Vanderbilt's Jaylen Carey commits to Tennessee

[Thunder Good-Oil]

8 points 6 rebounds in 20 minutes a game. His weakness is free throws. Strong rebounder will certainly help the team.

Unless he drastically improves after shooting and making several hundred a day this summer, he’ll need to get his 20 mpg in before TN is in the bonus. But, Phillips can’t hit them either. Maybe Estrella and Felix will be the end of game posts.

 

[RockyTop140]

I like this pickup. Been a while since we had a post with some actual moves on offense. Also fights hard on rebounds.

If we can land a shooter or two in the portal to go along with our PG transfer, I like the way next years team is looking

 

[Doctrippin]

I am pretty sure he will be at the 4. Should be a huge improvement over Igor either as a starter or coming off the bench.

This is shaping up to be a great team next year with that # 1 Maryland PG and Estrella and Okpara coming back. We need just need a Gainy PG to come off the bench

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

Don't get me wrong, I like the pick and think Carey fits in well. But I do wonder if this means no stretch 4 coming, Ament or otherwise. Where do the minutes go? Don't think you can keep five bigs happy, especially with how much Cade/Felix were playing last year.

 

[cncchris33]

I think the folks trying to compare him to Grant will be very disappointed and it’s not fair to Carey. Grant was an all American and 2 times SEC POY and now on his second NBA contract.

Yeah, Awaka is a much more apt (and realistic) Tennessee comp.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Do you think he'd play the four or the five. Wouldn't think he's tall enough for the 5 but then again look at Houston

Probably only center in a pinch.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Yeah, Awaka is a much more apt (and realistic) Tennessee comp.

For sure, and nothing wrong with that, Awaka was a 36 game starter for a Top 10-15 team, so if that’s essentially what we are getting I don’t see much reason to complain or not be happy. Their numbers are very similar across the board, even from a MPG standpoint, but not surprisingly Carey fouls less than Awaka lol

 

[swchandler1988]

Yeah, Awaka is a much more apt (and realistic) Tennessee comp.

I think an Admiral (sophomore year) comp is pretty accurate. Plays with that fire as well.

 

[Oldvoldad]

Welcome to the future of NCAA and it's only gonna get worse

I actually like this. So long as we get good players, who cares how long you have them or where they come from?

 

[VeeOhElEsYes]

How many more open spots do we have left?

 

[HeuperDrive]

So long as we get good players,

There’s the rub lol. This era of college sports is very nice when you’re the one benefitting.

Now go tell the mid major program who just lost their entire starting 5 how great it is.

 

[Oldvoldad]

There’s the rub lol. This era of college sports is very nice when you’re the one benefitting.

Now go tell the mid major program who just lost their entire starting 5 how great it is.

I personally don't have time to watch multiple levels of Basketball. So, I'm good. Keep em coming Rick!

The one big negative I see is, we can say goodbye to Cinderella in the tournament.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I think an Admiral (sophomore year) comp is pretty accurate. Plays with that fire as well.

I’m not sure their games resembles each others really at all

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

I personally don't have time to watch multiple levels of Basketball. So, I'm good. Keep em coming Rick!

The one big negative I see is, we can say goodbye to Cinderella in the tournament.

After the way we've been screwed by Cinderella in the past - Loyola, FAU, etc. - I'm perfectly okay with that.

 

[A-RodWiLks]

SIAP but this dude owned us both games this year. HUUUGE ADDITION! GBO

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

He is thick in the legs and waist. Difficult to move and can provide a 1 on 1 scoring threat by his physicality. We have a platoon at the 4 & 5 spot.

Okpara/Estrella at the 5 and Phillips/Carey at the 4.

I think we will be an even more physically imposing team this next year.

Hard to replace the defense of Mashack and the scoring of Lanier and Gainey…but theoretically, second chance points should be higher and 3 point shots should be a little more open.

We need a 2 guard badly but I like what we have.

 

[cncchris33]

I think an Admiral (sophomore year) comp is pretty accurate. Plays with that fire as well.

Yeah, not a terrible comp, either. At least statistically. Obviously, Admiral evolved into more of a defined wing, especially in the next two seasons, and I don't see that happening for Carey.
Admiral was also a significantly better outside shooter, which allowed him to develop into the 2/3 guard he was as a junior and senior.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

The strong wide body we need underneath. He killed us inside in their win over us. Exactly the kind of player I have been clamoring for. Great pickup! Now go get a couple of very good shooters. GBO

 

[feathersax]

SIAP but this dude owned us both games this year. HUUUGE ADDITION! GBO

Yep, & anything that makes the commode-doors sad makes my day.

 

[HighWaterVol]

Awesome addition!!

 

[SlyStone]

Instantly our new Enforcer. A front line of him and Felix will be something to deal with. Now we need guards & wings that can shoot.

 

[VOLLeeann]

Why would he only be able to be here one year?

He can transfer without consequence.

 

[rickyyrs]

You didn't notice Igor not showing up in almost all the big games? He was pretty bad the last part of the season and into the tourney. Dumb fouls that took him out of games early and dumber turnovers.

I wouldn't compare Igor and Gainey. For the most part, Gainey showed up and was terrific coning off the bench

You are so right. Gainey was one of the main scores for the Vols. Igor couldn't even get a shot off against Houston. What he have 2 points for the game.

 

[walkenvol]

For sure, and nothing wrong with that, Awaka was a 36 game starter for a Top 10-15 team, so if that’s essentially what we are getting I don’t see much reason to complain or not be happy. Their numbers are very similar across the board, even from a MPG standpoint, but not surprisingly Carey fouls less than Awaka lol

I dvr’ed the second Vandy game and rewatched it focused on Carey. I think I counted 14 fouls that could have been called on him. More illegal screens than legal one’s. Always pushing with hands / forearms for rebounding position. Never saw Tobe play any rougher. Wonder what causes officials to call more fouls on some players more than others who play a similar aggressive style?

 

[birdie74]

I just think it depends on who else we finish with.

If we get Freeman, he can play the 4, not ideal, but let them battle it out and see.

If he starts, he starts and I have no complaints. He’s ranked #34 for a reason.

Who is Freeman? Owen Freeman committed to Creighton 3 days ago…