That should bode well for the program going forward. Five-star tight end Davon Mitchell narrowed down his recruitment to five schools over the weekend. Tennessee basketball fits that perfectly. Could Oscar Tshiebwe, Chris Livingston and Antonio Reeves all return to Lexington? Adding a five-star like Justin Phillips and a four-star like D.J. Jordan Gainey (15.2 PPG at USC Upstate) 246, SG / Elmarko Jackson (No. Henry Coleman III (9.0 PPG) They have to replace some wing scoring, but the arrival of ESPN 100 recruits DeShawn Harris-Smith and Jamie Kaiser should help. Either way, with Ellis and Collier at the guard spots and a slew of wing and frontcourt options, USC is in good shape. Jefferson late in the game certainly helps UT, especially when four-star B.J. His skillset looks malleable enough to work in a variety of systems. Kyle Filipowski (15.1 PPG). Micah Parrish (7.7 PPG) Dilione is a high-scoring talent. Stevie Mitchell (7.1 PPG) Traore is one of just a few traditional post players that Tennessee is recruiting in this class. 2 among shooting guards and No. Hes still working prospects hard for the future, though, and that goes all the way to 2023. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Dusty Stromer (No. Tramon Mark (10.1 PPG at Houston) 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. Vladislav Goldin (10.3 PPG). 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. Texas Longhorns, Roach, Filipowski lead Duke past Virginia to win ACC tourney (1:45), Duke moves up to No. Hoggard (12.9 PPG) They also added two transfers: Noah Reynolds (Wyoming) and AJ Storr (St. John's). K.J. 6-10 / Kam Jones (15.1 PPG) 6 in ESPN 100) The question is, do either Jordan Walsh or Devo Davis come back? The Vols added shooting with Gainey, the first to commit as a transfer Tuesday. Tennessee has seven newcomers with the freshman class, transfers Freddie Dilione was the first of the new faces to arrive at Tennessee, joining the Vols in January Knecht shot 37.3% percent the past two seasons. In terms of returning talent, well, it stacks up nicely against other teams. A.J. Another first-weekend exit shouldn't be in the cards. The Vols made the top four for elite wing Kaleb Glenn. The Vols have their most efficient player, Santiago Vescovi, and their most versatile player, Josiah-Jordan James, both back. All three assistant coaches landed head-coaching jobs, five players declared for the NBA draft (three of them maintained college eligibility) and two entered the transfer portal. 1 ranked PF in the 2022 class, Yohan Traore, is down ten options, he tells @On3Recruits. I can make the shots, shoot the ball and run the team. He was ranked No. Trevon Brazile (11.8 PPG) 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. But in todays CBB landscape, LSUs checks always clear, and Gonzaga offering in January isnt much different than Gonzaga offering in August. Hes now listed as a 5-star and the No. USC transfer Reese Dixon-Waters is a great start to the reload, though. 14 in ESPN 100) 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Keyon Menifield (10.0 PPG at Washington) 4 small forward in the class. Those are their second and third leading scorers. Coach (Mike) Schwartz texted me. 12 overall player and No. 175, PF / By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The 6-foot-6, Northern Colorado transfer wing Dalton Knecht committed to Tennessee basketball Friday night, the highly touted transfer announced on Twitter. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Steele Venters (15.3 PPG at Eastern Washington) 185, C / However, that potential is vast. The Gaels now have three key returnees to build around next season: Ducas, Aidan Mahaney and Mitchell Saxen. 2022 High School Pos Rankings State Rankings. 2023 NFL draft Day 3: Jeremy Banks listed as the Vols' best available player. On the heels of the greatest recruiting class in history, UTs only commit for 2022 so far is four-star guard B.J. Vols coach Rick Barnes indicated Thursday that freshman Julian Phillips is going through the NBA Draft process. Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team. Jordan Ross (No. Hes had a fantastic summer, and Id expect him to get a significant bump in the 247 rankings, too, whenever they update. UT also would need another departure or change. Three-star Tobe Awaka reclassifying only further fuels that. Five former Vols were selected in the 2023 NFL Male's Kaleb Glenn (1) shoots against Manual defenders during their game at Valley High School in Louisville, Ky. on Mar. Tennessee basketball landed its third prospect out of the transfer portal Friday night when Northern Colorado wing Dalton Knecht committed to the Vols. Khalif Battle (17.9 PPG at Temple) Nick Boyd (8.9 PPG) 160, SG / Tennessee offered Carr on Oct. 5 when Rick Barnes andassistant Rod Clarktraveled to Missouri to see Carr and Phillips practice. What Rick Barnes said about Carr: "Cam has that 'pedigree' we talk about a lot as a staff. Bold predictions for the 2022-23 season, GOOD START:Tennessee cruises to season-opening win vs Tennessee Tech. Darrion Trammell could choose to come back, too. 