6th Man of St. John's Basketball
St. John's Red Storm => Recruiting Archives => Recruiting => 2016 Class => Topic started by: crgreen on April 12, 2013, 06:20:07 PM
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Don't see a recruiting thread on this kid. Plays at Carlisle here in Virginia. One of the assistants told me Thon is definately hearing from the St. Johns staff. This season led his team to a 29-2 record, and put up 23.4 pts, 12.9 rebounds, 4.9 blks, 1.7 steals, shot 58% from the field, 72% from the line, only 29% on 3s (26 of 89). Actually, the 29% isn't THAT bad considering he's slightly over 7'0 tall. And that this was his freshman year of high school. A lot of folks have started comparing him to a high school phenom/legend from the VA/W.VA area a generation ago, Earl Jones. (For those that don't know Earl, his pro career ended before it started with a horrific knee injury at the end of his college senior year. He'd averaged almost 29 pts and 10 rebs that year, and for his 4 years, 23 pts and 11 rebs).
Anyway, great to hear the staff is on him early.
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A more athletic Manute Bol? GT also checking him out.
Can this be moved to 2016 recruiting?
http://ballislife.com/thon-maker-dc/ (http://ballislife.com/thon-maker-dc/)
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A more athletic Manute Bol? GT also checking him out.
More like Ralph Sampson given his skill level. Could be a future all-time great
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Waaaay better than Bol. That kid bust my younger team ass. And we had a squad
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Freshmen get you thinking
In Hampton, there were some young guys in the building who played and acted older than their years. Mega talent Thon Maker was a standout with the Boo Williams 17-and-under squad. What was most impressive about him was that he embraced his size but then used his skill properly. Trust me, the kid can shoot. But instead of anchoring himself to the perimeter, Maker played a big part in the paint, where he’s tall, slender and savvy around the hoop. His freshman counterpart, power forward Harry Giles, is the best prospect in high school basketball in my opinion. These two guys quietly made significant impressions on everyone who saw them. On the biggest travel team stage, they more than belonged.
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Freshmen get you thinking
In Hampton, there were some young guys in the building who played and acted older than their years. Mega talent Thon Maker was a standout with the Boo Williams 17-and-under squad. What was most impressive about him was that he embraced his size but then used his skill properly. Trust me, the kid can shoot. But instead of anchoring himself to the perimeter, Maker played a big part in the paint, where he’s tall, slender and savvy around the hoop. His freshman counterpart, power forward Harry Giles, is the best prospect in high school basketball in my opinion. These two guys quietly made significant impressions on everyone who saw them. On the biggest travel team stage, they more than belonged.
Down here were he goes to high school, Thon continues to draw comparisons from old-timers to late 70's-early 80's West Virginia phenom Earl Jones...(A severe knee injury destroyed Earl's pro career before it got started, but in his 4 years of college he put up 19.7pts 13.3 rebs as a frosh, 23.6 pts 10.6 rebs as a soph, 24.2 pts 10.2 rebs as a Jr, and 28.6 pts 9.7 rebs as a Sr - he shot 59% from the field and 84% from the line that year, and blocked 432 shots in his 4 years.)
I think I posted early last season that one opposing high school coach told me Thon was the best frosh he'd ever seen. Lot of high school coaches say such things. But this HS coach has a unique perspective - 34 years ago, he was head coaching Indiana State and Larry Bird to the NCAA title game against Magic and Michigan State - Bill Hodges...
Really lookiing forward this coming season to getting down to NorthCarolina to see Harry Giles play. My health kept me pretty much bound to the local area this past season....
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Really lookiing forward this coming season to getting down to NorthCarolina to see Harry Giles play. My health kept me pretty much bound to the local area this past season....
Best thing I have heard on this board in a while is that your health is improving - God Bless
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Harry Giles is nice. To me the 2015 class and 2016 class is where Lav can do some real damage
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I'd just sign him because he has a cool name.
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I'd just sign him because he has a cool name.
By that logic, we need to make a run at Diamond Stone :D
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I'd just sign him because he has a cool name.
he will come cheaper than my fiancees engagement ring. lol
By that logic, we need to make a run at Diamond Stone :D
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* MaxPreps Freshman All-American Thon Maker, a near-7-footer by way of Sudan and Australia who we detailed in this story last August, made the trip to Southern California. There was nothing particularly notable about his showing Friday night, but a conversation with mentor Edward Smith did produce this nugget: Thon will be joined at Carlisle School (Martinsville, Va.) next fall by younger brother Matur, who will be a freshman and is already 6-9.
“@Jason_Hickman: News and notes from Friday night at Pangos All-American Camp, including Joseph Toye, Thon Maker and Wade Baldwin: http://t.maxpreps.com/17cQHlT (http://t.maxpreps.com/17cQHlT)”
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I'd just sign him because he has a cool name.
By that logic, we need to make a run at Diamond Stone :D
Well, the fact he's Rivals #4 player in the entire 2015 class MIGHT also be a a reason to go after him. :)
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I haven't seen anything on this center who is also with the Boo Williams program a year behind Maker. I'm not sure if the staff made any inquiries yet, or how hard it might be to pry Bam Bam Adebayo (6'8", 240, 2016) out of Carolina, but he's worth a look as a Oblockpa replacement come 2016.
Not starting a thread, as I've seen nothing in any of my searching for a connection just yet.
http://prospect-central.blogspot.com/2012/09/player-profile-class-of-2016-edrice-bam.html#.Up542NJDtEI (http://prospect-central.blogspot.com/2012/09/player-profile-class-of-2016-edrice-bam.html#.Up542NJDtEI)
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Holy Crap....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk)
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Holy Crap....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk)
Wow. Little bit of a KD/KG combo. First comp that came to mind.
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Holy Crap....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk)
But if he grows a few more inches they might call in the Ralph Sampson comparison since he's playing in VA. Very nice foot work.
Wow. Little bit of a KD/KG combo. First comp that came to mind.
But if he grows a few more inches they might call in the Ralph Sampson comparison since he's playing in VA. Very nice foot work.
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Yea he looks crazy good on mixtape and he is a special talent but he is still very raw.
