bleedingTNorange
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The best I can remember, King was ranked in the 3 - 6 range nationally. In my opinion, he turned out to have top 1 or 2 talent. Just looking at the highlights, Banchero might deserve that kind of ranking as well.
You are not likely to convince very many who observed King that anyone could outdo him, until they get on the court and prove it. It is sort of like the arguments against Michael Jordan. It is not just talent, but it is the warrior mentality that they both possessed.
Stu Aberdeen recruited King. I have seen a couple of photos of King and Aberdeen and it was comical to see that Aberdeen, who was very short, measured up to about King's waist. Stu may ave been the best basketball recruiter we have ever had at Tennessee.I really don’t know how Mears landed King. I was at UT at that time and it was a strange engagement. Ernie of course was probably the mover and shaker but King with Mears? Strange indeed.
Yes, I would agree. Stu was a fiery little fellow. It was a hoot to watch him guard Tom Boerwinkle with a broom.Stu Aberdeen recruited King. I have seen a couple of photos of King and Aberdeen and it was comical to see that Aberdeen, who was very short, measured up to about King's waist. Stu may ave been the best basketball recruiter we have ever had at Tennessee.
The Early Signing Period is roughly two months away, so today we look at the 2021 team rankings in each conference and determine the chances of the current top team to remain in that spot.
SEC: Ole Miss
Chances of remaining in the top spot: 5%
Ole Miss, that is correct, is the leader for the top class in the SEC. There is plenty of work to be done by practically all league members and that includes Kentucky, which will not sit idle in its five-star hunt much longer. Tennessee may have missed on Paolo Banchero but it is about to make a major move in the coming weeks thanks to its strong positioning for Ryan Mutombo and Jahmai Mashack.
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How many players can we sign this year?
If we could pull Chandler, Mutombo, and Smith, that would be one heck of a class.
I like Tobias but to lift him to these heights........................
Being old but still having excellent memory, (thank the Lord) the King & Grunfeld days to me were the most exciting ever.
For you younger guys, if you have never seen this YouTube video with the GREAT John Ward announcing, do yourself a favor and watch it; 2-15-75 Tennessee vs Kentucky. To me one of the most exciting games in TN history. I watch it few times every year.
Then watch this YouTube video and tell me Tobias was as good as Bernard King; Bernard King Tennessee Highlights........not even close.