Josh Bone - What's the deal on him?

[UT's#1Fan]

Waiting Game Almost Over for Josh Bone - TENNESSEE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

I know he's a sharp shooter and played well for the Salukes but...

A) Why did he transfer to UT? To be closer to home?
B) Didn't seem like there's been much hype about him, why not? He seems like a great set shooter, which we need!
C) Does CBP plan to use him as in a significant backup roll (8-12 minutes/game)?

 

[Freak]

Steve Forbes recently described Bone as a very good defender and solid three-point shooter. Whether or not he can compete on this level remains to be seen.

He should be eligible for the USC game.

 

[Rockytoprowdy]

I'm not sure why I think this but I'm pretty sure one of the assistant coaches talked him into transferring. Been a while since I read that though.

 

[BasketvolsFan]

Is he on scholarship or a walk-on player and can he play point?

 

[zjcvols]

all he has to do is be a better defender and he can eat up McBee's minutes

 

[vet_4_ut]

There will be no boning or eating up of McBee's minutes. He's a solid player.
Now, if Bone can take up Agent 0's minutes (my nickname for swiperboy), then more power to him. I still haven't figured out what he has on Bruce to earn the 5 crap minutes he earns a game.
I wish he would redshirt, work on his skillsets, get stronger and be a productive player next year.

 

[Smokeybluetick]

I wouldn't give up on McBee yet! Don't the haters think the kid deserves a few games into his freshman walkon,repeat walkon season before becoming a superstar or a bust. He was a prolific scorer in high school,he hustles always and until he earns one he is not costing a schlorship! He has alot of the same qualities Dane Bradshaw had coming out of high school. Besides all that, his nicknames are fantastic " Sweet Tea McBee" the "Rutledge Rifleman" wow! I think he is my favorite player. Think about it, he is basically Tanner Wild with the chance of becoming much more!!! GO VOLS AND STMB!
If you want to be mad at a player try "Swipper Boy" lol!!!

 

[Shaun1985]

I don't think a SG would take Swiperboys minutes. But I forgot he was even on the team. Wow.

 

[UT's#1Fan]

Bone > Swiperboy and I haven't even seen Bone play.... 0 just isnt that good. Looks tooooo uncomfortable out there.

 

[Volfan_TrappedN_KY]

Seen him play at SIU. Not spectacular, but solid. Good stroke behind the arc.

 

[samdavol]

Seen him play at SIU. Not spectacular, but solid. Good stroke behind the arc.

no pun intended im sure...

 

[PineyBluff Vol]

I think the Prince needs to give up some of his minutes...last night pretty typical in my opinion.