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Below are a list of players we are currently after

2011 RECRUITING

PG
Chris Jones
#7 PG / #32 overall
-current COMMIT
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

SG
Ketavious Caldwell
#5 SG / #15 overall / 5-star
Greenville, GA 6'6 185 lbs
-looking more and more doubtful, as has yet to visit campus
-considered UT's top uncommitted '11 prospect
**lethal shooter, has added some physical strength, puts up huge scoring numbers, nails deep jumpers, atacks basket with authority
**UT, Bama, UGA and FSU thought to be his final four

Ben McLemore
#7 SG / #21 overall / 5-star
St. Louis, MO 6'5 185 lbs
-we are late to the game on this one but making an attempt

Kevin Ware
#21 SG / #69 overall
Conyers, GA 6'4 167 lbs
-current COMMIT
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-Atlanta Celtics AAU team

SF
Adonis Thomas
#5 SF / #18 overall / 5-star
Memphis (Melrose), TN 6'6 205
--played for the national under-17 team in Germany (along w Tony Parker)
**What is a power wing? Adonis Thomas is a power wing. The Memphis beast worked his way to the cup whenever he wanted exploding out of spin moves or leveraging his way to field goals after contact. Thomas was a force that required Indiana Elite to move two help defenders his way every time. Thomas also hit cutters at a good rate (5 assists) including a highlight reel no-look pass behind his head that stopped all crowd conversations.
(thank you Rivals for the last bullet pt)


Rodney Hood
#10 SF / #34 overall
Meridian, MS 6'7 180 lbs

PF
Johnny O'Bryant
#8 PF / #36 overall
Cleveland, MS 6'9 235 lbs
-played on US under-17 national team in Germany
-not known if realistic prospect yet but UT is interested
-UK, Ole Miss, MState lead

C
Michael Chandler
#6 C / #52 overall
Indianapolis, IN 6'10 220 lbs

Moussa Gueye
JUCO center
Lake Land C.C., IL 7'0 245 lbs
-said will visit officially, has visited unofficially
-originally from Senegal
-committed to Valpariso but considered high-major now


2012 RECRUITING

PG
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera
#2 PG / #21 overall
Indianapolis, IN 6'4 220 lbs

Braxton Ogbueze
#9 PG / #56 overall
Charlotte, NC 6'0 185 lbs
-not sure the level of his interest

Jaylen Beckham
#10 PG / #58 overall
Lexington, KY 6'0 150 lbs
-not sure the level of our/his interest

Cameron Golden
#18 PG / #93 overall
Memphis (Ridgeway), TN 6'1 160 lbs
-not sure the level of our interest

SG
Archie Goodwin
#4 SG / #19 overall
Little Rock, AR 6'4 181

Jordan Adams
#5 SG / #30 overall
Mouth of Wilson, VA 6'2 weight n/a
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-rumored to have let it be known after camp he would commit if offered
-Atlantic Celtics AAU team
-high school teammate of Damien Wilson (AAU also)

Ron Patterson
#10 SG / #65 overall
Indianapolis, IN 6'3 19
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

SF
Tymond Howard
#3 SF / #15 overall / 5-star
Pearl, MS 6'5 200 lbs
-unofficial visit during our team camp
-has stated that we lead

Alex Poythress
#5 SF / #24 overall
Clarksville, TN 6'7 205 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-was noted as having an impressive showing
**rep for a killer spin-move to the basket but needs to work on outside game
**potential the main word used w him
**could develop into a PF

Jeremy Hollowell
#11 SF / #35 overall
Indianapolis, IN 6'6 190 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
**has stated that OSU & IU lead

Damien Wilson
#20 SF / #68 overall
Mouth of Wilson, VA 6'6 198 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-rumored to have let it be known after camp he would commit if offered
-Atlantic Celtics AAU team
-high school teammate of Jordan Adams (AAU also)
**athletic wing continues to impress this spring; bouncy athleticism and aggressive style make him fun to watch; is in the process of putting his game together as a high major prospect, and you can see him growing in confidence; shot the ball well from the outside, finished at the rim with authority, handled the ball with precision and made plays defensively
(thank you Rivals for the last bullet)

