SEC Basketball Recruiting

Small Talk with Grant Bryant

2012-12-09T15:06:00.000-08:00

Joseph Thompson: Who is interested in you?

Grant Bryant: Georgia, Alabama, Marquette, Appalachian State, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Florida, Stanford, and Tennessee are interested.
JT: Do you have any offers?

GB: I hold offers from Jacksonville, Radford, and Kennesaw State.
JT: What teams did you grow up watching?

GB: I grew up watching the Spurs and Florida.
JT: Who would you compare your game to?

GB:I would compare my game to Tayshaun Prince.
JT: What are you looking for in a NCAA program?

GB: I'm looking for a successful program.
JT: Do you have a dream school?

GB: Stanford
JT: Are you a fan of an NCAA team?

GB: I am a fan of Ohio State and Stanford.
JT: Do you have any visits planned?

GB: I plan on visiting Alabama soon.
JT: Have you visited any schools?

GB: I have visited Appalachian State so far.
JT: What is your favorite sport to watch or play other than basketball?

GB: Football would be my favorite sport to watch besides basketball.

JT: How did you become "twitter famous"?

GB: I'm not Twitter famous!!! yet.

Small Talk with CJ Willaimson

2012-11-25T11:04:00.000-08:00

CJ Williamson is a 2015 guard. You can follow CJ on Twiiter @CjWill11 .

Joseph Thompson: Who is interested in you?

CJ Williamson: Murray State, Stanford, UCF, USF, Memphis, Alabama, Miami, Georgia Southern, Army, Boston University, and Morehead State.

JT: Do you have any offers?
CW: Yes. Murray State, UCF, USF, and UTEP

JT: What teams did you grow up watching?

CW: I grew up watching the Knicks and Syracuse.
JT: Who would you compare your game to?

CW: I have been compared to Tyreke Evans
JT: What are you looking for in a NCAA program?

CW: I'm looking for love in a school
JT: Do you have a dream school?

CW: My dream school is Syracuse
JT: Are you a fan of an NCAA team?
CW: I'm a fan of Syracuse

JT:Have you visited any schools?

CW: I have visited Murray State, UCF, USF, Miami and UTEP

2013 PF Set to Make Decision

2012-11-07T18:38:00.000-08:00

Schuyler Rimmer was one of the most sought after recruits in the class of 2013. Rimmer is a talented big man, one that many schools were looking for. After committing to Florida, Rimmer decided to decommit and see what else was out there. He ended up with a final four of Virginia, Southern Cal, Vanderbilt, and Stanford. Rimmer narrowed his list from about 20 offers.
Rimmer took his last official visit over the weekend. He enjoyed his visit to Vanderbilt, stating that he liked the coaches, players, campus, and the city of Nashville. Rimmer plans to decide Thursday.

Coach Reggie Tucker: Thank you for all you have done keeping me and others updated with Schuyler's recruitment. I'm glad you have added more high major players for next year so I get to deal with you another year.

Small Talk with Rozelle Nix

2012-11-04T12:34:00.001-08:00

Rozelle Nix is a 2013 big man that satnds at 7 foot and weighs in at 300 pounds.
Joseph Thompson: Who is interested in you?
Rozelle Nix: .LSU, Georgia, Auburn, Wright State, Dayton, Wichita State, Xavier, Bowling Green, East Tennessee State, Northern Kentucky, and Ohio.
JT: Do you have any offers?
RN: Yes, I have offers from LSU, Ohio, Dayton, and Wright State.
JT: What teams did you grow up watching?
RN: I always watched UNLV and Indiana.
JT: Who would you compare your game to?
RN: .My mother and my close friends always said that my game is compared to Wilt Chamberlain because of my post moves. I have also been compared to my great grandfather (Eugene Harper. Not sure if it is the one that played at Arizona or not) because I have a nice soft touch and jumper.
JT: What are you looking for in a NCAA program?
RN: I'm looking for a NCAA program that fits me really well. Like a run and gun offense that looks for the big man first to see if I'm open or not.
JT: Do you have a dream school?
RN: My dream school is UNLV
JT: Are you a fan of an NCAA team?
RN: No, I'm just a big basketball fan.
JT: Do you have any visits planned?
RN: Yes, I have planned visits LSU, Wichita State, Ohio, Dayton, and any other school that is interested in me or has offered after the season.JT: Have you visited any schools?
RN: I have visited Wright State and Auburn.
JT: When do you plan to sign?
RN: I plan to sign on April 6th, 2013.

