Can we go get a legit 5 please? Hopefully Cal has already poached one. Portal opens April 7 I believe.
https://x.com/adamford92/status/2037739323408163234
we recruited him pretty hard last year. still a little raw on the offensive end, but we should have the scoring to make up for that.
It's clear we need a huge white monster from Europe. Those guys are built different. The Euro guys are skilled. That 7'2 Az guy shooting hook shots is undefendable. The Sylla kid is still too raw on offense, like a lot of American bigs.
It's a world wide recruiting season. I hope Cal offering our big guy Elmer pays off with that pipeline.
It's going to be interesting to see who returns. Hopefully we can get 3 back between BR3, DJ, Knox, Ewin, and Thomas. I'd like to see Semedo and Sealy return as well. That would leave 2-3 portal additiona.
Imagine that Big Z guy on an SEC team.
the one that averaged less than 7 points and 5 boards or his brother.
Guys like Z and Ewin can work as a 5 if you have physical 4 that can really rebound alongside them. We need to land one of those guys on the portal.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 28, 2026, 07:47 PMGuys like Z and Ewin can work as a 5 if you have physical 4 that can really rebound alongside them. We need to land one of those guys on the portal.
Exactly right. You can run them with a 250 pound Rose Wallace body type. They won't work with Brazile paired with them. Not to say that Brazile is a bad player...he isn't, but he wasn't the right fit.
I have absolutely no inside knowledge, and I really don't follow portal season very closely so I'm sure most of this will be wrong come October
Out of Eligibility (although maybe just a TRO and sympathetic judge from coming back for one year)
Brazile
Pringle
Should be out of eligibility but might be able to Diego Pavia there way back since they played a year of JUCO
Ewin
100% going pro
Acuff Jr
Thomas
75% coming back-25% going pro
Richmond III
50% coming back- 50% hitting the portal
Knox
80% coming back-20% hitting the portal
Wagner
Sealy
Already signed
Smith Jr.
Andrews
Toure
Absolute need
5
Stretch 4
Would be really nice if we can find the money (and minutes)
An elite outside shooter
Another post
I honestly have no idea how much money Cal and the GM have to play with for next year. I also have no idea how much some of these players on the fence (like Ewin, Richmond, or Knox) would command to come back.
Here is my best guess for next years team at the beginning (I would assume the 5 star freshman will find more playing time as the season progresses):
Starters
Wagner
Smith Jr.
Richmond III
Portal 4
Portal 5
Significan bench minutes
Ewin
Andrews
Toure
Hopefully a portal 4/5
Will get some minutes and could get significant minutes if an injury happens or they develop more
Sealy
Its fool's gold to predict anything until portal season opens and closes, but this looks like a top 4 SEC/top 20 national team to me especially if we can hit on the portal bigs.
Great post :thumb_up:
That was a good post. If we could somehow get Thomas back along with a legit 4 and 5 I think we'd be top 10.
I, too, have no inside knowledge, but I'm not sure I'm sold on Thomas definitely not coming back. This is going to be a stacked draft, and he might be better served coming back and playing another year.
If I had to guess, I'd say Richmond, Wagner, Knox and Ewin will all return. I wouldn't be too upset to see Ewin transfer and grab 2 elite bigs in the portal. That's literally all this team was missing for us to compete with Arizona. We still put up almost 90 against them.
I REALLY like JSJ. He's not gonna put up numbers that equal Acuff, but he plays really good winning basketball. Watching his HS games you can tell he's a great teammate.
With the right guys around him, we could be really good next year.
no one got called out by cal more than ewin. almost weekly, and it was always his effort.
be interesting to see where he stands if there happens to be a better option pop up in the portal. personally i'm not sure he's a lock to come back. cal does seem to like him when he actually gives a shit but if he didn't get the message after 37 games, i can see spending the money elsewhere.
who knows, portal season is always kinda fun to me.
Tonight's scrimmage
https://youtu.be/oLz9SZV7TlE?si=KnBouR9b1Hs4reQb (https://youtu.be/oLz9SZV7TlE?si=KnBouR9b1Hs4reQb)
from the basketball guy on biddy's board fwiw.
wagner will come back, thomas will declare, richmond might declare just to go thru the process like knox did last year, looks like they want ewin back. said knox wants to come back but who they can get in the portal and how the money shakes out will determine if that happens. no idea on the end of the bench guys although semedo will more than likely be back.
as of right now from the portal they are looking for a shooter and two 'bigs', a stretch 4 to replace brazile, and a rim protector. obviously the numbers could change depending on who ends up leaving.
We need more than a 7 man playing roster
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Mar 30, 2026, 09:57 AMWe need more than a 7 man playing roster
You can't play tough defense with 7 players. We also need a taller Corliss type. We were too light to play with the big boys.
with knox and sealey we played 9.
Quote from: vegashog on Mar 30, 2026, 12:00 PMwith knox and sealey we played 9.
One of these things is not like the others.
but it wasn't 7 guys. sealy didn't develop quite as quickly as they thought. looks like he's coming back so he has the summer to work on it.
Quote from: vegashog on Mar 30, 2026, 12:00 PMwith knox and sealey we played 9.
Yeah, early on. I wouldn't mind Knox moving on. He's kind of a tweener, not super explosive and I'm never super confident when he shoots. I'm afraid Billy Richmond would still be a part time star if he hadn't gotten hurt.
BR3 is the quasi Dennis Rodman of the team. Unbelievable effort on the offensive side, going 100 miles an hour. He can step out and make an outside shot but isn't really a good contested shot shooter. He can play a little sporadic due to his speed. His defense isn't very good. Frankly, he can be very lazy. I don't think of him as a star. He is a solid role player.
I think Knox is slighly below BR3. He isn't an off the dribble shooter. He is a slash to the basket buy. His motor runs a lot cooler than BR3. His defense was a little better than BR3. Again, a semi-solid role player who needs a little more on the offensive side to move into that full solid role player level.
I hope we get both back. They both are solid bodies to have in a rotation.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 30, 2026, 01:21 PMHis defense isn't very good. Frankly, he can be very lazy.
Horrendous take on BR3. Dude was all defensive team, and we don't beat High Point without his defense in that game.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 30, 2026, 01:21 PMHis defense isn't very good.
What? You must have watched another BR3 play.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Mar 30, 2026, 01:55 PMHorrendous take on BR3. Dude was all defensive team, and we don't beat High Point without his defense in that game.
Quote from: woodhog14 on Mar 30, 2026, 03:35 PMWhat? You must have watched another BR3 play.
Watch his on ball defending when screened and tell me he is an elite defender. He gets lost and when he gets his bearing he reingages at a slow speed. I will allow that due to his high motor he can be disruptful but he isn't the best on ball defender, I don't care what the "experts" say.
https://youtu.be/fv0PHReFek4?si=Ue5ElmHn1ORcQSG3 (https://youtu.be/fv0PHReFek4?si=Ue5ElmHn1ORcQSG3)
I'll honestly be surprised if Sealy sticks around.
The more I think about it- our last 3 NCAA tournament teams have had major injuries to significant contributors. I know the money is going to be tight to expand the roster and Cal likes a short bench, but I really think we need 9 guys that can be major contributors and another 1 or 2 Sealy types that can develop and potentially eat minutes if an injury happens. If they develop and portal out- so be it.
I have to think that thomas declares then comes back...he's going late first at best..come back and have a similar ,if not better, season and be a possible lottery pick.
Same with Richmond...you'll make money, and with some solid portal hits, have a chance to win the natty
according to the guys close to the program, if he's in the first round, he's gone. thomas has said since his recruitment he wants to get to the league as fast as possible. will have to see.
richmond won't be drafted, he just wants feedback. supposedly penny is going to offer him a bag.
I read the same stuff on Biddy's board. I was originally of the opinion that we would only keep either Billy or Knox due to the logjam at the 3. If they both want to come back then we should absolutely keep both. Same with Ewin for depth. The only way I see Cal going over his 8 man roster limit is if it would otherwise force him to boot one of "his guys". Retain everyone you can.
Thomas will enter the draft and if he wants to return we obviously take him back. That wouldn't be until what, June? I don't know the deadline. Would be nice to have 9 legit players + Sealy who I don't think is bad at all. Sounds like he isn't going anywhere.
Semedo is often not mentioned. He's not like the big Bosnian, he can play. Is he far enough along to be in the rotation, I'm not sure. He's 7'2" and pretty athletic but still slim. He has a decent shot as well.
We still need a physical big, but Semedo might be part if the rotation. He redshirted due to an injury last year.
https://x.com/travisbranham_/status/2039040523185385688
I think he'd be the best fit from who is out there.
So apparently Izzo was interviewed this morning and said that our game that was presumed to be at BWA next season will be instead be played in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena on Thanksgiving. I have to think we're still getting a home game against them the following year.
Yeah people are losing their shit on Twitter over it. I am being selfish but Detroit is 3 hours from my house, so I'm thrilled to have another game to go to.
I'm currently in Royal Oak, MI right now. All these rust belt cities look identical.
except for blocks per game and ft%, cyrll's stats are almost identical to ewin's. would like to see more than 5.4 boards per.
two forwards that entered the portal in the last couple of days that they may take a look at. dawes from utah and ndongo from georgia tech. both 6'9" and 230-40, averaged 12 and 8+. pretty sure muss recruited them both his last season.
I think we need big defenders more than big offensive guys. It would be nice to have both but we should be able to win games with the 1-4 position if the 5 position can provide strength in the paint. When we don't need that strength we can put 5 out there that looks similar to this years team.
mo sylla from georgia tech enters the portal. another one i bet we talk to.
and ewin posted an announcement coming soon.
Working to bring back Meleek Thomas, DJ Wagner, Billy Richmond and Karter Knox.
Isaiah Sealy deal already done.
The three freshmen coming in.
Malique Ewin probably not returning.
Bring in four bigs from the transfer portal.
If this is correct then it goes against everything Cal has said about playing/paying only 8 but I'm here for it. Holy shit.
yeah, conner goodson says a beat writer for another team told him ewin's reps were reaching out.
McD's AA about to start.
They've showed Shawn Andrews for about 5 minutes eating popcorn. :)
Quote from: Barton Fink on Mar 31, 2026, 08:25 PMMcD's AA about to start.
I'm a big cbb fan and might be my first watch of this game
Quote from: BleedinRed on Mar 31, 2026, 04:57 PMI think we need big defenders more than big offensive guys. It would be nice to have both but we should be able to win games with the 1-4 position if the 5 position can provide strength in the paint. When we don't need that strength we can put 5 out there that looks similar to this years team.
Agreed but I'd like to see one guy who could score in the post. Someone like Ewin but with some meat on his bones and some gray matter between the ears.
Quote from: Borenutz on Mar 31, 2026, 09:37 PMI'm a big cbb fan and might be my first watch of this game
I only watched the first half, but Smith and JJ both looked great. They play hard on both ends of the floor and really hustle.
Cal will not negotiate with these guys. He's said so. If Billy gets a bag from Memphis, that's going to be a problem. Same with Ewin, wherever he looks.
That's a problem in this day and age. I get the old school approach, but if it's all about the name on the back of the jersey, then you can't fault them for doing what is best for their family. That's the whole point right? Of Cal's philosophy of getting them to the NBA?
You can't have it both ways. The new game isn't just about getting to the NBA. Some of these kids might play in the G league and never make a roster. So while they're in college they have to negotiate. I don't blame them.
Knox has no place here anymore. Especially if you have Billy back, Toure,and JJ Andrew's. He's the Boogie Fland, and he needs to go. He's not like DJ, who nobody wants let's be honest. Knox won't be satisfied coming back to average 8 points a game as a role player.
Speaking of DJ. How much are we paying him? Does he get a paycut? Because he sure deserves one. You can replace his production easily for the money, and probably get even better.
Ewin we need back. He was a player in the Tourney. He averaged 15 and 12 and is a great passer. Those type guys are hard to find.
Bottom line is Cal has 4 guys right now. Probably Sealy too, unless he's forced out. Good news is 3 of them will be starters.
Edit: saw where Sealy has a deal done, according to pigbenis, if you can trust that mf haha.
Quote from: red death on Apr 01, 2026, 03:38 PMCal will not negotiate with these guys. He's said so. If Billy gets a bag from Memphis, that's going to be a problem. Same with Ewin, wherever he looks.
That's a problem in this day and age. I get the old school approach, but if it's all about the name on the back of the jersey, then you can't fault them for doing what is best for their family. That's the whole point right? Of Cal's philosophy of getting them to the NBA?
You can't have it both ways. The new game isn't just about getting to the NBA. Some of these kids might play in the G league and never make a roster. So while they're in college they have to negotiate. I don't blame them.
Knox has no place here anymore. Especially if you have Billy back, Toure,and JJ Andrew's. He's the Boogie Fland, and he needs to go. He's not like DJ, who nobody wants let's be honest. Knox won't be satisfied coming back to average 8 points a game as a role player.
Speaking of DJ. How much are we paying him? Does he get a paycut? Because he sure deserves one. You can replace his production easily for the money, and probably get even better.
Ewin we need back. He was a player in the Tourney. He averaged 15 and 12 and is a great passer. Those type guys are hard to find.
Bottom line is Cal has 4 guys right now. Probably Sealy too, unless he's forced out. Good news is 3 of them will be starters.
Edit: saw where Sealy has a deal done, according to pigbenis, if you can trust that mf haha.
Memphis has supposedly offered Wagner a bag in addition to the one they have ready for Richmond.
He's not anywhere near star caliber (recruiting pedigree), but he's nowhere near as bad as you seem to think either. Guys like DJ have value provided they are willing to accept a complementary role, which he seems to have done this year.
Not that we should get into a bidding war with him or anything, but if he wants to stay for something close to what he got this year AND his retention doesn't keep us from getting a stud big man due to payroll constraints we should welcome him back.
Billy's bag will be coming from LSU not Memphis. I've never heard that Cal "refuses" to negotiate. Where did that come from? I've read that he won't overpay and I have no problem with that. If I were Billy, I'd trust Cal to get me to the league over Humpty Dumpty.
We absolutely need Wagner back. He would be the only true PG on the roster. He's not going anywhere.
Knox isn't a must keep but if gets Cal to expand his 8-9 man roster by one spot due to loyalty, what does it hurt?
You nor I have any idea what we're paying Knox and Wagner to return so what difference does it make as long as we have enough money to get some legit big men?
Straight from the internet:
On Bidding Wars: Calipari stated he refuses to participate in bidding wars for players, saying, "I got a locker room. I can't have one guy making three times what everybody else in the locker room does".
You need to have players making 3 times what everybody else is to win a championship I'd argue.
Players are not equal these days. Whole new world.
Wagner isn't terrible. I agree. I think we can easily replace what he brings, but hey, I could be wrong.
And pigbenis, I joke. I believe it.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 01, 2026, 03:52 PMBilly's bag will be coming from LSU not Memphis. I've never heard that Cal "refuses" to negotiate. Where did that come from? I've read that he won't overpay and I have no problem with that. If I were Billy, I'd trust Cal to get me to the league over Humpty Dumpty.
We absolutely need Wagner back. He would be the only true PG on the roster. He's not going anywhere.
Knox isn't a must keep but if gets Cal to expand his 8-9 man roster by one spot due to loyalty, what does it hurt?
You nor I have any idea what we're paying Knox and Wagner to return so what difference does it make as long as we have enough money to get some legit big men?
Supposedly last year Billy turned down more money from Memphis than we were willing to pay. He seems loyal, which I'm sure won't change given how much his role expanded this year.
It wouldn't shock me at all to see Knox move on. We may have recruited over him with Toure and Andrews. If those guys are as advertised, and especially if Thomas returns, Knox's minutes may go down even further. Like you I'd love to have him back and be able to go 10 deep with guys Cal trusts to actually play.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 01, 2026, 04:16 PMSupposedly last year Billy turned down more money from Memphis than we were willing to pay. He seems loyal, which I'm sure won't change given how much his role expanded this year.
