BREAKING: Amauri Hardy, 6-2 PG and 2017 ESPN 4*, confirms Hogs OFFERED today

[Kevin McPherson]

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[chiti66]

Top of the list, along with the Canadian kid at SCA.  Let's Go!

[Kevin McPherson]

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https://twitter.com/Amauri_Hardy/status/851220403234242560

[Kevin McPherson]

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[KenHawg2023]

Do u think this is a first to accept kind of situation or more of a set up the visit after the Weathers kid swings through? Just curious if u have any clue as to the priority of the guys we are on? Thanks as always for all the info!!

[ADavisTheGOAT]

Do u think this is a first to accept kind of situation or more of a set up the visit after the Weathers kid swings through? Just curious if u have any clue as to the priority of the guys we are on? Thanks as always for all the info!!

Weathers would take up a 2018 schollie and Hardy a 2017 since he's not transferring.

[Kevin McPherson]

As of today, two kids now have offers to finish '17 -- 3 if you still count Zhaire Smith -- and I think this is a clear case of whoever comes on board first is the guy! Hogs are obvioulsy targeting PGs to close out this class, but let's also keep in mind that we don't know yet if there will be any defections. Almost 400 D1 kids have already announced plans to transfer, so Hogs could be covering bases in case they end up with more than 1 to give.

Not sure about Shakwon Barrett at this point, but until told otherwise, he is expected to visit at a later date and could also receive an offer.

[Kevin McPherson]

Weathers would take up a 2018 schollie and Hardy a 2017 since he's not transferring.

No sir, both are 2017 recruits. Even though Weathers would redshirt in 2017-18, he still occupies a scholly while on redshirt, thus counts toward the total allotted 13 'ships begining w/2017-18 ... that is, IF he comes aboard.

[KenHawg2023]

Thanks again for the update!

[The_Iceman]

This is my favorite of all the late period recruits.

[azhog10]

This is my favorite of all the late period recruits.

Agreed. Good looking PG and doesn't have to st out.

[hogwood]

This is my favorite of all the late period recruits.

Me too. Fingers crossed.

Last time we had a Michigan kid was Olu Famutini I think.

[The_Iceman]

This would be big because this would be the first 4-star high school recruit Mike has landed from out of state that did not have any strong Arkansas ties. Big step forward in recruiting.

[Hawg Red]

Would rank our 2017 recruiting class #17 according to 247's class calculator.

[niels_boar]

This would be big because this would be the first 4-star high school recruit Mike has landed from out of state that did not have any strong Arkansas ties. Big step forward in recruiting.

What Arkansas ties did Moses Kingsley have?

[Hawg Red]

What Arkansas ties did Moses Kingsley have?

Arkansas Wings and close friends with Bobby Portis.

[niels_boar]

Arkansas Wings and close friends with Bobby Portis.

These top kids developing relationships in AAU has helped UK as well.

[The_Iceman]

Arkansas Wings and close friends with Bobby Portis.

Correct. If Kingsley didn't play for the Arkansas Wings, he isn't a Razorback.

I referring to identifying a prospect you like from out of state, and going and straight up winning a recruiting battle for him without a built in advantage.

[NWAHog479]

Do we have any highlights on this kid?

[Swinesong1]

Correct. If Kingsley didn't play for the Arkansas Wings, he isn't a Razorback.

I referring to identifying a prospect you like from out of state, and going and straight up winning a recruiting battle for him without a built in advantage.

What does it matter? 

[azhog10]

Here's an older video. He played up for the U17 Family team. If you watch this video closely you might see a familiar face.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t-oPMdQWe4

[Kevin McPherson]

Here's an older video. He played up for the U17 Family team. If you watch this video closely you might see a familiar face.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t-oPMdQWe4

Brachen Hazen

[The_Iceman]

What does it matter?

It matters because eventually you won't have a loaded in state class and will need to be able to land quality kids out of state. He showed that ability once with Kapita, but he never made it to campus.

Landing kids from out of state builds pipelines, expands your recruiting reach, and helps in lean in-state years.

[Swinesong1]

It matters because eventually you won't have a loaded in state class and will need to be able to land quality kids out of state. He showed that ability once with Kapita, but he never made it to campus.

Landing kids from out of state builds pipelines, expands your recruiting reach, and helps in lean in-state years.

Youre on record as saying he can't recruit.  So again...what does it matter?

[bkjbearcat]

It matters because eventually you won't have a loaded in state class and will need to be able to land quality kids out of state. He showed that ability once with Kapita, but he never made it to campus.

Landing kids from out of state builds pipelines, expands your recruiting reach, and helps in lean in-state years.

If you look at this years final four: OR has one player listed from OR. NC had six from NC. SC had 3. And Gonzaga had one from WA. In basketball you could say national recruiting means more then state. If you live in a small state, like AR.

[King Kong]

Me too. Fingers crossed.

Last time we had a Michigan kid was Olu Famutini I think.

Glenn Bryant was from Michigan prior to transferring to play at powerhouse Oak Hill in VA

[bkjbearcat]

Youre on record as saying he can't recruit.  So again...what does it matter?

MA can recruit. Just when they want to. Some people would call them lazy.

[King Kong]

These top kids developing relationships in AAU has helped UK as well.

