What really stands out about Borzellos ranking and last years success is how it coincides with whats coming in. Following the 2023 NFL draft, 384 Tennessee players have been selected all time, dating to 1936. The Vols have now inked two-straight national top-five classes (no. I could reclassify up and go 2021, if me and my family (make that decision) and thats whats best for me, athletically and academically, Zeigler said. TENNESSEE RECRUITING: Lady Vols basketball recruiting has no 2023 signees. However, that potential is vast. Seth Trimble and Jalen Washington should make strides, Simeon Wilcher can make an impact and there are still targets in the portal (and potential reclassifiers in their 2024 class). Instead, he went out and landed two of the best guards on the market in Baylor transfer LJ Cryer and Temple transfer Damian Dunn. 152 and was No. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). In terms of returning talent, well, it stacks up nicely against other teams. D.J. The No. Santiago Vescovi was trending toward returning to Tennessee basketball for the past month. Tennessee Basketball: Alabama power forward Cade Phillips signs with Vols. Tennessee got shooting, scoring in the portal. They also added two transfers: Noah Reynolds (Wyoming) and AJ Storr (St. John's). JaTavion Sanders success in Austin could bode well for the tight end position at Texas for the foreseeable future. 200, SG / But hes showing offers from the elites: Gonzaga, Michigan, Houston, Kansas, LSU, Arkansas, Texas Tech, etc., etc. Khalif Battle (17.9 PPG at Temple) Stevie Mitchell (7.1 PPG) 184 in the nation by 247Sports in September and is the No. Here is a look at five Longhorns who could play their way into a first-round selection in 2024. USC transfer Reese Dixon-Waters is a great start to the reload, though. Julian Reese (11.4 PPG). However, Indiana is the only team consistently ahead of the Vols in any ranking, so when you combine that with the two most important factors, youve got a team thats definitely top five, maybe top two. Tennessee basketball landed its third prospect out of the transfer portal Friday night when Northern Colorado wing Dalton Knecht committed to the Vols. Davin Cosby Jr. (redshirt) Max Klesmit (8.4 PPG) Dilione, a four-star and the No. In retrospect, that concern was premature, because this staff has shown repeatedly its always recruiting players that us unconnected folk have no idea about. Zakai Zeigler, their fourth leading scorer and co-starter at point guard with Chandler, is also back. Joshua Morgan (7.0 PPG). 6-4 / 207, PF / To be fair, Barnes doesnt have the best track record of fusing new talent with returning talent. Nijel Pack (13.8 PPG) Adding a five-star like Justin Phillips and a four-star like D.J. He stays with Chandler the duration, moving his feet while keeping his chest with Chandler but his arms up. There are still questions for the Volunteers, but this week brought some clarity on the offensive end. More on that later. K.J. Steven Ashworth (16.2 PPG at Utah State) He is regarded as one of top long-term prospects in the class by 247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein. 186, SF / On the heels of the greatest recruiting class in history, UTs only commit for 2022 so far is four-star guard B.J. As a result, adding Glenn could address a huge future void. 3:18 pm ET, Miami (Ohio) WBB coach resigns after investigation, Texas joins Top 25 And 1 after landing Abmas, Five-star prospect Ron Holland decommits from Texas, Ranking college basketball's top 40 transfers of 2023, No. Tennessee will still have key players like Santiago Vescovi, Josiah-Jordan James, Zakai Ziegler, and Uros Plavsic. Oso Ighodaro (11.4 PPG). 201, SF / 219, PF / Could Oscar Tshiebwe, Chris Livingston and Antonio Reeves all return to Lexington? Jayden Nunn (9.3 PPG at VCU) He had 109 blocks in 24 games as a junior. What Rick Barnes said about Dilione: "Freddie is another guy we're thrilled about adding he is the definition of a 'Tennessee guard.' 2023 NFL draft Day 3: Jeremy Banks listed as the Vols' best available player. R.J. Davis (16.1 PPG) Edwards was already part of the program. ESPN analyst David Pollack does not believe Texas will win the Big 12. 