Boogie Ellis (17.7 PPG) Edwards. Zeigler would be the third 2022 recruit to reclassify to the 2021 class, joining forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and center Handje Tamba. Jamal Shead (10.5 PPG) Male's Kaleb Glenn (1) shoots against Manual defenders during their game at Valley High School in Louisville, Ky. on Mar. Nick Boyd (8.9 PPG) It's exciting to think about his potential impact on our program. Braden Smith (9.7 PPG) Jayden Nunn (9.3 PPG at VCU) However, that potential is vast. 77 to No. They're also guaranteed to get better, with Harrison Ingram and Hunter Dickinson their prime portal targets. 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. Its difficult to overstate the value/importance/impact of that relationship. He is an interesting guard prospect Kns Vols Hoops Exhibition. Phillips came in at 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. I can pick up 94 (feet) despite my height. Phillips has not announced his intentions and whether he intends to maintain his college eligibility. If Penny could figure out how to, ya know, coach, the Tigers could be dangerous the next few years. Tennessee basketball recruiting: Five-star PF Julian Phillips commits to Volunteers on CBS Sports HQ UT coach Rick Barnes lands Phillips, who had offers from 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. He's leaving open the option to return to college but is focused on turning pro. 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. Tennessee produced the second-most picks in 2023 through the first three rounds of the draft with five. 6-11 / Tennessee offered Carr on Oct. 5 when Rick Barnes andassistant Rod Clarktraveled to Missouri to see Carr and Phillips practice. 1. 1:42. NBA Comparison: PJ Washington, Charlotte Hornets. The campus and everything is beautiful. The Vols have now inked two-straight national top-five classes (no. Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin are testing the NBA draft waters, but both should return to Dusty May's program. 1 tight end in 2025 recruiting class, Former Texas DB Anthony Cook signs undrafted free agency deal with Kansas City, 2024 five-star WR Ryan Wingo sets summer official visit dates, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 1-ranked recruiting class, with dynamic perimeter scorers Justin Edwards, D.J. 7 in ESPN 100). Traore is one of just a few traditional post players that Tennessee is recruiting in this class. Tennessee will still have key players like Santiago Vescovi, Josiah-Jordan James, Zakai Ziegler, and Uros Plavsic. Trey Alexander (13.6 PPG) 1 after the return of Kyle Filipowski, while UConn fell from the top spot after Adama Sanogo declared for the NBA draft. 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. 2023 NFL draft Day 3: Jeremy Banks listed as the Vols' best available player. Ja'Kobe Walter (No. Tennessee got shooting, scoring in the portal. The Vols figure to rely on Estrella, the No. Those are their second and third leading scorers. Hoggard (12.9 PPG) 6-7 / What really stands out about Borzellos ranking and last years success is how it coincides with whats coming in. Zakai Zeigler is one of those new names. Alex Karaban (9.5 PPG) Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes speaks with Tennessee guard Quentin Diboundje (3) during a game between Tennessee and Lenoir-Rhyne at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Five former Vols were selected in the 2023 NFL draft. Could Oscar Tshiebwe, Chris Livingston and Antonio Reeves all return to Lexington? 185, C / If Edey leaves, the young complementary players of the past couple of seasons need to step up. Memphis and coach Penny Hardaway is put together a really nice class for the 21 cycle, including former overall No. Few teams have had as much roster and staff turnover as the Crimson Tide this offseason. 55 in ESPN 100) We love Freddie's versatility on both sides of the floor. His skillset looks malleable enough to work in a variety of systems. 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. We believe, in time, he will grow into a player who provides tremendous upside and versatility on both ends of the floor.". Sign up for the Longhorns Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. (1:45). Tennessee might get a few of these guys, and it might get none. 6-9 / 200, SG / Tennessee basketball in the Elite 8? Having Wade Taylor IV back to run the show is where it starts. 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. He was ranked No. Rick Barnes and assistants Rod Clark and Mike Schwartz were in attendance, and apparently Zeigler got their attention. Oumar Ballo (14.2 PPG). But he's bringing in two impact freshmen in Ja'Kobe Walter and Miro Little and welcomes back Langston Love. Five former Vols were selected in the 2023 NFL 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. 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. 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. The latest Vol basketball recruiting news. "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. Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Cason Wallace commits to Kentucky over Tennessee The Cats now hold the No. Joshua Morgan (7.0 PPG). If you enjoy Mikes coverage,consider adigital subscriptionthat will allow you access to all of it. Mitchell is rated the No. 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 Jeremy Roach (13.6 PPG) 18 in the final Class of 2022 prospectrankings released by 247Sportson Wednesday. Kam Jones (15.1 PPG) Davis (four-star) #Committed pic.twitter.com/ANdwNzijOo Dalton Knecht-2, USC Upstate transfer guard Jordan Gainey committed to Tennessee basketball Tuesday evening becoming the Vols first transfer commit for the 2023-24 season. 