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 Wagner and Robert Dillingham all likely to make early impacts. Im going to be upfront when I was originally writing this story, I was a bit worried because this class seems to have a considerable high-risk/ high-reward construction, and I wasnt seeing many names who could be reasonably assumed as contingency plans for the staff should the high-risk side of that equation come to fruition. Reads the defense well & is comfortable scoring or facilitating based on situationVideo h/t @endless_motor pic.twitter.com/govhzFDT7m. 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. The Vols are now at the 14-scholarship limit with just two seniors, John Fulkerson (sixth-year graduate) and Victor Bailey. He's already an elite shot maker who's game off-the-bounce is evolving. Its all well and good to sign top classes for college hoops, but Tennessee is also producing NBA draft picks and players. Solomon Ball (No. Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.comand follow him on Twitter@ByMikeWilson. LSU, Texas Tech, UCLA, Utah, Tennessee, Louisville, Memphis, Michigan, Oklahoma State, and the NBL. Nolan Hickman (7.7 PPG) He dropped 23 total points, added 10 assists, three steals, three rebounds and didnt turn the ball over once. 152 and was No. As a wing, Glenn would be a great pickup for Rocky Top going forward. College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Cason Wallace commits to Kentucky over Tennessee The Cats now hold the No. Grant Ramey 11/09/22. K.J. 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. But he returns to anchor the frontcourt, while Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell will also be back in Durham. He's going to be a lot of fun to coach.". 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. 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. 1-ranked recruiting class, with dynamic perimeter scorers Justin Edwards, D.J. John Calipari is also bringing in the nation's No. The skinny: Phillips was the first player to commit to Tennessee in the 2023 class when he announced his decision in May. I will be announcing my college decision Friday at 4pm! Chucky Hepburn (12.2 PPG) 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. The Vols envision Dilione being a versatile guard who can score and run the point. Tennessee footballs free agent signings tracker after 2023 NFL draft. Wagner (No. 6-4 / All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 6-7 / Tre White (9.0 PPG) He is regarded as one of top long-term prospects in the class by 247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein. 2 in ESPN 100) He had 109 blocks in 24 games as a junior. Jamal Shead (10.5 PPG) Yves Pons is gone. 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. He shoots a soft ball and has all the physical tools necessary to be a competent defender. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. WebBK Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; Decommitments; Scheduled Commits; Player Rankings; Player Search; Crystal Ball; Class Calculator; The Vols expect the 6-9 forward will develop into a key post player during his career at Tennessee. He committed Wednesday. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 1 player in the country Emoni Bates and 5-star center Jalen Duran. 6-10 / No, we wont call them the best recruiting class in school history yet. Jeremy Roach and Kyle Filipowski combine for 43 points in Duke's win. 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. But, since the transfer portal has become such a factor, theres bound to be turnover and more scholarships opening up after next season. 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 basketball: Vols top five in recruiting, retaining talent combo Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes speaks with Tennessee guard Quentin Diboundje The skinny: Estrella, like Dilione, was a fast-rising prospect in the All rights reserved. Im not gonna do much analyzing of Edwards here, but theres just a couple quick things I wanted to show yall. His commitment vaults Tennessee's recruiting class from No. Russell Tennessee Football Lands 2024 Defensive Back Edrees Farooq Apr 16, 2023 Damian Dunn (15.3 PPG at Temple) It all depends on your criteria, because his potential still exceeds his production. In their system, I can do well next year. 224, PF / Mark Mitchell (9.1 PPG) In 2014-15, the Texas Longhorns were coming off a 24-win season and had reached the Round of 32. 