Alright folks, let me walk you through how I tackled this Arkansas recruiting prediction mess today. Woke up scratching my head about where the Hogs stand for 2025 after missing out on some big names recently.
Starting Point
First I dug out my sticky notes from last month’s Elite Camp. Remembered talking to that insider at Bud Walton who always spills tea near the concession stand. Had scribbled “Watch GA wings” on a crumpled paper – guess some habits never change.
Scouting Approach
Hit up three main sources today:
- Tracked AAU tournament highlights like a hawk – specifically looked for guys who played physical defense on shaky courts
- Checked momma’s Instagram accounts (seriously, best recruiting intel)
- Compared offer lists for guys with Arkansas AND mid-major schools – those gems fly under the radar
Predictions Rolled In
After spilling coffee all over my notebook (classic), here’s where I landed for top targets:
- That 6’8″ Georgia kid – Coach Musselman literally hugged him twice during unofficial visit
- Missouri PG who’s quiet but tore up Memphis camp – exactly our system fit
- Surprise Louisiana big man – his brother plays baseball at Arkansas so fingers crossed
Real talk though? The shooting guard situation keeps me up at night.
Reality Check
Made my neighbor look over these predictions – he’s still salty about Nolan Richardson era but knows ball. His exact words: “You banking on Georgia boy? Better pray he hates peach trees.” Fair point. Adjusted projections based on playing time promises since transfers changed everything.
Final Gut Feeling
Called up a coach buddy pretending to ask about his golf swing. Casually dropped names – he chuckled at one which tells me we might already have silent commit. Left it out of predictions though because recruiting is crazier than a cat in rocking chair factory.
Ended up updating my spreadsheet at 2am eating cold pizza. Standard Saturday. Would love to hear if y’all see different patterns brewing!