2025 Target List

I admit i don't pay close attention to recruiting. Do we usually have this much traction with this many top 50 players? That's a lot of Vol orange on interest lists and planned visits.
Yes, the Barnes' Vols are now, a light Blue Blood, imo. If it isn't top 50 high school recruits, it's top 20 transfers. We are dominating in baseball recruits/transfers, rolling in basketball and football. This may just be the golden age of UT sports
 
Commits:
#106 Dewayne Brown-COMMITTED


Priority Targets:
#22 Darius Adams-OV SCHEDULED 9/13 & UOV
#30 Shon Abaev- OV TAKEN

#31 Braylon Mullins-OV SCHEDULED 10/19
#35 Chance Mallory-OV SCHEDULED 10/11 & UOV
#87 Amari Evans-OV SCHEDULED 8/30 & UOV
#144 Josiah Sanders-OV SCHEDULED 10/11


#3 Caleb Wilson-OV PLANNED & UOV
#8 Nate Ament-OV PLANNED
#13 Tounde Yessoufou-OV PLANNED

#69 Amari Allen-OV PLANNED & UOV
#70 Christian Jeffrey-OV PLANNED
#76 Matt Gilhool-OV PLANNED
#120 Adrien Stevens-OV PLANNED
#121 Jackson Keith-OV PLANNED & UOV
#145 Jermaine O’Neal Jr.-OV TAKEN




Other offers:
#6 Chris Cenac
#7 Meleek Thomas
#9 Koa Peat
#12 Kingston Flemings
#19 Mikel Brown Jr.
#20 Brayden Burries
#21 Trey McKenney
#27 Kiyan Anthony
#29 Nikolas Khamenia
#42 Nyk Lewis
#43 Eric Reibe
#45 Cam Ward
#47 JJ Mandaquit
#54 Jerry Easter
#56 Nicholas Randall
#63 Sebastian Williams-Adams
#66 John Clark
#75 A’mare Bynum
#77 Acaden Lewis
#88 Gevonte Ware
#89 Deondrea Lindsey
#100 Zymicah Wilkins
#109 Isaiah Denis-UOV
#116 Keyshuan Tillery
#118 BJ Davis-Ray
#128 Alexs Alston-UOV
#142 JR Leonard-UOV
#149 Jaylen Cross-UOV
NR Simon Walker-UOV
NR Silas Barksdale
NR Shane Cherry
 
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Gonna be hard to get Mullins from Indiana, but getting that last visit is nice.
I just love how much UT has to sell right now. Getting that last visit is a credit to the staff. The DK role, which based off a quick highlight lookup, appears he'd fit to a T.(sorry not sorry lol) And maybe he doesn't feel so far like Indiana is a fit or wants to get out of state for school. Even if we miss tho, it's cool just being in it with the usually state locks.
 
It sounds like we have a legitimate chance with Darius Adams and Braylon Mullins. Sounds like two exciting guards.

Unfortunately, I think Caleb Wilson, the highest rated player we are on, will follow Darius Acuff to Arkansas. I think Acuff will commit to them this week and my bet is that Wilson will eventually follow him.

Nate Ament, the second highest rated player on the list above, is being mentioned with Duke and UCONN the most.

Finally, Jasper Johnson out of Kentucky. Rumor (can't stress this is nothing but rumor), but I heard we are trying to get on him. He would like to be in the SEC but talks about considering leaving the state.
 
It sounds like we have a legitimate chance with Darius Adams and Braylon Mullins. Sounds like two exciting guards.

Unfortunately, I think Caleb Wilson, the highest rated player we are on, will follow Darius Acuff to Arkansas. I think Acuff will commit to them this week and my bet is that Wilson will eventually follow him.

Nate Ament, the second highest rated player on the list above, is being mentioned with Duke and UCONN the most.

Finally, Jasper Johnson out of Kentucky. Rumor (can't stress this is nothing but rumor), but I heard we are trying to get on him. He would like to be in the SEC but talks about considering leaving the state.
Jasper Johnson will have to really want to leave Kentucky (already has left for high school, fwiw) because Pope has made him a major priority and is selling him largely on being the face of UK basketball with Malachi Moreno for Great Crossing and UK freshman Travis Perry, the all-time leading scorer in Kentucky high school basketball history.
 
Updated, VQ mentioned Lewis, Wilkins & Denis as guys Tennessee plans to host this fall on OV’s but dates not finalized, so I added them.

