B.J Young To Arkansas Means No Ky Madden?

Posted by CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell

Ky Madden, a native of Arkansas, has been watched by Coach John Pelphrey closely. Before his emergence, Madden reportedly told sources he had a top two of Ole Miss and Arkansas. However, with his progression, more schools have called, and he opened up his recruitment.

Madden, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, has great physical tools to succeed. According to his father, his son has no favorite, but does plan to visit schools before announcing his discretion.

UConn will be first, September 8-10, Baylor, September 11th, then Ole Miss and Arkansas. Since Arkansas and Ole Miss are close to home, Madden isn't so sure about the dates, but did say either the 17th or 24th of September.

However, seeing that B.J. Young announced his decision to be a Razorback, Madden seems out of reach.

Madden plays the same position as Young. He has the physical abilities, scoring mentality and continues to create buzz that recruiters like. 

Madden does have a dark-side that many recruiters would like to throw to the side. His temper continues to flare on court, and that throws red flags to many programs.

Nonetheless, Madden is too talented to pass up if you’re any college program. But trying to acquire both Madden and Young will be tougher than adding Quincy Miller to an already stacked Kentucky recruiting class.

Don't count it out. With the progression of Young, I assume he will make his way to the point guard position before the end of his senior year in High School. With that, Young could be placed at the lead position in the backcourt, which opens up room for Madden on the wing.

Collectively with Madden and Young, Arkansas can be dominant. But don't expect to see them together. It's tough trying to acquire two highly touted recruits that play the same position. Don't forget, it has happened!

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B.J. Young Brings Another Meaning To Arkansas' 2011 Recruiting Class

Posted by CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell

There is no question about who has the best 2011 recruiting class. John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats have grabbed the top spot once again. However, that isn't stopping other programs from recruiting top-tier talent.

For example, look at the job Arkansas has done with their 2011 recruiting class. The Razorbacks acquired highly-touted forwards Aaron Ross and Hunter Mickelson, before the latest acquisition of scoring threat B.J. Young.

Young, a 6-foot-3 guard from Missouri, added Kansas and Memphis to his recruitment September 1st, but according to ESPN, he liked Arkansas better. "I just felt it was the best fit for me," Young told ESPN.

Now, with Young, Ross and Mickelson verbally committing, the Razorbacks grasp the chance to compete in the SEC.

Ross and Mickelson will bolster the frontcourt, while Young commends their duties in the backcourt. Not to mention, assuming Courtney Fortson stays for his senior season, the two could produce a deadly backcourt tandem. Now mix that with the wing threat of Ross, the low-post option of Mickelson, and you have a significant starting lineup.

Don't assume the recruiting will stop after the acquisition of Young. The Razorbacks still have recruits that consider their program.

It wouldn't be surprising to see more highly-touted recruits signify the 2011 recruiting class for the Razorbacks.

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College Basketball Rumors: B.J. Young to IU?

Posted by CoHoops Josh Dhani

According to the Indianapolis Star, the Indiana Hoosiers basketball program is on the verge of landing their top recruit B.J. Young.

Tom Crean was getting the commitment from the 6'3", 170-pound shooting guard from St. Louis.

The Hoosiers are comfortable now with their number one option and they like the fact that he likes the organization and is willing to commit.

"I really like the coaches. They support me a lot," Young told Jeff Rabjohns of the Indy Star. "I like the history of the program. I would really like to bring Indiana back."

If Tom Crean got Young aboard, the team could go strong into their rebuilding project.

Young is consistent, creative and a dominant scorer. He's also very quick and hard to stop on offense.

He can become one of the best players in his respective recruiting class. If he can work on his outside jump shot then he would really make something out of himself.

I'm really looking forward to Young commitment.

I bet he will.

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