It wouldn't shock me at all to see Knox move on. We may have recruited over him with Toure and Andrews. If those guys are as advertised, and especially if Thomas returns, Knox's minutes may go down even further. Like you I'd love to have him back and be able to go 10 deep with guys Cal trusts to actually play.
💯. That's the only way I see him breaking his policy and going 10 deep. Knox isn't a necessity but we won't replace him with someone else.
Quote from: red death on Apr 01, 2026, 04:16 PMStraight from the internet:
On Bidding Wars: Calipari stated he refuses to participate in bidding wars for players, saying, "I got a locker room. I can't have one guy making three times what everybody else in the locker room does".
You need to have players making 3 times what everybody else is to win a championship I'd argue.
Players are not equal these days. Whole new world.
Wagner isn't terrible. I agree. I think we can easily replace what he brings, but hey, I could be wrong.
And pigbenis, I joke. I believe it.
I always understood Cal's bidding war comments to be in regards to HS and portal recruiting, not to retaining players he signed out of HS...but I could be completely wrong.
I could see him letting Ewin walk without a bidding war because he was never "his guy". If he really wanted him he'd make it happen though.
I hate to over react based on one game but after watching the McDonald's All-American game last night, Andrews is going to get a ton of playing time. If I were Knox (and possibly Sealy as well), I'd be looking pretty diligently at the portal today.
It wasn't just last night for JJ, he killed it on the AAU circuit - Peach Jam, etc. He's the real deal.
Wagner can start at the 1 with those two elite frosh playing the 2 and 3. He's been with Cal this long, why wouldn't he stay?
We badly need the 4s and 5s and that's where we need to spend our bag. I LOVE Billy, but if he walks you've got a solid replacement (and in that case maybe you keep Knox).
The #1 player in the country is also a SF and it's down to us and Kansas.
I want Ewin back, he was a different guy when he was the starter. But we need a massive defender as well, and we have nobody to play the 4.
get the ndongo guy from georgia tech to fill a 4 spot. 6'9" 240. averaged 12/8, 55% from the field, 36% from three. 71% ft shooter.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 01, 2026, 08:54 PMget the ndongo guy from georgia tech to fill a 4 spot. 6'9" 240. averaged 12/8, 55% from the field, 36% from three. 71% ft shooter.
Would take that in a second
Also we need guys like Sealy and Wagner. We can't get down to 6 or 7 players, we need SOME depth.
It's OK to have players (Sealy) that aren't 5-stars that need time to develop. Look at Brazile.
Jordan Smith, JJ Andrews AND Abdou Toure will all be starting. If Billy comes back, JJ is even athletic enough to slide to the 4 at 225 pounds. There won't be another team in the country that has that athleticism.
They are physically incredible. Explosive drivers. Incredible verticals. All can get to the rim at will.
No player in the country made the leap Toure did his senior season. He became deadly from 3, which was holding him at a 4 star. Now he's a 5 star. He is a crazy athlete but has a better overall offensive game than any of the 3. He's an athlete like Thiero, but a better basketball player coming into college than either he was or Billy.
These 3 are winners. Smith and Toure are state champions. Toure 3 times. JJ was close.
Get a couple bigs that are good and there's no limit to what this team can accomplish.
Due to the Easter weekend, our series @ Auburn starts at 6 pm tonight.
I can sense the excitement in the air.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 02, 2026, 02:44 PMDue to the Easter weekend, our series @ Auburn starts at 6 pm tonight.
I can sense the excitement in the air.
Spring/Summer basketball? I'm in.
Ewin coming back. That's nice.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 02, 2026, 02:47 PMSpring/Summer basketball? I'm in.
Basketball and Baseball are so close.
MBB especially confuses me.
Quote from: red death on Apr 02, 2026, 12:16 PMJordan Smith, JJ Andrews AND Abdou Toure will all be starting. If Billy comes back, JJ is even athletic enough to slide to the 4 at 225 pounds. There won't be another team in the country that has that athleticism.
They are physically incredible. Explosive drivers. Incredible verticals. All can get to the rim at will.
No player in the country made the leap Toure did his senior season. He became deadly from 3, which was holding him at a 4 star. Now he's a 5 star. He is a crazy athlete but has a better overall offensive game than any of the 3. He's an athlete like Thiero, but a better basketball player coming into college than either he was or Billy.
These 3 are winners. Smith and Toure are state champions. Toure 3 times. JJ was close.
Get a couple bigs that are good and there's no limit to what this team can accomplish.
I like the idea of JJ as a small ball four.
Still want us to add some conventional power forward types as well.
This will be an unpopular opinion here, but I think JJ will struggle a little offensively next year. The way he scores will be a lot more difficult in college. He's going to be a rotation guy just on defense alone but I'm expecting hin to score in the 7-8 pts a game range. I would be surprised if he shoots 30% from 3 as a freshman. Hope I'm wrong, but I'm not as optimistic about his offensive game transitioning to college.
I only watched the second half of the McD game, but I didn't see anyone as good as any of this past years class. I think Andrews is going to be a stud. He dunked in a full football uniform during the dunk contest.
This class isn't as good as last year's but that was an exceptional class. This class has better athleticism but lack great skilled players.
I think JJ will be a really good player here. Just think it may take some for him to be a constant offensive scorer.
Quote from: vegashog on Mar 30, 2026, 12:00 PMwith knox and sealey we played 9.
Maybe we need to start with 11 that are at least somewhat serviceable since 2 are going to break.
That's a lot of chicken.
Quote from: vegashog on Mar 30, 2026, 12:00 PMwith knox and sealey we played 9.
And a healthy roster means we might still be alive but chances are we just didn't have enough menz.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 02, 2026, 11:14 PMThis will be an unpopular opinion here, but I think JJ will struggle a little offensively next year. The way he scores will be a lot more difficult in college. He's going to be a rotation guy just on defense alone but I'm expecting hin to score in the 7-8 pts a game range. I would be surprised if he shoots 30% from 3 as a freshman. Hope I'm wrong, but I'm not as optimistic about his offensive game transitioning to college.
This is why I see him getting minutes at 4. Agree with all your saying about the offense. Could see him playing at 6'7" 240 which is big enough/strong enough to guard the paint while also being athletic enough to guard a wing.
Knox has left the building.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/arkansas-sophomore-forward-karter-knox-183453410.html (https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/arkansas-sophomore-forward-karter-knox-183453410.html)
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on Apr 03, 2026, 02:11 PMKnox has left the building.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/arkansas-sophomore-forward-karter-knox-183453410.html (https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/arkansas-sophomore-forward-karter-knox-183453410.html)
The second article on that page has Acuff going third to Brooklyn. I'd hate that.
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on Apr 03, 2026, 02:11 PMKnox has left the building.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/arkansas-sophomore-forward-karter-knox-183453410.html (https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/arkansas-sophomore-forward-karter-knox-183453410.html)
Kinda expected that. That probably means BR3 and/or Thomas are likely to return.
i think that means they are feeling pretty good about someone they want from the portal.
Or Meleek coming back. I can dream.
errbody go buy some chicken nuggets so we can get the georgia and georgia tech bigs
whether thomas comes back or not, still need a wing/4 to take knox's spot. i personally don't see sealey being a big contributor next year and that leaves richmond and maybe andrews. need someone that can come in and play day one.
I'm higher on Sealy than most. The game just needs to slow down for him and I think it will. Needs to put in countless hours shooting this off season.
I keep saying don't sleep on the 7'1" kid. This is Semedo working out with a reputable trainer. He may not be a major contributor next year but he will see the floor.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWjK1pnCi4V/?igsh=OTVoMHlzbWZybjNw (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWjK1pnCi4V/?igsh=OTVoMHlzbWZybjNw)
I really hope we get BR3 back. He was exciting to watch and was a baller.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Apr 03, 2026, 05:46 PMI really hope we get BR3 back. He was exciting to watch and was a baller.
Agree. He's pretty high on my facorite players list.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 03, 2026, 05:31 PMI'm higher on Sealy than most. The game just needs to slow down for him and I think it will. Needs to put in countless hours shooting this off season.
I keep saying don't sleep on the 7'1" kid. This is Semedo working out with a reputable trainer. He may not be a major contributor next year but he will see the floor.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWjK1pnCi4V/?igsh=OTVoMHlzbWZybjNw (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWjK1pnCi4V/?igsh=OTVoMHlzbWZybjNw)
Love the left hand work.
cal said today he is pushing the scouts for richmond and thomas to be picked in the first round. if they can get that from a couple of teams, then he'll tell them to go.
apparently there's more interest in billy than some think. he can work on his shot 24/7 in the league.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 03, 2026, 04:35 PMwhether thomas comes back or not, still need a wing/4 to take knox's spot. i personally don't see sealey being a big contributor next year and that leaves richmond and maybe andrews. need someone that can come in and play day one.
Toure will be a wing as well.
I'd like to see them find one who can shoot out of the portal.
Wagner to the portal
Quote from: BEvERage on Apr 06, 2026, 11:28 AMWagner to the portal
guess he's done being a role player, wants to be the man.
Quote from: BEvERage on Apr 06, 2026, 11:28 AMWagner to the portal
I really thought he'd stay
Can't blame the kid.
Hate it, but wish him the best.
Shit. I thought he would return but I understand why he's leaving. We needed him behind JSJ.
Is the shooter from UGA who entered the portal a PG? Wilkinson maybe? Can't remember his name.
as close as he is with cal, it probably wasn't an easy decision for both of them. need to go find a johnell davis type that won't fall out of a golf cart before the season even starts.
Wilkinson is more of an off guard
We're gonna go 7 deep again next year aren't we
yes we will. we'll get no one from the portal. season's over already.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 06, 2026, 11:54 AMWe're gonna go 7 deep again next year aren't we
Before injuries.
Quote from: BASS on Apr 06, 2026, 11:31 AMguess he's done being a role player, wants to be the man.
Yeah he wants playing time
Let the rumors and chaos begin.... the portal is officially open.
I wonder who the first portal in will be?
Only rumors so far but my guess would be Somto Cyril if we can fend off Miami.
there's a ton of good 4 and 5 players entering and cyril does seem to be our 'big' man target. they will pay for him, but not so much that it means getting dregs at the other positions. they want a high major guard, versatile offensively. don't expect to have all the spots filled this week, the staff is going to be patient.
richmond and thomas will declare and go thru the process.
that's from the 247 guy.
Cyril entered the portal with a "Do Not Contact" tag so he already knows where he's going.
all about getting the numbers right.
Sounds like Cyril is headed to Miami. Next up...
see if we can keep sylla away from west virginia.
rtail enters the portal. got a year of rehab out of the deal.
https://x.com/i/status/2041581479885500441 (https://x.com/i/status/2041581479885500441)
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 07, 2026, 03:59 PMrtail enters the portal. got a year of rehab out of the deal.
Who is that?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 07, 2026, 05:40 PMWho is that?
One of the foreigners Cal brought it last year that redshirted.
dzafic has reportedly entered the portal.
Our roster should be full by now.
I don't have a huge problem with any of these departures so far...would love to see Richmond and Thomas back but both could potentially slip into the first round if their evals come back good. I think Richmond isn't enough of a scorer to be a serious 1st round pick but he's the type that could earn his way onto a roster and end up being a good pro.
Sealy would like to see him back. The big tall kid that hardly played...not the white euro guy or the other white euro guy but the other guy. I can't think of his name.
Wagner...meh. I've always been a bit mixed on him. He's good enough to want to have return but just isn't that elite to cry over if he leaves. I don't see him as the "glue" or anything we can't replace.
Knox....kinda feel the same as I did with Wagner. I'm not shocked he's bounced and not going to cry about it. He might have needed a change. I do think he's got the potential to be a lot more than we've seen out of him.
https://x.com/jonrothstein/status/2041978050330423366?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Cyril official to Miami.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Apr 12, 2026, 07:32 PMCyril official to Miami.
Some of Y'all didn't buy enough Tyson products to ensure there was enough money to pay for him.
thomas declares for the nba with the option to come back.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 13, 2026, 02:51 PMthomas declares for the nba with the option to come back.
Cool, although that kind of puts a kink in team building.
Expected. Gonna be a tough choice for him.
I think cal will know what to expect re the portal.
Got a no name big from Furman.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 14, 2026, 08:36 AMGot a no name big from Furman.
Visiting I believe but I don't reckon they are letting him visit unless there's a chance we sign him.
Maybe a depth guy or a backup plan
Can't be worse than Pringle.
Quote from: animal on Apr 14, 2026, 08:50 AMVisiting I believe but I don't reckon they are letting him visit unless there's a chance we sign him.
Maybe a depth guy or a backup plan
Committed now, but allegedly destined for the fourth big man slot in the rotation, one filled this past season by absolutely no one.
he signed. definitely a depth guy like the bosnian dude but can actually play basketball.
6'11" & 215 lbs. He needs some taters.
Quote from: Cornhogio on Apr 14, 2026, 09:25 AM6'11" & 215 lbs. He needs some taters.
with gravy.
Quote from: Cornhogio on Apr 14, 2026, 09:25 AM6'11" & 215 lbs. He needs some taters.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 14, 2026, 09:35 AMwith gravy.
And one of these after
every meal.
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He committed. Supposed to be a depth piece like Sealy. They're still trying to get a starting center.
Missed on Sylla.
Quote from: Cornhogio on Apr 14, 2026, 09:25 AM6'11" & 215 lbs. He needs some taters.
Looking at his more recent photos I'd be shocked if he's that light. Upper body is bigger than Brazile who was listed at 230 this season. Lower body looks a little small though so maybe.
Agree. He looks bigger than 215.
Good pickup
https://x.com/i/status/2044217079784513618 (https://x.com/i/status/2044217079784513618)
I like they selected a picture of him about to dunk on a faggort longhorn soy boy.
that's a really good get. funny to see fans (probably trolls) freaking out on cal and the portal.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 14, 2026, 07:57 PMthat's a really good get. funny to see fans (probably trolls) freaking out on cal and the portal.
Why didn't he spend that on Somto?? He can't close the deal on a big man. He's washed and we're broke.
Did I do that right?
pretty much.
We won't win another game.
Quote from: Gambler on Apr 14, 2026, 08:34 PMWe won't win another game.
Week goddamnit. You done gone and fucked everything up now.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 14, 2026, 08:19 PMWhy didn't he spend that on Somto?? He can't close the deal on a big man. He's washed and we're broke.
Did I do that right?
We're definitely "not making the tournament."
John is a boomer. That's all you need to know.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 14, 2026, 08:19 PMWhy didn't he spend that on Somto?? He can't close the deal on a big man. He's washed and we're broke.
Did I do that right?
Throw in "the PTB don't have the money" and "the old gray hairs say we can't compete" and you'd have a boondoggle post.
Why has Acuff not made it official that he's leaving?
Can't imagine a scenario where he would return?
Quote from: Spiderham on Apr 15, 2026, 07:29 AMWhy has Acuff not made it official that he's leaving?
Can't imagine a scenario where he would return?
I thought he announced Monday.
Quote from: Spiderham on Apr 15, 2026, 07:29 AMWhy has Acuff not made it official that he's leaving?
Can't imagine a scenario where he would return?
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Quote from: Spiderham on Apr 15, 2026, 07:29 AMWhy has Acuff not made it official that he's leaving?
Can't imagine a scenario where he would return?
This retarded shit is why we pay our dues!
Knox to Louisville. They are putting together a good squad.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 15, 2026, 08:51 AMKnox to Louisville. They are putting together a good squad.
I wonder what he's going to major in and whether it transfers from UA-Fayetteville to Louisville?
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 15, 2026, 07:39 AMI thought he announced Monday.
I don't see that officially anywhere on the Adobes.