Junior Lomomba
unrated SF
Madison, WI 6'4 weight n/a
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-UT has offered
**don't under estimate b/c not currently ranked, was unofficially the best player at Bob Huggins camp and received an offer

PF
Jarnell Stokes
#2 PF / #7 overall
Memphis (Central HS), TN 6'7 230 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-Atlanta Celtics AAU team (occassionally)
-brother currently attends UT (will be a soph)
**compared to Carlos Boozer (similar build, similar game) in Rivals article
**buzz after camp: physically stronger and had more of an inside presence than any of our bigs currently on our roster
**blessed with incredible physical strength, sure hands and deft footwork in the post; loves to post up, then square up with a strong pivot and beat his man off the dribble with a quick move to the basket
**defensively active, controlls his area on the glass, with his power in the interior and impressive skill level on the perimeter, Stokes is truly one of the elite prospects in the 2012 class
(thank you Rivals for the last two bullets)

Brandon Bolden
unrated PF
Sumter, SC 6'9 185 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
**rumored to be our #4 '12 big man target, behind Parker, Poythress and, of course, Stokes

C
Tony Parker
#10 C / #57 overall
Lithonia, GA 6'7 240 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-UT & UCONN top 2 schools
-played for the national 16-under team in Germany (along w Adonis Thomas)
**rumored to be up to 6'9 274 lbs but not confirmed
**known for having a soft touch inside
**earned 3rd team honors in a NYC tournament ('10 recruit Jayvaughn Pinkston was also named 3rd team fyi)


2013 RECRUITING

Basil Smotherman
SF
Indianapolis, IN 6'4 180 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

Shannon Hale
PF
Johnson City (Science Hill), TN 6'8 200 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-by all accounts a standout, high-major prospect
-widely thought to be a strong UT lean already

Devin Davis
PF
Indianapolis, IN 6'5 185 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

Austin Nicols
PF
Eads (Briarcrest Christian), TN 6'7 180 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

Desmond Ringer
C
McDonough, GA 6'9 230 lbs
AAU team Atlanta Celtics
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
 
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shannon hale from johnson city (science hill) is the one we need in 3 years. this school was a powerhouse in the early to mid nineties, and really the late eighties. the program has been down a little since george pitts left but this guy from all sources say he will be special !!:clapping:
 
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sdowell said:
shannon hale from johnson city (science hill) is the one we need in 3 years. this school was a powerhouse in the early to mid nineties, and really the late eighties. the program has been down a little since george pitts left but this guy from all sources say he will be special !!:clapping:
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I have a buddy who plays on hiss AAU team as long as we don't lose Pearl or get the Death sentence, he is ALL VOL.:rock:
 
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junder13 said:
Below are a list of players we are currently after

2011 RECRUITING

PG
Chris Jones
#7 PG / #32 overall
-current COMMIT
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

SG
Ketavious Caldwell
#5 SG / #15 overall / 5-star
Greenville, GA 6'6 185 lbs
-looking more and more doubtful, as has yet to visit campus
-considered UT's top uncommitted '11 prospect
**lethal shooter, has added some physical strength, puts up huge scoring numbers, nails deep jumpers, atacks basket with authority
**UT, Bama, UGA and FSU thought to be his final four

Ben McLemore
#7 SG / #21 overall / 5-star
St. Louis, MO 6'5 185 lbs
-we are late to the game on this one but making an attempt

Kevin Ware
#21 SG / #69 overall
Conyers, GA 6'4 167 lbs
-current COMMIT
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-Atlanta Celtics AAU team

SF
Adonis Thomas
#5 SF / #18 overall / 5-star
Memphis (Melrose), TN 6'6 205
--played for the national under-17 team in Germany (along w Tony Parker)
**What is a power wing? Adonis Thomas is a power wing. The Memphis beast worked his way to the cup whenever he wanted exploding out of spin moves or leveraging his way to field goals after contact. Thomas was a force that required Indiana Elite to move two help defenders his way every time. Thomas also hit cutters at a good rate (5 assists) including a highlight reel no-look pass behind his head that stopped all crowd conversations.
(thank you Rivals for the last bullet pt)


