Comments on: DeShaun Thomas says he’s sticking with Ohio State http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:11:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-38549 JerryCT Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:20:19 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-38549 I guess today is the first day of spring signing. I did not expect any new additions for 2009 but I wonder what coach's goal is for 2010 and beyond in terms of numbers. <br><br>His track record shows a high incidence of graduation and 4 year players. This means more players in every class may stay longer at IU than at other schools like say, Memphis, OSU. <br><br>If true, that he expects each player to stick it out lets say an avg 3.2 years , then does this mean smaller class sizes each year on the order of 3 recruits per year. If so how much recruiting can we actually do in the next 2 years given our 2008 and 2009 class sizes ?<br><br>Anybody have a handle on this ? I guess today is the first day of spring signing. I did not expect any new additions for 2009 but I wonder what coach's goal is for 2010 and beyond in terms of numbers.

His track record shows a high incidence of graduation and 4 year players. This means more players in every class may stay longer at IU than at other schools like say, Memphis, OSU.

If true, that he expects each player to stick it out lets say an avg 3.2 years , then does this mean smaller class sizes each year on the order of 3 recruits per year. If so how much recruiting can we actually do in the next 2 years given our 2008 and 2009 class sizes ?

Anybody have a handle on this ?

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-38541 Kelin Blab Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:03:48 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-38541 I think Thomas was tabbed too soon as the next lebron, don't see that at all.......I blame the internet and the 'rankings' people for that one....just like the publication that ranked at kid the best 5th grader in the country and a few years later, the kid didn't grow much more but is not the best in his class........... I think Thomas was tabbed too soon as the next lebron, don't see that at all…….I blame the internet and the 'rankings' people for that one….just like the publication that ranked at kid the best 5th grader in the country and a few years later, the kid didn't grow much more but is not the best in his class………..

]]> By: StuHoo http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-38547 StuHoo Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:44:13 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-38547 Inside The Hall is the pre-eminent IU BBall website, and Kelin Blab is one of the reasons why. Perfectly stated. Inside The Hall is the pre-eminent IU BBall website, and Kelin Blab is one of the reasons why. Perfectly stated.

]]> By: hoosierfaithful http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-38544 hoosierfaithful Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:11:59 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-38544 Cody is the last of the Zeller's and have seen him play ever since he was in 7th grade. Everyone said that he will be the best but as far as I can tell he will break the Zeller record of winning Mr. Basketball. Luke was so much better then Cody is right now and Tyler didn't really get it going until his Junior year, so as far as him being in the Cream and Crimson jersey someday, be careful what you wish for. Cody is the last of the Zeller's and have seen him play ever since he was in 7th grade. Everyone said that he will be the best but as far as I can tell he will break the Zeller record of winning Mr. Basketball. Luke was so much better then Cody is right now and Tyler didn't really get it going until his Junior year, so as far as him being in the Cream and Crimson jersey someday, be careful what you wish for.

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-38543 Kelin Blab Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:52:10 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-38543 One thing I know, kids and those around them very well read many of these blogs and websites. It is rare .....very rare you see anything personal against a kid on ITH but it does go to show you how, in some small way we as fans play a role in what these kids think.......<br><br>I don't know Deshaun Thomas, outside of basketball, so I would only comment on his basketball skills and leave everything else alone. To be completely honest....most of us really don't care how any of the kids do in class...if Thomas held a press conference tomorrow saying he is coming to IU...99% of us would love it and not question his grades. <br><br>Sure we want good kids and want them to graduate for certain but we also want the states best in Cream and Crimson.....it all balances out....<br><br>I trust Crean to make the right decisions ....unlike denim shirt! One thing I know, kids and those around them very well read many of these blogs and websites. It is rare …..very rare you see anything personal against a kid on ITH but it does go to show you how, in some small way we as fans play a role in what these kids think…….

I don't know Deshaun Thomas, outside of basketball, so I would only comment on his basketball skills and leave everything else alone. To be completely honest….most of us really don't care how any of the kids do in class…if Thomas held a press conference tomorrow saying he is coming to IU…99% of us would love it and not question his grades.

Sure we want good kids and want them to graduate for certain but we also want the states best in Cream and Crimson…..it all balances out….

I trust Crean to make the right decisions ….unlike denim shirt!