Commits:
#106 Dewayne Brown-COMMITTED


Priority Targets:
#22 Darius Adams-OV SCHEDULED 9/13 & UOV
#30 Shon Abaev- OV TAKEN

#31 Braylon Mullins-OV SCHEDULED 10/19
#35 Chance Mallory-OV SCHEDULED 10/11 & UOV
#87 Amari Evans-OV SCHEDULED 8/30 & UOV
#144 Josiah Sanders-OV SCHEDULED 10/11


#3 Caleb Wilson-OV PLANNED & UOV
#8 Nate Ament-OV PLANNED
#13 Tounde Yessoufou-OV PLANNED

#70 Christian Jeffrey-OV PLANNED
#76 Matt Gilhool-OV PLANNED
#77 Acaden Lewis-OV PLANNED
#100 Zymicah Wilkins-OV PLANNED
#109 Isaiah Denis-OV PLANNED & UOV
#120 Adrien Stevens-OV PLANNED
#121 Jackson Keith-OV PLANNED & UOV
#145 Jermaine O’Neal Jr.-OV TAKEN




Other offers:
#6 Chris Cenac
#7 Meleek Thomas
#9 Koa Peat
#12 Kingston Flemings
#19 Mikel Brown Jr.
#20 Brayden Burries
#21 Trey McKenney
#27 Kiyan Anthony
#29 Nikolas Khamenia
#42 Nyk Lewis
#43 Eric Reibe
#45 Cam Ward
#47 JJ Mandaquit
#54 Jerry Easter
#56 Nicholas Randall
#63 Sebastian Williams-Adams
#66 John Clark
#69 Amari Allen-UOV
#75 A’mare Bynum
#88 Gevonte Ware
#89 Deondrea Lindsey
#116 Keyshuan Tillery
#118 BJ Davis-Ray
#128 Alexs Alston-UOV
#142 JR Leonard-UOV
#149 Jaylen Cross-UOV
NR Simon Walker-UOV
NR Silas Barksdale
NR Shane Cherry
 
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Commits:
#106 Dewayne Brown-COMMITTED


Priority Targets:
#22 Darius Adams-OV SCHEDULED 9/13 & UOV
#30 Shon Abaev- OV TAKEN
#31 Braylon Mullins-OV SCHEDULED 10/19
#35 Chance Mallory-OV SCHEDULED 10/11 & UOV
#87 Amari Evans-OV SCHEDULED 8/30 & UOV
#109 Isaiah Denis-OV SCHEDULED 10/11 & UOV
#144 Josiah Sanders-OV SCHEDULED 10/11


#3 Caleb Wilson-OV PLANNED & UOV
#8 Nate Ament-OV PLANNED
#13 Tounde Yessoufou-OV PLANNED
#70 Christian Jeffrey-OV PLANNED
#76 Matt Gilhool-OV PLANNED
#77 Acaden Lewis-OV PLANNED
#100 Zymicah Wilkins-OV PLANNED
#120 Adrien Stevens-OV PLANNED
#121 Jackson Keith-OV PLANNED & UOV
#145 Jermaine O’Neal Jr.-OV TAKEN




Other offers:
#6 Chris Cenac
#7 Meleek Thomas
#9 Koa Peat
#12 Kingston Flemings
#19 Mikel Brown Jr.
#20 Brayden Burries
#21 Trey McKenney
#27 Kiyan Anthony
#29 Nikolas Khamenia
#42 Nyk Lewis
#43 Eric Reibe
#45 Cam Ward
#47 JJ Mandaquit
#54 Jerry Easter
#56 Nicholas Randall
#63 Sebastian Williams-Adams
#66 John Clark
#69 Amari Allen-UOV
#75 A’mare Bynum
#88 Gevonte Ware
#89 Deondrea Lindsey
#116 Keyshuan Tillery
#118 BJ Davis-Ray
#128 Alexs Alston-UOV
#142 JR Leonard-UOV
#149 Jaylen Cross-UOV
NR Simon Walker-UOV
NR Silas Barksdale
NR Shane Cherry
 
Caleb Wilson would obviously be a nice get. I know he is likely planning to play professional collegiate ball for only 1 year before going to the NBA, but he looks capable of being a difference maker his first year. This year's class seems to be an unusually strong class as there are at least 5 players that appear to be able to be true, difference makers at an elite level during their first year:

AJ Dybantsa
Cameron Boozer
Koa Peat
Darius Acuff
Caleb Wilson

And then there are supposedly a couple of others that would supposedly be in consideration as one of the top 1-3 players if they had been in many prior classes, such as Darryn Peterson.
 
