Gerry Hamilton

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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.

Wild seeing Logan Parr on the list ... he wouldn't be by seasons end IMO This is sort of like an NFL or NBA mock draft ... watch how much it changes during and after the season

Top 100 full list... https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-college-football/college-football-25/roster?utm_campaign=cf25_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_cfb25top10&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cid=80652&ts=1720623665320

Florida's scheduled has 21 players in the top 100 ... for those that care about that brute of a schedule

18 of the top 100 are on Texas' schedule this season - Georgia leads the way with 6

Ohio State led with 8 players BTW

From what I've been told ... there is more than one college (not saying Texas to be clear) that believes she has higher upside as an all-around player than Chavez. Don't shoot the messenger

I think Texas is taking a senior eval on a lot of guys … but not sure how much they are actually moving off top targets at the same time

For me, yep. Penn State is a top 10 modern era program in about every metric used to calculate … even James Franklin has stacked up 10 win seasons and 4 more AP Poll top 10 finishes for Penn State - he just hasn’t gotten the program over the hump. I probably have Nebraska too low on my personal list … but college football has changed so much in the last 25 years, and none of it has been good for Nebraska staying in that convo So much of a list like this is determined by how many year window one really includes IMO

Tend to agree

The last part … yes that is part of it … some prospects are feeling the squeeze right now

Believe so

Dallas Wilson is definitely a 4+ or 5 star for me … could swing either way on senior video … I’m essentially saying he’s a top 40 level prospect nationally

I do think Kelshaun is conflicted on the decision too

Will be delayed until next week due to Hurricane Beryl. Hitchcock High got it pretty bad. They are without power and internet

Will be interesting decision here … Parents like idea of Texas for sure. Does Nathan still after the Kade Phillips commitment?