2014 PF Visits Two Louisiana Schools

2012-10-23T17:17:00.000-07:00

Rob Marberry, a 2014 prospect from Franklin, Tennessee, took unofficial visits to LSU and Tulane in the last couple of days. When asked what he liked about LSU, the 6'7 power forward responded "LSU had such a great campus and the facilities were really nice. I was impressed with the weight room too." LSU has not offered Marberry. When asked about Tulane, Marberry stated "At Tulane, they just got a new practice facility that was really great and the coaching staff was nice." One thing that Marberry liked about both schools was the weather. He said the weather promotes "college life." LSU is not the only SEC school interested in Marberry, Vanderbilt and Georgia have also shown interest.

Small Talk with Jordan Tribble

2012-10-05T01:15:00.002-07:00

Joseph Thompson: Who is interested in you?
Jordan Tribble: Clemson, Ole Miss, Xavier (my Mom's Alma Mata),
Tennessee, Florida State, Alabama, Wake Forest, Georgia, Memphis, and LSU

Follow Jordan on twitter @Tribb_2tall

Joseph Thompson: Do you have any offers?
Jordan Tribble: USF, Minnesota, Cincinnati
Joseph Thomspon: What teams did you grow up watching?
Jordan Tribble: Lakers and Bulls
Joseph Thomspon: Who would you compare your game to?
Jordan Tribble: John Henson
Joseph Thompson: What are you looking for in a NCAA program?
Jordan Tribble: I am looking for an NCAA program where the team has good work ethics and chemistry on and off the court. The ability to get stronger and tougher and of course get a good solid college
education!
Joseph Thompson: Do you have a dream school?
Jordan Tribble: Kentucky, Baylor, North Carolina
Joseph Thompson: Where have you visited?
Jordan Tribble: South Florida and Hargrave. I'm considering a prep
year(at Hargrave).
Joseph Thompson: Do you have any visits planned?
Jordan Tribble: Trying to go to Minnesota and Memphis in October
Joseph Thompson: Explain the situation with you moving around.
Jordan Tribble: It wasn't planned at all. The last couple of schools
I've attended didn't go the way I wanted due to injuries, coach
resigning (Oak Ridge Military Academy), transfer issues (bon-a-fide move
paper work at Holmes County), but in a way it made me stronger
mentally. Although I lost almost 2 years of playing , I now realize
what I have to do and to always keep my head up and no matter what the
circumstance. Trust God always! I'm in a good place now with a great
coach and great teammates. Everything happens for a reason I know for
sure I am where I am supposed to be now.

Small Talk with BJ Taylor

2012-08-13T17:42:00.004-07:00

B.J. Taylor is a 2014 point guard prospect from Orlando, Florida. Taylor has interest from several high majors and attends Boone High School with 2013 Florida commit Schuyler Rimmer.

Joseph Thompson: Who is interested in you?

B.J. Taylor: Miami, UCF, Army, Florida, Boston University, Boston College, Creighton, Jacksonville, North Florida, Georgia Southern, Presbyterian, Stetson, Belmont, USF, Davidson, Cincinnati, Florida State, William & Mary, Fairfield, Old Dominion, Lehigh, Stanford, Princeton, Baylor, West Virginia, UMass, Dayton, Eastern Kentucky, and FAU.

JT: Do you have any offers?

BJ: Boston University and Jacksonville.

JT: What teams did you grow up watching?

BJ: Kentucky, Louisville, and Memphis.

JT: Who would you compare your game to?

BJ: Deron Williams.

JT: What are you looking for in a NCAA program?

BJ: Good academics, good relationship with the staff, and an opportunity to compete for playing time immediately.

JT: Florida and Texas both have great high school players and programs. Which is better?

