2026 Vols Transfer Portal Thread

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Volpatine said:
Based on my sources I doubt Evans, Boswell, Estrella or Phillips return unless things drastically change in these current talks.
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So far your source was right about Phillips. I’m hoping he is wrong about the other 3. But so far dead on the money so gotta give credit where credit is due.

I also do understand that these things change hourly if the others don’t end up leaving after negotiations, etc.
 
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Willy14 said:
So far your source was right about Phillips. I’m hoping he is wrong about the other 3. But so far dead on the money so gotta give credit where credit is due.

I also do understand that these things change hourly if the others don’t end up leaving after negotiations, etc.
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Coach Barnes is cleaning house sounds like
 
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Willy14 said:
So far your source was right about Phillips. I’m hoping he is wrong about the other 3. But so far dead on the money so gotta give credit where credit is due.

I also do understand that these things change hourly if the others don’t end up leaving after negotiations, etc.
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It’s a little more nuanced than this. Cade was offered an NIL that reflected second tier size, assumption of playing inside exclusively and the risk of reinjury. He was also told he can make more money in another system where he’s seen as inside/outside, where his size is appropriate in such a role/system, and new teams tend to be more optimistic about injury risk. Each player has a similar analytics driven/team driven assessment. It’s a new approach, but it isn’t necessarily going to run off the players listed. Some have a higher value in NIL and believe they’ll improve draft stock by being here. Some kids on other teams believe they can achieve those things by coming here. The interesting thing we’re doing is giving every player a plan and a number that is grounded in defensible data. How that flies is unknown, but I like the approach. For those discussing Tanner, both sides are right. His dad would like him to stay at Vandy. His dad is a strong influence. His agents and mom believe Tennessee is the road to better money, more well-rounded development. It’s not done in either direction, nor is the NBA ruled out. We will be in on some real dudes, and with real offers and real logic. This is counter to Calipari, Oates, Pope who will just throw wads. The ones we win will be well thought out wins.
 
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Stoerner Fumbles said:
It’s a little more nuanced than this. Cade was offered an NIL that reflected second tier size, assumption of playing inside exclusively and the risk of reinjury. He was also told he can make more money in another system where he’s seen as inside/outside, where his size is appropriate in such a role/system, and new teams tend to be more optimistic about injury risk. Each player has a similar analytics driven/team driven assessment. It’s a new approach, but it isn’t necessarily going to run off the players listed. Some have a higher value in NIL and believe they’ll improve draft stock by being here. Some kids on other teams believe they can achieve those things by coming here. The interesting thing we’re doing is giving every player a plan and a number that is grounded in defensible data. How that flies is unknown, but I like the approach. For those discussing Tanner, both sides are right. His dad would like him to stay at Vandy. His dad is a strong influence. His agents and mom believe Tennessee is the road to better money, more well-rounded development. It’s not done in either direction, nor is the NBA ruled out. We will be in on some real dudes, and with real offers and real logic. This is counter to Calipari, Oates, Pope who will just throw wads. The ones we win will be well thought out wins.
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That sounds like a great approach to me, I definitely trust the staff in the roster they will put together at the end of the day. Tanners Dad might be too much to overcome if that’s what it boils down to.
 
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I know nothing about what’s happening behind the scenes with the portal season, but I always wonder if it’s best to sink $4+ million into one guy or go for 2 guys in the $2+ million range? Rice was a terrible value for USC due to injury. Ament wasn’t his best at the end of the season due to injury. Very risky putting so many of your eggs in one basket as they say.
 
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walkenvol said:
I know nothing about what’s happening behind the scenes with the portal season, but I always wonder if it’s best to sink $4+ million into one guy or go for 2 guys in the $2+ million range? Rice was a terrible value for USC due to injury. Ament wasn’t his best at the end of the season due to injury. Very risky putting so many of your eggs in one basket as they say.
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This year that’s probably more like $2.5m vs. $5m, but your point remains…I think it’s a legitimate question to ask for sure, obviously some guys in that middle tier can be misses also though, and a hit on a $5m guy is gonna produce great individual results that maybe 2 guys can’t make up for.

I think regardless of which route you choose to take you better hope for no significant injuries to your main 8-9 guys and hope that you hit on all 8-9 as well.
 
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walkenvol said:
I know nothing about what’s happening behind the scenes with the portal season, but I always wonder if it’s best to sink $4+ million into one guy or go for 2 guys in the $2+ million range? Rice was a terrible value for USC due to injury. Ament wasn’t his best at the end of the season due to injury. Very risky putting so many of your eggs in one basket as they say.
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Agree to a degree with this., but you also have to have a dude. Someone who puts fear in the other team. It is always going to be a risk getting a high dollar guy. The game is so physical now that the risk is higher than it was 30 years ago when fouls were called.
 
