2017 PF/C S.K. Shittu

[The_Iceman]

Just wanted to start a thread for this kid. I think he'd be great to pair with Daniel Gafford in the 2017 class. Those two would be similar to Portis and Kingley. Gafford more ready to play right away, with Shittu more of a 2 year development guy.


https://twitter.com/ArkansasHawks/status/690173268557303808

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0TWo0gGDA8

[Hogimus Prime]

I like his explosiveness around the basket. I think he would be a good fit with Gafford.

[chiti66]

Kid looks really good and has range.  Could 2017 be the year when we have a true post and PF on the squad?  Lets wrap this guy up now, no messing around Coach. 

[nwahogfan1]

How good of competition does he play against.  I know he plays in the Oklahoma Christian league so just curious.  I watched him against Fayetteville HS and he looked pretty good.  Fay had a 6'5 250 lber lay all over him and that slowed him down some but I saw the explosiveness at times. 

Has Arkansas offered yet?

But I still want Anderson to bring us in a 6'8+ low post player this year who likes to play around the basket with toughness.   

[yraciv]

After we lock up S.K., lets go after this guy. I'd like a Shittu combo in the post.
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/217367/simi-shittu

[The_Iceman]

How good of competition does he play against.  I know he plays in the Oklahoma Christian league so just curious.  I watched him against Fayetteville HS and he looked pretty good.  Fay had a 6'5 250 lber lay all over him and that slowed him down some but I saw the explosiveness at times. 

Has Arkansas offered yet?

But I still want Anderson to bring us in a 6'8+ low post player this year who likes to play around the basket with toughness.   

The Tulsa teams he plays against should provide him with pretty good competition. I think for him you just have to look at him height and skill set and project him after a few years of development. He is also a very high character kid, and I would think he'd be a great addition to our roster.

[Hogimus Prime]

How good of competition does he play against.  I know he plays in the Oklahoma Christian league so just curious.  I watched him against Fayetteville HS and he looked pretty good.  Fay had a 6'5 250 lber lay all over him and that slowed him down some but I saw the explosiveness at times. 

Has Arkansas offered yet?

But I still want Anderson to bring us in a 6'8+ low post player this year who likes to play around the basket with toughness.   

How tall did he look in person?

[The_Iceman]

Anyone know anything about our chances with this kid?

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/211972/ethan-henderson

[FineAsSwine]

Anyone know anything about our chances with this kid?

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/211972/ethan-henderson

Pretty good I would say. He is a Hog fan and so is his mom.

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2015/aug/03/hogs-offer-skillful-lr-forward/

[Danny J]

He has a nice looking shot with nice touch for a big fella

[hogwood]

After we lock up S.K., lets go after this guy. I'd like a Shittu combo in the post.
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/217367/simi-shittu

Wow are they related? 2018 will be a huge recruiting class. If we can get Perry, Henderson, and Vanover it would be amazing. Add anyone else in the top 100 like this kid and I will be thrilled.

[yraciv]

Wow are they related? 2018 will be a huge recruiting class. If we can get Perry, Henderson, and Vanover it would be amazing. Add anyone else in the top 100 like this kid and I will be thrilled.

I don't think they are related.  Appears to be a handful of athletic Shittu's coming through the ranks, so maybe it is just a common name.

[john]

I saw S.K. at the game today.  I wonder how hard we are recruiting him?

Also, I'm not sure, but I think I saw Barford there today also. Does anyone know if he was supposed to b there also?

[Razorod]

I think S.K.'s chances go up if we get to four available scholarships in the '17 class. We already have Gafford and are losing a lot of guards over the next couple of classes (Durham, Bell in '16, Hannahs and Watkins in '17 and Barford, Macon and Beard in 18). Anderson will need to use at least two scholarships on guard/wing types as things stand now.

[The_Iceman]

I saw S.K. at the game today.  I wonder how hard we are recruiting him?

Also, I'm not sure, but I think I saw Barford there today also. Does anyone know if he was supposed to b there also?

I think Arlando Cook was at the game. He said on twitter he was headed to Fayetteville.

[Hogimus Prime]

I think S.K.'s chances go up if we get to four available scholarships in the '17 class. We already have Gafford and are losing a lot of guards over the next couple of classes (Durham, Bell in '16, Hannahs and Watkins in '17 and Barford, Macon and Beard in 18). Anderson will need to use at least two scholarships on guard/wing types as things stand now.

This why I hope MA saves the last scholarship and uses in 2017 . That way MA can bringvin Gafford, Shittu ad two guards. 2018 could end up being a good class.

