Chris Thomas (Commit Other)

[xudash]

It's a landmark event for Xavier.

It's not the kind of news with which most people are going to go looking for negative implications upon learning about it.

Concerns, skepticism, whatever. People are free to go down those roads if they like, but what does it accomplish at this point?

IT IS FACT that the news alone elevates Xavier's status in the world of college hoops. That alone is worth celebrating. Among other things, the coaching staff has proven they can execute at this level and they've proven the program is far enough along where the 5-Star recruit finds the program as attractive as the idea of playing for the coaches.

Otherwise, questioning his ability seems odd at this point. He's rated what he's rated. He's received the press he's received for good reasons.

Enjoy this news.

Then we'll come to see if he continues to mature as a young man, setting himself up better for handling life and the academic rigors that come with being a student-athlete.

We'll eventually see whether he makes it to campus or not and, if he does, whether he continues a tradition carried forward by elite players like David West, Jordan Crawford and a few others - a tradition of committing to excellence while at Xavier; a commitment to pleasing both Sister Rose's empire and Chris Mack's empire.

[Charlesbt4]

The Wall mixtape was a good contrast. I mean, the two aren't directly comparable -- Wall is a PG, Thomas is a SG, and they have different skillsets.

What I'm not seeing out of Thomas that I do see in good NBA players (and Wall, in his video) is explosiveness to the rim, and length/reach. That's mostly what I was looking for when I said that I wasn't all that impressed _by his videos_. I am impressed by Thomas's shooting, though. Of course, we only see makes, and nothing else with respect to his shot selection.

I'm not doubting that Rivals has him rated #5 for a reason. On the other hand, if you saw those videos, and didn't already know he was #5 in the country, would everyone still be popping boners? What if he were ranked #75 instead? Would you know that he was massively underrated by the videos?

I'll leave it at this - I'm happy you don't evaluate talent for Chris Mack.

[XUFan09]

Your calling me an "#$%^&*" in the first sentence certainly calls into question the validity of your claim in the second sentence

Not really. If you're being an #$%^&*, you exclude yourself from respectful treatment, since you've already opting out in your own posts.

[KabeX]

It's a landmark event for Xavier.

It's not the kind of news with which most people are going to go looking for negative implications upon learning about it.

Concerns, skepticism, whatever. People are free to go down those roads if they like, but what does it accomplish at this point?

IT IS FACT that the news alone elevates Xavier's status in the world of college hoops. That alone is worth celebrating. Among other things, the coaching staff has proven they can execute at this level and they've proven the program is far enough along where the 5-Star recruit finds the program as attractive as the idea of playing for the coaches.

Otherwise, questioning his ability seems odd at this point. He's rated what he's rated. He's received the press he's received for good reasons.


Enjoy this news.

Then we'll come to see if he continues to mature as a young man, setting himself up better for handling life and the academic rigors that come with being a student-athlete.

We'll eventually see whether he makes it to campus or not and, if he does, whether he continues a tradition carried forward by elite players like David West, Jordan Crawford and a few others - a tradition of committing to excellence while at Xavier; a commitment to pleasing both Sister Rose's empire and Chris Mack's empire.

+1

Guys this is pretty much it. If CT never steps foot in the 'Tas we're still elevated. Why? Because kids and their "mentors" are smart. They know that X + sustained success + high level talent usually = NBA. Now Thomas appears to be far above what we're used to getting but ... maybe not. There is a reason .. sorry REASONS we're getting looks from these kids. You could argue the family atmosphere, the academics (and Sr. Rose of course) but lets face it - these kids have an avenue to the show. It's been established over the course of 20 - 25 years, maybe more. Our recent success feeds the fire. If CT is a 1 and done then so be it and hot damn. How many "non BCS" players not named Crawford or Rose over the last ten years that's done that. Enjoy this. We have MORE THAN ARRIVED. NOW KICK DOWN THE F***IN FINAL 4 DOOR.

[TUclutch]

Not really. If you're being an #$%^&*, you exclude yourself from respectful treatment, since you've already opting out in your own posts.

I have to agree. If you're an #$%^&*, you're an #$%^&*. Doesnt matter what you say next

[Titanxman04]

I have to agree. If you're an asshole, you're an #$%^&*. Doesnt matter what you say next

I'm on your side. Sorry bro, but smiley has more than backed up his claim and explained himself without really attacking you. Then you continue to call him an idiot? People disagree with me all the time on here, and just because they're wrong, doesnt mean they're idiots. Perhaps less educated. Maybe even just unwise to the ways the world works. Bt with the exception of one poster, I still respect and listen to what they say. That's how good discussion happens.

Chris Thomas = nasty good

You = #$%^&*.

Beards = awesome.

[Cincypunk.org]

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...

The second video does seem a lot more impressive than the first.

[bleedXblue]

Remember when the Redford videos first came out and he was shooting 3's from practically half court ? He was making everything and looked unstoppable.

This board was giddy I tell you.....giddy.

Lets just keep this kids verbal in perspective. Lets not put him in the NBA after 1 year. A little premature to say the least.

It's ok to get excited and I'm right there with everyone else. He looks damn good.

[Cincypunk.org]

Remember when the Redford videos first came out and he was shooting 3's from practically half court ? He was making everything and looked unstoppable.

This board was giddy I tell you.....giddy.

Lets just keep this kids verbal in perspective. Lets not put him in the NBA after 1 year. A little premature to say the least.

It's ok to get excited and I'm right there with everyone else. He looks damn good.

Haha, I watched that YouTube video almost daily dreaming of 10-12 3 pointers a game @X.

[West is Best]

Remember when the Redford videos first came out and he was shooting 3's from practically half court ? He was making everything and looked unstoppable.

This board was giddy I tell you.....giddy.

Lets just keep this kids verbal in perspective. Lets not put him in the NBA after 1 year. A little premature to say the least.

It's ok to get excited and I'm right there with everyone else. He looks damn good.

A Redford comparison??? Did not expect to see that on this thread.

When a 5'11" player looks unstoppable, its completely different than when 6'5" a guard is unstoppable. Height translates well for players moving on the next level... much more so than a quick release. Thomas's is a complete package on offense, and it will translate to college hoops, end of story. If he becomes a better defender, there's no reason why an NBA team won't draft him. Fans should be giddy.