The Official “Regular Posters of the Basketball Forum” Thread

[VolFreakJosh]

Penny is desperate because his a$$ knows he’ll get fired if he doesn’t produce results.

 

[VolGee4]

Penny is desperate because his a$$ knows he’ll get fired if he doesn’t produce results.

He wanted to hire Larry Brown a couple of years ago, and his AD at the time wouldn’t approve it.

 

[walkenvol]

He wanted to hire Larry Brown a couple of years ago, and his AD at the time wouldn’t approve it.

Because Brown was in his late 70’s and now he’s 81. They’re not getting the Larry Brown everyone thinks of. Diminished capacity is real.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

Hell of a hire IMO

Why is it a great hire? The last time I see him coaching was in 2018 when he was coaching an Italian team and he was fired halfway through the season with a 5-19 record.

 

[VolGee4]

Because Brown was in his late 70’s and now he’s 81. They’re not getting the Larry Brown everyone thinks of. Diminished capacity is real.

Maybe so. Have no idea. But Penny’s weakness is on court coaching, mainly offense.

 

[YankeeVol]

Why is it a great hire? The last time I see him coaching was in 2018 when he was coaching an Italian team and he was fired halfway through the season with a 5-19 record.

Did pretty well at SMU (even if he was cheating)

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Did pretty well at SMU (even if he was cheating)

He’s nothing more than a desperate hire

 

[VolsSportsFan]

How have I never seen this?

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Can anyone tell me exactly why the NBA has the one & done rule? What is the reason? I could only find one article that remotely addresses it, and it says the rule was implemented to benefit the NBA's game - that's it.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Can anyone tell me exactly why the NBA has the one & done rule? What is the reason? I could only find one article that remotely addresses it, and it says the rule was implemented to benefit the NBA's game - that's it.

To keep the NBA away from high schools.

USATODAY.com - Teen draftees grounded until 19 under new deal

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Can anyone tell me exactly why the NBA has the one & done rule? What is the reason? I could only find one article that remotely addresses it, and it says the rule was implemented to benefit the NBA's game - that's it.

I’m sure it’s not the only reason but it’s a great benefit to the NBA, it gives you a chance to see guys in college against similar competition and how they do…this lowers the chances of drafting a bust/complete non-factor verse drafting a kid straight out of HS.

 

[LeannaVol]

Since some have alluded to Tamba being a take in order to help keep the B Maze pipeline open, and we just got Edwards committed, I'm wondering who else is is involved with Maze that may be coming down the road. Anyone know who is a part of the program? Who is nationally ranked?

 

[cncchris33]

Since some have alluded to Tamba being a take in order to help keep the B Maze pipeline open, and we just got Edwards committed, I'm wondering who else is is involved with Maze that may be coming down the road. Anyone know who is a part of the program? Who is nationally ranked?

•Blue Cain in 2023. Also from Knox Catholic.
•Jahseem Felton in 2024. From North Carolina.

 

[Volfanatic_20]

•Blue Cain in 2023. Also from Knox Catholic.
•Jahseem Felton in 2024. From North Carolina.

Regarding Cain

I wouldn’t call him a priority at all at the moment, more like someone they are evaluating

-VQ

 

[HalfullVol]

fun question(s)

how much bank is Fulky gonna be hauling in with NIL?

who right now at UTK is a more popular athlete?

 

[cncchris33]

fun question(s)

how much bank is Fulky gonna be hauling in with NIL?

who right now at UTK is a more popular athlete?

He'll land a sick endorsement deal with Pal's.

 

[walkenvol]

He'll land a sick endorsement deal with Pal's.

I hope so as he’s given it all for TN - can’t think of another UT player who’s battled through more adversity then him

 

[cncchris33]

I hope so as he’s given it all for TN - can’t think of another UT player who’s battled through more adversity then him

Jenis Grindstaff and Charles Hathaway were the last two to experience the kind of physical adversity.

 

[wtmvol]

Jenis Grindstaff and Charles Hathaway were the last two to experience the kind of physical adversity.

Jenis also had excruciating adversity aside from the physical. He was a really good dude. Used to eat lunch with him some in the Gibbs cafeteria.

 

[VolGee4]

Jenis also had excruciating adversity aside from the physical. He was a really good dude. Used to eat lunch with him some in the Gibbs cafeteria.

I played pick up with him one day. Was drilling them from everywhere.

 

[cncchris33]

Jenis also had excruciating adversity aside from the physical. He was a really good dude. Used to eat lunch with him some in the Gibbs cafeteria.

Yep, lost both parents in college. Tore his ACL twice. Just a pretty tough few years for him.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Alexander got swole!

 

[TrippieRedd]

Alexander got swole!

That Lil Wayne to the far left?

 

[Dallasbowlin]

That Lil Wayne to the far left?

Lol. Baulkman.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Lol. Baulkman.

Dang the colored dreads got me