Signing Day Recap

Yesterday was the first day of the early signing period for college basketball and Tennessee took advantage signing two players to play at Tennessee next year. Cameron Tatum and Brian Williams will be watching the Vols this season and looking forward to what they can bring in next year. Cameron Tatum is a 6’6” 190 lb. wing from Atlanta, GA. Tatum had some academic struggles and was originally slated to graduate with the ’06 class, but reclassified and is currently attending Patterson Prep in North Carolina. Tatum has been a commitment for a long time now, having committed in the ’06 class before reclassifying for the ’07 class. Tatum looks to transfer to the shooting guard or small forward position in college, as he has a wide range of talents. Tatum has the ability to shoot the 3 or put the ball on the floor and create shots for himself.

Brian Williams has been a late addition to the Tennessee commitment list, just committing in the last couple of weeks. Williams has been seen as a fallback for the Vols after missing out on some of the higher ranked players in this class. However, Williams has lots of potential and with some work, might be able to provide key depth for the Vols next season. Williams, at 6’9” and 300 lb., will bring some needed size and depth to the post position. Williams currently attends Harmony Community Prep in Cincinnati, OH, which happens to be were current Vol freshman Josh Tabb attended. Williams will bring lots to the court with his excellent hands and footwork. If Williams can shed some more of his weight, he could end up being a big contributor to the Vols next season.

The Vols will take one more scholarship into the spring signing period, where anything is possible with Bruce Pearl. Pearl may decide to hold the scholarship for the loaded 2008 class, where he is already in on some of the bigger names in that class. Don’t be surprised however if Pearl tries to sign Jason Henry, a four star small forward from Decatur, GA. Henry is said to be high on the Vols and would be a huge addition to the recruiting class. Remember, at this time last year, how many knew about Duke Crews and Ramar Smith, and if you did, who would have thought both would end up signing here!