New 16-17 AR Men's Basketball Roster

[Biggus Piggus]

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.

MA is telling everyone who will listen that he has his players. And more are coming.

[The Hogfather]

MA is telling everyone who will listen that he has his players. And more are coming.

This is great news for the future, imo.

[razorbackfan4life]

Brachen Hazen reminds me of Chandler Parsons.  He can shoot really well from deep and drive to the hoop with ease. 

[TheRazorback500]

I feel CMA should go with a lineup of Barford, Macon, and Hannahs with Kingsley and Thompson down low and establish an inside-out game, working the ball around crisply and setting effective screens to get a good offensive rhythm going, which seems to increase shooting percentages. The extra practices and the trip to Spain will give him a chance to experiment with the lineup, establish some team chemistry, and work in Beard, Watkins, and the new forwards. We have experience, added shooting options, and have upgraded the depth and talent level. We'll see if Coach can put it all together.

:razorback:

[HogBreath]

The starting 5 will be.....

1.  Moses
2.  Thomas or Cook
3.  Barford
4.  Hannahs
5.  Beard

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Brachen Hazen reminds me of Chandler Parsons.  He can shoot really well from deep and drive to the hoop with ease.

Hazen will have to work on his ball handling a lot before he will be driving it to the hoop with ease at the college level. That is his biggest weakness on the offensive end right now.

[The_Iceman]

Brachen Hazen reminds me of Chandler Parsons.  He can shoot really well from deep and drive to the hoop with ease. 

Full game video of him from January.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euvOtQ9d41o

[Big Nasty 34]

I feel CMA should go with a lineup of Barford, Macon, and Hannahs with Kingsley and Thompson down low and establish an inside-out game, working the ball around crisply and setting effective screens to get a good offensive rhythm going, which seems to increase shooting percentages. The extra practices and the trip to Spain will give him a chance to experiment with the lineup, establish some team chemistry, and work in Beard, Watkins, and the new forwards. We have experience, added shooting options, and have upgraded the depth and talent level. We'll see if Coach can put it all together.

:razorback:

They may end the game together, but probably need Thompson on bench for height. Second unit would struggle rebounding most likely.

[hogwood]

The starting 5 will be.....

1.  Moses
2.  Thomas or Cook
3.  Barford
4.  Hannahs
5.  Beard

That's what I think as well. I think Beard plays a considerable role on this team next year.

[TheRazorback500]

They may end the game together, but probably need Thompson on bench for height. Second unit would struggle rebounding most likely.

Good point- maybe start the new forward that shows the best progress in pre-season work along with Kingsley (I'd guess Thomas because of his experience). Rebounding is going to be a key in our early season games with so many new players.

[bigdaddyhawg]

MA is telling everyone who will listen that he has his players. And more are coming.

Looks like that may be the case.

[bigdaddyhawg]

That's what I think as well. I think Beard plays a considerable role on this team next year.

May be, but if he does I think we're not in a good direction.

I liked Anton as a freshman.  He didn't have to do anything out of the ordinary, just be solid.  IMO that's his ceiling.  He lacks quickness and doesn't seem to have developed beyond what he showed as a frosh.

In an ideal world he would be the solid point on a second unit.

[HoopS]

I don't see his ceiling as being tapped out. He missed too much last preseason to know if he's tapped out or not.

[bigdaddyhawg]

I don't see his ceiling as being tapped out. He missed too much last preseason to know if he's tapped out or not.

You might be right.  I hope so.  I don't want to rag on the kid, because I do think he's a solid PG.  Hopefully a better off season will pay dividends for Mr. Beard.

[HoopS]

You might be right.  I hope so.  I don't want to rag on the kid, because I do think he's a solid PG.  Hopefully a better off season will pay dividends for Mr. Beard.

think it will. We will see.

[Biggus Piggus]

Daryl Macon is going to start, and it's not even close to in doubt. Just informing you.

[Biggus Piggus]

The starting 5 will be.....

1.  Moses
2.  Thomas or Cook
3.  Barford
4.  Hannahs
5.  Beard

No. It will be Kingsley, Barford, Macon, Hannahs and one of the other forwards, to be determined.

[The_Iceman]

Daryl Macon is going to start, and it's not even close to in doubt. Just informing you.

No. It will be Kingsley, Barford, Macon, Hannahs and one of the other forwards, to be determined.

Of course with Mike, who finishes the game and gets the most minutes usually means more than who starts.

From what I read on the latest practice report, you are right about Macon. Beard doesn't seem to be improving much, while Macon is providing defense and quickness with his added 10 pounds of muscle since arriving. Figuring out which forward will play along side the Big 4 (Macon, Hannahs, Barford, and Kingsley) will be an interesting battle. Cook, Thomas, Hazen, and Bailey all provide something a little different.

