(04-17-2017 03:14 PM)SalRivs Wrote:  Anyone heard of Amauri Hardy 6'3 guard a de-commit from Oklahoma State, according Leroy Watson Jr. he is interested in the Tigers. He visited Arkansas but didn't commit. Maybe he is waiting on Tubby Smith to offer.

Also Jitarious Gordon 6'1 guard from Horn Lake, Ms. according Leroy Watson Jr. if offered by Memphis, he would sign today.

Hardy is from up here in Michigan and his stock really went up during his senior year. I haven't seen him play, so I can't really say what kind of player he is. I actually thought that he was going to Illinois to play for Underwood, who was the coach at OK State when Hardy committed there.

(04-17-2017 04:21 PM)Motor City Sam Wrote:  

(04-17-2017 03:14 PM)SalRivs Wrote:  Anyone heard of Amauri Hardy 6'3 guard a de-commit from Oklahoma State, according Leroy Watson Jr. he is interested in the Tigers. He visited Arkansas but didn't commit. Maybe he is waiting on Tubby Smith to offer.

Also Jitarious Gordon 6'1 guard from Horn Lake, Ms. according Leroy Watson Jr. if offered by Memphis, he would sign today.

Hardy is from up here in Michigan and his stock really went up during his senior year. I haven't seen him play, so I can't really say what kind of player he is. I actually thought that he was going to Illinois to play for Underwood, who was the coach at OK State when Hardy committed there.

Thanks for the update on Hardy.

(04-17-2017 04:23 PM)SalRivs Wrote:  

(04-17-2017 04:21 PM)Motor City Sam Wrote:  

(04-17-2017 03:14 PM)SalRivs Wrote:  Anyone heard of Amauri Hardy 6'3 guard a de-commit from Oklahoma State, according Leroy Watson Jr. he is interested in the Tigers. He visited Arkansas but didn't commit. Maybe he is waiting on Tubby Smith to offer.

Also Jitarious Gordon 6'1 guard from Horn Lake, Ms. according Leroy Watson Jr. if offered by Memphis, he would sign today.

Hardy is from up here in Michigan and his stock really went up during his senior year. I haven't seen him play, so I can't really say what kind of player he is. I actually thought that he was going to Illinois to play for Underwood, who was the coach at OK State when Hardy committed there.

Thanks for the update on Hardy.

You're welcome. Wish I had more to say. Kept saying I was going to make my way to some of his high school games this year, but I never made it. Had a nephew playing high school ball this year and his games took priority.

Hardy has a good reputation, and ESPN considers him a four star recruit. If Smith and staff end up signing him, I'll consider it a good pick up.

2017 G Amauri Hardy (Michigan high school) visited by Tubby and Pooh yesterday. Trying to arrange an official visit. 3-star former commit to Okie State. Arkinsaw is hot after him but I believe he visited last weekend and left without committing.

(04-20-2017 01:26 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  2017 G Amauri Hardy (Michigan high school) visited by Tubby and Pooh yesterday. Trying to arrange an official visit. 3-star former commit to Okie State. Arkinsaw is hot after him but I believe he visited last weekend and left without committing.

Must have some great golf courses up in Michigan?

(04-20-2017 01:33 PM)BuccTiger Wrote:  

(04-20-2017 01:26 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  2017 G Amauri Hardy (Michigan high school) visited by Tubby and Pooh yesterday. Trying to arrange an official visit. 3-star former commit to Okie State. Arkinsaw is hot after him but I believe he visited last weekend and left without committing.

Must have some great golf courses up in Michigan?

BuccTiger. This is getting old.We all know you don't like Tubby but come up with something new and have some proof.

(04-20-2017 02:17 PM)2tigers Wrote:  

(04-20-2017 01:33 PM)BuccTiger Wrote:  

(04-20-2017 01:26 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  2017 G Amauri Hardy (Michigan high school) visited by Tubby and Pooh yesterday. Trying to arrange an official visit. 3-star former commit to Okie State. Arkinsaw is hot after him but I believe he visited last weekend and left without committing.

Must have some great golf courses up in Michigan?

BuccTiger. This is getting old.We all know you don't like Tubby but come up with something new and have some proof.

I think it's sarcasm.

But they do have great golf courses. Of course, you can only play like 3 months a year so they're crowded.