He is a sure fire pro baring any injury but he gets pushed around a lot down low and isn't as skilled on the perimeter as this video makes him out to be. He has 0 chance of going to St. John's.
His recruitment will drag out too.
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Yea he looks crazy good on mixtape and he is a special talent but he is still very raw.
He is a sure fire pro baring any injury but he gets pushed around a lot down low and isn't as skilled on the perimeter as this video makes him out to be. He has 0 chance of going to St. John's.
His recruitment will drag out too.
Dave - do you think UVa has a shot, or will it be Puke,Heels,Kentucky,Indiana,etc?
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Yea he looks crazy good on mixtape and he is a special talent but he is still very raw.
He is a sure fire pro baring any injury but he gets pushed around a lot down low and isn't as skilled on the perimeter as this video makes him out to be. He has 0 chance of going to St. John's.
His recruitment will drag out too.
Dave - do you think UVa has a shot, or will it be Puke,Heels,Kentucky,Indiana,etc?
No to UVA, Duke, Indiana, Tar Heels, or Kentucky.
I think I'd lean more towards Kansas as an early prediction. Baylor or UCLA is possible too.
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Yea he looks crazy good on mixtape and he is a special talent but he is still very raw.
He is a sure fire pro baring any injury but he gets pushed around a lot down low and isn't as skilled on the perimeter as this video makes him out to be. He has 0 chance of going to St. John's.
His recruitment will drag out too.
Dave - do you think UVa has a shot, or will it be Puke,Heels,Kentucky,Indiana,etc?
No to UVA, Duke, Indiana, Tar Heels, or Kentucky.
I think I'd lean more towards Kansas as an early prediction. Baylor or UCLA is possible too.
Ebiid's progress sure doesn't hurt Kansas. I'll be pissed if Baylor gets him. Still cannot see the magic of Waco or Drew....Think Zona will work its way in somehow?
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Holy Crap....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk)
Wow. Little bit of a KD/KG combo. First comp that came to mind.
Exact comp I thought of
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I know we are not recruiting this kid but WOW..
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-thonmaker-141019/7-foot-high-school-hoops-phenom-thon-maker-almost-guard (http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-thonmaker-141019/7-foot-high-school-hoops-phenom-thon-maker-almost-guard)
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Yeah, special special special
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I know we are not recruiting this kid but WOW..
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-thonmaker-141019/7-foot-high-school-hoops-phenom-thon-maker-almost-guard (http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-thonmaker-141019/7-foot-high-school-hoops-phenom-thon-maker-almost-guard)
Someone needs to trademark "Prepare to meet your Maker" now for when this kid hits it BIG. He's the most Durant-like player I've seen (at least from that short clip).
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I know we are not recruiting this kid but WOW..
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-thonmaker-141019/7-foot-high-school-hoops-phenom-thon-maker-almost-guard (http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-thonmaker-141019/7-foot-high-school-hoops-phenom-thon-maker-almost-guard)
Well then he better hope he dorsn't have to play against us cause ADR will put him in his hip pocket! :) Didn't this kid have a cousin who played in the NBA, Von Baker? :)
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Saw that Hurley is the favorite now. That would be crazy for him to get Maker after getting in so late.
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Saw that Hurley is the favorite now. That would be crazy for him to get Maker after getting in so late.
Hurley is a coach. Not a 16 year old boy.
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Saw that Hurley is the favorite now. That would be crazy for him to get Maker after getting in so late.
Hurley is a coach. Not a 16 year old boy.
I think that would be getting out too late
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Saw that Hurley is the favorite now. That would be crazy for him to get Maker after getting in so late.
Hurley is a coach. Not a 16 year old boy.
Not sure how I called Hurley a 16 year old boy. Just meant the guy came from Bufallo where he wasn't involved and got hired at ASU probably around a month ago. And now he's close to landing a guy that had the elite of college basketball on him. Maybe I'm slow on the uptake but please let me know how I called a 16 year old so I don't get your panties in a twist in the future
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Holy Crap....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk)
Wow. Little bit of a KD/KG combo. First comp that came to mind.
Holy crap is right. I saw LeBron and KD play in high school and this guy is ahead of where they were. He still has one year left in HS. And he's from overseas. Can you imagine the potential? I'd like to see him concentrate on his inside game first, because I think he can get more physically strong. A guaranteed one and doner .
Exact comp I thought of
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Saw that Hurley is the favorite now. That would be crazy for him to get Maker after getting in so late.
Hurley is a coach. Not a 16 year old boy.
Not sure how I called Hurley a 16 year old boy. Just meant the guy came from Bufallo where he wasn't involved and got hired at ASU probably around a month ago. And now he's close to landing a guy that had the elite of college basketball on him. Maybe I'm slow on the uptake but please let me know how I called a 16 year old so I don't get your panties in a twist in the future
I didn't say you did. I'm calling any recruit who chooses based on the amount attention he gets a 16 year old girl.
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Not that many dots to connect
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@AdamZagoria 9m9 minutes ago
St. John’s Jumps Into Thon Maker Sweepstakes http://zagsblog.com/articles/st-johns-jumps-into-thon-maker-sweepstakes/ … via @Joshua_newman @jacklegwin
Well then.
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@AdamZagoria 9m9 minutes ago
St. John’s Jumps Into Thon Maker Sweepstakes http://zagsblog.com/articles/st-johns-jumps-into-thon-maker-sweepstakes/ … via @Joshua_newman @jacklegwin
Well then.
Wow!
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Game changer. Kevin Durant
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Primetime!
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That would take this program to Elite level. Wow!
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Dream 2016: Shamorie, Bash, Rawle, Richie F., Tariq Owens, and Maker. Haha!
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@AdamZagoria 9m9 minutes ago
St. John’s Jumps Into Thon Maker Sweepstakes http://zagsblog.com/articles/st-johns-jumps-into-thon-maker-sweepstakes/ … via @Joshua_newman @jacklegwin
Well then.
I have a hunch this one has Slice written all over it.
If we can pull this off, it would be major. Major! I had the chance to see him in person during summer of '14. As, most of you know, he's a monster.
