Tennessee Vols Basketball Recruiting

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cncchris33 said:
Haha...I know a setup when I see it. 😀

But seriously, it wasn't an intentional effort to ignore your question, but rather an effort to answer your question and address SJA's comment, simultaneously.
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Darn you. You sniffed out my trap! Well done on being efficient. Have a good day my Vol brother!
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
There’s a really good chance the portal is much smaller/less talented this year, tons of guys used to their free year last year so pickings are going to be slimmer.
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Should be a lot of good non P5 players who think they are playing below their talent level and want to test themselves in the SEC
 
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mr.checkerboards said:
For me yes. You can't teach the size, trust thyself to teach the skills
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6-3 combo guards are as common as a 4-legged dog. BJ Edwards, for example, is exactly that, and almost assuredly a better shooter. Why bring in another version of that who has already proven that he can't play in a weaker league? If Hayes can't cut it for a below average NC State team in a terrible ACC, why would you believe he can step up in class on a more talented team in a more competitive conference (currently) and the light suddenly come on for him? If he were 6-7, I might feel differently, but I just don't understand what you find so impressive about a 6-3 combo guard as if he were a unicorn at that size and position.
 
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JRVOL11 said:



Get him Rick.
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He's a four/three. If James is coming back, and with BHH and ON on the roster next year, he'll have to share PT. He might want to find a place where he is sure to start and play 30 minutes a game. Unless James leaves, I just don't see that for him here.
 
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youcancallmeAl said:
He's a four/three. If James is coming back, and with BHH and ON on the roster next year, he'll have to share PT. He might want to find a place where he is sure to start and play 30 minutes a game. Unless James leaves, I just don't see that for him here.
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If he’s as good as his ranking. He will have playing time. Right now there isn’t a guy behind James that’s a viable back up. No reason a guy as talented as Philips can’t get 20-25 mins on next year’s team.
 
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SJAVol32 said:
If he’s as good as his ranking. He will have playing time. Right now there isn’t a guy behind James that’s a viable back up. No reason a guy as talented as Philips can’t get 20-25 mins on next year’s team.
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I just don't see how Barnes could promise him that many minutes and keep James, Maschack, ON, and BHH happy. Now, if James chooses to leave, then that changes.
 
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SJAVol32 said:
If he’s as good as his ranking. He will have playing time. Right now there isn’t a guy behind James that’s a viable back up. No reason a guy as talented as Philips can’t get 20-25 mins on next year’s team.
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And James can slide to the 3, full time (mostly).

Zeigler/Edwards
Vescovi/Powell/Diboundje
James/Mashack/Phillips
Nkamhoua/BHH/Phillips
Plavsic/Aidoo/Tamba

Competition will be fierce for playing time, but that was true 6 months ago when Phillips committed, as well. He had Tennessee in his final 3-4, then. Can't imagine that he's suddenly scared off because of having to earn playing time.
 
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cncchris33 said:
And James can slide to the 3, full time (mostly).

Zeigler/Edwards
Vescovi/Powell/Diboundje
James/Mashack/Phillips
Nkamhoua/BHH/Phillips
Plavsic/Aidoo/Tamba

Competition will be fierce for playing time, but that was true 6 months ago when Phillips committed, as well. He had Tennessee in his final 3-4, then. Can't imagine that he's suddenly scared off because of having to earn playing time.
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Agree. Elite players earn their time.
 
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cncchris33 said:
And James can slide to the 3, full time (mostly).

Zeigler/Edwards
Vescovi/Powell/Diboundje
James/Mashack/Phillips
Nkamhoua/BHH/Phillips
Plavsic/Aidoo/Tamba

Competition will be fierce for playing time, but that was true 6 months ago when Phillips committed, as well. He had Tennessee in his final 3-4, then. Can't imagine that he's suddenly scared off because of having to earn playing time.
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Zeigler/Edwards
Vescovi/Powell/Bailey
James/Phillips/Mashak
BHH/Phillips
Uros/Aidoo/Tamba
 
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youcancallmeAl said:
I just don't see how Barnes could promise him that many minutes and keep James, Maschack, ON, and BHH happy. Now, if James chooses to leave, then that changes.
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Barnes doesn’t make playing time promises to kids. The best players are going to play. I get keeping kids happy but Rick wants to win and he puts the best players out there that he believes gives them that chance.
 
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