1 tight end in the country for the 2025 recruiting class and the No. Phillips came in at No. Reads the defense well & is comfortable scoring or facilitating based on situationVideo h/t @endless_motor pic.twitter.com/govhzFDT7m. After a few years of some more spotty recruiting success under Head Coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has hit its stride on the trail. In fact, two other players Tennessee is recruiting, Brandon Miller and Cason Wallace, also won awards Miller got the defensive MVP, while Wallace made the all-tournament second team. 1-ranked recruiting class, with dynamic perimeter scorers Justin Edwards, D.J. A four-star on Rivals Xavier Booker (No. Timeline: UPDATE 8/27: Things moved pretty fast with Tennessee and Zeigler. Andersson Garcia (3.2 PPG) 204, SF / Hes got an advanced understanding of operating in the pick-and-roll and reads defenses well while subsequently attacking based on how the defense is playing him. section: | slug: tennessee-basketball-recruiting-five-star-pf-julian-phillips-commits-to-volunteers-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | He has positional size, skill, athleticism, and extreme fluidity. 4 in ESPN 100). The skinny: Phillips was the first player to commit to Tennessee in the 2023 class when he announced his decision in May. "I picked Tennessee because I have a great relationship with Coach Barnes, Coach Gainey and the rest of their staff," Phillips said on CBS Sports HQ. 6-0 / Kam Jones (15.1 PPG) He's leaving open the option to return to college but is focused on turning pro. They returned pretty much everybody and also added five-star Myles Turner. Those were filled by Gainey and Vescovi. LSU is the one Id watch, and obviously Juwan Howard and Michigan are a definite threat, and so is Penny at Memphis. Eddie Lampkin Jr. (6.3 PPG at TCU). Russell Hendon Hooker Projected to the Tennessee Titans in New NFL Mock Draft Apr 18, 2023 Could Hendon Hooker be staying in the Volunteer State by the end of the Rylan Griffen (5.9 PPG) Ledlum adds a dynamic to the Vols as a player who can get to the free-throw line, an issue for UT in recent seasons. Thats understandable considering Tennessee added three players 6-9 or taller in the 21 group. The Vols added shooting with Gainey, the first to commit as a transfer Tuesday. Tyler Kolek (12.9 PPG) Beyond Phillips ability to just be plugged into the lineup, theres also a collection of talented players who were in the system last year and should take a huge leap forward this year, specifically Jahmai Mashack and Jonas Aidoo. 1:42. Mark Few might have a few tricks up his sleeve this spring despite losing Drew Timme, Julian Strawther, Anton Watson, Rasir Bolton and Hunter Sallis. 3 in ESPN 100) Nick Boyd (8.9 PPG) Hes now listed as a 5-star and the No. The Vols envision Dilione being a versatile guard who can score and run the point. Here is a further evaluation of Phillips from a recent piece by Finkelstein: While most credible evaluators agree thatJulian Phillipsis one of the top prospects in the class, within the range, it is appropriate that there is a fairly diverse set of opinions. Tennessee basketball: Vols top five in recruiting, retaining talent combo Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes speaks with Tennessee guard Quentin Diboundje 6-11 / I will be announcing my college decision Friday at 4pm! Jeff Borzello of ESPN ranked UT No. He's going to be a lot of fun to coach.". 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Please check your email for a confirmation. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Adams Jr., as well as top-40 freshmen and a few returning role players. Johnell Davis (13.9 PPG) Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Ja'Kobe Walter (No. These guidelines also apply to players testing the waters, such as Zach Edey, who is maintaining college eligibility but is ranked inside the top 60 -- so we're considering him gone for now. Kevin Willard has been a huge beneficiary of the NCAA's extra year of eligibility, with both Jahmir Young and Donta Scott announcing they plan to return to College Park for another season. 