PF Jared Sullinger (2x 1st Team ALL B1G & All American, Anyang KGC, S.Korea)

[ysubuck]

Sullinger is going to be so much fun to watch in Buckeye colors. He has a great arsenal of offense for a big guy which we really lacked this year. I thought at first that he'd push Dallas out of the starting lineup as the center next year. But now I'm wondering how nice it'd be to have Sully at power forward and leave Dallas at center. The question then would be which of the returning guards takes a seat...

I know exactly jack squat about basketball, but with everything I've heard since the Tennessee game doesn't the team need a natural low post presence like Sullinger. From what I gathered reading and listening to those that know, Dallas isn't that natural inside guy. Am I missing something?

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

I know exactly jack squat about basketball, but with everything I've heard since the Tennessee game doesn't the team need a natural low post presence like Sullinger. From what I gathered reading and listening to those that know, Dallas isn't that natural inside guy. Am I missing something?

playing both sullinger and lauderdale at the same time wouldn't exclude sully from fulfilling the role of a center. the great thing about jared is that he knows best how to attack his defender. he can kill the opposition in a number of ways. his success is often the result of finding the soft underbelly of his opponents.

i do see sully and dallas sharing time next year, but i will be surprised if they start together (often) and if they play more than 8-10 minutes together. lauderdale averaged 25 minutes this season and that was with a very limited player (madsen) behind him. also, i doubt that sullinger will be able to go more than 28 minutes in college at the pace that matta wants. heck, lauderdale had a hard time playing as many minutes at that pace. my guess is that both sully and dallas average about 26 to 28 minutes apiece next year, with, of course, 6 to 8 minutes of shared time.

 

[LitlBuck]

playing both sullinger and lauderdale at the same time wouldn't exclude sully from fulfilling the role of a center. the great thing about jared is that he knows best how to attack his defender. he can kill the opposition in a number of ways. his success is often the result of finding the soft underbelly of his opponents.

i do see sully and dallas sharing time next year, but i will be surprised if they start together (often) and if they play more than 8-10 minutes together. lauderdale averaged 25 minutes this season and that was with a very limited player (madsen) behind him. also, i doubt that sullinger will be able to go more than 28 minutes in college at the pace that matta wants. heck, lauderdale had a hard time playing as many minutes at that pace. my guess is that both sully and dallas average about 26 to 28 minutes apiece next year, with, of course, 6 to 8 minutes of shared time.

agree and disagree. I think quite a bit depends upon whether Turner comes back or not. If he does come back, I can't see both get Jared and Dallas playing together hardly at all. I think minutes will depend so much on how fast some of the freshmen catch on to the system.

YSU, Sully is so much more of an offensive threat while Dallas brings defense to the court. I think a lot will depend on what Matta wants on the court in certain situations.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

agree and disagree. I think quite a bit depends upon whether Turner comes back or not. If he does come back, I can't see both get Jared and Dallas playing together hardly at all.

oh, it completely depends on whether turner returns. i was thinking that was an obvious implication of my post. if turner returns, there is no way that the lineup changes except for perhaps sullinger starting in lauderdale's place.

i don't at all see turner coming back, though. he's a top 2 (at worst, a top 3) pick, and there is the risk of a lockout the following year.

 

[Bill Lucas]

I know exactly jack squat about basketball, but with everything I've heard since the Tennessee game doesn't the team need a natural low post presence like Sullinger. From what I gathered reading and listening to those that know, Dallas isn't that natural inside guy. Am I missing something?

You're not missing anything.

The great thing about Sullinger is his versatility. I can see him play high screen/pick and roll, short corner, high post in the offense. He's a very good passer so he'll open up a lot of options. Lauderdale can man the blocks which is the only area he is effective in offensively. I think Ohio State will still run a 4 around 1 set quite often but I expect to see a good bit of 3 around 2 as Sullinger is just too good to keep on the bench. It won't surprise me a bit if he's pushing 30 minutes a game next year. He had 22 and 7 last night and only played a touch over half the game and for the most part he played with guards that weren't really interested in getting the ball to him on a regular basis.

 

[LitlBuck]

Part about his A C T gives me room to worry a little bit. Well, just more than a little bit:(

Sullinger also had seven rebounds and two assists and made two three-point field goals, lending credence to coach Thad Matta's thought that Sullinger could play power forward as well as in the post next season, improve the Buckeyes' rebounding if he plays in tandem with Dallas Lauderdale and enable the team to get more scoring out of its transition game.

Another incoming freshman, Deshaun Thomas, had 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Now for a sobering note: Sullinger was asked after the game if he is currently academically eligible for his freshman season and replied, "I'll have to get back to you on that."

Sullinger said earlier in the week that he plans to continue taking the ACT to try to boost his standing. Two ACT test dates remain -- April 10 and June 12.

Posted by Bob Baptist on March 31, 2010 11:07 PM
Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog

 

[DZ83CK]

Yes, the fact that he's still taking the ACT is worrisome. Jared plays like a much older guy - he's probably going to be the best player on the team next year (assuming ET is gone and Jared qualifies academically).

 

[Buckskin86]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJql2vVzbbU]YouTube - Jared Sullinger McDonald's postgame[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b5nBg8czt8]YouTube - Jared Sullinger & Deshaun Thomas McDonald's All-American Game Highlights[/ame]

 

[Buckskin86]

Jared Sullinger, 6-9, Power Forward
Committed to Ohio State

Arguably the most impressive player seen from a production standpoint over the course of the week, Jared Sullinger easily justified his lofty recruiting rankings and even exceeded them to a certain extent.