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larjoranj said:
The one time he did dunk he looked like Tom Chambers. 2 handed and with bad intentions. I don't think there's anything wrong with his hops
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Yeah, I'm not necessarily concerned about him. I was just curious what video Trippie watched that had him concerned that all he did was dunk and that it somehow made him a lot like Phillips. Like I said, they couldn't be more opposite in my mind.
 
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walkenvol said:
I might be an outlier, but a big part of my interest in UT basketball has been following the players growth and development. Also, I like cheering for guys with high character. If we’re going to have revolving door rosters each season, then much of the appeal to follow the program closely goes out the door for me unfortunately.
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You aren't alone. This is the culture that has surrounded KY basketball for the last 15+ years in the one and done environment. It is sustainable and accepted by many when you live in the Elite Eight. But when you start seeing early exits and fringe tournament teams, it loses its appeal and real quickly.

I cautioned UK fans when it became their thing because they, like you and me, enjoyed getting immersed in the incoming classes, watching kids grow up in the program and developing, getting invested in those journeys, etc. Now it is mercenary basketball for everyone, not just Kentucky. They just found out a lot earlier than everyone else.
 
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TheMookieMonster said:
Insane that agents are getting away with highway robbery. 20%?!?! Bunch of snake oil salesmen.

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Look at that agent who represented Ace Bailey and gave him horrible advice prior to the draft. Guy got fired and he's now representing Boo Carter of all people. These NCAA agents a lot of times are not from real companies and just solo acts.
 
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walkenvol said:
I know nothing about what’s happening behind the scenes with the portal season, but I always wonder if it’s best to sink $4+ million into one guy or go for 2 guys in the $2+ million range? Rice was a terrible value for USC due to injury. Ament wasn’t his best at the end of the season due to injury. Very risky putting so many of your eggs in one basket as they say.
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Second tier money equals second tier player.
 
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FeelVol said:
He certainly was a cultural fit for CRB so it seems to me they like Estrella,Brown,and perhaps Careys production better but we have to replace Okpara and i hope they get a proven 7 footer that can take us to a FF.
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Agree, and love the kid in every intangible way, but the reality is he doesn't really have an offensive game outside of lobs and putbacks, is clearly hampered by the shoulder, and the other three offer things offensively that Cade really doesn't. I wish him nothing but success, and hope he lands with Gainey.
 
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Stoerner Fumbles said:
It’s a little more nuanced than this. Cade was offered an NIL that reflected second tier size, assumption of playing inside exclusively and the risk of reinjury. He was also told he can make more money in another system where he’s seen as inside/outside, where his size is appropriate in such a role/system, and new teams tend to be more optimistic about injury risk. Each player has a similar analytics driven/team driven assessment. It’s a new approach, but it isn’t necessarily going to run off the players listed. Some have a higher value in NIL and believe they’ll improve draft stock by being here. Some kids on other teams believe they can achieve those things by coming here. The interesting thing we’re doing is giving every player a plan and a number that is grounded in defensible data. How that flies is unknown, but I like the approach. For those discussing Tanner, both sides are right. His dad would like him to stay at Vandy. His dad is a strong influence. His agents and mom believe Tennessee is the road to better money, more well-rounded development. It’s not done in either direction, nor is the NBA ruled out. We will be in on some real dudes, and with real offers and real logic. This is counter to Calipari, Oates, Pope who will just throw wads. The ones we win will be well thought out wins.
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You mean just having a $20-25 mil budget and throwing bags at any and every big fish isn't going to happen? Well, it's pretty clear then that UT has no interest in being a championship contender.
 
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walkenvol said:
I might be an outlier, but a big part of my interest in UT basketball has been following the players growth and development. Also, I like cheering for guys with high character. If we’re going to have revolving door rosters each season, then much of the appeal to follow the program closely goes out the door for me unfortunately.
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Agreed. Almost has that feel of a fixed beauty pageant.
 
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cncchris33 said:
Illinois, UVA, Baylor, and Kansas St wanted Lundblade. Allegedly, Duke wanted him, as well. I'm fine with these two guys being the low end of our transfer haul. If they end up being the crown jewels, something went wrong. I don't believe that will be the end result, though.
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If Dowd and Lundblade are our 3rd and 4th best additions then I'm absolutely over the moon. If they are 1 and 2 that would be a major issue. Keep Evans, Brown and 1 of Estrella/Carey plus the freshman. Let's roll.
 
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