Austin Nichols official visit rumors...

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From Quinn:

Austin Nichols' father on weekend visit to Tennessee: "They didn't miss any opportunities to impress us"
 
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Panther said:
Read the article, he didn't sound like a guy who was worried about his son fitting into the offense.
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This.

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"It was a great visit, man. Tennessee did a great job. The basketball staff just did a wonderful job. It was awesome," he said.

"They didn't miss any opportunities to impress us."

On Saturday, prior to the UT-Bama game at Neyland Stadium, Austin Nichols was so shocked to meet Manning that he missed one crucial opportunity.

He forgot to snap a picture with the hall of famer.

"He was just shocked that that was Peyton Manning," said Mark Nichols, who described himself as "lifelong" Tennessee football fan.
 
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So basically, this kid is "trying" to hide his commitment so that he can get us more publicity and announce on ESPN.

Tell me that's not a true vol (or a typical kid wanting his 15 minutes of fame in case he doesn't go NBA, still, I prefer the former).


Just curious, are we looking at having 4 or 5 potential NBA players on this team?

Stokes is sure fire.

Golden and McCrae could play their way into free agency IMO, especially McCrae if he gets consistent.

Hubbs and Nichols I've not seen enough of but generally top 25 prospects are considered NBAers.

I think Maymon has the skill/work ethic, but his size is too much of a tweener, like Chism.
 
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Daloth said:
So basically, this kid is "trying" to hide his commitment so that he can get us more publicity and announce on ESPN.

Tell me that's not a true vol (or a typical kid wanting his 15 minutes of fame in case he doesn't go NBA, still, I prefer the former).
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He's not doing it for "15 minutes" of fame to be on TV. Hes finishing out his last OV to Aurburn and then announcing. ESPN came to him and wanted him to announce on TV. Because he's number 11 on there top 100. I'm sure if he wouldn't mind just announcing and not being on ESPN.
 
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SJAVol32 said:
He's not doing it for "15 minutes" of fame to be on TV. Hes finishing out his last OV to Aurburn and then announcing. ESPN came to him and wanted him to announce on TV. Because he's number 11 on there top 100. I'm sure if he wouldn't mind just announcing and not being on ESPN.
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I believe he actually approached them , it's something he's always wanted to do.

I like it though...if its Tennessee great national exposure.
 
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Daloth said:
Just curious, are we looking at having 4 or 5 potential NBA players on this team?

Stokes is sure fire.

Golden and McCrae could play their way into free agency IMO, especially McCrae if he gets consistent.

Hubbs and Nichols I've not seen enough of but generally top 25 prospects are considered NBAers.

I think Maymon has the skill/work ethic, but his size is too much of a tweener, like Chism.
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This is a fun topic to think about and discuss, atleast IMO.

Stokes, Hubbs and Nichols most would consider NBA guys. As you mention there's always the chance of bust, but for arguments sake, if you look through recent classes most guys rated top 20 make the league...so that gives us 3.

McRae, Golden, and Maymon are the question marks on the team. Jordan we all know has the ability, and the frame, it's just a matter of does he put it together. Golden has a chance if he continues to progress as a PG, and I fully expect him to. Maymon is the one who's going to have trouble, simply because of his measurables, and now probably questions will arise about his knees. He undoubtedly will make a summer team and get a chance to make a roster, with his work ethic you never know.

IMO atleast one of those 3 guys makes the league, I really don't know which one I'd pick...obvious choice is probably McRae but that's assuming he gets his act straightened out, will be fun to watch.

Here's another twist, I think there's a pretty decent chance AJ Davis could be in the league...I know, 3* right??? He just recently sprouted to 6'9"...so this is a guy with a guards skill set, who's just now learning to play the post because of his recent growth spurt. With his dad being a NBA all star post, not a bad guy to get some advice from...if he can continue to improve his post game, coupled with his good perimeter shot and handles, and he could definitely be a force. This is a guy who I think by sophomore year will see major minutes, and could end up being a starter his 2nd year here depending on his position depth.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
This is a fun topic to think about and discuss, atleast IMO.

