I want to take a look at one of the better class of college prospect to come out of Montana in quite some. The 2010 class may not have a player as highly ranked nationally as Derek Selvig as the 2007 (108 by Rivals), but what it lacks with that big national star it will make up with numbers. There are at least 3 players and possibly as many as 6 players who are D-1 worthy players. Notice I said D-1 worthy, unfortunately, it seems that in this state there is a max number of athletes that will get offered even if there are possibly more. I have said this before it seems to me that the D-1 coaches in this state would rather take a chance on an out of state player than an in state player.

Josh Huestis (6-7 CMR) From what I observe Josh, seems to be the guy who is getting the most serious attention right now. I have heard from multiple sources that he holds offers from Both UM and MSU, but it would not surprise me if his recruitment takes off a little come this spring and summer. He has taken multiple unofficial visits to both schools. Josh’s family has connections to Montana State, and I hear he is interested in studying engineering, which might favor the Cat’s, still the Griz sweeping the Bobcats I do not think has helped the ‘Cats efforts. I think right now Josh has all the size and skills to a very effective Big Sky power forward. That said though he may get some looks at the small forward spot, if so he will need to improve his ball and shooting skills.

Matt Miller (6-4 ½ Capital) Miller could give Huestis a run for his money as the best D-1 prospect in the state, if he decides to play basketball in college. As good as a basketball player as Miller is I am told he is even a better football player. Both Tinkle and Huse would love to get him in a uniform; he is a complete package at the shooting guard spot. He could make an impact very early in both programs. He is said to holds offers to both schools in football and basketball, but will get offers from Pac-10/Big Ten caliber schools for football that appears to be the sport he favores,

Corbin Pearson (6-5 Big Sandy) I hear both MSU and UM are recruiting. Pearson pretty hard, but I do not know exactly where he stands with possible offers. Pearson is being recruited as a small forward. He is a pretty good athlete with a very good three point shot, and can also post up inside. Of the two Big Sandy players he is projected to be more of a scorer in college.

Blake Brumwell (6-8 Big Sandy) How often do you get two D-1 prospect from a Montana class-c school? I hope this does not work against them. Blake is more of an old school big man., a banger. He has been a pretty prolific scorer in high school but many feel his strength in college could be his rebounding, where he seems to have a real knack for it.

These are the Guy’s who I have heard from pretty solid info that are receiving solid recruiting attention the two Montana D-1 schools. There are though a couple of other guy’s who could be in the mix come 12 months. More on them later.