2027 Lady Vols Recruiting

[lfvol]

Can u name that one elite player to go with role players that would make us swipes Championship contenders next year?

Not following your questions. Never said we only need one elite player to be a championship level team.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I'd like to see Fulwiley transfer and play in our system. Were going to have the money to interest a player of two if Cooper goes Pro and all the ones out of eligibility. We should be in line to get three really great players if there are any in there that fit that description.

I have a few players I would like to see in this system, but I’m learning to stop getting caught up in this, because we never seem to get any of them. We will always be handicapped on getting certain players because of the substitutions, but I know she’s not changing for anyone.

 

[Volfan2012]

I have a few players I would like to see in this system, but I’m learning to stop getting caught up in this, because we never seem to get any of them. We will always be handicapped on getting certain players because of the substitutions, but I know she’s not changing for anyone.

Be interested to see how we do this portal it has to be really good especially for post and three point specialists. Don't want to go with just Edwards and Latham need one strong post and another that can play reliable minutes. In this system you must have reliable three point shooters so that is the other area where we need help.

We would've been ready to challenge anybody this season if we'd found a couple three point shooters instead of Robertson and Wolfenbarger. Just two players with consistency from the three would've made a huge difference for this team. Three point shooting is going to be the problem really needs to reel some of the ones shooting them in they are not great at it.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Rickea and Cooper, sure. Barker still has outstanding “show me” but the flashes are there. She’s willing to dive to the floor for a loose ball. Well below expectations has been Jersey. Plays soft.

I was very surprised at how different all our players look in person compared to telecast.

I can't say if Wolfenbarger plays mentally soft, but she is surprisingly "delicate" in her upper body structure as well as slender in the lower body. Her upper arm development shows she's definitely put in the time in the weight room. But she's just not genetically built to bang on the boards, and is more likely to slip in and steal rebounds.

I would expect her to excel more in the finesse aspects of the game, and maybe run like a gazelle when she's healthy. For sure, I will have a lot more respect for her now when I see her playing physical.
(I still find it very uncomfortable talking about physical aspects of female athletes the same way I would male athletes. But that's the arena in which they've chosen to compete, and we're blessed as fans to watch some great ones.)

BTW: had a delightful conversation with MTSU's trainer after the game. Some rare and wonderful people take up that profession. Such a blend of analytical thinking, knowledge, inner compassion, outward toughness, and professional discipline! Show 'em some love whenever you get the opportunity.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Be interested to see how we do this portal it has to be really good especially for post and three point specialists. Don't want to go with just Edwards and Latham need one strong post and another that can play reliable minutes. In this system you must have reliable three point shooters so that is the other area where we need help.

We would've been ready to challenge anybody this season if we'd found a couple three point shooters instead of Robertson and Wolfenbarger. Just two players with consistency from the three would've made a huge difference for this team. Three point shooting is going to be the problem really needs to reel some of the ones shooting them in they are not great at it.

During the offseason when I said we need 3pt shooting, didn’t u say the freshmen would be the the 3pt shooters? And I said no, we need proven shooters at this level?

 

[VolBall09]

During the offseason when I said we need 3pt shooting, didn’t u say the freshmen would be the the 3pt shooters? And I said no, we need proven shooters at this level?

Robertson is historically a serviceable 3 point shooter with a lot of range and a quick release. Just hasn’t adjusted to the pace yet.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I was very surprised at how different all our players look in person compared to telecast.

I can't say if Wolfenbarger plays mentally soft, but she is surprisingly "delicate" in her upper body structure as well as slender in the lower body. Her upper arm development shows she's definitely put in the time in the weight room. But she's just not genetically built to bang on the boards, and is more likely to slip in and steal rebounds.

I would expect her to excel more in the finesse aspects of the game, and maybe run like a gazelle when she's healthy. For sure, I will have a lot more respect for her now when I see her playing physical.
View attachment 791051(I still find it very uncomfortable talking about physical aspects of female athletes the same way I would male athletes. But that's the arena in which they've chosen to compete, and we're blessed as fans to watch some great ones.)

BTW: had a delightful conversation with MTSU's trainer after the game. Some rare and wonderful people take up that profession. Such a blend of analytical thinking, knowledge, inner compassion, outward toughness, and professional discipline! Show 'em some love whenever you get the opportunity.

That’s because Jersey is a wing, she should have never been in the paint to begin with. These coaches have tried to make her a post player her entire college career and it didn’t work. They have all failed her, by not letting her use her natural skill set.

 

[37620VOL]

Although it's statistically impossible, the optimistic part of me is hoping that we are banking all of our bad shooting nights now, so we can run the table in February and March.

More seriously though, watching the shooting motions closely and the openness of the 3s we took yesterday, I'm not ready to say we have a problem. The shooting motions look good, the selection was good. My current theory is that our 3-point shooters are zero'd in for empty gym, low stress 3s. In game 3s are a different animal, you're beating on people and people are beating on you, you're diving on the floor, you never know when a shot is coming your way, you're pressing a little, your hands feel "different". The only solution is to relax and keep shooting - in-game 3s are a different type of skill that only comes from experience and in-game action - action that is very difficult to replicate 100% in practice.

