Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. The Brewster Academy big man and Maine native is a playmaking big with a lot of offensive skill with high-level shooting ability. Per 247, hes the fourth-ranked player in Tennessee and 11th-ranked point guard nationally. 1:42. 152 and was No. 1 in ESPN 100) 31 recruit. Then it got more shooting in Knecht, who completed the transfer trio Friday. 6-4 / Tennessee basketball signs No. 8 recruiting class under Jeremy Roach (13.6 PPG) Hes still working prospects hard for the future, though, and that goes all the way to 2023. It's been a mixed bag for the Bluejays so far this offseason. 210, SG / With Kerr Kriisa transferring and Azuolas Tubelis turning pro (and not expected to return to college), the Wildcats have some holes in their lineup. He shoots a soft ball and has all the physical tools necessary to be a competent defender. Adding a five-star like Justin Phillips and a four-star like D.J. Emanuel Sharp (5.9 PPG) Storr, in particular, should provide a major boost from the perimeter. But, since the transfer portal has become such a factor, theres bound to be turnover and more scholarships opening up after next season. Bryan Greenlee (7.4 PPG) He dropped 23 total points, added 10 assists, three steals, three rebounds and didnt turn the ball over once. Jonas Aidoo (5.1 PPG). He has 16 offers headlined by Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio State and Texas. He is regarded as one of top long-term prospects in the class by 247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein. So there are still plenty of dominoes left to fall for coach Nate Oats this offseason, and Alabama has a long list of portal targets it's hoping to land. JP Estrella. 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. 171, SG / The Vols added shooting with Gainey, the first to commit as a transfer Tuesday. 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. 6-7 / 12 in the nation in terms of talent retained this year. ET, the four-star recruit announced Tuesday night. Despite losing their leading scorer in Kennedy Chandler and two of their three rotational post players in John Fulkerson and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, they return lots of key players. Those schools also have a great way of using their tight ends and I also have a good relationship with those coaches. Arthur Kaluma (11.8 PPG) 207, PF / I can play defense, Zeigler said of what hes heard from Tennessee. 1 after the return of Kyle Filipowski, while UConn fell from the top spot after Adama Sanogo declared for the NBA draft. Currently, getting Glenn out of Louisville seems like it will be tough. The Buffaloes showed their potential in a win over Tennessee and a blowout victory over Texas A&M but couldn't do it on a regular basis. 36 in the 247Sports team rankings for the 2022 recruiting class. 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. All Rights Reserved. The Vols offered him early. Santiago Vescovi (12.5 PPG) He's going to be a lot of fun to coach.". Perry was the, Tennessee basketball made the top six for Washington transfer guard Keyon Menifield Sunday night, Menifield announced on Twitter. Stephon Castle (No. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onTennessee Volunteers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. ET, the four-star recruit announced Tuesday night. Male's Kaleb Glenn (1) shoots against Manual defenders during their game at Valley High School in Louisville, Ky. on Mar. The campus and everything is beautiful. So, it was time for an updated men's Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25. The Vols are now at the 14-scholarship limit with just two seniors, John Fulkerson (sixth-year graduate) and Victor Bailey. 6-5 / Here is a look at five Longhorns who could play their way into a first-round selection in 2024. 2 among shooting guards and No. 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. Makan does become Tennessee's fourth landed transfer over the last week, including the announced return of Santiago Vescovi. But he's bringing in two impact freshmen in Ja'Kobe Walter and Miro Little and welcomes back Langston Love. 55 in ESPN 100) A four-star on Rivals That should bode well for the program going forward. Trey Alexander (13.6 PPG) Davin Cosby Jr. (redshirt) 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. WebTennessee Volunteers Basketball Tennessee Center Declares For NBA Draft While Maintaining College Eligibility via Rocky Top Insider Tennessee Volunteers Basketball Keyon Menifield (10.0 PPG at Washington) Tennessees been working Traore for some time now he reportedly got an offer from the staff in the spring while most of the other heavyweights offers have come more recently after they watched him excel at various camps this summer. 