Predictions of players leaving early.

[TrueVol1970]

What players will leave UT early for the NBA this year. This is my predictions.

KC
JJJ
SV

Also Barns will suddenly retire before next season.

 

[vol94]

What players will leave UT early for the NBA this year. This is my predictions.

KC
JJJ
SV

Also Barns will suddenly retire before next season.

Chandler will leave imo. I was surprised to hear this morning that the other two could test the NBA waters. I don’t see neither getting drafted so I’d assume they would return.

 

[Volprofch05]

Chandler will leave imo. I was surprised to hear this morning that the other two could test the NBA waters. I don’t see neither getting drafted so I’d assume they would return.

There seems to be no downside to being evaluated by the NBA and receiving feedback, whether you are seriously considering leaving or not

 

[JoAllan]

Chandler

I would assume in this new transfer world a couple will also transfer; however I don’t see any of the starters or impactful players transferring.

 

[vol94]

There seems to be no downside to being evaluated by the NBA and receiving feedback, whether you are seriously considering leaving or not

Agree.

 

[vol94]

There seems to be no downside to being evaluated by the NBA and receiving feedback, whether you are seriously considering leaving or not

I should have used a different word other than surprise. The thought of them leaving early hadn’t crossed my mind until this morning’s Big Orange Sunday. I only listened for 10 min and had enough.

 

[Zues1]

I noticed in the post game presser JJJ said he was going to miss playing with these guys.
Read into that what you will.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I noticed in the post game presser JJJ said he was going to miss playing with these guys.
Read into that what you will.

I don’t read anything into it. Fulk is leaving and everybody assumes KC is as well. 2022-23 could be a similar roster, but it will be a different team missing some guys.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I don’t read anything into it. Fulk is leaving and everybody assumes KC is as well. 2022-23 could be a similar roster, but it will be a different team missing some guys.

Its not going to be as good of a team, which just depresses me. Freaking Michigan...why does it seem like we have to play perfectly to win a tournament game and watching these other teams well, they don't.

 

[vol94]

I could see Powell and possibly Bailey going through the portal. This is their 2nd stop so it depends if they want to start over at a new school.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

BHH has already informed the staff he’s coming back.

Bailey and Powell are most likely to leave.

 

[Tennessee Vols Fan!!!!]

As good as JJJ and Santi were this season, I don't see them getting drafted

 

[Tennessee Vols Fan!!!!]

BHH has already informed the staff he’s coming back.

Bailey and Powell are most likely to leave.

Source?

 

[vol94]

Its not going to be as good of a team, which just depresses me. Freaking Michigan...why does it seem like we have to play perfectly to win a tournament game and watching these other teams well, they don't.

Thinking the same thing but look at Duke vs Mich State. That is usually a sweet 16 or elite 8 game. But I agree w your post. It’s the luck of the draw every last few tourneys where a team gets hot against us or we go ice cold. Or a controversial foul, etc at end of game. I’m still not over this loss and will probably take a few days focus on my job to get over it.

 

[SDV]

As good as JJJ and Santi were this season, I don't see them getting drafted

Dude, what? JJJ has been balling his ass off the last 1/2 of the season

 

[VolArmy74]

JJJ should test the waters, as he just finished his best stretch of basketball in his career. I don't know that he'd even get drafted this year or next though.

Santi can play in an overseas league and make 6 figures. Maybe even 7 in a few select spots, but low 6 would probably be more realistic. But who knows how much he wants that vs staying st UT another year.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I could see Powell and possibly Bailey going through the portal. This is their 2nd stop so it depends if they want to start over at a new school.

Powell would have to sit out a year. Bailey only has to graduate to transfer and play immediately.

 

[sechamp2012]

KC - gone
fulk-gone
Bailey-Portal
Rest stay

 

[TrueVol1970]

I could see Powell and possibly Bailey going through the portal. This is their 2nd stop so it depends if they want to start over at a new school.

Bailey yes but Powell could be a possible starter next year, depending on who bails.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

KC - gone
fulk-gone
Bailey-Portal
Rest stay

I think that is the most likely scenario, although if JJJ leaves Bailey might stick around. Especially if Phillips goes somewhere else.

I’m most worried about JJJ leaving. I’m assuming KC won’t return.

 

[vol94]

Dude, what? JJJ has been balling his ass off the last 1/2 of the season

Doesn’t mean he gets drafted. He may stand a better chance as a free agent. His chances will improve is he can continue to work on his ball handling and finish at the rim. He did much better doing that the last month of season with mid range jumper.

 

[Tennessee Vols Fan!!!!]

Dude, what? JJJ has been balling his ass off the last 1/2 of the season

He's not young and only started having an all around feel for the game the last part of the season. I'm a huge Jojo fan but he wouldn't be drafted. He's a great player and is the leader of this team

 

[SDV]

I’d love to have him back another year. He is growing as a player before our eyes

 

[JRVOL11]

KC-Fulk-bailey most likely. I think Powell sticks around & grind it out this off season.

 

[SoilVol]

What players will leave UT early for the NBA this year. This is my predictions.

KC
JJJ
SV

Also Barns will suddenly retire before next season.

KC is 1-and-done. I would be shocked if he stayed.
JJJ and Santi will get evaluated, I would be shocked if they didn't, Barnes encourages this (see: Williams, Pons, etc doing this). But I don't think either is going to leave. Of the two, JJJ is most likely.
I don't know who "Barns" is.