Chris Thomas (Commit Other)

[nkymuskie]

Umm... yeah...

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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.

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.

[Xavier]

Wow. Great pick up- really looking forward to having two five stars run the back court with Dez at the wing.

[XULucho27]

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.

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.

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.

[PMI]

Wow. Ridiculous talent. Can't wait.

[ammtd34]

A lot of coaches backed off Thomas a while ago for a reason, due to off the court issues.

Links?

[XUXC2009]

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.

SLAM Online has this about him:

Thomas may have led last summer’s circuit in technical fouls and verbal outbursts during games, if such statistics were ever kept.

Although most of the article is rather positive about him.

[PMI]

Links?

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.

[bobbiemcgee]

http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/04/05/c...mas-to-xavier/

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspor...-chris-thomas/

[GIMMFD]

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.

[XULucho27]

SLAM Online has this about him:

Although most of the article is rather positive about him.

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.

Thanks for the link.