[poloprince]

Daryl Macon is going to start, and it's not even close to in doubt. Just informing you.

Can you Inform me more as to why you make this assertion?

[The_Iceman]

Can you Inform me more as to why you make this assertion?

His defense in recent practices has been outstanding, along with him being one of the quickest players on the court, according to reports. He has added almost 10 pounds of muscle/strength. That to go along with his already skilled offensive game and being measured at 6'3", I think it is safe to say he will get major minutes this season.

[Pig in the Pokey]

No. It will be Kingsley, Barford, Macon, Hannahs and one of the other forwards, to be determined.

Macon, Barford, Hannahs, Thomas, Kingsley. Thompson is going to have to be the back-up C.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

No. It will be Kingsley, Barford, Macon, Hannahs and one of the other forwards, to be determined.

Dustin Thomas will start and I don't think it is that close.

[1hawgballer2]

MA is telling everyone who will listen that he has his players. And more are coming.


He's excited and to be honest I am as well. The BB talent pool in Arkansas is not only above average but in some cases exceptional  running deep for many years to come. Go Hawgs😎

[redleg]

So, could this be the depth chart?:
PG - Anton Beard, RJ Glasper
2G - Dusty Hannahs, Daryl Macon
3G - Jalen Barford, Manny Watkins, CJ Jones
F - Dustin Thomas, Adrio Bailey, Brachen Hazen
F/C - Moses Kingsley, Trey Thompson, Arlando Cook

A starting lineup of Beard, Hannahs, Barford, Thomas, and Kingsley sound pretty good.
What say you?
:razorback:

[The_Iceman]

So, could this be the depth chart?:
PG - Anton Beard, RJ Glasper
2G - Dusty Hannahs, Daryl Macon
3G - Jalen Barford, Manny Watkins, CJ Jones
F - Dustin Thomas, Adrio Bailey, Brachen Hazen
F/C - Moses Kingsley, Trey Thompson, Arlando Cook

A starting lineup of Beard, Hannahs, Barford, Thomas, and Kingsley sound pretty good.
What say you?
:razorback:

The more important factors over who starts in who finishes the games and which 5 players log the most minutes. Whether strategically Mike wants Macon starting or as a spark off the bench, he will be on of those top 5.

[Big Nasty 34]

Sounds like Macon may more than adequately replace Bell?

[The_Iceman]

Sounds like Macon may more than adequately replace Bell?

I don't think he will match Bell's offensive production, but he will be a more well rounded player.

[hogman99]

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

Really? I must have missed all the games they have already played this year.

[hogman99]

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

Good one, beat me to it.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Barford will be the main guy handling the ball when he is on the floor. I would guess it will be Barford, Macon/Dusty and then Manny at the 3 guards to start the games at the beginning of the season. But to end the games I would bet it will be Barford, Macon and Hannahs.

[1hawgballer2]

Barford will be the main guy handling the ball when he is on the floor. I would guess it will be Barford, Macon/Dusty and then Manny at the 3 guards to start the games at the beginning of the season. But to end the games I would bet it will be Barford, Macon and Hannahs.

After watching Manny for three seasons I feel comfortable in saying he is a borderline D1 player. His defense is just above average and his offensive skills are below average, I doubt with the talent/skill sets around him, Manny want be dictating anything as it relates to playing time.

[Big Nasty 34]

Barford will be the main guy handling the ball when he is on the floor. I would guess it will be Barford, Macon/Dusty and then Manny at the 3 guards to start the games at the beginning of the season. But to end the games I would bet it will be Barford, Macon and Hannahs.

After watching Manny for three seasons I feel comfortable in saying he is a borderline D1 player. His defense is just above average and his offensive skills are below average, I doubt with the talent/skill sets around him, Manny want be dictating anything as it relates to playing time.

Must not know CMA very well then.

[ShadowHawg]

Barford will be the main guy handling the ball when he is on the floor. I would guess it will be Barford, Macon/Dusty and then Manny at the 3 guards to start the games at the beginning of the season. But to end the games I would bet it will be Barford, Macon and Hannahs.

After watching Manny for three seasons I feel comfortable in saying he is a borderline D1 player. His defense is just above average and his offensive skills are below average, I doubt with the talent/skill sets around him, Manny want be dictating anything as it relates to playing time.

Manny willl play because he is an overachiever. He is tough and hustles his butt off. Getting caught up in potential most often kills a team. Manny plays very close to his full potential which you have rightfully identified. But teams need guys like this to set examples.

Daryl Hawkins had a lot to do with out NC even though he had graduated. He was a guy who over achieved and set the standard of hard work for our NC team by his example and leadership. Never sleep on desire and commitment to give it all you have. It's contagious.