It's been a mixed bag for the Bluejays so far this offseason. Obviously, Rocky Top has great history luring talent from the state of Kentucky. He has 16 offers headlined by Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio State and Texas. 11 in ESPN 100) They're also guaranteed to get better, with Harrison Ingram and Hunter Dickinson their prime portal targets. 207, PF / Carr, who committed Tuesday, is a good shooter with a large wingspan. Tennessee will aim to sign three or four players out of the portal this offseason. 25), UCLA Bruins A look at social media buzz for Tennessee football players selected in the 2023 NFL draft. Jamal Shead should also return despite testing the draft waters. Alex Karaban (9.5 PPG) Either way, with Ellis and Collier at the guard spots and a slew of wing and frontcourt options, USC is in good shape. R.J. Davis (16.1 PPG) Donovan Clingan is ready to take his place, though. Dunn entered, Class of 2024 shooting guard Jayden Juke Harris is announcing his college commitment on March 24, the four-star recruit announced Thursday. 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. Recruits know all that, and it matters perhaps more than any other pitch teams can offer. Where Tennessee Basketballs Incoming Transfers Stand In Transfer Portal Rankings Apr 22, 2023 After a quiet first few 30 Greatest Football Games in Vols History, Top 50 Greatest Vols in Tennessee Football History, Tennessee basketball makes cut for elite 2022 Arizona post player, John Smoltz and Al Leiter Switching to Remote Work at MLB Network After Refusing Vaccination, Tennessee basketball adds much-needed depth at PG with Zakai Zeigler commitment, Tennessee basketball loses out on top 2022 target, makes cut for another, Tennessee basketball makes cut for elite 2022 SG Cason Wallace. Kyle Filipowski (15.1 PPG). Ethan Morton (3.8 PPG) Chris Johnson (No. 6-5 / Mainly just was, Tennessee basketball added a player to the roster on Tuesday in transfer guard Jordan Gainey from USC Upstate. 6-9 / John Calipari is also bringing in the nation's No. He joins five-star shooting guard Isiah Harwell as the two prospects UNC has He's going to be a lot of fun to coach.". On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). 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. Davon Mitchell. 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 1 in ESPN 100) Texas made the cut alongside Oklahoma, Miami, Texas A&M and Alabama. Tennessee Volunteers news fromFanSided Daily, Tennessee footballs five biggest concerns heading into 2021 season. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 87 when he committed to UT in August before continuing to ascend. On the heels of the greatest recruiting class in history, UTs only commit for 2022 so far is four-star guard B.J. Max Klesmit (8.4 PPG) My gut says Tennessee loses out here, to LSU, Michigan or Gonzaga. 240, PF / 1. Tennessee has no incoming freshman class, which leaves room for portal additions. The Vols have their most efficient player, Santiago Vescovi, and their most versatile player, Josiah-Jordan James, both back. But, he's not close to a finished product yet. Charles Bediako (6.4 PPG). D.J. 31 recruit. I havent seen where hes got a trip to Knoxville planned yet, but getting him to campus on a visit will be critical. Julius Marble (9.1 PPG). They also added two transfers: Noah Reynolds (Wyoming) and AJ Storr (St. John's). 5 in 2020, no. Fletcher Loyer (11.0 PPG) 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at But he returns to anchor the frontcourt, while Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell will also be back in Durham. Strickland announced her commitment to Tennessee on Tuesday, joining the Lady Vols out of the transfer portal after her freshman season at Pittsburgh. Im not gonna do much analyzing of Edwards here, but theres just a couple quick things I wanted to show yall. 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. 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. According to Joe Tipton of On3, he could reclassify as a 2022 prospect. 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. Hes looking more and more like an immediate difference maker, and he also seems like hed be a perfect fit in Barnes offense. 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. Bold predictions for the 2022-23 season, GOOD START:Tennessee cruises to season-opening win vs Tennessee Tech. Edwards is a 4-star point guard from Knoxville Catholic high school and the lone commitment for UTs 22 class as of this writing. https://volswire.usatoday.com/lists/every-tennessee-vols-football-selection-in-2023-nfl-draft/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 1 in the state per 247Sports. 6-5 / Sign up for the Longhorns Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Gainey joins the Tennessee program from the, USC Upstate transfer guard Jordan Gainey committed to Tennessee basketball Tuesday afternoon, the shooting guard announced on his Instagram. Jalen Bridges (10.3 PPG) Tennessee football: Joe Milton starting. Baylor Scheierman (12.8 PPG) Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.comand follow him on Twitter@ByMikeWilson. His commitment vaults Tennessee's recruiting class from No. UT will clearly need help there after this year, as their main scoring combo guard, Victor Bailey Jr., is a senior. 