re: Vols land a huge transfer in the wake of Dalton K leaving

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Take him off the roster and who comes remotely close to his production?

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His production would be spread out, instead of running through him. When he chose Tennessee it was to improve his defensive game and work with Barnes. He wasn’t a world beater as a transfer.

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Use him? That moherfricker had a green fricking light to do whatever the frick he wanted to do on the court - as well he should have.

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And in early games on into SEC play he tended to play out of control. Hence Barnes was able to temper that a bit and turn him into the player he is today. It took minutes and shots away from the rest of the team. If Kentch isn’t there the difference is a game or 2 at best. 5 years ago Barnes isn’t able to see that style of play as viable.