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Jan 20, 2011 9:21 PM
Here we are at just past the halfway point in the season (far less than that in the Big 10) and I sit here wondering how good this kid will be by the time his OSU career ends. I know there are some areas he must work on but Craft is one of the best defenders I've seen. His motor never stops. He is certainly the exception to the rule that a kid from a small, rural school can make it at the highest level of collegiate roundball. What was his graduating class size - something like 65? Just wanted to give props to this young man - a pleasure to watch.
Jan 20, 2011 9:21pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:26 PM
I love watching him play and said almost all the same stuff today discussing him. I'm excited cause I can not forsee him leaving early so it will be nice to have him around for awhile. I was thinking last night. He almost always covers like he's in a full court press and I'm pretty sure they aren't called. He never stops playing defense. Also, when he has the ball he always seems to be watching one step ahead of the play.
Jan 20, 2011 9:26pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:26 PM
Easily my favorite Buckeye on this TEAM. (see what I did there lol)

But for serious, I believe he has the potential to be a very, very good point guard. Love the way he goes all out on defense and his shot is improving.
Jan 20, 2011 9:26pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:29 PM
exceeding expectations...happy about that

selfishly thinking he'll be a four year guy too
Jan 20, 2011 9:29pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:30 PM
ytownfootball;646152 wrote:exceeding expectations...happy about that

selfishly thinking he'll be a four year guy too

I don't think it would be selfishly thinking, he'll be here for 4.
Jan 20, 2011 9:30pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:32 PM
At first thought you think he is a sure 4 year guy. But I think he will play in the NBA at some point. He has to work on certain things, but he already does so much well. Mike Conley was better as a freshman, but I actually think Craft may have more pro potential.
Jan 20, 2011 9:32pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:33 PM
wildcats20;646155 wrote:I don't think it would be selfishly thinking, he'll be here for 4.

I don't want to dog the guy, just really don't think he's NBA material. It would be nice for him but...ya know?
Jan 20, 2011 9:33pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:35 PM
Another thing I was talking about the other day. If Craft were black I think people would look at him different. As a white PG people label him a scrapper, which he is. However, if he were black I think people would call him a" player"

I know that is very stereotypical, but I think it's reality.
Jan 20, 2011 9:35pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:38 PM
Well...yeah

Maybe a little time and some numbers will help shed that pigeon hole he's probably in but his size is a draw back
Jan 20, 2011 9:38pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:45 PM
Matta says, Craft = Stockton. One of the best, can't jump PGs.

To answer the original question. His graduating class approx. 100. Liberty-Benton a bedroom community 1 mile west of I-75 as it passes Findlay.
Jan 20, 2011 9:45pm
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Big Gain

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Jan 20, 2011 9:49 PM
A funny nugget about Craft. This summer when playing against each other, Conley coined a nickname for (K)Craft, which stuck with his teammates, "cheese".
Jan 20, 2011 9:49pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:52 PM
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Jan 20, 2011 10:05 PM
He has great size for a PG. His size is not a limitation.

I don't know how well he jumps, but he is very athletic. Great quickness, good speed, great lateral movement and a physical body.
Jan 20, 2011 10:05pm
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Jan 20, 2011 10:31 PM
Hes gonna be a Chris Kramer type from Purdue. A scrappy 4 year player who excels at defense.


Just my opinion
Jan 20, 2011 10:31pm
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Jan 20, 2011 10:44 PM
Craft will easily be at OSU for 4 years. I don't see him ever playing in the NBA. But he can make a great living playing overseas. He will only continue to get better. What is going to be interesting, is to see how Matta handles next years situation with Shannon Scott coming in. The kid is really good and has stepped up his game this year. He just schooled a Duke recruit last weekend. Matta has gone from not enough gaurds, to having plenty of them. Which is a good problem to have.
BTW, Craft maybe the best defender I have seen at this level. He is exceptional and takes it personal. The pressure he puts on the ball, along with the ability to stay in front of someone is unreal.
Jan 20, 2011 10:44pm
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Jan 20, 2011 11:23 PM
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Jan 20, 2011 11:23pm
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Big Gain

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Jan 20, 2011 11:26 PM
JMO, Craft is a better shooter, ball handler, and sees the floor better than Kramer as a Senior
Jan 20, 2011 11:26pm
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Jan 21, 2011 9:20 AM
Didn't know what to expect when he signed, but has evolved into my favorite player as well...IMO, as long as he keeps playing with that edge, that "guy from a small town who wasn't highly recruited" chip on his shoulder, he's going to have a terrific career at TOSU. I can't wait to see him guard McCamey this Saturday.
Jan 21, 2011 9:20am
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Jan 21, 2011 10:12 AM
Craft is Chris Kramer with a better shot. An NBA career would be a reach, but as hard as this kid works I wouldn't rule him out.I don't get Matta's John Stockton comparison, since Stockton was a blur with the ball in his hands.He reminds me more of Chauncey Billups.
Jan 21, 2011 10:12am
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Jan 21, 2011 10:50 AM
I missed the last game but the last possesion I saw from him, he dribbled into the lane at 800 miles per hour and threw the ball off the bottom of the backboard.
That is why you don't base anything on one play or one example. In that same game Craft had 7 steals.
Jan 21, 2011 10:50am
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Jan 21, 2011 11:21 AM
Prescott;646649 wrote:That is why you don't base anything on one play or one example. In that same game Craft had 7 steals.

and this is also why you take everything ccrunner says with a grain of salt :cool:
Jan 21, 2011 11:21am
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Jan 21, 2011 11:28 AM
I agree that if Craft were black, his pro potential wouldn't be as much in question...
Jan 21, 2011 11:28am
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Jan 21, 2011 11:28 AM
So why comment if you don't really know what he is doing.
Jan 21, 2011 11:28am
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Nashley25

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Jan 21, 2011 12:47 PM
Call me crazy but I think Craft is better than Conley was as a freshman. Craft has the upper hand in every area except for maybe quickness. He doesn't blow by people but on the other hand people aren't blowing by him when he's playing defense. If Craft keeps working hard which he will no doubt in my mind he will go pro.
Jan 21, 2011 12:47pm
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Jan 21, 2011 12:51 PM
Y-Town Steelhound;646690 wrote:I agree that if Craft were black, his pro potential wouldn't be as much in question...

you're serious with this?
Jan 21, 2011 12:51pm