OSU Men's Basketball Recruiting/Projections/General Discussions

[LitlBuck]

14 and Under

Might want to keep an eye out on some of these younger guys

OBC is led by a trio of out-of-state kids in Jordan Green (Lexington, KY), Trey Grundy (Lexington, KY), and Bryan McIntosh (New Castle, IN) along with top Ohio prospects Tyler Ulis (Lima Shawnee), Jae?Sean Tate (Pickerington Central), Danny Hummer (Upper Arlingon), Angelo Cugini (Akron SVSM), Javon Bess (Pickerington Central), and DeShone Kizer (Toledo CC).

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[brodybuck21]

not understanding why OSU only has 1 commit for 2011 so far. Scott is a baller and we are after a ton of guys but it doesnt seem like anyone else is really looking like theyll choose OSU. I thought we would get davis but once again cheaters/calipari prosper(s) it appears.

 

[LitlBuck]

It could be because of the incoming class that will be playing this season. Some of the guys might want to wait until spring before they declare. I know that Behanan has said for a fact that he will not make a decision in the early signing period so some kids might just be waiting and not just because of the Ohio State situation.

However, Matta did spend a lot of time on Davis and I hope that does not hurt us with Williams or some other guys. We should also remember that the 2012 class is loaded and that we are recruiting nationally it seems.

 

[brodybuck21]

It could be because of the incoming class that will be playing this season. Some of the guys might want to wait until spring before they declare. I know that Behanan has said for a fact that he will not make a decision in the early signing period so some kids might just be waiting and not just because of the Ohio State situation.

However, Matta did spend a lot of time on Davis and I hope that does not hurt us with Williams or some other guys. We should also remember that the 2012 class is loaded and that we are recruiting nationally it seems.

I hear ya but watching sparty pick up kearney/dawson/kaminski over the last 2 weeks has made me a little antsy.

 

[OhioState001]

Sparty also picked up an unknown player from Huber Heights he is a PG, and we got Scott so that probably explains why he didn't get looked at.

 

[starBUCKS]

With the addition of Dave Dickerson, OSU has opened some major recruiting channels across the country. As you can see a big increase in interest from players in the Eastern seaboard and the South... Matta, Boals and Dickerson are all nasty recruiters. I wouldn't sweat losing Davis, if that's the case. The MSU kids, were never really overly realistic OSU leans, so whatever. There's a long way to go... and there's a ton of talented players still on the board.

 

[LitlBuck]

With the addition of Dave Dickerson, OSU has opened some major recruiting channels across the country. As you can see a big increase in interest from players in the Eastern seaboard and the South... Matta, Boals and Dickerson are all nasty recruiters. I wouldn't sweat losing Davis, if that's the case. The MSU kids, were never really overly realistic OSU leans, so whatever. There's a long way to go... and there's a ton of talented players still on the board.

Spot on:) Dickerson has taken us to places where we have never been. Out of the MSU recruit so far I would have liked to have Dawson but maybe there are bigger fish to fry still on the board. I think Kearney and Scott are even and MSU has lost now so maybe Dawson fills that bill. Kaminsky is a 2012 recruit and we area not so many guys for 2012 it is ridiculous. As you say, there is a long way to go and while MSU has 2 very good recruits for 2011 there are still a lot of guys out there that we in on. When it comes to recruiting, Michigan State is probably the hardest one for Ohio State to go up against and they have shot their wad and now it is our turn.

I did not forget Dwaun Anderson who MSU already has in the fold but I am not terrified of him.

 

[brodybuck21]

I agree with everything you guys have pointed out but still none of these recruits we are after has even named us as a leader. Im prolly just being majorly pessimistic it just seems weird to me that we havent had more interest in us for the 2011 class. Trust me I'm behind Matta n co. all the way just throwing my $0.02 out there

 

[LitlBuck]

Sparty also picked up an unknown player from Huber Heights he is a PG, and we got Scott so that probably explains why he didn't get looked at.

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[S&GFAN]

There seem to be a lot of players out there that have OSU listed but like others I do not get the impression OSU leads for any. It almost seems like we are the second choice for many of these kids. Maybe someone on here has some better insight but of this 2011 list, do we know where OSU stands or what the going bet is on where they land?

Dai-Jon Parker - list is odd. teammate is a Buck, do we land this kid?
Chane Behanan - pitino and huggy seem all over this kid. are the Bucks even very interested?
Sam Thompson - mystery. just dont get the feeling OSU is his destination.
Anthony Davis - UK. kid seems to love the spotlight.
Malcom Gilbert - no idea
Amir Williams - i think the davis chase may have hurt the Bucks here.
LaQuinton Ross - no idea.

 

[brodybuck21]

There seem to be a lot of players out there that have OSU listed but like others I do not get the impression OSU leads for any. It almost seems like we are the second choice for many of these kids. Maybe someone on here has some better insight but of this 2011 list, do we know where OSU stands or what the going bet is on where they land?

Dai-Jon Parker - list is odd. teammate is a Buck, do we land this kid?
Chane Behanan - pitino and huggy seem all over this kid. are the Bucks even very interested?
Sam Thompson - mystery. just dont get the feeling OSU is his destination.
Anthony Davis - UK. kid seems to love the spotlight.
Malcom Gilbert - no idea
Amir Williams - i think the davis chase may have hurt the Bucks here.
LaQuinton Ross - no idea.

great question

 

[LitlBuck]

There seem to be a lot of players out there that have OSU listed but like others I do not get the impression OSU leads for any. It almost seems like we are the second choice for many of these kids. Maybe someone on here has some better insight but of this 2011 list, do we know where OSU stands or what the going bet is on where they land?