EDIT: Well, I might be on to something....
Jeff BorzelloVerified account @jeffborzello 11m11 minutes ago
Here's an interesting one: St. John's assistant coach Slice Rohrssen went to see Thon Maker today, per Maker's guardian Ed Smith.
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Saw thon all summer on UAA circuit. He's a pro. One and done. Energy level is rediculous. This is what slice does. He recruits. Probably has in's with him from when he was at UK
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I could see this happening but it's also a long shot. I've goten really close with Thon over past two years and he's one of my favorite kids. Goes about his business like a pro already and plays with extreme energy. He's put on a lot of muscle to his frame and really focused on playing inside as opposed to the Durant hype which is good in my opinion.
Arizona St. has been on him hard since Bobby Hurley came on board but not much has materialized. I do think there are a lot of question marks surrounding his eligibility status due to him moving around so much which is why he hasn't been heavily recruited.
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We've gone after big name guys like this before in the Lavin era, but the biggest difference I see here is he's more of a luxury than a must have. In the past we've put all of our eggs into one basket of a recruit of this caliber only to get burned at the end. Even if he doesn't come here (which I expect), or doesn't qualify we still have our realistic targets for 2016 like Ponds, Ahmed etc. Glad to see things have changed under this staff so far.
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We've gone after big name guys like this before in the Lavin era, but the biggest difference I see here is he's more of a luxury than a must have. In the past we've put all of our eggs into one basket of a recruit of this caliber only to get burned at the end. Even if he doesn't come here (which I expect), or doesn't qualify we still have our realistic targets for 2016 like Ponds, Ahmed etc. Glad to see things have changed under this staff so far.
Exactly.
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Would love to be a fly on the wall when the NCAA reviews Thon's case
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Would love to be a fly on the wall when the NCAA reviews Thon's case
Sounds like he would be perfect SJU recruit.
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@AdamZagoria: Thon Maker on St. John's: "I love New York" http://t.co/0CIaoP58iY
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@AdamZagoria: Thon Maker on St. John's: "I love New York" http://t.co/0CIaoP58iY
Fascinating development--noted a reference to John Lucas. Wonder if he crossed paths with D'Angelo in Houston when he was working with Lucas. Could help if we get a real chance of an on campus visit to have him around if the have met.
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So this is a pipe dream , right?
/tempers hope
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@ThonMaker14: Great home visit with coach Hurley and @mreverything211 http://t.co/TKSXyGggia
Bobby/ASU
Paultz-You understand that picture and tweet was from 9/11?
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@ThonMaker14: Great home visit with coach Hurley and @mreverything211 http://t.co/TKSXyGggia
Bobby/ASU
Paultz-You understand that picture and tweet was from 9/11?
Did not, but appreciate the heads up.
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@AdamZagoria: Thon Maker on St. John's: "I love New York" http://t.co/0CIaoP58iY
Fascinating development--noted a reference to John Lucas. Wonder if he crossed paths with D'Angelo in Houston when he was working with Lucas. Could help if we get a real chance of an on campus visit to have him around if the have met.
Brian Merrit was a long time scout and employee of John Lucas. Really good dude and had a good grasp on talent/landscape of grassroots hoops. It was a really good hire by Bobby Hurley. So he's been around Thon for a long time whether it be at NBPA Top 100 camp or various tournaments/camps he's been around and knows Ed Smith + Thon.
It will be interesting to see the rookie (Merrit) go up against the veteran (Slice) for a blue chipper. I'm sure UK, Cuse, KS may all eventually get involved with Thon too once they're in better position to.
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Go BMC!!! :)
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Holy Crap....
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk)
Reminds me of Kevin Garnett or Lamar Odom
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Not quite LeBron talent. A sure fire one and doner.
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Would be the best player at St. John's since Walter Berry.
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At 7'0"+ he reminds me a lot of Garnett. A little bit smoother in spots, but Garnett was just a monster... This kid needs more strength and defensive presence to put it all together.
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Visiting ND for football game against v USC next weekend. They had jarret allen in this weekend too.
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Would be the best player at St. John's since Walter Berry.
Would be best player since Felipe. Arguably #1 in class.
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https://youtu.be/-qz08XTrCRE
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https://youtu.be/9Xu4TORKtP4
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Dave- do we have any kind of shot here?
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Slice went to visit Maker today. I wonder if Slice convinced him to take an unofficial to Midnight Madness on Friday. That'd be interesting.
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Slice went to visit Maker today. I wonder if Slice convinced him to take an unofficial to Midnight Madness on Friday. That'd be interesting.
Heard he passed when he found out they were charging $35 a head
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Thought that was Louisville.
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Maker postponed his visit to ND that was set for this weekend, FYI. Nd just got a commit from his h.s. teammate, Nikola Djogo (a wing player), today.
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Maker postponed his visit to ND that was set for this weekend, FYI. Nd just got a commit from his h.s. teammate, Nikola Djogo (a wing player), today.
He can't take official visits 'til he takes the SAT or ACT. So, that's why his visit to South Bend was postponed.
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Maker postponed his visit to ND that was set for this weekend, FYI. Nd just got a commit from his h.s. teammate, Nikola Djogo (a wing player), today.
He can't take official visits 'til he takes the SAT or ACT. So, that's why his visit to South Bend was postponed.
Got it. Which is really odd. Meaning that, there was chatter from his advisers earlier this year that he would reclassify to 2015. How could that be possible if he hadn't taken the SAT or ACT yet? Leads me to think that he's unlikely to ever play college ball, and his advisers are just leaving college open as an option while he looks to play overseas for a year or so, then join the NBA.
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Thought that was Louisville.
LOL
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@AdamZagoria: St. John's is also working on setting up officials for 2016s @Iam_RawleAlkins and @ThonMaker14 , source says. No dates yet.
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@AdamZagoria: St. John's is also working on setting up officials for 2016s @Iam_RawleAlkins and @ThonMaker14 , source says. No dates yet.
How many officials does a kid get?
Is it 5?
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5
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Maker just stated (on ESPNU), "Arizona State, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Notre Dame, and St. John's are recruiting him the hardest." He purposely named the schools in alphabetical order.