33 in ESPN 100) 40 in ESPN 100) The guard from Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina was ranked No. 1-ranked recruiting class, with dynamic perimeter scorers Justin Edwards, D.J. (END UPDATE). We believe JP can develop into a force for us in the SEC.". Edwards is their only commitment for 2022, so him reclassifying to that class would be huge. Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12.5 PPG) The Vols made the top four for elite wing Kaleb Glenn. UConn falls from the top spot following Adama Sanogo's decision to declare for the NBA draft. Xavier Booker (No. Coach (Mike) Schwartz texted me. JaTavion Sanders success in Austin could bode well for the tight end position at Texas for the foreseeable future. The staff made a point to continue watching Dilione, who emerged as a top priority after the Vols saw him play last season. UT first saw Dilione at one of itssummer campsin 2021. All rights reserved. Adams Jr. (10.6 PPG) 6-5 / The Longhorns have now sent seven players to the NFL this offseason, five draftees and two undrafted free agents. Zeiglers team lost in the tournaments final, but it wasnt for his lack of trying. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Tennessee basketball landed its third prospect out of the transfer portal Friday night when Northern Colorado wing Dalton Knecht committed to the Vols. 6-8 / UPDATE 8/27: Things moved pretty fast with Tennessee and Zeigler. Reese Dixon-Waters (9.8 PPG at USC) Tennessee footballs free agent signings tracker after 2023 NFL draft. But, he's not close to a finished product yet. Tennessee had two scholarship openings at the start of the offseason. Tyler Wahl (11.3 PPG) 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. Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2023-24, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I will be announcing my college decision Friday at 4pm! 210, SG / 171, SG / 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. Those were filled by Gainey and Vescovi. 224, PF / Jahmir Young (15.8 PPG) We're projecting Colorado to make a big jump from the inconsistent NIT team it was this past season. Phillips' finalists were Alabama, Stanford, Georgia and Memphis. He has 16 offers headlined by Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio State and Texas. Phillips was committed to LSU before the Tigers parted with coach Will Wade after receiving a notice of allegations over multiple Level I NCAA violations. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. There are still questions for the Volunteers, but this week brought some clarity on the offensive end. Julian Hammond III (6.9 PPG) Stevie Mitchell (7.1 PPG) 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. Trevon Brazile (11.8 PPG) The question is, do either Jordan Walsh or Devo Davis come back? But watching his film, Edwards looks suited to be a primary ball handler and plenty able to initiate offense for the Vols. The Blue Devils are still in the market for another big. 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. 184 in the nation by 247Sports in September and is the No. Buy Longhorns With Kerr Kriisa transferring and Azuolas Tubelis turning pro (and not expected to return to college), the Wildcats have some holes in their lineup. The 6-foot-5, 195-pound Peterson is an Ohio native ranked No. As usual, coach Eric Musselman has been very busy in the transfer portal. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Void in ONT. 6-9 / Jeremy Roach and Kyle Filipowski combine for 43 points in Duke's win. Santiago Vescovi was trending toward returning to Tennessee basketball for the past month. 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. As a playmaker, he does a great job of making his teammates better, and he can score in so many different ways. 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. Tennessee basketball offers in-state forward. 12 in the nation in terms of talent retained this year. I can make the shots, shoot the ball and run the team. Jalen Washington (2.2 PPG) The skinny: Dilione rocketed up the recruiting rankings with an impressive summer circuit that propelled him into the top-30 recruits nationally. 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. Adding a five-star like Justin Phillips and a four-star like D.J. First, they landed USC Upstate transfer Jordan Gainey, one of the best shooters in the portal. The most intriguing is obviously Tshiebwe, the consensus National Player of the Year in 2022. 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. In 2014-15, the Texas Longhorns were coming off a 24-win season and had reached the Round of 32. Darrion Trammell could choose to come back, too. Santiago Vescovi (12.5 PPG) 11 in ESPN 100) He should receive some preseason All-America buzz after averaging 16.3 points and 3.9 assists this past season. Max Klesmit (8.4 PPG) 2 in ESPN 100) Randy Bennett received great news earlier this month when Alex Ducas announced he was returning for another season. 35 in ESPN 100) Hes currently a recruit for the 2022 class, but Ziegler said theres a chance he reclassifies. Steele Venters (15.3 PPG at Eastern Washington) 6-7 / Yves Pons is gone. 22 in ESPN 100) 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onTennessee Volunteers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Steven Ashworth (16.2 PPG at Utah State) 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. 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 Texas made the cut alongside Oklahoma, Miami, Texas A&M and Alabama. Ernest Udeh Jr. (2.6 PPG). 