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. 6-8 / 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. 6-9 / UT will clearly need help there after this year, as their main scoring combo guard, Victor Bailey Jr., is a senior. Tennessee got shooting, scoring in the portal. Texas among top schools for No. 1 tight end in 2025 recruiting class (END UPDATE). 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. Tennessee basketball offers in-state forward. Which high-major players are looking for a new program for 2023-24? 186, SF / Henry Coleman III (9.0 PPG) 160, SG / Aidan Mahaney (13.9 PPG) Should Malachi Smith and Nolan Hickman return, there's also some backcourt continuity. Vols basketball offers in-state forward 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. 77 to No. The Vols made the top four for elite wing Kaleb Glenn. Jordan Gainey (15.2 PPG at USC Upstate) Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.comand follow him on Twitter@ByMikeWilson. https://volswire.usatoday.com/lists/every-tennessee-vols-football-selection-in-2023-nfl-draft/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Right now, four-star guard B.J. Bensley Joseph (5.2 PPG) The Vols are unlikely to make any more additions as their roster has taken shape for the 2023-24 season with many changes. So, after some helpful insight from the readers here at RTT, weve decided to update this post whenever players Tennessee is after commit as well as whenever we hear any new names that the staff is recruiting. 6-11 / Chris Livingston (6.3 PPG) Tennessee Volunteers Basketball Recruiting News | On3.com We believe, in time, he will grow into a player who provides tremendous upside and versatility on both ends of the floor.". Texas made the cut alongside Oklahoma, Miami, Texas A&M and Alabama. Tyler Wahl (11.3 PPG) Tennessee will still have key players like Santiago Vescovi, Josiah-Jordan James, Zakai Ziegler, and Uros Plavsic. Nijel Pack, Wooga Poplar and Norchad Omier are all back, while Bensley Joseph is ready for a bigger role. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 6-6 / Tennessee Basketball Recruiting: Who the Volunteers are chasing in the class of 2022, Tracking Tennessees undrafted free agent signings. 35 in ESPN 100) If he could live up to those other guys, that would be a huge deal for them. UConn falls from the top spot following Adama Sanogo's decision to declare for the NBA draft. Tennessee might get a few of these guys, and it might get none. 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. The 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday-Saturday in the plaza outside of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. The 6-foot-6, Northern Colorado transfer wing Dalton Knecht committed to Tennessee basketball Friday night, the highly touted transfer announced on Twitter. Tennessee basketball Henri Veesaar (2.4 PPG) Alex Karaban (9.5 PPG) Dilione, a four-star and the No. I will be announcing my college decision Friday at 4pm! Boise State Broncos 6-8 / No, we wont call them the best recruiting class in school history yet. Ethan Morton (3.8 PPG) Tennessee basketball top five in recruiting, retaining talent All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Tennessee Volunteers news fromFanSided Daily, Tennessee football: Youll never guess the games this outlet says Vols will win, lose, Tennessee football and NIL: Nick Saban, Kirby Smart whine; Josh Heupel takes responsibility, 30 Greatest Football Games in Vols History, Top 50 Greatest Vols in Tennessee Football History, Tennessee basketball's national title odds makes Vols a great bet, Madison Bumgarner Goes on Dumb Rant as He Yearned For the Good Old Days, Tennessee basketball's collection of wings vastly underrated by outlet, Tennessee Vols morning report: 2022 SEC Media Days recap, Tennessee Lady Vols on track for nation's most loaded home slate. Robert Dillingham (No. 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 Dunn entered, Class of 2024 shooting guard Jayden Juke Harris is announcing his college commitment on March 24, the four-star recruit announced Thursday. Tennessee Basketball Recruiting: Who Vols are chasing in the Justin Edwards (No. 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). "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. Tennessee basketball signed a top-10 class for the third time in the past four cycles. Kobe Johnson (9.2 PPG) https://longhornswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/30/texas-football-recruiting-longhorns-davon-mitchell-2025-top-schools-tight-end/, Tracking where each Longhorn lands in the 2023 NFL draft, David Pollack: "Not a chance" that Texas football wins the Big 12, Five Longhorns who can go in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Twitter reacts to the Chicago Bears selecting Texas RB Roschon Johnson, Texas among top schools for No. Manny Obaseki (5.2 PPG) John Calipari is also bringing in the nation's No. Julian Reese (11.4 PPG). Lamont Butler (8.7 PPG) 2023 www.knoxnews.com. 6-4 / Jefferson late in the game certainly helps UT, especially when four-star B.J. Jeremy Roach and Kyle Filipowski combine for 43 points in Duke's win. But watching his film, Edwards looks suited to be a primary ball handler and plenty able to initiate offense for the Vols. pic.twitter.com/thwfjt2r9q, Davon Mitchell (@davonmitchell82) April 28, 2023. Eddie Lampkin Jr. (6.3 PPG at TCU). We love Freddie's versatility on both sides of the floor. Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin are testing the NBA draft waters, but both should return to Dusty May's program. Recruiting But Arizona badly needs another playmaker in the backcourt and someone who can make shots and score up front. Tennessee footballs free agent signings tracker after 2023 NFL draft. 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. So, in theory, that works in UTs favor, right? Mike Wilsoncovers University of Tennessee athletics. 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. Connor Essegian (11.7 PPG) Tyrese Proctor (9.4 PPG) 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. Kellie Harper knows how it feels to play for Lady Vols basketball as a Tennessee native. Granted, this is a team that failed to make the NCAA tournament, but the Badgers did notch seven wins over NCAA tournament teams during the regular season. All seniors are projected as departures unless they've officially announced they're returning to school for another year. The 6-foot-5, 195-pound Peterson is an Ohio native ranked 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. Its difficult to overstate the value/importance/impact of that relationship. I started hearing from (Tennessee) a couple days after Peach Jam, Zeigler said via 247. You all know that, though. 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. 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. Ernest Udeh Jr. (2.6 PPG). Please check your email for a confirmation. 222, PG / He should receive some preseason All-America buzz after averaging 16.3 points and 3.9 assists this past season. They returned pretty much everybody and also added five-star Myles Turner. 1 player in the country Emoni Bates and 5-star center Jalen Duran. As a result, the success is clearly there. Edwards plays point guard for Catholic, but Josiah-Jordan James and Jaden Springer also played point guard for their high schools, too, so Ive become a bit reluctant in assuming any player labeled a PG by recruiting services will end up filling that role in college. 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. If my math is correct, Tennessee currently has 13 scholarship players, and its been assumed that the Vols would leave that last spot open for some, perhaps previously unforeseen, development. Carr is the son of Chris Carr, who played six seasons in the NBA after playing at Southern Illinois. 87 when he committed to UT in August before continuing to ascend. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 6-9 / Miro Little (No. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The Zags already landed Eastern Washington transfer Steele Venters and have their eyes on big-time targets such as Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike. Advertise with us Contact Us RTI Team. Casey (1.0 PPG) Top247 247Sports Composite. Kyle Filipowski (15.1 PPG). Nationally, he ranks as the No. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. They also bring back Augustas Marciulionis and welcome ESPN 100 guard Jordan Ross and Harvard transfer Mason Forbes. Obviously, Rocky Top has great history luring talent from the state of Kentucky. Tennessee produced the second-most picks in 2023 through the first three rounds of the draft with five. recruiting Randy Bennett received great news earlier this month when Alex Ducas announced he was returning for another season. Where Tennessee Basketballs Incoming Transfers Stand In Transfer Portal Rankings Apr 22, 2023 After a quiet first few 12 in ESPN 100) The Longhorns have now sent seven players to the NFL this offseason, five draftees and two undrafted free agents. The No. Wagner and Robert Dillingham all likely to make early impacts. 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. 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. Those are their second and third leading scorers. Fletcher Loyer (11.0 PPG) John Calipari is also bringing in the nation's No. Tennessee football: Joe Milton starting. Everybody talks about the transfer portal and recruiting, but its still as true as ever that the best metric for success the following season is a combination of returning talent and success from the previous season. 