Thomas announced he was entering the draft, but is keeping his ability to return open. I think that was Monday.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 15, 2026, 09:02 AMI wonder what he's going to major in and whether it transfers from UA-Fayetteville to Louisville?
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Wagner to George Mason.
I am underwhelmed.
Quote from: Spiderham on Apr 15, 2026, 12:47 PMWagner to George Mason.
I am underwhelmed.
Not true.
Jon Rothstein had reported that but now has taken it down. I guess it was correct but things changed.
Like a broken clock,
Hit That Line/HTL/BoaRat is correct twice a day.
:D
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 15, 2026, 09:02 AMI wonder what he's going to major in and whether it transfers from UA-Fayetteville to Louisville?
My guess is geometry, specializing in spheres measuring just under 30 inches in diameter.
Quote from: Spiderham on Apr 15, 2026, 01:35 PMJon Rothstein had reported that but now has taken it down. I guess it was correct but things changed.
Like a broken clock,
Hit That Line/HTL/BoaRat is correct twice a day.
:D
You're posting Hogville type shit about Acuff returning. I'm the only person left around here with a goddamn clue about anything.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 15, 2026, 01:53 PMYou're posting Hogville type shit about Acuff returning. I'm the only person left around here with a goddamn clue about anything.
Wow! Work in some decaf.
I asked a question. I don't think there is a chance in hell he's coming back.
I think it is strange he hasn't announced he's leaving.
Clearly you don't have a fucking clue about why he hasn't announced. Just more of your useless bullshit.
The ignore button is a sorely missed asset.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 15, 2026, 03:38 PMThe ignore button is a sorely missed asset.
We need it back. I can't believe I fought Animal for unbanning that fuckstain from Crapola.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 15, 2026, 03:38 PMThe ignore button is a sorely missed asset.
I'm about to send your IR guy a note (woopig) and let him know there's an accountant posting all day on message boards.
https://x.com/goodmanhoops/status/2044516054043439233
Insult to injury.
Let me preface this by saying that there is no way in hell he comes back and there is no way Cal would even let him come back (would probably rip up his scholarship like he did for Wagner Sr). But for fun, I was just thinking the other day how much chicken money it would take to make DA consider coming back and really put a hurting on the UA record books. Setting the over under at 12m.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 15, 2026, 03:55 PMhttps://x.com/goodmanhoops/status/2044516054043439233
Insult to injury.
Pope is the UK Pelphrey.
They had Wilkinson, Stokes, and Donnie Freeman all visit at the same time thinking they were gonna get them all but got none. That's actually impressive. You hate to see it.
And now Wright is returning to BYU. This is getting comical. Because as dry as the portal started for us, you know Pope is feeling it over there.
Fuck Kentucky basketball
What's stopping some of these deep pocket schools from paying dudes that aren't coming to them to not go to a particular school? Ethics of course...ethics is probably the answer.
Quote from: animal on Apr 15, 2026, 05:59 PMWhat's stopping some of these deep pocket schools from paying dudes that aren't coming to them to not go to a particular school? Ethics of course...ethics is probably the answer.
There are schools like Texas(and probably SJU and Louisville) paying guys just to visit them first. Not exactly the same thing but it seems to be working for them.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 15, 2026, 03:53 PMI'm about to send your IR guy a note (woopig) and let him know there's an accountant posting all day on message boards.
Do it.
Quote from: TC on Apr 15, 2026, 03:45 PMWe need it back. I can't believe I fought Animal for unbanning that fuckstain from Crapola.
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Quote from: DrMongoose on Apr 15, 2026, 06:55 PMThis 24/7/365
24/7/366 on leap years
I'm not skipping 1 day every 4 years to fuck Kentucky basketball.
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Was there an ostrich?
Quote from: Hognrock on Apr 15, 2026, 07:08 PM24/7/366 on leap years
I'm not skipping 1 day every 4 years to fuck Kentucky basketball.
If you're not doing this for Kentucky basketball and Texas football, you're doing it wrong.
5* center reclass is visiting this weekend. Give me him and the cincy big then a 3 and D wing.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 17, 2026, 11:39 AM5* center reclass is visiting this weekend. Give me him and the cincy big then a 3 and D wing.
that seems to be the rumor. he's teammates with beckham black and cj rosser, the #2 pg and the #2 forward in next year's class.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 17, 2026, 11:39 AM5* center reclass is visiting this weekend. Give me him and the cincy big then a 3 and D wing.
Pretty sure we're done at the wing. I'm hoping we can close on Ekezie and convince him to reclass. Not sure if he would be in tandem with Thiam or if it's either/or. We'll have to outbid Kansas for Thiam.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 17, 2026, 01:01 PMPretty sure we're done at the wing. I'm hoping we can close on Ekezie and convince him to reclass. Not sure if he would be in tandem with Thiam or if it's either/or. We'll have to outbid Kansas for Thiam.
Semedo coming back. Assuming Ewin gets another year, you've got four guys basically playing the same spot. Seems there's a piece missing somewhere.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 17, 2026, 01:18 PMSemedo coming back. Assuming Ewin gets another year, you've got four guys basically playing the same spot. Seems there's a piece missing somewhere.
Sealy back too
biddy said in a video last week that he doesn't think ewin will be back. who knows.
ekezie.jpeg
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 17, 2026, 02:29 PMekezie.jpeg
I count about 3 guys we could sign in that picture.
Tall black guy.
maybe the one that looks like a 7 foot center?
Dang, I forgot my /s in my comment.
Ewin hit the transfer portal. Gonna need at least 2 more bigs now.
kinda expected by what some of the recruiting guys were saying.
Quote from: Hogz on Apr 21, 2026, 05:06 PMEwin hit the transfer portal. Gonna need at least 2 more bigs now.
I think he had to in case Cal doesn't have room for him. Biddy said he thought Cal would make an exception and take him back.
Dear little 8 pounds 6 ounce baby Jesus, laying in a manger, please get us three good bigs from the portal.
Maybe we can just get 2 guards and stack em.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Apr 21, 2026, 05:18 PMI think he had to in case Cal doesn't have room for him. Biddy said he thought Cal would make an exception and take him back.
Correct. He has to enter in case he gets his waiver and Cal doesn't have a spot for him.
Same teams are loading up. Not sure how we're gonna punch into the upper echelon.
Yessoufou to the portal. He would be a really nice add if Maleek or Billy don't return.
Thiam, the big from Cincinnati chooses Michigan. Furk.
Well shit. So that leaves us with praying we have a 17-18 yr old playing for us instead of his hs team?
Wrong thread
Billy Richmond declared with the option to come back.
Very unpopular, and possibly retarded, take incoming...
Richmond will play out his eligibility at Arkansas. He is a poor man's Bobby Portis. Outside a really high motor, he has no NBA level skills.
All depends on his jump shot. He's gotten better but needs to show her can shot it around 35%.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 25, 2026, 08:58 AMVery unpopular, and possibly retarded, take incoming...
Richmond will play out his eligibility at Arkansas. He is a poor man's Bobby Portis. Outside a really high motor, he has no NBA level skills.
I pretty much agree. He is not a great ball handler, not a good shooter, too small to be a truly great rebounder, and kind of a tweener on defense...too small to guard bigger guys and too big for the really quick guards.
That said, if you watch him shooting threes in shoot arounds, he never misses. So there is a shooter in there somewhere and maybe it will slow down a little and come to him.
This kid is 16 playing up in the 17u EYBL. He put up 36 against AB's brother yesterday. Beckham had 29.
https://x.com/i/status/2048038337877828049 (https://x.com/i/status/2048038337877828049)
Mikka Muurinen is announcing on Monday morning. Trilly Donovan says he's ours.
kinda crazy. recruiting guys were saying he wanted to play for cal but the staff wasn't pursuing him really hard going into the portal period. maybe those other targets going elsewhere changed that.
tb replacement if he does indeed commit.
6'11" and 203? Christ. Someone get him some pb and nanner diarrhea burgeres. One bad fall or a stiff breeze will be the end of him.
He was 7' 223 at the Hoop Summit a couple weeks ago.
Very similar player to TB. Attitude included. Can put it on the floor better than TB.
so the kid's dad played at ualr.
i had read that his mom had played for unc and why they were considered the favorite, but just learned that about his dad.
He may have to change his 3 point celebration. He looks like he's sniffing his own finger after every make. I'll take him.
He has a bad ass Michael Myers tattoo on his arm. Sold
So we're supposed to be getting this 7' 5* kids mikka muurrinen from Finland. Says he's more of a brazile type player.
Quote from: BASS on Apr 26, 2026, 11:01 PMSo we're supposed to be getting this 7' 5* kids mikka muurrinen from Finland. Says he's more of a brazile type player.
Slim Jesus has committed to Arkansas.
and according to 247 we now have the #1 recruiting class for 2026.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 27, 2026, 09:12 AMand according to 247 we now have the #1 recruiting class for 2026.
How is Kentucky doing?
And not a single "mens" on the roster.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 27, 2026, 09:18 AMHow is Kentucky doing?
As always, they're getting exactly who they want, and anyone that goes somewhere else wasn't who they wanted anyway.
This kid is playing in Serbia. I don't know but I wouldn't e surprised if he shares an agent with the big Serbian we had on the team this year. It was said that Cal gave him a scholarship because he was cultivating a relationship with his agent.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 27, 2026, 09:18 AMHow is Kentucky doing?
pope's almost done coming up with a right hand offense.
Finnish people are weird looking.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 27, 2026, 09:18 AMAnd not a single "mens" on the roster.
They are going after Obinna Ekezie, 7'0 230ish, a 5 star in the 2027 class, to reclassify and come in this year. He's projected as a potential 1/1 in the 2027 draft if he plays this year. Looks like either Hogs or BYU. Also recruiting Micah Handlogten from Florida, 7'0 260, if his waiver is approved or the 5 to play 5 rule is approved shortly.
I know it's hard to believe, but this Finnish could looks like a more athletic Brazille. He is definitely more skilled...better handles and a better shot...quicker and more natural release.
I'd take Brazille back in heartbeat. He really committed to Arkansas and improved every year. Ended up being one my favs over the past several years.
If Finnish can be a Brazille type then that is good. Need that type player and motor.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Apr 27, 2026, 09:50 AMI know it's hard to believe, but this Finnish could looks like a more athletic Brazille. He is definitely more skilled...better handles and a better shot...quicker and more natural release.
I don't know about more athletic (Brazile was a freak - athleticism wasn't what held him back), but probably comparable. Definitely more skilled at this stage of his career.
If we add either of the two guys I mentioned above, we should be much better situated than last year. Bowser is probably comparable to Pringle...hopefully he can catch the ball. Semedo will be available in a pinch to take up five fouls and a few emergency minutes if needed. Add both Ekezie and Handlogten and the team has as high of a ceiling as any we've had in decades.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 27, 2026, 09:55 AMI don't know about more athletic (Brazile was a freak - athleticism wasn't what held him back), but probably comparable. Definitely more skilled at this stage of his career.
If we add either of the two guys I mentioned above, we should be much better situated than last year. Bowser is probably comparable to Pringle...hopefully he can catch the ball. Semedo will be available in a pinch to take up five fouls and a few emergency minutes if needed. Add both Ekezie and Handlogten and the team has as high of a ceiling as any we've had in decades.
I think you can drop the qualifier "at this stage of his career". He is more skilled than Brazile.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Apr 27, 2026, 10:10 AMI think you can drop the qualifier "at this stage of his career". He is more skilled than Brazile.
I hope so.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 27, 2026, 10:11 AMI hope so.
Well, I'm pretty sure Brazile never hit a dagger 4th quarter 3 over Jokic in international competition. So this kid has that going for him at least.
Still wish we could find a bruiser experienced big. Maybe the dude from UCF.
the guy from florida would fill that roll depending on how things shake out with the d1 committee meeting today. 5 for 5 could be voted on next month and start for the fall semester.
the lack of waivers so far seems to be because the ncaa is waiting to see the timeline, if any, that happens with that.
Quote from: BASS on Apr 26, 2026, 11:01 PMSo we're supposed to be getting this 7' 5* kids mikka muurrinen from Finland. Says he's more of a brazile type player.
I read this as 7'5", and then I read 'more athletic than TB'. :o
but I'll take 6' 10"
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Apr 27, 2026, 11:26 AMI read this as 7'5", and then I read 'more athletic than TB'. :o
but I'll take 6' 10"
He has recently been measured at a legit 7'0 and 225. The 6'10 measurement is last year.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Apr 27, 2026, 11:32 AMHe has recently been measured at a legit 7'0 and 225. The 6'10 measurement is last year.
I read somewhere that the 6'10" measurement was without shoes.
Fortunately for the Hogs nearly all players wear shoes during games.
So anonymous ACC and SEC coaches on X are saying he has attitude issues. Of course they said that about Acuff too.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 27, 2026, 11:38 AMI read somewhere that the 6'10" measurement was without shoes.
Fortunately for the Hogs nearly all players wear shoes during games.
Who was the player we had that threw his shoe during the game?
We're not winning shit until we get some Larry Johnson types to go with the Stacey Augmon types.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Apr 27, 2026, 12:34 PMWho was the player we had that threw his shoe during the game?
found it
Jacorey Williams spent three years with Arkansas basketball from 2012-15, a time in which he is most remembered for tossing teammate Rashad Madden's shoe back onto the court during an NCAA Tournament game. He transferred to Middle Tennessee State, where he earned C-USA Player of the Year honors, and has averaged 9.8 points and 5.3 rebounds for the Herd.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Apr 27, 2026, 12:03 PMSo anonymous ACC and SEC coaches on X are saying he has attitude issues. Of course they said that about Acuff too.
that is the rumor:
https://x.com/NotJ0NRoth/status/2048795218795737383?
Quote from: jdcatty on Apr 27, 2026, 01:02 PMthat is the rumor:
https://x.com/NotJ0NRoth/status/2048795218795737383?
He hoodwinks another one.
Quote from: jdcatty on Apr 27, 2026, 01:02 PMthat is the rumor:
https://x.com/NotJ0NRoth/status/2048795218795737383?
fake account. always look at what follows the @.
apparently cal's been on the kid for years. any issues i'm sure he's aware of.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 27, 2026, 09:26 AMpope's almost done coming up with a right hand offense.
Ha, that's good.
Quote from: jdcatty on Apr 27, 2026, 01:02 PMthat is the rumor:
https://x.com/NotJ0NRoth/status/2048795218795737383?
I take it as sour grapes. But we'll all see soon enough I guess. They are going on a foreign tour this summer. So basketball is right around the corner.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Apr 27, 2026, 01:31 PMI take it as sour grapes. But we'll all see soon enough I guess. They are going on a foreign tour this summer. So basketball is right around the corner.
I can't find any info on a foreign tour this summer.
Quote from: BEvERage on Apr 27, 2026, 04:08 PMI can't find any info on a foreign tour this summer.
They said it on one of the Razorback podcasts. So I'm taking their word for it. If it's wrong, blame John Nabors.
The foreign tour this summer is supposed to be either in the Bahamas or Toronto if I remember correctly. You used to only be allowed one every 4 years but the NCAA just changed the rules to allow them every year.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Apr 27, 2026, 04:48 PMThe foreign tour this summer is supposed to be either in the Bahamas or Toronto if I remember correctly. You used to only be allowed one every 4 years but the NCAA just changed the rules to allow them every year.
If I was a high school baller I'd love to play for Cal.
There should be summer college scrimmages. Let's make teams travel 1000s of miles away when there's 10 teams within driving distance.
Quote from: soldiersooie on Apr 27, 2026, 04:51 PMIf I was a high school baller I'd love to play for Cal.
this. playing during the summer is something they want to do instead of running lines.
and i think it was tourre that said in an interview that cal wants to make something happen.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 27, 2026, 04:52 PMThere should be summer college scrimmages. Let's make teams travel 1000s of miles away when there's 10 teams within driving distance.
