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#4,501
Just realized we could have 3 draft picks next year, all of them could be 1st round. Springer, Johnson and Pons, not bad at all.
 
#4,502
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TrippieRedd said:
Just realized we could have 3 draft picks next year, all of them could be 1st round. Springer, Johnson and Pons, not bad at all.
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Could be more. The increase in talent should help JJJ be more productive statistically and if he can figure out how to finish his point totals will easily be in the mid to high teens.
 
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BruinVol said:
Barnes keeps saying he hasn’t been healthy all year. I wonder how much his production has been hurt ,
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Hip injuries are significant in most sports. Even when you can play at 75%, psychologically you're still "guarded" which affects performance. My guess is his production has been significantly hampered.
 
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TrippieRedd said:
Just realized we could have 3 draft picks next year, all of them could be 1st round. Springer, Johnson and Pons, not bad at all.
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I think and really hope, UT will get 2 years from Keon. Unless, of course he balls his away into a lock lottery pick, which will be a great thing for next year's team and Keon's wallet
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
The next 3 likely decide the outcome of this season...they find a way to win all 3 and all of a sudden you are 16-10(8-5) with 5 games remaining, the NCAAT would seem very likely at that point. Drop a game or 2 out of these 3 and we likely won’t be in any sort of postseason play.
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1 down, 2 to go.
 
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golfballs said:
I think this can get people’s hopes up and set unrealistic expectations. What are the odds of this actually happening?
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Same thing happened with JJJ. I actually wouldn’t be surprised if one of springer, keon, or walker stayed for at least their sophomore season. Walker being the most likely IMO.
 
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TrippieRedd said:
Just realized we could have 3 draft picks next year, all of them could be 1st round. Springer, Johnson and Pons, not bad at all.
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I would not be surprised if Pons tests the NBA waters this season,someone sees his potential as a Rodman clone, takes him in the 2nd, g leagues him to convert the blocks into rebounds and Pons plays 15 years as Rodman II.
 
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Congrats Dog!

I never play myself as I’ve never felt lucky in that direction. You know the ole saying: “ Lucky in love, unlucky in cards” and I’m 38 years lucky in the first. Anyway, about 10 years back a friend of my parent’s (who unfortunately passed last week) hit a $2 million scratch off. Hadn’t seen her son in 12-15 years till today and he tells me a close friend of his hit a $1 million scratch off yesterday. So I sort of know 2 big scratch off winners
 
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walkenvol said:
Congrats Dog!

I never play myself as I’ve never felt lucky in that direction. You know the ole saying: “ Lucky in love, unlucky in cards” and I’m 38 years lucky in the first. Anyway, about 10 years back a friend of my parent’s (who unfortunately passed last week) hit a $2 million scratch off. Hadn’t seen her son in 12-15 years till today and he tells me a close friend of his hit a $1 million scratch off yesterday. So I sort of know 2 big scratch off winners
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That's awesome. I love to gamble, probably too much. The first year or 2 when Tennessee got the lottery, I never bought a scratch-off, probably because I knew how much I would love it. Finally starting buying a few and kept losing, so I set a limit of no more than $20 on payday. But, everytime I hit for a good chunk instead of stopping and being happy with my win, I go for the big win. Like tonight, after winning $200, I bought $50 more dollars of $10 and $5 tickets. That's usually where they get me. I did win $35 out of that last $50, I spent. So anyway, I ended up being a $183 winner tonight. Now, if I can just fight off the urge to buy any more tomorrow, I'll be alright
 
#4,520
#4,520
Sorry I’m already looking toward next year, but I’m curious. What’s our starting lineup going to be next year?

Vescovi
Springer
Johnson
Pons
Fulky

JJJ, Walker, Bailey first off the bench?
Then we have
Ticket
Uros
Jalen
Pember


Hopefully we can get a good transfer at the 4-5 as well.
 
#4,521
#4,521
TrippieRedd said:
Sorry I’m already looking toward next year, but I’m curious. What’s our starting lineup going to be next year?

Vescovi
Springer
Johnson
Pons
Fulky

JJJ, Walker, Bailey first off the bench?
Then we have
Ticket
Uros
Jalen
Pember


Hopefully we can get a good transfer at the 4-5 as well.
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You left off Nkamhoua.

My guess is that the first of two most hotly debated issues, assuming no roster changes (big assumption, at this point) will be positioning of Springer and Vescovi. Both are likely starters, but who is PG and who is SG is up for debate. The second issue will be who is the starter at the 3, JJJ or Keon Johnson? Both have been injured and JJJ will have the experience edge, so I lean towards him being the starter, initially.

Frankly, having 3 guys on the floor together that could all play the point is very appealing. They all specialize in something unique, as well.

Springer can get to the paint, finish at the rim, and an excellent defender.
Vescovi is an excellent shooter and passer.
JJJ is a great rebounder and developing into a really consistent shooter.
 
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cncchris33 said:
You left off Nkamhoua.

My guess is that the first of two most hotly debated issues, assuming no roster changes (big assumption, at this point) will be positioning of Springer and Vescovi. Both are likely starters, but who is PG and who is SG is up for debate. The second issue will be who is the starter at the 3, JJJ or Keon Johnson? Both have been injured and JJJ will have the experience edge, so I lean towards him being the starter, initially.

Frankly, having 3 guys on the floor together that could all play the point is very appealing. They all specialize in something unique, as well.

Springer can get to the paint, finish at the rim, and an excellent defender.
Vescovi is an excellent shooter and passer.
JJJ is a great rebounder and developing into a really consistent shooter.
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Thank you for pointing out Nkamhoua, knew I had forgotten someone.

JJJ at the 3 would be nice actually.

Springer/Vescovi
Other here
JJJ
Pons
Fulky

I like that more actually, but like you said, we will have to see how it shakes out.
 
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#4,523
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TrippieRedd said:
Sorry I’m already looking toward next year, but I’m curious. What’s our starting lineup going to be next year?

Vescovi
Springer
Johnson
Pons
Fulky

JJJ, Walker, Bailey first off the bench?
Then we have
Ticket
Uros
Jalen
Pember


Hopefully we can get a good transfer at the 4-5 as well.
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I think our starters this year will remain starters (Vescovi, JJJ, Pons, Fulkerson) and Springer will be the new starter. I don’t think who the starters are will matter much, minutes will be spread out more and I think each opponent will dictate who sees the most minutes.
 
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This is just a guess by me but I feel like Jalen Johnson will be a grad transfer next year.

Vescovi/Springer
Springer/Vescovi
JJJ
Pons
Fulky

I'm not sure who will be the main ball handler between Vescovi or Springer but both are capable and I think even with both in the lineup at the same time they will mix it up with who will bring the ball up. Once we get they get in their half court offense the 1 and 2 are pretty much interchangeable. With the motion, screens, and hedges. Springer definitely is the quicker of the two with the ball in his hands so if they need to push the ball up he's the guy. Both have really good court vision. We'll be in good hands next year and have JJJ that can also be a backup if we need him to bring the ball up. We're going to be extremely athletic and even better defensively.

Defensively I'd love to see a lineup of

Springer 6'5
Keon 6'5
JJJ 6'6
Pons 6'6
Fulk 6'9

Is a lengthy and super athletic lineup.
 
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