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The Dog said:
I'm just going by memory, but I thought the only 5 stars since Pearl were Hopson, Harris, Stokes and Hubbs. Of course, I've been wrong before, but rarely.

Maybe, I'm thinking of consensus 5 stars
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Maybe you are. But 247 was not out when Duke and Ramar signed in 06 but they were both 5 on Scout and Rivals. That 06 class was loaded.
 
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The Dog said:
Hubbs and Stokes were, but Ramar and Duke were not.
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Yes, they were. Ramar had major grade and character concerns, but Pearl overlooked them. Duke was ranked purely on athleticism and potential, which he never realized before he was dismissed.
 
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BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Evans Seven: Who would love to have these top seniors the most?

We could probably throw in NBA franchises like the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings here, seeing that Simons could opt for the draft in June. But since we believe that he will play in college next year, Tennessee is the program that needs him the most. Along with UT, South Carolina, Florida, N.C. State and UCLA are the programs primarily involved, but if Rick Barnes wants to take his program from middle-of-the-pack SEC into the argument for darkhorse Final Four candidacy, he needs to land an alpha dog, and that someone could be Simons. The Vols have cultivated underappreciated prospects into quality college producers already, but if they want to take that next leap, then someone of Simons’ stature becomes a must.
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Per 247:

Tennessee basketball has reportedly placed a high priority on a four-star small forward in the 2019 class.

The Vols were the first major offer for 6-foot-6 small forward Josiah James, out of Porter Guad School in Charleston, S.C. James, according to one report, is planning a visit to Tennessee.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Evans Seven: Who would love to have these top seniors the most?
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We could probably throw in NBA franchises like the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings here, seeing that Simons could opt for the draft in June. But since we believe that he will play in college next year, Tennessee is the program that needs him the most. Along with UT, South Carolina, Florida, N.C. State and UCLA are the programs primarily involved, but if Rick Barnes wants to take his program from middle-of-the-pack SEC into the argument for darkhorse Final Four candidacy, he needs to land an alpha dog, and that someone could be Simons. The Vols have cultivated underappreciated prospects into quality college producers already, but if they want to take that next leap, then someone of Simons’ stature becomes a must.
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Wow. Sounds familiar.
 
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I am more a football guy so can someone help me here? Simons is a PG. Our real needs for a real impact come at pretty much any position except 1 and 3. Our Weaknesses are at 4/5 Size and 2 (pure shooter). 2 imo is less of a worry as we kinda sorta have that covered. We need a 6'10" plus big body. Heck not just one but a couple.

Should we recruit Simons and salivate if he signs, heck yes. But he will not change the program. We will still get dominated on the boards, down low. IMO, Bone has us set at PG for the next couple years. Pf course sign another PG this class and the best we can get. My point is that our main needs are down low. In the above ist Moses and Jordan Brown are a lot more interesting prospects than Simon based strictly on need. No way we get either but they, are in my eyes, much more exciting targets.
 
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pimo1 said:
I am more a football guy so can someone help me here? Simons is a PG. Our real needs for a real impact come at pretty much any position except 1 and 3. Our Weaknesses are at 4/5 Size and 2 (pure shooter). 2 imo is less of a worry as we kinda sorta have that covered. We need a 6'10" plus big body. Heck not just one but a couple.

Should we recruit Simons and salivate if he signs, heck yes. But he will not change the program. We will still get dominated on the boards, down low. IMO, Bone has us set at PG for the next couple years. Pf course sign another PG this class and the best we can get. My point is that our main needs are down low. In the above ist Moses and Jordan Brown are a lot more interesting prospects than Simon based strictly on need. No way we get either but they, are in my eyes, much more exciting targets.
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Simons is a shooting guard (2 guard), you’re not going to see him running point.
 
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We can use a PG/SG. Daniel is a senior and Darrington is a junior. Then Bone, Bowden, and Turner all leave the next year. Senior guards win championships.
 
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BigZiti09 said:
This kid is visiting this weekend right? OV or UOV?

Who are we battling for him and who is the leader?
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Official visit.

Nc State, Florida, UCLA and South Carolina are main competition for him at this time...but that could change very quickly depending on how long his recruitment grows. If he remains uncommitted I could see a lot of bigger schools getting involved as they figure out their scholarship situations.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Official visit.

Nc State, Florida, UCLA and South Carolina are main competition for him at this time...but that could change very quickly depending on how long his recruitment grows. If he remains uncommitted I could see a lot of bigger schools getting involved as they figure out their scholarship situations.
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Who was the four star guy we are looking at also?
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Official visit.

Nc State, Florida, UCLA and South Carolina are main competition for him at this time...but that could change very quickly depending on how long his recruitment grows. If he remains uncommitted I could see a lot of bigger schools getting involved as they figure out their scholarship situations.
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Bigger schools getting involved?

He’s already a 5* player and one of the best guards in the country. I’d say he’d be worth a scholarship anywhere.

Does he even hold a UK, UNC, or Duke offer?
 
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