Stokes, Hubbs and Nichols most would consider NBA guys. As you mention there's always the chance of bust, but for arguments sake, if you look through recent classes most guys rated top 20 make the league...so that gives us 3.

McRae, Golden, and Maymon are the question marks on the team. Jordan we all know has the ability, and the frame, it's just a matter of does he put it together. Golden has a chance if he continues to progress as a PG, and I fully expect him to. Maymon is the one who's going to have trouble, simply because of his measurables, and now probably questions will arise about his knees. He undoubtedly will make a summer team and get a chance to make a roster, with his work ethic you never know.

IMO atleast one of those 3 guys makes the league, I really don't know which one I'd pick...obvious choice is probably McRae but that's assuming he gets his act straightened out, will be fun to watch.

Here's another twist, I think there's a pretty decent chance AJ Davis could be in the league...I know, 3* right??? He just recently sprouted to 6'9"...so this is a guy with a guards skill set, who's just now learning to play the post because of his recent growth spurt. With his dad being a NBA all star post, not a bad guy to get some advice from...if he can continue to improve his post game, coupled with his good perimeter shot and handles, and he could definitely be a force. This is a guy who I think by sophomore year will see major minutes, and could end up being a starter his 2nd year here depending on his position depth.
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BTO, what you think the chances of Yemi? If he develops some offensive game? I know people compare him to Festus Ezeli from Vanderbilt.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Here's another twist, I think there's a pretty decent chance AJ Davis could be in the league...I know, 3* right??? He just recently sprouted to 6'9"...so this is a guy with a guards skill set, who's just now learning to play the post because of his recent growth spurt. With his dad being a NBA all star post, not a bad guy to get some advice from...if he can continue to improve his post game, coupled with his good perimeter shot and handles, and he could definitely be a force. This is a guy who I think by sophomore year will see major minutes, and could end up being a starter his 2nd year here depending on his position depth.
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Sounds too much like Woolridge. I'd like to see this guy actually try to put his larger body to good use.
 
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BTNO, one could have said exactly the same thing about Renaldo Woolridge. I am hopeful Davis is a good player for us, but still have a bitter taste in my mouth as far as Woolridge's progression. As a person I really liked him, but he never really had the skill set to match the size he grew into.
 
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10ASEEVOLSFAN said:
BTO, what you think the chances of Yemi? If he develops some offensive game? I know people compare him to Festus Ezeli from Vanderbilt.
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That's actually a great question as well, he has the body and size to be like an Ezeli, who obviously made it to the NBA.

Exciting times to think about.
 
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The difference between Davis and Woolridge is that Davis handles and shot are much better at this point than Woolridge was. Also, I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure Woolridge was always pretty tall for his age, don't think he grew 8 inches in 2 years.

Also, I don't believe Woolridge had the work ethic that Davis does...if Davis committs himself I think he's and all-sec type guy.
 
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DaDuRkEr said:
BTNO, one could have said exactly the same thing about Renaldo Woolridge. I am hopeful Davis is a good player for us, but still have a bitter taste in my mouth as far as Woolridge's progression. As a person I really liked him, but he never really had the skill set to match the size he grew into.
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Well, it worked pretty well for Anthony Davis. He was a guard mostly in hs and had a hell of a growth spurt. Post players that can handle the ball and shoot....are you kidding? I'll take them all day long.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
The difference between Davis and Woolridge is that Davis handles and shot are much better at this point than Woolridge was. Also, I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure Woolridge was always pretty tall for his age, don't think he grew 8 inches in 2 years.

Also, I don't believe Woolridge had the work ethic that Davis does...if Davis committs himself I think he's and all-sec type guy.
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IIRC, Woolridge was a 6'4 SG by his sophomore year of HS.
 
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I met this family on a flight leaving one of their OVs to another school. I didn't know anything about them other than he looked like a basketball player.

Anyhow, we struck up a friendly conversation like most southerners do. They seem like a really nice family and Austin seems like a great young man. I don't know what kind of basketball player he is or will be (but based on his ranking I can guess), but I will tell you this. He will be a great representative of whichever school he chooses. I hope it is UT like the rest of you.
 
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