Who do you want back next year?

[VolArmy74]

I really really hope we have scoring next season, but my main reason for wanting Santi back is he's a defensive anchor. We will only return Mashack as a proven defender on the perimeter next season, until ZZ gets back, which could be anywhere from November to February according to how his healing processes. Even then who knows how long it will be before he's as effective as he was.

 

[SlyStone]

Anyone who would not want SV back is insane. With a healthy ZZ and not knowing much about the young ones for next season. But if there are at least two on the floor that can break down the defense along with a legitimate scoring threat in the middle. SV would be taking a lot more open looks. Thats an offense that would look more fluent. And im not sure how this would work but if Phillips comes back and adds 20 pounds imagine how tough he would be possibly playing the four spot at times. I really think we need at least two legitimate 6'3 range guards that can attack the paint and also be 35% or better from 3.

My only drawback on Vescovi is his inability to create a shot. He needs screens and picks to get off a shot. He's been around to a point where especially SEC coaches know how to defend him most of the times. He and ZZ make a formidable backcourt due to their experience together though. Vescovi would be needed next season primarily in hopes of the younger Vols emerging.

 

[cwbytruckers]

My only drawback on Vescovi is his inability to create a shot. He needs screens and picks to get off a shot. He's been around to a point where especially SEC coaches know how to defend him most of the times. He and ZZ make a formidable backcourt due to their experience together though. Vescovi would be needed next season primarily in hopes of the younger Vols emerging.

But if you have other guys that penetrate then SV doesnt have to and can be a spot up shooter as they drive and kick it out.

 

[JohnD13]

None of the above. Need shooters

 

[mr.checkerboards]

But if you have other guys that penetrate then SV doesnt have to and can be a spot up shooter as they drive and kick it out.

This. If we can put multiple guys on the floor that can get to the rim, it makes Vescovi a lot more valuable. The problem this year was nobody could get to the rim so the defense never had to collapse.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Even Uros really improved late in his career at finishing in the paint. Another year and the staff might have been able to coach the Ron Wright Womp Yer Head Off Hold out of him.

 

[Vols till I fall]

I would want Vescovi and some transfer guys coming in

4th option Julian Philips

 

[Volfan1000]

I would like to see Phillips return for 2024.

Plavsic and Vescovi can probably earn good money playing overseas.

James and Nkamhoua could possibly land free agent NBA contracts.

Key probably moves on with his life.

 

[JMSqb11]

Me personally, I would love to see Santi, Uros, Olivier, and Phillips back.

 

[JohnnyJava]

How could anyone not want Vescovi back? Consecutive 1st team all-SEC. Amazing.

 

[CAVPUT]

I would like to see Phillips return for 2024.

Plavsic and Vescovi can probably earn good money playing overseas.

James and Nkamhoua could possibly land free agent NBA contracts.

Key probably moves on with his life.

I'll be stunned if Plavsic plays anywhere. The other three I can see overseas. None are NBA caliber IMO.

 

[DowntownVol]

Even Uros really improved late in his career at finishing in the paint. Another year and the staff might have been able to coach the Ron Wright Womp Yer Head Off Hold out of him.

+1 for the Ron Wright reference; perhaps Uros could form a tag team with the Mongolian Stomper?

 

[knoxvol52]

+1 for the Ron Wright reference; perhaps Uros could form a tag team with the Mongolian Stomper?

6 man with New Zealand Sheepherders also known at a later date as the Bushwhackers

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

+1 for the Ron Wright reference; perhaps Uros could form a tag team with the Mongolian Stomper?

Uros has 2 great connections between Kane and Diesel. He could probably earn a whole lot more as a wrassler rather than in international basketball.

 

[knoxvol52]

Uros has 2 great connections between Kane and Diesel. He could probably earn a whole lot more as a wrassler rather than in international basketball.

Could call him the Serbian Slapper

 

[FeelVol]

Vesco might actually want to come back.
His gf will be back as she's just a JR.

Would love to have him back for another year!

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Would love to have him back for another year!

@bleedingTNorange pointed out that apparently that isn't true. The place the person who told me this got it from was wrong.

 

[VolAmerican]

Phillips and maybe Santi. The rest can git.

I with you, but I think JJJ has enough value as well. The whole front line though needs to be revamped.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Phillips, Aidoo, Awaka, Mashack, Dillione, and Zeigler.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Phillips is the only one I really want back. But, I wouldn’t say no to Santi either. I just think this roster needs an extreme overhaul and some fresh blood. I believe JJJ, ORN, and Uros are who they are at this point and I don’t see a scenario where they come back and improve and take this team to a Final Four.

 

[Toucan Sam]

Phillips and James.