Arkansas Pulls Ahead

Eric Ferguson, a very talented point guard from New York, has now completed two official visits -- to Oklahoma and Arkansas. "He had great trips to both campuses and liked both coaching staffs," said his former AAU coach, Gary Charles. "But I think he believes that he can get the ball right away at Arkansas whereas he might have to wait a year at Oklahoma with Hollis (Price) being there."

This doesn't mean Oklahoma is out, according to Charles. "It's just something he is thinking about right now," Charles said. "But he is now visiting DePaul. He is coming home this weekend and he is supposed to make a decision early next week."

DePaul was the latest school to get involved with Ferguson. Iowa State, Seton Hall, Providence and Rutgers were the other schools previously mentioned. The Hall landed Donald Copeland and is not involved anymore.

After attending Milford Academy last year, the 6-2 combo guard sat out this year in an effort to get his test score. The source said that Ferguson has a 2.695 GPA and only needs to get a 17 on the ACT or an 820 on the SAT. Now Ferguson has met those requirements.

A native of Hempstead, N.Y., Ferguson first attained notoriety playing for the Long Island Panthers a few years ago. He played with both the Panthers and the Jersey Shore Cyclones last year while attending Milford Academy.

Ferguson is a tough defender and has a good eye in finding open teammates in transition.