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

Is Keith a better juco player then gift was

I've never seen him, but from what I heard quite a bit.  As some have said here,  he played in a much more competitive juco league than gift.  Has over 30 rebounds in two games this year which is tough no matter how you cut it.  Arizona had genuine interest unlike the uk interest referenced with Gift's recruitment.  We need a good rebounder up front, regardless.  We have been killed on the boards in recent years.

Wow. Fordham and USF are screwed. How's that boo?

Nice

can we trade baldi to redmen.com 

can we trade baldi to redmen.com 

We don't want him.

Quote from: Chilleb on May 05, 2014, 03:41:32 PM

Is Keith a better juco player then gift was

I've never seen him, but from what I heard quite a bit.  As some have said here,  he played in a much more competitive juco league than gift.  Has over 30 rebounds in two games this year which is tough no matter how you cut it.  Arizona had genuine interest unlike the uk interest referenced with Gift's recruitment.  We need a good rebounder up front, regardless.  We have been killed on the boards in recent years.

When Gift was being recruited to come here, we read on these boards that he was an absolute beast who would be better than Burrell and Evans.

Quote from: SweetnessCBA on May 05, 2014, 04:33:02 PM

can we trade baldi to redmen.com 

We don't want him.

I'm already there

Plenty of playing time here Keith, unlike the other schools

Quote from: Chilleb on May 05, 2014, 03:41:32 PM

Is Keith a better juco player then gift was

I've never seen him, but from what I heard quite a bit.  As some have said here,  he played in a much more competitive juco league than gift.  Has over 30 rebounds in two games this year which is tough no matter how you cut it.  Arizona had genuine interest unlike the uk interest referenced with Gift's recruitment.  We need a good rebounder up front, regardless.  We have been killed on the boards in recent years.

Let's not forget, GG was hyped up even more than Thomas. I'm honestly not expecting Thomas to be all that much better than GG. He will probably get somewhat inflated numbers because of our desperate need for bodies much like Gift did in his first year. 

@NYPost_Brazille: Keith Thomas said he picked St. John's over Loyola (a close second) for two reasons: Relationship with Steve Lavin and opp. to stay home.

@NYPost_Brazille: Keith Thomas: "I play with a lot of aggression. I play strong. I'm just hungry. I play every game like I'm starving." #sjubb

@NYPost_Brazille: St. John's bolsters frontcourt with JUCO stud Keith Thomas http://t.co/QiPevKpHRo via @nypost #sjubb

Quote from: mkras99 on May 05, 2014, 04:33:35 PM

Quote from: SweetnessCBA on May 05, 2014, 04:33:02 PM

can we trade baldi to redmen.com 

We don't want him.

I'm already there

I know Ricky, but you don't really post.

"NYPost_Brazille This was by far my favorite Keith Thomas quote: "Why go from New York to a little New York? This is where I got to eat." #sjubb"

I like this guy already.

@NYPost_Brazille: Keith Thomas said he picked St. John's over Loyola (a close second) for two reasons: Relationship with Steve Lavin and opp. to stay home.

@NYPost_Brazille: Keith Thomas: "I play with a lot of aggression. I play strong. I'm just hungry. I play every game like I'm starving." #sjubb

should have gone to uconn

Quote from: Marco Baldi on May 05, 2014, 04:43:32 PM

Quote from: mkras99 on May 05, 2014, 04:33:35 PM

Quote from: SweetnessCBA on May 05, 2014, 04:33:02 PM

can we trade baldi to redmen.com 

We don't want him.

I'm already there

I know Ricky, but you don't really post.

Ya site lacking

Quote from: MCNPA on May 05, 2014, 03:51:14 PM

Quote from: Chilleb on May 05, 2014, 03:41:32 PM

Is Keith a better juco player then gift was

I've never seen him, but from what I heard quite a bit.  As some have said here,  he played in a much more competitive juco league than gift.  Has over 30 rebounds in two games this year which is tough no matter how you cut it.  Arizona had genuine interest unlike the uk interest referenced with Gift's recruitment.  We need a good rebounder up front, regardless.  We have been killed on the boards in recent years.

When Gift was being recruited to come here, we read on these boards that he was an absolute beast who would be better than Burrell and Evans.

On some level he was.  Gift played at a DivII JC...  That's way different than Division I JC...which is way different than Division I college ball.  This guy is a beast who apparently wants to learn.  I'm glad he's aboard.

 He seems to have the attitude that this team needs regarding rebounding.. Hopefully it rubs off on his teammates as well.. 

Sorry I stole your line, Baldi.....your comeback was sorely lacking....

Quote from: Poison on May 05, 2014, 04:34:46 PM

Quote from: MCNPA on May 05, 2014, 03:51:14 PM

Quote from: Chilleb on May 05, 2014, 03:41:32 PM

Is Keith a better juco player then gift was

I've never seen him, but from what I heard quite a bit.  As some have said here,  he played in a much more competitive juco league than gift.  Has over 30 rebounds in two games this year which is tough no matter how you cut it.  Arizona had genuine interest unlike the uk interest referenced with Gift's recruitment.  We need a good rebounder up front, regardless.  We have been killed on the boards in recent years.

When Gift was being recruited to come here, we read on these boards that he was an absolute beast who would be better than Burrell and Evans.

On some level he was.  Gift played at a DivII JC...  That's way different than Division I JC...which is way different than Division I college ball.  This guy is a beast who apparently wants to learn.  I'm glad he's aboard.

Oh, i am glad he's here, too. I'm just not expecting a double double. If he's 7 and 10, he's the beast they say he is. I expect more like 4.5 and 5.5.

Quote from: newsman13 on May 05, 2014, 05:37:37 PM

Quote from: Poison on May 05, 2014, 04:34:46 PM

Quote from: MCNPA on May 05, 2014, 03:51:14 PM

Quote from: Chilleb on May 05, 2014, 03:41:32 PM

Is Keith a better juco player then gift was

I've never seen him, but from what I heard quite a bit.  As some have said here,  he played in a much more competitive juco league than gift.  Has over 30 rebounds in two games this year which is tough no matter how you cut it.  Arizona had genuine interest unlike the uk interest referenced with Gift's recruitment.  We need a good rebounder up front, regardless.  We have been killed on the boards in recent years.

When Gift was being recruited to come here, we read on these boards that he was an absolute beast who would be better than Burrell and Evans.

On some level he was.  Gift played at a DivII JC...  That's way different than Division I JC...which is way different than Division I college ball.  This guy is a beast who apparently wants to learn.  I'm glad he's aboard.

Oh, i am glad he's here, too. I'm just not expecting a double double. If he's 7 and 10, he's the beast they say he is. I expect more like 4.5 and 5.5.

If he is godsgift with a little hand-eye and average bball IQ, he will be a solid contributor.  Not every incoming recruit needs to be a program changer