Basketball Recruiting
Arnett Moultrie, a 6'11 power forward who recently withdrew from the NBA draft and will transfer from UTEP, has a host of schools chasing after him hoping to land his services.
Gary Parrish reported in his blog earlier today that "though Moultrie's hometown school remains in play, developements over the last 48 hours suggest Mississippi State and Arkansas have made strong pushes and positioned themselves well."
Problem is, Parrish's sources are now telling him that UTEP, which has already apparently placed penalties on a transfer to Memphis, may not release him to Mississippi St. or Arkansas either. If true, Moultrie would have to pay his own way during the first year at either school, then be on scholarship for the 2011-12 season.
It's no secret Arkansas is looking to add a big man. Though the need is more an immediate one, it wouldn't hurt to add a potential NBA type talent to the already talented 2011 class, which has commitments from two top 50 prospects.
ATLANTA, GA --- Give Adonis Thomas (6-6, 211, Memphis, TN Melrose #13 ESPNU Super 60) his preference and he plays shooting guard every time but he's pragmatic. "Really, I just want to play, so just put me on the floor wherever you need me and I'll play," Thomas 
Jerry Joseph is a 16-year-old star high school basketball player in Odessa, Texas. U.S. Immigration officials say he's in the country illegally. And some coaches from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., believe he's a former player who starred in South Florida and is actually 22.
Hunter Mickelson is one of the top high school basketball players in the country. As of today, he's an Arkansas Razorback. 
St. John's and new coach, Steve Lavin have made their way into the running for Rice, NY star big man Kadeem Jack. What was once a 4 team race has now been expanded to 5.
The recruiting calendar allows high school basketball players to sign National Letters of Intent twice during the year. Other dates to watch out for: