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Nov 18, 2011 11:10 AM
Writerbuckeye;977905 wrote:Both of your statements ignore the fact that Ross practiced with the entire team all summer, and was part of activities up until he found out he had to re-take those classes. Plus, he would return in December, not January, if he gets eligible (Dec. 9, if memory serves).

There will be very little learning curve if he's able to return in December, and the upside of that is far, far greater than any downside, given his prior association and friendships with current team members.
There is no practice in the summer. Coaches aren't aloud to have contact during this time, instruction wise. It was open gym.
Nov 18, 2011 11:10am
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Nov 18, 2011 11:15 AM
Are you really going to nit pick on this? You know as well as I do that having a team together all summer, playing together, even without formal coaching, puts them in a far better position to be successful than if they are scattered and don't see one another until September.
Nov 18, 2011 11:15am
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Nov 18, 2011 11:19 AM
centralbucksfan;977906 wrote:I disagree. There is more to a learning curve, having never practiced, not knowing the system, not playing against big time D1 talent, etc, etc. There is more to the game than you think. Now, maybe this kid is THAT talented. But even if he is, again, he hasn't stepped on the court except for open gyms in the summer. Which mean squat. I have seen many all star open gym players who rarely see the court. If he had been able to at least practice, I would agree. But no preseason conditioning, no season practice, no game experience at thie level. He has A LOT to learn. Again, if he can do it, great..be icing on the cake. I am not expecting much if anything this season. On top of that, some are counting that he will actually be eligible. That is a question mark as well.
The kid played AAU ball, so he has played major D1 talent. Trust me, I know plenty about the game of basketball, and anyone that has played their whole life can walk into just about any system and pick it up within' weeks. It's not like football where you have a ton of different formations and play calls. I'm sure at one time or another he has ran every play that OSU runs. Let's face it, basketball is rocket science.
Nov 18, 2011 11:19am
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Nov 19, 2011 1:24 PM
centralbucksfan;977906 wrote:I disagree. There is more to a learning curve, having never practiced, not knowing the system, not playing against big time D1 talent, etc, etc. There is more to the game than you think. Now, maybe this kid is THAT talented. But even if he is, again, he hasn't stepped on the court except for open gyms in the summer. Which mean squat. I have seen many all star open gym players who rarely see the court. If he had been able to at least practice, I would agree. But no preseason conditioning, no season practice, no game experience at thie level. He has A LOT to learn. Again, if he can do it, great..be icing on the cake. I am not expecting much if anything this season. On top of that, some are counting that he will actually be eligible. That is a question mark as well.
If he's eligible and good enough to play, he will. I know it's rare, but guys play football and go straight into basketball and are fine. The conditioning will be an issue, but that's all.
Nov 19, 2011 1:24pm
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Nov 22, 2011 4:23 PM
This is outstanding news -- and yes, he will contribute this season.
Nov 22, 2011 4:23pm
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Nov 26, 2011 2:43 PM
Good news. We'll see how he fits in, if he does at all. Matta has things pretty set right now. He isn't one to mess much when he gets things going. Be interesting to see how this develops. Hope he is as good as many of you think.
Nov 26, 2011 2:43pm
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Nov 28, 2011 3:38 PM
He'll be able to start practicing Dec. 9 (after the quarter ends).

I believe he'll contribute because, according to reports we were getting from the summer, he was the best outside shooter of all the newcomers. And OSU is still looking for that second 3 point option (other than Buford) in my opinion. In fact, I'd say Ross might be option no. 1 if he shoots as advertised, because Buford is less a 3 point specialist and more of a shot creator most of the time.
Nov 28, 2011 3:38pm
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Nov 28, 2011 3:46 PM
I hope he can play defense.
Nov 28, 2011 3:46pm
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Nov 29, 2011 11:26 AM
Writerbuckeye;977920 wrote:Are you really going to nit pick on this? You know as well as I do that having a team together all summer, playing together, even without formal coaching, puts them in a far better position to be successful than if they are scattered and don't see one another until September.
Well no shit sherlock. I never said it wasn't to benefit. But its a glorified open gym. There is no structure, and rarely much if any defense played. I have seen MANY an open gym all star...who than sat the bench during the season. I am not saying Ross is one of them. Maybe he is as good as some are saying. But those same ones were saying Williams would be the starting center. I can even admit that I thought Williams would make an impact this year. And its pretty obvious now, he won't. I'll wait and see how this all plays out. I hope he is a stud, and can step in. Just have my reservations that its going to take some time having not practiced with the team to date. Yes, its not rocket science. But there is more to it than some people think.
Nov 29, 2011 11:26am
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Nov 29, 2011 8:38 PM
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LaQuinton Ross is standing at Duke bench now with headphones on as #Buckeyes warm up in front of him. #buckbk
He's on his official visit.
Nov 29, 2011 8:38pm
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Dec 1, 2011 7:53 PM
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I'm back #BuckeyeNation !!
From Ross himself.
Dec 1, 2011 7:53pm
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Dec 2, 2011 8:32 AM
centralbucksfan;997543 wrote:Lets hope he is able to step in. If he is as good a 3pt shooter as people say he is, its a MUCH needed area for this team.

