at times childish at best.

And to be honest sticking strictly to basketball, I don’t believe in a position battle she would beat out Alyssa Latham for the starting position at PF. I’ll bet money to see it.

I think some fans on VN that consider themselves worthy of making every roster decision for any LV coach need to get that dose of reality when they get what they been asking for, and it exposes the fact that they ain’t qualified to make these decisions.

Tennessee current transfer portal additions as they stand today have already moved the needle.

I sincerely wish JB the best. I have nothing against her. I feel the same way about the other forward from Arkansas in the portal.

They could help the team but are not more valuable than any key addition or returnee on the current roster.
Click to expand...
More options the more success you have.. How did UCONN do without Paige!! They still won because they had a stable full of elite players
 
  • Like
Reactions: chuckiepoo
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top