C Byron 'B.J.' Mullens (Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo - Japan)

[gobucksBC]

I guess I was at the bottom of the gene pool. I'm 20 years old...5'10" and 160 lbs. I should have drank some of that water they're serving that boy.

 

[SouthHighStreet]

my old school (Wellington) ousted Harvest Prep. I didn't get a chance to catch the game but it appears we won on a last second shot.

too bad for B.J.

 

[wadc45]

B.J. was named 2nd team All District in Div. IV. Some other names of note are Jamelle Cornley (1st team and POY, Div. I), Clark Crum (Honorable Mention, Div. I), and Kyle Madsen (1st team, Div. I).

 

[jimotis4heisman]

madsen is vandy bound

 

[wadc45]

Rivals Premium

2/25/05

By Jeff Rapp...B.J. recorded a triple double to end the regular season against Berne Union with 18 points, 18 boards, and 10 blocks. OSU coaches are frequently still in contact.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

SCOUT$

3/3/05

B.J. is listed as the #2 player in Ohio for 2008.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

SCOUT$

3/28/05

B.J. will be playing for the Cleveland Basketball Club this summer, Rob Rose and Jeff Cumberland are also on the team.

 

[wadc45]

Glad to see Yancy Gates is on that team as well. He and B.J. are good friends and he is the only player ranked ahead of B.J. in the class of '08.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

SCOUT.COM$

4/11/05

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Hoops Underclassmen Give Updates
By Bucknuts.com Staff
Date: Apr 11, 2005

Several of Ohio's best basketball underclassmen, including OSU commitment B.J. Mullens, were showing their stuff this weekend at the All-Ohio Nike Cup Saturday at The Hoop in Columbus. We had a chance to speak with several to get their thoughts on Ohio State. Click the link for the updates and a photo gallery.
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B.J. talked about his plans for the summer, he is hitting the weights and trying to get better on the court. He is very happy about his decision to attend OSU, he will not change his mind.​

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

scout.com$

6/26/05

Scout.com has posted a video of Mullens in action.

My review:

Mullens seemed to run the floor well for a kid of his size. He showed nice footwork in the low post and used his body for position. Had a nice block and showed some toughness grabbing some rebounds. Obviously needs to work on his ball handling and he did not attempt a shot from outside the paint in this video, so his range can not be judged. The great part is his potential 3 years down the road.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

scout.com$

7/5/05

Mullens will be participating in the Adidas Superstar camp this week in Suwanee, GA.
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[wadc45]

It's extremely early, but...

Free Scout

B.J. is already listed as a 5-star and the #2 center in the class of 2008.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

rivals.com$

7/6/05

Good Article about Matta and Company hitting the three major summer camps going on during July. The staff can evaluate from July 6-15 and July 22-31, with July 16-21 considered a "dark" period. Article touches on who could be the next addition to the 2006 class.

The following prospects of interest to Buckeye fans will be in action...

Greg Oden
Mike Conley
Daequan Cook
Jamil Tucker (could be the next verbal to the 2006 class)
Luke Harangody
Thaddeus Young
Josh Chichester
Raymar Morgan
Kosta Koufus
O.J. Mayo
Bill Walker
Keenan Ellis
Lance Thomas
Dallas Lauderdale
DeJuan Pursley
Aaron Pogue
Eric Gordon
Yancey Gates
B.J. Mullens
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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Early reports Adidas Superstar camp are that Mullens is having a very good camp and is a rising star.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

ScoutHoops.com$

7/8/05

Mullens matched up with Yancey Gates at the Adidas camp and by all reports got the best of the match-up.