Keith Thomas - F - Westchester CC - ST JOHN'S

Quote from: derk on May 02, 2014, 03:09:17 PM

What all those players did or didn't do has no bearing on what Thomas does this year.

What those players did has a bearing on the reasonableness of your projection.

This is absolutely true. I think circumstances play a big role in this, though.  Harkless was not a nine RPG guy on any other team, but he had no choice.  Thomas could flirt with ten here because he won't have to worry about any competition from three three position and Obekpa doesn't really go out of his area in the 20-25 minutes he'll be on the floor.  I'd venture that ADR won't be much different. 

Now if Thomas were playing with Postell, Artest, Bootsie and Grant the safer prediction would be 6-7 boards.

Now if Thomas were playing with Postell, Artest, Bootsie and Grant the safer prediction would be 6-7 boards.

If Thomas were playing with those 4 he wouldn't see the floor. Unless he's a PG too, in which case 17 points, 12 assists and 6 steals would be satisfactory.

Regardless of his hypothetical projected stats, we need to land this kid, not lose him to Fordham.  We are woefully outmanned at the forward spots.  Just landing Martin i don't think is gonna cut it.  Hopefully we get some decent news tomorrow despite pecora's recent push.

Regardless of his hypothetical projected stats, we need to land this kid, not lose him to Fordham.  We are woefully outmanned at the forward spots.  Just landing Martin i don't think is gonna cut it.  Hopefully we get some decent news tomorrow despite pecora's recent push.

Just getting Martin would be a setback for sure. Need Thomas. Hopeful!

Regardless of his hypothetical projected stats, we need to land this kid, not lose him to Fordham.

Why are posters thinking we may lose him to Fordham? Its a free country, any school can recruit a kid. Just because that is the case doesn't mean were going to lose him to them.

Quote from: MCNPA on May 04, 2014, 10:28:51 PM

Regardless of his hypothetical projected stats, we need to land this kid, not lose him to Fordham.

Why are posters thinking we may lose him to Fordham? Its a free country, any school can recruit a kid. Just because that is the case doesn't mean were going to lose him to them.

We lost a kid to Bradley. That's not a good sign. Also, we've only added two projects so far, and after next season, we'll be losing at least 4 key players. So, I'd say there's some cause for concern.

Quote from: MCNPA on May 04, 2014, 10:28:51 PM

Regardless of his hypothetical projected stats, we need to land this kid, not lose him to Fordham.

Why are posters thinking we may lose him to Fordham? Its a free country, any school can recruit a kid. Just because that is the case doesn't mean were going to lose him to them.

Because there were reports of him a Fordham a few times this week.  Braziller even said they were coming on strong.  The way we are recruiting lately, it all worries me.  That said, the kid has an opportunity to jump right into games against Big Ten teams, Duke etc next year.  I'd hope its a no brainer.  I believe he decides today, no?

Announcing today at 3 PM.

I saw Keith in White Plains on Saturday night and he told me 95% SJU. I got the feeling its SJU, although he wouldn't tell me for certain. We shall see

St Johns...Done deal...I like the kid..tough, brings a swagger ..will get minutes and fans will like him...he will battle

nryter55: "@HalstonSports: BREAKING: Former Yorktown basketball player Keith Thomas has committed to St. John's. http://t.co/qCec5hSo5s" #SJUBB

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Keith Thomas to St. John's via his Facebook

Good job Baldi...got another one right.  yes, Baldi!

Welcome aboard big man

St Johns...Done deal...I like the kid..tough, brings a swagger ..will get minutes and fans will like him...he will battle

I'm just asking, but how do you know what kind of player he is? Have you seen him? If so, who would you compare his game too?

 " Great, we beat out Fordham for this kid... let's celebrate"   -  Baldi's response

" Great, we beat out Fordham for this kid... let's celebrate"   -  Baldi's response

Good one. 

Forgive my ignorance, but does anyone know if Thomas has one or two years of eligibility?

I think 2 or 3.

I think 2 or 3.

2 would be nice.  3 would be awesome.  I mixed up Martin's eligibility issues with Thomas'. I think Martin might have only 1 year left, which if true, can't help us with him given our new-found depth at the PF position.

Quote from: hnk on May 05, 2014, 02:10:56 PM

I think 2 or 3.

2 would be nice.  3 would be awesome.  I mixed up Martin's eligibility issues with Thomas'. I think Martin might have only 1 year left, which if true, can't help us with him given our new-found depth at the PF position.

We don't have depth at PF. If Thomas is a 4, we now have one guy who plays that position.