]]> By: tg1438 http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-38540 tg1438 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:24:37 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-38540 CraiginOR,<br><br>I'll also try to help fill you in on some of the potential recruits. I agree w/ Kelin, Boutte is not good enough to play at IU, but can play at a smaller DI.<br><br>Hill didn't show me much. Very slow offensively and defensively.<br><br>Turner can really light it up, and with lots of range!<br><br>DDavis is solid, maybe a bit small right now, but he's young.<br><br>Teague is smooth. Very talented.<br><br>As far as Thomas goes I'm going to have to agree with a few of you. If he decides to pursue IU then I'm all for it, but otherwise let him be. He is extremely tough around the basket (could use his right hand a bit more), and has a nose for the ball. Definately needs to develop an outside game or at least work on using the bounce to get to the rim. As far as the academics and the character ideas, we should probably leave that up to people who know him a bit more than watching him play basketball. Since those people have actually interacted with the kid. CraiginOR,

I'll also try to help fill you in on some of the potential recruits. I agree w/ Kelin, Boutte is not good enough to play at IU, but can play at a smaller DI.

Hill didn't show me much. Very slow offensively and defensively.

Turner can really light it up, and with lots of range!

DDavis is solid, maybe a bit small right now, but he's young.

Teague is smooth. Very talented.

As far as Thomas goes I'm going to have to agree with a few of you. If he decides to pursue IU then I'm all for it, but otherwise let him be. He is extremely tough around the basket (could use his right hand a bit more), and has a nose for the ball. Definately needs to develop an outside game or at least work on using the bounce to get to the rim. As far as the academics and the character ideas, we should probably leave that up to people who know him a bit more than watching him play basketball. Since those people have actually interacted with the kid.

]]> By: pacino http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-38538 pacino Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:50:04 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-38538 I have cousins that go to Luers. I also know many people that go there. They all say he is a great kid but when it comes to the books VERY I MEAN VERY SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I have cousins that go to Luers. I also know many people that go there. They all say he is a great kid but when it comes to the books VERY I MEAN VERY SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: JerryCT http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-24842 JerryCT Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:20:19 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-24842 I guess today is the first day of spring signing. I did not expect any new additions for 2009 but I wonder what coach's goal is for 2010 and beyond in terms of numbers. <br><br>His track record shows a high incidence of graduation and 4 year players. This means more players in every class may stay longer at IU than at other schools like say, Memphis, OSU. <br><br>If true, that he expects each player to stick it out lets say an avg 3.2 years , then does this mean smaller class sizes each year on the order of 3 recruits per year. If so how much recruiting can we actually do in the next 2 years given our 2008 and 2009 class sizes ?<br><br>Anybody have a handle on this ? I guess today is the first day of spring signing. I did not expect any new additions for 2009 but I wonder what coach's goal is for 2010 and beyond in terms of numbers.

His track record shows a high incidence of graduation and 4 year players. This means more players in every class may stay longer at IU than at other schools like say, Memphis, OSU.

If true, that he expects each player to stick it out lets say an avg 3.2 years , then does this mean smaller class sizes each year on the order of 3 recruits per year. If so how much recruiting can we actually do in the next 2 years given our 2008 and 2009 class sizes ?

Anybody have a handle on this ?

]]> By: Kelin Blab http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-24841 Kelin Blab Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:03:48 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-24841 I think Thomas was tabbed too soon as the next lebron, don't see that at all.......I blame the internet and the 'rankings' people for that one....just like the publication that ranked at kid the best 5th grader in the country and a few years later, the kid didn't grow much more but is not the best in his class........... I think Thomas was tabbed too soon as the next lebron, don't see that at all…….I blame the internet and the 'rankings' people for that one….just like the publication that ranked at kid the best 5th grader in the country and a few years later, the kid didn't grow much more but is not the best in his class………..

]]> By: StuHoo http://www.insidethehall.com/2009/04/14/deshaun-thomas-says-hes-sticking-with-ohio-state/comment-page-1/#comment-24840 StuHoo Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:44:13 +0000 http://www.insidethehall.com/?p=2774#comment-24840 Inside The Hall is the pre-eminent IU BBall website, and Kelin Blab is one of the reasons why. Perfectly stated. Inside The Hall is the pre-eminent IU BBall website, and Kelin Blab is one of the reasons why. Perfectly stated.

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