'12 PF Phillip Nolan

[bleedingTNorange]

Phillip Nolan
Class of 2012
6'10 205lbs
#23 PF
Grade-91

Most schools didn't expect four-star prospect Phillip Nolan to qualify academically. Now it is looking like the 6-foot-10 center out of Milwaukee (Wis.) Riverside University High School will qualify, kick-starting his recruitment into high gear. Memphis, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee amongst others are jumping into the mix.

-Rivals

here's his profile from ESPN:

Strengths:
Phillip is a very skilled combo post player. He can actually play all 3 front court positions. He is left handed and is probably best as a power forward where he can put the ball on the floor and get to the basket and shoot the 15 footer. Nolan can score some on the low post but he prefers to hover outside the free throw line. He is a solid face up shooter with range to 15 feet and continues to improve that aspect of his game.

Weaknesses:
Nolan definitely needs to get stronger. His frame is very thin and he struggles to compete in the wars in the paint right now. At his size, in order to be a more complete player he will need to improve his strength so he can to be more of a factor in the paint. He is skilled but needs to improve his body and toughness.

Bottom Line:
Phillip Nolan is a talent. He is a mis match for most post players because he is very quick and has a solid handle for a power forward. He is a decent shooter to 15 feet which makes him an offensive weapon. As he becomes stronger and more assertive look for his stock and ranking to rise. Nolan is a solid athlete that has a great upside.

[VFL10]

Do we have a shot? When is the deadline for him to decide?

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by VFL10

Do we have a shot? When is the deadline for him to decide?

We're mentioned so we are atleast showing interest.

As far as deadline I think it's April but I could be way off

[Special Ed]

Could be a good get. The Vols have brought in good things from Milwaukee before.

[CAVol]

Thats a big PF. And he can play all 3 front court positions? me like.

[volmanic24]

Originally Posted by Special Ed

Could be a good get. The Vols have brought in good things from Milwaukee before.

Mark Pancratz?

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by volmanic24

Mark Pancratz?

Jeronne Maymon

[Shadowboxer]

Originally Posted by Special Ed

Could be a good get. The Vols have brought in good things from Milwaukee before.

Bruce Pearl?

[Shaun1985]

Yes! I love players like this. Sounds like he hit a big growth spurt and shot up. Not saying he's anything like Anthony Davis but I really like kids that's played multiple positions, keep growing, and still have the skills for the other positions. We could do so many things with a quick big man like this.

[tenn fever]

If the 205 is correct he needs to put on some weight as he must be just plain skinny

[Shaun1985]

edit...nvm. Scout profile needs to be updated. Kid has offers from a lot of places already.

[Special Ed]

Originally Posted by Shadowboxer

Bruce Pearl?

All of the above, actually. But I was thinking of the Bruce that made Milwaukee famous (and UT basketball relevant again).

[bleedingTNorange]

“Missouri, Memphis and Tennessee, those are the three schools that are showing the most interest,’ Nolan said.

-3/1/12

[zjcvols]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

“Missouri, Memphis and Tennessee, those are the three schools that are showing the most interest,’ Nolan said.

-3/1/12

Where does this leave us with Mitchell and it seems like CCM expects a couple schollies to open up.

[Escape Goat]

Originally Posted by zjcvols

Where does this leave us with Mitchell and it seems like CCM expects a couple schollies to open up.

Can you please bump the Landry thread for me? I searched with no luck, and went three pages back looking with same results.