2011-2012 Arkansas Basketball

[Romeo]

ESPN recruiting insider reporting that Goodwin has committed to Kentucky.

[Romeo]

Its official: Goodwin just tweeted that he's a wildcat.

[Smithian]

And central Arkansas officially has been lost as guaranteed Razorback recruiting territory if it wasn't lost already. I feel better about getting big recruits out of Missouri/Texas than I do central Arkansas.

[Indiana Jones]

Watch for a FedEX package.

lol
And UPS, DHL and whatever other carriers there are

[rammer]

It is kind of funny that a basketball player would announce he is going to Kentucky and be quoted in the newspaper that "it was a business decision".

[Nemesis]

It is kind of funny that a basketball player would announce he is going to Kentucky and be quoted in the newspaper that "it was a business decision".

With coach cal, it probably was.

[Brian G]

Sanchez had back surgery around a week ago.  He will be out for an undetermined amount of time.

[Romeo]

That kid can't never get right. Every year its an injury. Anderson hopes to have him back by Nov 1st.

[Romeo]

Primetime at the palace official press release: http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205314161&DB_OEM_ID=6100

[Indiana Jones]

times/TV set for non-conference
http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=6100&SPID=2421&SPSID=30748
lame that some of the games aren't on TV
as you can see CBS will carry the Michigan game

[Romeo]

Well Arkansas strikes out again for another recruit. Prince Ibeh committed to Texas tonight. Still no commitments for the 2012 class.

[Romeo]

Primetime at the palace tonight at 7:00pm. 10,000 people showing up would be an accomplishment.

[Smithian]

BJ Young is on a different level

[DerekOxford]

BJ Young is on a different level

That's what I hear. Heard Kikko dunked as well? Anyone got video of the festivities?

[Smithian]

BJ Young is on a different level

That's what I hear. Heard Kikko dunked as well? Anyone got video of the festivities?

He "dunked" it for sure. I uploaded a video.

[Romeo]

Pretty nasty dunk by BJ:

[Smithian]

I'm on the Arkansas Razorback basketball commercial again this year.

Nice! I feel special. I should get a cookie for that!

[Romeo]

MA picks up first commitment for 2012 class. Michael Qualls 6-4 small forward out of Shreveport. Highlights:

[Romeo]

Red White game Sunday at 3:00pm.

[Romeo]

Anthlon Bell, 6-3 guard out of Memphis just tweeted that he's a razorback.

[Smithian]

Holding hope JaCorey Williams announces for us later, but I'm nervous Anthony Grant has him impressed...

[Romeo]

JaCorey Williams is officially a razorback.

[Brian G]

He supposedly told 2 players that he bonded with on his visit on Monday he was Fayetteville bound.  I'm glad for the reaffirmation.

[Smithian]

Good night for Razorback basketball.

Let's go find some size from the JUCO ranks and maybe Aaron Ross and call it a wrap.

[Brian G]

Better chill on Ross.

[Romeo]

Aaron Ross may no longer be an option. Ross has opened up his recruitment. Rumor is MA was not happy about his recent weight gain, plus their not fully sure if he'll be qualified.

We need Jarnell Stokes to call the hogs.

[Smithian]

Then let's go find another 3* diamond in the rough!

We got this.

[AirWarren]

Great news for hog basketball and the MA era!

[Romeo]

Real hawg ball is back.

[AirWarren]

I'm pumped for basketball season. In a few years 40 minutes of heck will be taking over this conference again.

[Romeo]

First official game on Friday against USC-Upstate. Hopefully the crowd is better than it was last night.

[Romeo]

Razorbacks kick off the Mike Anderson era with a 83-63 win over USC Upstate.

[DerekOxford]

Razorbacks kick off the Mike Anderson era with a 83-63 win over USC Upstate.

Nolan spoke to the team before the game. Marshawn Powell called him the "God" of Arkansas Basketball. Real recognize real.

