Small Talk with Thomas Barnes

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

2015 Team Texas Trio Visits Texas A&M

Austin Grandstaff

Austin Grandstaff

Dennis Hogg

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

2014 PF Talks Texas A&M Visit

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

2014 SF Likes Tennessee

   

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

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

2014 SG Enjoys Visit

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

Small Talk with Devin Mitchell

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

2013 C Talks Visit

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