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16-U Nationals Report

I think the idea is "once a student-athlete, always a student-athlete" I could very easily see many coaches violating that rule because they (like you) didn't know about the rule or misinterpreted it... I'm not a big fan of all the stories about this incident. The violations in the...

I had originally intended to do an article for VolNation, but since Peach Jam wasn't exactly ripe with Tennessee prospects (even Murfreesboro Stars' Keith Ramsey didn't show up), here's just a few notes of interest for Tennessee fans: Duke Crews, 6-6 BF, BWSL - It's looking...

Niles was very close with Tyler Smith, and had a very good relationship with the old staff. That pretty much explains it... Pearl and Edgar have already made tremendous headway with just about every player in Memphis besides Niles.

Guys, I only listed the guards we're recruiting because that's who the two Ohio players are behind on the wish list. The big men we're after (Chism, Varnardo, Watkins, etc) have little to do with them.

Also, sorry for my absense as of late - I was out of town for a while, and I'm studying for the CPA exam, so that takes up much of my time. I'm heading down to Peach Jam this week, where I hope to get a look at the few Tennessee prospects that will be down there. No doubt I'll have...

Waginger and Gagai both have preliminary interest from Tennessee, but I doubt we get serious about either player unless we miss on all or most of the following: Willie Kemp Brandon Powell Ramar Smith Verice Cloyd Brandon Evans Armon Bassett Larry Wright Lamar Falley And probably others...

I've heard he had a good time, but I don't know details. And, for the love of God, please don't use Rivals' basketball rankings. Choose Dave Telep's at ScoutHoops.com or Brick Oettinger's at PrepStars.com instead. Here's a piece I did on another board about the...

InsideCarolina, Gridscape, Volquest, and here about covers it...

FWIW, I don't think Pearl has anything to do with this investigation. It's all Mike Hamilton.

I have no idea where Dotson will end up, but I'm certain he'll land on his feet. Last I heard, he received 13 scholarship offers the day he was released from his LOI to Tennessee. With regard to the Smith situation, the investigation was launched to probe whether former assistant Chuck...

Pearl came into a very difficult situation in Knoxville, compounded by the fact that, to outside observers, everything seemed to be fine. The University's internal investigation into the Tyler Smith recruitment tells you all you need to know about why that situation is as it is. It also...

He's a prototypical SEC forward. He looked about 6-9, is long and wiry-strong, very athletic, and plays hard. He handles the ball ok for a player his size, and has some moves around the basket, like a nifty turnaround inside 10 feet. He's a good rebounder and already has a decent...

Possibly, but junior college targets don't usually emerge until the fall at the earliest, and often not until their season has begun or even concluded. One name to watch is AR JC WF Sonny Weems...

FWIW, I don't think our chances are very good with Pierre Niles. He completely dropped UT from his list after the coaching change. I like the work the staff has put in with identifying and pursuing Watkins and Williams so far, but I fear they may be falling behind for Brandon Powell, who...