Yeah, I think I remember Malik being from the Detroit area, so it's definitely a different hometown. But, that doesn't really rule it out.
On a bit of a side note, I remember keeping an eye on Malik's recruiting about 5 years ago, and the entire Bucknuts forum (I think this was before BP started... or at least before I knew about it) was banking on Jim O getting this stud recruit. Well, as we know, O'Brien couldn't close the deal and everyone on Bucknuts imploded.
"Buckeyes will never get top B-Ball recruits!"
"We can't compete in recruiting with the traditional basketball schools!"
Looking back on those posts, all I have to say is:
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Thad Matta is THE MAN!!!