Why? Money is apparently unlimited.
looks like 76 teams in the ncaa tourney will be approved and start this season.
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 28, 2026, 05:03 PMlooks like 76 teams in the ncaa tourney will be approved and start this season.
Blech, go back to 64. Member when they used to bitch about team number 65 getting left out? Then it turned to bitching about number 69, now it will number 77.
Fuck just put all 330 teams in the tournament. That way no one gets their fee fees hurt cuz they weren't good enough.
it's more play in games. there will still be the normal seeding of the 64.
but yeah, somebody is still going to bitch.
No need to expand. Congrats on more participation trophies.
meh, it's more college basketball.
They'll just find reason to put in a 14-16 Georgia or some such over a 27-5 Delta Valley Tech
Tournament doesn't start til second weekend.
Heck, ditch the conference tournies and let everyone in. No excuse for bitching, and if you set it up right it won't really change anything for the real 65 teams depending on how many play in spots they're competing for in the first few weeks.
Call the first two weekends to get to 65 teams the "method to the Madness"
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Apr 28, 2026, 06:45 PMHeck, ditch the conference tournies and let everyone in. No excuse for bitching, and if you set it up right it won't really change anything for the real 65 teams depending on how many play in spots they're competing for in the first few weeks.
Call the first two weekends to get to 65 teams the "method to the Madness"
I like "On the Brink of Madness"
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 25, 2026, 08:58 AMVery unpopular, and possibly retarded, take incoming...
Richmond will play out his eligibility at Arkansas. He is a poor man's Bobby Portis. Outside a really high motor, he has no NBA level skills.
This is retarded. He is not even a comp to Portis to be considered a poor man's Portis. Totally different players.
Quote from: Doc Hogaday on Apr 28, 2026, 11:36 PMThis is retarded. He is not even a comp to Portis to be considered a poor man's Portis. Totally different players.
Fun facts: Portis just completed is 11th year and has a career avg 12.1 mpg and 7.1 rpg. He's my Nextdoor neighbor. Has cool cars.
So I agree he doesn't compare to Portis.
I think more Beverly. Hot motor. Disruptor.
Quote from: Doc Hogaday on Apr 28, 2026, 11:36 PMThis is retarded. He is not even a comp to Portis to be considered a poor man's Portis. Totally different players.
Sure he does. Both have a high motor. Both rebound decently. Neither shoot good. Neither drive good. Neither offer a whole lot offensively from a consistency standpoint. Both are decent defenders. BR3 is worse than Portis at all those things. Hence, a poor man's Portis.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Apr 29, 2026, 10:00 AMSure he does. Both have a high motor. Both rebound decently. Neither shoot good. Neither drive good. Neither offer a whole lot offensively from a consistency standpoint. Both are decent defenders. BR3 is worse than Portis at all those things. Hence, a poor man's Portis.
Portis shoots nearly 40% from 3 for his career. Shot 46% his last year in college, albeit on limited volume.
Driving to the basket is probably Billy Richmond's strongest part of his game. He's also a very good on ball defender.
Not to mention they don't really play anywhere close to the same position.
https://x.com/itmecoop/status/2049498058228982081?s=46&t=Z4r2QIiNNsZM5Lty4ufQXQ (https://x.com/itmecoop/status/2049498058228982081?s=46&t=Z4r2QIiNNsZM5Lty4ufQXQ)
This made me LOL
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 29, 2026, 11:01 AMPortis shoots nearly 40% from 3 for his career. Shot 46% his last year in college, albeit on limited volume.
Driving to the basket is probably Billy Richmond's strongest part of his game. He's also a very good on ball defender.
Not to mention they don't really play anywhere close to the same position.
I've seen the light. Thanks.
cal is looking at an overseas player or two to fill out the class. sounds like they have given up on any guy that's going to need a waiver.
supposedly ekezie is going to announce that he's reclassifying by the end of the week. depending on who you're listening to, it's either arkansas, byu, or louisville.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Apr 29, 2026, 11:01 AMPortis shoots nearly 40% from 3 for his career. Shot 46% his last year in college, albeit on limited volume.
Driving to the basket is probably Billy Richmond's strongest part of his game. He's also a very good on ball defender.
Not to mention they don't really play anywhere close to the same position.
Exactly. Driving IS the best part of BR3's offensive game.
And for fuck's sake, Bobby was literally in the NBA 3-point contest at all-star weekend a couple months ago.
Quote from: Boarat on Apr 29, 2026, 11:14 AMhttps://x.com/itmecoop/status/2049498058228982081?s=46&t=Z4r2QIiNNsZM5Lty4ufQXQ (https://x.com/itmecoop/status/2049498058228982081?s=46&t=Z4r2QIiNNsZM5Lty4ufQXQ)
This made me LOL
Ekezie must have told him no. Sure as hell hope we can land him. We may vault to preseason number one if he does.
https://youtu.be/BFyTp50tinc?si=QEooMAHsd-pG_E0P Some Euro dude's take on Miikka
Quote from: animal on Apr 29, 2026, 05:31 PMhttps://youtu.be/BFyTp50tinc?si=QEooMAHsd-pG_E0P Some Euro dude's take on Miikka
That guy sounds like a European who learned English and is trying to speak with an American accent.
Watched some of the Finn's highlights. That guy is going to be a superstar. He'll be good for us, but I think he is going to be a certified stud in the NBA at some point.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Apr 29, 2026, 08:42 PMWatched some of the Finn's highlights. That guy is going to be a superstar. He'll be good for us, but I think he is going to be a certified stud in the NBA at some point.
If ekezie chooses us.. can you imagine what this team will be?
JSJ
JJ Andrews
Abdou toure
Mikka murrinen
Obina Ezekie
Holy Moses
Well fuck Ezekie...didn't want him anyway.
Quote from: Zoso on May 04, 2026, 04:02 PMWell fuck Ezekie...didn't want him anyway.
Looks like we're gonna be playing 5 out
Oh my. That gave me wood. If we coulda landed Ezekie we'd have been natty favorites.
Maybe we can still get chinelu's back up from Florida, supposed to be an unknown stud. 7'0" 260lb true center.
https://x.com/i/status/2057632490987168220 (https://x.com/i/status/2057632490987168220)
Quote from: BASS on May 21, 2026, 10:11 PMOh my. That gave me wood. If we coulda landed Ezekie we'd have been natty favorites.
Maybe we can still get chinelu's back up from Florida, supposed to be an unknown stud. 7'0" 260lb true center.
Handlogten. Not really an unknown...good player, but was behind probably the best frontline in the country.
Seems likely that we will get him if the NCAA approves his waiver for another year.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 22, 2026, 07:56 AMHandlogten. Not really an unknown...good player, but was behind probably the best frontline in the country.
Seems likely that we will get him if the NCAA approves his waiver for another year.
So what you're saying is there's no chance he gets the waiver. Or he does get it and then gets arrested by Fayetteville PD after the first game.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on May 22, 2026, 12:41 PMSo what you're saying is there's no chance he gets the waiver. Or he does get it and then gets arrested by Fayetteville PD after the first game.
Probably the latter. That would be worst case for us. Commit to Handlogten, spurning other options, then have him either get arrested or injured.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 21, 2026, 11:20 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2057632490987168220 (https://x.com/i/status/2057632490987168220)
That picture, and more specifically how old the other people in that picture look, makes me feel old.
https://x.com/draftexpress/status/2057898196131832125?s=46
This would affect us with Mikka. Of course the NCAA is going to fuck it up.
This is weird....why would they suddenly do that when at the same time there's legit G league guys trying to get back into college and I believe some did it last season so the genie is out of the bottle.
surely that twitter is click-bait
https://x.com/GarthGlissman/status/2057912479317979649
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on May 22, 2026, 03:36 PMhttps://x.com/draftexpress/status/2057898196131832125?s=46
This would affect us with Mikka. Of course the NCAA is going to fuck it up.
Everything I can find on it points to him likely being cleared to play for us. This rule focuses on players that had a "professional focus", were enriched beyond what a typical hs recruit can be (i.e. getting paid above and beyond what one would reasonably need for food and housing), or has had multiple years playing professionally. None of that really fits here. He only played about 6 months for the Belgrade team and he maintained a "clear educational and nexus intent" outside of that single season. If anything, he might just have to repay some amount or sit a few games if it's decided he received money in excess of a cost of living expense.
the school has already put up an initial $400k for the buyout. another installment of up to $1 million will be due according to his draft position after this season but i can't find exactly who will be responsible for that. if he went from europe straight to the nba the team that drafts him would pay it.
Quote from: vegashog on May 22, 2026, 07:37 PMthe school has already put up an initial $400k for the buyout. another installment of up to $1 million will be due according to his draft position after this season but i can't find exactly who will be responsible for that. if he went from europe straight to the nba the team that drafts him would pay it.
I'm wondering if there's private assurance of a two+ year commitment to Arkansas? Seems like a lot of money to blow in addition to probably some NIL on top of that. Kid should be a massive ratings hit for us though. So that alone could be worth it in certain circles. I don't think we have to worry about him gettng cleared it would be monumentally dumb of the NCAA to do that (that's what I'm worried about).
got a 7 foot string bean. prodject player.
Maper Makur come on down!
richmond, as expected, will return. word is thomas got a late 1st deal and is gone.
they have to commit one way or another by 12:59 pm wednesday night.
When they were talking Thomas at 29 or 30, I thought we might have a chance. Lately it's been 25-30. Supposedly 2 teams have given him draft guarantees, so he's gone.
Quote from: Lurk on May 25, 2026, 01:30 PMLately it's been 25-30. Supposedly 2 teams have given him draft guarantees, so he's gone.
that would be between $4.7 to $5.1 million guaranteed. arkansas isn't going to give him anything close to that and i bet cal told him to go get paid to practice his game for the next two seasons and get that option year.
How can a team give him a draft guarantee? (Just curious)
Quote from: DrMongoose on May 25, 2026, 03:10 PMHow can a team give him a draft guarantee? (Just curious)
handshake deal that the team will draft them with one of their picks at a certain spot if the player is still available. in return the player agrees to certain things, usually not working out or sharing medical records with other teams.
jwill got one from okc and thiero did the same with the lakers in last years draft.
Thomas would very likely play his way into the lottery next year. Someone is going to get a '27 lottery pick in the mid-late 20s a year early. Not surprised he's getting a guarantee.
why take the risk of an injury, jsj and toure being really good and taking minutes, or just having a bad season? too many variables to walk away from money on the table imo.
Quote from: Barton Fink on May 25, 2026, 03:29 PMThomas would very likely play his way into the lottery next year. Someone is going to get a '27 lottery pick in the mid-late 20s a year early. Not surprised he's getting a guarantee.
Yep. I'm guessing he probably has a $3MM deal on the table from Cal but it won't be enough to keep him out of the draft.
Quote from: vegashog on May 25, 2026, 03:21 PMhandshake deal that the team will draft them with one of their picks at a certain spot if the player is still available. in return the player agrees to certain things, usually not working out or sharing medical records with other teams.
jwill got one from okc and thiero did the same with the lakers in last years draft.
Thanks, it makes sense.
Chinelu back to Florida. Hope that helps us get handlogten.
Or are we finished with maper makur?
Quote from: BASS on May 26, 2026, 03:26 PMChinelu back to Florida. Hope that helps us get handlogten.
Or are we finished with maper makur?
might be that there is only so much tyson chickens to go around.
payboards are saying the staff is going to sign another contributing big man, not a project. if thomas stays in the draft there's more than enough money.
https://x.com/MeleekMuse/status/2059401522111254806
Didn't want him back anyway :sarcasm:
No surprise. I think he will develop into a solid pro.
some rumblings that richmond may have gotten a deal for a pick in the mid 30s. for reference jwill was picked at 34 and thiero at 36.
we'll find out sometime today.
Quote from: vegashog on May 27, 2026, 11:45 AMsome rumblings that richmond may have gotten a deal for a pick in the mid 30s. for reference jwill was picked at 34 and thiero at 36.
we'll find out sometime today.
Damn. Hopefully he sees himself as a 1st round lock with one more year while pocketing a good amount of nil.
billy got a deal, staying in the draft.
That really really sucks
but wait. rothstein who said he was staying in the draft now says he's returning.
Sounds like Billy extorted us.
Quote from: Boarat on May 27, 2026, 06:09 PMSounds like Billy extorted us.
That may be a little harsh. Maybe negotiations were still in progress.
Quote from: vegashog on May 26, 2026, 07:56 PMhttps://x.com/MeleekMuse/status/2059401522111254806
Why post a pic of him in a Hog uni with the caption "Staying". I know he probably means "staying" in the draft but it's very misleading at first glance.
This kinda shit just piss me off.
Somebody tell the chicken man to get his checkbook out. We need Billy one more year.
Quote from: Corn Pop on May 27, 2026, 07:49 PMSomebody tell the chicken man to get his checkbook out. We need Billy one more year.
Keep up. He is coming back
Richmond is coming back.
RE: Richmond
One team making a "guarantee" just seems silly to risk getting passed over if someone else slips and they end up going with that guy over you. Much better to take the guaranteed NIL loot (I assume better than 2nd round money) and then be in a better position next season (potentially). Richmond could easily become another TB that ends up figuring out he can make some real money just staying in college for four or five years (however many they get now), then mature into a very draft-able player that's ready to play minutes in the NBA.
There is a guy on X who says Maleek's agent says he is coming back too. Not many followers...probably a troll...but...
draft express says his name was not withdrawn. looks like he's gone.
there were a couple of guards that were projected higher higher than him who opted out and returned to school yesterday evening, so he's a solid first rounder.
Quote from: Usafhawg on May 27, 2026, 07:59 PMKeep up. He is coming back
I never saw anything official, just contradictory speculation. Thanks for the lecture. Welcome back.
Here's a deep dive of the post-draft roster.
It's a bit of a slog to read, including one runaway train of a sentence that contains 93 words. But, the substance is helpful if you fight all the way through.
https://www.fayvillains.com/2026/05/29/is-arkansas-roster-ready-for-primetime-in-2027/
Hogs sign multigame deal with Arizona. Neutral site in Phoenix next year, BWA 27-28, Tucson 28-29, neutral site TBD but closer to Arkansas 29-30.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/arkansas-arizona-multi-year-basketball-series/
I like it. I'm guessing that last game will be in Dallas.
Good to know Cal plans on coaching for another 4-5 years, minimum.
Our big white guy from Croatia or Serbia, wherever he's from, signed with UCONN. Didn't expect that.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Jun 02, 2026, 01:01 PMOur big white guy from Croatia or Serbia, wherever he's from, signed with UCONN. Didn't expect that.
To quote an old NBA coach: "You can't teach 7 feet".
We all know how this ends.
Probably in a tourney game against UCONN next year.
If we do, he won't be on the floor.
Arkansas sports seems to follow a trend
Can't get DTs, OLs, or Big Men (basketball), or more attractive female basketball coaches
UNC will be good this year.
https://x.com/i/status/2062720574862897594 (https://x.com/i/status/2062720574862897594)
so that's arizona, michigan st., and unc all on the road.
and with the muurinen kid being born in finland and playing most of his basketball overseas, his lack of an accent was a little surprising to me.
https://x.com/RazorbackMBB/status/2062676651801026671
He looks like Handsome Squidward.
But regarding his accent, who was the Finnish or Danish kid we had under Bert? He didn't have much of an accent either if I remember correctly.
Quote from: flash23 on Jun 05, 2026, 09:07 AMHe looks like Handsome Squidward.
But regarding his accent, who was the Finnish or Danish kid we had under Bert? He didn't have much of an accent either if I remember correctly.
Froholt
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jun 04, 2026, 09:47 PMUNC will be good this year.
https://x.com/i/status/2062720574862897594 (https://x.com/i/status/2062720574862897594)
They missed a chance to create some hype by not sending LSU to NC State
Boom!
