'07 IN SG Eric Gordon (Indiana Verbal)

[SCBuck]

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(Indianapolis, IN)
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Real Deal: Initial Feel
By Jeff Goodman National Recruiting Analyst
Date: Apr 16, 2005

Take a look at some ramblings from the first day of the Real Deal on the Hill. Eric Gordon and Javaris Crittenton looked good while a few others didn't play quite as well.
Greg Oden may be the premiere name on the team, but it’s all about balance for the Spiece Indy Heat.

Oden scored 14 points and showed flashes of his dominance in a rout against the Mid-State Ballerz, but it was rising junior Eric Gordon who was arguably the best player on the floor on Friday night.

The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Gordon (No. 6, Scout.com) connected on a few trifectas, put down a monster dunk and also handled the ball more than we’ve seen him in the past.

Gordon told Scout.com after the game that his top five schools are Ohio State, Illinois, North Carolina, Duke and Arizona.

``Ohio State is probably my leader,” Gordon said. “I love the coaches.”

Daequan Cook, who has already committed to Thad Matta’s Buckeyes, was also able to show some of what makes him one of the elite players in the Class of 2006. He only finished with 12 points, but it was an impressive dozen – he knocked down a mid-range shot off the glass, sank a double-pump 12-footer from the baseline and proved he can score from just about anywhere.

Then it was Mike Conley Jr., who did what he always does – gets everyone involved and picks his spots. Conley spent the early part of his life in Fayetteville, so this was a homecoming of sorts for him.

[OHSportsFan9]

this kid is really good, I've seen him play. Great shot and form, can hit from way deep. And he is really strong, all muscle, helps on his drives to the hoop. Really good with the ball. Don't know what else to say about it, but him listing OSU as a favorite is huge. I love seeing Indiana kids go to OSU.

[jwinslow]

This kid sounds like a great prospect and yet another blue chipper considering OSU. Matta already has a real good shot at landing 7 blue chippers from the next three classes... imagine what happens after he starts winning games in the tourney.

Thank you Matta!!!

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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North Central High School (Indianapolis, IN)

Ht: 6-3
Wt: 185

Ranked by Rivals.com as the #10 prospect in the 2007 class. Has an excellent scoring touch and confidence on the perimeter. Mid-range game and athleticism to boot. Elite level player. Ranked as the #1 shooting guard in the 2007 class by Scout.com. SOPH Played on loaded AAU team that captured major titles in N.C. and Las Vegas. FR Put up good numbers as a freshman in Indy. Looks like a big time scorer.

Gordon's top five schools are Ohio State, Illinois, North Carolina, Duke and Arizona. OSU is his leader at this point.




RIVALS.COM UPDATE 4/17/05





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By Jeff Goodman National Recruiting Analyst
Date: Apr 16, 2005

Take a look at some ramblings from the first day of the Real Deal on the Hill. Eric Gordon and Javaris Crittenton looked good while a few others didn't play quite as well
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[wadc45]

Rivals

4/19/05

Eric Gordon- (2007, combo guard, Indy Spiece Heat) Listed Ohio State (offer), Illinois (offer), North Carolina, Duke and Arizona (offer).

Apparently we have offered? bn44820, have you heard anything?

we don't have a thread on this guy yet...

Luis Guzman- (2006, point guard, The Playaz) Listed Florida State (offer and a favorite), Ohio State (a favorite), South Florida, Depaul (offer), Kentucky, Pittsburgh and St. Joseph's (offer).

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Apparently we have offered? bn44820, have you heard anything?

nothing concrete yet, but my assumption is that they have offered him. Based on that, I will wait until we hear something official to make a change.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Apparently we have offered? bn44820, have you heard anything?

we don't have a thread on this guy yet...

Offer has been confirmed to Gordon.....

we don't have a thread on this guy yet...

