Chris Thomas (Commit Other)

[Smails]

Am I the only one not hugely impressed by the videos posted?

I would say yes. What I saw looked like Jordan Crawford's skills with Dez's frame. I don't drool over recruiting tapes, but that kid looks like a program changer.

[Strange Brew]

I don't know, every time I watch a mix tape video, it reminds me of when Dave Chappell did a spoof of mix tape videos.

http://www.comedycentral.com/video-c...-and-1-mixtape

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Game....blouses. Would you like to come to my house for some pancakes?

Edit......Sorry, I thought you were referencing the Chappell show when Charlie Murphy and co played Prince w/entourage in hoops. THAT is what his mix tape looks like to me.

[PMI]

Am I the only one not hugely impressed by the videos posted?

I'm curious as to what you find unimpressive. He looks pretty nasty to me.

[xsteve1]

Am I the only one not hugely impressed by the videos posted?

I would hope. Are you drunk?

[Cincypunk.org]

Am I the only one not hugely impressed by the videos posted?

I wasn't that impressed either. I'm sure he is amazing. I'm just skeptical about recruits these days.

[X Factor]

We're you impressed with Dez's highlight tapes? John Wall? Austin Rivers?

[GoMuskies]

I couldn't get much out of the videos, either. Looked like he was playing in a league with very bad competition and no size. Maybe it's just that he's so good he made everyone else look bad. Or maybe everyone else was just bad.

[X-ceptional]

I couldn't get much out of the videos, either. Looked like he was playing in a league with very bad competition and no size. Maybe it's just that he's so good he made everyone else look bad. Or maybe everyone else was just bad.

yeah, there is a bit of a question on the level of competition, but of the two videos i posted earlier, the one was his AAU team the Colorado Hawks... hard to tell the quality of play you're getting when it comes to AAU

But, the second video is from is time at South Kent. While it doesn't seem to be a GREAT team, they play in the same prep league (or at least a lot of the same teams) as Brewster (losing to them once this season). You can see a few plays from their 10-pt win against Tilton School, featuring Nerlens Noel. From what I've seen several places, the New England Prep leagues are loaded with talent, and are a pretty decent place to hone your skills, as far as what is available before college...

[X-ceptional]

I'm trying to temper my excitement, but... DAMN, it's the first week of the 2012 off season--no college bball for half a year! If he doesn't ever play for X, oh well... for now, I'm going to enjoy the commitment

[PMI]

I couldn't get much out of the videos, either. Looked like he was playing in a league with very bad competition and no size. Maybe it's just that he's so good he made everyone else look bad. Or maybe everyone else was just bad.

Which videos are you guys watching? The last one I watched showed him cross up Nerlins Noel, the number one center in the country. It was sick. I'm astonished that people are not impressed by his talent. Competition aside, just look at his raw abilities. His shot, his handle, his leaping, his finishing on the fast break. I'm no scout, but this one is a no-brainer to me.