Rodney Hood
#10 SF / #34 overall
Meridian, MS 6'7 180 lbs

PF
Johnny O'Bryant
#8 PF / #36 overall
Cleveland, MS 6'9 235 lbs
-played on US under-17 national team in Germany
-not known if realistic prospect yet but UT is interested
-UK, Ole Miss, MState lead

C
Michael Chandler
#6 C / #52 overall
Indianapolis, IN 6'10 220 lbs

Moussa Gueye
JUCO center
Lake Land C.C., IL 7'0 245 lbs
-said will visit officially, has visited unofficially
-originally from Senegal
-committed to Valpariso but considered high-major now


2012 RECRUITING

PG
D'Vauntes Smith Rivera
#2 PG / #21 overall
Indianapolis, IN 6'4 220 lbs

Braxton Ogbueze
#9 PG / #56 overall
Charlotte, NC 6'0 185 lbs
-not sure the level of his interest

Jaylen Beckham
#10 PG / #58 overall
Lexington, KY 6'0 150 lbs
-not sure the level of our/his interest

Cameron Golden
#18 PG / #93 overall
Memphis (Ridgeway), TN 6'1 160 lbs
-not sure the level of our interest

SG
Archie Goodwin
#4 SG / #19 overall
Little Rock, AR 6'4 181

Jordan Adams
#5 SG / #30 overall
Mouth of Wilson, VA 6'2 weight n/a
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-rumored to have let it be known after camp he would commit if offered
-Atlantic Celtics AAU team
-high school teammate of Damien Wilson (AAU also)

Ron Patterson
#10 SG / #65 overall
Indianapolis, IN 6'3 19
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

SF
Tymond Howard
#3 SF / #15 overall / 5-star
Pearl, MS 6'5 200 lbs
-unofficial visit during our team camp
-has stated that we lead

Alex Poythress
#5 SF / #24 overall
Clarksville, TN 6'7 205 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-was noted as having an impressive showing
**rep for a killer spin-move to the basket but needs to work on outside game
**potential the main word used w him
**could develop into a PF

Jeremy Hollowell
#11 SF / #35 overall
Indianapolis, IN 6'6 190 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
**has stated that OSU & IU lead

Damien Wilson
#20 SF / #68 overall
Mouth of Wilson, VA 6'6 198 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-rumored to have let it be known after camp he would commit if offered
-Atlantic Celtics AAU team
-high school teammate of Jordan Adams (AAU also)
**athletic wing continues to impress this spring; bouncy athleticism and aggressive style make him fun to watch; is in the process of putting his game together as a high major prospect, and you can see him growing in confidence; shot the ball well from the outside, finished at the rim with authority, handled the ball with precision and made plays defensively
(thank you Rivals for the last bullet)

Junior Lomomba
unrated SF
Madison, WI 6'4 weight n/a
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-UT has offered
**don't under estimate b/c not currently ranked, was unofficially the best player at Bob Huggins camp and received an offer

PF
Jarnell Stokes
#2 PF / #7 overall
Memphis (Central HS), TN 6'7 230 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-Atlanta Celtics AAU team (occassionally)
-brother currently attends UT (will be a soph)
**compared to Carlos Boozer (similar build, similar game) in Rivals article
**buzz after camp: physically stronger and had more of an inside presence than any of our bigs currently on our roster
**blessed with incredible physical strength, sure hands and deft footwork in the post; loves to post up, then square up with a strong pivot and beat his man off the dribble with a quick move to the basket
**defensively active, controlls his area on the glass, with his power in the interior and impressive skill level on the perimeter, Stokes is truly one of the elite prospects in the 2012 class
(thank you Rivals for the last two bullets)

Brandon Bolden
unrated PF
Sumter, SC 6'9 185 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
**rumored to be our #4 '12 big man target, behind Parker, Poythress and, of course, Stokes

C
Tony Parker
#10 C / #57 overall
Lithonia, GA 6'7 240 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-UT & UCONN top 2 schools
-played for the national 16-under team in Germany (along w Adonis Thomas)
**rumored to be up to 6'9 274 lbs but not confirmed
**known for having a soft touch inside
**earned 3rd team honors in a NYC tournament ('10 recruit Jayvaughn Pinkston was also named 3rd team fyi)