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supposedly going to reclassify for this season.
Oh Lord, please deliver us a big man.
Seriously, with ekezie we'd be #1. Stupid Louisville
Anything on Ewing?
Quote from: Gambler on Jun 05, 2026, 07:50 PMAnything on Ewing?
I thought we were going after handlogten?
Quote from: vegashog on Jun 05, 2026, 07:15 PMsupposedly going to reclassify for this season.
Guess he didn't cost anymore than Thomas was going to. Speaking of, saw an article today from Chicago where they were calling Thomas the sleeper they couldn't pass on.
We've been so spoiled already that this doesn't even seem to have anybody excited. This is kind of a big deal.
We're going to be a better team this year than we were last. Even without a big-time big man.
I mean hell, move murrinen to the 5 and get toure or Andrews in at the 4, Billy at the 3, Smith at the 2, Thompson running point.
That's basically the spurs line up right now.
Quote from: BASS on Jun 05, 2026, 08:17 PMI mean hell, move murrinen to the 5 and get toure or Andrews in at the 4, Billy at the 3, Smith at the 2, Thompson running point.
That's basically the spurs line up right now.
Toure and Andrews are men already. Andrews dunked in a football uniform at one of the AAU tournaments.
Thompson is unreal from 3, on top of being the best pg in the class.
Quote from: Lurk on Jun 05, 2026, 08:27 PMToure and Andrews are men already. Andrews dunked in a football uniform at one of the AAU tournaments.
Andrews is fucking ripped. As long as he doesn't balloon like dad.
The Finnish guy will get abused at the 5. He's a perimeter player. We desperately need a big that can be the enforcer and give some solid minutes.
thompson commits. now to wait for his reclass decision.
https://x.com/razorbackmbb/status/2064878019223626212?s=46
Feels surreal to have this much attention on the program.
Quote from: GeoHogsGeo on Jun 11, 2026, 07:42 AMFeels surreal to have this much attention on the program.
However Lucy rips the football away this time will be especially painful.
These guys are a good follow. Breaks down the Davion Thompson situation. Shot 52% from three in a high volume in the latest eyebl tournament. Worth a watch.
rumor on a payboard is sealey got a knee.
Sucks if true. I think he's got a lot of upside.
Yep. The Arkansas Curse continues.
supposedly an acl. pretty much done for the season.
Not that it's good but if we were counting on Sealy to make a run next year then we have major issues.
Probably I'm guessing means we gotta go buy another body to put on the roster.
I don't think so. Especially if Thompson reclassifies.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jun 13, 2026, 07:15 PMI don't think so. Especially if Thompson reclassifies.
The only way he doesn't reclassify after the Peach Jam is if his academics aren't in order.
The timing of the commit makes me think he plans to reclassify. We shall see.
https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/article/arkansas-basketball-offer-caleb-ourigou-john-calipari-reclass-ros-287744507/
I feel like he's trying to build a core group of guys that may be 3 or 4 year guys kind of coinciding with his desire to close out his career on a high note. Maybe the market for the older guys just wasn't there this season...idk. It'll be a really good team but it's going to show it's age in the biggest moments. It just feels like he's aiming for a long term 3 to 5 year window and then he's done.
looks like a big guy from the russian national team might be joining the roster.
cal's contract ends in april 2029, so three more seasons to finish putting the 20 guys he said he wanted in the nba?
I hope like hell he'll give us 5 more years because the decline will be ugly. We're already taking $ from baseball and will take more from basketball once he's gone in a desperate to attempt to go 5-7 in football.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jun 15, 2026, 12:47 PMI hope like hell he'll give us 5 more years because the decline will be ugly. We're already taking $ from baseball and will take more from basketball once he's gone in a desperate to attempt to go 5-7 in football.
This may be a dumb question, but does Cal have a coaching tree? An heir apparent type?
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jun 15, 2026, 06:55 PMThis may be a dumb question, but does Cal have a coaching tree? An heir apparent type?
Hoping we learn from Auburn's error.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jun 15, 2026, 06:55 PMThis may be a dumb question, but does Cal have a coaching tree? An heir apparent type?
Not really much of a tree. I think Bruser Flint (basically his Mike Anderson) and that guy that was at Louisville when the hooker thing came out (basically his TJ Cleveland but with hookers). I'm probably forgetting someone though.
There just aren't a lot of Calipari types out there to be had. I've never been a fan but it's hard not to like the motherfucker as coach of the hogs.
lunardi has us as a 2 seed in his latest bracketology. highest we've ever been since they started this bracket predicting crap.
also we're getting a russian center that played in spain's u-22 league last year and averaged 13.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. 6'10" and 225 lbs, he's skinny, but surely the euro league play will help guys like him and murrinen be prepared for sec play.
team will play a four game exhibition slate against international teams in the bahamas starting the 29th of next month.
https://x.com/ConnorGoodson/status/2067690202152235297
the russian kid committed.
Just saw a snippet of an interview of Billy Richmond saying he calls Muurinen "baby Dirk". I'll take that.
I've seen people talk about the Russian kid like he js a stiff or a project. If he is on the Russian National Team, he can play.
I watched video of him. Lots of short stuff off the glass(not sure he can dunk) and a decent shot from deep. The video I watched didn't show any defense which is what we need.
I think he's somewhere in between. He's not a a starter but he's not the Bosnian goon from last year either. We have 5 guys 6'11" or taller.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jun 18, 2026, 08:57 PMI think he's somewhere in between. He's not a a starter but he's not the Bosnian goon from last year either. We have 5 guys 6'11" or taller.
We invoking the hack-a-shaq defense this year?
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jun 18, 2026, 08:57 PMI think he's somewhere in between. He's not a a starter but he's not the Bosnian goon from last year either. We have 5 guys 6'11" or taller.
He is a nice 3 point shooter and moves really well, like a guard, from the highlights I have seen.
Now, the Finn...Billy Richmond has christened him, Baby Dirk.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jun 19, 2026, 12:34 PMHe is a nice 3 point shooter and moves really well, like a guard, from the highlights I have seen.
Now, the Finn...Billy Richmond has christened him, Baby Dirk.
Matt Zimmerman is in a lot of videos going crazy over Baby Dirk. Talking about how he already plays like a pro and how skilled he is offensively.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jun 19, 2026, 12:34 PMHe is a nice 3 point shooter and moves really well, like a guard, from the highlights I have seen.
Now, the Finn...Billy Richmond has christened him, Baby Dirk.
I am not the father.
I'm trying to temper my expectations. I remember a time when Connor Vannover was "Baby Dirk"...or something idk. Nobody bothered to see that he looked great playing against wheel chair league guys and had the stamina of a 90 year old terminally ill person.
Quote from: animal on Jun 20, 2026, 05:35 PMI'm trying to temper my expectations. I remember a time when Connor Vannover was "Baby Dirk"...or something idk. Nobody bothered to see that he looked great playing against wheel chair league guys and had the stamina of a 90 year old terminally ill person.
Surely playing in a euro league had him better prepared than vanover
Chuck is saying a former hog pro that is working out with the team is saying he might be the number one pick in the draft.
Quote from: Lurk on Jun 20, 2026, 06:04 PMChuck is saying a former hog pro that is working out with the team is saying he might be the number one pick in the draft.
Just trying to imagine what we'd be if we'd gotten okezie.
We might not have been '91 unlv good, but close
Way too much optimism. I refuse to believe.
Quote from: BASS on Jun 20, 2026, 05:53 PMSurely playing in a euro league had him better prepared than vanover
the kid is a consensus 5* and was down to michigan, arkansas, and cancelled visits to unc and dook. i don't remember anyone having vannover pegged as anything but what he ended up being.
random thought - When was the last time anyone was referred to as "lanky"? Are any of our new guys lanky?
Well worth the listen if you want to get irrationally exuberant. :)
Really nice to hear someone other than an Arkansas homer predict that Mikka will be a top five pick.
https://x.com/jonrothstein/status/2069206822213267738
We play Bama, LSU, and Missouri home and home this year.
Pretty soft home schedule
Bama actually comes to Fayetteville.
ncaa adopts the 5 year rule, no waivers. those that completed their 4th year of eligibility this spring are done. redshirts are gone except for religious missions, military, or maternity reasons.
while probably the right move, there's more than likely already a queue forming for lawsuits.
The mormons fixin to get a healthy boost of souls
Quote from: vegashog on Jun 23, 2026, 02:02 PMncaa adopts the 5 year rule, no waivers. those that completed their 4th year of eligibility this spring are done. redshirts are gone except for religious missions, military, or maternity reasons.
while probably the right move, there's more than likely already a queue forming for lawsuits.
Now fix the portal.
Quote from: vegashog on Jun 23, 2026, 02:02 PMncaa adopts the 5 year rule, no waivers. those that completed their 4th year of eligibility this spring are done. redshirts are gone except for religious missions, military, or maternity reasons.
while probably the right move, there's more than likely already a queue forming for lawsuits.
"Maternity reasons"? I guess that would only applied to certain Vanderbilt players.
Quote from: HogOfWar on Jun 23, 2026, 03:35 PM"Maternity reasons"? I guess that would only applied to certain Vanderbilt players.
And Aggies
Looks like Thomas won't be taken in the 1st rd. Should have came back. Unless he got some deal out of the team that eventually drafts him
https://x.com/ozzymaverickx/status/2070562777505333265?s=61&t=Y0HnJInXBN48z6WJDbQHzQ
6'10" 215. He has been the hottest name out of the Nike camps this summer.
If he reclassifies to this year, that should complete the team.
This may be Cals best class ever... you know it chaps Kentuckys ass.
We got a lot of tall skinny boys.
Can we introduce them to the catfish hole all you can eat nights?
I hope a couple of them have a mean streak in them. We need some badasses.
Quote from: Spiderham on Jun 26, 2026, 04:07 PMhttps://x.com/ozzymaverickx/status/2070562777505333265?s=61&t=Y0HnJInXBN48z6WJDbQ
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6'10" 215. He has been the hottest name out of the Nike camps this summer.
If he reclassifies to this year, that should complete the team.
Don't fall for Ozzy's bullshit. Massive attention whore.
And Origou is supposedly closer to 240 now.
We at least have enough to rotate big men now. All of the final four teams last year were huge and had multiple rim protectors. You can't coach size.
We're going to be a lot better on defense this year. More athletic too.
I hope he can get most of them to stay for 2 yrs. At least the ones that aren't one and done.
opponents for the tourney in the bahamas at the end of the month are, the bahama national team, the canadian college national champs, another canadian college that made their elite 8, and a team from columbia that won their top pro league.
should be no problem but because we are the youngest team in d1 and return one part time starter, it could be a little interesting at times.
https://x.com/KevoPosts/status/2075026360939282743?s=20
That video shows some really ugly basketball.
I don't think Spears is the #1 player in that class. I like Black, Rosser and a couple others better.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jul 09, 2026, 10:54 AMI don't think Spears is the #1 player in that class. I like Black, Rosser and a couple others better.
but his daddy works at espn, so he's number 1 in their list.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jul 09, 2026, 10:54 AMI don't think Spears is the #1 player in that class. I like Black, Rosser and a couple others better.
Do we have a shot at Black? Musselmans team should be a lot better this year and he's starting to recruit at an elite level.
georgetown and dook are the current favorites for black. cal has no connection with the family, but who knows.
looks like he's not seriously considering usc right now.
I think we have as good a shot as any. AB was at the EYBL event talking with Cal. AB and his brother have been on campus a couple times over the last year.
Muss should have his most talented roster this year. I think they would have to be really good to get Black. Or, offer up a ton of NIL. That said, they will be in the mix.
We've got some defenders this year.
spears commits to texass and will reclassify.
Texas will be pretty good this year.
https://x.com/SCNext/status/2075656110602609042?s=20
That can't be accurate, where's Kentucky?
I watched a ranking show that ranked shooting guards for next year and Jordan Smith was ranked third on his list. Wilkerson was ranked fairly high but I don't remember where.
Wilkerson is gonna surprise some people. Kid can score and is more athletic than you think.
Man I wish Maleek was returning. Hes gonna be a good pro.
Finishes with 30/7
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jul 12, 2026, 04:50 PMMan I wish Maleek was returning. Hes gonna be a good pro.
Finishes with 30/7
He's going to be nasty when his body matures.
Quote from: Lurk on Jul 12, 2026, 07:01 PMHe's going to be nasty when his body matures.
A standard belief of Catholic priests.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 12, 2026, 07:47 PMA standard belief of Catholic priests.
Woopig quality post.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 12, 2026, 07:47 PMA standard belief of Catholic priests.
just top notch. well done.
Caleb Ourigou has committed to the Hogs.
6'10", 250ish center who is reclassifying from the 2027 class.
Ceiling of this team just went up pretty significantly.
https://x.com/JoeTipton/status/2077024069413679562?s=20
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jul 14, 2026, 08:42 AMCaleb Ourigou has committed to the Hogs.
6'10", 250ish center who is reclassifying from the 2027 class.
Ceiling of this team just went up pretty significantly.
https://x.com/JoeTipton/status/2077024069413679562?s=20
The Nike tournament is this week, so Thompson will be on board after it. What a class.
Damn, chicken man wants his Natty now, and more dino nuggies. This reclassification stuff could be a boon for college basketball.
Quote from: razor5396 on Jul 14, 2026, 10:21 AMDamn, chicken man wants his Natty now, and more dino nuggies. This reclassification stuff could be a boon for college basketball.
Plus with NBA age restrictions, we get some of these young men for at least two years.
I know we're cursed and it would never work out this way for us, but it would be great to have a season where we just curb stomp all of college basketball.
It would probably single handedly bring about reform to all of this NIL and transfer portal madness.
Quote from: razor5396 on Jul 14, 2026, 10:21 AMDamn, chicken man wants his Natty now, and more dino nuggies. This reclassification stuff could be a boon for college basketball.
Go to the prom or make a million dollars, live like a king and develop your game against equal talent?
Quote from: Spiderham on Jul 14, 2026, 12:02 PMPlus with NBA age restrictions, we get some of these young men for at least two years.
So you're saying we will be back-to-back champs?!?!
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Well we have several options in the front court. Gonna be interesting to see how it plays out.
Not so fast. Nothing happens until the statue is built.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 14, 2026, 12:06 PMI know we're cursed and it would never work out this way for us, but it would be great to have a season where we just curb stomp all of college basketball.
It would probably single handedly bring about reform to all of this NIL and transfer portal madness.
Sealy already got a knee injury. Just waiting for another one, then maybe an Achilles in the 1st pre-season game.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Jul 14, 2026, 02:32 PMSealy already got a knee injury. Just waiting for another one, then maybe an Achilles in the 1st pre-season game.
Someone will be academically inelig...sorry, they don't do that anymore.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jul 14, 2026, 03:10 PMSomeone will be academically inelig...sorry, they don't do that anymore.
They'd make an exception for Arkansas. There will be a sudden surge of academic ineligibility decisions.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jul 14, 2026, 03:10 PMSomeone will be academically inelig...sorry, they don't do that anymore.
#jessepatephace
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jul 14, 2026, 08:42 AMCaleb Ourigou has committed to the Hogs.
6'10", 250ish center who is reclassifying from the 2027 class.
Ceiling of this team just went up pretty significantly.
https://x.com/JoeTipton/status/2077024069413679562?s=20
Cue the Bad Boys Reggie scene "N, you at least 30". If that dude is a 2027 kid I need to know his diet and workout plan for my '27 kid's benefit.
I thought we knew this info last week? That he was coming here and reclassifying?
I hope we turn into '91 unlv. Apart from the tanking against Duke in the final four for the Vegas mob.
We beat Duke like a drum that year, 22 points I want to say, may be way off. Unlv beat us like a cat playing with a mouse in barnhill. No way that unlv team loses to that Duke team anywhere anyhow if they are both playing straight up.
