Recruiting Discussion

[cncchris33]

That's a good point. It definitely happens because you see kids decommit sometimes once they know they have other options that they prefer. But I guess it doesn't happen publicly like in football.

Aaron Craft is an example of a committed kid that was offered.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

4.0FTA/game

Ouch. Not that good with math, but that’s not good.

 

[vols 30]

Ah. Mine looked fine on my phone.

You texting illicit photos again?

 

[BurninOrange]

Aaron Craft is an example of a committed kid that was offered.

I despise that name with every moral fiber I have. 😠

 

[bleedingTNorange]

4.0FTA/game

Definitely needs to improve, fwiw it did every year, so similar pace would put him around 71%.

 

[BurninOrange]

Aaron Craft is an example of a committed kid that was offered.

But man that class was gonna be stacked with Craft,Selby and Mcrae.

 

[cncchris33]

But man that class was gonna be stacked with Craft,Selby and Mcrae.

Yep

 

[cncchris33]

Khwan Fore visiting this weekend, grad transfer from Richmond...

Khwan Fore College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

No thanks on a PG that averages in the low 30s from 3, low 60s from FT line, and only averages 2.7 apg.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

No thanks on a PG that averages in the low 30s from 3, low 60s from FT line, and only averages 2.7 apg.

He didn’t play PG

 

[BigZiti09]

He didn’t play PG

Well replace PG with SG.

 

[cncchris33]

He didn’t play PG

Apologies. In that link, I read "Position:Guard" as Point Guard.
Whoops.

Even still, we don't seem to have a dire need at SG. Much rather us target a grad PG.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Well replace PG with SG.

So every SG shoots over 30% from 3? Again I’m not calling the guy the second coming, but he does his work in transition and off the dribble, that’s something this team lacked.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Apologies. In that link, I read "Position:Guard" as Point Guard.
Whoops.

Even still, we don't seem to have a dire need at SG. Much rather us target a grad PG.

My guess is he’s a combo, a bit like Turner/Daniels...can play either position. While we seemingly don’t have a need at the 2 we do at the 1, so if Turner gets the minutes at the 1 and this guy the 2 that makes sense...or this guy the 1 and Turner the 2.

Like I’ve said I don’t think he’s the second coming but his strength is what all our guards weaknesses is and team weakness...so for that he’s intriguing to me at least.

 

[cncchris33]

FWIW, Mike Daum is still a possibility if there is mutual interest. He hasn't decided on transferring yet I'd like to see one of the two spots used on a big guy who can score and rebound.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

FWIW, Mike Daum is still a possibility if there is mutual interest. He hasn't decided on transferring yet I'd like to see one of the two spots used on a big guy who can score and rebound.

There were 3-4 quality big man grad transfer names I was tracking, haven’t seen Tennessee pursue any of them which I guess means they like what they’ve got down low. Days obviously is a different level of player so that could change their mind but to this point the bigs seem to be freshman they’ve targeted.

 

[JRVOL11]

Serrell smith to Maryland

 

[bleedingTNorange]

VQ saying Khwan Fore definitely a name to watch and that Tennessee did not get restricted from Samford graduate transfer Justin Coleman and that the 2 aides have been in contact.

 

[cncchris33]

VQ saying Khwan Fore definitely a name to watch and that Tennessee did not get restricted from Samford graduate transfer Justin Coleman and that the 2 aides have been in contact.

Would MUCH rather have Coleman.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Would MUCH rather have Coleman.

Me too

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Would MUCH rather have Coleman.

I would think so as well, but if the staff favors Fore I would assume they have a reason.

 

[FleeceItOut]

We need someone who can attack the rim.

 

[BigZiti09]

We need someone who can attack the rim.

Probably a couple dozen of those guys left for Coach B to filter through. Rest easy. 2018 recruiting is just getting started.

 

[BruinVol]

JMO but Barnes isn't going to choose a grad transfer on ability to score. His top priority will be their ability to defend.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

JMO but Barnes isn't going to choose a grad transfer on ability to score. His top priority will be their ability to defend.

Admittedly I don’t know, but with his athleticism one would think Fore would likely be a good defender.

 

[wisvol22]

FWIW, Mike Daum is still a possibility if there is mutual interest. He hasn't decided on transferring yet I'd like to see one of the two spots used on a big guy who can score and rebound.

Obviously would be a sensational get, but even if he goes the transfer route, I'm just not sure he comes here unfortunately. Literally every basketball program in the country would be asking him to come. It's not every day an All-American transfers.