PauliePeppas
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2017 four star point guard just got his release from Pitt. Staff better be all over this...
Does he fit what we like to do?
This plays a big part in who they go after. They aren't going to just offer every kid that plays a position of need and has stars by his name. Sorry, don't mean to sound harsh or anything, that's not my tone. But it seems like people (not saying just you) are demanding we offer every kid that becomes available.
Heres a write up, hes 6'3 so good size. From Howards hs too and thats right in Reds wheelhouse...
A tough-nosed guard who is best in setting the floor for his team in the half-court setting and making others betters on the drive to the basket, Thompson plays with a maturity about him that is hard to find in a high school junior. He isn’t known for his shot making skills but more-so for his facilitating abilities and deceptive burst as he gets to the basket on the downhill drive with ease. Defensively, the sturdy point man has become lauded for his on-ball skills as he can guard both spots in the backcourt and take his opponent out of his comfort zone because of his lateral abilities and developing physique that he uses well in keeping his counterpart in front of him.
He signed his LOI, so would he even be an option for another ACC school?
Could Howard shoot in high school? How did he get so many high offers? He wasn't a high-flyer either.
He was a pretty good, but not great shooter in high school. He played at Paul VI in VA, about 7 miles from where I live. Contrary to what you've said many times, Howard DID play a lot of point guard in high school, and looked pretty good doing it. The kid is actually pretty skilled, just don't think the system is right for him.
He was a pretty good, but not great shooter in high school. He played at Paul VI in VA, about 7 miles from where I live. Contrary to what you've said many times, Howard DID play a lot of point guard in high school, and looked pretty good doing it. The kid is actually pretty skilled, just don't think the system is right for him.
OK. I was just piggy-backing off of a few posters closer to the situation who were claiming he was a convert to PG, basically having no experience there. Oops.