Vote for the PrepXtra girls athlete of the week, Here's what we know about Tennessee Lady Vols softball, Jay Bilas gives NCAA Tournament outlook for Tennessee Vols, Lady Vols fall apart early in SEC semifinal loss, Why Josh Heupel didn't retain Kevin Steele, Georgia upsets Texas A&M to reach SEC women tournament final, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It was a good block. Athletic depth has contacted Orville Redenbacher about popcorn boxes already. St. Joseph's Ryan Daly (1) is guarded by Tennessee's Jaden Springer (11) during an NCAA men's basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, December 21, 2020. If you enjoy Mike’s coverage, consider a digital subscription that will allow you access to all of it. He is a big part of a suffocating Vols defense that ranks No. (AP Photo/Sam Craft). This seasonâs highlight reel is almost up to a minute in length. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) takes a shot during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Arden Barnes-USA TODAY Sports, Arden Barnes, Arden Barnes-USA TODAY Sports. Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) shoots over St. Joseph's Ryan Daly (1) during an NCAA men's basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, December 21, 2020. ... At just 18 years old, Tennesseeâs Keon Johnson ⦠If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. Photo courtesy of Joshua McCoy/Ole Miss Athletics, Joshua McCoy / Ole Miss Athletics. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You must log in or register to reply here. Grant Williams, Admiral Schofield and Jordan Bone were picked in the 2019 NBA Draft. Stewart Jr. (3) during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. I'm not even lying, I look forward more to both your buckwild threads Double H and the post-game call in shows than I do the games...thats not hyperbole. With National Signing Day and the 2021 recruiting cycle in the books (for everyone not named J.T. Is this the best collection of talent on a 5-12 team in THE HISTORY OF THE GAME?! That could change this year. Like Springer, Johnson is a big part of Tennessee elite defense. ", "Since he doesn't have a defined position, teams are unsure about Springer, much like some were unsure about Tyrese Haliburton in the 2020 draft. Tennessee basketball hasn't had two players picked in the first round of the NBA draft since 1977. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel, Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel. ", "The Thunder should be willing to look past Johnson's raw offensive game for his potential to make an impact with athleticism and pressure at both ends. Johnson had a full head of steam on a fast break and was going to disrespect the entire state of Kentucky with that dunk but Mintz was having none of it. I love Mintz too , it was a great block , and this thread is ridiculous.. all three can be true . 2020: Started all 11 games this season before opting St. Joseph's Ryan Daly (1) attempts to score while guarded by Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) during an NCAA men's basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, December 21, 2020. Thanks Ky. Thats no average block! But he’s a bit smaller than his listed height of 6' 5”, doesn’t shoot the ball well, and also doesn’t offer much in the way of ball-handling or creative play. I wish I had OPâs childlike enthusiasm. Johnson is clearly a good player, and right now, a more intriguing prospect than teammate Jaden Springer. I wonder if he practices blocking shots like Mark Curry used to. It was a good block but Johnson still was able to score 27 points which is great for a freshman. Feb 13, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jaden Springer (11) drives to the basket against LSU Tigers forward Josh LeBlanc Sr. (11) during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Even in a 5-12 year thereâs usually one good play a game by a Cat. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) dribbles the ball around Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) during a game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2020 - Guard Keon Johnson #45 of the Tennessee Volunteers during practice at Pratt Pavilion in Knoxville, TN. It will be interesting to see if he moves over to the primary PG role with Johnson also in the rotation.". Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) and Tennessee forward Corey Walker Jr. (15) celebrate after defeating Kanas 80-61 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Cal wishes he would have done things differently and questions teams will to win. But barring some offensive improvement or a late-season breakout (Tennessee’s team success will help), he profiles better in this part of the draft", "Athleticism and his defensive intensity will draw people to Johnson's skill set. Keon Johnson of The Webb School (Bell-Buckle) is presented the Division II Class A Mr. Basketball trophy, by Mike Reed, the President of the TSAA Board of Control, on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Webb's Keon Johnson (23) covers his face as Webb loses possession of the ball while down by three with 6.2 seconds left on the clock, during Webb's game against Tipton-Rosemark in the semifinal round of the TSSAA Division II Class A State Championships at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville on Friday, March 1, 2019. That block was so good that next year HerrosHeroes will change his name to MintzMarauders. Tennessee basketball commit Keon Johnson attends the Rocky Top Tip-Off at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, October 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Sam Craft), Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) guards Texas A&M guard Andre Gordon (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Tennessee's Jaden Springer (11) takes a shot during a game between Tennessee Tech and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. What a play!â. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. I get cold chills watching it. I got a still pic of the blocked dunk from UKs website but it doesn't do it justice. Thats nasty! Tennessee basketball has not had two players picked in the first round of the NBA Draft since 1977 when Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld were picked. He made Mintz meat out of that dunk attempt! Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) puts up a shot as Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) tries to block during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) laughs with a teammate after a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. I never witnessed anything like that. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) puts up a shot as Auburn forward JT Thor (10) tries to block during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) yells out in celebration after scoring against Florida during the NCAA mens basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) and Tennessee Tech's Damaria Franklin (0) fight for possession during a game between Tennessee Tech and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) defends Mississippi State guard D.J. Webb's Keon Johnson (23) shoots during Webb's game against Tipton-Rosemark in the semifinal round of the TSSAA Division II Class A State Championships at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville on Friday, March 1, 2019. The Vols also could have three players picked for the second time in the past three NBA drafts if Yves Pons is selected. Scored all 12 of his points in the final 5:20 of Tennessee's win at Missouri (1/7/20), knocking down two 3-pointers and four of his five free-throw attempts. Johnson’s above the rim finishing will be his offensive calling card, and it’s helped him make more than 50 percent of his two-point field goals so far. