Transfer Portal Thread

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Oh, no doubt they would. Our front court is a nightmare, currently. But, if Fulk returns (probable), we land BHH (possible), and we land 1/3 of those 3 aforementioned guys, we have an entirely different outlook combined with our guard play. It just gives us so many more options.

It’s possible that TN could get some production out of ORN or Uros. Either or both probably improve their offense with Chandler running the show.

 

[AngryButchJones]

It’s possible that TN could get some production out of ORN or Uros. Either or both probably improve their offense with Chandler running the show.

I was actually encouraged by some things I saw from Uros in the last couple weeks of the season. I think there's stuff to build off there with him on offense. He's always going to be slow-footed on defense, though, and that's likely going to cut into the minutes he can play.

 

[Dallasbowlin]

I can see many lobs between ORN and Chandler.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Oh, no doubt they would. Our front court is a nightmare, currently. But, if Fulk returns (probable), we land BHH (possible), and we land 1/3 of those 3 aforementioned guys, we have an entirely different outlook combined with our guard play. It just gives us so many more options.

Agree completely...idk how you put a percentage on that but it would seem that landing 2 of BHH/Aidoo/Kessler/Dante is pretty decent chances...so again, that was my whole point, I get why they weren’t heavily pursuing Gurley and/or Gardner if they feel they’ve got a good shot at 2 of those guys.

 

[cncchris33]

It’s possible that TN could get some production out of ORN or Uros. Either or both probably improve their offense with Chandler running the show.

It’s possible, but I certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable going into next season simply believing the light is going to suddenly come on for either guy. Anything they give us next year has to be seen as a bonus and we need to address the idea of upgrading on them, immediately.

 

[Pmarav23]

Yea he’s been mentioned in this thread, he will be following his uncle to Vanderbilt.

Oh really . You would think he would want to go to a team that can make the tourney instead of jumping from one bad team to another bad team

 

[TrippieRedd]

LA Vol said there could be another leave, wasn't 100% certain. A few have been guessing Bailey or Vescovi. Who knows though.

 

[Ttucke11]

LA Vol said there could be another leave, wasn't 100% certain. A few have been guessing Bailey or Vescovi. Who knows though.

Dang, I hope not. This is going to be a whole new squad.

 

[wmcovol]

I don’t think a transfer would want to come here to sit behind Fulky and potentially BHH

Any transfer thinking he’d sit behind Fulky & a 17 yr old isn’t the kind of transfer Tennessee needs.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

LA Vol said there could be another leave, wasn't 100% certain. A few have been guessing Bailey or Vescovi. Who knows though.

I don’t know why Vescovi would leave. Bailey wouldn’t be a complete shock, but again it wouldn’t make sense. Both are in line to get major minutes next season. I don’t know where else they could go that would be a better situation. Losing Vescovi would suck.

 

[tnjedvol]

Like I said, I’ll criticize away if we go into next year with the current situation in the front court, but there’s quite a few names out there.

Walker Kessler- seems we are Top 3

Jonas Aidoo- if we hire Gainey have to think we are front runner

N’faly Dante- if he enters the portal as expected most think we will be the team to beat

BHH- most believe we are the current leader

Tamba- expected to commit and reclassify


Landing 1 of those guys (non Tamba) changes the dynamic quite a bit in the post, and there could still be more names.

Who is Gainey?

 

[Volfanatic_20]

Who is Gainey?

Justin Gainey - Men's Basketball Coach - Marquette University Athletics

 

[Volfanatic_20]

I'm not saying he's not, just don't know that at this point. I knew Clarke was the guy last week and said as much on here. I knew the French kid was a done deal and said so on here, I don't have that level of confirmation in this instance right now.

-Rob on Gainey

 

[wmcovol]

Vescovi could go home and play there or find another school that best fits his skills. Lack of any inside game really hurt him this year.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Vescovi could go home and play there or find another school that best fits his skills. Lack of any inside game really hurt him this year.

Why?

He’s not a true PG.

It’ll be more beneficial for him to stay when Chandler is plugged into the offense.

 

[Col_Cathcart]

I was actually encouraged by some things I saw from Uros in the last couple weeks of the season. I think there's stuff to build off there with him on offense. He's always going to be slow-footed on defense, though, and that's likely going to cut into the minutes he can play.

He gave us some really good minutes in the SECT. He’s a good passer and doesn’t have terrible touch, but he’s too passive at times. I wish he’d look to score more often when he catches it with deep position.

 

[sportsnut624]

I was actually encouraged by some things I saw from Uros in the last couple weeks of the season. I think there's stuff to build off there with him on offense. He's always going to be slow-footed on defense, though, and that's likely going to cut into the minutes he can play.

I agree. I think uros could actually provide some quality minutes if we would adjust our defense to hide him somewhat. Us asking him to hedge out past the three line is and easy basket for the other team.

 

[Namorto1]

I've seen mention that Kessler wants to go somewhere and be able to work outside to improve his shooting. That makes me wonder about his fit here. Aren't we looking for someone to mix it up in the paint? Seems like a square peg/round hole type situation to me if true.

Kessler actually complements Fulkerson well in my opinion. Kessler can face the basket and potentially is a threat from perimeter. Fulkerson can play offensively out to 15 feet but will post up regardless. Defensively Kessler would take opposing center and let Fulkerson guard the 4.

 

[walkenvol]

Like I said, I’ll criticize away if we go into next year with the current situation in the front court, but there’s quite a few names out there.

Walker Kessler- seems we are Top 3

Jonas Aidoo- if we hire Gainey have to think we are front runner

N’faly Dante- if he enters the portal as expected most think we will be the team to beat

BHH- most believe we are the current leader

Tamba- expected to commit and reclassify


Landing 1 of those guys (non Tamba) changes the dynamic quite a bit in the post, and there could still be more names.

Little scary how similar this sounds to last year when we struck out with all our top post prospects

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Little scary how similar this sounds to last year when we struck out with all our top post prospects

You’re not wrong.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Little scary how similar this sounds to last year when we struck out with all our top post prospects

Remind me?

 

[CornbreadVol]

Garrison Brooks has entered the portal

 

[CornbreadVol]

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Brooks will go to Mississippi State

 

[Maxwell865]

Any transfer thinking he’d sit behind Fulky & a 17 yr old isn’t the kind of transfer Tennessee needs.

Or you could word it like a 6th year multi year starter and the #6 overall player in the country... I don’t think there’s very many transfers that would start over them