5-10 / UPDATE 10/8: Im a bit late on this one, but two-ish weeks ago, 247 analyst Travis Branham posted a crystal ball prediction for Traore ending up at Memphis. Will the Aggies pick up where they left off in the second half of 2022-23, when they won 19 of 22 games before falling in the SEC championship game and the first round of the NCAA tournament? John Calipari is also bringing in the nation's No. Should Malachi Smith and Nolan Hickman return, there's also some backcourt continuity. The Alabama legacy is from Jacksonville, Alabama, but is playing his final high school season at Link Academy, where he is teammates with fellow Vols signee Cameron Carr. We really liked Tom Izzo's team entering the offseason, and that was before Tyson Walker and Malik Hall announced they were taking advantage of their extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19 and returning to East Lansing. Gainey is the son of Tennessee, North Texas transfer guard Tylor Perry has ties to and interest in Tennessee basketball, according to a report by 247sports Brandon Jenkins. Tennessee basketball has a team split almost evenly with returning players and newcomers. The Vols have their most efficient player, Santiago Vescovi, and their most versatile player, Josiah-Jordan James, both back. (END UPDATE). A.J. Bensley Joseph (5.2 PPG) Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin are testing the NBA draft waters, but both should return to Dusty May's program. In fact, two other players Tennessee is recruiting, Brandon Miller and Cason Wallace, also won awards Miller got the defensive MVP, while Wallace made the 22 in ESPN 100) okay I know there's football on, but I'm working on a bballl recruiting update & watching film on BJ EdwardsMy favorite part so far: he's already so good in the P&R. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Rick Barnes and assistants Rod Clark and Mike Schwartz were in attendance, and apparently Zeigler got their attention. In 2014-15, the Texas Longhorns were coming off a 24-win season and had reached the Round of 32. Damian Dunn (15.3 PPG at Temple) The scholarship numbers also suggest that none of the outgoing trio of Josiah-Jordan James, Olivier Nkamhoua, and Uros Plavsic is likely to return to Tennessee. 33 in ESPN 100) No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Mike Wilsoncovers University of Tennessee athletics. Heading into this past weekend, Rick Barnes worked his magic again on the recruiting trail and added a seventh member to the loaded 2021 Tennessee basketball recruiting class in Zakai Zeigler. Continuing to rank the Owls within the top 10 might seem lofty, given they were a 9-seed in the NCAA tournament and nearly lost to Memphis in the first round. 14 in ESPN 100) Ethan Morton (3.8 PPG) Tennessee basketball offers two local sophomores Ken Lay April 15, 2023 10:37 am ET Tennessee offered basketball scholarships to local Knoxville sophomores. B.J. Barnes and co. stumbled that year to a 20-14 first-round exit from the Big Dance, and he was then fired, which ironically landed him the Vols job in the first place. Kns Vols Hoops Exhibition. The skinny: Carr burst onto the scene this summer with a strong Nike EYBL run with MoKan Elite, which won Peach Jam in Augusta, Georgia. A slew of Wildcats entered the NBA draft, but only Cason Wallace and Jacob Toppin are doing so while forgoing college eligibility. They got Allan Houston, Chris Lofton and Scottie Hopson from there. 4 recruit in Class of 2024, commits to Arizona, NBA announces 242 players declaring early for draft, SEC considers hefty penalties for court storming. 247 ranks schools of interest from cool to warm to hot, and Texas is the only school not listed as cool its listed as warm. A four-star on Rivals and 247Sports out of Male High School in Louisville, Ky., Glenn stands at 66 and weighs in the range of 185 to 200 pounds. The skinny: Dilione rocketed up the recruiting rankings with an impressive summer circuit that propelled him into the top-30 recruits nationally. It's exciting to think about his potential impact on our program. We had already factored Zach Edey's departure into the Boilermakers' initial ranking, but we won't get a true picture of Matt Painter's roster until the Wooden Award winner decides whether he's keeping his name in the draft. 205, PG / Lamont Butler and Jaedon LeDee are testing the NBA draft waters, Keshad Johnson is in the transfer portal and the likes of Matt Bradley, Nathan Mensah, Adam Seiko and Aguek Arop are out the door. 210, SG / Cami Griffin. The Cards are the unanimous favorite on the Rivals Future Cast and earned the only 247Sports Crystal Ball projection for him with a medium confidence interval. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. WebTennessee Volunteers Basketball Tennessee Center Declares For NBA Draft While Maintaining College Eligibility via Rocky Top Insider Tennessee Volunteers Basketball Web2022 Top Basketball Recruits in Tennessee. The Brewster Academy big man and Maine native is a playmaking big with a lot of offensive skill with high-level shooting ability. Texas made the cut alongside Oklahoma, Miami, Texas A&M and Alabama. Zakai Zeigler's injury timeline and Julian Phillips' statuses are still unclear, but Rick Barnes has some options now. I started hearing from (Tennessee) a couple days after Peach Jam, Zeigler said via 247. Oumar Ballo (14.2 PPG). Jefferson late in the game certainly helps UT, especially when four-star B.J. 1 in the 2023-24 men's Way-Too-Early Top 25, Everything you need to know about "The Bag Game," a podcast on college hoops' bribery scandal, Bracketology: Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee are hitting refresh in the portal. Its looking more and more like Tennessee might just be shooting for the stars with the 22 class, and doing some work early in case it ends up just missing out on its main targets. Jeremy Roach is still testing the waters, while top-10 recruit Mackenzie Mgbako reopened his recruitment. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Those schools also have a great way of using their tight ends and I also have a good relationship with those coaches. 171, SG / The Razorbacks landed four guards -- Keyon Menifield (Washington), Tramon Mark (Houston), Khalif Battle (Temple) and El Ellis (Louisville) -- and picked up skilled forward Jeremiah Davenport (Cincinnati). It's hard to rank a team that lost in the national championship game so low, but there are so many roster questions with the Aztecs right now. Josh Ojianwuna (4.2 PPG). 6-6 / Tennessee also extended its streak of consecutive NFL drafts with a wide receiver selected to four, marking the longest streak in the Southeastern Conference and tied for the longest in the nation (USC). He committed Wednesday. Its been so long since the Vols have deployed a high-level, traditional, 6-10 center that Im not even sure how it would look. I make up for that on the defensive end. J'Wan Roberts (10.0 PPG). NYC KNX akai eigler is officially a Tennessee Volunteer.Welcome to the family, @Realzakaiz pic.twitter.com/u8znXXcNjv, From what I understand, hes been enrolled for a few days but chose to keep things quiet. After a few years of some more spotty recruiting success under Head Coach Rick Barnes, Tennessee has hit its stride on the trail. The Vols have now inked two-straight national top-five classes (no. 5 in 2020, no. 2 in 2021), added at least one 5-star player three-straight seasons and signed five overall top-50 players since 2019. With Tad Boyle adding potential lottery pick Cody Williams and TCU transfer Eddie Lampkin Jr. to KJ Simpson and Tristan da Silva, though, they should be much improved in 2023-24. 1 in the state per 247Sports. He's still just scratching the surface of realizing the player he will become, but his rise from being an under-the-radar prospect to one of the best big men in the country has been fun to watch. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Cami Griffin. Donta Scott (11.3 PPG) Five former Vols were selected in the 2023 NFL draft. Jaden Springer and Keon Johnson will likely follow suit. Follow all of your favorite Texas teams at Longhorns Wire, Cowboys Wire, Texans Wire, Rockets Wire, Aggies Wire and the Austin American-Statesman! Chris Johnson (No. How Freddie Dilione can be rocket fuel to Tennessee basketball offense in 2023-24, Dalton Knecht commits to Tennessee basketball, rounding out Vols' transfer class, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. From there, I just went with them, started talking with them more.. Tristan da Silva (15.9 PPG) Simeon Wilcher (No. Henri Veesaar (2.4 PPG) Darrion Trammell could choose to come back, too. But in todays CBB landscape, LSUs checks always clear, and Gonzaga offering in January isnt much different than Gonzaga offering in August. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Randy Bennett received great news earlier this month when Alex Ducas announced he was returning for another season. 2 in 2021), added at least one 5-star player three-straight seasons and signed five overall top-50 players since 2019. As noted below, Tennessee coaches saw him at Peach Jam in late July, he came for a visit on Monday, August 23rd and then officially announced he signed with the Vols AND reclassified to enroll early as a part of the 2021 recruiting class. JP Estrella. April 30, 2023 12:46 pm CT Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are targeting the top tight end in the 2025 recruiting class. Gainey is a 40.8% 3-point shooter in two seasons. 222, PG / All Rights Reserved. 1. As a wing, Glenn would be a great pickup for Rocky Top going forward. Coach (Mike) Schwartz texted me. Void in ONT. Wooga Poplar (8.7 PPG) Hes still working prospects hard for the future, though, and that goes all the way to 2023. That offsets their seven losses, which also included the transfers of Victor Bailey Jr., Justin Powell, Handje Tamba and Quentin Diboundje. John Fulkerson could join them. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. June 18, 2022 1:46 am ET Tennessee is in the process of filling its 2023 football recruiting class under head coach Josh Heupel. 6-9 / Mason Gillis (6.8 PPG) Zakai Zeigler is one of those new names. Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. Charles Bediako (6.4 PPG). The young guard from New York was reportedly shooting out of his mind, going a staggering 7-8 from behind the 3-point line. Follow all your favorite Tennessee teams at Vols Wire, Titans Wire and The Tennessean! 18), UCLA Bruins (No. As a playmaker, he does a great job of making his teammates better, and he can score in so many different ways. Storr, in particular, should provide a major boost from the perimeter. Hes the ideal five man for an NBA-type offense like Gonzagas because hes got range enough to not hurt the spacing and can effectively screen and roll with his frame and burst. He has made his mark at the prep level as a balanced player who can score and rebound while racking up blocked shots. Adding Ledlum and Knecht means the Vols have attrition that hasn't been announced or decided yet. Augustas Marciulionis (5.9 PPG) Seth Trimble (1.8 PPG) The latest Vol basketball recruiting news. He could get up and down with teams like Bama and Arkansas but he could also hit the elbow jumper and be an offensive hub in the high post in Tennessees system.. From the tidbits Ive seen here and there, it sounds like the coaches thinks theyve positioned themselves well. That could mean a little something, and it could mean absolutely nothing. Though he's from South Carolina, Phillips played his last season of high school basketball at Link Academy in Branson, Missouri. 12 overall player and No. 235, PF / The Vols signed four 2023 prospects at the start of the early signing period Wednesday, including a pair of 247Sports Composite top-40 prospects in guard Freddie Dilione and forward JP Estrella. Mark Sears (12.5 PPG) Jordan Ross (No. Lamont Butler (8.7 PPG) Tennessee basketball in the Elite 8? Wagner and Robert Dillingham all Arthur Kaluma (11.8 PPG) Zeigler would be the third 2022 recruit to reclassify to the 2021 class, joining forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and center Handje Tamba. Steele Venters (15.3 PPG at Eastern Washington) Traore is one of just a few traditional post players that Tennessee is recruiting in this class. Michigan State now has experience, a high-level backcourt, as well as added depth and explosiveness with the arrival of five-star recruits Xavier Booker and Jeremy Fears. 210, SG / Either way, with Ellis and Collier at the guard spots and a slew of wing and frontcourt options, USC is in good shape. 5 in 2020, no. He was ranked No. 25), UCLA Bruins Its all well and good to sign top classes for college hoops, but Tennessee is also producing NBA draft picks and players. The Vols have six players currently in the League with four (Grant Williams, Keon Johnson, Jaden Springer, Yves Pons) coming since 2019 and two more (Admiral Schofield, Jordan Bone) oscillating between the NBA and G-League. "I took my visit down there a few months ago.
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