 

[Volfan2012]

During the offseason when I said we need 3pt shooting, didn’t u say the freshmen would be the the 3pt shooters? And I said no, we need proven shooters at this level?

Yes but other than Mia and Prawl none are really shooting the ball. Mia is around 30 percent after last night was at 35. Prawl terrible thus far was 34 percent high school. Civil has made 3 of 5. So it is now maybe they can or maybe they can't. I think Mia will end up around 35 percent she was over 40 in high school. Prawl don't know looks like a bad year from three right now 1 for 11. Civil needs to shoot more 3 of 5 is great, but can she when she shoots enough level it off to at least high 30's to 40. So the three of them are 12 for 44 just 27 percent not good enough. Still Mia and Civil have shot well enough from three to merit more time as to where they land.

The bigger problem is players that can't shoot them taking so many. We have a group of about three players not even pushing 22 percent and they have been the players shooting the most. That is what is pulling down the percentage of the team the most.

 

[Volfan2012]

That’s because Jersey is a wing, she should have never been in the paint to begin with. These coaches have tried to make her a post player her entire college career and it didn’t work. They have all failed her, by not letting her use her natural skill set.

From what i have seen of Wolfenbarger she would be at the end of the bench. I think Hurst looks like a better player even if she is just a freshman. Latham definitely should be playing ahead of her as well.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Yes but other than Mia and Prawl none are really shooting the ball. Mia is around 30 percent after last night was at 35. Prawl terrible thus far was 34 percent high school. Civil has made 3 of 5. So it is now maybe they can or maybe they can't. I think Mia will end up around 35 percent she was over 40 in high school. Prawl don't know looks like a bad year from three right now 1 for 11. Civil needs to shoot more 3 of 5 is great, but can she when she shoots enough level it off to at least high 30's to 40. So the three of them are 12 for 44 just 27 percent not good enough. Still Mia and Civil have shot well enough from three to merit more time as to where they land.

The bigger problem is players that can't shoot them taking so many. We have a group of about three players not even pushing 22 percent and they have been the players shooting the most. That is what is pulling down the percentage of the team the most.

I think if Hurst was able to play more and get more shots, her average would even out. Her issue if her slow and low release, she doesn‘t get her shot off unless she’s wide open.

I’ll say it, Spearman doesn’t need to take anymore 3’s. She always takes and misses in crucial moments of the game.

 

[KnoxLikeUs]

The reason Lauren Hurst looks good in her limited minutes is because Coach Lazo and Coach Caldwell are the best recruiters in the SEC. They know talent.
Tennessee freshman class is the best and it’s not really even that close.
All of them are still figuring out their roles and a system that takes a pro level fitness and IQ to adjust in what’s only been a short amount of time.
By early to mid-December it wouldn’t surprise me at all to see all 5 of these elite freshmen firing on all cylinders.
Mya and Deniya were excellent last night. Hurst misses were even great looking attempts and she moves fluid for a 6’3 player. Very coordinated athlete. And she really goes after rebounds in the paint which is signs of natural skills for a young player.
GBO elite.

 

[Volfan2012]

I think if Hurst was able to play more and get more shots, her average would even out. Her issue if her slow and low release, she get get her shot off unless she’s wide open.

I’ll say it, Spearman doesn’t need to take anymore 3’s. She always takes and misses in crucial moments of the game.

I said that also about Spearman. At least not 7 in a game. She has shot more than anyone. I think we could do ok from the three with the right players doing most of the shooting. Coach doesn't play it like that if your open you can shoot problem is some just don't have the ability. We got some awesome looks last night just made 8 of 34 not great when the defense allows you open looks like that.

What I saw of Hurst last night she should be in the rotation of ten. She has the ability to be there has enough quickness to be there.

 

[volsagain]

I said that also about Spearman. At least not 7 in a game. She has shot more than anyone. I think we could do ok from the three with the right players doing most of the shooting. Coach doesn't play it like that if your open you can shoot problem is some just don't have the ability. We got some awesome looks last night just made 8 of 34 not great when the defense allows you open looks like that.

What I saw of Hurst last night she should be in the rotation of ten. She has the ability to be there has enough quickness to be there.

Until Zee starts hitting the 3 everyone is going to leave her open. She's not shy about shooting it you can tell she's asking for it . Hopefully she settles into the roll she is needed for.

 

[th2421]

Until Zee starts hitting the 3 everyone is going to leave her open. She's not shy about shooting it you can tell she's asking for it . Hopefully she settles into the roll she is needed for.

I think Zee will come around, but I was surprised to see that while she is currently leading the team in minutes, she's actually last in box plus/minus (-0.7). She and Jersey are the only two with negative +/-.