BJ: Florida because we have good diversity between all the positions in the 2013-2015 classes.

Florida's Top 2015 Target

2012-08-12T14:52:00.000-07:00

Andrew Fleming, one of the best shooting guards in the class of 2015, visited Florida while on vacation recently. "They want me to commit very badly and they want me to be their first 2015 commit. " Fleming told me. He only has one offer, it is from Florida. The Tennessee native likes the fact that he is a priority to Billy Donovan and his staff. Fleming plays for M33M, an AAU team sponsored by former Florida star Mike Miller. I don't believe he will commit anytime soon, but he will be an outstanding player anywhere.

Small Talk With David Broach

2012-08-11T11:33:00.001-07:00

David Broach is another talented player from the state of Texas. Hear is my conversation with the 2015 point guard:
Joseph Thompson: Who is interested in you?
David Broach: Arkansas, Arizona, Northern Kentucky, and some D2s.
JT: Do you have any offers?
DB: No, Not Yet. I'm hoping to pick some up in the upcoming season.
JT: What teams did you grow up watching?
DB: College wise, I always went to Texas games. My grandparents live in Austin and they're huge Texas fans. I also watched Georgetown and North Carolina.
JT: Who would you compare your game to?
DB: I've been compared to Russell Westbrook multiple times because of my quickness and ability to jump so high.
JT: What are you looking for in an NCAA program?
DB: A good coaching staff, a good environment, and an excellent academic program.
JT: Do you have any visits planned?
DB: Not yet because of my busy schedule. I will have one planned for Christmas or Spring break.
JT: You play with Elijah Thomas (#7 overall by ESPN) and Austin Grandstaff (Tons of high major interest) at Rockwall. What is it like playing them?
DB: It's actually a great experience. Playing with top players since middle school, but it is more than just on the court. We've been friends for 6 years so the feeling is like a brotherhood, like a family.

2014 SG Mitchell Visits Georgia

2012-08-08T17:14:00.000-07:00

Devin Mitchell, a 2014 shooting guard from Suwanee, Georgia, was in Athens recently to check out Georgia's campus. Mitchell said he "loved" the visit. "Coach Fox is really cool and he is a really good coach" the stand out at Collins Hill High told me. He picked up a Georgia offer along with several others after an amazing July that included a game in which hit nailed nine threes. "The staff ran thing so professionally. That's what stood out to me the most." Mitchell is one of the many talented 2014 players in the state of Georgia and has a bright future.

Walker Commits to Florida

2012-08-06T14:32:00.002-07:00

Chris Walker, a 2013 power forward, has committed to play basketball at the University of Florida. Walker's AAU teammate Kasey Hill is also committed to Florida. This gives Florida two top ten commits for the class of 2013.

2015 PG Morris Visits Depaul, Northwestern, and Notre Dame

2012-08-04T01:08:00.003-07:00

Morris on Notre Dame visit

Jake Morris, a 2015 point guard, recently visited Notre Dame, Depaul, and Northwestern unofficially.

Morris said that he "really got a feel for each one."

The standout point guard liked Depaul's campus and the area around it, but the fact that they play their games off campus and not many students attend was a turn off to Morris.

Morris loves Northwestern's academics. The coaches, neighborhood, and fans appealed to him.

The Notre Dames was "great." Morris met the players on the team and they were encouraging to him.

Morris doesn't have any offers yet, but he should pick some up soon considering the fact that he is one of the top point guards in the class of 2015. Vanderbilt is one of several schools interested in Morris.

2013 Ndoye Picks up a New Offer

2012-07-20T16:30:00.001-07:00

2013 Center Fallou NDoye (Florida) has picked up an offer from Mississippi State. This is Ndoye's third offer according to Rivals. He attends Faith Baptist High School in Fort Peirce, Florida.