He also said, "He'll most likely be on a college campus next season."
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Maker just stated (on ESPNU), "Arizona State, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Notre Dame, and St. John's are recruiting him the hardest." He purposely named the schools in alphabetical order.
He also said, "He'll most likely be on a college campus next season."
Apparently he is visiting Kansas for their home opener tomorrow in Lawrence.
While appearing on national television, Maker, a five-star prospect, indicated that Kansas is one of the schools recruiting him the hardest. Just moments ago, Jayhawk Slant got word that Maker will be on hand for KU's season opener against Northern Colorado on Friday night.
https://kansas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1825157
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BR_ASUSunDevils
@BR_ASUSunDevils
[ESPN Video] Thon Maker waiting to make college commitment:
Center Thon Maker, with a scout grade ... http://es.pn/1HF7gds #SunDevils
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Love Thon. He's such a great kid and very intelligent. He handles himself like a pro already and has really made a lot of strides in developing his game/body. I think there will be a lot of red tape with NCAA surrounding his academics though. I hope he clears because college game would benefit from having him.
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Love Thon. He's such a great kid and very intelligent. He handles himself like a pro already and has really made a lot of strides in developing his game/body. I think there will be a lot of red tape with NCAA surrounding his academics though. I hope he clears because college game would benefit from having him.
Fits in perfect here then!
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@EvanDaniels: Thon Maker set his first official for Arizona State + 3 recruiting him the hardest | Story: https://t.co/kAI3wKlmwM https://t.co/QW0gpNLj7d
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Looking to visit ASU end of January.
Said ASU, IU and ND recruiting him hardest. Interesting since he just visited Kansas.
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
WeI am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Were Slice or Matt recruiting him at UK and ISU, respectively? Or perhaps the international flavor of our team? Just throwing random thoughts out there
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
You see the jumpers and dribbling on highlight reels because 7 footers who handle and shoot get a ton of views. You're getting 8-12 games condensed into 3 min and not a true reflection of what he really does.
In reality Thon is busting his ass in the paint fighting for position, grabbing rebounds, and eating at the rim. He can grab and go, he has range to 3 point line, and he can pull up but he doesn't do this at a high enough % to do it all the time. He's embraced playing inside while keeping everyone honest from the perimeter.
As for his NBA potential it's not hype, it's real. He's a skilled 7 footer and barring injury he is NBA bound.
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Did I miss something? I don't see us on his "list".
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Did I miss something? I don't see us on his "list".
True, don't seem on momentum side of equation.
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
So you are not a Kevin Garnett fan ?
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
So you are not a Kevin Garnett fan ?
I like Kevin Garnett a lot but it's because of how he's played around the basket his whole career.
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
You see the jumpers and dribbling on highlight reels because 7 footers who handle and shoot get a ton of views. You're getting 8-12 games condensed into 3 min and not a true reflection of what he really does.
In reality Thon is busting his ass in the paint fighting for position, grabbing rebounds, and eating at the rim. He can grab and go, he has range to 3 point line, and he can pull up but he doesn't do this at a high enough % to do it all the time. He's embraced playing inside while keeping everyone honest from the perimeter.
As for his NBA potential it's not hype, it's real. He's a skilled 7 footer and barring injury he is NBA bound.
He said he wants to be like Durant and Kobe. I hate hearing that from big kids. The hype around him has been huge for a few years. I think he'll definitely make the NBA and stick, but I do not see him anywhere near as good as Durant or Garnett. Which is admittedly a very tough comparison.
To be honest, I've never been a huge fan of Durant either. I've always argued that Harden was the first guy I'd want from that old OKC trio.
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
So you are not a Kevin Garnett fan ?
I like Kevin Garnett a lot but it's because of how he's played around the basket his whole career.
Kevin Garnett elbow extended, top of key jumper is a staple of his game.
https://youtu.be/sZzYYjz5eXI
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
You see the jumpers and dribbling on highlight reels because 7 footers who handle and shoot get a ton of views. You're getting 8-12 games condensed into 3 min and not a true reflection of what he really does.
In reality Thon is busting his ass in the paint fighting for position, grabbing rebounds, and eating at the rim. He can grab and go, he has range to 3 point line, and he can pull up but he doesn't do this at a high enough % to do it all the time. He's embraced playing inside while keeping everyone honest from the perimeter.
As for his NBA potential it's not hype, it's real. He's a skilled 7 footer and barring injury he is NBA bound.
He said he wants to be like Durant and Kobe. I hate hearing that from big kids. The hype around him has been huge for a few years. I think he'll definitely make the NBA and stick, but I do not see him anywhere near as good as Durant or Garnett. Which is admittedly a very tough comparison.
To be honest, I've never been a huge fan of Durant either. I've always argued that Harden was the first guy I'd want from that old OKC trio.
I wanted to be Michael Jordan and Penny Hardaway. Doesn't mean my game was a replica of their. You're comparing him to a league MVP and HOF player so yes that is lofty.
Getting back to the point of all this is Thon is more than what you see on a mixtape. I wish I could cut up some raw footage from synergy to post here.
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Did I miss something? I don't see us on his "list".
On there...
https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/664951124332560386
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
So you are not a Kevin Garnett fan ?
I like Kevin Garnett a lot but it's because of how he's played around the basket his whole career.
Kevin Garnett elbow extended, top of key jumper is a staple of his game.
https://youtu.be/sZzYYjz5eXI
Thank you Dave. As a huge celtics fan, I can tell you the KG 18 footer is as reliable a shot as you can hope anyone takes, and he constanly was playing outside. The big knock on KG when he was younger was always that he didnt play inside enough on offense and didnt want to take the big shot (despite his rebounding prowess). Heck KG refused to call himself 7 feet (instead often saying I'm 6 foot 12) because he didnt want to be forced to play down low.
Not saying Thon is KG, but KG is a perfect example of a 7 footer who liked to play outside...and is one of the generation's greats.
Another example of his 18 footer (further than Dave's and one of KG's patented pick and pops):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-ptY8iUKWQ
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Did I miss something? I don't see us on his "list".