Cooper is leading the team by far at +23.8 followed by Civil at +13.4, Wynn(!) at +10.3, and Barker at +10.1.

Cooper is actually 4th in the entire country in that stat, just behind Fulwiley (and LSU's terrible schedule), Sarah Strong, and Sayvia Sellers.

 

[mudcat1973]

https://247sports.com/college/Tenne...nessee-volunteers-baseball-258132304/#2731235

 

[mudcat1973]

https://247sports.com/college/Tenne...nessee-volunteers-baseball-258132304/#2731235

Danny white said
" Like all the most competitive programs in the country, we participated in front loading last spring "
Teams spend what they could on getting players before renewed sharing started.
With limits on university spending directly.
And some NIL deals not approved by body monitoring them.
There going to be more money overall for recuits.
And more even competition in the top 25.
It's going to hard for any team to get 4 to 5 five stars same recruiting class or everyone on their wish list.
@chuckiepoo that article is a interview about Tennessee different sports teams the reporter invites Danny white whole article.talks about baseball spending you might want to read it if haven't

 

[LadyVol1908]

Although it's statistically impossible, the optimistic part of me is hoping that we are banking all of our bad shooting nights now, so we can run the table in February and March.

More seriously though, watching the shooting motions closely and the openness of the 3s we took yesterday, I'm not ready to say we have a problem. The shooting motions look good, the selection was good. My current theory is that our 3-point shooters are zero'd in for empty gym, low stress 3s. In game 3s are a different animal, you're beating on people and people are beating on you, you're diving on the floor, you never know when a shot is coming your way, you're pressing a little, your hands feel "different". The only solution is to relax and keep shooting - in-game 3s are a different type of skill that only comes from experience and in-game action - action that is very difficult to replicate 100% in practice.

I kind of agree with this! The looks are there, we’re just not hitting them. I’m going with this as the reason Zee keeps shooting them despite her missing so many.

 

[stllvf]

Recruiting year three will be definitely affected on how well the team performs 2025-6. the unique offensive and defensive package under the former new, but no longer new coach must be verified by results, not spectulation of what "might be."

Lots of "ifs" in my post, but a domination year is IMO essential to ongoing top-ten recruitment, including reopening recruitment of top prospects within the State.

 

[Lucy]

Just admit it we ran out of money buy what we wanted. You have to be blind to not see we could have really used another big and 3 point specialist. We signed a bunch of good ball players last year not any super stars. I'm afraid we're going to find out we only have 7-8 players that should be playing against top ranked teams. ( If you want to win ) .

Nahh.

 

[Golfteacher]

Nahh.

I believe that we have enough talent to do well against any team in the top 20. We just need to work within our God given talent. Not everyone is a three point shooter and would be better off not shooting a bunch of threes that end up as bricks.

Kim and her staff have excelled in recruiting players who fit their unique style of play, yet it is essential that each athlete harnesses their individual talents within Kim's system. The primary goal remains the collective success of the team. To achieve this, some players would benefit from focusing less on three-point shooting and instead concentrating on the areas where they can maximize their effectiveness. By aligning individual strengths with the team's strategy, they can enhance their contributions and ultimately elevate the entire squad. Based upon each player’s individual talent the coaching staff must put them in the best position for success.

 

[Volfan2012]

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Eve Long and Kaleena Smith are the two that have visited Tennessee thus far at least once. Hopefully official visits to come. We evidently are not a factor for the two Tennessee players seems that has been the situation for Tennessee players for the last few years for the most part.

 

[RetroVol]

Eve Long and Kaleena Smith are the two that have visited Tennessee thus far at least once.

I admit to knowing nothing about where Lady Vols stand on NIL money or about what sums are being paid for top women basketball players, especially under the new third-party approval system. But it seems that any school is going to need a pile of cash to sign two top ten recruits. From what I can tell, it sounds like we are starting to talk about life changing amounts of money.

 

[Volfan2012]

I admit to knowing nothing about where Lady Vols stand on NIL money or about what sums are being paid for top women basketball players, especially under the new third-party approval system. But it seems that any school is going to need a pile of cash to sign two top ten recruits. From what I can tell, it sounds like we are starting to talk about life changing amounts of money.

I think it is getting to the point where the top five maybe even the top ten are going to be 1 million dollar players. Oklahoma started that with the big NIL they gave third ranked in her class Chavez. It won't be all the players, but there will be three or four in the top ten that want a million. It has to be funded by outside sources no way Oklahoma has more NIL money than we do, but they have someone that is willing to pay the fee to gain any particular player.

 

[knoxvol52]

I think it is getting to the point where the top five maybe even the top ten are going to be 1 million dollar players. Oklahoma started that with the big NIL they gave third ranked in her class Chavez. It won't be all the players, but there will be three or four in the top ten that want a million. It has to be funded by outside sources no way Oklahoma has more NIL money than we do, but they have someone that is willing to pay the fee to gain any particular player.

Way to much money for a player that's never played ONE minute of College Basketball...