4 recruit in Class of 2024, commits to Arizona, NBA announces 242 players declaring early for draft, SEC considers hefty penalties for court storming. ESPN analyst David Pollack does not believe Texas will win the Big 12. The campus and everything is beautiful. Donovan Clingan is ready to take his place, though. Adams Jr., as well as top-40 freshmen and a few returning role players. Tennessee produced the second-most picks in 2023 through the first 222, PG / , Where Tennessee Basketballs Incoming Transfers Stand In Transfer Portal Rankings, WATCH: Tranfer Dalton Knechts Northern Colorado Highlights, Tennessee Basketball Lands Northern Colorado Transfer Dalton Knecht, Jordan Gainey Talks Commitment To Tennessee Basketball, WATCH: Transfer Jordan Gainey USC Upstate Highlights, Tennessee Lands Guard, Son Of Associate Head Coach Out Of Transfer Portal, North Texas Transfer Guard Has Connections To Tennessee Coaching Staff, Tennessee Basketball Makes Top Six For Washington Transfer Guard, Report: Tennessee Basketball Reaches Out To Standout Temple Guard, Four-Star Guard, Tennessee Target Announces Commitment Date. 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. Julian Hammond III (6.9 PPG) 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). Alex Ducas (12.5 PPG) The rangy guard emerged as a starter and staple of MoKan's big summer, which propelled him into the recruiting picture. They also bring back Augustas Marciulionis and welcome ESPN 100 guard Jordan Ross and Harvard transfer Mason Forbes. Jaden Akins (9.8 PPG) 207, PF / As a result, the success is clearly there. Meanwhile, Josiah-Jordan James could be an early departure for the NBA Draft if he has success this season. Could the Trojans add Bronny James to that group? I make up for that on the defensive end. 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. As of right now Im still 2022., Once word got around that I could reclassify up to 2021, they showed 2021 interest [in him reclassifying], Zeigler added And we started speak on that more.. 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. Tennessee picked up a commitment from the highest available prospect in the Class of 2022 on Thursday when Julian Phillips chose the Volunteers over Auburn, G League Ignite and other collegiate and professional options in a ceremony on CBS Sports HQ. Back to Edwards Ill be interested to see how his game evolves his senior year because theres likely to be a Kennedy-Chandler sized hole at the lead guard position after this season. Jared McCain (No. Alijah Martin (13.1 PPG) 77 to 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). Wooga Poplar (8.7 PPG) If he either turns professional or transfers, that would open a spot for Ledlum or Knecht. Carr is the son of Chris Carr, who played six seasons in the NBA after playing at Southern Illinois. ET, the four-star recruit announced Tuesday night. The 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday-Saturday in the plaza outside of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. LJ Cryer (15.0 PPG at Baylor) 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. He visited in February when UT played Vanderbilt, giving the Vols an early edge in his recruitment, which erupted over the summer as he received offers from Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas and Michigan among others. Joining Tennessee basketball on Glenns list of schools include the Indiana Hoosiers, Texas A&M Aggies and his hometown school, the Louisville Cardinals. 5 in 2020, no. Duke moved to No. Returning starter Baylor Scheierman also announced his intentions to return to Omaha for another year. Tennessee football's free agent signings tracker after the 2023 NFL draft. (If youre not familiar with Peach Jam, the tournaments just filled up with high-level prospects. Five former Vols were selected in the 2023 NFL draft. Apr 19, 2023 Tennessee running back target Braylen Russell will announce his college commitment on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. This year, the Vols are generating a lot of hype because of their addition of Auburn Tigers guard Justin Powell, who is also from that state. FREDDIE:How Freddie Dilione can be rocket fuel to Tennessee basketball offense in 2023-24, SHOOTER:Dalton Knecht commits to Tennessee basketball, rounding out Vols' transfer class. 27 in ESPN 100) Chris Johnson (No. As a result, this even on paper doesnt suggest Tennessee basketball is a top five team. Where Tennessee Basketballs Incoming Transfers Stand In Transfer Portal Rankings Apr 22, 2023 After a quiet first few Jaylin Stewart (No. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. There are still questions for the Volunteers, but this week brought some clarity on the offensive end. Mark Sears (12.5 PPG) The Brewster Academy big man and Maine native is a playmaking big with a lot of offensive skill with high-level shooting ability. 3 prospect in California, according to On3 Sports. Mitchell is rated the No. Ben Gregg (5.1 PPG). Follow all of your favorite Texas teams at Longhorns Wire, Cowboys Wire, Texans Wire, Rockets Wire, Aggies Wire and the Austin American-Statesman!
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