The Official “Regular Posters of the Basketball Forum” Thread

[walkenvol]

Why flip from North Carolina who was in the National Title game last year to an SEC bottom dweller ?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It won’t change South Carolina’s post-seasons chances that much this year, IMO. But, it is certainly one heck of a way for the new coach to start his tenure and could help jump start the rebuild a bit.

 

[cncchris33]

He always wanted to go to SC, when they fired Frank Martin it opened the door for UNC, he committed there but then reclass became an option, UNC doesn’t have a spot, SC did and they had built a relationship with him.

I know another team with an open spot, GG.

 

[AngryButchJones]

I just don't understand the appeal of going to SC over UNC. Not in men's hoops anyway.

If it really is all about relationships (and maybe NIL), then kudos to the kid for putting that above just playing for a blue blood.

 

[allvolrecruiting]

He always wanted to go to SC, when they fired Frank Martin it opened the door for UNC, he committed there but then reclass became an option, UNC doesn’t have a spot, SC did and they had built a relationship with him.

He is eligible for the 2023 draft too so he can leave after this year. Only eligible by 14 days lol

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I just don't understand the appeal of going to SC over UNC. Not in men's hoops anyway.

If it really is all about relationships (and maybe NIL), then kudos to the kid for putting that above just playing for a blue blood.

It’s not just NIL. He wants to reclassify and UNC doesn’t have a spot. He wants to go to the draft in 2023, so I guess he is willing to play for a bottom of the league team if it means he is able to get to the NBA a year quicker.

 

[The Dog]

I know Martin got fired, but I have no idea who the new coach is at SC or short-term memory loss

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I know Martin got fired, but I have no idea who the new coach is at SC or short-term memory loss

Lamont Paris from Chattanooga

 

[JelloPuddinPup]

This SC’s version of an Anthony Edwards at Georgia season?

 

[johnfnkelly]

This SC’s version of an Anthony Edwards at Georgia season?

Somewhat. GG is nowhere near the player Edwards was though, and UGA at least had Wheeler to compliment Edwards.

It seems to be a bad business decision, but I assume he's always wanted to be a Cock if he's flipping from UNC, and almost committed under Frank Martin.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Somewhat. GG is nowhere near the player Edwards was though, and UGA at least had Wheeler to compliment Edwards.

It seems to be a bad business decision, but I assume he's always wanted to be a Cock if he's flipping from UNC, and almost committed under Frank Martin.

In his eyes, it’s a good business decision, because GG is only doing this to get to the league faster. I don’t think he cares much about winning in his one-year in the SEC.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

In his eyes, it’s a good business decision, because GG is only doing this to get to the league faster. I don’t think he cares much about winning in his one-year in the SEC.

Why not just take the G-League route if all he’s worried about is getting to the NBA faster?

 

[johnfnkelly]

In his eyes, it’s a good business decision, because GG is only doing this to get to the league faster. I don’t think he cares much about winning in his one-year in the SEC.

One year at UNC will likely lead to a better draft position than SC. He plays off ball. If you don't have anybody who can consistently get him the ball to show his skill-set - he's going to drop. If the issue is with UNC not having room for this upcoming season, then he should look for a better situation than SC. Going to SC is not a business decision.

 

[walkenvol]

One year at UNC will likely lead to a better draft position than SC. He plays off ball. If you don't have anybody who can consistently get him the ball to show his skill-set - he's going to drop. If the issue is with UNC not having room for this upcoming season, then he should look for a better situation than SC. Going to SC is not a business decision.

In watching NC in the tourney, their 2 ball handling guards appeared to be heavy shoot first types? Might be hard for a wing type to get the ball passed his way much on that roster?

 

[ManchesterVol03]

When can we expect our Non-Conference schedule to be released?

 

[johnfnkelly]

In watching NC in the tourney, their 2 ball handling guards appeared to be heavy shoot first types? Might be hard for a wing type to get the ball passed his way much on that roster?

Love and Davis both averaged nearly 4 assists a game. If nothing else, defenders having to respect all 5 players on the team opens up a lot as well. That's not going to be there at SC.

 

[berryvol]

When can we expect our Non-Conference schedule to be released?

Full schedule should be released by mid-September

 

[berryvol]

No date for the game yet, but looks like Colorado tickets for the Bridgestone game will be going on sale August 2nd at 1000.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Vols a 3 seed playing Penn.
landing Dillone could get us recognized as a potential 2.
NCAA Bracketology: Projecting the 2023 March Madness men's field

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Watching Kenneth Lofton Jr. in the Summer League just confirms my suspicions that had he came to Tennessee, he could’ve had a legit shot at SECPOY.

cue BTO saying no one with his exact hair length has ever won it.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Pretty cool!

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Pretty cool!

Too bad they couldn’t get the 1950s represented. Hank Bertelkamp is getting up in years. Carl Widseth and Ed Wiener have passed away. I don’t know if Herman Thompson is still with us - Alcoa HS named their gym after Mr Thompson.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

I saw the Josiah and Tyreke Key interview released by the basketball Twitter page today, and I have a good feeling about Key. I think he will be very good like 6th man good. He’s healthy and he can shoot it. He’ll have a great year. Book it!

 

[mr.checkerboards]

So, we thinking 2nd round tourney experience this year. Cool