7’1” 240lb Uros Plavsic will be a Vol (reportedly)

[BruinVol]

We’ve been over this, just because you redshirt doesn’t mean you suck.

No it doesn't but it more than likely means you need to develop. We've been over this

 

[BruinVol]

Both likely finish Top 5 I believe, largely due to both playing ton of minutes from Day 1

Williams yes on minutes. Alexander would have huge block number is he ever played 28-30 min a game

 

[walkenvol]

Well exactly how do you know he's ahead of Kyle?

You do know this kid couldn't get on the floor at his school this year right ?

Was he eligible since he transferred from Cleveland St to Arizona?

 

[BruinVol]

Yup exactly

Which means choosing the biggest need for depth is important imo

 

[BruinVol]

Was he eligible since he transferred from Cleveland St to Arizona?

It's my understanding he was

 

[geechevol]

We may have 3 European in the rotation next. Totally new look. 1 Turner / James 2 Bowden / Pons 3 Johnson / ? 4 Fulkerson / Robinson-Nkamhoua. 5. Burns / Plavsic. Can't wait to see em n Orange!

 

[OnOne]

He already looks bigger than Alexander in terms of girth.

That’s nasty

 

[butchna]

Poor-man's Nikola Jokic? Another Serbian.

Needs to get his 80’s body (and big man passing skills) going.

 

[RollerVol]

well, I don't believe it...I'm finally gonna get my 7 footer...ok, not as heavy as I wanted, but heck, I'm estatic...see how it works out...

GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CAVPUT]

We may have 3 European in the rotation next. Totally new look. 1 Turner / James 2 Bowden / Pons 3 Johnson / ? 4 Fulkerson / Robinson-Nkamhoua. 5. Burns / Plavsic. Can't wait to see em n Orange!

You forgot the much improved Kent. He's been impressive in early workouts.

 

[miket4god]

Was he eligible since he transferred from Cleveland St to Arizona?

My understanding is he was committed to Cleveland State but never signed or enrolled, just decommitted from Cleveland State, then signed and enrolled at Arizona State. So he didn't transfer to Arizona State.

 

[VolDaddy61]

This staff is putting together one helluva class ! If Grant and Bone decide to return ?! On paper, the 2019 edition could be the most talented team we've had in quite some time.

 

[butchna]

This staff is putting together one helluva class ! If Grant and Bone decide to return ?! On paper, the 2019 edition could be the most talented team we've had in quite some time.

Then it won’t be.

 

[AngryButchJones]

Both likely finish Top 5 I believe, largely due to both playing ton of minutes from Day 1

Not sure about Grant, but Alexander finished second all-time behind CJ Black. Saw that in an article somewhere.

EDIT: Found it.
Where Schofield, Alexander Finish in Tennessee Record Books | RTI

 

[BruinVol]

Not sure about Grant, but Alexander finished second all-time behind CJ Black. Saw that in an article somewhere.

EDIT: Found it.
Where Schofield, Alexander Finish in Tennessee Record Books | RTI

Grant likely would pass alexander quickly if he returns

But yea my overall point is if this kid can match Alexander as a rim protector that's saying something special. I doubt he does that but hope he gives us more in other areas

 

[cncchris33]

Not sure about Grant, but Alexander finished second all-time behind CJ Black. Saw that in an article somewhere.

EDIT: Found it.
Where Schofield, Alexander Finish in Tennessee Record Books | RTI

Correct. CJ Black is the leader at 212. KA is next with 185. GW has 160 and decent chance to break the record if he returns.

He’d also have a shot at 2nd on the school’s scoring list behind Allan Houston and ahead of Chris Lofton, which is pretty impressive considering where the majority of Lofton’s points came from.

 

[VolArmy74]

If the kid is legit 7'1 and can actually move around on the floor he's an instant take. There's a big difference on the court from even 6'11 to 7'1 and the usual wingspan increase that goes with it. I'd love to see him at 265 or so if he makes it here. There aren't many legit 7'1 people who can actually play basketball and have coordination.

 

[Kingston Vol]

How did we lose this kid out of high school?

 

[BruinVol]

How did we lose this kid out of high school?

We didn't recruit him. He moved here and quickly committed to Cleveland state where a family friend coached

 

[VolArmy74]

How did we lose this kid out of high school?

He followed an assistant coach everywhere he went. He is from Serbia and didn't speak English very well. I've been around quite a few foreign exchange students and they don't have a true grasp on things like the tiers of American colleges when it comes to sports or academics. To him Cleveland State probably was of equal standing to major colleges.

 

[PACKERVOL]

6' 9" D.J. Burns took a redshirt year to get better conditioned (lose bad weight), increase strength, stamina, etc. 7' 1" Uros Plavsic took a redshirt year to gain weight, increase strength, stamina, etc. Not a huge difference in why they took a redshirt year. Not a done deal yet, but I really hope we get this guy.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

No it doesn't but it more than likely means you need to develop. We've been over this

And as already said the staff isn’t looking at him as a Lew Evans 1 year guy, they like him long term.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Williams yes on minutes. Alexander would have huge block number is he ever played 28-30 min a game

Like I said, I think Plavsic at least matches his bpg average

 

[Kingston Vol]

We didn't recruit him. He moved here and quickly committed to Cleveland state where a family friend coached

Gotcha. Just surprised that we missed him given our success with scouting overseas.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Which means choosing the biggest need for depth is important imo

Which if Plavsic is eligible probably isn’t post, and even if he is not I’m still not sure it is.