Shannon hale

[Shaun1985]

Juco is an option. I have a friend that does work for a JUCO service but it's almost impossible to see who's going to be on the radar in 2014 because the info is so spread out and broad. I'm thinking Martin is just playing with the hand he was dealt. Landry is a good prospect but not an SEC PG.

If the Vols take care of business this year, we'll land our future PG. 2013 seemed weak IMO for PG's anyway so we'll have to deal with growing pains if we don't find a stud JUCO.

[zjcvols]

Maybe the Vols feel really good with JaQuel Richmond for 2014 and are going to roll the dice with him, and keep Moore/Richardson as the backup.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

I'm with you, I said it in another thread, not sure about this way of doing it, but I trust CCM.

My first thought is maybe he hopes to land a really talented 2014 PG like Richmond or Lyles. Or if not, then maybe hell go the Juco route.

Juco likely unless he gets a stud freshman ready to play immediately. Maybe both.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by zjcvols

Last I seen he is 6'8/215. What is his height/weight right now?

Right around the same, he has very long arms though, probably close to 7' wingspan.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by zjcvols

Maybe the Vols feel really good with JaQuel Richmond for 2014 and are going to roll the dice with him, and keep Moore/Richardson as the backup.

This is my thought

[MemphisCanes]

I always thought it was weird that Hale was 2 or so hours from Kville yet committed early to Bama, of all places. Grant is a decent coach, but he's not going to do anything with Bama that Gottfried couldn't.

BTO, you've been championing the "Nichols likes UT b/c of playing time" angle. Assuming the Hale stuff has legs, wouldn't that change things with Nichols? He'd not only be sharing time with another top 100 4 man, but sharing a recruiting class with him.

EDIT: Said Hubbs when I meant Nichols, fixed.

[MannyD]

When was Hubbs projected to play the four in college?

[MemphisCanes]

Originally Posted by MannyD

When was Hubbs projected to play the four in college?

Edited. I obviously meant Nichols, knucklehead.

[MannyD]

I think that's what people were trying to reason. Whatever the reason, Hale takes Nichols' spot.

[Shaun1985]

Originally Posted by MemphisCanes

I always thought it was weird that Hale was 2 or so hours from Kville yet committed early to Bama, of all places. Grant is a decent coach, but he's not going to do anything with Bama that Gottfried couldn't.

BTO, you've been championing the "Nichols likes UT b/c of playing time" angle. Assuming the Hale stuff has legs, wouldn't that change things with Nichols? He'd not only be sharing time with another top 100 4 man, but sharing a recruiting class with him.

EDIT: Said Hubbs when I meant Nichols, fixed.

If Hale comes, I don't see Nichols coming. I'd take Nichols over Hale but I don't really know much about the kid. When they verbal to go elsewhere, I don't follow as closely. I also thought it was weird that he picked Bama that early as well. The season pretty much started and he probably knew nothing of CCM. Now after a season, maybe he's had a change of heart? This will be interesting but I still think we get Nichols.

[Montrell Hardy]

Originally Posted by MannyD

I think that's what people were trying to reason. Whatever the reason, Hale takes Nichols' spot.

Is that because you think they miss out on Nichols or is it because you think they actually prefer Hale over Nichols?

[dooleydiesel28]

He loved Bruce, but when everything went down with Bruce he chose Bama... His dad plays a heavy part in his recruitment.. And his dad might be the only thing holding him back from him being a vol IMO

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by MemphisCanes

I always thought it was weird that Hale was 2 or so hours from Kville yet committed early to Bama, of all places. Grant is a decent coach, but he's not going to do anything with Bama that Gottfried couldn't.

BTO, you've been championing the "Nichols likes UT b/c of playing time" angle. Assuming the Hale stuff has legs, wouldn't that change things with Nichols? He'd not only be sharing time with another top 100 4 man, but sharing a recruiting class with him.

EDIT: Said Hubbs when I meant Nichols, fixed.

Definitely throws a big spin into things if Hale were to committ to Tennessee. I still think an argument can be made that we offer better immediate plying time than duke and Florida, but obviously not as enticing as it was before.

Nichols had made it sound recently that he may be waiting to committ, I had said recently that's a risky game to wait on all your targets.

Maybe CCM is trying to get hale early, hopefully hubbs committs early, and then Lu can afford to wait on the others. As you were asking though, yes it definitely changed Nichols recruitment IMO, but as i said I still think or depth is more attractive than duke or Florida.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by dooleydiesel28

He loved Bruce, but when everything went down with Bruce he chose Bama... His dad plays a heavy part in his recruitment.. And his dad might be the only thing holding him back from him being a vol IMO

So his dad has him de commit from Bama, where he's been committed for awhile, because of CCM, but not commit to Tennessee?

I'm not understanding what you're saying here..:

[dooleydiesel28]

Okay Shannon wants to be a vOl, but his dad wants him to honor his decision to Bama. Shannon may do his own thing or listen to his dad and keep his word. As far as I know Shannon will probably do his own thing. But his dad is big on keeping his commitment to Bama.