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) looks past Cincinnati guard Jeremiah Davenport (24) during the first half of a game between Cincinnati and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Ole Miss's Luis Rodriguez (15) is guarded by Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) during an NCAA men’s basketball game between Mississippi and Tennessee at The Pavilion in Oxford, MS on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) slides on the court during a game between Tennessee Tech and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) dribbles the ball during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Keon Johnson ⦠Monday April 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee's Jaden Springer (11) attempts to score while guarded by Florida's Colin Castleton (12) and Scottie Lewis (23) during the NCAA mens basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, March 7, 2021. ", "Springer is a bully of a 6’4 guard who thrives overpowering his opponents on both ends of the floor. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) and Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes walk off the court after losing to Kentucky 70-55 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. hearing a lot of rumbling that, that block saved Cal's hairline.. ", "The sense I’ve gotten from people around the NBA is that Johnson’s early lottery hype (he was No. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) shoots a layup during a game between Tennessee and Cincinnati at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. The official 2020-21 Football Roster for the University of South Alabama Jaguars Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) brings the ball down court on a fit break against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) is guarded by Ole Miss's Luis Rodriguez (15) during an NCAA men's basketball game between Mississippi and Tennessee at The Pavilion in Oxford, MS on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. You will need to register before adding a comment. The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen "Breadman" Edwards tackling topics such as Floyd Mayweather vs. Naseem Hamed, the rise of super ⦠Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) looks to pass while defended by Mississippi State guard/forward Cameron Matthews (4) during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) smiles during a timeout during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Bulldogs at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The NBA team that takes him will have to work to develop his outside shot. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) makes a basket around a Texas A&M defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. His game is still raw, but he impacts both ends of the floor with his speed and athleticism. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) shoots a layup past Vanderbilt guard DJ Harvey (5) during a game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. (AP Photo/Sam Craft). Tennessee's Jaden Springer (11) with a three-point attempt during an NCAA men's basketball game against St. Joseph’s in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, December 21, 2020. Skill maybe but never his hustle. Tennessee's Jaden Springer (11) with the layup against Arkansas during the NCAA men’s basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics. From now on when people get blocked, it will be referred to as âmintzedâ. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) passes as Kansas players defend during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kansas Jayhawks at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Mintz can absolutely elevate and is fearless! As a high-IQ playmaker at his height, he has many of the same physical traits that made Ben Simmons such a highly coveted prospect in 2016. It might have been one of the greatest plays in UK basketball history . Boys basketball player of the year Keon Johnson with Golden Tate backstage at the Tennessean Sports Awards at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, May 31, 2019. Feb 6, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Brandon Boston Jr. (3) attempts to block a basket by Tennessee Volunteers guard Keon Johnson (45) during the first half of the game at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. (AP Photo/Sam Craft), Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) dribble past Texas A&M guard Andre Gordon (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. 2 in the country and is posting a solid 2.9 steal rate so far. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. In true, 2020-2021 Tennessee basketball fashion, the Vols caught a 70-55 beatdown at the paws of Kentucky just days after scoring 90-plus points and beating South Carolina by ⦠Mintz met him at the apex of his leap and shoved that ball back in the Vols face! Tuimoloau), itâs time to get to know the next wave of elite high school football recruits. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) walks on the court after a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Bulldogs at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. His six 3-pointers vs. LSU were the most makes ever by a Vol in his debut game. Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer both are projected as first-round picks in the latest CBS Sports mock draft. Bryce Homer Drew (born September 21, 1974) is an American college basketball coach and former player. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) dribbles as Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) defends during a game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Jan 2, 2021. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) gains possession of the ball during a game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Jan 2, 2021. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Come on man. OP still sees the players as heroes, no pun intended, and thatâs ok! Tennessee defeated Georgia 89-81. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) dribbles the ball as Florida guard Ques Glover (0) defends during the Gators' game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, FL. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) defends the paint from Appalachian State guard/forward Donovan Gregory (11) during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports, Stephen Lew, Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports. That block in my opinion is one of the greatest blocks in UK history. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) attempts a shot during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Springer has always been impressive defensively dating back to his days at Florida prep powerhouse IMG Academy, showing a lockdown ability on opposing guards in isolation situations and also good help instincts off the ball. Texas A&M guard Andre Gordon (20) tries to get around Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Ignore the assholes OP, it was a hell of a block. Scored a game-high tying 18 points and earned a start in his collegiate debut against LSU (1/4/20). Calvin Mattheis/Pool via News Sentinel, Knoxville News Sentinel. I don't know how great it was in the history of blocked shots...but I heard that Mintz built a sand castle that rivals the Great Pyramid...so maybe it was the GREATEST BLOCK of all time. Tennessee's Keon Johnson (45) scores on Florida during the NCAA mens basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, March 7, 2021. An average block has some to the point of claiming it to be one of the greatest of all time? The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Scouts will want to see his shooting rise up a level though if he wants to remain a lottery prospect. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) defends against Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kansas Jayhawks at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 30, 2021. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) dunks the ball during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. If Johnson can develop an outside jump shot at the next level, he’s going to have a long career.
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