Gerry Hamilton

With his brother at Hawaii ... the family has some west coast eyes https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/football/roster/chuuky-hines/21277

We shall see what he does ... I made the WR recruiting note post yesterday (down the board) because I was told that Wilson and Texas have been talking more of late. Will Oregon's seemingly unlimited NIL come into play here? We shall see.

No question about it! 8-9 bid league IMO Alabama, Auburn, Florida (like what he's doing), Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Arkansas Which team jumps up like South Carolina did a season ago?

Chris Beard's Ole Miss roster year two ... https://olemisssports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

Thoughts on Arkansas roster? https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/sport/m-baskbl/roster/

Jaime Ffrench, Dallas Wilson and either Kelshaun Johnson/Tanook Hines would be a three man class that would be salty.

CBS has Texas No. 20 in way-too-early Top 25 from July 1 https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/rankings/top25/

Just me, but I think Wilson is on another level than Lockett. All three? Nope. IMO ... Texas class of three would be two of the three + one of the in-state guys (Kelshaun, Tanook or McCutcheon).

ESPN Way-too-early Top 25 July 1 https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39895473/mens-college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-rankings-2024-25-season

Check the tower chief log!

Junior HUDL: http://www.hudl.com/v/2LgviW

The Tampa (Fla) Tech 4-star+ WR and Oregon verbal has been in contact with Texas frequently since May. This is one the Horns have been recruiting heavily behind the scenes.

A pretty good list here https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2024-college-football-hot-seat-rankings-evaluating-the-job-security-of-all-134-fbs-coaches/amp/

Texas very happy with the hire ... but then entire staff had known him previous ... there was a lot of familiarity with this hire

Dogus Balbay https://www.instagram.com/p/C9QDZvxuQK1/?igsh=MTZkMGVwYmJhcGFxdA==

https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2025-march-madness-men-field-predictions Texas No . 4 see in latest

https://www.fanduel.com/research/rothstein-45-preseason-edition

https://barttorvik.com/trankpre.php

Texas Longhorns 2024-25 Roster - Final CG Jordan Pope, 6-1, junior (Oregon St transfer - 17.6 PPG, 2.6 rebs, 3.4 assists, 45.1% FG, 37.1% from 3 (66-178) & 87.9% FT) What OTF is hearing: Shot creator off the bounce, shot maker, mixing in very well with the guards assembled. Expected be top 2-3 shooter/scorer on the team. PG Julian Larry, 6-3, senior (Indiana St transfer - 11.0 PPG, 2.8 rebs, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals, 52.5% FG, 46.2% from 3 (42-91) & 78.0% FT) What OTF is hearing: Very much an under control, steady point guard. Sees the floor. Has easily transitioned to the longer and better athletes on the floor. Makes open shots on the perimeter. SG Chendall Weaver, 6-3, junior (2023-24 - 6.2 PPG, 3.0 rebs, 0.6 assists, 49.0% FG, 23.7% from three (9-38), 74.0% FT) What OTF is hearing: Will not be denied. Showing great deal of improvement in all-around game, with the understanding he still has a pretty high ceiling to reach in that regard. Game has slowed down for him. Best athlete in the program. Ultimate competitor. SG Tre Johnson, 6-6, freshman What OTF is hearing: As advertised. He's earned the respect of his teammates by how competitive he is, and how hard he works. High level scorer, tremendous footwork that has led to shooting a high percentage on the perimeter in workouts against experienced college guards. A first round NBA draft pick, and potential lottery selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. SG Tramon Mark, 6-6, senior (Arkansas transfer - 16.2 PPG, 4.3 rebs, 1.8 assists, 48.0% FG, 36.4% from three (36-99) & 80.4% FT) What OTF is hearing: Mentioned above. G/Wing Malik Presley, 6-6, sophomore (Vanderbilt transfer - 2.2 PPG, 1.6 rebs, 0.5 assists, 42.9% FG, 2-16 from 3, 46.7% FT) What OTF is hearing: Solid role player. Sneaky athletic. Can be a presence defensively on the perimeter due to length. Comfortable finishing in the paint with long arms all round his vision. SF Devon Pryor, 6-7, sophomore (2023-24 - 0.7 PPG, 1.0 rebs in seven games played) What OTF is hearing: Maybe second to Weaver in overall athletic testing. Has the bounce, quickness, wingspan, skill and can make shots on the perimeter. His role will likely be defined by how much he matches the physicality required. F Jayson Kent, 6-7.5, senior (Indiana St transfer - 13.5 PPG, 8.1 rebs, 0.6 assists, 63.9% FG, 36.6% from three (30-82) & 83.7% FT) What OTF is hearing: Very, very good all-around player at the college four. Making contested perimeter shots. Plays as well without the ball as anyone on the team. Makes a lot of winning plays. PF Arthur Kaluma, 6-7, senior (Kansas St transfer - 14.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 42.7% FG, 34.5% from three (51-148) and 74.7% FT) What OTF is hearing: On campus with the team. Will begin workouts soon. C Kadin Shedrick, 6-11, senior (2023-24 - 7.7 PPG, 3.0 rebs, 0.5 assists, 1.1 blks, 59.2% FG, 3-8 from three & 72.4% FT) What OTF is hearing: Much healthier, which is key. Expected to play with more freedom this season. In better playing shape now vs. last year. Seen as a good fit with the Texas guards. PF/C Ze'rik Onyema, 6-8, senior (2023-24 - 3.3 PPG, 2.2 rebs, 0.7 blks, 54.5% FG & 71.4% FT) What OTF is hearing: Will be the backup five man. His willingness to work to improve is noted - especially to the point of being counted on defensively in switching situations. PF Nic Codie, 6-9, freshman What OTF is hearing: Still rehabbing knee. That's where this one is at. C Jamie Vinson, 6-10, freshman What OTF is hearing: Texas likes the early returns here in terms of what he can develop into as a rebounder and rim protector.