2013 - Tyler McCullough 6'10 C - Verbal

http://www.future150camps.com/index...article/3-news/31-springdale-future-150-recap

There is a chance he will be 7' before he gets here. Not out of the question for a kid to grow 2 inches his junior and senior year in HS.

Does anyone know what other schools were looking at him?

He's only a verbal. If he blows up, there isn't a guarantee that he ends up here...

True but with that logic, we would have to wait till he was enrolled here to guarantee anything.

Yes, enrollment in classes is the only guarantee...

Nothing keeps him from being pursued by other schools, so there will always be that chance. I she with Bee that we have to start early. Hopefully out works out for us

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Welcome to the Bear Family Tyler!

“Recruiting-wise I have multiple scholarship offers and a lot of interest from schools,” McCullough said. “It’s pretty cool going to schools and meeting the players and being just as tall as their big guys.”
So far, McCullough has received offers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Missouri State, Tulane, Louisiana Tech, and Nebraska.

Bee, are you thinking from the same state?

Everyone is a "salesman", some are just better than others. Basketball recruiting is a complex process, but one significant aspect of recruiting is building personal relationships ( a step in the "selling" process). Even if a high school player "blows up" and attracts the attention of BCS programs after giving a verbal commitment to a school like MSU, many of them will stay with their earlier commitment. I understand that will not be the case everytime, but if the recruiters do a good job in the ongoing process most high school players will honor their commitment. There are a lot of reasons why the verbal from Tyler likely will end up with him in a Bears uniform. I do not pretend to know them all, but an assistant coach on his high school team played ball in Springfield (Drury) and coached at Hilcrest. The two hour drive from his home will enable family members to attend a lot of games. He really likes the atmosphere at the Q, and says he really likes Lusk and the program. Tyler has been recruited and offered by some other D-1 programs already. He can also see that the Bears really need him. He may have a chance to get some playing time early.

I agree a verbal is just that---- a "verbal commitment" by a teenage kid. Tyler M playing for MSU has a good feel to it though. As some have pointed out previously, he has this year and next to continue to grow and mature and improve as a basketball player and an athlete. Bears fans may want to put on the "shades", cause the future is beginning to look a lot brighter.

This is absolutely great news having Big T as a Bear was high on my list of wants. That we got the verbal commit this early is another good sign that the staff is sending a great message and finding receptive quality kids. Celebrating Christmas early this year! I really expect to see him in a Bears uni. Big T BEAR ...WELCOME

That's why I was slightly shocked he chose us, he went to camp at Nebraska and went there on an unofficial back in September. With them being a Big Ten school and having brand new facilites (new practice facilities and new arena underway) I thought it might be a struggle. Nice win for Coach Lusk and the Bears, now lets keep him!

Fayetteville is playing in Jefferson City over the break. They play the Jays tonight.

he was at the game today.

It was good to see him proudly wearing Missouri State. I'm looking forward to see how Tyler progresses over the next several years.

and of course....

letsgobears!!!

Will be in attendance for tomorrow's game.

Bringing his little 6'8" hog friend with him! Could be a great pair to build from for four years. The future is starting to look bright.

Update article about Tyler:

http://www.thehighschoolshow.com/tag/tyler-mccullough/

After shutting down the first place Southside Rebels in their 70-46 win on Friday night the Fayetteville Bulldogs have taken a big step towards silencing their critics and staked their claim to be the best team in the conference despite what their record shows.
Fayetteville (17-6, 7-4) hasn’t lost since having to forfeit their first four conference games, all of them being wins, and on Friday night routed the best team in the conference, record wise, in very convincing fashion.
The Bulldogs took a 22-19 lead at half time and turned that into a 49-31 lead as the teams headed into the fourth quarter.
Fayetteville was led in scoring by Tyler McCullough who had 16 points and ahd four players overall who scored in double digits.

Tyler McCullough: McCullough helped to lead the Fayetteville Bulldogs to victory against the Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies Tuesday night. McCullough lead the Bulldogs with 19 points and had a couple of dunks on the night as well. He also had 9 rebounds helping to solidify Fayetteville’s 59-47 win on the road at Northside.

Tyler McCullough: McCullough helped to lead the Fayetteville Bulldogs to victory against the Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies Tuesday night. McCullough lead the Bulldogs with 19 points and had a couple of dunks on the night as well. He also had 9 rebounds helping to solidify Fayetteville’s 59-47 win on the road at Northside.