More on Kapita visit

[The Recruiting Guy]

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2014/oct/28/kapita/

[hogfreak]

Nice article

[Oklahawg]

I want to feel good about this kid. I hope that isn't idealism or fandom speaking.

[-Blu]

Been really quiet since his official visit.  No word on if he'll take other trips, or if he plans to commit anywhere soon.

[hogs24]

6'9" and 40" vert. Yep.

[Atlhogfan1]

Forwards, especially HS/prep, should consider Arkansas given the roster and minutes that will become available in the frontcourt over the next couple of seasons. 

[azhog10]

I think it's a natural fit. Big man with a motor. Bobby was the same, though not as athletic as Kaptia. But having that motor in this sytem fits like a glove. I hope he commits because he would be a HUGE addition to the program and would absolutely soften the blow of losing Portis if that happens.

[mhuff]

I think it's a natural fit. Big man with a motor. Bobby was the same, though not as athletic as Kaptia. But having that motor in this sytem fits like a glove. I hope he commits because he would be a HUGE addition to the program and would absolutely soften the blow of losing Portis if that happens.

I am really liking what I saw on his play and his team's play. What a novel idea.... he had players driving down the lane and dropping off wide open passes to him. They must have a good coach. I liked his statement about playing his role for the team and rebounding being an important way to score points. Sounds like he has his priorities set right. I sure hope he becomes a Razorback..... Plus, I believe it would be a good fit and a great experience for him.

[The_Iceman]

He is a perfect fit for our system. There will also be a major hole for him to fill with Portis likely going to the NBA.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

He is a perfect fit for our system. There will also be a major hole for him to fill with Portis likely going to the NBA.

Malik Dime who? Come on down Mr Kapita

[poloprince]

His sister lives 25 minutes from Fayetteville, so that should seal the deal.  I hope  :razorback:

[makiavelli]

His sister is that close? had not heard that before and hadn't seen it mentioned but that seems like it would be big

[Swinesong1]

His sister is that close? had not heard that before and hadn't seen it mentioned but that seems like it would be big

Actually she's the daughter of his host family.  Nevertheless, has to be a plus for the Hogs.

[mhuff]

6'9" and 40" vert. Yep.

Even if that vertical is only 34" or 35" , that would be fabulous for a man his size.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Even if that vertical is only 34" or 35" , that would be fabulous for a man his size.

Yeah Dwight Howard had a 39.5 vertical. Not sure I'm buying 40'.

But I will take him and anything close to that any day of the week

[-Blu]

Yeah Dwight Howard had a 39.5 vertical. Not sure I'm buying 40'.

But I will take him and anything close to that any day of the week

I doubt he has a 40' vertical, he says he's never tested it, he's just throwing a number out there, most kids if they don't know they just say 40' cause that sounds amazing, and that's what everyone strives to have.  From watching his footage I would say anywhere from 36'-38' vertical for him is reasonable. 

[OLDHOG]

Would really like to have this kid. REALLY!

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

I doubt he has a 40' vertical, he says he's never tested it, he's just throwing a number out there, most kids if they don't know they just say 40' cause that sounds amazing, and that's what everyone strives to have.  From watching his footage I would say anywhere from 36'-38' vertical for him is reasonable. 

Looks like he had long arms as well

[TomBigBeeHog]

It's been pretty quiet on this guy.  No other visits?

[OnTheHillHogFan]

It's been pretty quiet on this guy.  No other visits?

Still deciding on if he will sign this fall or in the spring

[Hogimus Prime]

Still deciding on if he will sign this fall or in the spring

He needs to sign with the Hogs this fall.

[Tankster]

3 crystal ball picks for Kapita to Arkansas today...

Appears to be Memphis folks making the predicitions

http://arkansas.247sports.com/Season/2015-Basketball/TargetPredictions

[The_Iceman]

3 crystal ball picks for Kapita to Arkansas today...

Appears to be Memphis folks making the predicitions

http://arkansas.247sports.com/Season/2015-Basketball/TargetPredictions

He would sure help the transition in 2015: (assuming Portis goes and Qualls stays)

Guards: Durham, Beard, Bell, Whitt, Hannahs, Babb, Watkins
Forwards: Miles, Williams, Kapita, Qualls, Kingsley, Thompson

That gives us a little more talent on the floor. The losses of Madden and Portis would helped in the long term if we could add Whitt and Kapita in this class.

[Paul]

3 crystal ball picks for Kapita to Arkansas today...

Appears to be Memphis folks making the predicitions

http://arkansas.247sports.com/Season/2015-Basketball/TargetPredictions

thx for posting that

[mhuff]

Really hope we get this young man. My kind of player...... his kind of team.

[-Blu]

He would sure help the transition in 2015: (assuming Portis goes and Qualls stays)

Guards: Durham, Beard, Bell, Whitt, Hannahs, Babb, Watkins
Forwards: Miles, Williams, Kapita, Qualls, Kingsley, Thompson

That gives us a little more talent on the floor. The losses of Madden and Portis would helped in the long term if we could add Whitt and Kapita in this class.

I really hope we can get Kapita, think he'll be perfect for our system, think he'd be a guy that would be an absolute beast his junior and senior year.  Also, as far as our guards,  I can't wait for Beard, Babb, and Whitt to all get into the system for a couple of years, those guys are going to be a pressing nightmare for our opponents.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

He would sure help the transition in 2015: (assuming Portis goes and Qualls stays)

Guards: Durham, Beard, Bell, Whitt, Hannahs, Babb, Watkins
Forwards: Miles, Williams, Kapita, Qualls, Kingsley, Thompson

That gives us a little more talent on the floor. The losses of Madden and Portis would helped in the long term if we could add Whitt and Kapita in this class.

I wouldn't count on Qualls staying

[mhuff]

I wouldn't count on Qualls staying

[mhuff]

I really hope we can get Kapita, think he'll be perfect for our system, think he'd be a guy that would be an absolute beast his junior and senior year.  Also, as far as our guards,  I can't wait for Beard, Babb, and Whitt to all get into the system for a couple of years, those guys are going to be a pressing nightmare for our opponents.

Agree with what you say.... I do not know if he would be here all four years. Anyone who is a pressing nightmare is my hero. I am thinking Miles will ruin a bunch of people's games with the press. I am just really pleasantly surprised by the play of Williams and Miles. Talk about a kickbutt bonus.

[-Blu]

Kapita will be making his decision in the Spring per Evan Daniels.  I sure hope he's wrong about that or Kapita changes his mind, don't like our chances going into the Spring, considering he'll be one of the highest rated guys unsigned and some of the bigger schools will then know who they have leaving.

[The Hogfather]

Yep, that's horrible news, if true.

[forrest city joe]

Kapita will be making his decision in the Spring per Evan Daniels.  I sure hope he's wrong about that or Kapita changes his mind, don't like our chances going into the Spring, considering he'll be one of the highest rated guys unsigned and some of the bigger schools will then know who they have leaving.

Not good news. our chances just went down in my opinion.

[imtad16]

Well, if we have a really special year,  which is entirely possible, it might seal the deal with him though too.

[Hawg Red]

All it really tells me is that we didn't stand out above the other teams he was really looking at. As mentioned above, he could still end up here if we have a good year. Maybe he'd be more inclined if Portis went pro, too. I imagine we're still in it and he just wants to further evaluate his options.