Are the Hogs on anyone in the upcoming signing period?

[ShadowHawg]

I know that they tend to be quiet about recruiting in general but it seems like we have heard next to nothing lately.

Are we on some previously underrated guys that they aren't wanting to draw attention to?

I'll hang up and listen.

[Hawg Red]

 Cleveland is in Florida tonight to watch PG Kaleb "K.J." Fitzgerald.

[The_Iceman]

We need someone to back up Gafford when Thompson graduates.

[Razorod]

We need someone to back up Gafford when Thompson graduates.

In Anderson's system, Reggie Perry can give us minutes in the paint. But, we do need at least one more.

[Van Boarisson]

Keep an eye on Chris McNeal. Plays for Indian Hills JUCO, played his Freshman year at WKU. From the Memphis area.

[Van Boarisson]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U-MxltozZ1Y

[Kevin McPherson]

Keep an eye on Chris McNeal. Plays for Indian Hills JUCO, played his Freshman year at WKU. From the Memphis area.

He's from Jackson, TN, where Jaylen Barford is from. He's buds with both Barford and Macon. Agree that he is one to keep an eye on.

[hogwood]

Keep an eye on Chris McNeal. Plays for Indian Hills JUCO, played his Freshman year at WKU. From the Memphis area.

So he went to Western Kentucky for a year and then went to JUCO? Never heard of anyone doing that. Would that happen if you just flunk out and need to get grades back up? Also what does that do to his eligibility? I think that would make him a one year player... Maybe I missed something. Fill me in if so.

[klp1]

McNeal & 2 other players were suspended from the team & the Coach was fired .... guess it was time to move on...

[FineAsSwine]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U-MxltozZ1Y

I would be happy with this guy. Looks pretty good.

[Hawg Red]

So he went to Western Kentucky for a year and then went to JUCO? Never heard of anyone doing that. Would that happen if you just flunk out and need to get grades back up? Also what does that do to his eligibility? I think that would make him a one year player... Maybe I missed something. Fill me in if so.

It happens fairly often and usually is not related to academics. You give up the year of eligibility by playing in JUCO but you can increase your value and have a longer period of recruitment. He won't have to sit out because he transferred down and played as a sophomore.

[Hawg Red]

https://twitter.com/TTUHoopsFans/status/832604340061949953

https://twitter.com/ArRecruitingGuy/status/834210130795360256

[Richard Davenport]

KJ Fitzgerald was a guy they were looking at but that's it. Nothing is going to happen there.

[ShadowHawg]

Appreciate the responses. Thanks to all of you.

[hogwood]

It happens fairly often and usually is not related to academics. You give up the year of eligibility by playing in JUCO but you can increase your value and have a longer period of recruitment. He won't have to sit out because he transferred down and played as a sophomore.

Oh interesting. Seems like a clever thing to do.

[Richard Davenport]

Interesting. Thought he looked pretty good. Coaches just moving in a different direction or position? What's your take, RD?

Remember interest can mean evaluation and nothing more. Arkansas looks at numerous prospects in football and basketball but it doesn't mean they're highly interested and about to offer.

I usually try and wait to report on guys that Arkansas has strong interest in. There was another PG that the Hogs were supposdely interested in, but after checking with sources there was no interest.

[Kevin McPherson]

Hog coaches are not going to fly across the country the nite before an SEC gm to see a player they don't have some level of interest in. They travel to watch plenty of prospects who may NEVER get an offer -- most won't -- but if they are going out of their way to visit a kid who has multiple high-major offers, it's always worthy of reporting.

[raz1965]

I tend to agree with Hogday, he did get the first info out on the Florida kid, good video, great info Hogday, that's a long way for coaches to drive without good reason to check into a kid.

[hogwood]

Hog coaches are not going to fly across the country the nite before an SEC gm to see a player they don't have some level of interest in. They travel to watch plenty of prospects who may NEVER get an offer -- most won't -- but if they are going out of their way to visit a kid who has multiple high-major offers, it's always worthy of reporting.

Agree. Either way I appreciate the reporting. Just knowing that they are looking in a certain direction is good info for fans. I love to hear about new names.

[FineAsSwine]

I tend to agree with Hogday, he did get the first info out on the Florida kid, good video, great info Hogday, that's a long way for coaches to drive without good reason to check into a kid.

[swinesation]

He's from Jackson, TN, where Jaylen Barford is from. He's buds with both Barford and Macon. Agree that he is one to keep an eye on.

Looks like he went to the same HS as Barford, meaning they were teammates??

[raz1965]

Yes FineAssSwine I now see that I misspelled Fly, I should use the spell checker more often.