(04-20-2017 03:54 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(04-20-2017 02:17 PM)2tigers Wrote:  

(04-20-2017 01:33 PM)BuccTiger Wrote:  

(04-20-2017 01:26 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  2017 G Amauri Hardy (Michigan high school) visited by Tubby and Pooh yesterday. Trying to arrange an official visit. 3-star former commit to Okie State. Arkinsaw is hot after him but I believe he visited last weekend and left without committing.

Must have some great golf courses up in Michigan?

BuccTiger. This is getting old.We all know you don't like Tubby but come up with something new and have some proof.

I think it's sarcasm.

But they do have great golf courses. Of course, you can only play like 3 months a year so they're crowded.

Bingo, we have a winner on table six. Paul what do we have for the winner?

Being in Michigan, I follow high school hoops pretty closely. Never saw Hardy play in person, but his name appeared several times in various places over this past season. Good, solid player, and I hope the Tigers get him. Finished fifth in the Michigan "Mr. Basketball" voting.

(04-21-2017 05:22 AM)Hoots Wrote:  Being in Michigan, I follow high school hoops pretty closely. Never saw Hardy play in person, but his name appeared several times in various places over this past season. Good, solid player, and I hope the Tigers get him. Finished fifth in the Michigan "Mr. Basketball" voting.

Nothing's foolproof but I prefer local sportswriters and coaches opinions such as this over the *stars system. They've watched the kid multiple times and coached against him.

(04-21-2017 05:22 AM)Hoots Wrote:  Being in Michigan, I follow high school hoops pretty closely. Never saw Hardy play in person, but his name appeared several times in various places over this past season. Good, solid player, and I hope the Tigers get him. Finished fifth in the Michigan "Mr. Basketball" voting.

Hoots, where are you in Michigan, if you don't mind me asking. I'm in the Detroit area.

I didn't see Hardy play this year, but some people whose opinion I respect are high on him.

(04-21-2017 11:34 AM)Motor City Sam Wrote:  

(04-21-2017 05:22 AM)Hoots Wrote:  Being in Michigan, I follow high school hoops pretty closely. Never saw Hardy play in person, but his name appeared several times in various places over this past season. Good, solid player, and I hope the Tigers get him. Finished fifth in the Michigan "Mr. Basketball" voting.

Hoots, where are you in Michigan, if you don't mind me asking. I'm in the Detroit area.

I didn't see Hardy play this year, but some people whose opinion I respect are high on him.

I'm a Yooper! I live in Tom Izzo's hometown, Iron Mountain. In fact, he and my brother graduated high school together (with Mariucci) and were friends all through school. Should be a State fan, I guess, but as a kid I loved Michigan, so liking State has never been an option for me. Lots of quiet co-workers when the Tigers obliterated Sparty in 2008, and I couldn't wait to get back to the office!

As for Hardy, yeah, he seems like the real deal.

I used to travel there all the time. Romulus, Flint, Lapeer, Metamora, and Taylor.

(04-21-2017 03:47 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  I used to travel there all the time. Romulus, Flint, Lapeer, Metamora, and Taylor.

I'm very familiar with all of those except Metamora.

(04-21-2017 04:34 PM)Hoots Wrote:  

(04-21-2017 03:47 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  I used to travel there all the time. Romulus, Flint, Lapeer, Metamora, and Taylor.

I'm very familiar with all of those except Metamora.

Not far from Lapeer. Hunting country, I suppose. Gravel roads into a hunting "resort" I visited.

(04-21-2017 01:41 PM)Hoots Wrote:  

(04-21-2017 11:34 AM)Motor City Sam Wrote:  

(04-21-2017 05:22 AM)Hoots Wrote:  Being in Michigan, I follow high school hoops pretty closely. Never saw Hardy play in person, but his name appeared several times in various places over this past season. Good, solid player, and I hope the Tigers get him. Finished fifth in the Michigan "Mr. Basketball" voting.

Hoots, where are you in Michigan, if you don't mind me asking. I'm in the Detroit area.

I didn't see Hardy play this year, but some people whose opinion I respect are high on him.