On there...
https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/664951124332560386
Newsman is referring to this....
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1612898-thon-maker-sets-official-visit-to-asu
By the way, I witnessed Maker in action during the summer of '14, and he can mix it up in the paint.
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Did I miss something? I don't see us on his "list".
On there...
https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/664951124332560386
Newsman is referring to this....
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1612898-thon-maker-sets-official-visit-to-asu
By the way, I witnessed Maker in action during the summer of '14, and he can mix it up in the paint.
I don't see a list in that article.
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New artlice on Zagsblog
https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/thon-maker-could-wait-until-august-for-decision-on-future/158930614
Reading the quotes here and between the lines...seems we're not really much in the hunt. Seems more and more of a longshot and if so, a one and done.. Rather see the recruiters put any effort elsewhere (but no complaints if he does land !!).
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With a decision coming as late as August would think we are the favorites as we specialize in long waits for commitments. ;) :)
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Check out @KyleTucker_CJ's Tweet: https://twitter.com/KyleTucker_CJ/status/675886451809230848?s=09
Thon Maker reiterates UK not really involved anymore. Says Kansas, Indiana, Notre Dame, St. John's in the mix.
Writer Later posted he forgot to include Arizona St. too
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In recent zags article ponds said he was workin on maker, As wel as few others
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In recent zags article ponds said he was workin on maker, As wel as few others
The value of signing a top kid early in the year. Something we haven't been able to benefit from in recent years.
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Not since Mo was the pied piper in 2010....
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http://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/thon-maker-column-getting-bigger-better-and-us-colleges-are-circling-aussie-hoops-phenom/story-e6frf3f3-1227691671627
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http://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/thon-maker-column-getting-bigger-better-and-us-colleges-are-circling-aussie-hoops-phenom/story-e6frf3f3-1227691671627
He consistently mentions us along with those other 4 schools. Doesn't seem like we have a great shot from what everyone says but maybe we can get him on campus and impress him.
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Arizona State just got a commitment from Thon's cousin Daniel Mading. I think Thon ends up with Hurley at ASU
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Arizona State just got a commitment from Thon's cousin Daniel Mading. I think Thon ends up with Hurley at ASU
I didn't realize they were cousins
All makes much more sense now
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Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels 3m3 minutes ago
2016 five-star Thon Maker & his team will visit St. John's tomorrow after playing in @TheGrindSession event in NYC.
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Nice!
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@Joshua_Newman: I caught a couple of minutes with Thon Maker, and I accidentally broke the news to him that he's going to St. John's after. Whoops.
@J_Schneider: @Joshua_Newman that personifies how recruiting works these days pretty well
@Joshua_Newman: @J_Schneider You should've seen Maker's face. Kid had no idea. None.
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The Hurley connection with St. Ant's and ASU will be tough to beat. That said, I think Thon is his own person and will choose what's best for him as the spotlight will be squarely on him wherever he goes.
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Adam Zagoria
@AdamZagoria
Thon Maker's guardian Ed Smith tells The 4 Quarters Podcast that he spoke to Chris Mullin & Slice and would like to visit St. John's
Adam Zagoria
@AdamZagoria
Ed Smith says Thon Maker will likely limit it to 5 schools on his list: ASU, KU, Indiana, Notre Dame and SJU. But he could add a school.
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The Hurley connection with St. Ant's and ASU will be tough to beat. That said, I think Thon is his own person and will choose what's best for him as the spotlight will be squarely on him wherever he goes.
Where does St. Anthony's fit into this equation? I'm confused.
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The Hurley connection with St. Ant's and ASU will be tough to beat. That said, I think Thon is his own person and will choose what's best for him as the spotlight will be squarely on him wherever he goes.
Where does St. Anthony's fit into this equation? I'm confused.
Doesn't. The relationship is with an ASU assistant coach;
http://www.pacifictakes.com/arizona-state-sun-devils/2015/6/6/8726457/asu-sun-devils-basketball-recruiting-thon-maker-deron-davis-taurean-thompson
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The Hurley connection with St. Ant's and ASU will be tough to beat. That said, I think Thon is his own person and will choose what's best for him as the spotlight will be squarely on him wherever he goes.
Where does St. Anthony's fit into this equation? I'm confused.
The St. Ant's connection being Mading, Thon's cousin who just committed to ASU.
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The Hurley connection with St. Ant's and ASU will be tough to beat. That said, I think Thon is his own person and will choose what's best for him as the spotlight will be squarely on him wherever he goes.
Where does St. Anthony's fit into this equation? I'm confused.
The St. Ant's connection being Mading, Thon's cousin who just committed to ASU.
except that if Thon only stays one year, he and his cousin wouldn't even play together as they are one class apart.
I think Paultzman's post of the ASU connection seems more plausible
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The Hurley connection with St. Ant's and ASU will be tough to beat. That said, I think Thon is his own person and will choose what's best for him as the spotlight will be squarely on him wherever he goes.
Where does St. Anthony's fit into this equation? I'm confused.
The St. Ant's connection being Mading, Thon's cousin who just committed to ASU.
except that if Thon only stays one year, he and his cousin wouldn't even play together as they are one class apart.
I think Paultzman's post of the ASU connection seems more plausible
I never said that it wasn't plausible and it's obvious that the connection is the asst coach and not Hurley. That said, I meant that the Hurley connection can only reinforce ASU as a prominent option, not that it's the main reason he's looking there. It can only help.
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Per Jeff Borzello
Another recruiting nugget from my sit-down with Thon Maker yesterday: he might take an unofficial visit to St. John's early next week.
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Per Jeff Borzello
Another recruiting nugget from my sit-down with Thon Maker yesterday: he might take an unofficial visit to St. John's early next week.
Great timing as we don't play any midweek games. Who says our staff isn't brilliant?
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
Very archaic way of thinking..NBA game has evolved tremendously. How many back to basket centers are there anymore? Not many at all. Shooting threes, playing in PnR, rebounding are the new norms for bigs. Towns, Porzingis, etc... These type of hybrid centers are where the NBA game is headed.
golden state is at its best when Draymond is playing center. That says it all.
