Blake Griffin

[hatvol96]

6'8" PF from Edmond, OK has UT on his rather lengthy list of schools. Probably going to a Big 12 school, but this shows that UT is getting more looks from elite prospects than ever before.

[utfantilidie]

Originally Posted by (hatvol96 @ Apr 27, 2006 9:49 AM)

6'8" PF from Edmond, OK has UT on his rather lengthy list of schools. Probably going to a Big 12 school, but this shows that UT is getting more looks from elite prospects than ever before.

Good point. It's amazing how a good coach and winning season turn a program. If we continue to get looks, eventually we will add some more elite players to compliment our program.

[knox33]

Did you get this info on hoopmasters?

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by (knox33 @ Apr 27, 2006 8:52 PM)

Did you get this info on hoopmasters?

Yes, I did.

[hvwarrior58]

If I had to guess at this point, I'd say the top of our board has:

1a. Guard C. Harris
1b. Guard E. Moore

1. Wing C. Tatum

1. Post J. Hickson
2. Post C. Barnes
3. Post M. Sanchez

I'd say that Hickson is at the top of the overall list, the Harris, Moore, and Tatum will be tight for the 2 spot. Tatum may have the edge because we need a swing, that is if Passley isn't back. Tatum may still be the top guard priority.

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by (hvwarrior58 @ Apr 27, 2006 9:08 PM)

If I had to guess at this point, I'd say the top of our board has:

1a. Guard C. Harris
1b. Guard E. Moore

1. Wing C. Tatum

1. Post J. Hickson
2. Post C. Barnes
3. Post M. Sanchez

I'd say that Hickson is at the top of the overall list, the Harris, Moore, and Tatum will be tight for the 2 spot. Tatum may have the edge because we need a swing, that is if Passley isn't back. Tatum may still be the top guard priority.

By the end of the summer, we'll be involved with at least 3 top 25 recruits.

[hvwarrior58]

Well, I know by some services Hickson is top 25 and top 5 post. Moore's stock is sky-rocketing and he could easily end up top 25. Tatum should be but it won't be easy with him reclassifying.

[hvwarrior58]

Right now, despite Moore's higher ranking and more tools, Harris seems to be the top guard on our board. Hickson is easily the top post on our board.

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by (hvwarrior58 @ Apr 27, 2006 9:19 PM)

Well, I know by some services Hickson is top 25 and top 5 post. Moore's stock is sky-rocketing and he could easily end up top 25. Tatum should be but it won't be easy with him reclassifying.

Remember this post. If Huggins doesn't wrap up Mayo, Beasley, and Walker quickly, Tennessee will end up being a player for each of them.

[hvwarrior58]

That'd be nice, but I'm not sure how much I want 3 players that won't be here for more than 1 year. You can't build a program around 1 and done, no chemistry. I'd rather have Moore, Tatum, and Hickson, but obviously I'd take Mayo, Walker, and Beasley.

[knox33]

Ok, I have a couple of questions and maybe y'all can help me out. First, what chances do we have of getting Moore? I mean it would be nice to get an in state prospect again, but is he more interested in UConn and Memphis? Do you guys think because we are now stacked at the guard position (except PG) other recruits are going to shy away from us or do you see someone transferring? Also, is Tatum going prep? (sorry if this question has been addressed earlier) On scout, who isn't always reliable, it has that we offered him a scholly? How is that possible if Passley is currently still in the program?

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by (hvwarrior58 @ Apr 27, 2006 9:25 PM)

That'd be nice, but I'm not sure how much I want 3 players that won't be here for more than 1 year. You can't build a program around 1 and done, no chemistry. I'd rather have Moore, Tatum, and Hickson, but obviously I'd take Mayo, Walker, and Beasley.

I'll take what we already have plus those three for one year. I don't think Syracuse regrets taking Carmelo Anthony for one year. That worked out well.

[hvwarrior58]

1. Moore isn't the instate guard. That is Miller and, right now, he isn't that high on our board. We could land him if we wanted, but he's likely GT or UM.

2. Tatum will go prep. We offered him, but only in the conditions that he qualifies. Hes a sign and place recruit.

3. The charges on Passley aren't as bad as they were at first. They have been dropped to simple possession of weed. He had nothing to do with the crack apparently. Pearl is going to wait and see before he passes judgment.

[hvwarrior58]

It did work for one year, but they also had McNamara and we have no point like him. That was also 1 player, not 3. And how many other times has that happened? Seriously, I'm curious.

[knox33]

Sorry, I meant Miller....