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The first highlight video showed him making a free throw. I'm not so sure I've ever seen that in a guards mix tape before.Quote:
Originally Posted by X-ceptional
But I'm very, very excited. People dog on him as not being very coachable, but I just don't see Mack as someone who would accept a commitment from someone who he doesn't think he can coach. The kid is a stud and has all the physical tools. He just needs to keep his temper under control and listen to his coaches.
Wow. Great pick up- really looking forward to having two five stars run the back court with Dez at the wing.
Has he even shown temper or attitude problems? As of now, all I've read or seen is that he's had academic issues. I know sometimes these can go hand-in-hand, but I've seen no mention of it. I defer to those who have been following his recruitment more closely.Quote:
Originally Posted by nkymuskie
Wow. Ridiculous talent. Can't wait.
Links?Quote:
Originally Posted by doug204
SLAM Online has this about him:Quote:
Originally Posted by XULucho27
Although most of the article is rather positive about him.Quote:
Thomas may have led last summer’s circuit in technical fouls and verbal outbursts during games, if such statistics were ever kept.
I don't have any links other than to password-protected sites, but from what I understand there have been maturity issues that have since seemed to have gotten better. Xavier recruited him the whole time and never backed off which went a long way obviously. Of course there are causes for concern but I'm more excited than concerned. We could be a ridiculously talented team in two years if everything goes according to plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by ammtd34
HUGE! So let's get our 2013 class started out with a 5 star prospect? This is amazing news, he has some downside, but the guy can attack and get to the rim, good way to start building the class.
Good stuff. Seems to be a bit of a maturity issue but I'm not seeing lots of red flags like actual off-court trouble, fights, confrontations with coaches, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by XUXC2009
Thanks for the link.
Son of Cheekz.Quote:
Originally Posted by nkymuskie
Good lord! What does his vertical leap measure!?
Excited at the possibilities but very reluctant to get over excited due to so many possible pitfalls between now and the time he actually steps on campus and suits up for X. A lot of what I see with Thomas reminds me of our Nate Miles recruitment.
Rivals 150 list for 2013
Currently, XAVIER is the highest school on the list... yes, four more will eventually slide in front (or more, with rankings likely to change), but DAMN! It's nice to see it, and it's nice to see this program keep on climbing to the mountaintop...
Interesting that he was at Montbello High School for a time out here in CO. That's one of the rougher high schools in town. To be an admin, you essentially had to be an MMA fighter (One of their asst. principals actually was for a time). Can't blame him for wanting to move out.
We just keep reloading.
I'm only mildly excited.
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Did someone say "academic issues"?Quote:
Originally Posted by smileyy
Problem solved.
Change it to Commited <3
Sr Rose will need to get on steroids.
Cue the Dayton righteousness in losing in 5.. 4.. 3.. 2..
Let's hope his upside is worth the potential risk.
Dayton is still miffed that he chose not to play JUCO ball there.Quote:
Originally Posted by An X Fan
UC fans are already calling him a "Thug" and Xavier "Thug U"...
Because Yancy and MBoji were angels...And Lance Stephenson accidentally threw his pregnant girlfriend down the steps and slammed her head on a step 3 times
Post of the year.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCXU
This makes me so happy.Quote:
Originally Posted by XULucho27
I keep hearing high risk, high reward. Serious question... what exactly are we risking with him? That he causes problems among the team or that things fall through and he never actually plays a minute for Xavier?
Is anyone else following X sources on Twitter? Very cryptic sweets about something else in the works...
I HATE dayton.
Can you post any? or paraphrase?Quote:
Originally Posted by PM Thor
Wow, that highlight video was insane. With Semaj at the 1, Chris at the 2, and Dez at the 3, that will be a SCARY backcourt.
Willie Warren was pretty decent in college. He plays more like Jordan Crawford(but with more of a neck).Quote:
Originally Posted by Juice
WAIT....WAIT...
Does this kid shake hands? I swear to God he'd better shake hands.
Deal breaker.Quote:
Originally Posted by DC Muskie
But seriously, welcome to the family Chris.
Ski mask on?Quote:
Originally Posted by PM Thor
Nothing from Rick or Shannon that is different or cryptic.Quote:
Originally Posted by PM Thor
Very interesting. I'm in the camp that will be very excited when (if) he qualifies and is eligible. Definitely a crazy talent, but hopefully not another Michael Chandler situation.
What are these tweets about? It's blocked at work.
From UD Pride:
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unreal, X continues to find ways to fill spots. ridiculous
Upset by a team with no D1 prospects? You mean like how Northland lost to Reynoldsburg? They're also suggesting a lack of institutional control. I'm not sure how they arrived at that one.Quote:
Sounds like he'll fit right in at x - this from last summer after being upset by a team with no D1 prospects:
It was another unexpected turn for Hawk star Chris Thomas, a 6-foot-5 rising junior combo guard with superstar talent and a growing reputation for volatility.
"This is bad, man," said Thomas, who was slapped with a pair of technical fouls at the Super 64 and ejected from a game in Indianapolis earlier this month. "Especially to a team that we are better than."
All I can say is, if Thomas helps lead us to the promised land, I just hope all of the Xavier fans who hate the one-and-done idea remember where they stood. Not saying I'm a fan of it necessarily, but all those who are hating the player and not the game may want to think about it if the shoe is ever on the other foot.
Per a highly regarded source. Thomas would be the most talented player to ever put on a Xavier uniform. One year is fine with me.
The statement wasn't based on talent, because Willie had it. It was based on attitude, ability to be coached, etc. Willie was a huge problem at Oklahoma.Quote:
Originally Posted by More Cowbell
Chad Ford said this about Warren:
I think and am hoping that Thomas will be different.Quote:
Oklahoma's Willie Warren continues to free-fall down the Big Board. He's currently struggling with a case of mono, though that's not why he continues to slide. As more details emerge about Warren and how difficult he's been this year, the more NBA teams are running away. It's one thing to have a bad season. But Warren's season has been catastrophic.
Still, given his poor relationship with coach Jeff Capel, NBA scouts expect him to declare for this year's draft. When he does, teams are likely to warm up to him a bit. In a draft that's very weak on talent at the 1, Warren is one of the few players capable of playing that position in the pros.