Heath Comments On New Recruiting Class

Stan Heath made his first public comments today about the 2006 Razorback basketball recruiting class.

Heath says forward Michael Washington "could be the prototype power forward. ... He has good size and length, and could continue to add to his 230-pound frame. He has good face-up skills, is a good athlete and is very aggressive. As he continues to hone his skills, he has the chance to be a very special player in our conference."

Of combo guard Stefan Welsh, Heath said, "He comes from a winning program. ... In addition to being a talented scorer, he’s a good defender and playmaker. The big adjustment for Stefan will be adding strength and tailoring his skills to playing both guard positions, but we expect him to contribute and make an impact."

Heath could not comment yet on recruit Sonny Weems, who is expected to sign with the Hogs on Friday. Weems has been ranked by many recruiting services as the #1 junior college prospect in the country.