It's official. Lanier commits to Tennessee.

[UTK]

Seems like we can’t catch a break. We were definitely Final 4 caliber. Unfortunately we ran into Freak Show

*ran into refs

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Talent and production will always win out over seniority. If he's not the best player at his position, he will come off the bench.

That's not necessarily true

 

[NighthawkVol]

Missouri has Wal-Mart money.

 

[BigBadVol]

Ok so what's your 5th prediction?

Sanders.

 

[turbovol]

Missouri has Wal-Mart money.

How so? Wal-Mart is based in deepest, darkest Arkansas.....

 

[NighthawkVol]

How so? Wal-Mart is based in deepest, darkest Arkansas.....

Sam Walton is an alum. They’ve given millions to Mizzou.

 

[HighWaterVol]

CRB worked a miracle in the portal and absolutely killed it! Went 4 out of 5 and completely overhauled the roster. (Tyson would have been nice but wouldn’t have had enough minutes to go around)

Added two of the most efficient scorers in CBB last year, a legitimate stretch 4, and then a rim protector!

I’m not going to lie I was thinking after that Purdue game that our team was going to take a huge step back without DK, but thank goodness I was wrong.

This is how I felt too. Now I’m stoked.

 

[cardvolfan]

Cat twitter summary:
1. We never wanted him
2. UT is mediocre even with him
3. UK defenders will shut him down

And my personal favorite:

4. He wasn't good enough for the NBA to take, so there's no way he is good enough to play at Kentucky

Delusional folks over there.

 

[GoVols1998Yeah!]

Boom!

 

[omghulkhands]

Never a doubt

 

[TJVol95]

This is exciting

Both combined will be DC! GBO!

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

Talent and production will always win out over seniority. If he's not the best player at his position, he will come off the bench.

Barnes will play the best 'team' pieces.
That said, I expect JM to come back a much improved offensive player. Unless he catches the injury bug ... JM starts.

 

[hUTch2002]

So I guess the freaking out by some over the roster was a little premature and we should actually trust our HOF coach. Imagine that.

 

[tennesseeduke]

BM

 

[hUTch2002]

Typical Kensucky response from Corrupt Rafters.

“No surprise … he knows he wouldn’t get the minutes here that he will get at Tenn.”

That’s hilarious considering we have the better team.

 

[tennesseeduke]

RB got 2 of the top 5 scorers per possession in the country with Lanier and Darlingstone! Team will potentially be better than last years team now!

 

[RAVOL]

Practice will be fun to watch for those privileged to go. Battles for minutes I definitely see as a whole more players with more minutes than last year. Want be close except ZZ at end of year PG this good rarely comes off floor. In CHRIST Alone welcome Chaz to Big Orange Country . In CHRIST Alone

 

[tennesseeduke]

Missouri has Wal-Mart money.

Did they steal Walmart from Arkansas?

 

[hUTch2002]

Do you guys finally believe that I am “The Source?” The all knowing. I’m now 4/4 soon to be 5/5. It’s hard to be humble fellas.

Who’s the 5th that is to come?

 

[hUTch2002]

I call bullsh!t, you said we were NOT getting him until yesterday, when it was more than less a done deal

Let the blind squirrel have his nuts. We are all in on celebrating the amazing job Barnes has done.

 

[tennesseeduke]

Typical Kensucky response from Corrupt Rafters.

“No surprise … he knows he wouldn’t get the minutes here that he will get at Tenn.”

lol UK can’t beat us in anything now, even recruiting basketball players!

 

[Sudden Impact]

Do you guys finally believe that I am “The Source?” The all knowing. I’m now 4/4 soon to be 5/5. It’s hard to be humble fellas.

Simple. Would think you would/may/could be a reliable source, until you bragged about it.

 

[hUTch2002]

Maybe this place can take a deep breath now. We should have a nice team next season. We should definitely be back in the NCAA Tournament again.

Forget making the tourney. I just assume that much under Barnes. I say we’re at least Elite 8 again. From there it’s about matchups so tough to predict until you see brackets. I think we out-talent our way to the Elite 8 though, just like last year.

 

[hUTch2002]

Late '90's if you ask me.

Into the early 2000s. That’s the best comparison.

 

[hUTch2002]

Boom

I’m really feeling that boom TB. I’m just playing.