Monk

[hogsgolfpro]

Scored 50 points in a loss today at the tournament of champions sponsored by Bass Pro. Second most in tournament history.

[Big Nasty 34]

Averaged 36 in 3 games I believe

[Big Nasty 34]

Won dunk contest too I believe.

[Potosihog]

My sons are there. Just texted me and said he threw down a monster dunk for that 50th point.

[#1 STUNNA]

Won dunk contest too I believe.

Yep he did win the dunk contest... Put on a show from what I heard

[lightsout]

Malik Monk!
Malik Monk!
Μαlik Monk!

[razorhog52]

Hire Marcus on staff, the bentonville head coach and whoever and his mom and else you have to to get him.

[PorkerOinker]

Would love to see Malik in a HOG uniform, but it won't has Ave any bearing on the direction our program is going on the court right now. He is one and done and even he is not good enough to carry a team deep into the tourney at the D-1 level.

[HogFansReunited]

From what I hear, he will be a hog.  I know he expects to be one and done but there is a chance that the NBA will change the rules and make kids stay in college for two seasons before he graduates.

[Break & Run]

Marcus Monk has his Masters in Sports Marketing and has his own business. I don't think he cares to be an assistant ball coach.

[MemphisBossHog]

Just thought I would bump this thread to see if there was any new info about Malik.   Do we still have a good shot at him or does he have his sights on the bright lights of programs like Dook or KY or UNC?

Just wondering.

[michaels]

prep school next year
then overseas for a year before going top 10

[mhuff]

Sources?

[Scott7703]

prep school next year
then overseas for a year before going top 10

I see about zero chance this happens.

[sickboy]

prep school next year
then overseas for a year before going top 10

I laughed. Not because of how crazy the idea of Monk playing overseas is, which at this point it seems to be, but because your screen name immediately renders everything coming out of your mouth 3000 decibels lower than the mental image you've evoked.

[cosmodrum]

prep school next year
then overseas for a year before going top 10

Well, that's certainly a disturbing handle.

[Beavthompson]

Somebody watched last Thursdays it's always sunny in Philadelphia

[zane]

prep school next year
then overseas for a year before going top 10

WTH is up with your screen name???

[zane]

Thankfully, no avatar.

[presidenthog]

prep school next year
then overseas for a year before going top 10

I only applauded you cause your screen name had me laughing for so long

[BigSexyHog]

Greatest name on hogville. .... lol.  Pure greatness

[XX]

Just thought I would bump this thread to see if there was any new info about Malik.   Do we still have a good shot at him or does he have his sights on the bright lights of programs like Dook or KY or UNC?

Just wondering.

Another whipping of KY by the Hogs this year wouldn't hurt...

[jry04]

Just thought I would bump this thread to see if there was any new info about Malik.   Do we still have a good shot at him or does he have his sights on the bright lights of programs like Dook or KY or UNC?

Just wondering.

It will be between us, Kansas, and UK if I had to guess. I think we will win out just because of how much time he spends with the team. Plus, Ky and Marcus are telling him he will go pro regardless of where he plays, but can help put the school he truly loves on the map. I know we hear about how recruits are hog fans all the time, but they end up going elsewhere. Monk truly is, though. The kid wears Arkansas gear quite a bit, always hanging with the basketball team, and grew up watching his brother and cousin playing in a Razorback uniform. I think his ties to the program will end up being too much for him to leave.

[TexasRazorback]

It will be between us, Kansas, and UK if I had to guess. I think we will win out just because of how much time he spends with the team. Plus, Ky and Marcus are telling him he will go pro regardless of where he plays, but can help put the school he truly loves on the map. I know we hear about how recruits are hog fans all the time, but they end up going elsewhere. Monk truly is, though. The kid wears Arkansas gear quite a bit, always hanging with the basketball team, and grew up watching his brother and cousin playing in a Razorback uniform. I think his ties to the program will end up being too much for him to leave.

I hope so, players like monk dont come around often

[t-money]

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/18/malik-monk-goes-for-50-and-wins-a-dunk-contest-at-bass-pro-tournament-of-champions-this-weekend-video/

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/18/malik-monk-goes-for-50-and-wins-a-dunk-contest-at-bass-pro-tournament-of-champions-this-weekend-video/

Highlights

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QyDK0TrL7uE

[Grizzlyfan]

the Monk dunk over the kid from Ft Smith Southside was already a YouTube sensation.  My kid tells me it also made it to an MTV show called Ridiculousness.

[Cresthog]

Have to land him. He is unreal and would crush it in Mike's system.

[chiti66]

WE CAN NOT LET THIS KID LEAVE THE STATE!!!  He is definitely a program changer.  We'd have him, AB Smoove, Whitt, Kapita, and Moses?  Are you serious???!!!!  Definitely a Final Four line-up.  Not to mention a bench of Babb, Manny, Trey, Hannahs for sure.  With the real possibility of having Smith, Davis and Fisher.  Talking about a sick squad!!! 

[Cresthog]

Does anyone actually know anything about where he is leaning?

For being such a stud, its hard to find a lot out there about him.

[PorkRinds]

Does anyone actually know anything about where he is leaning?

For being such a stud, its hard to find a lot out there about him.

He didn't have his V8 this morning, so he's leaning a bit to the left.

[The_Iceman]

Does anyone actually know anything about where he is leaning?

For being such a stud, its hard to find a lot out there about him.

Marcus said he won't decide til the Spring of his senior season. Gonna wait and see how all the teams are doing and what happens with coaches.

The more we win, the better chance we have.

[hawgsmellgud]

the Monk dunk over the kid from Ft Smith Southside was already a YouTube sensation.  My kid tells me it also made it to an MTV show called Ridiculousness.

which one?

[HogFansReunited]

Does anyone actually know anything about where he is leaning?

For being such a stud, its hard to find a lot out there about him.

According to one of my secretaries, who is closely related to him, he will probably be a hog.  No, he hasn't said anything officially but that is what he wants.

[ThisTeetsTaken]

Do whatever it takes to get him in a Hog uniform.  He's a program changer.

[Hogg_Phan]

Marcus said he won't decide til the Spring of his senior season. Gonna wait and see how all the teams are doing and what happens with coaches.

The more we win, the better chance we have.

Honestly, it shouldn't matter if we're winning or not because this kid is a one and done. If anything he'll look better coming in here and making us that much better when he plays. We got Portis here before we were as good as we are now. I think the thing that will matter the most is if our coaching staff is still in place. And Mike just signed an extension that takes him to 2020, so that shouldn't be a problem. The only thing that matters is if he feels that our playing style fits him and he wants to come to Arkansas or not.

[CallThoseHawgs]

Honestly, it shouldn't matter if we're winning or not because this kid is a one and done. If anything he'll look better coming in here and making us that much better when he plays. We got Portis here before we were as good as we are now. I think the thing that will matter the most is if our coaching staff is still in place. And Mike just signed an extension that takes him to 2020, so that shouldn't be a problem. The only thing that matters is if he feels that our playing style fits him and he wants to come to Arkansas or not.

I think us winning has a lot to do with it. You said it yourself, he is a one and done player so why would he not want to try and join a team that has a chance to win March madness in his one year of college ball.

[hogball33]

He could play in the NBA right now.

[PorkRinds]

He could play in the NBA right now.

Gear down big shifter.  He's a junior in high school right now...

[ArkansasI]

Would love to see Malik in a HOG uniform, but it won't has Ave any bearing on the direction our program is going on the court right now. He is one and done and even he is not good enough to carry a team deep into the tourney at the D-1 level.

I appreciate the positive vibe you're offering, but why post this?  Please watch the video below and confirm whether you still believe Malik is not a program changer.

Malik's impact will be significant.  He is crazy talented.

[younghog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw8E2N-dBtc&feature=iv&src_vid=dTqXhwyWdQc&annotation_id=annotation_1773237935

TRULY THE ONE TO GET..

MONK is a BEAST

[rzrbackramsfan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw8E2N-dBtc&feature=iv&src_vid=dTqXhwyWdQc&annotation_id=annotation_1773237935

TRULY THE ONE TO GET..

MONK is a BEAST

That video never gets old.

[hogfan870]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw8E2N-dBtc&feature=iv&src_vid=dTqXhwyWdQc&annotation_id=annotation_1773237935

TRULY THE ONE TO GET..

MONK is a BEAST

I have no doubt that Monk is awesome.  However, I find basketball highlight videos even less informative than football highlight videos.  All I can tell from that video is that he can dunk really well (and has connected on some no look passes).  Brandon Dean could dunk like a maniac, and while he was an asset to our team and had a killer SEC tournament one year, I would not call him a program changer.  Just seems with basketball you have to watch several complete games to know whether someone is really that good.  All that being said, reports from people that he watched him a lot say that he is awesome and I sure hope we land him. 

[younghog]

I feel ya hogfan

however did you see the 3pt shot.. Obviously DUNK is a push of the videos but he has a shot from all points on the floor.

[michaels]

he's been working out with Ronnie Brewer & Ron Brewer
can't be a bad thing

[WADHOG]

I have no doubt that Monk is awesome.  However, I find basketball highlight videos even less informative than football highlight videos.  All I can tell from that video is that he can dunk really well (and has connected on some no look passes).  Brandon Dean could dunk like a maniac, and while he was an asset to our team and had a killer SEC tournament one year, I would not call him a program changer.  Just seems with basketball you have to watch several complete games to know whether someone is really that good.  All that being said, reports from people that he watched him a lot say that he is awesome and I sure hope we land him. 

He's top 5 in his class, he's the real deal.

[ChiTown27]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw8E2N-dBtc&feature=iv&src_vid=dTqXhwyWdQc&annotation_id=annotation_1773237935

TRULY THE ONE TO GET..

MONK is a BEAST

I just watched the video. The kid has a ton of talent; however, the play at the 1:58 mark was extremely selfish. He was double-covered, well behind the three point line, and he had two wide open teammates, yet he took the shot. Though he made it, he won't have such opportunities in his one year playing college ball, as the defenders will be taller, faster, stronger and more skilled. He's got to learn to pass in that scenario, or that type of ego will eventually cost his team. Why does my comment feel like that scene in Top Gun where Kelly McGillis (the civilian instructor) criticizes "Maverick" and his fancy flying?

That was just one play...so I'm not knocking his body of work. The play immediately preceding the one mentioned above was awesome. It looked like a fake video, but it wasn't. He has the talent to be legendary. Let's hope he picks the Hogs because he's an immediate impact player! ....AND he comes from a good family.

[Ray_Finkle]

CMA needs to give him a Wal-Mart or something to get him to come to the hill!  :razorback:

[PorkRinds]

CMA needs to give him a Wal-Mart or something to get him to come to the hill!  :razorback:

Great contribution.

[Ray_Finkle]

Great contribution.

Not... sure.... if.... serious...