Sullinger is a prospect we?ve seen numerous times at this point and have written about at great length, but its impressive to see the strides he continues to make with his overall game, particularly on the perimeter. His jump-shot looks absolutely terrific, knocking down a number of 3-pointer in the practices and in the actual game, and showing off far better ball-handling skills than we?ve seen from him in the past. He took his man off the dribble with both his left and right hand, finishing impressively around the rim with either hand and displaying far more agility and dexterity than we?ve seen from him in the past. His body looks better and better every time we see him, and the fact that he continues to make strides with his skill level is a very encouraging sign.

Sullinger might not have the best long-term potential amongst the big men in this class, but his intangibles appear to be phenomenal and he?s clearly going to be an extremely productive player at the collegiate level. Scouts will continue to monitor his progress closely, but there?s already quite a bit to like about Sullinger based on what he?s shown over the past few years.

DraftExpress: Mcdonald's All-American Week Player Evaluations and Interviews

 

[BigJim]

DraftExpress: Mcdonald's All-American Week Player Evaluations and Interviews

DraftExpress has Sullinger as the #4 prospect in next year's draft right now.

 

[Buckskin86]

Sullinger gets another test

Ohio State recruit Jared Sullinger is in Portland, Ore., to play in the Nike Hoop Summit at 10 p.m. Saturday. The game, featuring teams representing the United States and the rest of the world, will be televised by Fox Sports Network.

Sullinger will have a matchup worth watching in the game, going against Enes Kanter, a 6-foot-10, 235-pounder from Turkey who has committed to play for Kentucky next season.

Kanter attended a California prep school this past season after turning down multimillion-dollar offers from European professional teams.

Sullinger gets another test (Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog)

Nike Hoop Summit - ROSTERS

Jared Sullinger (Columbus, Ohio/Northland), PF, signed with Ohio State

The gap between Sullinger and Barnes is as narrow as it gets. (In fact, the duo shared MVP honors at last week's McDonald's All-American Game.) Both players were aware that they were taking the court with a target on their back. Both rose to the challenge.

Sullinger will be outstanding from the get-go for Ohio State. As a low-post threat he makes and maintains contact with his defender to open passing lanes better than anyone else in the class. What truly separates him from the other bigs in this class is his consistent production as a scorer, and his ability to rebound -- especially on the defensive end.

Despite his frame, Sullinger is surprisingly athletic. He'll score immediately with his back to the basket at Ohio State. He utilizes his body better than anyone in the class. He makes a back-to-the basket move, and if the defense takes it away, he has a countermove. He's well-polished in the post with exceptional hands and good footwork. He has all the instincts a prospect needs to be a force in the pain.

Complacency never set in for Sullinger. He was constantly working to improve his game. He has refined his jumper, which is now effective from 15 feet and in, and can take his man off the dribble from the high post. The thing that really puts the icing on the cake is he is a terrific free throw shooter. He's proved to be clutch from the line. That was evident when Sullinger hit a pair of game-winning free throws in the final seconds of Northland's win over Oak Hill at the Hoophall Classic. He finds a way to make his team win.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5064278

 

[Buckskin86]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9l0j7qGVQc]YouTube - Jared Sullinger Interview & Practice Highlights - 2010 McDonald's All American Game[/ame]

 

[OHSportsFan]

Part about his A C T gives me room to worry a little bit. Well, just more than a little bit:(

Sullinger also had seven rebounds and two assists and made two three-point field goals, lending credence to coach Thad Matta's thought that Sullinger could play power forward as well as in the post next season, improve the Buckeyes' rebounding if he plays in tandem with Dallas Lauderdale and enable the team to get more scoring out of its transition game.

Another incoming freshman, Deshaun Thomas, had 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Now for a sobering note: Sullinger was asked after the game if he is currently academically eligible for his freshman season and replied, "I'll have to get back to you on that."

Sullinger said earlier in the week that he plans to continue taking the ACT to try to boost his standing. Two ACT test dates remain -- April 10 and June 12.

Posted by Bob Baptist on March 31, 2010 11:07 PM
Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog

Then...I thought this would be about the ACT. Nope. :(

Sullinger gets another test (Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog)

Sullinger gets another test

Ohio State recruit Jared Sullinger is in Portland, Ore., to play in the Nike Hoop Summit at 10 p.m. Saturday. The game, featuring teams representing the United States and the rest of the world, will be televised by Fox Sports Network.

Sullinger will have a matchup worth watching in the game, going against Enes Kanter, a 6-foot-10, 235-pounder from Turkey who has committed to play for Kentucky next season.

Kanter attended a California prep school this past season after turning down multimillion-dollar offers from European professional teams.

Is it just me or does this not sit well with others?

Can the kid take a break from basketball and focus on academics for a little?

I'm not blaming Jared completely here. The whole system seems corrupt as far as academics nowadays. These kids just travel around the country year round, with a lack of attention on anything besides putting a ball in a hoop.

Not reassuring to have a kid playing in a tourney on the other side of the US when he still isn't technically eligible to play at the next level and a test to help him get there is on that day.

Has his standing changed?

 

[MARVYMARV14]

Is it just me or does this not sit well with others?

Can the kid take a break from basketball and focus on academics for a little?

I'm not blaming Jared completely here. The whole system seems corrupt as far as academics nowadays. These kids just travel around the country year round, with a lack of attention on anything besides putting a ball in a hoop.

Not reassuring to have a kid playing in a tourney on the other side of the US when he still isn't technically eligible to play at the next level and a test to help him get there is on that day.

Has his standing changed?

I think maybe we just might be making too much out his response to that question.

 

[wadc45]

Barnes has 27 in US junior team's 101-97 win - ESPN

The U.S. team quickly rebounded, narrowing it to 80-78 on Jared Sullinger's put-back before Barnes' 3-pointer pulled the U.S. ahead 81-80.

Sullinger, a 6-foot-9 center headed for Ohio State, had 22 points and eight rebounds for Team USA.