2026 Vols Transfer Portal Thread

[cncchris33]

The highlight video I seen of Dowd, the first 30 seconds was just dunks and putbacks.

I got bored after that.

I'd like to see that one. Where is it at?

 

[RyanWalkerPGH]

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BTO said Tennessee not interested for whatever reason.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Wow, would be massive to keep both of those add lundblade and add 1-2 offensive players.

I would say it’s a longshot right now, but I’m sure there will be plenty of lawyers across the country working to get an extra year for current seniors based on this EO.

 

[walkenvol]

He’s possibly the last guy I would have expected in the portal?

 

[TrippieRedd]

I'd like to see that one. Where is it at?

It’s titled “Thomas Dowd Troy Highlights” I believe.

It’s on YouTube. 12 days ago.

I stopped at 45 seconds and I saw 2 threes, I think?

Maybe a mix between Cade and Igor?

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I’m aware. Regardless of why he didn’t play, the point is he has limited game minutes so expecting him to be a major contribute next year is not realistic. We need to upgrade the guard play.

We just did, but I do think we need an upgrade point guard this year.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

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He’s possibly the last guy I would have expected in the portal?

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He’s possibly the last guy I would have expected in the portal?

We must be getting some studs from the portal

 

[BreatheUT]

Just posted it in another thread, but since it could have impact on our portal targets, Trump is releasing an Executive Order on College Sports that would turn eligibility into 5 years to play 5. Obviously, there will be a ton of lawsuits and billable hours racked up over whether he has the authority to do that but that could crack the window for a Gillespie and Okpara return if the stars align.

While that sounds good for our situation, I don't like that idea of that and meddling. My perspective may change over time, but I feel like college sports is already a challenging environment as is.

 

[TrippieRedd]

The executive order thing.

He doesn’t have the authority to do that. Probably won’t hold up long.

 

[Stoked]

Not really bothered by Cade leaving. I see him as an undersized 5.

Will be curious to see where he goes.

 

[Chaz-Vol]

I would say it’s a longshot right now, but I’m sure there will be plenty of lawyers across the country working to get an extra year for current seniors based on this EO.

This is going to be so chaotic for portal season.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

The executive order thing.

He doesn’t have the authority to do that. Probably won’t hold up long.

In this environment, nothing would surprise me. There are a lot of creative lawyers out there. I imagine some programs are going to try.

 

[cncchris33]

If they are expecting to get a "gamechanging 4/5" then he doesn't really have a path to the court so it makes sense with that update

I'd still think there is a path for split time with that 4/5 addition, though. Ideally, he'd have split time with Okpara had he not gotten hurt this year.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Bro reads VN

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Doesn't have the authority to start wars either but he doesn't seem to go by the book (constitution)

He gonna send the military to the door step of every university in America to make sure they follow his rules? Sounds like a surefire way to get Civil War 2.0 kicked off nice and properly

 

[Ttucke11]

Good luck Cade. Needs to drop down a level.

A lot of smoke was being blown about him being an Okpara replacement, which was a terrible resolution for us. Great hustle, good athlete. However, no team in the F4 has Cade playing any minutes at the 5 or 4 though.

 

[Chaz-Vol]

The executive order thing.

He doesn’t have the authority to do that. Probably won’t hold up long.

I think schools that want to use it will use it. Probably won't hold up long term but maybe for one season super team?

 

[cncchris33]

BTO said Tennessee not interested for whatever reason.

Yeah, I saw that. Disappointing.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I think schools that want to use it will use it. Probably won't hold up long term but maybe for one season super team?

I have a hard time with it to be honest. Do you stop recruiting portal and hope the rule gets passed or do you tell Gillespie / Okpara to move on and keep recruiting portal guys.

Seems like a tough job to juggle.

Stuff like this just keeps ruining college sports.

 

[VOLED]

In this environment, nothing would surprise me. There are a lot of creative lawyers out there. I imagine some programs are going to try.

Bama already working on it.

 

[cncchris33]

It’s titled “Thomas Dowd Troy Highlights” I believe.

It’s on YouTube. 12 days ago.

I stopped at 45 seconds and I saw 2 threes, I think?

Maybe a mix between Cade and Igor?

This is the only one I see with that title, and its the one I referenced. Only 1 dunk. Several finesse layups, pump fakes, and a bunch of 3s.

 

[walkenvol]

I have a hard time with it to be honest. Do you stop recruiting portal and hope the rule gets passed or do you tell Gillespie / Okpara to move on and keep recruiting portal guys.

Seems like a tough job to juggle.

Stuff like this just keeps ruining college sports.

Sounds like the Joey A situation?

 

[Chaz-Vol]

I have a hard time with it to be honest. Do you stop recruiting portal and hope the rule gets passed or do you tell Gillespie / Okpara to move on and keep recruiting portal guys.

Seems like a tough job to juggle.

Stuff like this just keeps ruining college sports.

Yup, insanely chaotic thing to drop days before the portal opens. Teams essentially had their plans probably made up where they are going for long time and now this drops.

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

Tough to see Cade go, but the reality is if the team is going to level up he probably wouldn't have been a difference maker. I would've been fine if he played a backup role because of his defensive versatility, but now we have the chance to get as good of a defender with an offensive upgrade as a replacement. Won't be mad at all if they upgrade here.

 

[McGeesPub]

I wonder if the EO, if nothing else, pushes the NCAA to just adopt the fifth year. The portal question is probably more complicated.