Josiah James groin injury

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VFL49er said:
It’s weird how much hate on this board our best freshman gets before his first year is even up
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True, but his rating brings immediate high expectations.

While no one expects anything from Gaines and Pember.
 
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vols 30 said:
True, but his rating brings immediate high expectations.

While no one expects anything from Gaines and Pember.
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I understand people had expectations but as @Stoked articulated above, he has performed well in comparison to similarly ranked player in his class. If he has super disappointed anybody, it’s more of a problem with their expectations, especially when considering the missed practice time he had this offseason, than his play. But I think he’s played better than what people have given him credit for anyhow
 
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James like Most Freshmen Will Have Freshmen Moments. I am happy to have James to go along 2020 Signing Class. I hope Barnes can get another Post Player if there is another opening for 2020. JMO.
 
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SlyStone said:
Just my opinion, but some Vol fans were expecting James to have a similar impact like Anthony Edwards at Georgia or Achuwa at Memphis have had. James though a 5 star will likely blossom next year. But this year he has had to get adjusted to the level of college D1 and Barnes system. Expectation for next season will be high. The incoming Frosh will likely have to adjust as well.
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While I think JJJ will eventually develop into a nice player, I think 2 of our incoming freshmen, Springer and Johnson, will have much more of an impact than JJJ has had because they are a lot more talented at this point of their careers.
 
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livefaith said:
Our fanbase isn't able to "act like we've been there yet". Get a 5* player and if he's not Kobe by the first tournament, then they start whining. James is the best freshman player that we have right now. Glad he's here.
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That’s not saying a whole lot based on our other freshmen, but I am glad we have JJJ.
 
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Dougie_D said:
I’m not trying to be negative. It sucks that he has been dealing with an issue.. but my immediate reaction was that TN was using his injury as an excuse to why we haven’t been winning. It’s like when they announced Turner was dealing with a bad shoulder and we all go “well that makes sense”.
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Don’t let facts get in the way of your opinions
 
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vols 30 said:
True, but his rating brings immediate high expectations.

While no one expects anything from Gaines and Pember.
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How high are these expectations? Are they realistic? Did you pay any attention to Stoked’s post showing stats for all the 5 star freshman guards?
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
How high are these expectations? Are they realistic? Did you pay any attention to Stoked’s post showing stats for all the 5 star freshman guards?
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Also if he was throwing up shots like Edwards (sec leader in attempts i think) he would be averaging more points..he is shooting better from 3....
 
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Freak said:
I haven't seen this discussed, but looks like he's been struggling with a groin injury. Not sure how much it has affected his game.

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Shoulda left out "injury" in the thread title just for lulz.
 
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