Luis Guzman- (2006, point guard, The Playaz) Listed Florida State (offer and a favorite), Ohio State (a favorite), South Florida, Depaul (offer), Kentucky, Pittsburgh and St. Joseph's (offer).

wadc...beat me to it......I have added him to the forum

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Gordon will not be with Spiece Indy Heat in Columbus on May 7-9 for the AAU tournament being held at the Schott.

[hoopsfan]

Gordon had one of the most incredible individual plays I have seen this season -- went behind his back past a defender on the perimeter - split the defense down the middle of the lane - finished with a nasty dunk OVER Josh McRoberts (6'10" Duke signee).


The kid has unreal potential.

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by hoopsfan

Gordon had one of the most incredible individual plays I have seen this season -- went behind his back past a defender on the perimeter - split the defense down the middle of the lane - finished with a nasty dunk OVER Josh McRoberts (6'10" Duke signee).


The kid has unreal potential.

i take hes like gerald green in his playing style??

[MaxBuck]

Kid bears an astonishing physical resemblance to David Wesley, at least based on these photos.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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By Kyle Lamb
Date: Apr 26, 2005

Thad Matta isn't just making his presence felt for the recruiting class of 2006. The scout.com No. 1 shooting guard prospect in the class of 2007 -- Eric Gordon of Indianapolis North Central -- has also become very interested in Ohio State. Kyle Lamb caught up with Gordon to find out more about his interest in the Buckeyes.

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Once upon a time, worrying about scholarship offers, leaders, and favorite schools was about as pointless as trying to guess the test scores of LeBron James his senior year at St. Vincent/St. Mary’s. However, times have changed and so has the attention to Ohio State basketball.

In a sport that has become year-round, college basketball recruiting is a hot topic even as early as a player’s sophomore season. Even in Columbus these days.

For that matter, Ohio State and head coach Thad Matta already have a commitment from one of the nation’s top freshmen in the high school ranks, B.J. Mullens of Harvest Prep in the tiny Ohio town of Canal Winchester, southeast of Columbus.

At the pace things have been going, Ohio State could soon start to revel in verbal commitments from some of the top players in the nation in the class of 2007. One of those players is Eric Gordon, ScoutHoops.com’s top-ranked shooting guard in the country.

Gordon is a 6-3 guard from Indianapolis North Central who averaged 26 points a game this season as a sophomore. He was also among the area leaders in Indianapolis with nearly three steals a game.

Blessed with great quickness, a good handle, and an ability to get to the hoop, Gordon is a scoring guard that has attracted many top programs throughout the Midwest and also the nation.

Gordon, who plays AAU ball with Ohio State verbal commitment Daequan Cook and major recruiting targets Mike Conley and Greg Ode on the Spiece Indy Heat, recently named Ohio State as his leader in the recruiting process.

Monday evening, Bucknuts spoke with Gordon to get the scoop on his recruitment and find out the early returns on what teams he likes and what he knows about Ohio State.

Here is the interview:

Bucknuts: Talk about how the AAU ball is going for you, and kind of compare the differences between AAU and high school ball.

Eric Gordon: “Well, AAU is a lot different because it’s the best competition every day and every game you play, and in high school it’s more one-on-one and it becomes a little more about yourself when people are watching. I think I like AAU a little more.”

BN: How much of a difference is it for you since on your high school team, you are the leading scorer and your team kind of expects and needs you to carry them on your back as far as scoring goes, but with Spiece, you’ve got Mike (Conley), Greg (Oden), Daequan (Cook), and all of these other talented players on your team, and you kind of just blend in…is that easier or harder for you?

EG: “I would say it’s more easy because we’ve been playing together since last year, or at least I’ve been playing with them since last year and had always played against them, so I think I made a big change. We just know how to win together and play together and we just have fun with each other.”

BN: Describe your game and how you would describe yourself as a player.

EG: “I would say I’m a good natural scorer. I have good scoring ability and that’s honestly what I like to do. I’m also a good defensive player too.”

BN: As far as your recruitment, what schools are you hearing a lot from and actively recruiting you?

