Stokes' Pro Potential?

[tnfalcon]

I'm in full NBA draft mode right now and I keep wondering about Jarnell's pro potential. The reason I wonder is that if he doesn't grow an inch or two or doesn't have a 7' wingspan it's going to be very difficult for him to be a 4 at the next level. He reminds me of Jared Sullinger a good bit but that's just me. I think he can be a very good NBA player but might be limited because he's not really an above the rim player even though he is VERY instinctive as a rebounder and has an impeccable feel for blocking shots without having an outstanding vertical.

Another thing is that next year's draft looks thin and he looks like a lock for the lottery so I think he'd be an idiot to come back.

But I don't claim to be an expert and want to know what you guys think. I think this offseason of playing and working out can change his body enough to change his potential from solid/good to a franchise cornerstone.

I'm certainly going to enjoy this season watching him dominate the SEC.

[UTvols365]

I say stokes staying after next year

[Chris4Vols22]

I gotta say you raise some good points. Personally, I have held off on judgement of Stokes. There were so many factors, his condition, time away from organized ball, the fact that he enrolled mid-season, etc. If he's the real deal, we should be able to tell by conference play next season IMO. My prediction is that he will start and finish strong while being fairly consistent. I suppose maybe 12 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1 BPG.

No doubt he has the potential to be absolutely dominant, so I'm being conservative in my predictions.

[Chris4Vols22]

Sorry, got off track. My point is that I don't think I've seen enough of him to determine if he'll be able to be a good NBA player.

[ManningBerry#1]

If he stayed till his junior year I believe it would def help the teams ability to land big time recruits.

[colvol]

He has an NBA body, he wont get bullied, I have no doubt he can at least be a Dejuan Blair for a team, he has a good shot, I think he will be a good player. His only real negative is he is shorter than most 4's.

[Chris4Vols22]

Originally Posted by UTvols365

I say stokes staying after next year

Sincerely hope you're right, but I'd be surprised if that happens.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by tnfalcon

I'm in full NBA draft mode right now and I keep wondering about Jarnell's pro potential. The reason I wonder is that if he doesn't grow an inch or two or doesn't have a 7' wingspan it's going to be very difficult for him to be a 4 at the next level. He reminds me of Jared Sullinger a good bit but that's just me. I think he can be a very good NBA player but might be limited because he's not really an above the rim player even though he is VERY instinctive as a rebounder and has an impeccable feel for blocking shots without having an outstanding vertical.

Another thing is that next year's draft looks thin and he looks like a lock for the lottery so I think he'd be an idiot to come back.

But I don't claim to be an expert and want to know what you guys think. I think this offseason of playing and working out can change his body enough to change his potential from solid/good to a franchise cornerstone.

I'm certainly going to enjoy this season watching him dominate the SEC.

Well seeing as how he already has a 7'1" wingspan I don't think him having a sub 7' wingspan will be an issue.

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

I've already stated somewhere that in a way I kinda am expecting him to put up huge numbers this season. Something along the lines of 18-20ppg, 10 rebounds, 4 assists.

Those are some pretty lofty numbers and expectations, but time will tell.

[Chris4Vols22]

Originally Posted by VolsFan4Ever-11

I've already stated somewhere that in a way I kinda am expecting him to put up huge numbers this season. Something along the lines of 18-20ppg, 10 rebounds, 4 assists.

Those are some pretty lofty numbers and expectations, but time will tell.

Has the potential. BTO is high on the new S&C coach. Hopefully that will help. L

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by colvol

He has an NBA body, he wont get bullied, I have no doubt he can at least be a Dejuan Blair for a team, he has a good shot, I think he will be a good player. His only real negative is he is shorter than most 4's.

Blair is 6'6.5" and jarnell is 6'9", so he definitely is bigger than Blair. Blair's last year he went 15ppg 12rpg 59%fg, I see jarnell putting up similar numbers, but probably more like 9-10 rebounds a game. Sully put up 17 and 9 at only 51% fg shooting.

Blair was considered a first round lock until medical examiners found he had no ACLs, that caused his fall. Same for sullinger, considered top 5 lock, but recent medical questions could severely hurt his stock.

I see Jarnell being projected somewhere between 12-20 next year.

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

Originally Posted by Chris4Vols22

Has the potential. BTO is high on the new S&C coach. Hopefully that will help. L

He seems to be great, doing individual workouts for each player, with a different system in place.

I hope I am bumping this thread next spring bragging about my prediction.

[sdowell]

he has to average more than 12 points a game nextseason. he was right at 10 a game last year in half a season. i see him at 15 points, 10 rebounds. we need at least that out of him.

[Chris4Vols22]

I could be completely wrong, but I don't see any player averaging more than 15 PPG if the offense is running correctly.

[bleedingTNorange]

If I had to take a guess, I'd say somewhere around 16-18 ppg and 9-11rpg while shooting a VERY high percentage.