The regular season they were unbeaten and averaged a 41 point margin of victory.
But I will argue until I'm dead that is the best college team ever assembled. Fuck UCLA.
And the 91 Razorbacks are a top 20 all-time team.
Have we ever had the number 1 class? What's the highest we've had previously?
Quote from: aaron on Jul 15, 2026, 10:01 AMHave we ever had the number 1 class? What's the highest we've had previously?
I thought 1995-1996 was ranked #1 (at least by some) or really high.
Jesse Pate, Kareem Reid, Derek Hood, the Shoota.
Quote from: PHARMHOG on Jul 15, 2026, 10:35 AMI thought 1995-1996 was ranked #1 (at least by some) or really high.
Jesse Pate, Kareem Reid, Derek Hood, the Shoota.
ESPN, probably the only ranking service at the time, indeed had that class number one. I remember watching their recruiting special.
This is our first #1 class in the internet era.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 14, 2026, 03:44 PMThey'd make an exception for Arkansas. There will be a sudden surge of academic ineligibility decisions.
They will suspend a couple of our guys for studying too hard.
When that first foreign kid signed it wasn't a week later and the NCAA was like "We gotta crack down on foreign born guys that were clearly pros already"...and then same NCAA a week after that allowed a kid that had played one or two seasons in the G league back into college.
As expected, Davion Thompson has reclassified.
Quote from: Lurk on Jul 17, 2026, 09:43 PMAs expected, Davion Thompson has reclassified.
How could there possibly be any minutes for this player next season?
Quote from: olive_branch_hog on Jul 18, 2026, 05:45 PMHow could there possibly be any minutes for this player next season?
Was that sarcasm? He's or starting pg. Jsj will play the 2.
I think JSJ plays the 1 and Wilkinson plays the 2.
Quote from: olive_branch_hog on Jul 18, 2026, 05:45 PMHow could there possibly be any minutes for this player next season?
3 point shooting.
Quote from: Lurk on Jul 18, 2026, 07:07 PM3 point shooting.
This. By all reports, he's a legit sniper.
At this rate we'll have high school sophomores reclassifying...always a race to get that 2nd contract. Didn't some kids back in the day go an extra year of high school to "prep school" which were really football and basketball factories? I guess that's pretty much over now?
Yeah, I am a little confused about our roster. Aren't we about full?
We're full now with Davion Thompson and Caleb Ourigbou. We should finally have a legit 10 man rotation though I expect Cal to keep it around 8 by post season.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jul 19, 2026, 10:48 AMWe're full now with Davion Thompson and Caleb Ourigbou. We should finally have a legit 10 man rotation though I expect Cal to keep it around 8 by post season.
I think he's trying to bad luck proof the team. After two seasons he knows how things work out here.
Quote from: olive_branch_hog on Jul 18, 2026, 05:45 PMHow could there possibly be any minutes for this player next season?
1
JSJ 30 min
Wilk 5 min
DT 5 min
2
Wilk 25 min
Tourre 10 min
DT 5 min
3
Billy 20 min
Tourre 10 min
JJ 10 min
4
Mika 25 min
Bowser 5 min
Smedo 5 min
JJ 5 min
5
Bowser 15 min
Oreo 20 min
Fro 5 min
JSJ 30 min
Wilk 30 min
Mika 25 min
Bowser 25 min
Billy 20 min
Tourre 20 min
Oreo 20 min
JJ 15 min
DT 10 min
Smedo 5 min
Fro 5 min
That's an 11 man rotation - no way Cal actually goes that deep. So DT, Smedo, and Fro probably only get significant minutes if/when one of the top 8 are injured.
I think Bowser starts at the 5 to begin the year but Caleb gets more minutes eventually.
Wilk is our leading scorer
JSJ wins SEC freshman of the year
Tourre wins SEC 6th man of the year
Cal will figure it out, that is why we are playing him $6-8 million a year.
In Cal we trust
I don't think Cal is the kind of coach that promises starting positions. I trust him to figure out who the best five are to put on the court from watching practices.
All of the National recruiting guys are saying that when Cal walks into the building to watch a kid, Arkansas immediately becomes a favorite to land them. It's good to be relevant again.
He's our James Woods from Diggstown. He walks in...wiggles his tie a bit and suddenly the kid is ours, he walks out.
On his pod this morning, Curtis Wilkerson said that Beckham Black will likely get Flagg/Dybantsa money. It will be interesting to see how Cal plays it. He said the Hogs, Horns, USC, and Dook are the top 4 with the Horns trending but no clear favorite. He just scheduled a visit to Austin.
Playing Indiana at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17th.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Jul 20, 2026, 01:21 PMPlaying Indiana at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17th.
Are we playing anybody worth a damn in non-conference at BWA?
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Jul 20, 2026, 04:24 PMAre we playing anybody worth a damn in non-conference at BWA?
None that have been announced yet. Sounds like it's harder than we think to get P4 teams to come here. I thought we might get a Gonzaga series but that may be an exhibition instead.
Yep, Gonzaga will be exhibition.
Arkansas commit Caleb Ourigou has reclassified into the 2026 class to play for the Razorbacks this season, he told @Rivals.
Let's just skip football season and go straight to basketball
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He's a big old boy at barely eighteen. He was going to be Florida's top target for next year.
Quote from: Lurk on Jul 21, 2026, 12:16 PMHe's a big old boy at barely eighteen. He was going to be Florida's top target for next year.
He will be again
Quote from: bigpig on Jul 21, 2026, 02:55 PMHe will be again
Well only if he enters the portal because no way these guys are getting negotiated with while under someone's else's roof
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Cal must have volunteered for the third game. I like it.
I couldn't be more excited for basketball.
https://x.com/jacksoncollier/status/2080420717678518473?s=46
wasn't officially announced, but kamani johnson has been on staff for a bit. working with the forwards and hopefully showing them that it doesn't take the most talent or hype not to play like a pussy.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jul 23, 2026, 07:12 PMhttps://x.com/jacksoncollier/status/2080420717678518473?s=46
Oh shit, my piss is hot. I think we surprise everyone and fuck some shit up this year and end up a number one seed.
Quote from: BASS on Jul 23, 2026, 07:37 PMOh shit, my piss is hot. I think we surprise everyone and fuck some shit up this year and end up a number one seed.
The Finn is like a more talented TB. I swear he looks even more athletic than TB.
I don't think he is quite as athletic as TB. May not be as good a shooter either, but he's got good mechanics. I'm interested in seeing how well he shoots it. He can handle the ball and get to the rim better than TB. He seems to be a pretty good offensive rebounder too.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jul 23, 2026, 08:22 PMI don't think he is quite as athletic as TB. May not be as good a shooter either, but he's got good mechanics. I'm interested in seeing how well he shoots it. He can handle the ball and get to the rim better than TB. He seems to be a pretty good offensive rebounder too.
He is a lot better shooter than TB.
He shot below 30% last year in Euro ball. He has good mechanics. Not saying he can't be a better shooter than TB but he's gonna have to prove it.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jul 23, 2026, 07:42 PMThe Finn is like a more talented TB. I swear he looks even more athletic than TB.
My immediate
white guy euro comparison is
Toni Kukoč TB didn't develop his shot overnight it came with time. TB came into college as a kid that sprouted several inches and was absolutely a bit of a late bloomer.
Mikka is far more polished than TB was as a freshman. TB had a growth spurt as he was entering college which changed his position from primarily being a 3 to a 4. Took him some time to adjust to that.
and you thought you were done with flosports for the year.
Outside of JSJ, no love from Jeff Borzello of espn.
Not in the top 10 title contents or the 10 potential trans to make a leap.
He mentioned Florida. Texas, Tennessee, and Missouri.
youngest team in the country, only returning one part time starter. let them yap, things will change by march.
coach z has player profile videos on his twitterx. reading the payboard, the maker guy has been the biggest surprise. mikha was having his way inside until he showed up. also toure seems to be much better than advertised. jsj doesn't have great handles when being defended hard. will get to see saturday evening.
edit: first game is friday.
Quote from: BASS on Jul 27, 2026, 01:12 PMOutside of JSJ, no love from Jeff Borzello of espn.
Not in the top 10 title contents or the 10 potential trans to make a leap.
He mentioned Florida. Texas, Tennessee, and Missouri.
I mean I'm not surprised that espn would feature them, but I am pretty floored that we would have a Trans leaping team, let alone a title contending one.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 27, 2026, 01:24 PMyoungest team in the country, only returning one part time starter. let them yap, things will change by march.
coach z has player profile videos on his twitterx. reading the payboard, the maker guy has been the biggest surprise. mikha was having his way inside until he showed up. also toure seems to be much better than advertised. jsj doesn't have great handles when being defended hard. will get to see saturday evening.
edit: first game is friday.
Those Z breakdowns are great.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Jul 27, 2026, 04:01 PMI mean I'm not surprised that espn would feature them, but I am pretty floored that we would have a Trans leaping team, let alone a title contending one.
Potential... I have no idea how my phone got trans
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 27, 2026, 01:24 PMyoungest team in the country, only returning one part time starter. let them yap, things will change by march.
coach z has player profile videos on his twitterx. reading the payboard, the maker guy has been the biggest surprise. mikha was having his way inside until he showed up. also toure seems to be much better than advertised. jsj doesn't have great handles when being defended hard. will get to see saturday evening.
edit: first game is friday.
Re: jsj, that's why I said out him at the 2 and let Thompson run point. Wilk can come of the bench and be this year's Wagner.
Then Richmond at the 3, murrinen the 4, and ourigou or maper the 5.
That Madison Square Garden game is very tempting.
Same with the UNC game.
Not so much Detroit or Phoenix. I can watch those games on TV.
kansas and memphis exhibitions added and cal alluded to another non-con neutral site game.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 27, 2026, 06:16 PMThat Madison Square Garden game is very tempting.
Same with the UNC game.
Not so much Detroit or Phoenix. I can watch those games on TV.
I'll be at one of those two.
Quote from: BASS on Jul 27, 2026, 05:11 PMPotential... I have no idea how my phone got trans
Probably just autofilled from your common search terms.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 27, 2026, 07:54 PMProbably just autofilled from your common search terms.
If we had a like button...
Quote from: BASS on Jul 27, 2026, 05:11 PMPotential... I have no idea how my phone got trans
Probably part of the algorithm. I hear if you type something enough times that it will just auto complete randomly. Something you wanna tell us about your browser history?
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 27, 2026, 01:24 PMyoungest team in the country, only returning one part time starter. let them yap, things will change by march.
coach z has player profile videos on his twitterx. reading the payboard, the maker guy has been the biggest surprise. mikha was having his way inside until he showed up. also toure seems to be much better than advertised. jsj doesn't have great handles when being defended hard. will get to see saturday evening.
edit: first game is friday.
I've suspected for a while that Toure would end up being our best freshman.
We are going to be nasty on defense.
This is the most excited I've been since the 94 and 95 seasons. I know we have had very good teams since then but this is the first time we legitiatly have all the pieces to win the final game at the end of the year.
will play virginia at capone arena sometime in november.
cal says he can't get anyone ooc to come to bwa.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 28, 2026, 11:43 AMwill play virginia at capone arena sometime in november.
cal says he can't get anyone ooc to come to bwa.
I have no issue with neutral site games...they're fun and enable us to play a tougher schedule.
We need to get some of them to play in NLR or Tulsa though. Wouldn't be any worse than going to Detroit to play Michigan State, Phoenix to play Arizona, or DC to play UVA.
msg, cap one arena (capitals and wizards), mortgage matchup arena (suns), little ceasars arena (pistons and red wings).
where exactly in nlr or tulsa are there venues of that calibre that will entice a top program or get the attendance numbers those other places will?
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 28, 2026, 12:08 PMmsg, cap one arena (capitals and wizards), mortgage matchup arena (suns), little ceasars arena (pistons and red wings).
where exactly in nlr or tulsa are there venues of that calibre that will entice a top program or get the attendance numbers those other places will?
I want a throwback game at Barnhill. Big opponent. Promote the hell out of it, limited seating, high dollar ticket.
If you do it right, that'd be cool.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 28, 2026, 12:08 PMmsg, cap one arena (capitals and wizards), mortgage matchup arena (suns), little ceasars arena (pistons and red wings).
where exactly in nlr or tulsa are there venues of that calibre that will entice a top program or get the attendance numbers those other places will?
The draw for the teams is TV money. Venue prestige helps some but isn't nearly the big deal you make it out to be.
The TV money would be just as good for Arkansas vs Michigan State in NLR vs Detroit, or Hogs vs Arizona in Tulsa vs Phoenix. And each of those venues would sell out or close to it with mostly Hog fans and a partisan crowd for us, just like they will in those two arenas for the other team.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 28, 2026, 01:10 PMI want a throwback game at Barnhill. Big opponent. Promote the hell out of it, limited seating, high dollar ticket.
If you do it right, that'd be cool.
That would be really awesome. But I want all the blown insulation on the rafters and the low light setting up in the stands. They need to go 100% authentic to 1984 Barnhill.
Go really old school and hold it at the TH Barton coliseum.
Get Rush to play a pregame concert. :D
Quote from: Spiderham on Jul 28, 2026, 02:02 PMGo really old school and hold it at the TH Barton coliseum.
Get Rush to play a pregame concert. :D
Oh shit. SOrry, Barton is what I was thinking of. Not Barnhill.
You throwing in Rush as a pregame warmup made it move a little.
We should play a game every year in Memphis. (besides the Liberty bowl)
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jul 28, 2026, 02:37 PMWe should play a game every year in Memphis. (besides the Liberty bowl)
That's too regional...we need to think on a national scale.
Quote from: animal on Jul 28, 2026, 04:12 PMThat's too regional...we need to think on a national scale.
Yes.
okc, dallas, houston, st. louis, even san antonio. there's venues i would think we could get a premier opponent to play in that aren't a thousand miles away.
if they won't come to bwa, they're damn sure not coming to little rock or tulsa.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 28, 2026, 04:26 PMokc, dallas, houston, st. louis, even san antonio. there's venues i would think we could get a premier opponent to play in that aren't a thousand miles away.
if they won't come to bwa, they're damn sure not coming to little rock or tulsa.
Correct. Aren't we supposed to be playing in Dallas again this year against a TBD opponent?
As someone that lives on the east coast I love this. Looks like I'll get to see them 3 times this year. DC, MSG and looking at going to Michigan.
We are already playing in Chicago, NYC, etc. We are also playing "neutral" site games in Detroit (Mich St) and Phoenix (AZ). We need to play "neutral" site games in Memphis or Dallas.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jul 28, 2026, 02:37 PMWe should play a game every year in Memphis. (besides the Liberty bowl)
What we wouldn't give to get back to a Liberty Bowl in football. We didn't know how good we had it.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 28, 2026, 05:37 PMWhat we wouldn't give to get back to a Liberty Bowl in football. We didn't know how good we had it.
Careful...
Good listen. He says Davion Thompson really added something to the team. Maker can play. He's done individual player breakdowns that are out in social media, but I'm not sure which platform yet.
@CoachZ_ARKANSAS
Last time I checked Z...he was overhyping the ever living shit out of dudes a few years ago...but I reckon his opinion is going to be better than what I can offer. I would piss on a spark plug if i thought it would help.
Quote from: animal on Jul 28, 2026, 06:36 PMLast time I checked Z...he was overhyping the ever living shit out of dudes a few years ago...but I reckon his opinion is going to be better than what I can offer. I would piss on a spark plug if i thought it would help.
Yeah I love the guy but he has a job and it's not to be objective.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 28, 2026, 04:26 PMokc, dallas, houston, st. louis, even san antonio. there's venues i would think we could get a premier opponent to play in that aren't a thousand miles away.
if they won't come to bwa, they're damn sure not coming to little rock or tulsa.
Not sure why you think that. They aren't coming to BWA because teams have a history of getting their asses beat there. It has nothing to do with the city and everything to do with not wanting to take an L.
