2025 Transfer Portal Thread

[Vols till I fall]

Why take the time to
Make a disparaging comment?? They’re different players. Lanier was great for us. This is so pathetic.

Why comment.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Had been back and forth, I’d expect for little bro to be on the team

This guy?? Surely as a walk-on……

David Okpara - Men's Basketball - Cedarville University Athletics

David Okpara (10) Center - 2023-24 (Sophomore) Appeared in 26 games off the bench for NCCAA National Championship team Totaled 17 points, 22 rebounds, and

yellowjackets.cedarville.edu

 

[TrippieRedd]

This guy?? Surely as a walk-on……

David Okpara - Men's Basketball - Cedarville University Athletics

David Okpara (10) Center - 2023-24 (Sophomore) Appeared in 26 games off the bench for NCCAA National Championship team Totaled 17 points, 22 rebounds, and

yellowjackets.cedarville.edu

Little brother…I thought

 

[bleedingTNorange]

This guy?? Surely as a walk-on……

David Okpara - Men's Basketball - Cedarville University Athletics

David Okpara (10) Center - 2023-24 (Sophomore) Appeared in 26 games off the bench for NCCAA National Championship team Totaled 17 points, 22 rebounds, and

yellowjackets.cedarville.edu

Younger brother is Kennedy

 

[cncchris33]

I’d take him as a Gainey/Brea type guy.

Come in, knock down some shots. 15ish minutes a game for the first season.

I do wish his percentages were a little better…. prob wasn’t the best comparisons either

Yeah, his %s mean he likely needs shots to be effective. 15 mins might mean he isn't very effective.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Younger brother is Kennedy

I honestly don’t know much about him. I know we have spots, but is he any good? We have some spots but it’s not like we have a ton of them.

 

[allvolrecruiting]

This guy?? Surely as a walk-on……

David Okpara - Men's Basketball - Cedarville University Athletics

David Okpara (10) Center - 2023-24 (Sophomore) Appeared in 26 games off the bench for NCCAA National Championship team Totaled 17 points, 22 rebounds, and

yellowjackets.cedarville.edu

No. The youngest Okpara, Kennedy. 6'6-6'7 defensive forward. Has some mid major offers (FGCU and NJIT at least)

 

[Vols till I fall]

How bad is the JP Estrella injury?

We just got that kid from Vandy, how many more bigs do we need? Anyone leaving?

 

[TrippieRedd]

I honestly don’t know much about him. I know we have spots, but is he any good? We have some spots but it’s not like we have a ton of them.

Averaging 19ppg and 9rpg
1.3 spg
1.0 bpg

Not sure how accurate, but it’s perty good

 

[allvolrecruiting]

I honestly don’t know much about him. I know we have spots, but is he any good? We have some spots but it’s not like we have a ton of them.

More of a project defensive guy with traits. More of a mid major guy that develops over time to me for a team that runs (GCU, High Point, etc) but could be pretty solid practice body here early on

 

[TheMookieMonster]

No. The youngest Okpara, Kennedy. 6'6-6'7 defensive forward. Has some mid major offers (FGCU and NJIT at least)

Eh. I mean I don’t like the idea of giving away a scholarship just to keep Felix. Does the 15 limit start this year? If yes, I’m okay with it. If no, I would almost rather go portaling again for a big with more offense than essentially use 2 of 13 scholarships on Felix.

 

[brockytop]

Just watched Gillespie's highlight film

Makes Lanier's look like a joke

That’s total BS and I’m ecstatic we landed Gillespie. Those two dudes are totally different players with different responsibilities on the court.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I honestly don’t know much about him. I know we have spots, but is he any good? We have some spots but it’s not like we have a ton of them.

I think it probably would be as a walk on or if the limit goes to 15

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I think it probably would be as a walk on or if the limit goes to 15

Then bring him on. Completely fine with it if it’s a scholarship on a 15-man roster. Just not okay with it if you’re giving away 2 scholly on a 13-man.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Then bring him on. Completely fine with it if it’s a scholarship on a 15-man roster. Just not okay with it if you’re giving away 2 scholly on a 13-man.

I dont disagree

 

[Volprofch05]

Had been back and forth, I’d expect for little bro to be on the team

Could that have been Stoernerfumbles question mark?

 

[PowerT.]

Texas A&M got a good one. Hired Samford’s Bucky McMillan

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Texas A&M got a good one. Hired Samford’s Bucky McMillan

Eh, he'll leave those weirdos for a better job in ~3 years' time. They play good offense, though. Completely different from Buzz ball.

 

[Kas232323]

Why comment.

Because it was a clown comment that deserves to be called out in case Chaz or his family read this board. So they know you’re clueless and not the opinion of realistic Vol fans who know the game…. That’s the only reason.

 

[garyp194]

Not completely sure scholarship numbers matter as much. We weren't close to limit this year and Barnes seems to be comfortable with 8 to 9 guys getting most of the minutes. May only matter if some get in foul trouble and we need bodies. To me 15 players plus walkons give you some flexibility in practice with match up simulations.

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

I think we will be able to platoon our 4 & 5 more effectively now (assuming JP is back)

 

[tev.sm]

This guy?? Surely as a walk-on……

David Okpara - Men's Basketball - Cedarville University Athletics

David Okpara (10) Center - 2023-24 (Sophomore) Appeared in 26 games off the bench for NCCAA National Championship team Totaled 17 points, 22 rebounds, and

yellowjackets.cedarville.edu

I think his brother is Kennedy Okpara.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I think his brother is Kennedy Okpara.

He has multiple I’m pretty sure.

 

[CamVol8]

This is a guy i’d be happy if we went after. Watched him against Gonzaga a few times this year and he impressed

 

[TrippieRedd]

This is a guy i’d be happy if we went after. Watched him against Gonzaga a few times this year and he impressed

Someone pointed out he was a senior.

Could be one of those guys waiting for the extra year to pass. I could be wrong