The Recruiting Guy

2018 forward Josh Leblanc talks recruiting and Hogs

Arkansas assistant coach Scotty Thurman speaks to the media during a news conference Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

Highly regarded junior forward Josh Leblanc was the first guest on this week's Recruiting Thursday to talk about his offer from Arkansas and his relaltionship with assistant Scotty Thurman.

Leblanc, 6-7, 210 pounds, of Baton Rouge Madison Prep Academy has 17 other scholarship offers from Texas A&M, UAB, South Florida, Minnesota, Texas Tech, Georgetown, Houston and St. John's. He has a 7-foot wingspan.

He plays for Louisiana Elite on the Under Armour circuit. He only had two offers while taking part in the Real Deal in the Rock basketball tournament.