2025 Transfer Portal Thread

[Adam Sandler]

So I know we missed on Rice because of a huge pay gap. What was the reason with freeman?

 

[gainesvol82]

It is my last name. In hindsight, I would probably not use it, but I’ve had it for about 25 years since I was originally on VolQuest.



While I did attend UT, I don’t know of any family from DC or Knoxville. My extended family was all from Texas. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was some connection many years ago.

It is my last name. In hindsight, I would probably not use it, but I’ve had it for about 25 years since I was originally on VolQuest.

While I did attend UT, I don’t know of any family from DC or Knoxville. My extended family was all from Texas. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was some connection many years ago.

Very interesting stuff and thanks for sharing. I don't know many of the extended family with the same last name but most of my close family were in the military, are in the medical field or were educators. My grandfather, Dr. Gee, was an Army doctor and very respected psychiatrist who treated some famous post-WW2 cases such as Ezra Pound while younger. He ended up eventually at UT hospital after he moved south in the decade after WW2 to start his own practice.

Great man who built my love for the Vols by taking me to most home games from 1988 - 1998 until I got to an age that I preferred hanging with friends and he was too old to make the walk after catching the bus from the parking garages near the civic coliseum. Still regret that but glad we experienced a UT championship together as he is my hero and father figure. I never even knew his many honors and accomplishments in the war and psychiatric medicine because he was so humble. But, it amazed me as a kid how it seemed like everyone, of all races, in Fountain City and Knoxville in general seemed to know, highly respect and very much like Dr. George Gee. I was always proud just to be by his side....wish my kids could have met him.

 

[therickbol]

So I know we missed on Rice because of a huge pay gap. What was the reason with freeman?

We much preferred Ament. And Freeman was never going to choose UT if Ament was coming here. Auburn offered more money and we got the player we wanted more so we were not going to overpay for Freeman even if he wanted to play along side Ament.

 

[ToddKirk87]

So I know we missed on Rice because of a huge pay gap. What was the reason with freeman?

Bruce used the “Ament will get all the minutes” excuse and that Freeman could start there. And a 400k raise

 

[CornbreadVol]

Need some good news…

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

So I know we missed on Rice because of a huge pay gap. What was the reason with freeman?

Basilio says it was due to Typhoid, but actually Pearl smartly upped the offer after hours on Easter weekend. No counter from us.

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

I've posted the same thing for a couple days, but need two shooters. With Ament and Gillespie, having two more who can snipe it makes this team elite.

 

[gainesvol82]

TrippieRedd said:
Yeah, I’m on board because of his size

RikidyBones said: Twss

Gainesville82 said: @TrippieRedd is preparing to be dry-docked.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Could do worse, like the UK kid lol




41.8% from 3 on 6.5 attempts a game

 

[SGMVols]

So I know we missed on Rice because of a huge pay gap. What was the reason with freeman?

He plays the same position as Ament and didn’t want to come here to be his backup

 

[oldaaucoach]

Could do worse, like the UK kid lol




41.8% from 3 on 6.5 attempts a game

here is another: Billy Smith, 14.1 ppg, 38% 3pt, 6’7” junior

 

[gainesvol82]

This guy entered last night, wouldn’t hate it…



55% from the field (ranked 4th on UT)
39.1% from deep, but just 2 attempts a game (ranked 4th 2nd on UT)
62.9% from 2, on 4.1 attempts a game (ranked 4th 2nd 2nd on UT)
61.5% EFG% (rank 2nd on UT)
7.5 bpm (rank 6th on UT)



Obviously he’s bigger, 6’7” 210lbs, so probably not playing any 2 for you, but he could definitely play some 3 and some small ball stretch 4.

I like it simply because I don't want to ever see us get bullied like we did by Houston. Seems like we are building a very physically tough team so this guy is the perfect backup at the 3 who can also play minutes as a hysical match up problem at the 2.

I like our makeup so far with different skills with each big and this guy would keep with the versatility and toughness theme. I say we try to pick up this guy, Chaikin and one other guard who can penetrate off the dribble and shoot. Ball handling ability would be a nice bonus if we don't get Gainey back.

The difference between Top 15 with a Sweet 16 appearance and Top 5ish with a possible F4 appearance will be determined by how good Ament really is by tournament time (15-20ppg, 5+rpg, 2-3apg and 1-2bpg should be the goal), the improvement of Boswell at running the point 5-7 minutes a game and his outside shooting (already like his ability to attack rim) and the last factor is our ability to add skilled enough starting and depth at SG. A guy who can play 25-30 minutes in the SEC and at least get an efficient 10-14ppg without being a defensive liability is an absolute MUST GET if we expect a F4 run.

Can't rely on Ja'Kobi and Ament to carry that scoring load. Gainey starting at the 2 with Chaikin coming off the bench and we have a championship caliber roster with room to add more. If we can't get Gainey then at least a guy with the potential to be the 3rd scorer on a contender. Too bad Freddy D. didn't stay and grow into that.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

He plays the same position as Ament and didn’t want to come here to be his backup

Basilio is the Alex Jones of Joe Rogans.

 

[wtmvol]

Could do worse, like the UK kid lol




41.8% from 3 on 6.5 attempts a game

Chaikin seems like a better version of Noard, with a bonus of having more years of eligibility remaining.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

here is another: Billy Smith, 14.1 ppg, 38% 3pt, 6’7” junior

I wonder if Cade Tyson gets a call at some point too

 

[omghulkhands]

Basilio is the Alex Jones of Joe Rogans.

About 80% of this board interprets that as a good thing lol

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

I wonder if Cade Tyson gets a call at some point too

Yes

 

[cncchris33]

Yes

I'd imagine the NIL value has taken a nosedive. Not a terrible investment for the upside if a change of scenery is what he needs.

 

[ToddKirk87]

Yes

You really think we go back down that road? Didn’t he burn his bridge already?

 

[Vol49er]

You really think we go back down that road? Didn’t he burn his bridge already?

I don’t think the coaches get as offended when kids go somewhere else as fans do

 

[ToddKirk87]

I don’t think the coaches get as offended when kids go somewhere else as fans do

Grant Ramey had said there was absolutely no chance we’d go back after Tyson due to what had happened.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Yes

Wouldn’t hate it, would love if that’s third of 3 adds and not 1 or 2

 

[Vollywood97]

I wonder if Cade Tyson gets a call at some point too

Averaged 5.5 attempts and shot 46.5% from deep in 2023-2024.
Weird drop off at UNC... I wonder if the Deacon could tap into his potential.

 

[volinbama256]

I've posted the same thing for a couple days, but need two shooters. With Ament and Gillespie, having two more who can snipe it makes this team elite.

Yep, apparently there's a kid that can shoot the lights out on 3's that's in the portal... sure hope we try to make a run at him... would be an incredible addition.

 

[Derek Reese's jumpshot]

Wouldn’t hate it, would love if that’s third of 3 adds and not 1 or 2

I would take him as an Ament backup. If he can get his confidence back, it would be worth it.