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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Apr 6, 2012 4:33pm
According to 97.1TheFan Thomas will be at OSU next year. I think it is a very good move.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Apr 6, 2012 4:39pm
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Apr 6, 2012 5:06pm
Very nice, and smart move IMO. I think this definately makes OSU a top 10 team next year.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Apr 6, 2012 5:15pm
Love this quote:
"We have a great team returning next season and I want to be a part of another championship run," Thomas said. "My family, my coaches and I looked at my future as a professional but I love being a Buckeye and want to continue my education and development as a player and as a person at Ohio State."
"We have a great team returning next season and I want to be a part of another championship run," Thomas said. "My family, my coaches and I looked at my future as a professional but I love being a Buckeye and want to continue my education and development as a player and as a person at Ohio State."
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 6, 2012 5:16pm
Probably would have been a first round pick so it was probably a tough decision..a lot tougher than he probably thought it would be about 2 months ago. But definitely the right move, he can make himself a lottery pick with another good year.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 6, 2012 5:19pm
Glad to have him back!
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Apr 6, 2012 5:25pm
People may think I am crazy, but I think OSU could be as good or better next year now that Thomas is returning. I feel Williams will fill the middle just fine and he is a defensive shot blocking presence in the middle. The other frosh like Thompson and Scott will only be better with the years experience. Ross is the xfactor. Very talented, but needs to learn to play hard, play defense. Of course you have Craft and Smith Jr. as well.osu45804;1138695 wrote:Love this quote:
"We have a great team returning next season and I want to be a part of another championship run," Thomas said. "My family, my coaches and I looked at my future as a professional but I love being a Buckeye and want to continue my education and development as a player and as a person at Ohio State."
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Apr 6, 2012 5:26pm
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think he sees the opportunity of being "the man' next season with Sully gone. Did he improve his game or what? He didn't fall victim of a sophomore slump like others. We are going to have another darn good team again.
I think he sees the opportunity of being "the man' next season with Sully gone. Did he improve his game or what? He didn't fall victim of a sophomore slump like others. We are going to have another darn good team again.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 6, 2012 5:45pm
This is HUGE...way to go, Deshaun!!!
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 6, 2012 5:53pm
http://www.elevenwarriors.com/node
[INDENT]"Deshaun, his family and our coaching staff have spent the last week evaluating his future," Matta said. "Deshaun determined he wants to remain a Buckeye. We are looking forward to building on the success our team enjoyed in 2011-12 with Deshaun playing a significant role next year."
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Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Apr 6, 2012 6:18pm
Awesome news!
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Apr 6, 2012 6:39pm
Great news. Seems like a good kid who has improved in all facets on and off the court.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 6, 2012 7:10pm
Call me late to the party, but did Sully declare?
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Apr 6, 2012 7:10pm
He retired from the game. Couldn't stand being out jumped by Griner.ernest_t_bass;1138749 wrote:Call me late to the party, but did Sully declare?
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Apr 6, 2012 7:32pm
Yes, on Wednesday.ernest_t_bass;1138749 wrote:Call me late to the party, but did Sully declare?
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Apr 6, 2012 7:47pm
I lold. RepsDeyDurkie5;1138750 wrote:He retired from the game. Couldn't stand being out jumped by Griner.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 6, 2012 8:05pm
of course you did..btw, has Burke officially declared yet?Hb31187;1138763 wrote:I lold. Reps
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Apr 6, 2012 8:18pm
Havent heard word yet, i havent been closely following it either though. If hes projected late 1st early 2nd it wouldnt surprise me if he went, I personally think he could use another year thoughvball10set;1138769 wrote:of course you did..btw, has Burke officially declared yet?
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 6, 2012 8:20pm
Didn't his roommate or someone in his form tweet a picture of all burkes stuff packed up?
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Apr 6, 2012 8:24pm
Might of? Idk, im one of the few people in america between 15-30 without a twitter lolMidstate01;1138777 wrote:Didn't his roommate or someone in his form tweet a picture of all burkes stuff packed up?
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 6, 2012 8:42pm
Hb31187;1138783 wrote:Might of? Idk, im one of the few people in america between 15-30 without a twitter lol
Compromise, get rid of your MySpace and get a twitter account. You're welcome!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Apr 6, 2012 9:07pm
F twitter.
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cat_lover
Posts: 2,388
Apr 6, 2012 10:15pm
Good news. He really improved from last year and another good year like this one and he is a lottery pick.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Apr 6, 2012 10:51pm
I absolutely agree with this. They won't be so one dimensional next year and I expect them to play more up tempo ball. Amir Williams will dramatically improve this offseason and you add the bench guys and a years development and OSU is a contender once again.centralbucksfan;1138703 wrote:People may think I am crazy, but I think OSU could be as good or better next year now that Thomas is returning. I feel Williams will fill the middle just fine and he is a defensive shot blocking presence in the middle. The other frosh like Thompson and Scott will only be better with the years experience. Ross is the xfactor. Very talented, but needs to learn to play hard, play defense. Of course you have Craft and Smith Jr. as well.
Anyone know who the recruits are that Matta has realistic shots at?
namod65
Posts: 508
Apr 6, 2012 11:29pm
For next year there are really only three or four guys left that are worth it. And Tony Parker (6'9") is really the only one we have a shot at. And that would be a stretch. For the class of 2013 we only have one guy so far. Matta needs to do some major work on 2013 and get a good class if we want to maintain the level we are competing at right now. With our recent rise to the elite level; multiple final fours, the lottery picks (Oden, Turner, Conley), and domination of the Big Ten, I would expect Matta to have an easier time pulling in some of the top 5 guys. In one of the next few classes he needs to get another duo like Oden-Conley, Wall-Cousins, or Davis-Gilchrist to really secure the future of the team for the next few years. But that's probably wishful thinking.thedynasty1998;1138853 wrote:I absolutely agree with this. They won't be so one dimensional next year and I expect them to play more up tempo ball. Amir Williams will dramatically improve this offseason and you add the bench guys and a years development and OSU is a contender once again.
Anyone know who the recruits are that Matta has realistic shots at?