Jordan gainey 5th yr??

[Legion of Doom]

These guys will get their 5th year with guys like this getting cleared for a 7th year.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

He'll be 25 before the season is over lol

Could be our first college basketball player to go straight into Congress. From Hoops to the Hill

 

[VOLumptious]

I based my comment on the idea that I wouldn’t think Gainey would do a video for tease purposes. I assumed from that video that he’s got some idea of how this is playing out, but who really knows for sure.

i think he truly believes it but the truth is the chance of it getting passed AND it applying to last years seniors is very slim. I think it will pass but will only apply to 2026 seniors

 

[bleedingTNorange]

i think he truly believes it but the truth is the chance of it getting passed AND it applying to last years seniors is very slim. I think it will pass but will only apply to 2026 seniors

And you don’t see a legal issue in that?

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

And you don’t see a legal issue in that?

No word on staff/JG opinions of likelihood?

 

[Bigorangefan 98]

And you don’t see a legal issue in that?

Good question. Think it passes this year for senior s. Last season .

 

[bleedingTNorange]

No word on staff/JG opinions of likelihood?

I think both sides are feeling more optimistic about the chances

 

[walkenvol]

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I think both sides are feeling more optimistic about the chances

If the Athletic Department and boosters are trying to load up the roster to give CRB the strongest chance of taking us to a F4, then it makes no sense to me to not attempt to bring back ZZZ and Mashack also if the 5 year rule passes. JMO

 

[bleedingTNorange]

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If the Athletic Department and boosters are trying to load up the roster to give CRB the strongest chance of taking us to a F4, then it makes no sense to me to not attempt to bring back ZZZ and Mashack also if the 5 year rule passes. JMO

The Zeigler possibility isn’t zero, Gainey is just the most likely and also the best fit into the current roster. I don’t see Mashack or Igor having much of any interest in returning and also don’t really see the fit for either.

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

I think both sides are feeling more optimistic about the chances

You've warmed me up to Gainey as starting SG or in that 6th man role like last year, based on the current roster. Fills that gap, excellent depth, F4.

 

[VOLumptious]

And you don’t see a legal issue in that?

Not really because it was passed after they graduated so thats probably the angle they will take, but definitely gonna get some law suits for it so who knows.

 

[Legion of Doom]

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If the Athletic Department and boosters are trying to load up the roster to give CRB the strongest chance of taking us to a F4, then it makes no sense to me to not attempt to bring back ZZZ and Mashack also if the 5 year rule passes. JMO

Totally agree. They are at 12 players and can bring them all back. They have several young players that will help and the post player they have needed.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Totally agree. They are at 12 players and can bring them all back. They have several young players that will help and the post player they have needed.

May be the best roster Barnes has had at Tennessee

 

[gainesvol82]

The Zeigler possibility isn’t zero, Gainey is just the most likely and also the best fit into the current roster. I don’t see Mashack or Igor having much of any interest in returning and also don’t really see the fit for either.

As much as I love ZZ and Jahmai, I think it's time to move on and I fully expect that Jahmai is done and pursuing his future.

ZZ might be a different situation since his family lives in Knoxville now but I would also assume their lives are very stable. Still....it would be hard to turn down a few hundred thousand or more for a season.

 

[Tall_Vol]

JG discusses 5th year around the 6:20 mark. He would love to wear orange next year.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

And now this guy gets his denied which I have zero understanding why? Played 21 for charlotte, 22 & 23 for BYU medical redshirt in 24 while at Louisville, should clearly have another year left but they denied him?

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

And now this guy gets his denied which I have zero understanding why? Played 21 for charlotte, 22 & 23 for BYU medical redshirt in 24 while at Louisville, should clearly have another year left but they denied him?

In essence, he’s asking for a six year window to play four. That’s the problem. He didn’t get an injury waiver previously.

 

[VolsNetClippers2025]

In essence, he’s asking for a six year window to play four. That’s the problem. He didn’t get an injury waiver previously.

Gainey would just be five years through, right?

 

[cncchris33]

In essence, he’s asking for a six year window to play four. That’s the problem. He didn’t get an injury waiver previously.

How? Am I missing something prior to Charlotte, maybe?

2021-22 Charlotte
2022-23 Charlotte
2023-24 BYU
2024-25 Redshirt
2025-26 ?

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

How? Am I missing something prior to Charlotte, maybe?

2021-22 Charlotte
2022-23 Charlotte
2023-24 BYU
2024-25 Redshirt
2025-26 ?

He redshirted at Charlotte 20-21 as well.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

You've warmed me up to Gainey as starting SG or in that 6th man role like last year, based on the current roster. Fills that gap, excellent depth, F4.

If he gets another year, I would love it if Barnes keeps him in the 6th man role. I don't think Gainey GAF if he starts. He seems to be a mature player that understands the role

 

[cncchris33]

He redshirted at Charlotte 20-21 as well.

Ahh ok

 

[bleedingTNorange]

In essence, he’s asking for a six year window to play four. That’s the problem. He didn’t get an injury waiver previously.

Where’s the 6th year? This would be year 5 from what I am seeing, he played the first 3 seasons, redshirted last season.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

He redshirted at Charlotte 20-21 as well.

Didn’t realize that, still wild he’s not getting a medical redshirt for this past year at Louisville when he didn’t play in a single game and rehabbed and injury.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Didn’t realize that, still wild he’s not getting a medical redshirt for this past year at Louisville when he didn’t play in a single game and rehabbed and injury

From SI:

“While the 2020-21 season had various COVID-related waivers attached across collegiate athletics, none applied to Khalifa. Additionally, Khalifa and Louisville could not just simply apply for a medical waiver on the 2024-25 season, as the waiver to extend the eligibility clock had to come first, per NCAA guidelines.”

For the record, I think he’ll win the appeal.