College Hoops Around The Country [TN opponents, RPI, others]

#12,651
#12,651
Dallasbowlin said:
We should’ve gave Kennedy an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Click to expand...
It doesn’t work that way for kids with a guarantee of going in the 1st rd. Tshiebwe is the perfect college player, sort of like Grant Williams was, for us. The kind of kid who dominates but doesn’t project well to the NBA, thus forcing him to return to school. Grant could have made a good chunk of change in NIL money had he come around 7-8 years later.
 
  • Like
Reactions: AngryButchJones
#12,653
#12,653
cncchris33 said:
It doesn’t work that way for kids with a guarantee of going in the 1st rd. Tshiebwe is the perfect college player, sort of like Grant Williams was, for us. The kind of kid who dominates but doesn’t project well to the NBA, thus forcing him to return to school. Grant could have made a good chunk of change in NIL money had he come around 7-8 years later.
Click to expand...
Is Kennedy guaranteed though? Doesn’t seem like it. He’s a first round talent to me, but that hasn’t shown so far on mock drafts.

I would’ve thrown the Nico 8 million package at him. Not my money, but if the people at Tennessee are serious about winning at basketball, they should’ve been perfectly fine paying him.
 
#12,655
#12,655
Dallasbowlin said:
Is Kennedy guaranteed though? Doesn’t seem like it. He’s a first round talent to me, but that hasn’t shown so far on mock drafts.

I would’ve thrown the Nico 8 million package at him. Not my money, but if the people at Tennessee are serious about winning at basketball, they should’ve been perfectly fine paying him.
Click to expand...

Kennedy is currently the consensus #17 pick.

2022 NBA Draft Consensus Big Board - Rookie Scale
 
#12,658
#12,658
Dallasbowlin said:
The latest CBS mock draft has him going 23rd. Usually when you’re around that range nothing is guaranteed, especially with the combine still to come.
Click to expand...

23 is solidly in the first round and worth 4 million or so guaranteed dollars, but that site claims to aggregate 150+ mock drafts to arrive at 17, 17 is over 5 million guaranteed.

I expect Kennedy to move up after the combine if anything. I think his wingspan, vertical leap and speed will all wow people.
 
#12,659
#12,659
VolArmy74 said:
23 is solidly in the first round and worth 4 million or so guaranteed dollars, but that site claims to aggregate 150+ mock drafts to arrive at 17, 17 is over 5 million guaranteed.

I expect Kennedy to move up after the combine if anything. I think his wingspan, vertical leap and speed will all wow people.
Click to expand...
Oh it will, no doubt. And yeah, which is why I said we should’ve offered him 8 million to come back.
 
#12,660
#12,660
Dallasbowlin said:
Oh it will, no doubt. And yeah, which is why I said we should’ve offered him 8 million to come back.
Click to expand...

The only hoops player who will command that kind of NIL money is Bronny James imo. He will basically be a marketing dream. I could see Nike signing him soon. Zion Williams may have as well a few years ago. But it's either going to be someone tied to a massive name, like Bronny or a no doubt about it, #1 pick who is a generational type. Durant/James etc.
 
#12,661
#12,661
TheMookieMonster said:
Penny is apparently landing Antoine Davis. More talent for One Cent to waste. Can’t wait to see them miss the tournament this year. They lose a lot from this past year.

Click to expand...

Recruiting is not One Cent’s problem. Coaching, figuring out substitution patterns and playing pet players are.
 
#12,662
#12,662
VolArmy74 said:
The only hoops player who will command that kind of NIL money is Bronny James imo. He will basically be a marketing dream. I could see Nike signing him soon. Zion Williams may have as well a few years ago. But it's either going to be someone tied to a massive name, like Bronny or a no doubt about it, #1 pick who is a generational type. Durant/James etc.
Click to expand...
If we’re giving a guy who has never stepped foot on a college football field 8 million dollars, no reason we can’t do the same thing to an SEC Championship point guard.
 
#12,663
#12,663
Dallasbowlin said:
If we’re giving a guy who has never stepped foot on a college football field 8 million dollars, no reason we can’t do the same thing to an SEC Championship point guard.
Click to expand...
I think we did offer him a nil deal although it’s hard to say for how much, it’s still hard to beat the allure of professional ball and the chance to make even more down the road
 
#12,664
#12,664
Voltime123 said:
I think we did offer him a nil deal although it’s hard to say for how much, it’s still hard to beat the allure of professional ball and the chance to make even more down the road
Click to expand...
For sure, but I feel like if we offered 8 million he would be a Vol right now.
 
#12,665
#12,665
Dallasbowlin said:
If we’re giving a guy who has never stepped foot on a college football field 8 million dollars, no reason we can’t do the same thing to an SEC Championship point guard.
Click to expand...

Uh, there is a HUGE difference between $8 million across 3-4 years in the sport that generates the most revenue in all of college athletics, and giving a1-year $8 million deal to Kennedy Chandler to return. Like, it's not even remotely the same thing lol.
 
#12,666
#12,666
TheMookieMonster said:
Uh, there is a HUGE difference between $8 million across 3-4 years in the sport that generates the most revenue in all of college athletics, and giving a1-year $8 million deal to Kennedy Chandler to return. Like, it's not even remotely the same thing lol.
Click to expand...
you’re right, there’s more value in Chandler than that. He deserved 10 million 😉
 
  • Like
Reactions: i2amavol
#12,673
#12,673
CNeagleVolFan said:
Any possible Nova transfers or recruits coming out of this?
Click to expand...
They have zero players committed or signed in the 2023 class. 2022 is mostly wings.

Trey Patterson is a guy who was highly rated out of high school. Tennessee offered before he committed to Villanova.

Nnanna Njoku is a big physical post player. Had some injury issues this season, but has some huge potential.
 
#12,674
#12,674
Villanova seems like such a well-oiled machine and truly elite program that I cannot imagine there will be a mass exodus (or really any exodus) by their players into the portal

I mean there was clearly a plan in place. They announced the retirement and replacement in a 15-minute window. I’m sure Jay encouraged all his guys to stay and I bet they will.
 
  • Like
Reactions: JelloPuddinPup and Vols All Day
#12,675
#12,675
Dallasbowlin said:
If we’re giving a guy who has never stepped foot on a college football field 8 million dollars, no reason we can’t do the same thing to an SEC Championship point guard.
Click to expand...

Football players are inherently more valuable here. Especially players at that level. Imagine how many companies would love to have had Peyton Manning as a spokesperson while here. It's just simple facts that football drives the bus in sports. That's why Kansas couldn't get into another league and had to stay in the remnants.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Rickyvol77, Volfan1000 and Dallasbowlin
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top