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Twitter Tuesday: Oklahoma St., Matt Murrell, Texas Tech

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In today's Twitter Tuesday mailbag, Rivals.com Basketball Analyst Corey Evans takes a deep dive into Oklahoma State’s five-star hunt, dishes the latest on Matt Murell, checks on the vibe around Pitt and Texas Tech, and more.

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Oklahoma State has a small chance with Bryce Thompson, but the Cowboys are chasing Kansas, Oklahoma and North Carolina. I would expect for the five-star to come to his college decision in the next 10 days or so, which would lead to his signature next week. My FutureCast selection remains on KU despite the allegations hanging over the program. Thompson wants to play for a basketball-first type of school and his relationship with Bill Self is strong.

For Cunningham, the word is that his decision could be made in the coming days and, if it is, would be in favor of Oklahoma State. While there was a lot of talk that he was leaning toward Kentucky last month, I have not budged from my prediction. The Pokes have a lot going for them, of course, with his brother being on staff and Mike Boynton being the first power conference coach to offer him. Cunningham could potentially visit Stillwater again this weekend. Be on the lookout, because a commitment could be near.

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Matt Murrell has been difficult to get a pulse on but a source has confirmed that he will make his college decision on Nov. 9. One of the top guards available, Murrell is down to a final five of Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss, Texas and Vanderbilt.

The Gators are just about out of the Murrell sweepstakes as they are full with their scholarship count. Vanderbilt had the momentum early on thanks to the hiring of Murrell's former high school coach, but the feeling is that this is more of a battle between Auburn, Ole Miss and Texas. I would have pegged Auburn as the leader earlier this fall, but Ole Miss is where my FutureCast prediction resides. That could change in the coming days, as the word is that his last visit to Texas went very well and the Longhorns could have momentum in Murrell's recruitment.


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