Small Talk With KJ James

2012-07-19T20:18:00.001-07:00

KJ James is a 2014 shooting guard to keep an eye on. Here is my interview with him:
Joseph Thompson: Who is interested in you?
KJ James: Georgetown, Virginia Tech, Clemson, South Carolina, College of Charleston, Tennessee, Furman, VCU, and Wake Forest.
JT: Do you have any offers?
KJ: Not yet.
JT: What teams did you grow up watching?
KJ: Michigan State. My dad played there in '82 and '83.
JT: Who would you compare your game to?
KJ: Shaun Livingston and Kyle Anderson. Pretty much any tall guard that handles the ball a lot.
JT: What are you looking for in a NCAA program?
KJ: I want to go to a school that uses taller guards a lot, kind of slow paced.
JT: Do you have any visits planned?
KJ: I'm taking unofficial visits to Georgetown, VCU, and Maryland in the fall.
JT: Do you know when you're going to commit?
KJ: End of my senior year.
JT: What are your thought on Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen?
KJ: It's catchy.
Thanks for the interview KJ!

2013 G Barnes Has a List

2012-07-13T21:57:00.000-07:00

Thomas Barnes is a 2013 combo guard from Belton, Texas has narrowed his list to 10 schools. The hoops standout cut UT-Pan American and Grambling. The list is now down to Arkansas, North Texas, Texas State, Liberty, Louisiana Tech, Texas Tech, Stephen F. Austin, Lamar, TCU, and California in no order. Here are his thoughts on each school:

Arkansas

"I think that the staff is amazing and I bet that the education is great there"

North Texas

"I like North Texas because it is close to home and they have a great coaching staff"

Texas State

"Texas State is close and they offer a great education"

Liberty

"I like Liberty's coaching staff and I think I would like to be in Virginia"

Louisiana Tech

"I like it there because I have family in the area and the coaches are great"

Texas Tech

"Texas Tech has an amazing campus and the people are great there"

Stephen F. Austin

"Stephen F. Austin offers a great education"

Lamar

"I love the campus, it's great, and there are very nice people there"

TCU

"TCU is close to home and I think that I would have a bright future there"

California

"I can see myself in California. I'll love it there , the coaching staff is great, and the education is amazing"

So far, Barnes has only visited Lamar and Texas Tech. He has a visit planned to Arkansas on July 27th.

2014 SF Bryant Enjoys Visit

2012-07-02T22:24:00.000-07:00

@GrantBryantt

After a great showing at the Tennessee elite camp, 2014 small forward Grant Bryant attended Stanford's elite camp. Bryant had a great showing, Stanford's staff told Bryant's AAU coach that Bryant was strong in all categories except shooting. Bryant said what really stood out was the campus. He said that it was "beautiful." He only holds one offer, the offer is from Jacksonville. Bryant has interest from Tennessee, Georgia, Florida State, Georgia Southern, Marquette, Ohio State, Stanford, and Xavier.

Small Talk with Thomas Barnes

2012-06-29T21:39:00.000-07:00

Thomas Barnes is a 2013 combo guard from Belton, Texas. Barnes is hearing from several schools including an SEC school.
Joseph Thompson: Which schools are interested in you?
Thomas Barnes: Stephen F. Austin,, Sam Houston State, Arkansas, and Texas Tech.
JT: Do you have any offers?
TB: Not yet.
JT: What teams did you grow up watching?
TB: I grew up watching the Baylor, Texas Tech, and the Miami Heat.
JT: Who would you compare your game to?
TB: Dwayne Wade.
JT: What are you looking for in a program?
TB: A basketball powerhouse with great academics and a great coaching staff.
JT: Are you a fan of any NCAA teams?
TB: Yes, Missouri Tigers.
JT: Do you have any visits planned?
TB: Yes, Texas Tech on July 11th and Arkansas on July 26th.
JT: What are your goals for July?
TB: To pick up an offer.
Thanks for doing the interview Thomas!

2015 Team Texas Trio Visits Texas A&M

2012-06-28T20:53:00.000-07:00

Austin Grandstaff

Dennis Hogg

The extremely talented 2015 Team Texas trio Austin Grandstaff, Dennis Hogg, and Elijah Thomas visited Texas A&M today. While on the visit, they all picked up an offer. Thomas said the visit was "pretty good". He also stated "I like the way they prepare their players for the long run. They increase their athletic ability and how they battle in workouts." Grandstaff also enjoyed the vist, he said the the visit was "great." He also added "we played with the guys and held our own." Grandstaff said the he has had a lot of family graduate from Texas A&M and he liked the campus and the facilities.

