Former Vol Bishop Boswell has comical response to Rick Barnes' comments on hunting offense

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Former Vol Bishop Boswell has comical response to Rick Barnes' comments on hunting offense

Former Vol Bishop Boswell has comical response to Rick Barnes' comments on hunting offense

This former Vol was not a fan of Rick Barnes recent comments.

Former Vol Bishop Boswell has comical response to Rick Barnes' comments on hunting offense

This former Vol was not a fan of Rick Barnes recent comments.

Tennessee Volunteers basketball is absolutely crushing it this transfer portal cycle. Head coach Rick Barnes has been on a tear, landing nearly every player he's targeted—and with the latest addition of Wake Forest guard Juke Harris, the Vols now boast the No. 1 portal class in the country.

Harris, ranked as the No. 2 overall player in the transfer portal by USA TODAY, averaged a stellar 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game last season while shooting 44.4% from the field. He chose Tennessee over Michigan, North Carolina, and others, giving the Vols a serious offensive weapon.

Barnes has made no secret of his desire to upgrade the scoring department. "This year, we knew that we wanted more offense," he said on Rocky Top Insider's "RTI Low Down." "We didn't want to really rely on two or three guys... We want some guys that can go create offense."

But not everyone was thrilled with that message. When Barnes's comments went public, former Vol guard Bishop Boswell—who spent two seasons in Knoxville before transferring to Maryland—had a playful yet pointed reaction. His response on Instagram? A simple laughing emoji.

Boswell, a combo guard out of Myers Park High School, signed with the Terrapins after entering the portal. While he didn't say a word, that emoji spoke volumes. It suggests the former Vol might have taken Barnes's remarks about needing more "offense creators" as a subtle dig—or at least as a reminder of why the two sides parted ways.

Whether it was a factor in his departure or just a bit of good-natured ribbing, one thing is clear: Tennessee's offense is getting a major upgrade, and Boswell will be watching from College Park.

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