Jaden Springer entering the draft.

[VolMarine1371]

I think he may come back

His reaction/emotions on senior day did not appear he was coming back. It resembled more he has played his last game in TBA.

 

[aWhiteLoftonChism]

I think he is making a mistake. He needs one more year to refine his skills. Best of luck though. Jaden is all class and represented the Big Orange as well as anyone I can remember.

Basketball development wise I agree with you. Could use another year to hone his skills. Business wise, if he’s a certain 1st rounder, no way it’s a mistake. Life changing money as long as he doesn’t fritter it away somehow. Which I doubt because he seems very mature and level headed.

 

[SGMVols]

His reaction/emotions on senior day did not appear he was coming back. It resembled more he has played his last game in TBA.

I thought so at the time too, but the injury and not being able to play in the tournament may have changed his mind.

 

[aWhiteLoftonChism]

He reminds me of Chauncey billups. A big strong guard that uses his body well and finishes through contact. I’m assuming he will play both pg and sg in the league so he will be a valuable addition to someone’s roster.

I think this is a very close assessment but I think DeRon Williams is who he reminds me of the most. Strong, good frame, plays off two feet, and can score at all levels.

 

[The Dog]

I think this is a very close assessment but I think DeRon Williams is who he reminds me of the most. Strong, good frame, plays off two feet, and can score at all levels.

Good comparison, imo, although I think Williams was more a pure PG than Springer is, right now. Hopefully, Jaden can improve his PG skills, even tho I think he is an above average passer. Still, Jaden was my favorite player this year and I wish him nothing but success and that guaranteed 1st round money.

 

[CornbreadVol]

He needed to go. His game will never grow under Barnes. Smart decision by the young man.

Punter, Admiral, Moore, Pons, Fulkerson, etc. Almost everybody improves with at least 2 years in Barnes’ system.

 

[kiddiedoc]

I was really hoping that he might stick around for one more year, but if any of us were offered multiple millions of dollars at that age to move on from college, we would have all jumped at the chance.

Good luck, young man. Rep the Orange proudly.

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

Was hoping he woujd stay but best of luck to him in the NBA

 

[VolMarine1371]

I thought so at the time too, but the injury and not being able to play in the tournament may have changed his mind.

Maybe your right.

 

[BruinVol]

I’ve never been to his Twitter account but it’s been mentioned he removed a lot of his Tenn pics and such

is that true ?

 

[The Dog]

I’ve never been to his Twitter account but it’s been mentioned he removed a lot of his Tenn pics and such

is that true ?

I have no idea, I don't tweet, but even if he did, it doesn't mean sh!t. U have been right, some, lately, but this seems more like one of your patented, lets make a mountain out of a molehill posts

 

[BruinVol]

I have no idea, I don't tweet, but even if he did, it doesn't mean sh!t. U have been right, some, lately, but this seems more like one of your patented, lets make a mountain out of a molehill posts

i am asking on this one

I don’t know but a buddy said he removed his tenn stuff on his Twitter pic and maybe some other stuff

Was just curious as I have no idea what was there before

 

[aWhiteLoftonChism]

Punter, Admiral, Moore, Pons, Fulkerson, etc. Almost everybody improves with at least 2 years in Barnes’ system.

Grant, Bone, Alexander,

 

[macrovol]

I was pretty firm a year or so ago that he and Keon wouldn’t both declare. I expected one back. Mid season that was easy to see I was wrong

I wish them both the best

Did I miss something? Did Keon already declare?

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

Go make them Benjamin's young man!

 

[BruinVol]

Did I miss something? Did Keon already declare?

You didn’t. It’s not official but a forgone conclusion though

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

We hardly knew ye

Kenny O'Donnell

 

[JRVOL11]

This is good for our program. Need to put as many in the NBA as possible . KC and BHH next .

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I like Springer but don't think he is ready.. Bone was better and rarely sees the court. Springer needed another year... Keon is ready in my opinion and will make it

Bone was probably a better true PG when he left but the main difference is Bone couldn't do this:

 

[kbowersjr]

I am ready for a reset, love UT basketball, but this was one of my least favorite teams of all time

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I am ready for a reset, love UT basketball, but this was one of my least favorite teams of all time

It was certainly hard to watch at times. This team lacked chemistry and shooters.

 

[BruinVol]

Bone was probably a better true PG when he left but the main difference is Bone couldn't do this:

I don’t buy that at all. Bone is a better athlete than springer.

I think springer sees his stock continue to slip down when his measurables have a microscope on them. He’s just not very explosive

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I don’t buy that at all. Bone is a better athlete than springer.

Bone definitely has more straight line speed than Springer but when it comes to vertical and strength its not really close. Jmo.

 

[BruinVol]

Bone definitely has more straight line speed than Springer but when it comes to vertical and strength its not really close. Jmo.

In Strength springer is way ahead I agree but not on vertical. Bone is ahead of him there.
I don’t necessarily put strength in the athleticism category and that’s why I think Bone is a significantly better athlete than springer

 

[johnfnkelly]

In Strength springer is way ahead I agree but not on vertical. Bone is ahead of him there.
I don’t necessarily put strength in the athleticism category and that’s why I think Bone is a significantly better athlete than springer

Bone has the higher vert, but Jaden's so much stronger he's able to use it more effectively. Bone is too weak to rise up with anybody in the paint.