Quote from: animal on Jul 28, 2026, 06:36 PMI would piss on a spark plug if i thought it would help.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 27, 2026, 06:16 PMThat Madison Square Garden game is very tempting.
Same with the UNC game.
Not so much Detroit or Phoenix. I can watch those games on TV.
Cal loves MSG
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I'm not arguing that we shouldn't play games in these larger cities and arenas. Far from it...it's a great experience for the kids and helps in recruiting. Obviously you don't get that from playing in Tulsa and NLR.
Detroit and Phoenix are hardly iconic venues. Unless a kid grew up there like Acuff in Detroit he hasn't always dreamed of playing there. I haven't been to either of those arenas, but I have been to San Antonio's NBA facility which vegashog mentioned. It's at best equal to BOK in Tulsa in quality, probably below it honestly.
The point is to get an occasional neutral site game that Hog fans can take over, to offset the ones we're playing that are essentially home games for our opponents, especially since apparently no one will play us home-and-home. The whole argument against playing big games in Little Rock has always been that those games should be in Fayetteville. If we can't get them in Fayetteville, the next best options are Little Rock, Tulsa, and Memphis. These games should be in addition to the ones we play in places like NYC and Chicago, not a substitute for them.
Correct. Dallas, Memphis, and St Louis are big enough and close enough.
I don't mind those tough games but we're probably going to lose more of them than we win given that they are all on the road and/or "neutral" site games. And no, we won't get credit for playing them from the pollsters. They'll just look at our record.
So any benefit we get at tournament time for being tested by that brutal schedule, is likely to be offset some by lower seeding and a tougher road through the tournament.
Oh well, not going to argue with Cal about it or pretend to know more than him.
Quote from: bigpig on Jul 28, 2026, 07:05 PMYeah I love the guy but he has a job and it's not to be objective.
Yeah there was a coach Z breakdown of one catch and shoot play with Miikka where the guy was just gushing over how Miikka excelled at catching it high and not coming down with it as a defender comes at him and how very few players had that iq and ability/instinct. Then the very next video I saw of Miikka had him dipping every time he caught it. So who knows. I still think we are gonna be damn good and I enjoy any content that keeps me from having to think about football.
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I found out that I never cancelled mine. :suicide:
There is nothing about NLR or Tulsa to recommend playing a name game there. OKC and Memphis at least have NBA teams and arenas, which is a big deal for players trying to get there. Dallas has that plus a huge metroplex and Hog base.
RE: NLR
It would probably also be fine for scheduling some has-been schools like Georgetown, UMASS, UNLV, or SWC, Big 8 type match-ups from the past. Bringing in directional schools or decent caliber mid-majors that will treat it like their Superbowl is not really the answer.
I get playing in New York, Detroit, Chicago. The exposure to players from those areas is worth it.
But, if teams like North Carolina won't come to Fayetteville, wtf would we go to Chapel Hill? Especially when we are playing all major OOC games 1,000 miles from Arkansas.
I would rather play Arizona in Detroit and MichState in Phoenix or similar. Make them travel as far as we are willing to. Make it a true road game and see which fan base actually shows up. No reason to give them a home game that doesn't even show up as a true road game for us.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jul 29, 2026, 11:41 AMI get playing in New York, Detroit, Chicago. The exposure to players from those areas is worth it.
But, if teams like North Carolina won't come to Fayetteville, wtf would we go to Chapel Hill? Especially when we are playing all major OOC games 1,000 miles from Arkansas.
That's our ACC-SEC challenge game. Same reason that we got Duke and Louisville at BWA the last few years. As long as Cal is here, that will probably be the best game at BWA every year. Well that and AZ next year.
Next year we should have a helluva home schedule.
There's a video out of Wilkerson hitting 14 threes in a row during the open portion of practice. Supposedly that's his weakness. I watched some young local media guys that were there talking about that drill. He had the Finn and Toure(another supposed weakness) in his group and all three of them lit it up. I think that shot analyzer they bought Cals first year has proven its worth. Billy nearly 3 pointed his way into the draft at the combine. If we can shoot well enough to force close outs, we're going to get to see some explosive dunks out of this group. They were pretty high on Maker like everyone else. They also commented about how big we are now. Six guys 6'11 or taller. We may not play like Michigan, Arizona or Illinois, but we'll look more like them this year.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Jul 29, 2026, 12:11 PMThat's our ACC-SEC challenge game. Same reason that we got Duke and Louisville at BWA the last few years. As long as Cal is here, that will probably be the best game at BWA every year. Well that and AZ next year.
Ah, thanks for the clarity.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jul 29, 2026, 02:50 PMAh, thanks for the clarity.
No problem. And I should've said best home game every OTHER year since we have to go on the road to the ACC in the off years. As much as we like to shit on the SEC for screwing us on everything else, we've been pretty fortunate with these matchups. Duke and Louisville in BWA, and at Chapel Hill this year. At Miami 2 years ago was the worst one I can remember. I can't wait to get UNC in BWA at some point but it will probably be a few years since they alternate the opponents and won't give us the same in consecutive years. I'd love to play in Cameron at some point as well.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jul 29, 2026, 01:56 PMNext year we should have a helluva home schedule.
Was it ever confirmed that we're getting Mich St at BWA next year? I know Cal said they're coming at some point.
Edit: I just saw this quote from Cal:
"What happens is next year we have Arizona at home, we have Michigan State at home, and we got an ACC game at home. And you know who I hope that is," Calipari said. "So, that would be maybe the best home schedule. This year, we're maybe the best neutral schedule."
I've noticed Cal likes to play a game close to recruits honetown. Michigan, NY/NJ, VA
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 29, 2026, 10:52 AMThere is nothing about NLR or Tulsa to recommend playing a name game there. OKC and Memphis at least have NBA teams and arenas, which is a big deal for players trying to get there. Dallas has that plus a huge metroplex and Hog base.
Again, TV dollars drive 90% of this. Why do you need any reason other than that?
You won't come to BWA, fine. You pick a neutral site near you, we pick one near us. Play at one this year and the other the next. It's not that complicated.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jul 29, 2026, 05:50 PMAgain, TV dollars drive 90% of this. Why do you need any reason other than that?
You won't come to BWA, fine. You pick a neutral site near you, we pick one near us. Play at one this year and the other the next. It's not that complicated.
You can be on TV anywhere. There is no reason to go to NLR or Tulsa for that. I think the logic works exactly opposite the way you're applying it.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 29, 2026, 07:27 PMYou can be on TV anywhere. There is no reason to go to NLR or Tulsa for that. I think the logic works exactly opposite the way you're applying it.
No it doesn't.
What I want to see is a neutral site game that draws what amounts to a home crowd for us, similar to what MSU and Arizona will have against us. We aren't playing those games for the privilege of playing in Phoenix or Detroit. We're playing there to 1) get TV money and exposure and 2) play a quality opponent. Just like someone would get playing us in Tulsa, NLR or Memphis. Cal would have played those games in Grand Rapids or Flagstaff if the networks paid up.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jul 29, 2026, 07:41 PMNo it doesn't.
What I want to see is a neutral site game that draws what amounts to a home crowd for us, similar to what MSU and Arizona will have against us. We aren't playing those games for the privilege of playing in Phoenix or Detroit. We're playing there to 1) get TV money and exposure and 2) play a quality opponent. Just like someone would get playing us in Tulsa, NLR or Memphis. Cal would have played those games in Grand Rapids or Flagstaff if the networks paid up.
No big team wants to come to North Little Rock or Tulsa. TV is not enough of a draw to make those cities attractive. Any game those teams play is going to be on TV anyway. Why not be on TV somewhere they actually want to go?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 29, 2026, 07:57 PMNo big team wants to come to North Little Rock or Tulsa. TV is not enough of a draw to make those cities attractive.
It's negotiation. We go to their place, they come to ours. The money will be the same regardless.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jul 29, 2026, 07:58 PMIt's negotiation. We go to their place, they come to ours. The money will be the same regardless.
Say it's Gonzaga. "Nah we'd rather play Arizona in Denver. Thanks though."
We don't yet have the leverage to force teams into smaller venues just to play us.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 29, 2026, 08:15 PMSay it's Gonzaga. "Nah we'd rather play Arizona in Denver. Thanks though."
We don't yet have the leverage to force teams into smaller venues just to play us.
I think we do. Maybe not the program itself, but Cal does.
Quote from: BleedinRed on Jul 29, 2026, 02:50 PMAh, thanks for the clarity.
Yeah, the ACC/SEC challenge alternates home/away every year. We'll get a home game next year in the challenge.
The Finn won't suit up or play this weekend.
Quote from: BEvERage on Jul 30, 2026, 10:18 AMThe Finn won't suit up or play this weekend.
I am disappoint.
Why is that?
The man is a genius at public relations.
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Quote from: PorkyPig on Jul 30, 2026, 12:11 PMI am disappoint.
Why is that?
Heard it was to make damn sure he was qualified and eligible
Quote from: BEvERage on Jul 30, 2026, 12:46 PMHeard it was to make damn sure he was qualified and eligible
Does that matter in practice? I mean we talkin bout practice! Ain't no game. Practice!
Quote from: BEvERage on Jul 30, 2026, 12:46 PMHeard it was to make damn sure he was qualified and eligible
Saw that after I posted. Appreciate the reply.
RE: NLR Simmons Verizon Alltel Nabholtz Arena
My understanding the built-in cameras are pretty outdated unless something has changed in the last couple years. = if I'm right it's another link in the chain of why it sucks to go there...tv money probably isn't good (there).
You win flosports, take your $30.
Is someone going to give updates for us poors?
I am assuming we don't have radio, either?
no radio. and flosports goes after youtube feeds pretty hard.
worth it to me to watch. even without the finn playing this team intrigues me.
For sure not offerred on Prime?
I already pay them and 24 other places streaming money.
FloSports for me in the past has been a cluster fuck. Freezes up, goes out, etc. Not worth the money in my opinion. But, I may throw caution to the wind and get it anyway.
I pay $19.99 each time it's needed and never had a streaming issue.
It took my money. Crossing fingers.
Anybody else enjoying Weekly Racing at Stafford?
Just went live. What a quality production.
The court-side rich blonde lady is there
well, i have apicture but no sound.
hopefully that's not the only camera.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 31, 2026, 06:03 PMhopefully that's not the only camera.
I almost hope it is. That would be amazing.
Someone broke the rim in warmups
are we going to get to see the full court? is it just me that's still getting just the center?
We look like shit.
We could have sent the Fayetteville highschool video team down with a star link thing and had a better production.
Looks high quality lol
Amazing Flo sports can't figure out how to stream
https://x.com/razorbackmbb/status/2083334864749691336?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Wilkinson just got hammered, landed bad on his head neck shoulder.
Billy wants to fight.
If this is an exhibition game, why would it matter if the Finn is ruled ineligible? Do we really care if we have to forfeit these games?
Early thoughts...
We're gonna play very fast
Defense will be really good
We're not gonna shoot a lot of 3s
C is still a concern
We have 2 7 footers in.
Thompson hasn't adapted to the speed of the game yet.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jul 31, 2026, 06:49 PMIf this is an exhibition game, why would it matter if the Finn is ruled ineligible? Do we really care if we have to forfeit these games?
they can declare him ineligible. can't play outside competition, even exhibitions, until all the paperwork is approved.
young guys play hard. if you don't play defense, you're not going to get a lot of pt.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 31, 2026, 07:08 PMthey can declare him ineligible. can't play outside competition, even exhibitions, until all the paperwork is approved.
So as it stands right now he isn't eligible?
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jul 31, 2026, 07:10 PMSo as it stands right now he isn't eligible?
not to participate in anything other than practice. big z went thru the same thing at kentucky.
cal said he thought the process would be done before this trip.
Meanwhile somewhere Alabama or LSU has like 3 ex G-league guys on their rosters (probably)
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 31, 2026, 07:12 PMnot to participate in anything other than practice. big z went thru the same thing at kentucky.
cal said he thought the process would be done before this trip.
Thanks
Is Calipari not there?
Quote from: BEvERage on Jul 31, 2026, 07:17 PMIs Calipari not there?
He's in the stands for the game, just for kicks I think
Quote from: animal on Jul 31, 2026, 07:14 PMMeanwhile somewhere Alabama or LSU has like 3 ex G-league guys on their rosters (probably)
wade will fill out his roster with guys that just got granted a 5th year. ewin, the center from florida, etc.
Maleek would be great with this group.
Our rebounding desire level seems to be right where we left it last year
playing 5 freshmen, two of which would normally be getting ready for their senior season in high school. not sure what is expected for their first action together.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 31, 2026, 07:35 PMplaying 5 freshmen, two of which would normally be getting ready for their senior season in high school. not sure what is expected for their first action together.
I know they're playing the Woopig all stars, but I like the defensive effort. Kind of slacking a bit in 2nd half, but I don't think we'll lose any games this year because our defense sucks.
Ronnie's official job description is "stop our players from doing stupid shit"
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 31, 2026, 07:58 PMRonnie's official job description is "stop our players from doing stupid shit"
Somebody has to do it
Just finished watching. Maker is going to take Bowsers minutes. Thompson has never seen a shot he didn't like. I'm afraid he's going to struggle against SEC guards, at least at first. Frolov is a pleasant surprise, he's not a tree stump like last year's Russian. We're going to win based on defense, which is pretty damned good. We get our hands on all kind of passes. You can tell Cal has them playing hard trying to earn minutes. I haven't heard how Wilkerson is, that was a nasty fall.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 31, 2026, 06:21 PMWe could have sent the Fayetteville highschool video team down with a star link thing and had a better production.
I read somewhere that flosports doesn't have the production teams for the majority of the games they show. Instead of sending their ppl and equipment, they use the local crews and their gear. To keep costs down even further, many times they're actually tapping hs sports broadcast crews for the job.
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Jul 31, 2026, 10:03 PMI read somewhere that flosports doesn't have the production teams for the majority of the games they show. Instead of sending their ppl and equipment, they use the local crews and their gear. To keep costs down even further, many times they're actually tapping hs sports broadcast crews for the job.
Well, Dr. Mongoose and his partner do a better job on Fayetteville junior high games.
Quote from: Lurk on Jul 31, 2026, 09:54 PMJust finished watching. Maker is going to take Bowsers minutes. Thompson has never seen a shot he didn't like. I'm afraid he's going to struggle against SEC guards, at least at first. Frolov is a pleasant surprise, he's not a tree stump like last year's Russian. We're going to win based on defense, which is pretty damned good. We get our hands on all kind of passes. You can tell Cal has them playing hard trying to earn minutes. I haven't heard how Wilkerson is, that was a nasty fall.
No one should extrapolate based on that game.
Quote from: Boarat on Aug 01, 2026, 10:24 AMNo one should extrapolate based on that game.
Well, no shit Sherlock.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbgNz3GDsgq/?igsh=MWx1N2tkYXFkY3E0OQ== (https://www.instagram.com/p/DbgNz3GDsgq/?igsh=MWx1N2tkYXFkY3E0OQ==)
I know we all know we are big but we look really big. They look like "mens" out there. Very thick...no string beans and very athletic.
I'm confused are we cutting down the nets this year or not?
Quote from: buff2.0 on Aug 01, 2026, 12:11 PMI'm confused are we cutting down the nets this year or not?
Nah, the curse would never allow that. We're going to get to watch incredible talent and be in the hunt every year as long as Cal is here. This is arguably the best recruiting class in history and we have a great coach. I'm excited about a Razorback sport again and that's good enough for me at this point.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Aug 01, 2026, 12:11 PMI'm confused are we cutting down the nets this year or not?
Nolan statue incoming. We're gonna win this time.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jul 31, 2026, 10:12 PMWell, Dr. Mongoose and his partner do a better job on Fayetteville junior high games.
Thanks!
