Top 25 Incoming Freshman

[YankeeVol]

23. Robert Hubbs, Tennessee

Athleticism: A

Robert Hubbs has the length (6’5”) and leaping ability to be a top-notch finisher, and he’s got great toughness for a wing player.

Skill: C+

His jump shot is moving in the right direction but still needs a good deal of work.

Opportunity: B-

Jordan McRae will be the main man for the Vols, but Hubbs should be able to pick up some of the backcourt minutes created by Trae Golden’s transfer.


I know, it's Bleacher Report

Power Ranking the Top 25 Incoming College Basketball Freshmen | Bleacher Report

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I agree with their report, may give A+ for athleticism but jmo. As for opportunity, I suppose they're looking at opportunity to be the guy, but IMO his opportunity is a very good one.

 

[SJAVol32]

Actually a pretty solid assessment. When he's on with his jump shot he's on. He just needs to be consistent. Hubbs ceiling is high. I think higher than Hopson when he came to UT and it helps he doesn't have to come in and take a lot of shots.

 

[MemphisCanes]

13. Austin Nichols, Memphis

Athleticism: B-

Austin Nichols will need to carry a lot more than 205 pounds on his 6’9” body to compete in the AAC, especially in the absence of extraordinary mobility.

Skill: A+

Not only does he have plenty of scoring moves, but he’s a first-rate passer out of the post.

Opportunity: A-

Tarik Black’s transfer opens up minutes for the youngster, but there aren’t a lot of shots to go around in a deep Tigers lineup.


Best freshman in the state.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Best freshman in the state.

Not according to the most unbiased recruiting rankings out there he's not...that honor belongs to the one and only Robert Hubbs.

 

[whocaresgobobcats]

13. Austin Nichols, Memphis

Athleticism: B-

Austin Nichols will need to carry a lot more than 205 pounds on his 6’9” body to compete in the AAC, especially in the absence of extraordinary mobility.

Skill: A+

Not only does he have plenty of scoring moves, but he’s a first-rate passer out of the post.

Opportunity: A-

Tarik Black’s transfer opens up minutes for the youngster, but there aren’t a lot of shots to go around in a deep Tigers lineup.


Best freshman in the state.

Worst troll on the site.

 

[terrypedigo]

lol:lol:lol:lol:Austinlol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:

 

[Kusotate]

Not according to the most unbiased recruiting rankings out there he's not...that honor belongs to the one and only Robert Hubbs.

Hubbs is too passive to be a top incoming freshman imo, he should have a great sophmore campaign.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Hubbs is too passive to be a top incoming freshman imo, he should have a great sophmore campaign.

Luckily for him he won't be asked to do much as a freshman and will likely be a 6th man.

 

[cncchris33]

13. Austin Nichols, Memphis

Athleticism: B-

Austin Nichols will need to carry a lot more than 205 pounds on his 6’9” body to compete in the AAC, especially in the absence of extraordinary mobility.

Skill: A+

Not only does he have plenty of scoring moves, but he’s a first-rate passer out of the post.

Opportunity: A-

Tarik Black’s transfer opens up minutes for the youngster, but there aren’t a lot of shots to go around in a deep Tigers lineup.


Best freshman in the state.

You just can't help yourself.

 

[SCowlsVOL]

You just can't help yourself.

He's a punk, so of course he can't. That is of course why I blocked him.

 

[RationalThinker]

Worst troll on the site.

ACTUALLY, that honor belongs to me.

 

[bwings]

Luckily for him he won't be asked to do much as a freshman and will likely be a 6th man.

You may be right. He may earn a start at times (injuries, etc) but with Shaq's development (dropped 25-30 lbs and is much more mobile) and Pellom showing promise, Nichols will most likely be the first big man off the bench this year. That said, there will be a lot of PT if they play faster this year as promised.

I wish we were playing this year. Should be a great mactch up.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

You may be right. He may earn a start at times (injuries, etc) but with Shaq's development (dropped 25-30 lbs and is much more mobile) and Pellom showing promise, Nichols will most likely be the first big man off the bench this year. That said, there will be a lot of PT if they play faster this year as promised.

I wish we were playing this year. Should be a great mactch up.

I agree. Maybe well meet In the dance!

 

[johnnybravo]

You may be right. He may earn a start at times (injuries, etc) but with Shaq's development (dropped 25-30 lbs and is much more mobile) and Pellom showing promise, Nichols will most likely be the first big man off the bench this year. That said, there will be a lot of PT if they play faster this year as promised.

I wish we were playing this year. Should be a great mactch up.

Yeah, it will definitely be a game that the tourney match makers would want to see. I would not be the least bit surprised to see Memphis and UT in the same region. Probably a sweet 16 match up.

 

[bwings]

I agree. Maybe well meet In the dance!

The committee would love to put Memphis and Tennessee or Kentucky (Cal) in same region anticipating a match up.

 

[bwings]

lol:lol:lol:lol:Austinlol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:

You wouldn't be laughing if he were wearing orange. He was the best thing around until that day of the announcement.

I've seen him practice and he's not playing like a freshman. He will get a lot of PT this year. It's too bad he and Hubbs couldn't have stayed together at one school or the other.l