Taurean Thompson

[AlaskaSU]

You may want to go directly back to Kazakhstan for a while and sit this one out.

I once owned stock in a Kazakhstan oil company that went bankrupt.

 

[tee1222]

I once owned stock in a Kazakhstan oil company that went bankrupt.

 

[Day2]

Maybe he's waiting for Bernie Sanders to drop out of the race.

 

[Jasoncuse]

Is...is that Taurean Turtle?

Taurean the Turtle. New nickname, right?

 

[sherrillcuse]

Maybe TT just has some commitment issues...

 

[cuseattle]

I guess we find out either way within a week.
I've had so much popcorn this thread, I'm full. One more ship in 16? Stay tuned, bat fans.

Within a week!

 

[HoustonCuse]

I have no idea what this is a pic of. Is that a snake and is it traveling on a line?

It's a snake on a plane. Without the plane.

 

[Day2]

Michigan State awaits word from four-star forward Taurean Thompson

I love how MSU has been involved for like a month and this guy is whining about how long it's taking.

 

[HoustonCuse]

So, whatchayall got planned for lunch today?

 

[orangefog]

So, whatchayall got planned for lunch today?

Definitely NOT mashed potatoes.

 

[Ryand877]

So, whatchayall got planned for lunch today?

Buffalo chicken pizza!

 

[EastCoast2]

Does anyone want to get lunch?

 

[BlackSquirrels]

Thursday we hear news

My inside sources tell me he will announce Syracuse today.

Nice try, but...

 

[supp]

If this kid ever plays a meaningful minute of basketball for any school, it will be a minor miracle as far as I'm concerned. Nothing about this smells right. With the recruiting limitations we're facing, we need thorough background checks alongside talent evaluations so we don't get sucked into this BS. A few mulligans before were okay but now time and manpower are limited.

 

[HoustonCuse]

Michigan State awaits word from four-star forward Taurean Thompson

I love how MSU has been involved for like a month and this guy is whining about how long it's taking.

Yes, it is hilarious. They are the like the New Guy in every war movie.

Us:

Them:

 

[normaliswear]

If this kid ever plays a meaningful minute of basketball for any school, it will be a minor miracle as far as I'm concerned. Nothing about this smells right. With the recruiting limitations we're facing, we need thorough background checks alongside talent evaluations so we don't get sucked into this BS. A few mulligans before were okay but now time and manpower are limited.

I don't think anything about this says he's a bad kid... certainly not in a way that would show up in a background check. The kid is either just staring like a deer in headlights at the offers of different schools... or he is currently locked in the ultimate "Tastes Great!" "Less filling!" debate with his mother and if that's the case, I hope he sticks to his guns until she okays the cuse.

 

[supp]

I don't think anything about this says he's a bad kid... certainly not in a way that would show up in a background check. The kid is either just staring like a deer in headlights at the offers of different schools... or he is currently locked in the ultimate "Tastes Great!" "Less filling!" debate with his mother and if that's the case, I hope he sticks to his guns until she okays the cuse.

Due diligence on these kids' situation also means the baggage they carry around with them. At this point, if it is a stare-down with the mom, the family has got to realize that it's beginning to cut into his chances of meaningful playing time in the Fall since summer orientation/conditioning has already started. I mean what is all this for in the long run? If they don't realize or don't care, this will likely not be the only instance where this kind of bullheadedness will create problems.

 

[normaliswear]

Due diligence on these kids' situation/state of mind also means the baggage they carry around with them. At this point, if it is a stare-down with the mom, the family has got to realize that it's beginning to cut into his chances of meaningful playing time in the Fall since summer orientation/conditioning has already started. I mean what is all this for in the long run? If they don't realize or don't care, this will likely not be the only instance where this kind of bullheadedness will create problems.

While it's extremely annoying for us... if the kid does pick a school soon, hopefully cuse, he'll be fine. Would rather he pick cuse in July and have to catch up on a bit of work than have picked SHU a year ago.

 

[Whitey23]

Sources said Seton Hall still has a scholarship available for 6-10 power forward Taurean Thompson, who is expected to announce between Seton Hall, Syracuse and Michigan State.

They're pulling scholarships out of everywhere.

 

[nycfan]

Going to start at post #1. Someone pm me if he declares. Tees for everyone along the way.

Too funny---thought you were kidding, but just got an alert that you "liked" a post of mine from May 18th, lol. I'm guessing you'll be finished with the thread before he decides though..... (although it would be fantastic if you got the news of an SU commitment right when you were finishing up---I would personally give you all the credit).

 

[SUFaninNJ]

i just got here, what did i miss?

Well, let's see. First the earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing all of Lady Di's clothes. I couldn't believe it.

 

[supp]

While it's extremely annoying for us... if the kid does pick a school soon, hopefully cuse, he'll be fine. Would rather he pick cuse in July and have to catch up on a bit of work than have picked SHU a year ago.

Like I said, all of this is a huge red flag as far as I'm concerned. He can commit wherever he likes. I think the way his recruitment has gone suggests that the odds are stacked against him ever becoming a significant contributor at any school.

 

[tee1222]

Taurean the Turtle. New nickname, right?

I mean, he is somewhat slow after all, right?

 

[tee1222]

Within a week!

Haha, I wasn't even close! Maybe Jerry and Meth boys can hire me.

 

[tee1222]

Buffalo chicken pizza!

Panera or Tito's burritos, Morristown. With the work crew, I'm always the designated posse gatherer.