EG: “Ohio State, Illinois, Kansas, Arizona, Missouri, and IU (Indiana).”

BN: And what are your favorites right now?

EG: “Ohio State, Illinois, and IU.”

BN: Is there much pressure on you to stay in Indiana? I know a lot of kids lately seem to be leaving the state, and it has caused more pressure to retain kids within the state. Do you feel that same sort of pressure?

EG: “Well, I’ve always wanted to go to a school that’s somewhere close to my home, but staying in Indiana doesn’t really matter. I just want to stay close.”

BN: I’ve heard that you’ve had a lot of interest in Ohio State lately. Does the fact that Daequan is going there and Mike and Greg might be going there really help a lot with the comfort level with them (Ohio State). And is it safe to assume that has helped put Ohio State high on your list?

EG: “Yeah most definitely. It’s not just that either, I like the coaching staff and everything else that’s going on down there. I’m just liking it a lot.”

BN: Have you been to Ohio State yet, or gotten a chance to visit?

EG: “Yes I have. I got to visit last year (last fall). I made an unofficial visit last year.”

BN: Tell me what you think of Coach Matta and the job you think he’s done at Ohio State so far in his first year, and heading into the second.

EG: “Well, I think he did a good job this year in his first year there being at a big school and I think he did a great job and made a good run for a team that he hasn’t coached with. I think he did a real good job with them and he shows that he really wants to win.”

BN: It seems to me like you’re going to go somewhere that likes to get up and down and push the ball a little bit?

EG: “Yes, that’s true.”

BN: Talk about another school on your list, Illinois, and the job they did this year. They are a school that plays the up-tempo style. Are they another school that fits the criteria for you?

EG: “I’ve always liked pushing it up and down because I think it helps getting you ready for things maybe you haven’t been used to. I think those are the types of schools that fit me well, but my main focus is actually on the coach and how comfortable I feel with him.”

BN: That leads me to my next question, what are the most important things for your decision?

EG: “Probably the coaching, the program, and the school and how comfortable I am with them.”



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</CENTER>Gordon is a major prospect in the 2007 class for OSU, I think we have a good shot to land him.

[BuckTwenty]

Originally Posted by bucknuts44820

Gordon is a major prospect in the 2006 class for OSU, I think we have a good shot to land him.

BN44820- Hate to correct ya, but he's a prospect for the 2007 class

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

BN44820- Hate to correct ya, but he's a prospect for the 2007 class

oops...have some green

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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By Evan Daniels Basketball Recruiting Editor
Date: Apr 28, 2005

Wake Forest recruits Greg Oden and Mike Conley are sure to be in attendance this weekend in Fort Wayne, as well as a lot of young talent. DeaconSports.com will have full extensive coverage.
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The Spiece Run N Slam in Fort Wayne is one of many stops on the AAU circuit that will be filled with all kinds of talent. While Boo Williams and Kingwood were loaded from top to bottom with talent, the Spiece Run N Slam isn’t going to be any different.

Among the top AAU teams in the country in attendance this weekend will be 64 senior division teams including the host team Spiece Indy Heat, The Family, Michigan Hurricanes, Illinois Wolves, Illinois Fire, D-I Greyhounds, Blessed IJN and many, many more.

The tournament will feature many of the top players in the class of 2006, but features a strong contingent of players from the class of 2007, including 8 of Scout.com’s top 20. There are also several top 2007 stars in attendance including:
O.J. Mayo- D-I Greyhounds
Billy Walker- D-I Greyhounds
Keenan Ellis- D-I Greyhounds
Derrick Rose- Meanstreets Express
Eric Gordon- Spiece Indy Heat
Cole Aldrich- Minnesota Magic
Darquavis Tucker- Michigan Hurricanes
Alex Legion- Michigan Hurricanes
For more on the tournament and the participants stay tuned or check out their Official Site


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Looks like a talented group of players will be on display.