Hopson leaning towards returning

#51
#51
Here's a question to all the one's who want Scotty gone: With the very real possiblity that Harris goes pro, you want the only other guy that CAN score to not come back next yr? Thats absurd! Yeah I just cant wait to watch next yr's team led by Cam Tatum! If nothing else, Scotty is the bridgegap for us to recruit another guy who can score. If he and harris are gone, we win probably 12-15 games next yr...and thats if we're lucky.
 
#52
#52
Incipient said:
I want him to stick around. But I would've said the same thing about Tyler Smith, so I'm less apt to make comments like the one you just made.
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Yeah, but you've seen what happens when Scotty isn't on the court. He is the best player on our team when he's playing to his full potential. Maybe a new coach can get that out of him more consistently.
 
#53
#53
Kingston Vol said:
Yeah, but you've seen what happens when Scotty isn't on the court.
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We go on a big run against Florida?

I think his potential is through the roof and his contributions this season were invaluable. That said, he's still inconsistent, and if that doesn't change, we're going to need somebody else to step up and be a leader on this team, whether Hopson stays or goes. I'd like him around, but finding a leader is a more important piece.
 
#54
#54
If Scotty Hopson comes back to play his heart out for Tennessee, I'll welcome him back with open arms. No matter what happens with the coaching situation, we're going to need all the "horses" we can get to stay competitive and (hopefully) build back into the national rankings.
 
#55
#55
Incipient said:
We go on a big run against Florida?

I think his potential is through the roof and his contributions this season were invaluable. That said, he's still inconsistent, and if that doesn't change, we're going to need somebody else to step up and be a leader on this team, whether Hopson stays or goes. I'd like him around, but finding a leader is a more important piece.
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But I don't understand the addition by subtraction idea. How does Scotty leaving give us a leader?
 
#56
#56
cotton said:
Scotty's ability is better than his performance on some nights. I believe the term "grossly underachieved" should have been shelved somewhere around the end of last season. The guy has been really good this year with a handful of notable exceptions.
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Exactly how many fingers do you have on that hand?
 
#57
#57
Kingston Vol said:
But I don't understand the addition by subtraction idea. How does Scotty leaving give us a leader?
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I'm not saying it would be addition by subtraction, I want Scotty around. Him leaving might help someone step up to replace the scoring void, it might not help at all. So I'd take what we know we'll get with Scotty, all the while hoping that somebody else steps up and gives us what we need.
 
#60
#60
will he schedule a presser to announce his decision? if so, will it be televised so I can watch it on my Ipad?
 
#61
#61
Gavolboy said:
Problem is he didn't play in several games this year, even though he was on the court.
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As frustrating as Hopson can be, we don't make even the NIT without him, much less the NCAA tournament.
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#64
#64
I'm as big of a critic of the attitude Scotty has when things aren't going perfect for him, but we don't beat Pitt/'Nova and we lose to Belmont the second time without him.
 
#65
#65
SGMVols said:
As frustrating as Hopson can be, we don't make even the NIT without him, much less the NCAA tournament.
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Don't disagree with that. Just saying his frequent lapses in effort and leadership in spite of a truckload of skill (except for the worst hands on the team) is frustrating.
 
#66
#66
rcrrcr said:
Also heard, that he will take a lot for foreign language classes next year in order to learn the turkish language because that is where he will play pro ball.
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^^^:eek:lol:

I do agree with you BTW! Scotty isn't ready for the NBA. He can't dribble for one. He needs to get tougher. He needs to learn to play defense. He needs to keep his head up. I'd say that equals the European Basketball League, wouldn't you guys? :p

Honestly, Harris is better fit for the NBA right now than Scotty. His game is much more polished than Hopson. Harris just plays the game so smoothly. Scotty makes it look too difficult sometimes. Once Harris gets better in the post he could be a solid NBA player. His body is already built for the pros.
 
#67
#67
its his mental make up ,if something dont go right he slouches his shoulders and gives up.i dont like jimmer at byu he lead the ncaa in scoring and it was because he dont quit not a great shooter like loften or others but one game he had 27 on 7 of 27 fg and a few ft but he goes like the energizer bunny
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#70
#70
SGMVols said:
As frustrating as Hopson can be, we don't make even the NIT without him, much less the NCAA tournament.
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No doubt. And I really hope he comes back next year. And I really hope we can snag a good proven coach.
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#72
#72
If I were a recruit (one who didn't bleed orange to begin with), no way I'd give Tennessee serious thought. Because if you don't live up to the expectations of some delusional fans, they attack you like rabid, retarded dobermans. If you're not perfect, they'll rip apart every weakness you have, and barely acknowledge what you do well if you only turn out to be pretty damned good. No thank you. And god forbid you... slouch your shoulders! Nooooo!

But my opinion - I'd love to have Scotty back. He's worked hard to improve every year he's been here, which he has. Maybe he's not a natural leader... not everybody is. It's not his job to be what he's not, or to recruit someone to fill that gap. Maybe he's emotional... some people are. O noes!


As far as Harris goes... he's not ready for the league yet. He needs at least a year of solid strength and conditioning. He's got the frame, but not the type of explosiveness he's going to need. Against college players, he should be throwing down on people at his size, not doing his little double clutch fall away layups. Hope he realizes that.
 
#73
#73
redneckerson said:
Why do people keep talking about this guy's potential? He's been here three years, he is what he is! Count on him and you'll get your heart broken every time! Young man can jump out of the gym and seems to be a solid citizen off the court. However, he is not fast, not quick, is a follies film when he tries to dribble, does not look to pass, does not make the rest of the team better, shoots a pitiful percentage (he's the leading scorer because he shoots so much when he's not pouting), and has no basketball IQ.
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Hopson isn't fast or quick? You sure about that?

He shoots a pitiful percentage? You sure about that?

Btw, these questions are rhetorical. Your post was horrible at best.
 
#74
#74
redneckerson said:
He is consistent - consistently inconsistent and consistently absent in the big games. That is what he is. He'll throw down some highlight film dunks against inferior competition or on a defensive lapse or as a part of a well-designed play; otherwise, his game is average at best.
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This is just silly.
 
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