2013 Recruiting Odds

[Shaun1985]

Hubbs won't go to Duke IMO but Nichols could. I still think they both come to UT to play together. Nick King will be interesting and he's CJP's to lose. I still think we stand a better chance than a lot of the media guys give us credit for.

[SlyStone]

Originally Posted by MemphisCanes

I'm as close to sure as I can be with these kids and their recruitment, that Nick King will be a Tiger in November.

I don't think anyone would be shocked by King announcing the Tigers. I believe more are surprised the Vols are in his final 4. He is Pastner's to lose. Still don't think Memphis is sold on Josh. Nice guy, but you wonder if his players really respect him - Joe Jackson drama (contemplating leaving), Barton looking for Sportcenter highlights, saw a family member coming out of the stands during a game arguing with officials, seriously? Question marks that fall back on the coach. I will say this, King is considering UT for a number of reasons.

[MemphisCanes]

Originally Posted by SlyStone

I don't think anyone would be shocked by King announcing the Tigers. I believe more are surprised the Vols are in his final 4. He is Pastner's to lose. Still don't think Memphis is sold on Josh. Nice guy, but you wonder if his players really respect him - Joe Jackson drama (contemplating leaving), Barton looking for Sportcenter highlights, saw a family member coming out of the stands during a game arguing with officials, seriously? Question marks that fall back on the coach. I will say this, King is considering UT for a number of reasons.

Well, he had to announce 3 other teams if he was announcing his top 4. The fact that the other 3 (Texas, Vandy, UT) are fairly random and King has never really been too high on any of them before this, plus the fact that Memphis has pretty much given up recruiting any other wings, plus the fact that his father and he are big Tiger fans, leads me to think that King is considering Memphis and that's it.

I'm not sold on Pastner, but I always try to keep in mind that he's in his third year of head coaching. I also try not to compare him to his predecessor. He's improved every year, and he's learned valuable lessons about who to recruit, and who to let walk. On paper, barring injuries, this should be his most talented team, so I'm optimistic about this season.

[volfrk86]

Originally Posted by CAVol

Hubbs - 100%
Nichols - 100%
JW3 - 100%
Ringer - 100%

oh nevermind, I thought this was the dream class thread.

if Martin gets three more guys all from memphis we could have our own version of our dream team, also if we get Nichols. Hubbs, and maybe king, or JW3 does that increase the chance for stokes to stay another year.

[Shaun1985]

I wouldn't think so. If he has a good year and gets praise for his workouts when he declares, he'll keep his name in there.

[SlyStone]

Originally Posted by MemphisCanes

Well, he had to announce 3 other teams if he was announcing his top 4. The fact that the other 3 (Texas, Vandy, UT) are fairly random and King has never really been too high on any of them before this, plus the fact that Memphis has pretty much given up recruiting any other wings, plus the fact that his father and he are big Tiger fans, leads me to think that King is considering Memphis and that's it.

I'm not sold on Pastner, but I always try to keep in mind that he's in his third year of head coaching. I also try not to compare him to his predecessor. He's improved every year, and he's learned valuable lessons about who to recruit, and who to let walk. On paper, barring injuries, this should be his most talented team, so I'm optimistic about this season.

I can agree with that assessment.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by MemphisCanes

Well, he had to announce 3 other teams if he was announcing his top 4. The fact that the other 3 (Texas, Vandy, UT) are fairly random and King has never really been too high on any of them before this, plus the fact that Memphis has pretty much given up recruiting any other wings, plus the fact that his father and he are big Tiger fans, leads me to think that King is considering Memphis and that's it.

I'm not sold on Pastner, but I always try to keep in mind that he's in his third year of head coaching. I also try not to compare him to his predecessor. He's improved every year, and he's learned valuable lessons about who to recruit, and who to let walk. On paper, barring injuries, this should be his most talented team, so I'm optimistic about this season.

If pastner has a bad year, UT beats him, and he misses the tourney, how confident are you he lands king?

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by volfrk86

if Martin gets three more guys all from memphis we could have our own version of our dream team, also if we get Nichols. Hubbs, and maybe king, or JW3 does that increase the chance for stokes to stay another year.

I think it greatly increases his chances. Don't kid yourself, it may not be well publicized, but stokes is in conversation with Nichols, crawford and jw3, hubbs I'm not as sure about.

A good year this year, sign those guys, and I think it's a sure thing that stokes returns. Hell see the opportunity for a championship if he returns, and getting to do it with his Memphis friends. I believe he definitely is probably keeping those Memphis guys up to date on his situation.

[oskie_score]

Originally Posted by supersmo18

Dream big, live big, or GTFO IMO.

Well said. Cheers!

[MemphisCanes]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

If pastner has a bad year, UT beats him, and he misses the tourney, how confident are you he lands king?

Still very confident. King wants to be a Tiger and has his whole life.

Also, while the UT game will be an exciting out of conference game, it will be pretty irrelevent to our season as a whole. It'll be the last in the series, it's OOC and there is no assurance that UT will be ranked.

I highly doubt Memphis doesn't take C-USA again, reg season and tourney. Extremely unlikely we miss the dance all together.

[dooleydiesel28]

I don't feel good about any of them... But i do that so if we get one then I get excited! No let downs

[Chris4Vols22]

I feel that Nichols is more likely to go to Duke than Hubbs. I'm also predicting a late UNC push for Nichols.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by Chris4Vols22

I feel that Nichols is more likely to go to Duke than Hubbs. I'm also predicting a late UNC push for Nichols.

I think it's UT and Duke, but I'll be very surprised if he's not a Vol. from everything he has said it just wouldn't add up him going to duke.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by MemphisCanes

Still very confident. King wants to be a Tiger and has his whole life.

Also, while the UT game will be an exciting out of conference game, it will be pretty irrelevent to our season as a whole. It'll be the last in the series, it's OOC and there is no assurance that UT will be ranked.

I highly doubt Memphis doesn't take C-USA again, reg season and tourney. Extremely unlikely we miss the dance all together.

If it was that clear cut wouldn't he have already committed, and if not wouldn't he committ early, and not be waiting until march like he is???

The fact he is waiting definitely doesn't make it seem that he is stone cold set on being a tiger.

A collapse from pastner would definitely make him consider looking elsewhere IMO. If it was all about the school and no question in his mind, he'd already be committed IMO.

[MemphisCanes]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

If it was that clear cut wouldn't he have already committed, and if not wouldn't he committ early, and not be waiting until march like he is???

The fact he is waiting definitely doesn't make it seem that he is stone cold set on being a tiger.

A collapse from pastner would definitely make him consider looking elsewhere IMO. If it was all about the school and no question in his mind, he'd already be committed IMO.

Joe Jackson, who is the biggest Tiger lock in recent history, wasn't committed by this time his senior year, I don't believe. Maybe the kid wants free trips?

You can rationalize anyway you wish, however.