It’s really exciting!
I’m very surprised SC isn’t in the top 20 at least. They have quite a bit graduating. I haven’t done a deep dive to see who has extra eligibility but would have thought they would take a couple top players in this class.
Any of the SC fans care to explain? Genuinely curious. Thought yall would take a forward and off guard in this class. I know McDowell is signed and she is a great prospect.
Obviously not hurting and who is coming back are awesome players. Don’t think anything is wrong there just curious.
South Carolina recruited some elite talent and expected they would join the birdie nest as Coach Staley puts it.
Two of which(Civil and Prawl), just wanted to be in Tennessee more. GBO!
I’m a firm believer in high school and transfer portal recruiting goes hand and hand. As Coach Caldwell, Coach Lazo, and Coach Tubner arrived on Rocky Top and began the process of welcoming talented transfer after transfer that was a sign of the ability of this staff to recruit at a very high level.
The results in the first month in Knoxville landing the best transfer portal class in the SEC that included winning the recruiting battle over LSU to sign Ruby Whitehorn proved they were elite recruiters.
Another factor that was overlooked is that once this staff hit the AAU scene this summer all the coaches from Caldwell, Lazo, Burdette, Barrier, and Tubner that were shown at AAU circuits were instantly connecting with prospects as they were making official offers and reoffering players that were evaluated.
They didn’t miss on a single prospect and landed the best recruiting class in the country.
247Sports got it right.
ESPN I can’t fully validate until they change Jaida Civil rankings. No way she is the #32 player in the 2025 class. You don’t miss a highly talented prospect rating that badly.
A few keep bringing up unsigned players. This staff has moved on from and did along time ago for valid purposes. You don’t need those players. They signed five players that checked every single box and fit the Coach Caldwell system that has already set records in four games so far this season.
