Tennessee Vols Basketball Recruiting

[bleedingTNorange]

I know his name was tossed around for fun a few weeks back, but before I get my hopes up what is the realistic chance of landing Kessler? I know we will call just like everyone else, but do we have a real shot at being a major player in his recruitment?

I would feel a lot better about next year after losing 4-starters if we bring in Chandler, BHH, Kessler, and a transfer guard who can shot from the perimeter.

Well the fact his dad reached out weeks ago to the staff to let them know he’d be available would suggest we will be a player

 

[bleedingTNorange]

He’s a UGA legacy so I’d imagine they’ll be tough to beat

He was a legacy first time around too, I don’t see it

 

[bleedingTNorange]

True but Tom Crean is a top notch recruiter

Not really, he hasn’t recruited well at UGA outside of Anthony Edwards

 

[VolFreakJosh]

He was a legacy first time around too, I don’t see it

I don’t think even gave us a serious look during his recruitment, especially canceling his visits to Knoxville.

It would shock me if Barnes was able to convince him to come here.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

They’d both be able to get plenty of minutes so it wouldn’t really matter. But I don’t think Kessler has a slam dunk case for a waiver which could be a problem

It is widely expected one time waiver is passed

 

[cncchris33]

TBH I could see Barnes using a Fulky 4 / Kessler 5 lineup depending on the opponent matchup.

Not sure I’d Sharpie in BHH as a starter either. He’s obviously very talented but we have to keep in mind he will be very young - a high school senior age-wise

BHH was originally a 2021 kid who reclassified into 2022, and is now considering dropping back down to 2021. He will be 18 when the 2021-22 season starts, but I believe he has a later birthday for the 2021 class.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

TBH I could see Barnes using a Fulky 4 / Kessler 5 lineup depending on the opponent matchup.

Not sure I’d Sharpie in BHH as a starter either. He’s obviously very talented but we have to keep in mind he will be very young - a high school senior age-wise

I agree on Fulky at 4 being possible, BHH is actually currently high school senior age...’21 was his original class

 

[bleedingTNorange]

BHH is a projected lottery pick.

He’s a solid rebounder, can get to the rim, and has a decent 3 point stroke for a big man. It would be hard to keep him off the floor.

I can’t speak for Barnes cause I’m not the coach, but I think having Fulky and BHH on the floor at the same time wouldn’t be a bad idea.

It’ll be interesting to see how Barnes shapes up this roster if Fulky comes back.

BHH/Fulk/Kessler at 4/5...80 minutes/3 players is 26.6mpg..don’t care who starts.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I don’t think even gave us a serious look during his recruitment, especially canceling his visits to Knoxville.

It would shock me if Barnes was able to convince him to come here.

It wouldn’t me

 

[SGMVols]

I agree on Fulky at 4 being possible, BHH is actually currently high school senior age...’21 was his original class

Ah, gotcha. That changes things then. Alas, that also means he’s eligible to go one and done. Darn.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Well the fact his dad reached out weeks ago to the staff to let them know he’d be available would suggest we will be a player

Good to know. Wasn't sure if that actually happened or was just a rumor or not. Hope we land him.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

We need Corey Walker to stay and get minutes, but Barnes will probably run him off.

Barnes gives Pember, Gaines, and Plavsic valuable minutes.

His work ethic must be extremely poor if he couldn’t see the floor here.

He’ll probably end up transferring out and end up at some mid major school.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Ah, gotcha. That changes things then. Alas, that also means he’s eligible to go one and done. Darn.

Yes, which is where the talk of him going prep for a year and then NBA without any college was mentioned too. Even if he was a year younger if he reclassed he could go NBA as a one and done.

 

[walkenvol]

Kessler would be backup 5 to Fulky IMO

BHH would be back up 4 to Fulky IMO

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Barnes gives Pember, Gaines, and Plavsic valuable minutes.

His work ethic must be extremely poor if he couldn’t see the floor here.

He’ll probably end up transferring out and end up at some mid major school.

Yeah, just like Burns too and look at him now. Barnes needs to swallow some damn pride and play the kid. This game isnt played in the 60's anymore you have to score.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Yeah, just like Burns too and look at him now. Barnes needs to swallow some damn pride and play the kid. This game isnt played in the 60's anymore you have to score.

I get your point but Burns isn’t exactly killing it for 6’9, 280 pound dude. Weaker competition etc etc.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Yeah, just like Burns too and look at him now. Barnes needs to swallow some damn pride and play the kid. This game isnt played in the 60's anymore you have to score.

Burns failed a drug test.

He was gone either way.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Burns failed a drug test.

He was gone either way.

Whoop tee do. Its weed the world isnt going to end if he was still around. I would put a good amount of money that more than 60% of the football team smokes it

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I get your point but Burns isn’t exactly killing it for 6’9, 280 pound dude. Weaker competition etc etc.

He played well against Nova. And hes a big body that we desperately need.

 

[TrippieRedd]

He played well against Nova. And hes a big body that we desperately need.

So one game.

 

[germanicus]

Barnes had an entire team full of those guys last year and we were headed toward the NIT.

I'm not sure people realize just how rare and special that Williams, Admiral, and Bone group really was. Which makes it all the more painful that they only won 3 tourney games as a group.

Barnes’ issue isn’t 5 star one and dones. His issue is 3 and 4 star washouts. If the 2017 and 2018 3 and 4 stars aren’t washouts, Barnes has the “developmental” players who are supposed to be his strength. If he doesn’t recruit Keon and Jaden for this year, 2021 would have been a disaster.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Whoop tee do. Its weed the world isnt going to end if he was still around. I would put a good amount of money that more than 60% of the football team smokes it

Either way, he violated team rules.

There’s really not much Barnes could have done in that situation.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Theres a guy on TB's show, saying Edwards might be reclassifying to this class. Caller also said if Edwards comes Springer is probably back.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Good to know. Wasn't sure if that actually happened or was just a rumor or not. Hope we land him.

I’m not suggesting it’s a done deal or that he won’t entertain other schools, but I definitely think we will be a legit contender.

 

[cncchris33]

Caller on Basilio just said that BJ Edwards is reclassifying to 2021, and if he does, AND Jaden Springer doesn't go pro, then Springer will return to Tennessee and play with Edwards.

I find that very hard to believe, but he was very confident in saying it.