1. Jimmy Whitt 6'2", 165 Lbs. from Columbia Hickman just down the street from the University of Missourri will attend Arkansas this summer. Jimmy Whitt is a 4-star recruit and has ranking of # 51 by Rival.
2. Ted Kapita 6'8" 215 Lbs. from Huntington Prep. Ted Kapita is a 4-star and has a ranking of 37 by Rival. Kim Anderson hired the Huntington Prep coach last summer with hope of landing big man Ted Kapita. Mike Anderson sent Marvin Watkins for a " Living room visit " and came away with a commitment on 2-12-15.
It is my understanding that Arkansas coach Mike Anderson is finally getting the type of players needed to run his " Style of play " and will have Arkansas back in the NCAA tournament this year.
New Missouri coach Kim Anderson was left with very little talent from the previous coach @ Missouri and has one of the worst teams in Missouri history. It appears Kim must have a " Running off party " to add more scholarships to upgrade the Tiger roster with talent that can compete in the improved SEC. This will take time and the new Athletic Director @ Missouri may not have the patience to wait 2-3 years down the road.
The Missouri program not only needs player improvement but an upgrades in the coaching staff. I believe we need a proven D-1 assistance coach who could take over the program in case needed and a top of the line recruiter who can sell the Missouri basketball program nationally. I would also make recommendation that we hire a " Missouri connection " coach or player who we can identify as " One of our own ". Justin Tatum coach @ CBC, Corey Tate who played @ Missouri and is presently a successful coach @ Meneral Area is a " No Brainer ". I would interview and hire Frank Bennett @ Chaminade high school if he could bring his top two players.
Do we have anyone on the Missouri staff who can compete with asst. Arkansas Coach Marvin Watkins in a recruiting war? If we do, give us a name?
This post was edited on 2/15 11:37 AM by metro-dude
2. Ted Kapita 6'8" 215 Lbs. from Huntington Prep. Ted Kapita is a 4-star and has a ranking of 37 by Rival. Kim Anderson hired the Huntington Prep coach last summer with hope of landing big man Ted Kapita. Mike Anderson sent Marvin Watkins for a " Living room visit " and came away with a commitment on 2-12-15.
It is my understanding that Arkansas coach Mike Anderson is finally getting the type of players needed to run his " Style of play " and will have Arkansas back in the NCAA tournament this year.
New Missouri coach Kim Anderson was left with very little talent from the previous coach @ Missouri and has one of the worst teams in Missouri history. It appears Kim must have a " Running off party " to add more scholarships to upgrade the Tiger roster with talent that can compete in the improved SEC. This will take time and the new Athletic Director @ Missouri may not have the patience to wait 2-3 years down the road.
The Missouri program not only needs player improvement but an upgrades in the coaching staff. I believe we need a proven D-1 assistance coach who could take over the program in case needed and a top of the line recruiter who can sell the Missouri basketball program nationally. I would also make recommendation that we hire a " Missouri connection " coach or player who we can identify as " One of our own ". Justin Tatum coach @ CBC, Corey Tate who played @ Missouri and is presently a successful coach @ Meneral Area is a " No Brainer ". I would interview and hire Frank Bennett @ Chaminade high school if he could bring his top two players.
Do we have anyone on the Missouri staff who can compete with asst. Arkansas Coach Marvin Watkins in a recruiting war? If we do, give us a name?
This post was edited on 2/15 11:37 AM by metro-dude