2025 Transfer Portal Thread

[Volprofch05]

The Vols Hoops post aligns with what I just heard…the staff was informed the last box was checked. Now…we just wait on the kid to announce it. But CM (Clarence Massamba) is officially a Vol as I alluded to days ago

Sounds like it's safe to BOOM!!!

 

[Volprofch05]

Official Basketball page posted something about it being a good day for Yves reminiscing....

ITS HAPPENING!!!

Definitely sounds like it is Clarence Yve

 

[JacketVol]

Also, why do people think Abram will start over Massamba? I know the vet v. freshman, but I don't know testing G-League with eye toward NBA does sound pretty indicative of an expected role. I like both, and one will be 6th man, but just saying that IF Abram starts that probably means he's a very good player for the level because otherwise you'd think it would be Massamba.

Defense

 

[GoneViral]

True, but that kid ranked #1 and headed to BYU I think is clearly in a league of his own. Kid is something and much stronger than ament although one site had ament at 215 and the BYU kid at 210. Not buying that.

The NBA 2K crew knows him well. There's a guy who creates draft classes named JackMove916. He's shown an uncanny ability at anticipating the best college players three or years ahead of time. I can download the 2028 class right now on the game thanks to him. He's had AJ Dybantsa as the next LeBron this whole time. I'm really looking forward to watching that kid play just to see if he can possibly live up to the hype.

I fully realize video games aren't real life. It's more that I'm impressed by the NBA 2K poster's ability to project future players better than Givony and the like. He had the presumed top four of the 2025 draft two full years out.

 

[vol94]

Regarding Massamba…there’s a solid chance we could hear of his signing today. If not, it should be before the weekend…but no worries at all…Massamba is going to be a Vol. This will put us at 12 guys, likely holding a spot open until the 15 player rule goes into effect. We don’t expect Vols to take anymore meaningful minute guys (looking at Kennedy Okpara and maybe another developmental project) outside of the slim chance the 5th year passes AND applies to this 2025 senior class…ala Jordan Gainey. There is a tad optimism it may pass, but it could be only going forward and not applied to the past, meaning it would not go into effect until 2026 seniors.

Thanks for the inside info.

Please continue to post!

 

[tennesseefan31]

I am optimistic; not like he's just gonna be doing nothing on the court. Sure he doesn't have the pedigree of McKneely or Rice, but he can flat out shoot the ball. Think people will be pleasantly surprised.

Also worth noting that he put up very similar numbers to Alijah Martin during his last year at FAU, against pretty comparable competition and on a worse team. Not that they're the same player, but the point is you can win a national championship with a guy with this pedigree as your third guard.

 

[berryvol]

 

[Ace]

Regarding Massamba…there’s a solid chance we could hear of his signing today. If not, it should be before the weekend…but no worries at all…Massamba is going to be a Vol. This will put us at 12 guys, likely holding a spot open until the 15 player rule goes into effect. We don’t expect Vols to take anymore meaningful minute guys (looking at Kennedy Okpara and maybe another developmental project) outside of the slim chance the 5th year passes AND applies to this 2025 senior class…ala Jordan Gainey. There is a tad optimism it may pass, but it could be only going forward and not applied to the past, meaning it would not go into effect until 2026 seniors.

Boom

 

[VolHoopsInTheMix]

Regarding Ament--

He definitely has the size and skill to be special. NBA written all over him to be able to handle it and move at that size/length. Just a question of when he fully grows into that frame.

Fully growing into his frame should take only 1 year with Garrett M as a Vol.

Nba don't mind skinny btw, Kd, chet, wemby

 

[VolGee4]

Fully growing into his frame should take only 1 year with Garrett M as a Vol.

Nba don't mind skinny btw, Kd, chet, wemby

Based on Barnes' comments last night, they are going to be a little cautious and no over do it. He will get stronger, but he's still naturally growing.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Sorry for the light posting in the last week. I took a vacation and also got a little pushback on sharing so much. Summary is that the Knecht/Lanier phenomena have made Barnes a bit of a Portalstilskin and other coaches really pursue players he’s in on. Rice made a lot of money on our interest. In this last week, everyone has been really cautious about sharing anything until deals are done. My friend asked me not to talk about Massamba last week, and then Monday asked me “Are you Todd Kirk?”. Winning. The time dedicated Massamba is an investment the staff thinks will pay big dividends. His aggression can’t be taught and he’s very physically developed for his age. He’s flashed off an on our radar quite often over the last year, but various things got in the way. The last hurdle was a change in his visa which was completed yesterday. Hard to gauge how quickly he’ll contribute but he’s a big pickup. Abram is a kid who is better than his numbers. Hes been victim of a bad situation at GT, and a desperate situation at Tech. He has the potential to be much better playing a role that fits, with good coaching and other good players. Obviously the floor of this team is not as solid as the last couple of years, but the ceiling for late season is exciting if everyone gels.