Dai-Jon Parker - list is odd. teammate is a Buck, do we land this kid?
Chane Behanan - pitino and huggy seem all over this kid. are the Bucks even very interested?
Sam Thompson - mystery. just dont get the feeling OSU is his destination.
Anthony Davis - UK. kid seems to love the spotlight.
Malcom Gilbert - no idea
Amir Williams - i think the davis chase may have hurt the Bucks here.
LaQuinton Ross - no idea.

On a personal basis, I don't think Parker is that much of a loss considering who we will have on the roster next year plus he will probably stay south.
I don't know where you're getting your information but I would not rule out Behanan and Thompson so quickly.
You can rule out Davis because money can't buy you love and our chances for Gilbert are extremely bleak.
We still have a slim shot at Williams from what I have read but not so sure about Ross.

Also, don't know where you have been all of his time, but Matta and his assistants are pretty good recruiters and the class of 2012 is loaded with talent in Ohio and Indiana And Thad is also going places where he has never been before because of Dickerson and Boals. When all is said and done, Ohio State will be just fine.

 

[S&GFAN]

Litl, did I touch a nerve? Deep breath..and again.

My data comes from the same place yours does and anyone else not on or attached to the staff. That said, I disagree that this topic is a non-factor based upon where this team will be after next year if Sully is 1 and done. That would leave a HUGE hole at the 5 and a bunch of unproven players everywhere else and almost zero depth. There is also a very good chance Buford leaves as well.

If Sully and Buford leave this is the current roster...

PG - Craft/Smith/Scott
SG - Sibert/Smith
SF - Sibert?
PF - Thomas/Weatherspoon
C - Big Z

Did I miss anyone?

This team lacks talent at several positions and has a HUGE depth issue. Bucks need an impact Wing and Post in the 2011 class. Obviously if Sully and Buford stick around the team will look completely different but that trend is not in the Bucks favor.

 

[buckeydoptimist]

I know several recruitniks mentioned Parker staying South, but his last list of 4 included us and Northwestern, VATk and FSU. Of that list, and considering his closeness with Scott, I feel pretty decent about our chances actually. Kansas may loom but they haven't offered him yet. If GA schools were in his mind I might buy the "staying south". But he has 2 B10 schools in his F4 and VA isn't much south of us! Only FSU really would qualify and they are not known for their hoops much really. We are the cream-of-the-crop program of that list of 4.

I also think we are still in good shape with Thompson. Some think Matta may have backed off a little with his ever-growing list of injury-sidelining-him incidents. But I don't know that we aren't right there with UF and OrSt still anyway. Most think OrSt is too far away for him and UF isn't exactly close to Chicago.

Williams list is so long it is hard to predict what direction he'll go. Behanen may have been happy with the offer but still appears like a longshot to me.

I think Matta will nab Parker or Thompson for the wing. The C/F they also want, and need, may have to come from one of Dickerson's areas of strength ( Eastern mainly ) instead of the usual OH,IN,IL grounds that Matta typically mines. It may be from a list of eastern offers that include Hopkins, Hubert, Baru, and Lewis ( all have offers and some feel they have the best shot at Hopkins of that bunch ). No confirmation that Gilbert was even offered, but he has visited unofficially. My current guess is we take a C/F from MD, NJ, VA, DE instead of the MW or South.
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On a personal basis, I don't think Parker is that much of a loss considering who we will have on the roster next year plus he will probably stay south.
I don't know where you're getting your information but I would not rule out Behanan and Thompson so quickly.
You can rule out Davis because money can't buy you love and our chances for Gilbert are extremely bleak.
We still have a slim shot at Williams from what I have read but not so sure about Ross.

Also, don't know where you have been all of his time, but Matta and his assistants are pretty good recruiters and the class of 2012 is loaded with talent in Ohio and Indiana And Thad is also going places where he has never been before because of Dickerson and Boals. When all is said and done, Ohio State will be just fine.

 

[LitlBuck]

If Sully and Buford leave this is the current roster...

PG - Craft/Smith/Scott
SG - Sibert/Smith
SF - Sibert?
PF - Thomas/Weatherspoon
C - Big Z

Did I miss anyone?
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Yup, you sure did miss someone. There is a article on the very first page of this site about our transfer from BC Evan Ravenel.

I think you can take the "If" always from Buford and probably Sully but I would not place the bank on the latter. I also think that Smith could play 3 positions and, in a crunch, the PF. JD might also be able to swing to the 5. Take the guys that you have listed add Sam Thompson or a very similar player and I think we are fine for next year. My one worry is if Thomas decides to be a one and done. I am almost more worried about him that I am about Sullinger.

Not to get ahead of ourselves but a little comparison

PG-Craft, Scott, Smith
SG-Sibert,Smith
SF-Thomas, Sibert, newcomer
PF-Thomas, Ravenel, Weatherspoon, newcomer
C-Ravenel, Weatherspoon, Z.

all the above is off if Sullinger remains.
Quite a few interchangeable players so I am not concerned about next year. We have to play this one first.