Awaka to the portal

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GoodTimeVol said:
Was it clear to others? Do I really need to say those posters name who would take that quote out of context and run with it. You guys realize how this board operates and the ppl who continually drive negative crap to get reactions, but yet call out the person not wanting that to happen…
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I'll take that as 'no I don't have any knowledge which refutes the point'. No biggie.
 
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VOLINVONORE said:
If you were a player with Awaka's talent and was not getting the playing time you wanted, would you not want to transfer somewhere you could have the opportunity to claymore minutes or even maybe start, what would you do? Few athletes would stay rather than transfer, especially if the HIL was higher. If I am a basketball player, I want to play basketball, not sit on the bench.
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In THIS CASE I am GUESSING his decision was in part because JP was getting a higher percentage of 5 minutes down the stretch. That and a healthy Phillips for post minutes too.

Hate it as I really loved his effort plays, but understand it. Might open a spot for a more offensive capable 4 guy through the portal.
 
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Maybe he wanted more NIL $ and Barnes was seeing Estrella as the one getting more minuets and $ next season. He can stay in the game longer and can score.
 
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OrangeBeachVol said:
Maybe he wanted more NIL $ and Barnes was seeing Estrella as the one getting more minuets and $ next season. He can stay in the game longer and can score.
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This is a big assumption on your part as JP has shown nothing except potential in his very limited minutes this season. I’m optimistic on JP, but realize it’s just hopeful optimism at this point. I predict we will sorely miss Tobe in a few games next season - at least I know I will miss watching him play.
 
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GoodTimeVol said:
Because insider info taken out of context into a “negative” gets spread all the time and Danny White clearly states that’s not what we wants.

Why does anybody post about anything on a vol message board if that is route you want to take?
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Welp...Godspeed, white knight.
 
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Awaka has a big body and he's athletic--that is why he's valuable--and his offense is steadily improving. An opposing center is not going to easily body him back to within 5 feet of the basket. Having some athletic muscle in the paint is a very good thing--and something that has been a issue for us in recent years.
 
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VOLINVONORE said:
If you were a player with Awaka's talent and was not getting the playing time you wanted, would you not want to transfer somewhere you could have the opportunity to claymore minutes or even maybe start, what would you do? Few athletes would stay rather than transfer, especially if the HIL was higher. If I am a basketball player, I want to play basketball, not sit on the bench.
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I like his game, but he likely would have average 7 minutes more a game if he didn't consistently pick up two quick fouls. Rick is very rigid on sitting you with foul trouble.
 
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papatomany said:
I like his game, but he likely would have average 7 minutes more a game if he didn't consistently pick up two quick fouls. Rick is very rigid on sitting you with foul trouble.
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He averages 8 fouls per 40 minutes so even without Barnes protecting him he's not likely to get a lot of minutes.
 
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Kas232323 said:
Such a bad take. WOW. He has every right to pursue his dream where he wants to. Sorry some fans get so emotional about it.
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VOLINVONORE said:
If you were a player with Awaka's talent and was not getting the playing time he wanted, would you not want to transfer somewhere you could have the opportunity to claymore minutes or even maybe start, what would you do? Few athletes would stay rather than transfer, especially if the HIL was higher. If I am a basketball player, I want to play basketball, not sit on the bench.
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I guess I’m different. I would listen to a HOF coach and his assistants that know more than me you and Awaka. He has improved dramatically and I guess the coaches don’t deserve any credit or consideration. I don’t believe there’s any collective out there willing to throw substantially more money at him than TN’s. If it’s more playing time then earn it. Lastly, there was nothing emotional about my response. No you’re not the adult in the room.
 
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BigBadVol said:
I guess I’m different. I would listen to a HOF coach and his assistants that know more than me you and Awaka. He has improved dramatically and I guess the coaches don’t deserve any credit or consideration. I don’t believe there’s any collective out there willing to throw substantially more money at him than TN’s. If it’s more playing time then earn it. Lastly, there was nothing emotional about my response. No you’re not the adult in the room.
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It could be as simple as him wanting to be closer to home since he's seen very little of his parents the last couple of years
 
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GBO18 said:
Hit the weight room Aidoo.
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If it is NIL money, we should not accept this without an all-out effort to re-recruit him. He has two more years of eligibility. I prefer him over Aidoo. Aidoo folded in the NCAA. Awaka can score and rebound. Don't calmly accept this without putting up a fight. He is a gamer, and he can learn not to foul.
 
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voltoo said:
If it is NIL money, we should not accept this without an all-out effort to re-recruit him. He has two more years of eligibility. I prefer him over Aidoo. Aidoo folded in the NCAA. Awaka can score and rebound. Don't calmly accept this without putting up a fight. He is a gamer, and he can learn not to foul.
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I'd like to think he can, too, but his career is half over and he hasn't learned, yet. And that won't change with a simple jersey swap to another school. So, whoever is paying him is likely not buying significantly more production than he's had at Tennessee if he doesnt rein it in. His ability didn't keep him off the floor. His lack of defensive discipline did.
 
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CAVPUT said:
Hope he does. I'm the most annoying poster on this board, and I'm not appreciating the competition.
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Pretty sure he’s kicking your ass on a per post basis.

Plus I don’t mind your relentless negativity now that the sky actually is falling 🥺
 
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