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http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2016/01/19/thon-maker-recruiting-indiana-notre-dame-unlv-kansas
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http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2016/01/19/thon-maker-recruiting-indiana-notre-dame-unlv-kansas
Hopefully that visit comes to fruition and we can at least be in the mix.
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Kind of reminds me of Porzingis
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Visiting today thru tomorrow.
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https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/thon-maker-on-unofficial-st-johns-visit/162312188
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Yankuba Sima Fatty @Yankusima 3h3 hours ago
Kassoum, Tariq, Thon Maker and Sima in one team?? Mmm, that sounds like ain't nobody going to the rim... Block Party!! 👋🏾 #sjubb 🏀🔴⚪️
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I am not a huge fan of Thon in the big scheme, but I would certainly be happy to have him at SJU. Its seems like an odd recruit to have interest in SJU. I wonder what the connection is. My only guess would be Mullin's relationship with Manute Bol, who was well regarded in Thon's native Sudan.
Why not? Thon fits in any scheme. He runs rim to rim like a maniac and plays incredibly hard. Much like Cheick Diallo but bigger. Connection is Slice and Ed Smith, Thon's guardian. I think it's a long shot he ever suits up for college game. Interesting how Evan positioned this tweet with a bias towards ASU. He's really close with ASU assistant Brian Merritt. However I would consider ASU the favorite as they've been in there from day 1.
Agree Dave, perhaps you should have asked Marillac what his "big scheme" is. :)
NBA future relative to his hype.
I like my centers to rebound and stay near the basket. I don't want to see jumpers and dribbling.
Very archaic way of thinking..NBA game has evolved tremendously. How many back to basket centers are there anymore? Not many at all. Shooting threes, playing in PnR, rebounding are the new norms for bigs. Towns, Porzingis, etc... These type of hybrid centers are where the NBA game is headed.
golden state is at its best when Draymond is playing center. That says it all.
Have you read my posts? I love playing small. I screamed for Dom to play PF for four years. I don't like 7-footers dribbling. End of story. There are a few bigs like Garnett, KP, Love, etc. that can play well on the perimeter and that is great. I'd take any of then because they rebound and defend at elite levels. I'm not convinced Thon can be that kind of NBA player so I don't care about him handling like a guard.
As for college, I'd take him in a heartbeat as I posted. When I first posted this, Thon was getting #1 overall hype and evaluation was based on his hype. I think he could stick around the NBA for some time, but I don't see him as a lottery talent just as I didn't see Embiid that way either.
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Yankuba Sima Fatty @Yankusima 3h3 hours ago
Kassoum, Tariq, Thon Maker and Sima in one team?? Mmm, that sounds like ain't nobody going to the rim... Block Party!! 👋🏾 #sjubb 🏀🔴⚪️
Positive sign that Sima does not view a potential addition of Maker as a threat to him, playing time etc.
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any body here any positive feed back about maker visit
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any body here any positive feed back about maker visit
I heard he said, "The visit was good."
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any body here any positive feed back about maker visit
I heard he said, "The visit was good."
Just once I want to hear a high school kid say "that visit sucked" when asked that question about any visit
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Zag's tweet
Ed Smith says he and Thon Maker were impressed w/ the NBA experience on the St. John's staff and they stand a good chance for an official
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Zag's tweet
Ed Smith says he and Thon Maker were impressed w/ the NBA experience on the St. John's staff and they stand a good chance for an official
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie--oy, oy, oy! Would love to hear this chanted at SJU next year.
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Have heard from people including people who post here that he is far from a sure thing to even play at any college next year. I really like that we are in the mix but I still think there is a very very small chance he suits up for us next year. This is one of those recruits where you plan to not have him but if you do get him it would be icing on the cake.
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I know most people are the board are going to kill me but I hope the staff is a great finisher like lavin was when he first became coach
He just got to lazy at the end but when he wanted to he could finish with the best of them
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Have heard from people including people who post here that he is far from a sure thing to even play at any college next year. I really like that we are in the mix but I still think there is a very very small chance he suits up for us next year. This is one of those recruits where you plan to not have him but if you do get him it would be icing on the cake.
The staff has us in a position that we don''t need him. Sima, Yakwe, Owens, and AA can do very well next year. Thon in the fold just makes them better. That is the way to after these one or two and dones.
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he could finish with the best of them
So could Rico. Keady was another story entirely.
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Assuming everyone saw that picture of ponds and thon maker hanging out. Still think rawle is more likely to come than thon maker but I guess it can't be a bad thing. If anything, ponds is trying his best to get others in the mix which is great to see.
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Seems like Pond is working on recruiting, a great thing. If Maker comes our frontline will be unbelievable, opponents driving to the hoop will have a real problem. 10+ blocks everygame.
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Seems like Pond is working on recruiting, a great thing. If Maker comes our frontline will be unbelievable, opponents driving to the hoop will have a real problem. 10+ blocks everygame.
Not getting my hopes up on Maker
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Agreed.....WIll be good without him, great with
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Wonder if this means Maker will try to make the jump too. His high school history is so muddled that it is unclear whether this is applicable to him or not:
http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2016/02/05/jonathan-isaac-florida-state-nba-draft-early-entry
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Im not sure if someone posted this article already or not but its a solid feel-good piece about our chances with thon, rawle and our current future squad
http://nypost.com/2016/02/07/st-johns-building-recruiting-force-for-immediate-bounce-back/
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Thon not happening is my sense.
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https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/notre-dame-st-johns-visit-thon-maker/164553092
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http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1643039-five-star-thon-maker-shows-energy-at-bwb
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According to ESPN's Jeff Borzello, St. John's and Arizona State are "making the hardest push for him."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2617019-once-considered-a-transcendent-talent-thon-makers-nba-future-suddenly-unclear
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According to ESPN's Jeff Borzello, St. John's and Arizona State are "making the hardest push for him."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2617019-once-considered-a-transcendent-talent-thon-makers-nba-future-suddenly-unclear
I think mentioning us as not having the talent to sorround him is the lazy approach. If we were to get Thon we would be very deep and could easily be a bubble team year one. So to say we don't have the team around when we will have 4 four star player including Lovett on the court for next year. Not to mention a front court of sima, yakwe and maker would be one of the better ones in the league.
