Next Years Big Man...

[corpjet]

is it too late to find one this late in the recruiting game, this is obviously our glaring need...correct me if Im wrong the transfer from Providence isn't enough...and Chino is well Chino...

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Taurean Thompson (fingers crossed).

 

[cuseguy]

Taurean Thompson (fingers crossed).

The fact we haven't got a commitment from him is a bit concerning...while the Dukes of the world reel in 4 and 5 star players with ease.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

The fact we haven't got a commitment from him is a bit concerning...while the Dukes of the world reel in 4 and 5 star players with ease.

He said he would decide in the Spring. Hopefully he's already made up his mind and he wants to use all his visits.

 

[doc05]

Taurean Thompson (fingers crossed).

All indications are that he will not be a major contributor for a year or two even if he he signed.

 

[cuseguy]

All indications are that he will not be a major contributor for a year or two even if he he signed.

I've seen him play.

He'd give us quality depth at 4 or 5.

Tough kid who rebounds well and would provide some offense/defense.

He's one of the best available big men left in this class.

We simply can't afford to go into next season down another player...or reach for another Obokoh type.

 

[Brooky03]

Chukwu will be enough

 

[cuseguy]

Chukwu will be enough

He'll be a nice shot blocker, good for the back of the zone, but don't expect much offense.

 

[SWC75]

He'll be a nice shot blocker, good for the back of the zone, but don't expect much offense.

If he's a Fab Melo type of defender than the fast breaks we get off of his blocks could reasonably be added to his point total.

 

[orangefan13]

He'll be a nice shot blocker, good for the back of the zone, but don't expect much offense.

7'2 If he can live in the low post can throw the lob can run a screen and roll lob. good for 7 ppg. I would be very happy.

 

[jekelish]

I've seen him play.

He'd give us quality depth at 4 or 5.

Tough kid who rebounds well and would provide some offense/defense.

He's one of the best available big men left in this class.

We simply can't afford to go into next season down another player...or reach for another Obokoh type.

Yeah, he won't contribute a TON next year (if we get him) but Thompson is a very good athlete who can run the floor, rebound, and block shots. He should do the well defensively and on the glass in our zone, and if he can get out and run the floor should be able to get some dunks here and there, and some other assorted garbage points.

 

[doc05]

Yeah, he won't contribute a TON next year (if we get him) but Thompson is a very good athlete who can run the floor, rebound, and block shots. He should do the well defensively and on the glass in our zone, and if he can get out and run the floor should be able to get some dunks here and there, and some other assorted garbage points.

Well I can't say I've seen him play live-- but from what I gather, 5-10 minutes a game max next year if he comes

 

[Cuse'91]

Yeah, he won't contribute a TON next year (if we get him) but Thompson is a very good athlete who can run the floor, rebound, and block shots. He should do the well defensively and on the glass in our zone, and if he can get out and run the floor should be able to get some dunks here and there, and some other assorted garbage points.

So basically a clone of Roberson? Better suited to a m2m/running offense. Great...

 

[cuseattle]

I trust JB

 

[cuseattle]

Not blindly... Just trust.

I figure he has earned that from me after my years watching his teams over succeed.

 

[corpjet]

Did the lack of scholarships hurt us on this or have we dropped the ball on recruiting them?

 

[MCC]

7'2 If he can live in the low post can throw the lob can run a screen and roll lob. good for 7 ppg. I would be very happy.

Maybe we can squeeze 7.2ppg out of him...

 

[RF2044]

So basically a clone of Roberson? Better suited to a m2m/running offense. Great...

There are lots of film clips readily available about Thompson. He's nothing like Roberson, in body type of style of play.