Best Recruiting Class?

[velovol]

ramar has become a wipping boy of sorts.

[615 Vol]

Originally Posted by IPorange

Of course, he was hitting over 75 % the last half of the season including a 3 game stretch of not missing one and finished well above 50 %, but never mind that. Let's focus on that game where he was 0-12.

Yep, that tends to happen when you go 0-12 from the line. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he improved but going 0-12 is ridiculous, even for Shaq.

[zjcvols]

This will be the best UT team ever. Mark my words, in terms of talent, wins, and tournament play. I think we can make to the FF, but i'm very confident we'll make it to the elite eight. Then if Hopson stays, the 2009-2010 will be absolutely sick.

[csheaton]

Originally Posted by velovol

That was a team, not a recruiting class.

Also in basketball it is much easier than fball when it comes to predicting how well talent will pan out. So you are a little safer on predicting how players will perform.

I know that was not a recruiting class, that is why I said "I don't know about one specific class, but the best group of guys...."

[vol_freak]

Originally Posted by csheaton

How similar do you think Maze and Ramar Smith are? Not in terms of talent but style of play. Seems like they are both really good at creating their own shots, but Maze is a better passer and takes care of the ball better. Only thing Ramar might have had an advantage on was his strength and taking it strong to the rim. Who has the better long range shot? I know Ramar wasn't all that good with his.

From what I've seen there's no question that Maze has the better long range shot. He's also very capable at the lost art of hitting the mid-range jumper.

Originally Posted by cotton

UT has had somewhere around a half-dozen McDonald's all-americas since they started awarding that honor. Check here for the list of distinguished honorees:

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tenne...th#post1221321

Thanks for that. I was looking for that thread yesterday.

[TennTradition]

Originally Posted by zjcvols

This will be the best UT team ever. Mark my words, in terms of talent, wins, and tournament play. I think we can make to the FF, but i'm very confident we'll make it to the elite eight. Then if Hopson stays, the 2009-2010 will be absolutely sick.

We lose Tyler...but probably keep Hopson...I still like the team in 2009-2010...but I wish everyone else would be ready for Tyler's last year (this year).

[velovol]

Originally Posted by TennTradition

...but I wish everyone else would be ready for Tyler's last year (this year).

How are people not ready for Tyler Smith leaving?

It will also be Hopsons last year? No way he sticks around 2 years.

[TennTradition]

Originally Posted by velovol

How are people not ready for Tyler Smith leaving?

It will also be Hopsons last year? No way he sticks around 2 years.

I mean ready for a run...which I don't think this team will be....too much new chemistry to build with some key losses to the team. As for Hopson...he has a long way to go before he is 1 and done material...I'm not saying that it won't happen once Bruce gets a hold of him...but I think he will probably be around for his sophomore season.

[Voloutthe3won3]

i can see negedu having a huge impact on the defensive end blocking shots and rebounding... he also has the potential to be a key energy player on the other end by catching some alley oops and getting put backs.. he will fill in for the role duke crews left behind.. maze should be a solid point and will attack the rim.. west will distribute the ball well off the bench.. jurick can grab boards and eat up some minutes.. and hopson... well hes just gonna be a monster with his explosiveness and ability to knock down the 3

[velovol]

I would say Negudu is closer to an Asumnu rather than a Crews. Negudu more athelete, while Crews is more a big man.

[vols_are_champs]

Crews was a monster I tell you

[Voloutthe3won3]

the comparison with crews i made was mainly for shotblocking and dunking but you are right he is a much better athlete... the best comparison i would say would be with detroit piston jason maxiell (yes im from detroit so this is easy for me) but both are undersized power forwards with insane athletic ability and can make big momentum plays by blocking shots or slamming in dunks

[roswellvol]

Originally Posted by molsen81

Just a heads up here in Las Vegas: There's some youth b-ball tournament going on here right now and there are UT recruiters (I assume they're legit recruiters and not boosters) everywhere. My relatives from the Atlanta area brought a group of soon-to-be Seniors they sponsor over here and the recruiters are all over this 6'9 guy. I'll try to get his name Friday.

Probably Derrick Favors. Heard he's killing people on the defensive end.

[vols_are_champs]

Pretty much. We need Negedu to take Crews

[dickens821]

Originally Posted by roswellvol

Probably Derrick Favors. Heard he's killing people on the defensive end.

I was thinking more like probably Kenny Hall.