bleedingTNorange
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Sounds a little like Emmanuel Negedu, one of my favorite Vols to take the court, hated what life threw at him.
I think that Walker is probably a better passer and dribbler. They're real similar at how fearless they play. I'd also use the adjective "violent" to describe Walker. Not at all meaning that he's dirty or trying to fight. It's just that he flies around with a lot of energy... especially on the defensive end. It's kind of like he's a linebacker. He's under control and powerful with his movements. He's not necessarily knocking people around, but if you're a guard or even a small forward, you really wouldn't want to get in his way.
Don't forget, this is the RTL. Nobody is going to knock him on his ass in this league. There are some very good players, but they're careful to avoid injuries. He can play with more confidence knowing that he won't be involved in a major collision.
I saw him defend Weezy a couple of times. Once Chism kind of pulled a veteran move on DW in the paint... went around and under him for a pretty easy score. Another time Weezy was pretending to be a guard trying to make a move on the perimeter. DW won that matchup with Weezy unable to drive around him and missing a 3-pointer. But Weezy has it dialed back a little. He's mainly out there having fun. Always has a big smile and joking around with the refs and other players.
Sounds exactly what this team needs. A 6'8 enforcer type that can rebound, block shots, start the break with a good outlet pass and get an offensive rebound and dunk on u. If he gets in shape, I want to see him play 25 mins a game, because UT has nobody like him and they need somebody like him to compete in the SEC
Or am I wrong that lack of a big man, has been our weakness for the last 2 years?
Grant Williams was pretty damn good as a freshman, no? Have to remember also that before his injury John Fulkerson was getting 20+ minutes a game. Kyle Alexander has progressed and assuming he's done the same this off season as a junior I would imagine he's going to see the court. I will stick with what I've been predicting in that Walker gets about 10mpg, doesn't mean he doesn't play a major role or make an impact, just don't see huge minutes barring injury.
Grant Williams was pretty damn good as a freshman, no? Have to remember also that before his injury John Fulkerson was getting 20+ minutes a game. Kyle Alexander has progressed and assuming he's done the same this off season as a junior I would imagine he's going to see the court. I will stick with what I've been predicting in that Walker gets about 10mpg, doesn't mean he doesn't play a major role or make an impact, just don't see huge minutes barring injury.
Agreed. Walker doesn't get double digit minutes imo. Schofield and williams each have to play 20+
10 mpg sounds about right to me if he doesn't redshirt and TN is injury free. Fewer early except versus bad teams. He may not get in versus UNC and Wake. He could play 20+ versus a Presbyterian type of opponent.
I'm kind of thinking that nobody is going to be redshirted. Barnes needs to win this year and get to the NCAAT to shut down the negativity that is ramping up. He can't really do what's best for the roster 3 or 4 years down the road. Zach Kent could use a RS, but without him TN again has a very short team.