SIGNED - 2012 HS - P.J. Hardwick - 5'10" PG

filmerj · May 4, 2012

This seems like a great first signing for coach Benford. Welcome to the Mean Green family Mr. Hardwick.

greenminer · May 4, 2012

For fun, I would be interested in looking back at all our coaching first signees.

NT Alum '04 · May 4, 2012

Out of our current roster, the only people I don't want to lose are Jones, JWilliams, AWilliams, and of course TMitchel.

The rest of the team is great but we can definitively upgrade.

TheTastyGreek · May 4, 2012

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/archives/2012/05/hardwick-confirms-commitment-t.html

Comment to Vito, confirmation from Hardwick.

greenminer · May 4, 2012

Someone give me the Cliffnotes on this kid, what value he brings to us (elaborate slightly above the "he's a 3-star duh" response), and if there are any further developments regarding possible transfers from our current roster.

Harry linked to a video that I can't take much from: the defender wiggles a bit on every possession then just lets PJ by?

This seemed to unfold very fast, no?

TheTastyGreek · May 4, 2012

This seemed to unfold very fast, no?

Switching teams in the summer can be dangerous. Wait too long to make a decision, and you may not get a home you want. Sometimes you end up at Oklahoma Wesleyan.

The guy had already done a recruiting tour and been courted by BCS schools. If he found what he was looking for here... No sense dragging it out.

GrandGreen · May 4, 2012

Sounds like an excellent player, but not better than Jones. I wonder were he will fit, I really don't see Jones at the 2. In summary, if he is a replacement for Jones; I think NT's talent level went down.

Cooley · May 4, 2012

15 ppg, 10 Assts. last season. From Miami, Fl (played in Ft. Lauderdale) before moving to to Houston. His goal was to lead the SEC in assist his freshman year. Also had a 25 pts 15 assist game while playing a game in New York or Atlanta. Seems to be a better player than the 6-9 Juco guy. (I'd pass on him, btw, from the video I saw and being a 6th man on his Juco team) Not sure I like 5-9/5-10 guards on the college level. Very tiny kid.

Maybe Tasty can get Benford on the GMG podcast to get an update on this kid and who he plans to run off. (Of course we need to tell Benford that JJ appeared weekly on the podcast)

MeanMag · May 4, 2012

15 ppg, 10 Assts. last season. From Miami, Fl (played in Ft. Lauderdale) before moving to to Houston. His goal was to lead the SEC in assist his freshman year. Also had a 25 pts 15 assist game while playing a game in New York or Atlanta. Seems to be a better player than the 6-9 Juco guy. (I'd pass on him, btw, from the video I saw and being a 6th man on his Juco team) Not sure I like 5-9/5-10 guards on the college level. Very tiny kid.

Maybe Tasty can get Benford on the GMG podcast to get an update on this kid and who he plans to run off. (Of course we need to tell Benford that JJ appeared weekly on the podcast)

If I remember correctly, tasty made sure that was in benfords contract before giving it to RV to present for Tony's signature. I think there's even a nice incentive fee for the gmg podcast.

MeanGreenTexan · May 4, 2012

Switching teams in the summer can be dangerous. Wait too long to make a decision, and you may not get a home you want. Sometimes you end up at Oklahoma Wesleyan.

The guy had already done a recruiting tour and been courted by BCS schools. If he found what he was looking for here... No sense dragging it out.

I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the name "Jordan Williams" show up on that OWU roster... then I kept looking and saw you were referencing Nolan Denis.

KRAM1 · May 4, 2012

Grades? How's this kid on the academic front? I always worry a tad when I see that they come from some "basketball academy school" thing. Anyone know the skinny on the academic side of the house? Looks like a great sign on the BB side of the house, but as we have seen with Jones and Williams...and, yes, TMitch...one must take care of both sides of the house to actually play.

Tell me the kid is a academic powerhouse as well......

Nice commit for the first one out of the box Coach!

Green Crazy · May 4, 2012

i'd like it a lot more if it were gray that we signed. that boy good!

all in all, hardwick is a good player and this is a good start!

Edited May 4, 2012 by Green Crazy

GangGreen · May 4, 2012

For fun, I would be interested in looking back at all our coaching first signees.

I'm just taking a guess, but I think JJ first signing was Jermaine Green.

Cooley · May 4, 2012

Actually, it was Lee Green. Jemaine may have been #2

GreenGuy123 · May 4, 2012

Maybe this signing really just mean bad news for Trey Norris? Don't get me wrong, I like Trey. He puts in his work and has heart, just thinking of possibilities.

Censored by Laurie · May 4, 2012

Maybe this signing really just mean bad news for Trey Norris? Don't get me wrong, I like Trey. He puts in his work and has heart, just thinking of possibilities.

Am I high or did I read somewhere earlier that Trey was actually aiding Hardwick's recruitment?

cdizzle86 · May 4, 2012

Also, after reading his Twitter it seems that we will actually be playing Mississippi State next year. Was this known already?

Should be an exciting game.

meangreenacct · May 4, 2012

Am I high or did I read somewhere earlier that Trey was actually aiding Hardwick's recruitment?

Pretty sure that's what I heard as well. So hopefully this guy isn't designed to replace Norris on the roster, however assuming Jones is back, I could potentially see it causing his playing time to decrease.

untwillrise · May 4, 2012

What offense does our new coach run?

golfingomez · May 4, 2012

Spread Option...

greenminer · May 4, 2012

Am I high or did I read somewhere earlier that Trey was actually aiding Hardwick's recruitment?

Is both an acceptable answer?

Dr. Seuss · May 4, 2012

Spread Option...

Is this a Net Debit Spread or a Net Credit... calls or puts... Because im pretty bullish on Benford

I would do a butterfly option strategy... Its a lotto ticket, he doesnt cost that much but the return could be insane if he hits the magic number in the middle

Oh wait, are we talking about Coach K spread...lol

Edited May 4, 2012 by Dr. Seuss

UNT90 · May 4, 2012

Am I high or did I read somewhere earlier that Trey was actually aiding Hardwick's recruitment?

Yes, I believe Vito said Norris was Hardwick's recruit visit host. That would be really strange.

I hope Trey, and not Forrest, is leaving, but that's just me.

UNTLifer · May 4, 2012

Is it "Wide Open? "

Censored by Laurie · May 5, 2012

Yes, I believe Vito said Norris was Hardwick's recruit visit host. That would be really strange.

I hope Trey, and not Forrest, is leaving, but that's just me.

It's a bit uncomfortable to think in those terms, but I agree...I think Trey maxes out as a 5pt, 5ast, 15-20 min a night guy...a wonderful luxury as your reserve point, but even if Forrest never realizes his full potential he's still got the whole 6'10" thing going for him.

Maybe Clarke (yes, I just assumed the white kid like all of you assumed Collin Mangrum was a good shooter) may be in on academic scholarship?