Quote from: buff2.0 on Aug 01, 2026, 12:11 PMI'm confused are we cutting down the nets this year or not?
I'm confident that if we play Bahamas in the natty, we're made in the shade
Interesting reading up on tonight's match.
Carleton University is a Canadian college basketball powerhouse.
They are the reigning national champions and have 18 total to their name since 2003.
Have knocked off SEC teams in the past such as Vandy, Ole Miss, and Alabama in exhibition games.
Guess it's my turn for Flo Sports issues. Won't load on Apple TV. Can't get it to login on my laptop.
Took 8 minutes to load, Jesus.
Quote from: Too Big Pig on Aug 01, 2026, 04:30 PMInteresting reading up on tonight's match.
Carleton University is a Canadian college basketball powerhouse.
They are the reigning national champions and have 18 total to their name since 2003.
Have knocked off SEC teams in the past such as Vandy, Ole Miss, and Alabama in exhibition games.
yeah, they will actually run plays, and play some defense.
25-6 run
Err 28-6
smith is skrong.
Defensively he's a combination of Notae and AB. He's got Notae's toughness/quickness and AB's length.
Toure is pretty damn good defensively too.
Sniffing a triple double with 15 mins left is dirty work.
Thinking of going to the IU game at MSG, what's the best way to get tix?
I think I just heard Cal drop an "ah, shit" on that busted play.
Cal's play by play: "Oh shit, can't make that play"
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Aug 01, 2026, 06:24 PMThinking of going to the IU game at MSG, what's the best way to get tix?
We'll likely be there too. Had a great time when we played Michigan there. I'll ask the wife how we got tickets last time.
Last night's game is on YouTube.
We used Vivid Seats for tickets to Michigan game at MSG and I think they were around $80 a piece for decent seats. The pregame party at the Irish joint by MSG was outstanding too.
Quote from: TNPIG on Aug 01, 2026, 07:08 PMWe used Vivid Seats for tickets to Michigan game at MSG and I think they were around $80 a piece for decent seats. The pregame party at the Irish joint by MSG was outstanding too.
This is going in across from the garden, sounds like a sure winner brother!
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Is anyone else able to get the replay of today's game to work on this piece of shit app? It has it listed in the replay menu but doesn't work.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Aug 01, 2026, 06:24 PMThinking of going to the IU game at MSG, what's the best way to get tix?
They will be released later. I think there is a sign up for notifications. Getting tickets won't be as hard as you think it will be.
Quote from: Pig Benis on Aug 01, 2026, 08:48 PMIs anyone else able to get the replay of today's game to work on this piece of shit app? It has it listed in the replay menu but doesn't work.
I think you have to rewind it. It's still live and has a lot of dead space at the end. The picture is so bad the jerseys look black and you can't see the numbers.
I can't even open it.
Just saw some highlights of last night's game. What the fuck with the uniforms? There's no red anywhere. We look like Villanova or Xavier. Leave those abominations on the island when you fly home to Fayetteville.
Ourigou was a big get late. There's no telling how big he'll be by the time he quits growing. Smith and Wilkinson are going to be one of the best back courts in the country.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Aug 01, 2026, 09:52 PMJust saw some highlights of last night's game. What the fuck with the uniforms? There's no red anywhere. We look like Villanova or Xavier. Leave those abominations on the island when you fly home to Fayetteville.
Yeah, I am not a fan of those or the black ones we wore tonight.
Quote from: jdcatty on Aug 01, 2026, 10:17 PMYeah, I am not a fan of those or the black ones we wore tonight.
What the fuck is up with this all black bs unis? is it illegal to wear red in the Bahamas or something?
I'm probably in the minority here, but I could care less what we wear in a summer exhibition tourney. We're not overhauling our unis to never wear red. If they want to throw those in as an occasional alternate and the kids like them, so be it.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Aug 02, 2026, 09:48 AMI'm probably in the minority here, but I could care less what we wear in a summer exhibition tourney. We're not overhauling our unis to never wear red. If they want to throw those in as an occasional alternate and the kids like them, so be it.
I think the weird uni's kind of goes akin to NBA Summer League uniforms are usually some weird practice jersey or something. This is a nothing burger of a complaint to have and isn't something they are going to be wearing during the season I feel confident in saying, but on the same token I won't be shocked if we are going anthracite pro combat at some point if that's a thing in basketball.
Quote from: Gambler on Aug 01, 2026, 07:06 PMLast night's game is on YouTube.
Thanks for posting this, watching it now.
Old people complaining about the uniforms they will never have to wear is a tale as old as time.
If the players that wear them like them, that's all that matters. Just win baby.
I don't care about them wearing it, but with Flosports amazing picture quality, it swallows up the numbers. Makes it hard to pick out new players when you can't see the number. Maker is so black he pretty much disappears in a crowd. :)
Curtis Wilkinson said there was a team in one of these overseas exhibitions that was not officially representing their university (maybe Indiana) so that one of their foreign players not yet deemed eligible by NCAA could participate, so they wore some generic practice jersey and called themselves "Team USA" or something similar.
Maybe Nike made us these uniforms without the words Arkansas or Razorbacks on them so that we could have claimed to not the offical U of A team in case we were in a similar situation. Maybe Mika could have played if we did that, but maybe Cal decided it was not worth it. Maybe...
https://hoosierhuddle.com/2026/05/04/iu-basketball-to-represent-usa-at-america-games/
Indiana game
https://x.com/thegarden/status/2084308603809185920?s=46
Bad Boy Mowers seems an odd sponsor for a New York City game. Especially in Manhattan. What, they couldn't get Pace Picante Sauce?
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Aug 03, 2026, 02:38 PMBad Boy Mowers seems an odd sponsor for a New York City game. Especially in Manhattan. What, they couldn't get Pace Picante Sauce?
Don't you be dissing Bad Boy Mowers.
Pride of Batesville, Arkansas.
Just bought tickets. It'll be fun.
https://x.com/bahamarhoops/status/2084308810416730273?s=61&t=jBF4ycjE1_hZ59GSXn-HZg
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Aug 03, 2026, 02:38 PMBad Boy Mowers seems an odd sponsor for a New York City game. Especially in Manhattan. What, they couldn't get Pace Picante Sauce?
I wonder how many keeds that "Mow with an attitude" chick has now
Quote from: aaron on Aug 03, 2026, 03:31 PMJust bought tickets. It'll be fun.
Those tickets are at HTL prices. Not sure I'm going to make this one. They were NOT priced like that 2 years ago or last year in Jersey. Goodness
I hope the DC tickets are cheaper.
Quote from: Rocket City Hawg on Aug 03, 2026, 04:12 PMhttps://x.com/bahamarhoops/status/2084308810416730273?s=61&t=jBF4ycjE1_hZ59GSXn-HZg
I had no idea I had all of those channels. Cancelled DirecTV today.
Bought mine as well. Never been to MSG, looking forward to it. Just hope I don't get mugged or knifed in NYC.
wilkinson has a smooth stroke. didn't realize he was georgia's leading scorer last year.
This Colombian team thinks it can run with us. Good luck with that...
Quote from: vegashog on Aug 03, 2026, 05:12 PMwilkinson has a smooth stroke. didn't realize he was georgia's leading scorer last year.
He avg around 17ppg while playing ~24 mins per game.
Origou at 17 is light years ahead of skillet hands Pringle
Quote from: vegashog on Aug 03, 2026, 05:12 PMwilkinson has a smooth stroke. didn't realize he was georgia's leading scorer last year.
He's got range too. Kids today take shots that would have gotten them strangled ten years ago.
look a little tired.
I like the defensive intensity of this team.
Our defense reminds me of '91 unlv's amoeba zone, kind of a hybrid man - 2-3 matchup zone, changing as dictated by the offense.
I like the passing and unselfishness too.
Flo Sports run by the former scoreboard operator at War Memorial?
I do love the mid range jumpshot
Our defense is decent, our offense is meh tonight.
If that short fucker wasn't raining 3's we'd be up 20.
i can see why the nba told billy to come back.
Billy has been a stupid turnover machine in this game. Like some real WTF turnovers.
Quote from: Spiderham on Aug 03, 2026, 06:04 PMBilly has been a stupid turnover machine in this game. Like some real WTF turnovers.
Give his minutes to Toure
Quote from: Rocket City Hawg on Aug 03, 2026, 04:12 PMhttps://x.com/bahamarhoops/status/2084308810416730273?s=61&t=jBF4ycjE1_hZ59GSXn-HZg
So I wasted 30 bucks...
Origou getting a lot of run with the other 4 starters
Jeebus
Goddamn JSJ
"Not Nick" Smith JR with a nice dunk
Caleb has gotten a lot better in 3 days. Still has a way to go offensively but he's being physical.
Quote from: Rocket City Hawg on Aug 03, 2026, 04:12 PMhttps://x.com/bahamarhoops/status/2084308810416730273?s=61&t=jBF4ycjE1_hZ59GSXn-HZg
Many thanks!
Jordan is a full grown man. He may be one of the best I've seen.
I guess they took my critique of their first half offensive performance personally.
Cal got on their ass at the half. The D intensity has picked way up.
Quote from: Sus-Scrofa on Aug 03, 2026, 06:07 PMSo I wasted 30 bucks...
the first weren't on prime. not sure tomorrow's game will be on there either.
I know we are playing a bunch of future cocaine cartel members but damn...we finally got some mens.
I have no idea how good these teams are we are playing. But I hope they are pretty decent.
I didn't expect frolov to get minutes. But he's gotten more than Maker tonight.
The Hughes Net connection they're using down there is acting up.
jsj, andrews, ouregou, and wilkinson are not afraid to hit the weights.
We got the walk ons in
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Aug 03, 2026, 02:38 PMBad Boy Mowers seems an odd sponsor for a New York City game. Especially in Manhattan. What, they couldn't get Pace Picante Sauce?
They are all over yankee stadium, which I thought was odd. Not gonna sell many mowers in nyc
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Quote from: DrMongoose on Aug 03, 2026, 07:23 PMThey are all over yankee stadium, which I thought was odd. Not gonna sell many mowers in nyc
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Too bad they don't make woodchippers.Those are needed in NYC.
I'm still worried about the 5 position. I expected better from Bowser. Caleb looks promising but he's not ready for 30 mins od high level D1 play. I'd like to see more of Frolov and see how he looks. He seems to be a mix of Big Z and the Bosnian goon.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Aug 03, 2026, 09:30 PMI'm still worried about the 5 position. I expected better from Bowser. Caleb looks promising but he's not ready for 30 mins od high level D1 play. I'd like to see more of Frolov and see how he looks. He seems to be a mix of Big Z and the Bosnian goon.
Bowser has been a disappointment so far. Maker moves way better than I expected and is a true rim protector. I think between him, Frolov and Ourigou we'll have a good rotation.
Really wish Semedo would get mins. No idea what to expect from him.
According to this, it will be on Prime tomorrow also.
https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2026/aug/03/arkansas-basketball-vs-calgary-at-bahamar-summer-league-how-to-watch-what-to-know/
Or not
Quote from: Rocket City Hawg on Aug 04, 2026, 11:10 AMOr not
Yeah my Amazon Prime Flosports channel is Towson v. Albany football.
No game on Prime.
Interviewing Herschel Walker during the Hog basketball game seems a bit random.
well shit.
And of course down goes JSJ. That looked ugly.
I'm curious to see how aTm does against the team we beat by 40 yesterday. They won by 24 yesterday against a much weaker opponent.
i've heard enough of hershel.
Quote from: vegashog on Aug 04, 2026, 11:40 AMi've heard enough of hershel.
I didn't remember that he's the US ambassador to the Bahamas.
Not quite as random.
64-29 at half for Hogs. Andrews with 22 shooting 9/10.
Team shot 75% in first half.
Calgary sucks.
Hopefully football can tie me over till mid October. I'm ready for basketball.
Was there a JSJ update?
Quote from: HughJasole on Aug 04, 2026, 04:12 PMWas there a JSJ update?
I don't know about playing, but Cal said he was planning on sitting him in the second half anyway and said when he tweaked his ankle he sat him immediately. He didn't seem concerned in any way.
For those who may have missed it....
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My piss is so fucking hot about this team
Quote from: Lurk on Aug 09, 2026, 09:06 PM
He's what, 6'2" but plays likes he's 6'7". He's gonna be a star.
If he'd wear an afro he'd be 6-10
sealy arrested on dickson last night.
Quote from: vegashog on Aug 14, 2026, 09:34 AMsealy arrested on dickson last night.
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here's a rug
sweep it under here.
be hitting the portal next spring.
At least it wasn't a contributor.
Where exactly was he that he was criminally trespassing
with toure and andrews, his minutes weren't getting any better, and he'll get recruited over again this cycle.
i bet the part that will piss cal off the most is that he was asked to leave because the bar knew he was underage and instead they had to call the cops to get rid of him. supposedly he was getting close to mid six figure nil.
Quote from: SwahiliSteve on Aug 14, 2026, 11:59 AMWhere exactly was he that he was criminally trespassing
see above. he was told to leave and didn't.
He's going to be great in Jonesboro next year
Why in the world would we pay him mid six figures?
Process him now and get someone good.
I think he was out for the season anyway.
I'll admit to not knowing: is NIL $$$ guaranteed?
I'd love for there to be a morality clause or something and his funds can be reallocated.
Any word on the Finn's eligibility?
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Aug 18, 2026, 10:17 AMAny word on the Finn's eligibility?
The Widow Douglas ain't sayin' and, of course, Pap's off on a drunk somewhere.
Quote from: FNG on Aug 18, 2026, 10:36 AMThe Widow Douglas ain't sayin' and, of course, Pap's off on a drunk somewhere.
:thumb_up:
Quote from: FNG on Aug 18, 2026, 10:36 AMThe Widow Douglas ain't sayin' and, of course, Pap's off on a drunk somewhere.
Tip of the hat.
Quote from: FNG on Aug 18, 2026, 10:36 AMThe Widow Douglas ain't sayin' and, of course, Pap's off on a drunk somewhere.
Outstanding.
Date has been announced. Just down the road. Can't wait
Arkansas to Face Virginia in the Capital Showcase | Arkansas Razorbacks https://share.google/MiMgm3nrkAhq66Wsc
Quote from: Usafhawg on Aug 21, 2026, 09:08 PMDate has been announced. Just down the road. Can't wait
Arkansas to Face Virginia in the Capital Showcase | Arkansas Razorbacks https://share.google/MiMgm3nrkAhq66Wsc
Holy crap, that means we play Virginia, Indiana, Michigan St, N. Carolina and Arizona in non conference. He definitely doesn't duck anyone.
When are going to get a game time for the IU game?
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Aug 22, 2026, 11:58 AMWhen are going to get a game time for the IU game?
When the ESPN overlords decide they want to announce it to us peons.
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Aug 22, 2026, 11:58 AMWhen are going to get a game time for the IU game?
I saw it announced last week.
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Quote from: aaron on Aug 22, 2026, 07:41 PMI saw it announced last week.
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Hadn't seen that, thanks!
For those going, anyone meeting up before the game?
In NY they usually rent out a bar close by for Hog fans a couple hours before the game.
Saw a post where the Finn is fully eligible
Arizona lost to Lithuania's second tier national team
Quote from: BEvERage on Aug 23, 2026, 12:24 PMSaw a post where the Finn is fully eligible
Can I get an amen?
for those wanting to go to the virgina game.
https://x.com/JacksonCollier/status/2095175707802349690
Quote from: vegashog on Sep 02, 2026, 11:23 AMfor those wanting to go to the virgina game.
https://x.com/JacksonCollier/status/2095175707802349690
Thanks. Tickets purchased
Quote from: vegashog on Sep 02, 2026, 11:23 AMfor those wanting to go to the virgina game.
https://x.com/JacksonCollier/status/2095175707802349690
Any idea for start time on this one?
1:00 eastern.