If he qualifies all those Pitinos of the world will suddenly be breathing down his neck again. My guess is that he doesn't qualify or partially qualifies and someone gets him in 2014.
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If he qualifies all those Pitinos of the world will suddenly be breathing down his neck again. My guess is that he doesn't qualify or partially qualifies and someone gets him in 2014.
This does not present a good visual.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
Wonder if X could be instrumental in getting in him at Hargrave?
Is that what they're calling it these days?Quote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
This guy has Crawford level scoring ability with big time athleticsm.
This is how I see it too. He may love X and the coaches, but the A10 is probably a dealbreaker - especially when the Kansas's/Kentucky's/UNC's come callingQuote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
If he is a partial qualifier, I imagine X would have a good shot. That is one of the few advantages the A10 has over some BCS leagues.
That's a very good point. But it looks like Chris Thomas is transferring again...Highly doubt he'll be ready by 2013Quote:
Originally Posted by More Cowbell
DaveTelep Dave Telep
If Chris Thomas left South Kent he's put himself in a position where most of elite schools won't recruit him. Issues must outweigh talent
He's an amazing talent, but is he worth it?
If it's just academic holding him back then yes. If it's behavioral or worse financial (him getting benefits) then no it's not worth it.
Some kids just need to get out of their town and refocus with a clean slate and they do fine.
DaveTelep Dave Telep
Chris Thomas has enrolled at Chipola Junior College.
about 7 hours ago
Some of the national writers are on twitter calling this guy the next Willie Warren. Yikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by xu15
RT @EvanDanielscout: JUCO scoring sensation Chris Thomas has verbally pledged to Xavier, per his assistant high school. Story on the way
#5 National Rivals, 5 stars on Scout and ESPN. How many years of eligibility will he have?
A 6'4" SG. Interesting. And yeah, its not clear to me when he'd start at Xavier. I'm assuming this isn't for next year, or is it?
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanCBS
Xavier just landed junior college guard Chris Thomas. So, so talented -- but it'll be interesting to see how coachable he becomes.
I don't think XU would pick up anyone they didn't think they could coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMoreX
Unbelievable pickup:
From everything I can tell, he's a 2013 (maybe even 2014). He's gonna have to qualify somehow out of JUCO, where he's only taken one year after getting his GED. I assume if he qualifies after next school year (that would be 2 years of JUCO) then he's ready to go for you guys in 2013...if not qualified, you guys probably pull the scholly at that point. Terribly high risk, but unlimited reward also.
From Zagoria earlier this year:Quote:
Originally Posted by smileyy
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Smith (his grandmother) said the plan was for the 6-foot-5 Thomas to obtain his GED at Chipola and then begin taking courses there. Ideally, he would be ready to enroll in a Division 1 school for the 2013-14 season.
She said Xavier, Missouri, Iowa State and Seton Hall were still his leading suitors, and that Seton Hall had reached out to Headrick.
Xavier appears to remain the leader.
“He’s going to get out in 2013 so he could start the D-1 college in 2013-14,” Smith said.
So that'd be 2 years at Xavier starting in '13/'14? If so, that's...interesting...because those would be Wells and Martin's last two years as well.
Here's DX on him: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Chris-Thomas-6297/
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Originally Posted by Muskiefornia
Just tweeted at Goodman to see if he knows when he'll start playing here.Quote:
Originally Posted by smileyy
Sounds like J Crawford ot me. I think people thought he was uncoachable, and a head case, but Mack got him to buy in, even sitting for a year. If he's that good , Whoa Nellie, are we in for a treat.
If he's a legit Top 5 player, then you'll have him for one year, not two...lol...if you know what I mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by smileyy
Also, given his eligibility and academic issues, I'll believe he'll play for Xavier the day he actually enrolls. I'll be optimistic, but I'm not gonna bank on it.
X2. Im optimistic, but not banking on it just yet. Plus, have we ever had a player who didn't have a diploma but instead had a GED?Quote:
Originally Posted by smileyy
I HATE dayton.
Don't get too excited about his senior year. Good chance he's one and one after 2013.
We landed him.
Time to land Nerlens.
Can't hurt that other recruits see him going to X.Quote:
Originally Posted by smileyy
We'll see. Lots of highly rated prospects turn out to...well...not have as high of NBA prospects as people thought they did coming out of high school.Quote:
Originally Posted by pimpinthebox
Discussing How many years he will be eligible is of no concern...
He had the option of getting his GED from JUCO and going straight to the NBA. He chose Xavier...
He's a one and done player. This is an incredible verbal for Xavier if he gets eligible and stay with the verbal. WOW
Oh sweet Jesus. I'm tumescent.Quote:
Originally Posted by X-ceptional
If his first year of eligibility is 2013, then do you guys know when his early signing day would be? Would it just be this fall like the rest of the would be seniors in high school?
Must read on him:
http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/04/05/c...er/#more-70862
Only 3 years of eligibility. Very raw, maybe unstable, I'll take it at 5 in the country. Semaj a fellow 5 star+Dez+Chris Thomas= Final Four
Chipola has some kind of dual enrollment deal thru the state. He could just graduate hs in '13.
A lot of coaches backed off Thomas a while ago for a reason, due to off the court issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by smileyy
Here is what I found in regards to GED and NCAA eligibility, seems like you still need all the requirements of a regular HS student. Considering the issues there have been with quite a few guys in our recent past that graduated high school it doesn't seem very promising to get Thomas eligible right away:
The NCAA criteria you are looking for can be found at: http://www.ncaa.org/library/membersh..._d2_manual.pdf. Go to page 110 for Freshman Academic Requirements.
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Basically, in order to be considered a "Qualifier" (i.e. eligible to practice, compete, and receive financial aid as a freshman) one must achieve a minimum 2.0 high school GPA in 14 "core courses". You must also achieve a minimum 820 SAT or 68 ACT.
There is some additional info regarding GED specifics on page 113. According to that section there is not a waiver of the core courses or SAT/ACT standards. There is a small waiver in that someone with a GED is eligible for financial aid and can practice with a college team if he/she has achieved a 45 (or 450 depending on the year taken) on the GED exam and satisfies either of the core course or SAT/ACT standards. It also appears that there is also a waiver of the need to sit out freshman year for someone with a GED who has earned at least 24 AP credits.
Is this why Myles was mad?
He was never mad. His teammates pranked him and people on here overreacted.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealDeal