New 16-17 AR Men's Basketball Roster

[RealHog]

Found this guys, through Hogstats.com, and thought you might like to see the newest Hogs on the roster, with their listed Heights, weights, and numbers.

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/sport/m-baskbl/roster/

Things I noted
- Manny Watkins can now be a backup LBer for the football team if need be at 6-3 222lbs! I hope that's muscle.
- Adrio was indeed 6-6, nearly identical body type to Michael Qualls
-Arlando Cook measured only 6-7 206 lbs. He wont be the biggest PF we have ever had, but here's to his skills and athleticism making up the difference.
-Lastly, CJ Jones need to eat whatever Watkins has been having, 6-5 166 lbs! That's lighter then Glasper at 5-10. Shaun Livington (6-7 175) is the only player I can think of who is that thin at a guard spot, but he turned out, so who knows. Go Hogs!

What are your guys thoughts, and what did y'all notice?

EDIT: Apparently Cook and Thomas both grew an inch over the weekend. Both listed at 6-8 now. Maybe they found a Mario mushroom.

[The_Iceman]

Remember that guy on here who kept bashing anyone who didn't insist that Arlando Cook was 6'9"? Lol, I wonder if he'll still say that.

[hogwood]

I was really hoping Barford was actually 6'5".

[HogBreath]

We'll just need to be patient and give Coach a few years to get his players in here. 

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Manny played at that weight last year. He gained so much weight from his freshman to sophomore season that he couldn't dunk anymore.

[poloprince]

Easily this is the best offensive team MA has had, if they can come together defensively they will be tough to deal with.  :razorback:

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

We'll just need to be patient and give Coach a few years to get his players in here. 

Better get your shots in before the season

[3kgthog]

Better get your shots in before the season

There will be plenty of opportunities for shots during the season as well, both of the verbal and liquid variety.

[Big Nasty 34]

I was really hoping Barford was actually 6'5".

Dang, yeah would be nice. Still has a very D1 ready body.

[rude1]

If Brachen Hazen is indeed 6'8", with his athleticism and if he continues to develop his outside shot, this kid might end of being the sleeper of the class, with the length to shoot over the top and the athleticism to get to the rim as defenders attempt to defend his shot, IMO.

[mhuff]

If Brachen Hazen is indeed 6'8", with his athleticism and if he continues to develop his outside shot, this kid might end of being the sleeper of the class, with the length to shoot over the top and the athleticism to get to the rim as defenders attempt to defend his shot, IMO.

My thinking as well. A lot of our players in recent years have averaged around 40% on 2p shots. I think this kid will shoot  much better. I also look for him to use good shot selection.

[hawginbigd1]

Easily this is the best offensive team MA has had, if they can come together defensively they will be tough to deal with.  :razorback:

Hope you are correct on the offense, it looks to be good! The defense has been the Achilles heal IMO since MA's return despite HV's focus on offensive limitations!

[King Kong]

There will be plenty of opportunities for shots during the season as well, both of the verbal and liquid variety.

Not for this team. Tourney bound

[nwahogfan1]

We'll just need to be patient and give Coach a few years to get his players in here. 

LOL.   Good one.  What is this 5 years and counting.   

I am starting to like Coaches recruitment with guards, small forwards and I am really happy Moses returned but goodness we will be small at the 4 spot for a Division 1 school.   But I have always said it is not how tall physically you are but how tall you play so if some of our 6'6+ guys can get on the glass and get us some inside scoring/defense it will not matter their actually size.  We will have to wait and see.

From looking at our players it looks like we will either force others to play fast or we will sink.  We just do not have the size or strength to finish off the elite teams down low.

[HogBreath]

LOL.   Good one.  What is this 5 years and counting.   

I am starting to like Coaches recruitment with guards, small forwards and I am really happy Moses returned but goodness we will be small at the 4 spot for a Division 1 school.   But I have always said it is not how tall physically you are but how tall you play so if some of our 6'6+ guys can get on the glass and get us some inside scoring/defense it will not matter their actually size.  We will have to wait and see.

From looking at our players it looks like we will either force others to play fast or we will sink.  We just do not have the size or strength to finish off the elite teams down low.

Exactly..thank goodness Moses came back.

[BentonvilleJeff]

Trey Thompson is one I want to see keep improving. Showed signs last year he could play at this level. 6'9 265 is a big forward to go with Moses when teams want to bang.

[Foshodo]

was expecting Cook to be able to come in and play a bit of 4... that height and weight will make it hard.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

was expecting Cook to be able to come in and play a bit of 4... that height and weight will make it hard.

He will be fine playing the forward. He should play around 215-220 after he works out with the team this summer

[Dudeman]

Is Hannahs really 6-3?

[psooie]

Is RJ Glasper on a full scholarship? will he be his sophomore year? that would only allow 3 new players next year.

[Biggus Piggus]

Remember that guy on here who kept bashing anyone who didn't insist that Arlando Cook was 6'9"? Lol, I wonder if he'll still say that.

He's still a combo forward in body type who plays like a low post player + needs to work on his basketball skills.

[Biggus Piggus]

Better get your shots in before the season

Correct. Don't know why anyone would be whining at this point.

[jjdlc]

Is RJ Glasper on a full scholarship? will he be his sophomore year? that would only allow 3 new players next year.

No, he is a walk-on.  He might be his sophomore year, if he earns it.  Completely up to Anderson if he gets it or not.

[nwahogfan1]

He will be fine playing the forward. He should play around 215-220 after he works out with the team this summer

He will fine if he has the skill set to play the 3 but in the SEC he will have a very hard time at the 4 spot posting and banging inside against  guys who weight 40+ lbs more than him.

[nwahogfan1]

Trey Thompson is one I want to see keep improving. Showed signs last year he could play at this level. 6'9 265 is a big forward to go with Moses when teams want to bang.

If Trey goes with Moses who will back up Moses when he needs a break.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Is Hannahs really 6-3?

Yes. Macon is about an inch shorter than Dusty, Manny and Jaylon.

[BentonvilleJeff]

If Trey goes with Moses who will back up Moses when he needs a break.

I don't think they play together much. They should sub for each other. But if we are playing a big and slow team then put them together.

[mhuff]

I don't think they play together much. They should sub for each other. But if we are playing a big and slow team then put them together.

You only do that if you want to win games instead of getting your brains beat out.

[daprospecta]

Manny played at that weight last year. He gained so much weight from his freshman to sophomore season that he couldn't dunk anymore.

This can't be true. My freshman year on the hill, I ballooned to 330 and while I'm an inch taller(6'4) I was able to do a simple one hand slam.

[RealHog]

This can't be true. My freshman year on the hill, I ballooned to 330 and while I'm an inch taller(6'4) I was able to do a simple one hand slam.

I would love to have seen that haha. That would require enormous quick twitch muscle strength to dunk at 6-4 330. Seeing you at sub 220 you would have been grabbing dollar bills off the top of the backboard.

[RealHog]

They changed/added an inch to the heights of Cook and Thomas. Interesting.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

This can't be true. My freshman year on the hill, I ballooned to 330 and while I'm an inch taller(6'4) I was able to do a simple one hand slam.

That is what several people on the staff and players told me.

[ShadowHawg]

You only do that if you want to win games instead of getting your brains beat out.

Depends on the matchups. I guess you think the Warriors were stupid for using their "small" lineup most of the season also?

[UAfanatic]

Is Hannahs really 6-3?

Is he really 210? just 12 pounds shy of Manny?

[poloprince]

They changed/added an inch to the heights of Cook and Thomas. Interesting.

New Nike's are nice 

[daprospecta]

I would love to have seen that haha. That would require enormous quick twitch muscle strength to dunk at 6-4 330. Seeing you at sub 220 you would have been grabbing dollar bills off the top of the backboard.

I wasn't half the athlete Jason Peters was.  My freshman year, I hated having to go against JP and Shawn Andrews every day because they were so quick and strong.  Jason Peters could windmill vertically.  No jump step but straight up and down. He was 300+ lbs easy.

[RealHog]

I wasn't half the athlete Jason Peters was.  My freshman year, I hated having to go against JP and Shawn Andrews every day because they were so quick and strong.  Jason Peters could windmill vertically.  No jump step but straight up and down. He was 300+ lbs easy.

As hard as that is believe, I believe you. That's why they both made millions as an All Pro offensive linemen. They call LTs dancing bears for a reasons. Guys that big shouldn't be able to move like that.

[Biggus Piggus]

So I guess we have

Post - Kingsley and Thompson
Stretch 4 - Bailey, Cook, Hazen, Thomas (who knows who starts)
Wing guards - Barford, Hannahs, Jones, Macon, Watkins
Point guards - Barford, Beard, Glasper

[HoopS]

Love this


https://twitter.com/yod4__/status/747990963428036608

[azhog10]

Love this


https://twitter.com/yod4__/status/747990963428036608

Now the question is was this Free Throws or 3's?

[RealHog]

So I guess we have

Post - Kingsley and Thompson
Stretch 4 - Bailey, Cook, Hazen, Thomas (who knows who starts)
Wing guards - Barford, Hannahs, Jones, Macon, Watkins
Point guards - Barford, Beard, Glasper

About right, couple changes though.

Hazen the only guy who you could call a stretch 4 I think, although he is more of a 3 than 4 right now, but he is close to legit 6-8 and is okay on the boards, at least in HS. Being 195 will take some filling out though before he can do much paint damage.
Cook and Thomas - tweeners between 3 and 4. Worried they may be too stuck in the middle. Not big enough for post, not quick/skilled enough for the 3 spot. Thomas has a mean streak in him and at 225 seems like a sold build.
Bailey - Swingman, athletic, high energy defensive specialist at this point. Def not stretch 4 as he can't really make 3s right now. I am thinking a more post oriented Qualls right now. Hopefully he can get in the gym like Qualls did and learn to be a passable shooter.

On PGs? not many teams have one. I hope our guys can facilitate, Durham did great at passing first, scoring second. For Barford I am thinking a John Wall type. Combo guard sums his up better.

[RealHog]

Now the question is was this Free Throws or 3's?

There we go. Macon and Justice Hill worked out all summer with IJ Ready's dad. Between Macon and Hannahs we have two guys willing to put in the time. Hog Ball is on the way back guys!

[benji]

-Lastly, CJ Jones need to eat whatever Watkins has been having, 6-5 166 lbs! That's lighter then Glasper at 5-10. Shaun Livington (6-7 175) is the only player I can think of who is that thin at a guard spot, but he turned out, so who knows. Go Hogs!

How much did Ky weigh when he stepped on campus. I can't imagine he was much over a buck fifty five!

[Hawg Red]

How much did Ky weigh when he stepped on campus. I can't imagine he was much over a buck fifty five!

Can't imagine he was much more than that when he left either.

[gmarv]

threads like this is why I love hogville.

[The_Iceman]

About right, couple changes though.

Hazen the only guy who you could call a stretch 4 I think, although he is more of a 3 than 4 right now, but he is close to legit 6-8 and is okay on the boards, at least in HS. Being 195 will take some filling out though before he can do much paint damage.
Cook and Thomas - tweeners between 3 and 4. Worried they may be too stuck in the middle. Not big enough for post, not quick/skilled enough for the 3 spot. Thomas has a mean streak in him and at 225 seems like a sold build.
Bailey - Swingman, athletic, high energy defensive specialist at this point. Def not stretch 4 as he can't really make 3s right now. I am thinking a more post oriented Qualls right now. Hopefully he can get in the gym like Qualls did and learn to be a passable shooter.

On PGs? not many teams have one. I hope our guys can facilitate, Durham did great at passing first, scoring second. For Barford I am thinking a John Wall type. Combo guard sums his up better.

As much as I like to put all the players into positions, I think we all know Mike doesn't really care about traditional position alignments. He just puts lineups on the court and see whats working. Which isn't a bad thing, just look in the NBA playoffs. That type of adjustment won games for many teams (going small, extra rebounder, etc.)

[Overtheroadtruckdriver]

What happened to Dashaun stark?

[Biggus Piggus]

About right, couple changes though.

Hazen the only guy who you could call a stretch 4 I think, although he is more of a 3 than 4 right now, but he is close to legit 6-8 and is okay on the boards, at least in HS. Being 195 will take some filling out though before he can do much paint damage.
Cook and Thomas - tweeners between 3 and 4. Worried they may be too stuck in the middle. Not big enough for post, not quick/skilled enough for the 3 spot. Thomas has a mean streak in him and at 225 seems like a sold build.
Bailey - Swingman, athletic, high energy defensive specialist at this point. Def not stretch 4 as he can't really make 3s right now. I am thinking a more post oriented Qualls right now. Hopefully he can get in the gym like Qualls did and learn to be a passable shooter.

On PGs? not many teams have one. I hope our guys can facilitate, Durham did great at passing first, scoring second. For Barford I am thinking a John Wall type. Combo guard sums his up better.

Cook and Bailey are smaller guys who have a low-post playing style. Cook's going to stay that way. He will be a decent power forward against most teams; not tons of size in the game anymore. Bailey will be schooled up a la Qualls. He has different athletic ability. No doubt he will swing between 3-4 regardless of what he can actually do yet. Thomas is a 3-4 type the kind of which MA has employed many times.

[bigdaddyhawg]

We'll just need to be patient and give Coach a few years to get his players in here. 

I understand you're probably being sarcastic, and I understand (and sympathize why) but with his recruiting going to way it's going, this might be the first time one could say that and be on really solid ground.

Still need to produce a good year this year.

[The_Iceman]

What happened to Dashaun stark?

Will be a good practice body for us. However, he will not see any significant minutes for the Hogs. When I watched him last year in scrimmages, his skill level wasn't much better than Jenkins.