JOHN FIELDSClass: Senior
Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C.
High School: Jack Britt High School
HT, WT: 6'9, 222.
Position: Forward/Center
Number: 25
Twitter: @JFreeFly32
As I'm sure you know by now, we have yet another transfer into the program this year with Mr. John Fields. Fields actually began his career at East Carolina where he played 2 years, before transferring to UNC-Wilmington. Fields graduated after the 09-10 season concluded, so John decided to take advantage of his situation. With a year of eligibility left, he transferred to Tennessee without having to sit out of year because he had already graduated. The Volunteer program is glad to have him as a one year addition!
Not much is known about John, as not many people have seen him play. From what we are hearing, though, it sounds like he will be a force in the paint defensively and on the glass. He set a UNCW, single season block record last year with 59. He averaged 10.2 ppg and 8.7 rpg in his brief stint with the Eagles. He will bring more toughness and depth inside for Tennessee, which is something that was definitely needed with the departure of Wayne "Weezy" Chism. Aside from Brian Williams, noboby knows what to expect in the frontcourt, but Fields help us quite a bit. With Fields, Big Baby, and K Hall splitting time at the Center position, I feel much better. Hey John, if you read this, sorry I don't know much about you, just ball out for us so we know you lol.
Expectations: 3 ppg, 5 rpg, .5 bpg. Could see him as a good hustle guy.
