Tennessee Vols Basketball Recruiting

[BillVol7]

It says Gonzaga or Texas Tech. Mostly likely Gonzaga apparently

Can’t believe we didn’t go all in on this guy. Nothing like putting all your eggs in 1 basket.

 

[walkenvol]

It says Gonzaga or Texas Tech. Mostly likely Gonzaga apparently

Imagine going from playing for Chattanooga to Gonzaga - talk about a culture change!

 

[VolOnthePlains]

Can’t believe we didn’t go all in on this guy. Nothing like putting all your eggs in 1 basket.

We have one spot left and it’s for a point guard.

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

Imagine going from playing for Chattanooga to Gonzaga - talk about a culture change!

Eh, Spokane is fairly indistinguishable from Chattanooga in terms of culture and Gonzaga itself is going to be smaller than but not grossly different from UTC. It's not like the kid's transferring from Bob Jones to Reed.

 

[Ace]

Every player is a role player. Your role may be superstar or substitute, but everyone has a role.

 

[Col_Cathcart]

Every player is a role player. Your role may be superstar or substitute, but everyone has a role.

Then why say role player? Why not just say player if that’s the definition? It’s not even a useful term.

 

[Probably_in_Class]

How is saying this writing him off? All I said was he was a role player last year, lol. As it stands right now he is our only true PG if we don't add another and will play 30+ mpg. I was just talking about last year.

Because you responded to my post saying he would NEVER be more than a role player...which I found ridiculous

 

[Probably_in_Class]

Nobody said it meant they’re not talented. Every player on a team has a role. By your definition, the term is meaningless. What would you call a player who plays significant minutes and isn’t a “role player”

You can google whatever you like, but I've never heard anyone who knows anything about basketball say a guy is either a "star" or a "role player." There are a hundred additional options with the most prominent being: starter. The most basic breakdown of a basketball team is you have 1-2 stars. Another 3-5 guys you label as starters, and then you get to role players. Your role players are the guy you only put in to press. Or the guy you put in to hit free throws. Or your defensive specialist. Or the guy you put in to foul the shi7 out of some a-hole. Regardless, a role player is a 1 or maybe 2 dimensional player that you use for a very specific "role" during the course of a game. My original response was to a guy who said ZZ will never be more than a role player for this team. That alone is ridiculous. However, he's already top 4 in minutes played. If you play more than half the game of every game, you aren't a role player. You're a freaking basketball player.

 

[SJAVol32]

*opens thread expecting recruiting news* *sees discussion* *closes thread* and repeat.

 

[Col_Cathcart]

You can google whatever you like, but I've never heard anyone who knows anything about basketball say a guy is either a "star" or a "role player." There are a hundred additional options with the most prominent being: starter. The most basic breakdown of a basketball team is you have 1-2 stars. Another 3-5 guys you label as starters, and then you get to role players. Your role players are the guy you only put in to press. Or the guy you put in to hit free throws. Or your defensive specialist. Or the guy you put in to foul the shi7 out of some a-hole. Regardless, a role player is a 1 or maybe 2 dimensional player that you use for a very specific "role" during the course of a game. My original response was to a guy who said ZZ will never be more than a role player for this team. That alone is ridiculous. However, he's already top 4 in minutes played. If you play more than half the game of every game, you aren't a role player. You're a freaking basketball player.

You must not listen to very many people talk about basketball then. You’ve seriously never heard people refer to Dennis Rodman as a role player? You’ve got a WAY more negative definition of that term than most people. I’d find you sources including former nba players, but I’m sure you’d dismiss them all as not knowing anything about basketball

 

[joevols89]

Because you responded to my post saying he would NEVER be more than a role player...which I found ridiculous

FALSE. Check who you are replying to before you make accusations like that. I said he was a role player last year. Period. I never said he would never be more than a role player.