Not with Kentucky AAU teams. It's been more of top players on different AAU teams becoming friends at AAU events as they play each other

[niels_boar]

Not with Kentucky AAU teams. It's been more of top players on different AAU teams becoming friends at AAU events as they play each other

It doesn't make much difference how they develop relationships.  Kentucky is always going to draw more national attention than almost every school out there.  It makes Calipari's job easier if, for instance, Bam and Fox are a package deal, and he has starting positions available for both, which he almost always does since the team turns over every year.

[King Kong]

It doesn't make much difference how they develop relationships.  Kentucky is always going to draw more national attention than almost every school out there.  It makes Calipari's job easier if, for instance, Bam and Fox are a package deal, and he has starting positions available for both, which he almost always does since the team turns over every year.

Ok. Moses and Bobby weren't a package deal. Bobby would have came here even if Moses went to Louisville.

[rude1]

It matters because eventually you won't have a loaded in state class and will need to be able to land quality kids out of state. He showed that ability once with Kapita, but he never made it to campus.

Landing kids from out of state builds pipelines, expands your recruiting reach, and helps in lean in-state years.

^^Agree with this. Yes we are finally getting better players, but has the recruiting really got better? We are getting players with ties to the state, nothing wrong with this except for the fact that these things tend to be cyclical, and what happens after the in state talent drops off? I would like to see the staff expand their reach and show they can build relationships outside the state and land quality players base off those relationships build, we haven't seen this yet.

[Deuce Pigelow]

Scotty is 6'6. TJ is 6'2. In the pic that kid looks 6'4

[Dominicanhog]

Here's an older video. He played up for the U17 Family team. If you watch this video closely you might see a familiar face.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t-oPMdQWe4

we don't won't him.... he can't dribble.. no handles....

[Dominicanhog]

Youre on record as saying he can't recruit.  So again...what does it matter?

[Dominicanhog]

This may be the one...

[Arthur pigby sellers.]

^^Agree with this. Yes we are finally getting better players, but has the recruiting really got better? We are getting players with ties to the state, nothing wrong with this except for the fact that these things tend to be cyclical, and what happens after the in state talent drops off? I would like to see the staff expand their reach and show they can build relationships outside the state and land quality players base off those relationships build, we haven't seen this yet.

Add in Goodwin and Monk and the state has been producing a good amount of talent for its size. Hopefully that's a positive trend and not a temporary deviation from the norm.

[hogwood]

Add in Goodwin and Monk and the state has been producing a good amount of talent for its size. Hopefully that's a positive trend and not a temporary deviation from the norm.

Arkansas has what, roughly 2.8 million people? And then keep in mind that most of our recruits are from LR, which maybe has a MSA of 700,000...? Compare that to a city similar in size like Tulsa, OK - we drastically out produce that city. And compare Arkansas as a state to city like Cleveland, OH which has a MSA about the size of Arkansas' entire population - and we still have more kids in the top 100 every year from Arkansas.

There is definitely a lot of talent here - more per capita then in most places. If Mike can lock down in-state talent each year and get a 4* from out of state then we will be rolling.

[klp1]

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Amauri Hardy, a class of 2017 PG from North Farmington (MI), will go on an official visit to Arkansas this weekend.

[hogwood]

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Amauri Hardy, a class of 2017 PG from North Farmington (MI), will go on an official visit to Arkansas this weekend.

WPS! He'd be right in line to be a potential starter his SO year with the talented 2018 class.

[Pinto]

He can play. Seems to be a very crafty finisher

[skinnypig]

looking like either he or Weathers

[azhog10]

Looks like we may get a commit this weekend. Get's an in home and immediately schedules an official. Really, really, really like this guard.

[Pinto]

I like Hardy over Weathers even though Weathers is already somewhat proven at a mid major school. Need a guard that will be good to play next year in case Macon and/or Barford situation turns for the worst

[The_Iceman]

This kid is exactly what we need at PG. I really like lefty guards. Looks like his shooting could use some improving, but he is a solid finisher.

[Hogimus Prime]

Hardy and Garland would make a great backcourt.

[Big Nasty 34]

Hardy and Garland would make a great backcourt.

Hopefully, both become decent outside shooters.

[Razorod]

He reminds me of a bigger Arlyn Bowers.

And yes, he needs work on his outside shot, but it doesn't look like there are any major mechanical issues with his shot. There are some minor ones, but they should be fixable with time in the practice gym.

[hawginbigd1]

Looks like we may get a commit this weekend. Get's an in home and immediately schedules an official. Really, really, really like this guard.

Hope you right but the article I read he seemed pretty non-committal about the visit much less a commitment.

[Kevin McPherson]

Was in a long, early meeting this morning and missed my messages from Amauri ... but here's the latest from him to me ...

https://twitter.com/ARHoopScoop/status/851817953809108993

https://twitter.com/ARHoopScoop/status/851829732597485569

https://twitter.com/ARHoopScoop/status/851830931568697345

https://twitter.com/ARHoopScoop/status/851831554456342529

[azhog10]

Hope you right but the article I read he seemed pretty non-committal about the visit much less a commitment.

HE's also non-committal on taking visits anywhere else. All we know is he only has one visit scheduled and it's to us which came shortly after an in home visit. Hopefully we can get him to pull the trigger and sign with us during his visit. This would be a huge get. I lived in Michigan for 6 years, and there's something about guards who grew up in the city. They have a completely different skill set and mindset. I think it would be a great fit and someone who could come up big in big games.