I'm a Yooper! I live in Tom Izzo's hometown, Iron Mountain. In fact, he and my brother graduated high school together (with Mariucci) and were friends all through school. Should be a State fan, I guess, but as a kid I loved Michigan, so liking State has never been an option for me. Lots of quiet co-workers when the Tigers obliterated Sparty in 2008, and I couldn't wait to get back to the office!

As for Hardy, yeah, he seems like the real deal.

A Yooper! I know a few. All good people. :-)

That's funny that you are a Michigan fan, considering your connection with Izzo. I generally hit a couple of Michigan games per year, but I'm actually more of a State fan.

Glad to hear that Hardy is planning to visit on Thursday.

(04-21-2017 03:47 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  I used to travel there all the time. Romulus, Flint, Lapeer, Metamora, and Taylor.

I drive through Romulus on my way to work everyday. Good basketball history in Romulus. Former Detroit Pistons Grant Long, Terry Mills, and Grant Long (all related) went to Romulus High School. And of course, Flint's basketball history is well known.

(04-22-2017 09:18 PM)Motor City Sam Wrote:  

(04-21-2017 03:47 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  I used to travel there all the time. Romulus, Flint, Lapeer, Metamora, and Taylor.

I drive through Romulus on my way to work everyday. Good basketball history in Romulus. Former Detroit Pistons Grant Long, Terry Mills, and Grant Long (all related) went to Romulus High School. And of course, Flint's basketball history is well known.

4/27 late period update:

In
Kareem Brewton: unranked CG juco from Florida. Offers from Auburn, Old Miss, UTK, others.
Kyvon Davenport: 3-star PF juco from Georgia. Offers from Old Miss, ETSU, UTEP, others.
Raynere Thornton: unranked SF juco from Georgia. Offers from Georgia, K-State, UTEP, others.
Mike Parks: unranked PF juco from Mississippi. Decommitted from New Mexico.

Offered
Chris Darrington: unranked CG juco from Indiana. Memphis in top 3 with UTK and UNLV. Decision expected this week.

Prospects - not sure of offer status
Clayton Hughes: 3-star SF, prep school from Jackson. Memphis has traveled to see him more than once. He seems to want an official visit offer.
Usman Haruna: unranked C, high school from No Dakota. Memphis evaluated but has not offered. VCU and ECU have offered.
Chris Yannick Sodom: 3-star C, from Houston. De-committed from New Mexico. Offers from Purdue, Tex A&M, TCU, others.
Gabriel Osabuohien: unranked SF, prep school from Little Rock.
Trey Dickerson: PG, grad transfer from So Dakota. Originally signed with Iowa.
Jitaurious Gordon: unranked PG from Horn Lake. Decommitted from No Arizona.

Out
O'Shae Brissett - Syracuse
Malik Ondigo - Colorado
Garrison Brooks - UNC
Amauri Hardy - UNLV
Ty Lazenby - Oklahoma

(04-27-2017 09:56 AM)Tiger87 Wrote:  4/27 late period update:

In
Kareem Brewton - CG, juco from Florida. Offers from Auburn, Old Miss, UTK, others.
Kyvon Davenport - PF, juco from Georgia. Offers from Old Miss, ETSU, UTEP, others.
Raynere Thornton - SF, juco from Georgia. Offers from Georgia, K-State, UTEP, others.
Mike Parks - PF, juco from Mississippi. Decommitted from New Mexico.

Offered
Chris Darrington - CG, juco from Indiana. Memphis in top 3 with UTK and UNLV. Decision expected this week.

Prospects - not sure of offer status
Clayton Hughes - SF, prep school from Jackson. Memphis has traveled to see him more than once. He seems to want an official visit offer.
Usman Haruna - C, high school from No Dakota. Memphis evaluated but has not offered. VCU and ECU have offered.
Chris Yannick Sodom - C, from Houston. De-committed from New Mexico. Offers from Purdue, Tex A&M, TCU, others.
Gabriel Osabuohien - SF, prep school from Little Rock.
Trey Dickerson - PG, grad transfer from So Dakota. Originally signed with Iowa.
? Gordon - unsure of info, just recall hearing they were evaluating this kid. Think he is a guard from Arky.

Out
O'Shae Brissett - Syracuse
Malik Ondigo - Colorado
Garrison Brooks - UNC
Amauri Hardy - UNLV
Ty Lazenby - Oklahoma

Good update. Thanks for the updated info!