 

[walkenvol]

Eh, Spokane is fairly indistinguishable from Chattanooga in terms of culture and Gonzaga itself is going to be smaller than but not grossly different from UTC. It's not like the kid's transferring from Bob Jones to Reed.

The Zag’s program has to be flush with cash, flying everywhere and staying in nice places. UTC buses everywhere, traveling on a budget. There were enough big programs interested in Smith that he’s probably landed an NIL deal and there’s not much if any of that at Chattanooga. That’s the culture change I was thinking about.

 

[Ryno14]

What does it say? I assume Illinois.

Zags insiders have been saying this guy was a lock if he withdrew from the draft for awhile (I have a buddy that I meet for drinks every other week and he is a big Zag fan and he talks about their insider like he’s our Stoerner/BTO/AV)

 

[cwbytruckers]

Eh, Spokane is fairly indistinguishable from Chattanooga in terms of culture and Gonzaga itself is going to be smaller than but not grossly different from UTC. It's not like the kid's transferring from Bob Jones to Reed.

Best thing about Spokane is Post Falls Idaho and Coeur d’Alene Idaho are near by. That lake and the ski areas are great.

 

[b_gann]

We’re in an embarrassing moment for the sport. They’ll have to rebalance it to maintain some equity. It’s going to be very tough given the reluctance of a court to limit options of the athletes regarding school choice or compensation. Pro sports solve parity with drafts, or try to. Not sure what they’ll do, but they’ll have to do something.

Really curious how this plays with football too.

 

[TrapVol]

Best thing about Spokane is Post Falls Idaho and Coeur d’Alene Idaho are near by. That lake and the ski areas are great.

Definitely one of the most beautiful areas in the country.

 

[ManchesterVol03]

Ramey gonna withdraw from the draft? One of the few that still has not.

 

[hotcypress]

Zags insiders have been saying this guy was a lock if he withdrew from the draft for awhile (I have a buddy that I meet for drinks every other week and he is a big Zag fan and he talks about their insider like he’s our Stoerner/BTO/AV)

Luckily, our insiders are free. You have to pay to get access to Caldwell's Zag boards,

 

[Lankykong]

Luckily, our insiders are free. You have to pay to get access to Caldwell's Zag boards,

I think Stoerner and BTO need to start a paid service for being more on top of things than 247 lately

(Sorry I’m being a hater 247, but it’s true)

 

[AngryButchJones]

I think Stoerner and BTO need to start a paid service for being more on top of things than 247 lately

(Sorry I’m being a hater 247, but it’s true)

And VQ for that matter

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

Definitely one of the most beautiful areas in the country.

Yep. It extends alll the way to the other side of Glacier National Park.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

And VQ for that matter

No kidding. We had to essentially get all of the Julian Phillips news and Tyrese Hunter news by digging through other school’s websites or through SF. What the heck is up with VQ lately? It’s like they forgot basketball as a sport existed.

 

[johnfnkelly]

No kidding. We had to essentially get all of the Julian Phillips news and Tyrese Hunter news by digging through other school’s websites or through SF. What the heck is up with VQ lately? It’s like they forgot basketball as a sport existed.

If the football team makes another leap then you can go ahead and forget about basketball coverage in the off-season.

 

[Lankykong]

No kidding. We had to essentially get all of the Julian Phillips news and Tyrese Hunter news by digging through other school’s websites or through SF. What the heck is up with VQ lately? It’s like they forgot basketball as a sport existed.

Oops, I think I meant VQ rather than 247. Shows how much attention I pay

 

[bleedingTNorange]

No kidding. We had to essentially get all of the Julian Phillips news and Tyrese Hunter news by digging through other school’s websites or through SF. What the heck is up with VQ lately? It’s like they forgot basketball as a sport existed.

There’s been some speculation that VQ is joining On3 and Rob Lewis is getting left behind, hasn’t been confirmed but if that is indeed the case maybe he’s essentially “quit” on VQ. Hubbs, Price & McKee have all been covering some hoops recruiting.