Seems like it was suggested in one of the VQ updates from Rob Lewis, maybe. Talked about Pember redshirting and that it seemed Gaines was not in favor of it, most likely (IMO) because he feels he already did that by attending prep school for a year, post graduate. He is already 20 years old, and will be 21 in January. For perspective, Grant Williams is only 40 days older than Gaines.
Same here. I mentioned it just yesterday responding to Golfballs post inquiring about SF/wings. An article from Busting Brackets sort of broke down the schools recruiting Houstan and suggested Tennessee would not spend much time recruiting Houstan and would be better served spending their efforts on Banchero and Smith. Not sure what kind of relationship we currently have with him, but we certainly have deeper relationships with PB and JS, so that is no surprise.
All common sense predictions. It's not hard to predict who the top 8 are going to be and I think it's laughable at some of the opinions of JJJ as a player. I personally think JJJ will likely go pro before the other 2. I don't know much about Springer, but knowing the Johnson family story I'd be surprised if he was a one and done type.
Johnson is currently a projected late lottery pick. If his play matches his hype, what do you think is going to hold him back from taking the one-and-done route? Certainly not the Johnson family story. You strike while the iron is hot. He can single-handedly rewrite the Johnson family story with an NBA lottery pick contract.
Why not? It's happened numerous times over the years and it's usually been from a kid who's family value education and ethics over money and fame. If you have ever met them you'd know how important those values are to him and his family. I don't think anyone should turn down guaranteed millions over education but everyone doesn't feel the same way. His family has some wealth I believe so it's not like he is currently struggling. I'm just saying it would not surprise me at all to see him in Knoxville for 2-3 years.
