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[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by VolsFan4Ever-11

I would be willing to bet Stokes doesn't even think about coming back for his junior season.

Probably not but one can wish.

I could see a scenario where say Nichols, hubbs and Crawford come here with Landry and were primed for a big run he'd think about it.

That's some Memphis buddies coming in and a chance to do something special. I could see him atleast considering it.

[calban]

Originally Posted by VolsFan4Ever-11

I would be willing to bet Stokes doesn't even think about coming back for his junior season.

Don't think he'll stay for a masters, but his daddy pretty much said he'll be here 3 years.

[UTFanForLife]

We have to remember. His Sophmore year will be like a Freshman, and Junior like a Soph. Since he loses a year basically because of this year. He very well could through his Junior year, just to help grow and get ready.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by calban

Don't think he'll stay for a masters, but his daddy pretty much said he'll be here 3 years.

I've heard this a few times, I really hope it's true.

[cncchris33]

Torrel Harris, Tobias' dad, claimed he would stay two years, but NBA money talks. If Stokes is a projected lottery pick, he will follow suit.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

Torrel Harris, Tobias' dad, claimed he would stay two years, but NBA money talks. If Stokes is a projected lottery pick, he will follow suit.

He said it was the plan. That plan didn't include his coach being fired, the program getting drilled, possible post season bans, and a NBA lockout creating a very weak draft.

It was somewhat of a perfect storm that pretty much forced Tobias to leave. There was nothing really I benefit from by coming back IMO.

So yea if that same scenario happens with stokes maye his "plan" will be altered as well.

[Chris4Vols22]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

Torrel Harris, Tobias' dad, claimed he would stay two years, but NBA money talks. If Stokes is a projected lottery pick, he will follow suit.

I would be shocked if any Stokes/Harris-esque player stayed at UT while their NBA eligibility began. They can say all they want when they sign with us, but until they haven't declared for the draft in June, I'm definitely assuming they're leaving.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

He said it was the plan. That plan didn't include his coach being fired, the program getting drilled, possible post season bans, and a NBA lockout creating a very weak draft.

It was somewhat of a perfect storm that pretty much forced Tobias to leave. There was nothing really I benefit from by coming back IMO.

So yea if that same scenario happens with stokes maye his "plan" will be altered as well.

Your last sentence is pretty much my point. It's silly to assume just because someone has "plans" to stay, that we should chalk it up and assume they won't change those plans. Money talks, and very rarely loses an argument.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

Your last sentence is pretty much my point. It's silly to assume just because someone has "plans" to stay, that we should chalk it up and assume they won't change those plans. Money talks, and very rarely loses an argument.

It's also silly though to say that they'll definitely leave.

All I'm saying is if 2013 season appears like this...a pre season top 10, a deep NCAA run protected, 2 or 3 of his Memphis bodies joining the team, the core all still together...that I could atleast see jarnell entertaining the idea of staying his junior year.

I'm not saying he will, but I also don't think he's absolutely gone either after next year.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

It's also silly though to say that they'll definitely leave.

All I'm saying is if 2013 season appears like this...a pre season top 10, a deep NCAA run protected, 2 or 3 of his Memphis bodies joining the team, the core all still together...that I could atleast see jarnell entertaining the idea of staying his junior year.

I'm not saying he will, but I also don't think he's absolutely gone either after next year.

Ok. Not sure I suggested otherwise.

[Escape Goat]

Originally Posted by Blake25p

Wrong, IMO

I think so as well. Jmo though. I think he stays until jr year.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

Ok. Not sure I suggested otherwise.

You said if he's projected lottery, that he's gone.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

You said if he's projected lottery, that he's gone.

And I still believe that. That would change his plans, because from what we've seen thus far, he's not a lottery pick in 2013. He has a lot of improving to do to get there. So, just like being a projected lottery pick in a weak draft effected by a looming lockout changed Tobias Harris' plans, Stokes improving his game enough to become a lottery pick likely changes his plans as well.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

And I still believe that. That would change his plans. Just like being a projected lottery pick in a weak draft effected by a looming lockout changed Tobias Harris' plans.

You don't think his "plan" is to be a projected lottery pick his first eligible year?

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

You don't think his "plan" is to be a projected lottery pick his first eligible year?

I don't think he is a lottery pick right now based on what we've seen. A lot can change in a year. An offseason of improvement and conditioning should go a long way for him. It might be his plan to be one, but it was also Scotty Hopson's plan too.