Team News (current roster)

[cardvolfan]

We’ve already had Walker 1.0 and Walker 2.0. Could have used either the last few years but rewarding of PT goes to those buying into the program.

True on the Walker clan. Rick is hardcore on playing time for those not meeting his physical demands.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

True on the Walker clan. Rick is hardcore on playing time for those not meeting his physical demands.

It must have been more than just conditioning for 2.0. TN could have used the extra body and scoring potential on many occasions last season.

 

[cardvolfan]

It must have been more than just conditioning for 2.0. TN could have used the extra body and scoring potential on many occasions last season.

1.0 it was definitely more than conditioning. 2.0 could have been more, and might have been, because Tennessee was desperate for help in 20-21. I guess we will never know as two assistants even lamented the situation.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

1.0 it was definitely more than conditioning. 2.0 could have been more, and might have been, because Tennessee was desperate for help in 20-21. I guess we will never know as two assistants even lamented the situation.

Both could have been great contributors. Coaches getting teenagers to do as instructed often turns into an attempt not unlike cat herding. 1.0 sure seemed like a nice guy and was an inconsistent beast around the rim. He also seemed to have had a mental block when finishing at the hoop. 2.0, we never even got to know him.

 

[Vols All Day]

It must have been more than just conditioning for 2.0. TN could have used the extra body and scoring potential on many occasions last season.

Yeah, Rick went out of his way to send a message. Rick did everything he could to try to play Davonte Gaines. Later in the season, they had Gaines in the dunker spot just trying to hide him on offense.

 

[Volfanatic_20]

Freshman Kennedy Chandler really hit the ground running, pretty much dazzling onlookers from the time he arrived on campus. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield didn’t exactly struggle in June, but we’re told he hit another gear in July and really made some strides in his game in the last two months.

Of the returning players sifting through what we’ve heard it sounds to us as though Olivier Nkamhoua may have made the biggest move this summer. We’ve heard some platitudes about Nkamhoua taking the next step in his development so we’re going to take that with a grain of salt for the moment.

-VQ

 

[The Dog]

-VQ

Huge, if Olivier makes that jump, this year.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

-VQ

Good news on ORN if true, but I will also take that with a grain of salt as stated. I’ve been waiting for it to click and for the lights to come on for him, but it’s just never seen like he was close. Would be huge for this team if he can indeed take his game to another level

 

[cncchris33]

The 3rd year jump for ON, but if VQ is taking it with a grain of salt, then we should all take it with a Gibraltar-sized rock of salt.

 

[Vol49er]

The 3rd year jump for ON, but if VQ is taking it with a grain of salt, then we should all take it with a Gibraltar-sized rock of salt.

My thought. Don’t seem to hedge their bets most of the time, so that part was more telling to me than the praise. And I’m not even as down on ON as many
That being said I can believe BHH had improved a lot. I saw that he just turned 18, would make sense he could see rapid improvement

 

[i2amavol]

My thought. Don’t seem to hedge their bets most of the time, so that part was more telling to me than the praise. And I’m not even as down on ON as many
That being said I can believe BHH had improved a lot. I saw that he just turned 18, would make sense he could see rapid improvement

I had pretty much written off ORN, but I saw some things from him this past season. I fully expect that he will make a big jump for the coming season. I'm a believer now.

 

[RyanWalkerPGH]

-VQ

Didn't ON play well for Finland in the Olympics?

 

[cardvolfan]

Huge, if Olivier makes that jump, this year.

I would like to believe that, but there were similar statements made last year. I just don‘t see the aggression and drive on the court most of the time.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Didn't ON play well for Finland in the Olympics?

Yes

 

[zjcvols]

The 3rd year jump for ON, but if VQ is taking it with a grain of salt, then we should all take it with a Gibraltar-sized rock of salt.

Can’t take any VQ off-season report seriously after “Zach Kent has been the best post player” report from a year or two ago.

 

[The Dog]

Didn't ON play well for Finland in the Olympics?

Well, it wasn't the Olympics, qualifying, I believe, but yeah, he played well

 

[cncchris33]

Well, it wasn't the Olympics, qualifying, I believe, but yeah, he played well

Yes, you're correct. Don't think Finland's national team qualified for the Olympics.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

Looking forward to seeing the new team picture.
Social Distance version of course.

You mean the 180 degree panorama team picture.

 

[DarkAvenger]

Was kinda hoping to hear Mashack was surging. Kids a hell of a worker.

 

[cncchris33]

Was kinda hoping to hear Mashack was surging. Kids a hell of a worker.

He arrived later than everyone else because of the California high school season.

 

[b_gann]

-VQ

You can see the talent within him. I think he just has a block when he's in the game. Either not comfortable asserting himself or nerves?

 

[LibertyVol]

Huge, if Olivier makes that jump, this year.

I will believe it when I see it. I hope I see it.

 

[Vol49er]

JJJ is changing his number to 30, per Vol Hoops Instagram

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

JJJ is changing his number to 30, per Vol Hoops Instagram

Does that mean he wants to get more team wins than his jersey number?
Does that mean he wants to shoot the ball 30 times per game.
Is he planning on averaging playing that number of minutes or average scoring that number of points.
Is he going for 30 blocks per game or is he telling us that he is 6x the player he was last year.
Enquiring minds want to know .....

 

[Vol49er]

Does that mean he wants to get more team wins than his jersey number?
Does that mean he wants to shoot the ball 30 times per game.
Is he planning on averaging playing that number of minutes or average scoring that number of points.
Is he going for 30 blocks per game or is he telling us that he is 6x the player he was last year.
Enquiring minds want to know .....

If you’re actually curious he explains in the post that it’s because his dad and brother both wore #30