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https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/thon-maker-planning-officials-to-st-johns-notre-dame/164670712
seems like he'll be coming on an official sometime soon
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https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/thon-maker-planning-officials-to-st-johns-notre-dame/164670712
seems like he'll be coming on an official sometime soon
So Slice says we are going hard after Rawle but if you read both boards it's almost like we backed off to most posters. SMH
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http://247sports.com/Bolt/Thon-Maker-schedules-Kansas-visit-44003394
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Per Zach B
St John's assistant Barry Rohrssen will see Thon Maker today. #sjubb
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Great to see that Slice is still working hard on Maker. Still think that Thon and Ed Smith are interested in seeing if Rawle comes here. Seems that getting Rawle would make us far more attractive to Thon.
I don't mind that he's officialing to Kansas. He'd be stupid not to check it out: great atmosphere and 12 straight SEC titles, a remarkable achievement. While he's there, hope he gets a minute alone with Diallo to see what he thinks about the way he's been used this season and finds out what, if any, promises were made to him.
Let's face it: if any recruits were picking us for our record this year, nobody would be coming. Some very good players already are, and a couple more very well could.
Have to be thankful that some of these kids and their handlers have been able to see where they fit into what CM is building here rather than fixating on this season's wins and losses.
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Great to see that Slice is still working hard on Maker. Still think that Thon and Ed Smith are interested in seeing if Rawle comes here. Seems that getting Rawle would make us far more attractive to Thon.
I don't mind that he's officialing to Kansas. He'd be stupid not to check it out: great atmosphere and 12 straight SEC titles, a remarkable achievement. While he's there, hope he gets a minute alone with Diallo to see what he thinks about the way he's been used this season and finds out what, if any, promises were made to him.
Let's face it: if any recruits were picking us for our record this year, nobody would be coming. Some very good players already are, and a couple more very well could.
Have to be thankful that some of these kids and their handlers have been able to see where they fit into what CM is building here rather than fixating on this season's wins and losses.
We have Ponds and Ahmed. Is Rawlie that much better than they are?
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Great to see that Slice is still working hard on Maker. Still think that Thon and Ed Smith are interested in seeing if Rawle comes here. Seems that getting Rawle would make us far more attractive to Thon.
I don't mind that he's officialing to Kansas. He'd be stupid not to check it out: great atmosphere and 12 straight SEC titles, a remarkable achievement. While he's there, hope he gets a minute alone with Diallo to see what he thinks about the way he's been used this season and finds out what, if any, promises were made to him.
Let's face it: if any recruits were picking us for our record this year, nobody would be coming. Some very good players already are, and a couple more very well could.
Have to be thankful that some of these kids and their handlers have been able to see where they fit into what CM is building here rather than fixating on this season's wins and losses.
We have Ponds and Ahmed. Is Rawlie that much better than they are?
Yes
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Ponds and LoVett are maybe 6'1 and slightly built; Rawle is 6'5, a bull, and a 5 star. I love Ponds and LoVett, but don't you think a team that's 1 and 16 in BE play and has very little muscle for next year has more than a couple of slots to fill?
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http://northpolehoops.com/2016/03/02/thon-maker-talks-first-official-visit-to-kansas-college-decision/#.VteAWPA8KrV
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Kansas has a lot of depth down low...and seeing what happened with Diallo not sure why Thon would be really really interested to go there. Obviously players of his caliber are expecting and talented enough to start almost anywhere they go. But Kansas does have a lot of depth down there like Bragg, Diallo, Azubuike, and Lightfoot could be tough to get playing time with such depth...but we will see
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Lovett's working on him
https://mobile.twitter.com/Marcus_LoVett/status/706971939353600000
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Lovett's working on him
https://mobile.twitter.com/Marcus_LoVett/status/706971939353600000
Maybe discussing the weather in Tempe. :)
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Lovett's working on him
https://mobile.twitter.com/Marcus_LoVett/status/706971939353600000
Maybe discussing the weather in Tempe. :)
Oh man, what a cruel world this is.
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Honestly, if we are talking one and done players, I'd most want Thon for a year. His potential is off the charts and he wouldn't upset the balance of the team at all. Imagine Thon, Yakwe, Freudenberg, Ahmed, Sima, Owens up front? Our athleticism would be off the charts. We have the guards and speed as well. Hopefully Slice stays in his ear.
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Per Eric Bossi;
Visits for Thon Maker. UNLV March 18, Arizona State April 18, Notre Dame April 25
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Per Eric Bossi;
Visits for Thon Maker. UNLV March 18, Arizona State April 18, Notre Dame April 25
I don't understand this, he is seriously visiting UNLV with no HC?
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Better looking cheer team.
Think it's time we move on. Not ready to land 5's yet but if we want to tease ourselves, he still would have one official left after these three plus Kansas that he saw recently which I think was official too.
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Per Zags
Ed Smith says Thon Maker is looking to decide after the Notre Dame visit. STory coming.
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Per Eric Bossi;
Visits for Thon Maker. UNLV March 18, Arizona State April 18, Notre Dame April 25
I don't understand this, he is seriously visiting UNLV with no HC?
Free trip to Vegas
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Better looking cheer team.
Think it's time we move on. Not ready to land 5's yet but if we want to tease ourselves, he still would have one official left after these three plus Kansas that he saw recently which I think was official too.
Maker did take an official to Kansas, but I believe it was only a one day event for him. I believed he stayed longer at St. John's, and it was an unofficial. LOL
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Better looking cheer team.
Think it's time we move on. Not ready to land 5's yet but if we want to tease ourselves, he still would have one official left after these three plus Kansas that he saw recently which I think was official too.
Maker did take an official to Kansas, but I believe it was only a one day event for him. I believed he stayed longer at St. John's, and it was an unofficial. LOL
I wonder if while he was there Diallo let him sit in his seat on the bench so he could experience what Kansas BBall is all about.
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Lavin will be named the coach at UNLV shortly. Making a big push for Thon.
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Lavin will be named the coach at UNLV shortly. Making a big push for Thon.