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. The Brewster Academy big man and Maine native is a playmaking big with a lot of offensive skill with high-level shooting ability. Mitchell Saxen (11.6 PPG). Hes got a pretty tight handle, good vision and has averaged five or more assists in both his sophomore and his junior seasons at Catholic. Pelle Larsson and Oumar Ballo are back, and the staff clearly likes what Kylan Boswell showed as a freshman. But in todays CBB landscape, LSUs checks always clear, and Gonzaga offering in January isnt much different than Gonzaga offering in August. If you enjoy Mikes coverage,consider adigital subscriptionthat will allow you access to all of it. 1 after the return of Kyle Filipowski, while UConn fell from the top spot after Adama Sanogo declared for the NBA draft. Wagner (No. Ja'Kobe Walter (No. Hes also the latest in the line of highly-rated guards to land with the Vols. Duke moved to No. Jamal Shead (10.5 PPG) Yohan is a west-coast prospect hes from Glendale, AZ, and is listed as the states sixth-best player along with carrying a national 67 rank. Please check your email for a confirmation. 12 overall player and No. USC transfer Reese Dixon-Waters is a great start to the reload, though. The staff made a point to continue watching Dilione, who emerged as a top priority after the Vols saw him play last season. 230, C / J'Wan Roberts (10.0 PPG). Alex Ducas (12.5 PPG) Knecht shot 37.3% percent the past two seasons. Tennessee got shooting, scoring in the portal. JP Estrella. Few teams have had as much roster and staff turnover as the Crimson Tide this offseason. pic.twitter.com/thwfjt2r9q, Davon Mitchell (@davonmitchell82) April 28, 2023. Following the 2023 NFL draft, 384 Tennessee players have been selected all time, dating to 1936. Damian Dunn (15.3 PPG at Temple) 200, SG / But, since the transfer portal has become such a factor, theres bound to be turnover and more scholarships opening up after next season. Perry was the, Tennessee basketball made the top six for Washington transfer guard Keyon Menifield Sunday night, Menifield announced on Twitter. The No. Josh Ojianwuna (4.2 PPG). In 2014-15, the Texas Longhorns were coming off a 24-win season and had reached the Round of 32. Its difficult to overstate the value/importance/impact of that relationship. As a wing, Glenn would be a great pickup for Rocky Top going forward. That offsets their seven losses, which also included the transfers of Victor Bailey Jr., Justin Powell, Handje Tamba and Quentin Diboundje. But watching his film, Edwards looks suited to be a primary ball handler and plenty able to initiate offense for the Vols. A.J. Add in the return of Olivier Nkamhoua, who started most of last year before going down with a season-ending injury, and Uros Plavsic, another rotational post player, and UT has a starting five worth of returning talent. 1:42. Augustas Marciulionis (5.9 PPG) He has made his mark at the prep level as a balanced player who can score and rebound while racking up blocked shots. High-school highlight tapes dont usually include a bevy of defensive highlights, especially for guards who arent volley-balling shots into the crowd, so its not as easy to get a feel for the players prowess without access to actual film. Folks whove seen Zeigler play live are quick to warn you not to let his small stature cloud your opinion of him hes apparently relentless guarding the ball. Micah Parrish (7.7 PPG) He shoots a soft ball and has all the physical tools necessary to be a competent defender. Memphis and coach Penny Hardaway is put together a really nice class for the 21 cycle, including former overall No. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Lucas Panzica. The Blue Devils rise to the top of the rankings with the return of Kyle Filipowski, who would have been a first-round pick had he entered the NBA draft. UT also would need another departure or change. 219, PF / If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are targeting the top tight end in the 2025 recruiting class. That's why I chose them.". Zakai Zeigler (10.7 PPG) Apr 19, 2023 Tennessee running back target Braylen Russell will announce his college commitment on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. Caleb Furst (5.5 PPG). But they need another go-to scorer. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Mike Wilsoncovers University of Tennessee athletics. So, it was time for an updated men's Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25. 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. Joining Tennessee basketball on Glenns list of schools include the Indiana Hoosiers, Texas A&M Aggies and his hometown school, the Louisville Cardinals. Jeremy Roach is still testing the waters, while top-10 recruit Mackenzie Mgbako reopened his recruitment. 