2014 PF Talks Texas A&M Visit

2012-06-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

JC Washington, a 2014 power forward from Houston, Texas, visited Texas A&M yesterday. Washington said that he had a "great" visit. When asked what stood out, Washington stated "The relationship the coaches have with their players." He has interest from Marquette, Kansas, Kansas State, Arizona, Texas A&M, and Iowa.

2014 SF Likes Tennessee

2012-06-25T23:49:00.001-07:00

Since you can't Google anything that includes Bryant and basketball without finding anything but Kobe

Grant Bryant, one of the top small forwards in Georgia for the class of 2014, was on campus for Tennessee's elite camp this weekend. Bryant said that there was "some pretty good competition". He didn't get to see much of the campus but Tennessee must have liked what they saw, Coach Webster called Bryant right after the camp. Bryant liked the camp enough to state "I would definitely go there!" He currently has interest from Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Southern, Marquette, Ohio State, Stanford, Tennessee and Xavier. Bryant has offers from Jacksonville and Kennesaw State.

2014 SG Enjoys Visit

2012-06-19T19:42:00.003-07:00

Adonys Henriquez, a 2014 shooting guard, took an unofficial visit to USF today. Henriquez enjoyed his visit. The facilities stood out to him, he stated "Everything is new." USF has offered Henriquez. He plays with the extremely talented Florida Rams and also holds offers from Clemson, Florida, Florida State, and Georgia.

Small Talk with Devin Mitchell

2012-06-16T21:56:00.001-07:00

Devin Mitchell is a 2014 point guard from Suwanee, Georgia. Mitchell has heard from many schools including several from the SEC.
Joseph Thompson: Who is interested in you?
Devin Mitchell: Tennessee, Georgia, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, College of Charleston, Boston University, Kennesaw State, Mercer, Georgia Tech, George Mason, Miami, Florida State, Clemson, Tennessee Tech, and UNC-Wilmington.
JT: Do you have any offers?
DM: Yes; Boston University, Mercer, Kennesaw State, Georgia State, and College of Charleston.
JT: What teams did you grow up watching?
DM: My Dad is a Michigan fan so I always watched them; and because I'm from up north and Big Ten basketball is really big I watched Illinois, Ohio State, and Wisconsin a lot.
JT: Who would you compare your game to?
DM: I would compare my game to Jason Terry and Bradley Beal.
JT: What are you looking for in a program?
DM: Coaching staff is always first. Then, I want to go to a place where I can play right away or at least compete for a spot and then location.
JT: Are you a fan of a NCAA team?
DM: I like Kentucky, but honestly not really. I like watching all teams.
Thanks for doing the interview Devin!

2013 C Talks Visit

2012-06-13T22:24:00.001-07:00

David Onuorah, and 2013 center, visited Kennesaw State and picked up an offer today. Onuorah said the visit was "pretty good". He was surprised by how big the campus was. I was impressed with Coach Preston and the coaching staff; they have big plans for the future. That's what stood out to me." Onuorah stated. He picked up an offer from Auburn recently.

2014 PF Loved Visit to UAB

2012-06-12T19:11:00.002-07:00

Shane Hall, a 2014 power forward, visited UAB. Hall's AAU coach Josh Maxey said that hall "loved it!!" Maxey said that the coaches really stood out. "Coach Haase is super! He has so many NBA connections and he is all about family oriented program. The system he plays fits Shane perfect." Maxey told me. Florida and Kentucky are interested in Hall. UAB is one of four schools to offer Hall. He also has offers from Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, and Miami(OH).

2013 SG Talks Mississippi State Visit

2012-06-12T14:46:00.002-07:00

Marshall at Humphrey Coliseum

Morris Marshall visited Mississippi State today. When asked what stood out, he said "The way they were so into academics and discipline." It is Marshall's first visit. Marshall has an offer from Jacksonville and is hearing from Florida State, Central Florida, Boston University, and North Florida.