‘23 KS SG Cameron Carr (Tennessee commit)

[bleedingTNorange]

PG - ZZ/BJ
SG - Dilione/Carr
SF - Mashack/Jefferson
PF - Awaka/Phillips
C - Aidoo/Estrella

Is this basically the roster assuming JJJ, Santi, ORN, Plav, and Key all leave?

Are we gonna add another to Estrella's class or just try to take a few transfers?

You left out Julian Phillips, either returning or leaving.

I posted this the other day…

PG: Zeigler/Edwards
SG: Mashack/Dilione
SF: Phillips/Jefferson/Carr
PF: Awaka/Estrella/Cade
C: Aidoo


I could see us looking for a 4 in the portal, a JJJ type small ball 4, or ORN type.

 

[TrippieRedd]

You left out Julian Phillips, either returning or leaving.

I'll say leaving, with the hope he returns.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I'll say leaving, with the hope he returns.

Just lots of unknown with Phillips decision (right now I think 60/40 return), and then also JJJ, Santi, Plav & Nkamhoua all having an extra year if they wanted.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Just lots of unknown with Phillips decision (right now I think 60/40 return), and then also JJJ, Santi, Plav & Nkamhoua all having an extra year if they wanted.

Would be so nice to have JJJ and Santi back next year, even ORN

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Would be so nice to have JJJ and Santi back next year, even ORN

I think JJJ & Santi are near locks to go, not sure Plav would be back/staff wants it, to me Nkamhoua would be the biggest possibility.

 

[walkenvol]

This is low key one of our best all-around classes. Team rankings may not reflect it currently, but these are some solid players top too bottom.

Also, it would appear these recruits are less likely to be 1&done type’s although Dilione may be the exception

 

[cncchris33]

I think JJJ & Santi are near locks to go, not sure Plav would be back/staff wants it, to me Nkamhoua would be the biggest possibility.

In order of most likely to return to least likely...

Nkamhoua
Plav
JJJ
Santi

JMO

 

[bleedingTNorange]

In order of most likely to return to least likely...

Nkamhoua
Plav
JJJ
Santi

JMO

I agree

 

[Dallasbowlin]

I think either BJ is going to start next season, or we’re getting a transfer PG. Zakai prefers coming off the bench, and as we’ve seen it’s when he’s at his best.

 

[walkenvol]

In order of most likely to return to least likely...

Nkamhoua
Plav
JJJ
Santi

JMO

Where does Phillips fit into your ranking?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I think ORN is leaving. Just last week after the South Carolina game he said he was looking forward to never playing in that arena again. We play there every year so…..

Doesn’t seem like something you would say unless you knew you weren’t coming back.

 

[cncchris33]

Where does Phillips fit into your ranking?

Probably top of the list, right now.

 

[cncchris33]

I think either BJ is going to start next season, or we’re getting a transfer PG. Zakai prefers coming off the bench, and as we’ve seen it’s when he’s at his best.

I think a PG is a priority if it's the right guy. Perhaps Yuri Collins jumps in the portal.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

I think a PG is a priority if it's the right guy. Perhaps Yuri Collins jumps in the portal.

Well, he’s not after you said that. Tampering you know. Lol

 

[ERvolsfan]

I think either BJ is going to start next season, or we’re getting a transfer PG. Zakai prefers coming off the bench, and as we’ve seen it’s when he’s at his best.

Let’s not forget we have the prized guard from this class who enrolled early and is on campus redshirting this spring. So he will be acclimated come next fall/winter.

 

[TrippieRedd]

PG: Zeigler/Edwards
SG: Mashack/Dilione
SF: Jefferson/Carr
PF: Awaka/Cade
C: Aidoo/Estrella

I'd say SF, PF, and maybe a PG? (Assuming none of the older guys come back)

Biggest need from that would probably have to be a SF transfer. Jmo

 

[bleedingTNorange]

PG: Zeigler/Edwards
SG: Mashack/Dilione
SF: Jefferson/Carr
PF: Awaka/Cade
C: Aidoo/Estrella

I'd say SF, PF, and maybe a PG? (Assuming none of the older guys come back)

Biggest need from that would probably have to be a SF transfer. Jmo

In that situation I would be looking to add guard/wing/post from the portal, hopefully landing at least 2/3. Phillips returning would really help clear up the picture imo.

 

[TrapVol]

I think ORN is leaving. Just last week after the South Carolina game he said he was looking forward to never playing in that arena again. We play there every year so…..

Doesn’t seem like something you would say unless you knew you weren’t coming back.

Unless he somehow knows that we will only play South Carolina at home next year.

 

[Volprofch05]

Unless he somehow knows that we will only play South Carolina at home next year.

I believe USCjr is one of our permanent opponents that we play home and away each year

 

[NighthawkVol]

I think a PG is a priority if it's the right guy. Perhaps Yuri Collins jumps in the portal.

I can't imagine that getting a PG from the portal isn't the #1 priority. Tyrese Hunter would have been huge for this team. And given the Beard situation, probably better for him too.

 

[johnfnkelly]

You left out Julian Phillips, either returning or leaving.

I posted this the other day…

PG: Zeigler/Edwards
SG: Mashack/Dilione
SF: Phillips/Jefferson/Carr
PF: Awaka/Estrella/Cade
C: Aidoo


I could see us looking for a 4 in the portal, a JJJ type small ball 4, or ORN type.

Defensively this lineup could be even better. I wouldn't mind finding a shooter in the portal.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Defensively this lineup could be even better. I wouldn't mind finding a shooter in the portal.

Yup, a CG or even taller PG that’s a knock down shooter would be nice addition…allow Zeigler and him to play together but also backup Zeigler as well potentially while also adding a shooter to the mix.

 

[Maxwell865]

I think ORN is leaving. Just last week after the South Carolina game he said he was looking forward to never playing in that arena again. We play there every year so…..

Doesn’t seem like something you would say unless you knew you weren’t coming back.

Rob Lewis said in a podcast that he didn't think ORN was coming back based on those comments.

 

[walkenvol]

Rob Lewis said in a podcast that he didn't think ORN was coming back based on those comments.

Is he planning on trying to get into one of the European leagues? Do we have an interest in trying to offer any lesser Tshiebwe type NIL deals to get one of our seniors to reconsider leaving?

 

[TrapVol]

I believe USCjr is one of our permanent opponents that we play home and away each year

Ok, I thought the league had done away with permanent home/away opponents. I guess it wasn’t all of them.