2024 Transfer Portal Thread

[Vawlz]

If we spend an official visit on the player then it's a miss. That's the logic I used.

lol, ridiculous. I’d wager that many teams end up using more OVs in a year than available scholarships.

 

[AppStVol]

3 spots left, names to monitor…

Chaz Lanier
Devon Barnes
Ben Hammond
Christian Anderson Jr.
Gabriel Mabor

SIAP, has Anderson, Jr been on campus? Who would be classified as the competition there?

Seems like a great fit to backup Z this year and be the PG of the future.

 

[RyanWalkerPGH]

This aged well.

Ehhh, got better no doubt.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Got it. Thanks.

Has 3 more years left. Wouldn't mind landing him if we can't get Anderson.

Yep, looks like we'd like a ZZ replacement in this class based on who they're talking to they might even take 2 honestly with 3 spots available.

I'd say the staff will make sure to keep a spot for Lanier...but those other 2 might be "first come, first serve" spots between the 3 PGs.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

lol, ridiculous. I’d wager that many teams end up using more OVs in a year than available scholarships.

It's a miss...saying that doesn't mean our staff is bad or the team failed. But we put a lot of time into Tyson and he went elsewhere so it's a miss.

 

[walkenvol]

Feels like there is a growing likelihood we may leave a scholarship open this year. Or am I crazy?

Possibly if we are committed to waiting on Lanier and he doesn’t end up in orange.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Christian Anderson would be the biggest get this off season imo, not from a need standpoint, but pure talent wise, shew.

Definitely think he’s a top 3 PG in the country. Kid lit up the best teams in the country shooting 50% and 49% from 3PT. He’s rated lower due to his height and some of the sites have even said that.

 

[AngryButchJones]

Christian Anderson would be the biggest get this off season imo, not from a need standpoint, but pure talent wise, shew.

Definitely think he’s a top 3 PG in the country. Kid lit up the best teams in the country shooting 50% and 49% from 3PT. He’s rated lower due to his height and some of the sites have even said that.

Definitely WANT him. He could be a perfect PG to learn under Zakai then take over in a year.

 

[bbvols2]

3 spots left, names to monitor…

Chaz Lanier
Devon Barnes
Ben Hammond
Christian Anderson Jr.
Gabriel Mabor

Ben McKee said earlier today that it was his understanding that Chrisitian Anderson would not happen. I'm guessing he has pretty good sources, but is a little strange considering there seem to be some smoke there this weekend. BTO have you heard differently on Anderson than Mckee at 247?

 

[GoodTimeVol]

Ehhh, got better no doubt.

I honestly don’t get it Barnes has been consistently good for like 7 years straight, you would think we as a fanbase would give him the benefit of the doubt at some point right?

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I honestly don’t get it Barnes has been consistently good for like 7 years straight, you would think we as a fanbase would give him the benefit of the doubt at some point right?

I still feel Barnes doesn’t get the respect he deserves from a lot of the fanbase.

 

[Shadowboxer]

Arizona has been paying basketball players nicely since before NIL. Tobe should fit in well there.

 

[Delmar]

I still feel Barnes doesn’t get the respect he deserves from a lot of the fanbase.

Face it Josh. As I’ve said many times, there’s a fair portion of the fanbase that wouldn’t know a basketball if it hit them in the nose. Not worth the trouble to even debate Barnes’ value as a coach.

 

[AllThingsTN]

Arizona has been paying basketball players nicely since before NIL. Tobe should fit in well there.

I’m not trying to argue with anyone, but I just don’t understand what the point of saying this is now. They were paying people before NIL…along with most other schools. All of the guys we are bringing in are getting paid as well.

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

Ben Hammond would have us as his best offer almost immediately. He strikes me as an under the radar PG prospect kind of like Zeigler. I would definitely love to land him if we can’t get Anderson. I also think Devon Barnes has a lot of potential too, but we just gotta find the one who fits best into our plans.

 

[Smokey 77]

Ben Hammond would have us as his best offer almost immediately. He strikes me as an under the radar PG prospect kind of like Zeigler. I would definitely love to land him if we can’t get Anderson. I also think Devon Barnes has a lot of potential too, but we just gotta find the one who fits best into our plans.

I promise you, CRB is on it! For the last three roster spots, I predict we get Lanier, a young PG, and a young post. If this happens, look out! The Vols are ready for another deep run! Go Vols!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Alabama is apparently also the favorite for Onyenso now. Mark Sears might also return.

They are going to be the unanimous favorite to win the league next year.

 

[Chaz-Vol]

Alabama is apparently also the favorite for Onyenso now. Mark Sears might also return.

They are going to be the unanimous favorite to win the league next year.

I think Auburn without their crappy inefficient guards to bring down their better players scares me the most. Bama with Sears will be right up there too.

 

[Helton1]

I’m not trying to argue with anyone, but I just don’t understand what the point of saying this is now. They were paying people before NIL…along with most other schools. All of the guys we are bringing in are getting paid as well.

He just wanted to insult Tobe…Somebody he knows nothing about. Standard practice in today’s world, especially online. But, he feels better about his life after the post now, so, all good here I guess.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

The bold would be incoming freshmen, the rest are portal players.

It appears that Anderson, Hammond and Barnes are smaller (under 6') true PG players. Lanier is a 2 that's 6'4". Mabor is a project big pushing 7'

I’ve been wondering for awhile why we haven’t targeted someone in that mold, Zeigler has been so good for us and typically you don’t have to fear those guys leaving for the NBA. Yes sometimes they have some limitations, but that’s where a Boswell or Dillione can play alongside them as well. Glad to see we are targeting some options there to learn behind Zeigler.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

This aged well.

Dude did the literal same thing last year, like chill out and be patient like everyone with a clue said to.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Feels like there is a growing likelihood we may leave a scholarship open this year. Or am I crazy?

Not crazy, but I don’t see it happening. Lanier would get you to 2 spots left, seems pretty clear they’re looking to add a PG and given that he competition for those guys I would think we’ve got a good chance to land one. Then you’ve got Mabor who same thing, not like we are having to battle big time schools if we decide to push hard.

 

[GoodTimeVol]

Alabama is apparently also the favorite for Onyenso now. Mark Sears might also return.

They are going to be the unanimous favorite to win the league next year.

sure a front court player that averaged 4 points and what 4 rebounds at Kentucky pairs with Sears and Nelson definitely moves the needle for some I guess

 

[omghulkhands]

Alabama is apparently also the favorite for Onyenso now. Mark Sears might also return.

They are going to be the unanimous favorite to win the league next year.

I hate to say this about a Bammer.

But Mark Sears gives me serious Jalen Brunson vibes. I’d be pretty thrilled to draft him late first or early second round.

 

[Smokey 77]

2024-25 Tennessee Roster Prediction
PG-ZZ, Chaz, Gainey
SG-Chaz, Mashack, Gainey
SF-Dubar, Mashack, Carr
PF-Igor, Dubar, Phillips, Mashack, JP
C-Okpara, JP, Igor
Bench-Freshman PG, Bishop, Freshman Post