LIVE Q&A: 8/24 from 7 p.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET

[Maria M. Cornelius]

Walter asked: Can we compete with the other schools the recruits are considering from an NIL standpoint?

Another great question. Tennessee got on it right out of the gate because of Orange Mountain Designs retail store. The Lady Vol Boost HER Club is back, too, and that will benefit athletes.

State laws vary as to what schools can do, but Tennessee has been positioned really well to start and the Lady Vol brand sells.

[Jackson Deans]

When do you see these top 2023’s committing

[Mike Robinson]

Yes, and also winning big this season which they can do. The things I’m hearing about Rickea Jackson in practice 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Brandon Witcher wrote:

If we can get a Top 3 class in 2023, and have a really good season, it can only help 2024 and on. Talent wants to play with talent.

[Nik Winters]

So what happened with Shade?

[Brandon Witcher]

Nik Winters wrote:

So what happened with Shade?

👀👀👀

[Maria M. Cornelius]

Another question: Why do you think the Lady Vols are behind in getting commitments compared to other elite programs?

I don’t think Tennessee is behind to be honest. They seem to have clearly identified targets and will sign two to four. Kellie and crew are in position to select more than recruit now.

I know fans are antsy. I get it. They want that first one. I expect it to come soon.

[Amanda Boshears]

Why would she want to play for Geno? Didn’t someone on this site that her dad was pushing her to UConn?

[I L]

I know there was some negative recruiting going on against TN any word on if that is still happening?

[Mike Robinson]

Edwards and her family aren’t caught up in the South Carolina nostalgia, sources say.

Amanda Boshears wrote:

Edwards could be difficult to get away from Staley’s clutches

[I L]

How much has the NIL impacted the way we go about things?

[Maria M. Cornelius]

Tennessee showed with the portal haul that it selected who it wanted. That’s a big shift. A couple of really good players had no room to get in.

[I L]

If the Lady Vols don’t land who they want will they go the portal route or be open to recruiting/taking other HS players ?

[Mike Robinson]

Yes, they are saying things to Kymora Johnson and others like, “You won’t play there,” etc.

This coaching staff has MANY programs scared 😱

I L wrote:

I know there was some negative recruiting going on against TN any word on if that is still happening?

[Brandon Witcher]

I L wrote:

I know there was some negative recruiting going on against TN any word on if that is still happening?

And who is doing it? Is it worse than what Geno used to say?

[Mike Robinson]

They will always look into the portal; however, I expect them to land at least 2 five stars in this class if not more!

I L wrote:

If the Lady Vols don’t land who they want will they go the portal route or be open to recruiting/taking other HS players ?

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