PG P.J. Hill (BK JEKABPILS- Latvia)

[OSU_Buckguy]

the last juco point guard we signed turned out to be pretty good in foster

good point... though the most recent juco guard that was signed was sylvester mayes (by about a half of a year).

 

[Oh8ch]

has this kid been on anybody's radar? I'd never heard of him until an hour ago. If Thad locked him up, there's obviously something there.

I did some quick research and the only thing I learned is that he is actually 5'11" and weighs 222.


Surprised Wisky let him go.

 

[scott91575]

Like Crater, 6'1 165.

This kid is already in college, and yes, Crater needs too add some weight too.

 

[BB73]

His younger sister is somebody that the tOSU women's team will apparently be recruiting for the class of 2010 - Taylor Hiil.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Question for some of the hard-core recruiting folks...has this kid been on anybody's radar? I'd never heard of him until an hour ago. If Thad locked him up, there's obviously something there.

I have never heard his name.......they needed another PG for next year.......with him on board expect Matta not to go after another PF in the 2008 class......it looks like they will concentrate on 09-10....

 

[NFBuck]

Well, he didn't have flashy numbers and doesn't have great measurables but my curiosity is piqued. If Coach Matta and the staff are willing to give him a scholie, there's something there that has flown way under the radar.

 

[BayBuck]

Hill earns mention with 10 points, 5 boards in their NJCAA opening game and for helping limit a bigtime scorer to 10 points in the quarterfinals. Looks like his season stats were limited by playing behind guards like Mels, Brooks and Appleton, but he was a regular contributor on a talented JuCo team.

 

[NFBuck]

Hill earns mention with 10 points, 5 boards in their NJCAA opening game and for helping limit a bigtime scorer to 10 points in the quarterfinals. Looks like his season stats were limited by playing behind guards like Mels, Brooks and Appleton, but he was a regular contributor on a talented JuCo team.

Sounds like a defensive specialist. Always an asset.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

I did some quick research and the only thing I learned is that he is actually 5'11" and weighs 222.


Surprised Wisky let him go.

Sounds like a move to get Terrelle Pryor......show him that we let people play football and bball.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

They need depth.....he will hopefully provide minutes while Butler rests next year.......

 

[BayBuck]

Game-by-game stats here. Looks like a decent 3-point shooter, got a steal or two a game, often a handful of assists too with several double-digit scoring games.

 

[ShakerBuck]

If Coach Matta and the staff are willing to give him a scholie, there's something there that has flown way under the radar.

PG was such a gaping whole on the roster, behind butler, maybe they just needed to get a body in there that can handle the rock off the bench.

He may not be this prized recruit that flew under the radar, but rather the best option this late.

I hope i'm wrong and he contributes to the extent that Je'kel did. Or for that matter, I hope he exceeds expectations to the extent that Conley did.

In any event, Guard depth was a huge concern, and this signing fills a big need, and takes some of the pressure off of Lighty to play the point in a pinch.

 

[akronbuck]

Damnit Coach Matta! Where the hell did this come from?

Boy, he keeps us on our toes.

More depth is a big plus and the staff must've saw something...sneaky bastards. Congratulations and welcome P.J.

bingo. great posts all and Matta has to stop this stuff He's so mean with these gifts :)

 

[smitty03]

Hill verballed just in time to start summer classes and participate with the team this summer. Second term classes begin on Monday, and like the article said he will be starting classes on Monday.

 

[wadc45]

Free Rivals

7/20

Article on his recruitment and commitment.