[Romeo]

Another great crowd tonight 

[AirWarren]

Little Rock crowd will be better friday night.

[Romeo]

Marshawn Powell out for tonight's game and possibly for the season with a knee injury rumored to be a torn ACL.

[fastdrop]

got beat by another CUSA team last night.... yep --- this year is like last years. Just losing in an up tempo way.... LOL

[AirWarren]

If you don't like them or want to support them then don't. You seem to b**** no matter what. Outside of Kentucky, sec basketball is not sec football. CUSU and other small conferences have good basketball. Like I dais, don't watch. We need positive fans.

Great crowd last night and a very enjoyable game. This team is going to be an exciting year with some lumps here and there. But we are on the right path.

[fastdrop]

I really don't care much about Hog basketball.... but I do like to keep up with the day dreamers.

[Brian G]

Tough.. but the game did show a spark for future reference.  Second half comeback was the first time a game had that old "feel" to it as they rallied from way back.

But the hosses are in short supply.  We're going to have to temper ourselves and not look for a complete Year One turnaround.

But that little taste for 5-10 minutes last night is what people are starving for...

[fastdrop]

BG I think you are completely right .... people are hungry for the past. Problem is this --- getting the hosses to do it + most everybody plays up tempo basketball now and 40 minuets of heck is not feared by many teams anymore. 

[Romeo]

got beat by another CUSA team last night.... yep --- this year is like last years. Just losing in an up tempo way.... LOL

Its not very easy when you only have 9 scholarship players and your best player just got a serious knee injury before the game.

[fastdrop]

got beat by another CUSA team last night.... yep --- this year is like last years. Just losing in an up tempo way.... LOL

Its not very easy when you only have 9 scholarship players and your best player just got a serious knee injury before the game.

That is true... if not this excuse it will be another one. I do see the Hogs getting better though.... just not to where they once were.

[Hoghead]

It wont be overnight, but the Hogs are on the right path. Powell's injury is a killer. The other guys just have to step it up. These guys are better than any Pelphrey team. Go Hogs !

[Hoghead]

MA picks up first commitment for 2012 class. Michael Qualls 6-4 small forward out of Shreveport. Highlights:

Dare I say this kid has Sydney Moncreif UPS ! Explosive !

[InYoGrill]

It wont be overnight, but the Hogs are on the right path. Powell's injury is a killer. The other guys just have to step it up. These guys are better than any Pelphrey team. Go Hogs !

Dat true!

[AirWarren]

We got rid of the bad coaches finally, now if we could get rid of the crap, whiny fans.

[Smithian]

Did all you sissies jump off the train?

I don't give a flip if Marshawn Powell is hurt or not. This is still Arkansas Razorback basketball. It isn't fun to look down the road and see the competition, but the guys will continue to focus on the next game and they'll rough some people up.

This will still be a fun season. I have a feeling this group is going to get physical and nasty pretty fast out of a sense of self preservation. Marshawn Powell is a great guy and I wish he was still on the court, but we'll survive without him. We don't have enough time to punt on this season.

[fastdrop]

Utah State ---- 

If you think Tennessee is a horrible basketball team and you squeak by UTAH STATE in the last couple minuets of the game.... you have a rude awakening coming.

Everybody plays Nolan's 40 minuets of heck now ..... and all you guys have as a coach is a retread.

[Smithian]

Utah State ---- 

If you think Tennessee is a horrible basketball team and you squeak by UTAH STATE in the last couple minuets of the game.... you have a rude awakening coming.

Everybody plays Nolan's 40 minuets of heck now ..... and all you guys have as a coach is a retread.

Look, I know you're proud of Memphis State College basketball, but come on now.

We have a reason to dream.

Many Elite Eights, Six Final Fours, Two National Championship Appearances, and a National Championship have a way of doing that to you.

How does Memphis State compare to that? I'll even allow you to use vacated wins.