Do you know this, or are you predicting this? I don't think Lavin is going to UNLV. I don't see that working.
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As someone else pointed out in another thread, didn't UNLV just live through a "Lavin-type" experience with Rice (who was an alum as well). Rice recruited well, but had major failings in the coaching and program development standpoint.
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Do you think a 5 star is taking an official visit to a school without a coach without know who the coach is going to be?
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Do you think a 5 star is taking an official visit to a school without a coach without know who the coach is going to be?
Pitino
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Do you think a 5 star is taking an official visit to a school without a coach without know who the coach is going to be?
Rawle did.
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Yes, but at this point Thon is more pressed for time than Rawle was. Doesn't seem like he'll even get in all 5 officials he's allowed. He doesn't seem to be officiating at places just to get a free trip or he'd come to NYC and official with us.
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Yes, but at this point Thon is more pressed for time than Rawle was. Doesn't seem like he'll even get in all 5 officials he's allowed. He doesn't seem to be officiating at places just to get a free trip or he'd come to NYC and official with us.
How is he pressed for time? Someone like him could wait until August and have no issue getting a big time school to take him.
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Yes, but at this point Thon is more pressed for time than Rawle was. Doesn't seem like he'll even get in all 5 officials he's allowed. He doesn't seem to be officiating at places just to get a free trip or he'd come to NYC and official with us.
I believe he knows where he is probably going anyway, ASU, unless he spurns college for some reason.
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Moose,
I heard we've signed Thon Maker. is this true ?
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If so, Slice is the man!
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Moose,
I heard we've signed Thon Maker. is this true ?
where did you hear that?
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Perhaps it was Derk's attempt at a 4/1 joke...or a friend of Derk's 4/1'd him...
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Perhaps it was Derk's attempt at a 4/1 joke...
Clearly
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weak
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Perhaps it was Derk's attempt at a 4/1 joke...
Clearly
Ok you got me . Hey Moose did it for years. What the heck.
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Perhaps it was Derk's attempt at a 4/1 joke...
Clearly
Ok you got me . Hey Moose did it for years. What the heck.
I've never once posted a April fools day joke here
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Perhaps it was Derk's attempt at a 4/1 joke...
Clearly
Ok you got me . Hey Moose did it for years. What the heck.
I've never once posted a April fools day joke here
Moose had a good one few weeks back. The whole Slice vs Matt A thing. Well done Moose
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Perhaps it was Derk's attempt at a 4/1 joke...
Clearly
Ok you got me . Hey Moose did it for years. What the heck.
I've never once posted a April fools day joke here
Never said you did.
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Perhaps it was Derk's attempt at a 4/1 joke...
Clearly
Ok you got me . Hey Moose did it for years. What the heck.
I've never once posted a April fools day joke here
Never said you did.
Sure reads like you did
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april fool im sure
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Considering the fact the official signing period is weeks away this was about as believable as saying that SJU just fired Mullin and was set to rehire Jarvis...
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Perhaps it was Derk's attempt at a 4/1 joke...
Clearly
Ok you got me . Hey Moose did it for years. What the heck.
I've never once posted a April fools day joke here
Never said you did.
Sure reads like you did
It was an April Fools within an april fools. Inception style.
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Just saw Thon is trying to enter this year's NBA draft..... Why did we even waste our time with this kid?
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2629175-thon-maker-will-declare-for-2016-nba-draft-latest-comments-and-reaction
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Per Evan Daniels
Thon Maker & his camp have been talking with the NBA about the upcoming Draft for some time. They expect an answer as early as this week.
Thon Maker is no longer playing in the Nike Hoop Summit, per sources. Instead, he’ll begin individual workouts to prep for the NBA Draft.
Well at least Kostas A will probably be activated for the Hoop Summit
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Huge implications to what the NBA rules here. If they rule that 5th year Prep seniors meet the requirement of being 1 year removed from their senior year then that could open the door for others.
I know Larry Fitzgerald of Pittsburgh got a similar ruling in 2003 for the NFL draft. In the NFL you have to be 3 years removed from your senior year. Fitzgerald had prepped for 1 year and played at Pitt for 2 years and the NFL ruled he was eligible.
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Does the current rule say specifically as far as where the year has to be spent?
If NBA doesn't extend the # of years, I'd rather these type of players bypass the college level altogether. one less thing that bastardizes the game but NCAA has many others to keep everyone on toes.
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Goodman didn't mince words, huh?
Jeff GoodmanVerified account
@GoodmanESPN
Thon Maker's "guy", Ed Smith, told me -- and everyone -- that Thon was 100 percent going to college. What a joke this guy is.
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Per Jerry Meyer
And if Thon Maker is determined as "International" by the NBA, graduation date doesn't matter. He makes it age wise.
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Per Jerry Meyer
And if Thon Maker is determined as "International" by the NBA, graduation date doesn't matter. He makes it age wise.
Draftexpress just clarified that if you spend one day in an American HS you are no longer considered international.
Seems to me that there's no way he'd be get eligible for college and is throwing a dart to get in the draft. It's not like he's a guaranteed lottery pick by any stretch of the imagination so this reeks of desperation
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Goodman didn't mince words, huh?
Jeff GoodmanVerified account
@GoodmanESPN
Thon Maker's "guy", Ed Smith, told me -- and everyone -- that Thon was 100 percent going to college. What a joke this guy is.
How dare someone not tell Jeff Goodman the truth.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2629175-thon-maker-will-declare-for-2016-nba-draft-latest-comments-and-reaction
The video is very "professionally" made--he is not going to college. If not the league, he will play overseas. He has probably been guaranteed a job in the Australian Basketball league already.
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Chad Ford @chadfordinsider 17m17 minutes ago
Thon Maker was just cleared by the NBA to enter the 2016 NBA Draft according to sources. Story coming ...
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https://twitter.com/JakeLFischer/status/745966263525122050?lang=en
Jake Fischer Verified account
@JakeLFischer
Several teams have entirely ruled Thon Maker out of the first round due to his age. Multiple sources believe Maker to be 21-23, not 19.
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Bucks didn't think so, drafted #10