2026 Vols Transfer Portal Thread

[kong]

Lots of teams trying to lure JP into the portal. Trilly “gets the sense he will be available”

 

[ArdentVol]

Bigunda withdrawing from portal, according to 247

 

[berryvol]

Catching up for the first time today and woah. Major SF bombs. Hopefully we hear something on Tanner in the next couple days - locking him and Lundblade down early would be quite the combo. With a budget of 15mm+, we could absolute sign another lead scoring guard AND a proven big. Exciting times.

 

[Czarcasm]

Lots of teams trying to lure JP into the portal. Trilly “gets the sense he will be available”

With our reportedly large budget this year in NIL, is he ours to keep if we want? Or is he simply just asking for too much for what we believe he is worth?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Lots of teams trying to lure JP into the portal. Trilly “gets the sense he will be available”

This would be a huge bummer. Not going to be many available big men with the upside of Estrella.

 

[Chaz-Vol]

Lots of teams trying to lure JP into the portal. Trilly “gets the sense he will be available”

If he goes to bama or somewhere in SEC will be pissed.

 

[b_gann]

If he goes to bama or somewhere in SEC will be pissed.

I had heard Indiana before the season ended. We'll see.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Only player I’d MAYBE take over Estrella is the dude from Syracuse, and I don’t think he’s even entered the portal.

 

[walkenvol]

With our reportedly large budget this year in NIL, is he ours to keep if we want? Or is he simply just asking for too much for what we believe he is worth?

I don’t think JP is demanding anything. Everyone has seen his abilities and the market is setting his value. Maybe they know of a different post player that we value more than the market and would choose to not pay JP his market value and go in a different direction? If that happens then I would suspect we don’t think JP’s foot isn’t fully healed. If we view him as healthy and likely solid for next season then we don’t have much choice but to pony up if indeed we want to compete with the best. Skilled 6’-11” guys aren’t in abundance.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I had heard Indiana before the season ended. We'll see.

Apparently they lead for Adam Olsen, who I think plays the 4. Not sure if that would make too much sense.

 

[cwbytruckers]

All this smoke about Tanner and im not even sure thats an option but if it is. Tanner to Knoxville would Ament look at what we have and what Barnes brings in make him take a second look for another 4 million and reconsider getting bigger and stronger for the draft next year.

 

[Mullins2010]

Massamba to the Portal

Tennessee guard Clarence Massamba makes NCAA Transfer Portal decision

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www.on3.com

 

[omghulkhands]

I’m trying to remain calm and not set myself up for disappointment with Tanner.

But the kid is arguably the best returning player in college basketball if he comes back.

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

I don’t think JP is demanding anything. Everyone has seen his abilities and the market is setting his value. Maybe they know of a different post player that we value more than the market and would choose to not pay JP his market value and go in a different direction? If that happens then I would suspect we don’t think JP’s foot isn’t fully healed. If we view him as healthy and likely solid for next season then we don’t have much choice but to pony up if indeed we want to compete with the best. Skilled 6’-11” guys aren’t in abundance.

I disagree. He has the ability to score down low. Teams are willing to overpay for a tall center who can score.

 

[Bigorangefan 98]

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I’m trying to remain calm and not set myself up for disappointment with Tanner.

But the kid is arguably the best returning player in college basketball if he comes back.

If we can land tanner . This board will completely explode . Rest of the pieces should
Just fall into place . He is a must get to run this team at the point

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

I’m trying to remain calm and not set myself up for disappointment with Tanner.

But the kid is arguably the best returning player in college basketball if he comes back.

It’s dumb and non-specific to say he’s so “well-rounded”, but I haven’t seen many players with his complete skill-set. First step, speed, quickness, release, shot, nose for assists, ability to drive, free throws etc. Chris’s Chandler analogy is on the money, but he’s got something extra.

 

[omghulkhands]

It’s dumb and non-specific to say he’s so “well-rounded”, but I haven’t seen many players with his complete skill-set. First step, speed, quickness, release, shot, nose for assists, ability to drive, free throws etc. Chris’s Chandler analogy is on the money, but he’s got something extra.

And you didn’t even mention he is a good defender for his size.

 

[FeelVol]

Massamba to the Portal

Tennessee guard Clarence Massamba makes NCAA Transfer Portal decision

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www.on3.com

Wouldn’t surprise me to see him and Phillips end up at NC State.

 

[FeelVol]

It’s dumb and non-specific to say he’s so “well-rounded”, but I haven’t seen many players with his complete skill-set. First step, speed, quickness, release, shot, nose for assists, ability to drive, free throws etc. Chris’s Chandler analogy is on the money, but he’s got something extra.

He does seem to have the play making skills that are rare in today’s college game.Sure hope we can nail him down.

 

[Luke Joiner]

Blackwell from Wisconsin is entering the portal

 

[Jimmy Football]

And you didn’t even mention he is a good defender for his size.

The good news is we give partial credit in this forum.

 

[CamVol8]

Trilly saying Indiana is the likely destination for Estrella

 

[CornbreadVol]

Trilly saying Indiana is the likely destination for Estrella

F***

 

[Chaz-Vol]

Trilly saying Indiana is the likely destination for Estrella

Rumor on the other site is 3-4 million offer

 

[Ttucke11]

Trilly saying Indiana is the likely destination for Estrella

I love developing players for 3 years to watch them flourish elsewhere.