http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2011/12/02/freshman-meets-eligibility-requirements-to-join-osu.html
agreed--welcome back, LaQ
LaQuinton Ross will return to the Ohio State men’s basketball team next week after the NCAA notified OSU last night that it has granted initial eligibility to the 6-foot-8 freshman from Jackson, Miss.
Ross’ score on an SAT he took Nov. 5, combined with his core-course grade-point average from four years of high school, were sufficient for eligibility, said Wilson Arroyo, his coach the past two seasons at Life Center Academy in Burlington, N.J. His previous combination had not been.
Ross enrolled in classes at Ohio State in June and participated in summer conditioning with his teammates before being denied eligibility in late September. He can rejoin the team Dec. 9, the day after the end of fall quarter.
“We are excited to get LaQuinton back,” coach Thad Matta said in a text message. “I don’t have a timetable for when he will be ready to compete. A lot will depend on what he has done while away and how quickly he picks things up.”
Former Buckeyes who played with Ross this summer at the Schottenstein Center said he was the best freshman on the court and a three-point threat, which the No. 2-ranked Buckeyes (7-0) need. Only William Buford is averaging more than one three-pointer per game.
“He’s the best three-point shooter I’ve had or seen,” Arroyo said. “His shooting is his best attribute. He has NBA range.”
Dec 2, 2011 8:32am
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Dec 13, 2011 8:48 AM
As I suspected, sounds as though it may be a while for Ross to get on the court.


http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/blogs/hoops-and-scoops/2011/12/matta-on-sullinger-ross.html

"What he’s been doing (at home) in his workouts and that sort of thing, the chairs and orange cones you’re driving around now have arms and feet and they can move. So it’s going to take him a little bit of time. But hopefully over the course (of the season), we can get him back and ready to go."
Dec 13, 2011 8:48am
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Dec 13, 2011 9:26 AM
Writerbuckeye;913295 wrote:Sometimes I wonder why so many people on here mock you, but then you make a post like this.

If Ohio State is going to remain relevant in big boy basketball circles, they will continue to work with kids who may be marginal qualifiers -- that's just reality.

I'd prefer OSU to remain a power house and do exactly what they're doing. I trust Matta to make the right call on which kids he wants to try and bring in.
So, is basketball different than football at OSU? Someone on another thread said OSU doesn't offer unless a kid qualifies. LOL
Dec 13, 2011 9:26am
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Dec 13, 2011 11:28 AM
WebFire;1013339 wrote:So, is basketball different than football at OSU? Someone on another thread said OSU doesn't offer unless a kid qualifies. LOL
I believe this was an odd situation. I think Ross had qualified but something about his H.S. changing their grading scale put his GPA slightly under what was required to his corresponding SAT score. There was a link at one time somewhere on here, but can't remember the exact story.
Dec 13, 2011 11:28am
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Dec 13, 2011 11:34 AM
WebFire;1013339 wrote:So, is basketball different than football at OSU? Someone on another thread said OSU doesn't offer unless a kid qualifies. LOL
That "someone" on another thread said that NOTRE DAME doesn't offer (in football) if a kid doesn't qualify, not OSU. If I'm wrong, please find the post and I'll recant.
Dec 13, 2011 11:34am
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Dec 13, 2011 12:05 PM
vball10set;1013504 wrote:That "someone" on another thread said that NOTRE DAME doesn't offer (in football) if a kid doesn't qualify, not OSU. If I'm wrong, please find the post and I'll recant.
Yes, you may be right.
Dec 13, 2011 12:05pm
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Dec 13, 2011 12:13 PM
WebFire;1013339 wrote:So, is basketball different than football at OSU? Someone on another thread said OSU doesn't offer unless a kid qualifies. LOL
It was an odd situation that caused him to not qualify.

I really hope he's able to contribute eventually and from what I've read he will in time.
Dec 13, 2011 12:13pm
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Dec 13, 2011 12:13 PM
WebFire;1013553 wrote:Yes, you may be right.
lol--I know, because that someone was me (but as I said when I posted it, I may be wrong in that assumption, but that's what I was told by a diehard ND fan)
Dec 13, 2011 12:13pm
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Dec 13, 2011 12:56 PM
WebFire;1013339 wrote:So, is basketball different than football at OSU? Someone on another thread said OSU doesn't offer unless a kid qualifies. LOL
Who knows if this is true or not. But with Ross, I believe OSU thought he was going to qualify, thus the offer. The reality of a scholarship/offer is this, players actually do not offically qualify until they graduate from high school. So, the reality of it is, that ALL COLLEGES offer before they officially qualify. Think about it. ;)
Dec 13, 2011 12:56pm
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Dec 13, 2011 1:06 PM
centralbucksfan;1013602 wrote:Who knows if this is true or not. But with Ross, I believe OSU thought he was going to qualify, thus the offer. The reality of a scholarship/offer is this, players actually do not offically qualify until they graduate from high school. So, the reality of it is, that ALL COLLEGES offer before they officially qualify. Think about it. ;)
Exactly!
Dec 13, 2011 1:06pm