2024 Transfer Portal Thread

[bleedingTNorange]

@Stoerner Fumbles i remember you mentioning him last year, with Okpara available I doubt we go down that road again, right?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Agree to disagree. I don’t see much foundation to build on with him as a prospect. Too limited in his potential imo.

I know he’s a freshman but personally I don’t think he would ever crack the rotation at Tennessee. I could be wrong. But that’s just my evaluation/opinion. Like I said hard pass for me.

In fairness aren’t most guys 10-13 on the bench typically guys who “MAYBE” have a <50% chance to crack a rotation? When comparing freshman years where does Cade just stand out head and shoulders above Tucker?

 

[NighthawkVol]

Dubar’s release/shot looks very Lonzo/Melo Ball like.

But in some clips it looks like he starts his motion with the ball on the left side of his body then everything after looks normal.


Chaz’s shot kinda reminds me of JJJ’s

I think that can be fixed and Barnes is known as a shot doctor. Eliminating the extra movement at the beginning is easy if what follows is sound. And it is.

 

[cncchris33]

We will have to agree to disagree on that one. 3pt shooters who don't play defense or rebound are much more abundant than athletic 7 footers with the potential to develop into a dominant big man.

Fair enough. The hit rate on those 7-footers with no other known D1 offers is quite low. Why is he such a secret? I'm fine if we take him. I just have no expectations that he will ever play meaningful minutes, and most likely, he transfers our within two years if history is any indicator.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

@Stoerner Fumbles i remember you mentioning him last year, with Okpara available I doubt we go down that road again, right?

We flirted with him last year, yes. I have not heard anything indicating he’s on our radar now.

 

[cncchris33]

In fairness aren’t most guys 10-13 on the bench typically guys who “MAYBE” have a <50% chance to crack a rotation? When comparing freshman years where does Cade just stand out head and shoulders above Tucker?

Exactly

 

[BeAllEndAll]

Gotta believe Tyson decision is holding up Milicic at this point.

 

[cncchris33]

@Stoerner Fumbles i remember you mentioning him last year, with Okpara available I doubt we go down that road again, right?

That's surprising. He seemed to be deadset on staying in the NBA draft. Must not have liked the feedback he received.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Fair enough. The hit rate on those 7-footers with no other known D1 offers is quite low. Why is he such a secret? I'm fine if we take him. I just have no expectations that he will ever play meaningful minutes, and most likely, he transfers our within two years if history is any indicator.

I shared some further info on him in the 2024 thread…Jamie Shaw of On3 has been pumping him for awhile, had him in his Top 150 rankings at one point also, his stats are much better than Tamba’s were. Never a guarantee and likely would be, but just reason to think he’s probably further along, has more potential than Tamba.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

That's surprising. He seemed to be deadset on staying in the NBA draft. Must not have liked the feedback he received.

He isn’t getting good feedback. I’d assume he’ll follow Antigua to Illinois. Just a guess.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

That's surprising. He seemed to be deadset on staying in the NBA draft. Must not have liked the feedback he received.

Stupid not to enter the portal, give yourself another option besides a return to UK.

 

[cncchris33]

Stupid not to enter the portal, give yourself another option besides a return to UK.

No, I agree, but very often kids don't take that out, too, for some reason.

 

[cncchris33]

I shared some further info on him in the 2024 thread…Jamie Shaw of On3 has been pumping him for awhile, had him in his Top 150 rankings at one point also, his stats are much better than Tamba’s were. Never a guarantee and likely would be, but just reason to think he’s probably further along, has more potential than Tamba.

Good to know. Like I said, I'm not opposed to him as a lottery ticket. And I wouldn't hold a scholarship, either, so it's a moot point on a decision between him and Anderson if left to me. Holding scholarships isn't a great move anymore with kids essentially operating on one year deals.

 

[Vols till I fall]

Anyone know when we can expect a commitment from any transfer this week?

 

[TrippieRedd]

That seems like one of those a guy just included us in, because yea, doesn’t make much sense

You think he could be a back up to Lanier?

Go back to the small guard system like we had with Chandler and ZZ

 

[bleedingTNorange]

You think he could be a back up to Lanier?

Go back to the small guard system like we had with Chandler and ZZ

No. How many minutes are available 1-2 between Zeigler, Lanier, Carr, Mashack?

 

[TrippieRedd]

No. How many minutes are available 1-2 between Zeigler, Lanier, Carr, Mashack?

No I meant if he wanted in before Lanier.

Unless I’m misunderstanding your post

 

[Vols till I fall]

Would be such a great addition

 

[bleedingTNorange]

No I meant if he wanted in before Lanier.

Unless I’m misunderstanding your post

Oh a backup option, not like backing up in the lineup…I don’t see it, as I’m guessing Hawkins decides well before Lanier, but I guess that’s plausible.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Would be such a great addition

UK fans think they are getting him as a bench piece lol

 

[Vols till I fall]

UK fans think they are getting him as a bench piece lol

Bench player?

I don't think he would transfer to ride the bench, that's insane

He has the potential to be a scoring machine

Gets a lot of assists too

 

[StPeteVFL]

In fairness aren’t most guys 10-13 on the bench typically guys who “MAYBE” have a <50% chance to crack a rotation? When comparing freshman years where does Cade just stand out head and shoulders above Tucker?

Yes because Cade can rebound, shoot off the dribble, and has some meat on his bones. He has a better body to work with. Anderson just doesn’t have the body or skills to be in the same category imo.

Also what Cade did at Belmont as freshman statistically was more impressive imo than what Anderson did at Central Arkansas. A-Sun is a much worse conference.

I get what you are saying, but I’d rather take a guy like Mabar who at least you know has the body and the athleticism to compete in the SEC.

 

[Vols till I fall]

Off topic but you guys seen that like 7'7 kid that Florida has coming in from Canada???

What in the world lol.

Is Ai making humans now?

 

[AppStVol]

Carolina believes Tyson is locked up and they’re just awaiting greenlight from admissions to go public.

Hubert also flew into Knoxville to meet with Aidoo but his family is prioritizing NIL money and Baylor and Arkansas are splashing the cash.

 

[VolOnthePlains]

Yes because Cade can rebound, shoot off the dribble, and has some meat on his bones. He has a better body to work with. Anderson just doesn’t have the body or skills to be in the same category imo.

Also what Cade did at Belmont as freshman statistically was more impressive imo than what Anderson did at Central Arkansas. A-Sun is a much worse conference.

I get what you are saying, but I’d rather take a guy like Mabar who at least you know has the body and the athleticism to compete in the SEC.

I’ll take a 6’9” wing who can shoot and (presumably, given his ties to the school) is happy to have a limited role next year