Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

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KB5252 said:
I've seen donkeys go rogue and turn on goats. I've had donkeys but always kept them with my horses.

But to your point Donkeys have been known to attack and kill coyotes. Two neighbors that keep cattle also keep donkeys to help protect calves and young cows from coyotes and black vultures.
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I keep donkeys with my cattle.
 
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HoleInTheRoof said:

The latest on Tennessee basketball's efforts in the transfer portal​


The Tennessee basketball program continues to work on its roster for the 2026-2027 season in the transfer portal and recruiting.

On Tuesday, Notre Dame forward Jalen Haralson arrived at Tennessee for his official visit. He will be at UT until Wednesday evening.

The 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward averaged 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists, earning All-ACC honorable mention as a freshman. He played in 27 games and started 23.

Haralson, according to a weekend report, cut his list to Tennessee, Ohio State and North Carolina. Tennessee getting a visit is notable and the Vols will be working to close the deal with Haralson before he leaves town.

The Irish transfer was not the only visitor on campus Tuesday.

Prep forward Chris Washington, Jr. was in town as well. The 6-8 Washington is a four-star small forward from Murfreesboro. Washington was a one-time Alabama commitment but the Tide are no longer a factor. Washington will announce his school of choice on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET. His finalists are Tennessee, Ole Miss, Auburn, Villanova, and USC with Tennessee carrying the momentum into his decision day.

While the Vols are hosting two visitors they are scheduled to have a third visitor on campus sometime on Wednesday in VCU transfer guard Terrence Hill, Jr. Hill has been on a visit to Kansas and has been scheduled for a Wednesday arrival since late last week as Volquest reported. Hill appears to be Tennessee’s primary point guard target.

Hill averaged 15.0 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game during a breakout season at VCU. The 6-3 guard from Portland, Oregon, shot 37.0% on 81 made 3-pointers and 46.6% from the field.

Could Clarence Massamba return to Tennessee?​


Not counting former walk-ons, Tennessee currently has two scholarship players returning from last season in forward DeWayne Brown and guard Troy Henderson. Henderson pulled his name out of the portal to return to the Vols and had shoulder surgery last week.

Tuesday morning, On3’s Pete Nakos reported it was trending for freshman Clarence Massamba to return. Massamba entered the portal on April 6. Massamba and Tennessee have been discussing a return. Sources said Tuesday night that nothing was finalized and Massamba didn’t return messages from Volquest.

Guard Ethan Burghas made no declaration about his future at Tennessee. Neither has Nate Ament, who is expected to be a first-round NBA Draft pick.

All quiet on Juke Harris watch​


The Vols conducted an in-home visit with Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris on Sunday evening. North Carolina has also had an in-home visit and Harris has visited Michigan. On Tuesday, there was no new update out of Harris’ camp about future visits or a timeline on a decision. The 6-7 sophomore is the No. 3 overall player in the NCAA Transfer Portal in the On3 Industry Ranking after averaging 21.4 points in his second season at Wake.

He had an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%, while shooting 44.4% from the floor and 33.2% from the 3-point line. He averaged 6.1 points in 19.0 minutes per game as a freshman in 2024-25.

Harris picked Wake Forest over Tennessee out of high school as a four-star prospect out of Salisbury, N.C. He was the No. 95 overall player in the 2024 Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 34 small forward in the class and the No. 9 player in North Carolina.

Who the Vols have added in the transfer portal so far​


Tennessee has multiple spots to fill on the 2026-27 roster after six former players entered the NCAA Transfer Portal last week.

The Vols to date have added three players from the NCAA Transfer Portal: Belmont graduate-transfer guard Tyler Lundblade, Cal guard Dai Dai Ames and Loyola Chicago forward Miles Rubin.

Where the departed Vols have landed?​


Six Vols entered the transfer portal, while only two have announced a destination.

Forward JP Estrella is transferring to Michigan and forward Jaylen Carey is transferring to Missouri. Forward Cade Phillips has not decided on a destination. He has visited Alabama and Texas A&M.

Guard Bishop Boswell has visited N.C. State and Maryland. Guard Amari Evans also entered the portal.
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Not pleased to see no mention of any dominant bigs
 
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TN-POSSUM said:
Other than Ament, Amari Evans was our most talented freshman. I think he was going to be awesome.... if he would have stayed here.
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Agreed. Of all the players we've had over the years, he's probably one of the most interesting in terms of his potential and how he'd develop. Darn NIL. Hard to watch these youngins grow.
 
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JCVol00 said:
It is not far fetched to think a starting lineup consisting of:

Rubin
Ament
Harris
Lunedblade
Ames

Would probably be the best starting 5 we have ever had under barnes, and we definitely would be one of the best teams in the country if we can get some depth


Slick Rick is cooking
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I just don't see Ament coming back.

Probably more like:
Rubin/Hastings
Haralson/Brown/Washington
Harris/Scott/Green
Lundblade/Ames
Terrence Hill/Burg/Clark

Very, very good.
 
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VolGee4 said:
I just don't see Ament coming back.

Probably more like:
Rubin/Hastings
Haralson/Brown/Washington
Harris/Scott/Green
Lundblade/Ames
Terrence Hill/Burg/Clark

Very, very good.
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Barnes is putting together a really talented roster. Once Hill, Haralson, Washington, and hopefully Juke is aboard, the staff can begin focusing on depth.

I don’t think Tanner is happening. He would’ve jumped aboard already if he wanted to become a Vol.
 
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gordonr24 said:
Barnes is putting together a really talented roster. Once Hill, Haralson, Washington, and hopefully Juke is aboard, the staff can begin focusing on depth.

I don’t think Tanner is happening. He would’ve jumped aboard already if he wanted to become a Vol.
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....Tanner would be an amazing get however.
 
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