2 among shooting guards and No. Houston and Lofton both earned All-American honors, and Hopson led the program to its only Elite Eight appearance in school history. Grant Ramey 11/09/22. Donovan Clingan (7.1 PPG). Edwards. Tennessee Volunteers Basketball Recruiting Four-star PG Ahmad Nowell schedules official visit to Tennessee 5-10 / When Tyler Wahl announced he was returning to Madison for another season, it meant Greg Gard would be returning all five starters and all but one player from this past season. The Huskies now wait to see whether Andre Jackson Jr. keeps his name in the NBA draft, and whether Tristen Newton returns to Storrs with one more year of eligibility. Cami Griffin. 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. Makhi Mitchell (7.0 PPG). I will be announcing my college decision Friday at 4pm! Tennessee basketball offers in-state forward. His skillset looks malleable enough to work in a variety of systems. 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. Tennessee produced the second-most picks in 2023 through the first In terms of returning talent, well, it stacks up nicely against other teams. 36 in the 247Sports team rankings for the 2022 recruiting class. Top247 247Sports Composite. Jalen Bridges could be poised for a breakout campaign in the frontcourt. Edwards was already part of the program. But they do have Dajuan Harris Jr. and K.J. Auburn Tigers News broke late Tuesday night, via 247s Grant Ramey, that Zeigler had set a commitment date for this Friday, August 27th, after being in Knoxville for a visit Monday, August 23rd. Male's Kaleb Glenn (1) shoots against Manual defenders during their game at Valley High School in Louisville, Ky. on Mar. The skinny: Dilione rocketed up the recruiting rankings with an impressive summer circuit that propelled him into the top-30 recruits nationally. 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. As a playmaker, he does a great job of making his teammates better, and he can score in so many different ways. The Vols figure to rely on Estrella, the No. They have to replace some wing scoring, but the arrival of ESPN 100 recruits DeShawn Harris-Smith and Jamie Kaiser should help. That should bode well for the program going forward. Hes an interesting case as a prospect, mostly because he was pretty widely slept on until he stole the show at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in late July. Borzello couldnt even account for them, but given Rick Barnes track record of developing talent, they should count. Alright, second, Traore also released a top-10, and the Vols are included. 6-4 / Gambling Problem? 35 in ESPN 100) Its all well and good to sign top classes for college hoops, but Tennessee is also producing NBA draft picks and players. Henri Veesaar (2.4 PPG) The Vols went west, like all the way west, to California, to sign Jahmai Mashack in the last class, but the with all due respect to Mashack, the competition for Traores signature is likely going to be considerably more difficult. 11 overall prospect in the espnW top 100 class of 2022. Instead, he went out and landed two of the best guards on the market in Baylor transfer LJ Cryer and Temple transfer Damian Dunn. Kylan Boswell (4.6 PPG) Tennessee will still have key players like Santiago Vescovi, Josiah-Jordan James, Zakai Ziegler, and Uros Plavsic. This is mostly a "faith in Bill Self" ranking. 235, / Previous: 3Editor's PicksBracketology: Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee are hitting refresh in the portal6dJoe LunardiWhich high-major players are looking for a new program for 2023-24?4dJeff BorzelloMen's college basketball coaching changes for 2023-245dJeff Borzello2 Related. 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. After a quiet first few weeks of the offseason, Tennessee basketball had a dramatic week as its 2023-24 roster is starting to come into picture. Jared McCain (No. 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). Jonas Aidoo (5.1 PPG). He stays with Chandler the duration, moving his feet while keeping his chest with Chandler but his arms up. The Gaels now have three key returnees to build around next season: Ducas, Aidan Mahaney and Mitchell Saxen. The Blue Devils are still in the market for another big. Dilione, a four-star and the No. 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 Mitchell is rated the No. 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. Makan does become Tennessee's fourth landed transfer over the last week, including the announced return of Santiago Vescovi. 205, PG / 1. Jeremy Roach and Kyle Filipowski combine for 43 points in Duke's win. What Rick Barnes said about Dilione: "Freddie is another guy we're thrilled about adding he is the definition of a 'Tennessee guard.' Kellie Harper knows how it feels to play for Lady Vols basketball as a Tennessee native. Four-star guard Kaniya Boyd announced her commitment to Lady Vols basketball on Monday. Jaden Akins (9.8 PPG)
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