Tennessee Vols Basketball Recruiting

[golfballs]

Any issue with Corey Walker doesn’t appear to talent-related.

Yikes

 

[cncchris33]

Uros aint great, im talking about someone who can actually play.

I don’t disagree, but you simply said Barnes had never had that type size before (and I’m assuming you solely meant at Tennessee). Just pointing out that he currently does.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Oh I thought that was the other walker. I can’t fathom Corey Walker starting over Fulkerson

Nah, the other Walker was the UFO

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I don’t disagree, but you simply said Barnes had never had that type size before (and I’m assuming you solely meant at Tennessee). Just pointing out that he currently does.

So nit picking, sorry I wasnt specific enough for you.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Let me be clear as well, this isn’t a done deal or even close to it, just a possibility. There will be quite a few names and I expect Tennessee to be super active, they are an appealing program and Chandler helps that quite a bit as well.

 

[golfballs]

I know WK hasn’t played much this season but would seem like next years roster would really open up for him, unless they happen to rerturn their front court

 

[cncchris33]

So nit picking, sorry I wasnt specific enough for you.

Good grief, man. Have a snickers. Are you that easily triggered in person? Do you react that way to clarification in real life?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I know WK hasn’t played much this season but would seem like next years roster would really open up for him, unless they happen to rerturn their front court

A lot of UNC fans feel he should’ve been playing much more, they’ve haven’t been happy with Roy about that...he led them to a win the other night and then hardly played the next game.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Basilio just said his dad is Alec and the father is reaching out to programs. I wonder who runs the séances.

BTW, “uncle”.

 

[cncchris33]

A lot of UNC fans feel he should’ve been playing much more, they’ve haven’t been happy with Roy about that...he led them to a win the other night and then hardly played the next game.

Sounds a lot like how Cal has handled Dontaie Allen, and UK fans are pissed over it. Of course, Allen is an instate kid, too, which further fans the flames in that situation.

 

[cardvolfan]

I just hate it when they get our hopes up...period

Signed,
Beaten Down Fan

I take stock in NOTHING until it happens. Expectations are the root of all disappointments.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Basillio was talking about him a few weeks ago. Said he is really good on offense but doesnt play defense how the staff wants. Also showed up on campus out of shape. Said the staff's plan was to see how committed he is this summer, could be another Burns situation.

If true, and there are plenty of reasons to believe Basilio doesn't have a clue, but IF true this just bothers me. I understand there are certain expectations Barnes has for the defense. But, our defense has been less than stellar in several SEC games lately AND we have struggled to score. If Walker is "really good" on offense, he should have been playing. We have few reliable scoring threats on this team. I would trade lackluster defense if said player made up for it on the offensive end of the court.

For this reason, I believe the lack of Walker has to be for reasons not related to basketball. Its Burns 2.0 which is very sad. I'm trying to imagine just how good this team would be if Burns and Walker were on this roster and getting consistent playing time over ORN and an injured Fulky.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

If true, and there are plenty of reasons to believe Basilio doesn't have a clue, but IF true this just bothers me. I understand there are certain expectations Barnes has for the defense. But, our defense has been less than stellar in several SEC games lately AND we have struggled to score. If Walker is "really good" on offense, he should have been playing. We have few reliable scoring threats on this team. I would trade lackluster defense if said player made up for it on the offensive end of the court.

For this reason, I believe the lack of Walker has to be for reasons not related to basketball. Its Burns 2.0 which is very sad. I'm trying to imagine just how good this team would be if Burns and Walker were on this roster and getting consistent playing time over ORN and an injured Fulky.

You mention 1 part of the OP’s post but ignore the other...he wasn’t not playing JUST because of his defensive issues.

 

[USAFgolferVol]

A lot of UNC fans feel he should’ve been playing much more, they’ve haven’t been happy with Roy about that...he led them to a win the other night and then hardly played the next game.

Just because fans think someone should be playing doesn't mean that someone should be playing. In fact, if a player isn't playing it's likely for good reasons

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Just because fans think someone should be playing doesn't mean that someone should be playing. In fact, if a player isn't playing it's likely for good reasons

Did I state otherwise?

 

[cardvolfan]

If true, and there are plenty of reasons to believe Basilio doesn't have a clue, but IF true this just bothers me. I understand there are certain expectations Barnes has for the defense. But, our defense has been less than stellar in several SEC games lately AND we have struggled to score. If Walker is "really good" on offense, he should have been playing. We have few reliable scoring threats on this team. I would trade lackluster defense if said player made up for it on the offensive end of the court.

For this reason, I believe the lack of Walker has to be for reasons not related to basketball. Its Burns 2.0 which is very sad. I'm trying to imagine just how good this team would be if Burns and Walker were on this roster and getting consistent playing time over ORN and an injured Fulky.

I wonder the same, but none of us know all the circumstances involved. As a fan, I want to say “give him a chance, Rick.” However, I realize I’m not privy to everything the coaches are exposed to. So, I have to trust Rick.

 

[cncchris33]

Just because fans think someone should be playing doesn't mean that someone should be playing. In fact, if a player isn't playing it's likely for good reasons

I think each scenario like that is unique. Most often, a player who isn’t playing isn’t playing for good reason, as you said. Other times, there are potentially underlying agendas that a coach feels have to prevail in order to keep up appearances.

 

[VOLED]

A lot of UNC fans feel he should’ve been playing much more, they’ve haven’t been happy with Roy about that...he led them to a win the other night and then hardly played the next game.

Was GA a serious player in his recruitment?

 

[Jack Burton]

Has WK reached out to us, or are we just speculating that he’s a target of ours?

 

[walkenvol]

I take stock in NOTHING until it happens. Expectations are the root of all disappointments.

Hard case of BVS

 

[The Dog]

Was GA a serious player in his recruitment?

That's where I thought he would end up, because his whole family went there, but I was dead wrong, the first time

 

[D3Athlete]

Jerry Meyer cb to Tennessee for BHH.

 

[BurninOrange]

Jerry Meyer cb to Tennessee for BHH.

Interest piqued. Wonder if he is guessing or if he knows something?

 

[D3Athlete]

Interest piqued. Wonder if he is guessing or if he knows something?

Rob been saying that we have been good shape in the War room past couple weeks.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Interest piqued. Wonder if he is guessing or if he knows something?

There must be smoke.

BHH has stated he loves the idea of playing with Kennedy Chandler.

Sounds like he’s leaning towards reclassifying. Things could change though.