2013 RECRUITING

Basil Smotherman
SF
Indianapolis, IN 6'4 180 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

Shannon Hale
PF
Johnson City (Science Hill), TN 6'8 200 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
-by all accounts a standout, high-major prospect
-widely thought to be a strong UT lean already

Devin Davis
PF
Indianapolis, IN 6'5 185 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

Austin Nicols
PF
Eads (Briarcrest Christian), TN 6'7 180 lbs
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June

Desmond Ringer
C
McDonough, GA 6'9 230 lbs
AAU team Atlanta Celtics
-attended UT's Intense Skills Camp in June
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Johnny Williams III (J3) from Memphis Southwind is one that Pearl has been on for at least a year. He will be a sophomore this upcoming year. Older brother plays at George Mason (Part of the class that Pearl recruited with Leslie McDonald who is at UNC).

Jonathan Williams - Yahoo! Sports
 
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Add Chris Thomas, 2013 SG from Denver, CO. Claims Tennessee is his leader but will not make a decision until his senior season. #3 player in the 2013 class according to ESPN. Has offers already from Arizona, Colorado, Ohio State, Michigan State and California I believe.
 
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Thanks for the write up. I had been wondering where we stood with some future basketball prospects. I like our chances with a lot of these guys. Another solid season by Pearl could go a long way toward getting some of these guys
 
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Those are the prospects you need to get to become an elite basketball power.
 
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it's amazing how good our bball staff is at getting in with the elite recruits. i'm lovin' it.
 
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It sucks losing Caldwell, but maybe he'll take a visit before the signing period. According to Tos, Deandre Daniels has contacted Tenn, Kansas, and Uk about his recruitment. He's rated the 10th best prospect in the nation. He's a 6'8 forward prospect who is currently committed to Texas.
 
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Add Chris Thomas to the 2013 list. He likes UT.

Signed,
The Department of Redundency Department
 
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Jarnell Stokes:

Stokes likes Kansas | ThShiver.com: The sports leader in University of Kansas basketball and football recruiting

One of the must see players on the Nike EYBL circuit this summer was 2012 big man, Jarnell Stokes (Memphis, Tn/Central). The 6′8″ 250 pound big man showed off his wide range of skills throughout the circuit, including his ability to handle the ball and pass out of the post. For his size, Stokes has tremendous athletic ability on both ends of the court, and combined with his size and strength, makes Stokes one of the best rebounders in the 2012 class.

TheShiver.com caught up with Stokes shortly after his Memphis YOMCA 16u team held off a furious comeback by a tough Boo Williams 16u team during the Nike EYBL Peach Jam tournament.

“A lot of teams breakdown when the other team starts coming back, you just have to stay focused and know that you’re the better team and you can make a run to get back in the lead,” said Stokes about his team holding on for the win.

Stokes appears to be a man amongst boys throughout the summer, and according to him, the work he has done to improve his game is a big reason for that.

“I had one bad tournament but overall I’ve done pretty well. I’ve been working on versatility, hand-eye coordination, being able to pass the ball, and then being able to defend guards so I can play more of a 4 instead of a center,” said Stokes. ”I’ve been working on my jump shot a lot. I couldn’t show it a lot today, but I’ve been working on it,” he added.

As for his recruitment, Stokes has a short list so far but he’s looking to add to it in the very near future.

“I like Kansas. I like Tennessee. I like Missouri and Memphis,” said Stokes of the schools he’s interested in thus far. ”I haven’t heard from a lot of schools from the southeast, but location doesn’t really matter. I’m really open right now,” he added.

The prevailing thought with Stokes, like many other Memphis products before him, is that he will end up staying close to home and attending Memphis. Stokes insist, however, that his recruitment is very much wide open.

“I mean, I like them (Memphis), but I am still definitely open,” said Stokes. I watched other schools on television and Kansas has a lot of versatile bigs,” Stokes added about the Jayhawks.
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And like GoVols2003 said, JWIII out of Memphis Southwind will be a lot of people's top priority.
 
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#24
Kevin Ware is said to be a mixture of J.P. Prince and Ramar Smith. He's more athletic than both.
 
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