Caleb Wilson would obviously be a nice get. I know he is likely planning to play professional collegiate ball for only 1 year before going to the NBA, but he looks capable of being a difference maker his first year. This year's class seems to be an unusually strong class as there are at least 5 players that appear to be able to be true, difference makers at an elite level during their first year:

AJ Dybantsa
Cameron Boozer
Koa Peat
Darius Acuff
Caleb Wilson

And then there are supposedly a couple of others that would supposedly be in consideration as one of the top 1-3 players if they had been in many prior classes, such as Darryn Peterson.
Don’t miss out! These are still available! IMG_5491.jpeg
 
Commits:
#106 Dewayne Brown-COMMITTED


Priority Targets:
#22 Darius Adams-OV SCHEDULED 9/13 & UOV
#30 Shon Abaev- OV TAKEN
#31 Braylon Mullins-OV SCHEDULED 10/19
#35 Chance Mallory-OV SCHEDULED 10/11 & UOV
#87 Amari Evans-OV SCHEDULED 8/30 & UOV
#109 Isaiah Denis-OV SCHEDULED 10/11 & UOV
#144 Josiah Sanders-OV SCHEDULED 10/11


#3 Caleb Wilson-OV PLANNED & UOV
#8 Nate Ament-OV PLANNED
#13 Tounde Yessoufou-OV PLANNED
#70 Christian Jeffrey-OV PLANNED
#76 Matt Gilhool-OV PLANNED
#77 Acaden Lewis-OV PLANNED
#100 Zymicah Wilkins-OV PLANNED
#120 Adrien Stevens-OV PLANNED
#121 Jackson Keith-OV PLANNED & UOV
#145 Jermaine O’Neal Jr.-OV TAKEN




Other offers:
#6 Chris Cenac
#7 Meleek Thomas
#9 Koa Peat
#12 Kingston Flemings
#19 Mikel Brown Jr.
#20 Brayden Burries
#21 Trey McKenney
#27 Kiyan Anthony
#29 Nikolas Khamenia
#42 Nyk Lewis
#43 Eric Reibe
#45 Cam Ward
#47 JJ Mandaquit
#54 Jerry Easter
#56 Nicholas Randall
#63 Sebastian Williams-Adams
#66 John Clark
#69 Amari Allen-UOV
#75 A’mare Bynum
#88 Gevonte Ware
#89 Deondrea Lindsey
#116 Keyshuan Tillery
#118 BJ Davis-Ray
#128 Alexs Alston-UOV
#142 JR Leonard-UOV
#149 Jaylen Cross-UOV
NR Simon Walker-UOV
NR Silas Barksdale
NR Shane Cherry
ON3 updated today…


Commits:
#110 Dewayne Brown-COMMITTED


Priority Targets:
#24 Darius Adams-OV SCHEDULED 9/13 & UOV
#35 Braylon Mullins-OV SCHEDULED 10/19
#39 Shon Abaev- OV TAKEN
#48 Chance Mallory-OV SCHEDULED 10/11 & UOV
#92 Isaiah Denis-OV SCHEDULED 10/11 & UOV
#129 Amari Evans-OV SCHEDULED 8/30 & UOV
#135 Josiah Sanders-OV SCHEDULED 10/11


#3 Nate Ament-OV PLANNED
#6 Caleb Wilson-OV PLANNED & UOV
#11 Tounde Yessoufou-OV PLANNED
#55 Acaden Lewis-OV PLANNED
#62 Matt Gilhool-OV PLANNED

#69 Christian Jeffrey-OV PLANNED
#102 Zymicah Wilkins-OV PLANNED
#NR Adrien Stevens-OV PLANNED
#NR Jackson Keith-OV PLANNED & UOV
#NR Jermaine O’Neal Jr.-OV TAKEN




Other offers:
#5 Chris Cenac
#7 Meleek Thomas
#9 Koa Peat
#12 Brayden Burries
#13 Kingston Flemings
#15 Mikel Brown Jr.
#28 Trey McKenney
#30 Kiyan Anthony
#33 Eric Reibe
#34 Nikolas Khamenia
#43 John Clark
#50 JJ Mandaquit
#59 Jerry Easter
#72 Sebastian Williams-Adams
#73 Nyk Lewis
#85 A’mare Bynum
#88 Amari Allen-UOV
#106 Gevonte Ware
#114 Keyshuan Tillery
#139 Deondrea Lindsey
#143 Nicholas Randall
#146 Jaylen Cross-UOV
#63 Cam Ward
NR BJ Davis-Ray
NR Aleks Alston-UOV
NR JR Leonard-UOV
NR Simon Walker-UOV
NR Silas Barksdale
NR Shane Cherry
 
Sorry if this has been answered already, but how many HS recruits are we looking to take this year?

In the 2024 class just Bishop Boswell and 3 walk-ons.

In the 2025 class there’s no telling. There are 2 open spots on the current roster and 6 seniors will be moving on. Next cycle there are 15 scholarships. So 10 open spots, but transfers will probably be the majority of additions.

Plus any of the 5 retuning could always transfer out. Boswell, Phillips, Estrella, Okpara, and Carr.
 
In the 2024 class just Bishop Boswell and 3 walk-ons.

In the 2025 class there’s no telling. There are 2 open spots on the current roster and 6 seniors will be moving on. Next cycle there are 15 scholarships. So 10 open spots, but transfers will probably be the majority of additions.

Plus any of the 5 retuning could always transfer out. Boswell, Phillips, Estrella, Okpara, and Carr.
Hope the free agent market looks good then
 

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