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Memphis Grizzlies hold Pre-Draft workout featuring former Vol

By Brendan Smart

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts in the second half against the Loyola Ramblers during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts in the second half against the Loyola Ramblers during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Thursday afternoon at FedEx Forum, the Memphis Grizzlies worked out several NBA hopefuls, but none as popular as University of Tennessee Forward Admiral Schofield.

Schofield, with one season of eligibility in college decided to enter this process without hiring an agent. Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes told the junior at Tennessee to go try out and listen to all of the scouts.

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Learning, something Schofield has been doing very well under Tennessee coaching. After his workout in Memphis, he really impressed some reporters with what he wants to be in the NBA.

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“I just want to come in and make a instant impact with a team, because I am a competitor.”

Schofield also talked about this being an all guard tryout. “Today was an all guard tryout, so I was able to show that I can defend guards.”

The Admiral was also asked about which position he would play between the three and the four. “I’ve been told three, but I have the ability to switch and guard various positions,” responded Schofield.

DALLAS, TX – MARCH 17: Tennessee Volunteers forward Admiral Schofield #5 claps during a timeout against the Loyola (Il) Ramblers during the game in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Loyola-Chicago defeats Tennessee 63-62. (Photo by Andy Hancock/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – MARCH 17: Tennessee Volunteers forward Admiral Schofield #5 claps during a timeout against the Loyola (Il) Ramblers during the game in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Loyola-Chicago defeats Tennessee 63-62. (Photo by Andy Hancock/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /

Schofield talked about his size several times, but refereed to frame as being “big but not too tall.

Schofield has to make a decision by Wednesday, but Barnes seems to think that he will be back in Tennessee orange next season for the Vols. However, Schofield did not give any hints or answers, but told reporters that he would have a decision Wednesday.

If he comes out this year or next year, there is no question that a team is getting a true competitor, and someone that will last in the league for a long time. His role? Unknown, and that is what makes watching guys like Schofield so much fun, because not a lot of eyes are on him.

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