6-6 / Aidan Mahaney (13.9 PPG) Tennessee Basketball: Alabama power forward Cade Phillips signs with Vols. Davin Cosby Jr. (redshirt) LJ Cryer (15.0 PPG at Baylor) Boogie Ellis' decision to return to USC instead of pursuing professional options gives coach Andy Enfield one of the truly elite backcourts in the sport, as he will be combining with top-three recruit Isaiah Collier to run the show. Aside from his five-star prospect billing, Phillips also holds the distinction of being named a McDonald's All-American. Vladislav Goldin (10.3 PPG). 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. He shoots a soft ball and has all the physical tools necessary to be a competent defender. In terms of returning talent, well, it stacks up nicely against other teams. 87 player in the latest update. Four-star guard Kaniya Boyd announced her commitment to Lady Vols basketball on Monday. Alijah Martin (13.1 PPG) But in todays CBB landscape, LSUs checks always clear, and Gonzaga offering in January isnt much different than Gonzaga offering in August. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 6-8 / You know, like when Santiago Vescovi came out of the blue, joined the Vols 2019 recruiting class in late November, practiced with the team for four days, then started at point guard and hit six 3-pointers against LSU. K.J. Then Santiago Vescovi announced he was returning for his fifth season. 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. Bold predictions for the 2022-23 season, Tennessee cruises to season-opening win vs Tennessee Tech, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. But they do have Dajuan Harris Jr. and K.J. ESPN analyst David Pollack does not believe Texas will win the Big 12. But they need another go-to scorer. John Calipari is also bringing in the nation's No. That remains to be seen. 41 prospect in the 247Sports Composite, headlined the class that also features four-star forward JP Estrella, four-star guard Cameron Carr and three-star forward Cade Phillips. 27 in ESPN 100) 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. The 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday-Saturday in the plaza outside of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. But Barnes has definitely missed on some post player evaluations: Zach Kent, Derrick Walker, DJ Burns and Drew Pember, with the jury still out on Uros Plavsic. ET, the four-star recruit announced Tuesday night. 4 in ESPN 100). 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. Solomon Ball (No. But he returns to anchor the frontcourt, while Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell will also be back in Durham. Perry was the, Tennessee basketball made the top six for Washington transfer guard Keyon Menifield Sunday night, Menifield announced on Twitter. 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. 5-10 / 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Chucky Hepburn (12.2 PPG) If he could live up to those other guys, that would be a huge deal for them. Tennessee basketball offers two local sophomores Ken Lay April 15, 2023 10:37 am ET Tennessee offered basketball scholarships to local Knoxville sophomores. 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. 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. Mason Gillis (6.8 PPG) The skinny: Estrella, like Dilione, was a fast-rising prospect in the 2023 class who jumped from outside the top-100 prospects to a top-40 recruit. section: | slug: tennessee-basketball-recruiting-five-star-pf-julian-phillips-commits-to-volunteers-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Isaiah Wong announcing he was declaring for the NBA draft and forgoing his remaining eligibility didn't come as a huge surprise after he won ACC Player of the Year and went to the Final Four. Tennessee Volunteers news fromFanSided Daily, Tennessee footballs five biggest concerns heading into 2021 season. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He also made his mark at the rim and in the paint. 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. Could the Trojans add Bronny James to that group? Rylan Griffen (5.9 PPG) Arthur Kaluma (11.8 PPG) 6 overall nationally, No. But given the machinations of the transfer portal, the NBA draft and the extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19, the amount of roster movement has made the national championship game feel like months ago. Jaden Springer and Keon Johnson will likely follow suit. The Gaels now have three key returnees to build around next season: Ducas, Aidan Mahaney and Mitchell Saxen. Lady Vols basketball is heading to Europe this summer.. Tennessee will make stops in Italy and Greece, playing two games during a trip that will last from June 11-22, the program announced Monday. What Rick Barnes said about Carr: "Cam has that 'pedigree' we talk about a lot as a staff. Nationally, he ranks as the No. Adams Jr., as well as top-40 freshmen and a few returning role players. I havent seen where hes got a trip to Knoxville planned yet, but getting him to campus on a visit will be critical. As a result, this even on paper doesnt suggest Tennessee basketball is a top five team. Jalen Bridges (10.3 PPG) If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Thats understandable considering Tennessee added three players 6-9 or taller in the 21 group. The skinny: Phillips was the first player to commit to Tennessee in the 2023 class when he announced his decision in May. 1-ranked recruiting class, with dynamic perimeter scorers Justin Edwards, D.J. 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. Jaykwon Walton (13.9 PPG at Wichita State) That could mean a little something, and it could mean absolutely nothing. Fletcher Loyer (11.0 PPG) Another first-weekend exit shouldn't be in the cards. 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. Estrellahopped on UT's radar while it recruited another prospect from Middlesex Magic, Estrella's AAU program.
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