2020 Guards Thompson & Moody Visit the Hill

[Drew Amman]

http://www.nwahomepage.com/razorback-nation/4-star-prospects-thompson-moody-visit-the-hill/980714699

[Little Lady Back]

http://www.nwahomepage.com/razorback-nation/4-star-prospects-thompson-moody-visit-the-hill/980714699

I heard that they were in town over the weekend. Great game for them to get to watch at the Bud and hopefully they were maybe able to take-in a couple of diamond hog games too. Love the recruiting effort!

[razorback1829]

I heard that they were in town over the weekend. Great game for them to get to watch at the Bud and hopefully they were maybe able to take-in a couple of diamond hog games too. Love the recruiting effort!

Yea.. so you don't take basketball recruits to baseball games lol.. unspoken rule.

[Little Lady Back]

Yea.. so you don't take basketball recruits to baseball games lol.. unspoken rule.

Why?

[razorback1829]

Why?

Maybe pregame activities, but they're typically not into baseball. They only stay for half the football games when they come.

[ballinhog]

I hope CMA goes all in on Thompson and Moody. I've seen a few clips on Thompson and it appears he can flat out fill it up from deep

[Little Lady Back]

Maybe pregame activities, but they're typically not into baseball. They only stay for half the football games when they come.

Gotcha. Thanks!

[Little Lady Back]

I hope CMA goes all in on Thompson and Moody. I've seen a few clips on Thompson and it appears he can flat out fill it up from deep

Thompson and/or Moody would be a great get. I heard that Thompson's dad is friends with Mayberry. Can't hurt.

[The_Iceman]

Man, the 2020 guard rotation would be stacked with these two.

[ballinhog]

Thompson and/or Moody would be a great get. I heard that Thompson's dad is friends with Mayberry. Can't hurt.

Yea he's from Tulsa so I figure we should have some good connections there. Hopefully we have the inside track on this kid. The clips I seen he seems to have range to the parking lot. Hopefully he's not a diehard OU or OSU guy

[The Hogfather]

I hope CMA goes all in on Thompson and Moody. I've seen a few clips on Thompson and it appears he can flat out fill it up from deep

Sounds like there are a few good connections there.  I just don't believe Moody will sign with the Hogs, probably just because of recent history.  Maybe the scandal will help keep highly rated guys like him in the state. 

[ballinhog]

Man, the 2020 guard rotation would be stacked with these two.

With these 2 plus hopefully Garland would be healthy and playing along with Joe and Phillips. We would be deadly in the backcourt. Then the Moore kid from West Memphis is a full grown man already, it's almost unlimited how good we could be

[ballinhog]

Sounds like there are a few good connections there.  I just don't believe Moody will sign with the Hogs, probably just because of recent history.  Maybe the scandal will help keep highly rated guys like him in the state. 

I always worry about the big time in state guys just for the reason you just mentioned, recent history. Hopefully Moody is the exception

[HawgHeadCheese]

Sounds like there are a few good connections there.  I just don't believe Moody will sign with the Hogs, probably just because of recent history.  Maybe the scandal will help keep highly rated guys like him in the state.

From what I heard Moody is a Arkansas lock as long as CMA is the coach. Information came from someone who doesn't has Hog ties.

[The_Iceman]

With these 2 plus hopefully Garland would be healthy and playing along with Joe and Phillips. We would be deadly in the backcourt. Then the Moore kid from West Memphis is a full grown man already, it's almost unlimited how good we could be

When you said Phillips, did you mean Embery? Phillips will be a SF like Hall.

From what I've heard, the Moore kid is more of  Power Forward. I can't find much recent on him, just a few clips on twitter.

[batmanfan]

If MA and staff can lock down a top 50-60 kid from out of state we may be on to something here.

[ballinhog]

From what I heard Moody is a Arkansas lock as long as CMA is the coach. Information came from someone who doesn't has Hog ties.

Man I hope you're right, he would be a big time get, would probably also help in getting Thompson.

[ballinhog]

When you said Phillips, did you mean Embery? Phillips will be a SF like Hall.

From what I've heard, the Moore kid is more of  Power Forward. I can't find much recent on him, just a few clips on twitter.

No I meant Phillips. Don't get me wrong that's not a slight to Embery, I'm very high on him. I just have this feeling about Phillips, I see him as like big time big time. I could be wrong, I hope not. And the other thing, I pretty much consider our 2 and 3 spot as practically the same.

[The_Iceman]

No I meant Phillips. Don't get me wrong that's not a slight to Embery, I'm very high on him. I just have this feeling about Phillips, I see him as like big time big time. I could be wrong, I hope not. And the other thing, I pretty much consider our 2 and 3 spot as practically the same.

I'm high on Phillips too. I just found it odd you left off our highest rated incoming guard, Keyshawn Embery.

[mhuff]

When you said Phillips, did you mean Embery? Phillips will be a SF like Hall.

From what I've heard, the Moore kid is more of  Power Forward. I can't find much recent on him, just a few clips on twitter.

Not sure about PF. I have only seen him play once. Game was put away and he was pulled probably start of fourth quarter. However, it's hard to check out a player in just one game. The game before he scored 30+  I figured him for a SF.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Thompson and/or Moody would be a great get. I heard that Thompson's dad is friends with Mayberry. Can't hurt.

He also seems to have made new friends with every 2018 signee in the 2018 class via Twitter plus 2020 Moody.

Keyshawn is doing his part..

[navyhog24]

Is Doakes more of a PG or another CG?

[ballinhog]

I'm high on Phillips too. I just found it odd you left off our highest rated incoming guard, Keyshawn Embery.

Oh, nah I didn't mean anytime negative toward Embery at all, I just personally am more excited about Phillips. But that's just going off a few YouTube clips so I could be dead wrong. I'm wrong a lot lol I just like Phillips skill at that size. I see him as a potential starter next year, that's if we go small ball with Hall at the 4, which is not likely anyway. Just me day dreaming

[Hawg Red]

From what I heard Moody is a Arkansas lock as long as CMA is the coach. Information came from someone who doesn't has Hog ties.

He's a Hog, then.

[Hawg Red]

Not sure about PF. I have only seen him play once. Game was put away and he was pulled probably start of fourth quarter. However, it's hard to check out a player in just one game. The game before he scored 30+  I figured him for a SF.

I think Chris Moore is a power 3. Kinda like Justise Winslow.

[The_Iceman]

I think Chris Moore is a power 3. Kinda like Justise Winslow.

Which makes him a 4 in Mike Anderson's system.

[Hawg Red]

Which makes him a 4 in Mike Anderson's system.

At the rate we're going, he'll probably be a 5 in Anderson's system.

[Little Lady Back]

He also seems to have made new friends with every 2018 signee in the 2018 class via Twitter plus 2020 Moody.

Keyshawn is doing his part..

That's good to hear. Thanks for sharing!

[The_Iceman]

At the rate we're going, he'll probably be a 5 in Anderson's system.

Certainly projecting towards being a small ball team. I still think Vanover could fall into our lap if Memphis fires Tubby.

[tusksincolorado]

Certainly projecting towards being a small ball team. I still think Vanover could fall into our lap if Memphis fires Tubby.

Has Vanover improved on his athleticism??? Thought running, jumping, and stamina was a concern.

[The_Iceman]

Has Vanover improved on his athleticism??? Thought running, jumping, and stamina was a concern.

He would do just fine in our system. I've watched some videos of him at Findlay and he looks more sturdy than he was a few years back.

At 7'3" and a Sweet shooting stroke, he could play high post for us, have Chaney at low block, and let our guards play off the back cuts.

[Swinesong1]

He would do just fine in our system. I've watched some videos of him at Findlay and he looks more sturdy than he was a few years back.

At 7'3" and a Sweet shooting stroke, he could play high post for us, have Chaney at low block, and let our guards play off the back cuts.

And get absolutely killed on defense!  He can't switch, move lateral and lacks the strength to hold position. 

[The_Iceman]

And get absolutely killed on defense!  He can't switch, move lateral and lacks the strength to hold position. 

We would have to go to matchup zone with him in. He'd fit best off the bench for us at 10-15 minutes a game. His height and shooting ability are hard to pass up, especially with us in need of more height.

[FineAsSwine]

We would have to go to matchup zone with him in. He'd fit best off the bench for us at 10-15 minutes a game. His height and shooting ability are hard to pass up, especially with us in need of more height.

Tubby won't be fired this year.

[The_Iceman]

Tubby won't be fired this year.

He may retire.

[mhuff]

I think Chris Moore is a power 3. Kinda like Justise Winslow.

[HawgHeadCheese]

He's a Hog, then.

Yeah I hope so the guy I was talking to does sports management and is involved in the AAU scene. I was surprised he knew anything about the Arkansas kids. When I told him I was a hog fan he started talking about Moody and Doakes. He said " Moody is going to Arkansas as long as Coach A is the coach"

[Big Nasty 34]

No I meant Phillips. Don't get me wrong that's not a slight to Embery, I'm very high on him. I just have this feeling about Phillips, I see him as like big time big time. I could be wrong, I hope not. And the other thing, I pretty much consider our 2 and 3 spot as practically the same.

If he's big time Big time he may not be here by then knowing our luck lol

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Phillips is so Offensively skilled from running the point and now pushing 6'8 he has THE HIGHEST CEILING (imo)

I can see him guarding the 1-4 (switching defense) and being quite successful.

[razorback1829]

Phillips is so Offensively skilled from running the point and now pushing 6'8 he has THE HIGHEST CEILING (imo)

I can see him guarding the 1-4 (switching defense) and being quite successful.

He's going to be a matchup nightmare. Can't wait to see him develop before our eyes.

[The_Iceman]

Only a sophomore. Will only get better. He, Moody, and Chris Moore would be an excellent 2020 class.

[The_Iceman]

Updated 247 rankings.

Man this would be a game changer for Mike and this program to land them both. Which means they are likely to both go elsewhere. Hope not though.

[The_Iceman]

New Thompson highlights:

[The_Iceman]

Moody:

[311Hog]

Is Doakes more of a PG or another CG?

i think PG but i do not know much.  It seems like he doesn't get the mentions i really hope we land him as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO8Xy4fKBIA

[batmanfan]

Doakes is currently at 122 via 247. No sign of Chris Moore yet.

[TheSportsGuy]

Thompson has a release similar to Scotty Thurman

[razorback1829]

2 big time guards that we have a good shot at. Thompson has a chance to grow to 6'7, and Moody is as big time as it gets... he loves CMA by the way. We have a good shot at both.

[navyhog24]

Doakes is currently at 122 via 247. No sign of Chris Moore yet.

Too many guards. Will need bigs as always......

[hogwood]

We really do need some bigs and soon. But I would love to get these 2 no doubt.