[nwahogfan1]

How tall did he look in person?

He is very slim so hard to say his exact height but he is in the 6'7+/- range.    Plays hard and doesn't mind mixing it up around the basket even when guarded by a much thicker player.

[Hogimus Prime]

He is very slim so hard to say his exact height but he is in the 6'7+/- range.    Plays hard and doesn't mind mixing it up around the basket even when guarded by a much thicker player.

Thanks. The Hogs need someone who isn't afraid to mix it up down low.

[HawgAdvocate]

https://twitter.com/patriotathletes/status/698552917935071232

[ShadowHawg]

https://twitter.com/patriotathletes/status/698552917935071232

Adrio Bailey SHUNNED Wichita St's offer so he could come here.

[Hawg Red]

Adrio Bailey SHUNNED Wichita St's offer so he could come here.

This made me laugh.

[nwahogfan1]

This made me laugh.

I agree.  WSU has a better program than us right now.  I agree there is no way they should but they do and it all boils around recruiting and developing good players and keeping them in your program.   

Mike does not have a good recruiting plan right now.  Any time you are so average in talent this year and scrambling around with 3 JUCO signees then you are scrambling. 

I hope our JUCO players we signed this year work out because it seems to be the only plan we have right now but while Mike is fumbling in recruiting the teams like WSU have a plan of signing under rated players that fit their program and developing them .

So don't be surprised if Shittu signs with WSU

[klp1]

I agree.  WSU has a better program than us right now.  I agree there is no way they should but they do and it all boils around recruiting and developing good players and keeping them in your program.   

Mike does not have a good recruiting plan right now.  Any time you are so average in talent this year and scrambling around with 3 JUCO signees then you are scrambling. 

I hope our JUCO players we signed this year work out because it seems to be the only plan we have right now but while Mike is fumbling in recruiting the teams like WSU have a plan of signing under rated players that fit their program and developing them .

So don't be surprised if Shittu signs with WSU

Wichita State has been the better program for the last few years.  However, you using them as an example as someone with a "plan" rather than "scrambling" around recruiting for this class is kinda ridiculous. 

In the fall WSU signed Darrlyn Willis (9) rated JUCO and Daishon Smith (21) rated JUCO.  Arkansas signed Barford (2)  Macon (3) and Cook (7).
So WSU by signing two lower rated JUCO's demonstrates  "a plan of signing under rated players that fit their program and developing them."  But, signing 3 JUCO's all ranked higher than WSU guys is "scrambling."  I don't understand.

[Swinesong1]

Wichita State has been the better program for the last few years.  However, you using them as an example as someone with a "plan" rather than "scrambling" around recruiting for this class is kinda ridiculous. 

In the fall WSU signed Darrlyn Willis (9) rated JUCO and Daishon Smith (21) rated JUCO.  Arkansas signed Barford (2)  Macon (3) and Cook (7).
So WSU by signing two lower rated JUCO's demonstrates  "a plan of signing under rated players that fit their program and developing them."  But, signing 3 JUCO's all ranked higher than WSU guys is "scrambling."  I don't understand.

Don't bother trying to understand.  It only makes sense to him and his ilk.

[ShadowHawg]

This made me laugh.

It was intended to.

[jdunhog]

hEAD TO hEAD WE BEAT Wichita sTATE

[nwahogfan1]

hEAD TO hEAD WE BEAT Wichita sTATE

Do you mean in recruiting or on the court? 

And the answer should always be yes and yes but I would say this year it is a no and a no.

[nwahogfan1]

Wichita State has been the better program for the last few years.  However, you using them as an example as someone with a "plan" rather than "scrambling" around recruiting for this class is kinda ridiculous. 

In the fall WSU signed Darrlyn Willis (9) rated JUCO and Daishon Smith (21) rated JUCO.  Arkansas signed Barford (2)  Macon (3) and Cook (7).
So WSU by signing two lower rated JUCO's demonstrates  "a plan of signing under rated players that fit their program and developing them."  But, signing 3 JUCO's all ranked higher than WSU guys is "scrambling."  I don't understand.

I say the difference in scrambling is because we have to get strong production and leadership from our JUCO Players if we are to succeed next year WSU is going to use them as back up role players the first year.

[Hawg Red]

It was intended to.

I had a mental image of Bailey gesturing for Gregg Marshall to talk to the hand.

[The_Iceman]

Update: Junior year Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRYDLOuTgnw&feature=youtu.be

[klp1]

Is he playing AAU ball this spring\summer?  if so, who is he playing for?

[nwahogfan1]

Wichita State has been the better program for the last few years.  However, you using them as an example as someone with a "plan" rather than "scrambling" around recruiting for this class is kinda ridiculous. 

In the fall WSU signed Darrlyn Willis (9) rated JUCO and Daishon Smith (21) rated JUCO.  Arkansas signed Barford (2)  Macon (3) and Cook (7).
So WSU by signing two lower rated JUCO's demonstrates  "a plan of signing under rated players that fit their program and developing them."  But, signing 3 JUCO's all ranked higher than WSU guys is "scrambling."  I don't understand.

Lets see how both programs do going forward.  Right now I would have to give the edge to WSU.  But I hope I am wrong.

[nwahogfan1]

I think we will be making a huge mistake to lose another top 150 Recruit particularly a 6'9 PF in our own back yard.  Mike needs to stop the bleeding and get this kid on board.

Of course if Mike signs one or two bigs in the spring then he may not have room for Shittu.  That will be the only way I can see Him passing on Shittu who will probable be a top 150 recruit and a top 10 PF.

[King Kong]

Do you mean in recruiting or on the court? 

And the answer should always be yes and yes but I would say this year it is a no and a no.

No one can know for sure. But we did beat Bama at there place who beat The shockers

But overall I would agree they were a better team

[Biggus Piggus]

Don't know about you, but being a Shocker might not appeal to everyone.

[Biggus Piggus]

[HawgAdvocate]

Don't know about you, but being a Shocker might not appeal to everyone.

Especially if Marshall ends up in Memphis, replacing Pastner.

[Jonteviosk]

Don't know about you, but being a Shocker might not appeal to everyone.

Now Biggus you know very well that is such a shocking statement.

[Letsroll1200]

I think we will be making a huge mistake to lose another top 150 Recruit particularly a 6'9 PF in our own back yard.  Mike needs to stop the bleeding and get this kid on board.

Of course if Mike signs one or two bigs in the spring then he may not have room for Shittu.  That will be the only way I can see Him passing on Shittu who will probable be a top 150 recruit and a top 10 PF.

Where is he playing Summer basketball?

[ShadowHawg]

I think we will be making a huge mistake to lose another top 150 Recruit particularly a 6'9 PF in our own back yard.  Mike needs to stop the bleeding and get this kid on board.

Of course if Mike signs one or two bigs in the spring then he may not have room for Shittu.  That will be the only way I can see Him passing on Shittu who will probable be a top 150 recruit and a top 10 PF.

Have you seen Shittu? I have and unless he has grown in the past few months he ain't 6'9".

Stop the bleeding? We currently have two guys from in state that are more highly rated already committed.

Personally, I think Shittu's current coach misuses him. He makes him bang in the post but the kid can handle the ball and shoot from range while being very mobile. He can't really show his skill set with guys sandwiching him in the post and shoving him around. Strength is not a big attribute for him.

Where does he play summer ball at?

[azhog10]

Anyone know who he's playing summer ball with?

[ricepig]

Anyone know who he's playing summer ball with?

TEAM AAO for Wes Swift.


https://twitter.com/TEAMAAOBB/status/718857436795252738

[nwahogfan1]

TEAM AAO for Wes Swift.


https://twitter.com/TEAMAAOBB/status/718857436795252738

6'10 kid from Lincoln, Ark.  Wow,  that conference will not be able to guard him. 

[Big Nasty 34]

6'10 kid from Lincoln, Ark.  Wow,  that conference will not be able to guard him.

Isn't he a senior?

[ricepig]

Isn't he a senior?

In 2015, pretty sure he was at a prep school last year. I'm guessing there's a grade/date exception, I remember being allowed one years ago in AAU.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

TEAM AAO for Wes Swift.


https://twitter.com/TEAMAAOBB/status/718857436795252738

Best HS coach in the state

[nwahogfan1]

Isn't he a senior?

Sorry. I did not look at the graduation year. I just thought they were all Juniors.  My bad.  Maybe UAFS will go after Goldman  but I heard he is not very aggressive down low and likes to wander outside to shoot the 3 ball.

Anyone seen him play?

[redleg]

Unfortunate last name. 
:razorback:

[hawgwileywyatt]

Unfortunate last name. 
:razorback:

It's a pretty common last name from Nigeria. There is another PF in the 2017 class with the same name and another in 2018, both highly rated and do not appear to be related to SK.

[ricepig]

https://twitter.com/ArRecruitingGuy/status/722833576681541632