 

[AllVols3]

Boom

Well that'll be a lawsuit. No child left behind.

 

[Orangeblooded615]

Still think a proven shooter like Gainey would really round out the team. Hopefully one of the new guys develops like he did.

 

[AllVols3]

Also worth noting that he put up very similar numbers to Alijah Martin during his last year at FAU, against pretty comparable competition and on a worse team. Not that they're the same player, but the point is you can win a national championship with a guy with this pedigree as your third guard.

He's bigger than Alijah also .

 

[CamVol8]

Also worth noting that he put up very similar numbers to Alijah Martin during his last year at FAU, against pretty comparable competition and on a worse team. Not that they're the same player, but the point is you can win a national championship with a guy with this pedigree as your third guard.

Agreed but wouldn’t he be the second guard tho? Unless you’re assuming Gainey is back

 

[ToddKirk87]

Sorry for the light posting in the last week. I took a vacation and also got a little pushback on sharing so much. Summary is that the Knecht/Lanier phenomena have made Barnes a bit of a Portalstilskin and other coaches really pursue players he’s in on. Rice made a lot of money on our interest. In this last week, everyone has been really cautious about sharing anything until deals are done. My friend asked me not to talk about Massamba last week, and then Monday asked me “Are you Todd Kirk?”. Winning. The time dedicated Massamba is an investment the staff thinks will pay big dividends. His aggression can’t be taught and he’s very physically developed for his age. He’s flashed off an on our radar quite often over the last year, but various things got in the way. The last hurdle was a change in his visa which was completed yesterday. Hard to gauge how quickly he’ll contribute but he’s a big pickup. Abram is a kid who is better than his numbers. Hes been victim of a bad situation at GT, and a desperate situation at Tech. He has the potential to be much better playing a role that fits, with good coaching and other good players. Obviously the floor of this team is not as solid as the last couple of years, but the ceiling for late season is exciting if everyone gels.

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

Abrams ceiling may be little higher than I first thought. Granted it was just one game against Standford, but the highlights from that game shows he is a baller with an eye for the lob.

 

[99vawl]

Surprised no one has mentioned at Rod Clark moving on… We will miss him as he was a good talent evaluator and helped reel in DK as everyone knows. Was high on Massamba too. But Rick replaces and repeats.

 

[Volprofch05]

Surprised no one has mentioned at Rod Clark moving on… We will miss him as he was a good talent evaluator and helped reel in DK as everyone knows. Was high on Massamba too. But Rick replaces and repeats.

It's discussed in the regular posters thread

 

[SolidBean]

Surprised no one has mentioned at Rod Clark moving on… We will miss him as he was a good talent evaluator and helped reel in DK as everyone knows. Was high on Massamba too. But Rick replaces and repeats.

Where did he go?

 

[ToddKirk87]

Where did he go?

Rod is likely headed to IU.

 

[CamVol8]

Abrams ceiling may be little higher than I first thought. Granted it was just one game against Standford, but the highlights from that game shows he is a baller with an eye for the lob.

This was as a freshman as well. He definitely is a good pick up

 

[JRVOL11]

Surprised no one has mentioned at Rod Clark moving on… We will miss him as he was a good talent evaluator and helped reel in DK as everyone knows. Was high on Massamba too. But Rick replaces and repeats.

when was this?

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

This was as a freshman as well. He definitely is a good pick up

Yeah, I seen that. Even so, the skill is there. Hopefully he just needs a good coach like Barnes to maximize his potential.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Surprised no one has mentioned at Rod Clark moving on… We will miss him as he was a good talent evaluator and helped reel in DK as everyone knows. Was high on Massamba too. But Rick replaces and repeats.

Bring in Terry