Jarnell Stokes names his top 3

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Gcrop said:
I also do think that getting Shaq Goodwin will lessen the blow tremendously for Memphis if Stokes chooses UT or Arky. PT might be harder to come by as a Tiger so Stokes might decide to go east or west of Memphis.
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Can't argue with that.
 
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Gcrop said:
I also do think that getting Shaq Goodwin will lessen the blow tremendously for Memphis if Stokes chooses UT or Arky. PT might be harder to come by as a Tiger so Stokes might decide to go east or west of Memphis.
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I agree.

On Brooks, I was not trying to compare to KE. I thought the guy was a little confused and sounded a little homerish. I don't take everything KE says seriously, but when he seems adamant, I figure he probably has legit info.
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GoVols2003 said:
I agree.

On Brooks, I was not trying to compare to KE. I thought the guy was a little confused and sounded a little homerish. I don't take everything KE says seriously, but when he seems adamant, I figure he probably has legit info.
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When it comes to recruiting in the city of Memphis, Brooks seems to be right most of the time.

BTW, someone has a fake KE Twitter account (@easterwoodnot) and he is teasing UK fans who think it is actually KE. Pretty comical.
 
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Gcrop said:
When it comes to recruiting in the city of Memphis, Brooks seems to be right most of the time.

BTW, someone has a fake KE Twitter account (@easterwoodnot) and he is teasing UK fans who think it is actually KE. Pretty comical.
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Haha @ Twitter comment.

Btw, I had to laugh at the portion of the Brooks interview when he was talking about Stokes. Do you remember that? That is when I thought homerism was at its best. It was when he was talking about Stokes either playing together with Shaq and others or if he can't sack up and handle competition, he could head to Arky or TN. I laughed at that one.
 
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GoVols2003 said:
Haha @ Twitter comment.

Btw, I had to laugh at the portion of the Brooks interview when he was talking about Stokes. Do you remember that? That is when I thought homerism was at its best. It was when he was talking about Stokes either playing together with Shaq and others or if he can't sack up and handle competition, he could head to Arky or TN. I laughed at that one.
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I do think it was kind of funny he basically called Stoked out. :birgits_giggle:
 
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#556
A little surprised to see Jarnell on the court last night with Southwind. I guess he is going to roll the dice and pray this last chance appeal comes through for him to play there this season.

IMO, in accordance to TSSAA policy, he should have to sit. I do think it is a little funny how a few local media people are kind of lobbying for this kid to become eligible though. It is not like he is a true hardship case.
 
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GoVols2003 said:
A little surprised to see Jarnell on the court last night with Southwind. I guess he is going to roll the dice and pray this last chance appeal comes through for him to play there this season.

IMO, in accordance to TSSAA policy, he should have to sit. I do think it is a little funny how a few local media people are kind of lobbying for this kid to become eligible though. It is not like he is a true hardship case.
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I'd heard that he was allowed to play because it was an exhibition game and not a sanctioned TSSAA event or something like that.
 
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MemphisCanes said:
I'd heard that he was allowed to play because it was an exhibition game and not a sanctioned TSSAA event or something like that.
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That is correct oh him being eligible bc its exhibition. I was just surprised that he is staying at Southwind for sure and playing without knowing a final ruling.
 
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Doesn't southwind have another talented high ranked player? Could be a two for one deal. How sweet it would be.
 
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Per VQ

Now the wait continues to see if Martin can pull a stunning coup and land five-star forward Jarnell Stokes out of Memphis. The fact that he made it through his hastily put together visit to Kentucky last week without committing was a definite positive for Tennessee.

It’s our understanding though that the staff has been in contact with Stokes’ family this week, contact initiated from the family’s side. So it seems safe to say that the Vols are still in there swinging. Some view Alex Poythress’s decision to sign with Kentucky as a sign that the ‘Cats are no longer a factor with Stokes. A sentiment that leads many to think it’s down to Memphis and Tennessee.

If Stokes waits to sign until the spring, something he hasn’t ruled out. Expect Tennessee to continue to recruit him at a fever pitch.
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If he doesn't sign this week, then we become the favorites IMO.
 
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zjcvols said:
If he doesn't sign this week, then we become the favorites IMO.
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I would not go that far.

I am pretty sure that it has been his dad's wish for quite a while that he wait until the spring signing period. I really think they want to watch how some teams progress and make sure that he does not go to a school where it appears the coach could bolt after he signs the LOI.
 
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GoVols2003 said:
I would not go that far.

I am pretty sure that it has been his dad's wish for quite a while that he wait until the spring signing period. I really think they want to watch how some teams progress and make sure that he does not go to a school where it appears the coach could bolt after he signs the LOI.
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And/or to see what players are showing out and might be heading to the league.
 
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If stokes is waiting to see how the season will go for the Vols, then he should be inclined to see more of the guys in Orange. There sure seems to appear to be some pieces in place for success if an elite NBA type talent joins them. Come on Jarnell we passed our first test. Wait and see some more!!!
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Jarnell was right behind the Memphis bench today decked out in Memphis gear.

He witnessed a pretty solid performance in front of a packed house at noon on a Tuesday.

Bodes well, I think.
 
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MemphisCanes said:
Jarnell was right behind the Memphis bench today decked out in Memphis gear.

He witnessed a pretty solid performance in front of a packed house at noon on a Tuesday.

Bodes well, I think.
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Pretty solid performance? :crazy:

Belmont played pretty solid. Memphis didn't play good basketball, they were just ridiculously more athletic than Belmont.
 
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#572
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Add Stokes next season to the players we have returning next year (Golden, McRae,Maymon, Hall, McBee) and we have an SEC East contender.
 
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I'd wear Florida gear to get a day out of school and go see a college basketball game.

*ducks lightning bolt
 
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MemphisCanes said:
Jarnell was right behind the Memphis bench today decked out in Memphis gear.

He witnessed a pretty solid performance in front of a packed house at noon on a Tuesday.

Bodes well, I think.
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He lives in Memphis. Sure. Means a lot. He's probably been to 1000 games.
 
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bamacheats said:
Pretty solid performance? :crazy:

Belmont played pretty solid. Memphis didn't play good basketball, they were just ridiculously more athletic than Belmont.
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Memphis had goods and bads.

Good: Shot 58%, held Belmont to 38%, 9 TOs, forced 18 TOs, 20 assists.

Bad: Allowed 20 offensive boards, 64% FT shooting.

Overall, I would say that is good basketball.
 
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