Tennessee to pursue Antonio Barton

[bleedingTNorange]

Figired given the circumstances this deserved it's own thread, he may be our best hope!!!

Mentioned this in a thread below, but don't want it to get lost.*

Some have been asking about Memphis transfer Antonio Barton, who would be eligible to play immediately.*

After talking with a few people this afternoon, I do expect Tennessee to aggressively go after him and try to get him on campus before he makes a decision. I also don't believe that those efforts just started this morning.*

I don't have any kind of a feel for their chances yet, and while he's got some nice options, Maryland and Syracuse along with A&M and K-State, Tennessee would provide him with what looks like a ready-made team as well as a great chance for big minutes.

Again, not trying to give false hope here, not sure how to assess TN's chances yet, but they are definitely working hard to get in the mix at this stage.

-VQ

 

[OrangeBalls]

He'd be hated forever in Memphis if he went to UT.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Biggest recruitment of Martin's career?

 

[omghulkhands]

Help us Antonio-Wan Kenobi, you're our only hope!

 

[orangefreak21]

Lets do it.



I mean, looks like we have a vacancy at the PG position.

 

[myrobbins7]

I really like this young man, I have seen him play many of nights and there's no doubt he could take the PG. postion with the talent UT will put on the floor and do big things. I really hope Martin goes hard on getting him to UT.

 

[GoobieVol]

In before MemphisCanes says... NO CHANCE.

 

[Ericvol2096]

Get em cuonzo!

 

[bleedingTNorange]

In before MemphisCanes says... NO CHANCE.

I agree there was little chance before this fiasco. However, his reasoning for leaving Memphis was PT, where he was getting almost 20mpg. He's looking for a place that offers immediate PT, and probably the most of it...of all the schools on his list Tennessee has to be the easiest path to becoming a starting PG and getting 30mpg.

 

[myrobbins7]

I agree there was little chance before this fiasco. However, his reasoning for leaving Memphis was PT, where he was getting almost 20mpg. He's looking for a place that offers immediate PT, and probably the most of it...of all the schools on his list Tennessee has to be the easiest path to becoming a starting PG and getting 30mpg.

Absolutely..

 

[driscokid]

I think Rod Wilks is going to be the point guard per sources...special eligibility exemption for him only.

 

[Ericvol2096]

I agree there was little chance before this fiasco. However, his reasoning for leaving Memphis was PT, where he was getting almost 20mpg. He's looking for a place that offers immediate PT, and probably the most of it...of all the schools on his list Tennessee has to be the easiest path to becoming a starting PG and getting 30mpg.

Also he has a chance to lead a championship caliber team...not a bad option for sure.

 

[Ericvol2096]

Per Galiliee on VQ (Memphis HS coach)...sounds promising.

He spoke with CCM last week. I was told today by a staff member at UM that CCM knew this was coming down and had AB's attention.

 

[SouthernBoiNOLA]

Antonio Barton scheduled to visit College Park this weekend

 

[InVOLuntary]

I realize Mathieu has committed to Minnesota but is Barton the better of the two?

 

[colvol]

Biggest recruitment of Martin's career?

No doubt

 

[utfan1996]

How many years would he be with us if he came here?

 

[ukvols]

How many years would he be with us if he came here?

Just one.
He'd basically be standing in for Golden's senior year, to put it bluntly.

 

[golfballs]

He'd be hated forever in Memphis if he went to UT.

**** Memphis

 

[utfan1996]

Fine by me. Then Thompson can hopefully step in with some SEC experience an be a solid contributor.

 

[myrobbins7]

**** Memphis

*sigh* I feel the love!

There are some good folks here. :hi:

 

[Velo Vol]

Antonio Barton scheduled to visit College Park this weekend

Barton’s daughter could also factor into his decision, but in several interviews the family said they’re prioritizing finding the perfect fit for Barton.

“It’s just the basketball,” Barton told The Sun. “Trying to find a perfect school to fit me, fit my game, where I’ll be on the court and showcase my full potential and talent my last year.”

Priorities . . .

 

[Special Ed]

Help us Antonio-Wan Kenobi, you're our only hope!

Transfer, he will, to the campus in Knoxville.
May the Force be with us.

 

[Volfan2012]

I realize Mathieu has committed to Minnesota but is Barton the better of the two?

I know he shot 42 percent from the three and had 41 steals in limited duty. He was injured over a month as well.

 

[Kusotate]

I realize Mathieu has committed to Minnesota but is Barton the better of the two?

Barton is only a PG by height, he's not a great passer, penetrator, or ball handler.