234, CG / If Penny could figure out how to, ya know, coach, the Tigers could be dangerous the next few years. Jahmai Mashack (4.7 PPG) Solomon Ball (No. Though he's from South Carolina, Phillips played his last season of high school basketball at Link Academy in Branson, Missouri. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). However, its a good start, and even in the portal, they did add a key scorer in Tyreke Key, so fueling this with help in the portal and the hidden returning talent is a great sign going forward on Rocky Top. All rights reserved. Wagner and Robert Dillingham all likely to make early impacts. 0:51. 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. Could the Trojans add Bronny James to that group? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). The Vols envision Dilione being a versatile guard who can score and run the point. Edwards is their only commitment for 2022, so him reclassifying to that class would be huge. Chris Johnson (No. Edwards was already part of the program. Tennessee baseball game recap: Vols sweep Mississippi State with seven-inning, 13-2 run-rule win, Call the Bulldogs potatoes, cuz they got mashed, 2023 NFL Draft Results: Byron Young goes to the Rams, 2023 NFL Draft Results: Hendon Hooker goes to the Lions in 3rd round, Tennessee baseball game recap: Vols battle back from 5-run deficit to beat Mississippi State 12-8 and lockdown series victory, 2023 NFL Draft Results: Cedric Tillman lands with the Browns, 2023 NFL Draft Results: Jalin Hyatt goes to the Giants in the 3rd round. If you read my hoops writing with any regularity, youve probably seen me mention this before: theres quite the pipeline from the BMAZE Elite team to Tennessee thats been built over the last several years Drew Pember, Jaden Springer, Huntley-Hatfield, Tamba, with perhaps others of which Im unaware. 6-0 / 4. Be the best Tennessee Volunteers Basketball fan you can be with Bleacher Report. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. Be the best Tennessee Volunteers Basketball fan you can be with Bleacher Report. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. 1:42. 4 overall player in the country. Ian Martinez (5.7 PPG) 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. (If youre not familiar with Peach Jam, the tournaments just filled up with high-level prospects. It all depends on your criteria, because his potential still exceeds his production. The Tennessee basketball coach and Clark had recruiting business to attend to at Link Academy in Branson, where Vols signees Cameron Carr and Cade Phillips are playing this season. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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. Tennessee added 54.2 points per game between the trio with Knecht leading the way with 20.2 points per game as an All-Big Sky selection last season. 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. Menifield included his current school, Washington, in, Tennessee basketball is one of 17 teams that has reached out to Temple transfer guard Damian Dunn, ESPNs Jeff Borzello reported Monday night. 201, SF / Xavier Booker (No. Jeremy Roach is still testing the waters, while top-10 recruit Mackenzie Mgbako reopened his recruitment. 240, PF / 2022 High School Pos Rankings State Rankings. That's why I chose them.". Isaiah Collier (No. With Marcus Sasser a potential first-round pick and Tramon Mark hitting the transfer portal, it seemed like Kelvin Sampson's perimeter group was bound to take a hit. Tennessee football is hosting a massive recruiting weekend as the 2022 Vols prepare to face off with Florida. Rick Barnes and his staff are looking They also added two transfers: Noah Reynolds (Wyoming) and AJ Storr (St. John's). Vols coach Rick Barnes indicated Thursday that freshman Julian Phillips is going through the NBA Draft process. Adding Ledlum and Knecht means the Vols have attrition that hasn't been announced or decided yet. | Rocky Top Insider Cason Wallace 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. Below are the Vols student-athletes who were selected in the 2023 NFL draft. The University of Tennessee basketball program is looking to bring Elmarko Jackson (No. Adams Jr. (10.6 PPG) Few teams have had as much roster and staff turnover as the Crimson Tide this offseason. Jamal Shead should also return despite testing the draft waters. Phillips' finalists were Alabama, Stanford, Georgia and Memphis. The Vols added shooting with Gainey, the first to commit as a transfer Tuesday. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onTennessee Volunteers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. He has made his mark at the prep level as a balanced player who can score and rebound while racking up blocked shots. 219, PF / 21+ (18+ NH/WY). 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