[OSUBasketballJunkie]

With the recent addition of Madsen that closes the books on 2006 class.

The 2007 class is getting interesting with Diebler, Koufos and Lauderdale already in the fold. It seems that the top 2 remaining targets are Evan Turner and Alex Tyus. Its possible that this last spot in this class could be taken in the next month. My money is on Tyus if he does indeed revisit tOSU with his family. Adding either one of these two prospects would assure Ohio State of a second consecutive top 5 class in my opinion.

My personal opinion on the following targets for the 2007 class:

Joshua Southern (with Lauderdale in the fold, highly unlikely at this point)
Demetri McCamey (have offered but our chances are slim)
Solomon Alibi (see Southern)
Aaron Pogue (academics are a concern and doesn't fit Matta's system)
Chris Wright (longshot at best)
Dante Jackson (Still hoping for an offer, but not likely. Maybe FB?)
O.J. Mayo (rumors = speculation = Mayo goes elswhere in the end)
JuJuan Johnson (see Southern)
J.J. Hickson (verbal by Koufos means he is not a priority)
Julian Vaughn (always been a longshot, will land in the ACC most likely)

So, with that in my opinion we are looking at either Tyus or Turner to finish the 2007 class. Possible sleeper could be Dante Jackson.


The 2008 class is shaping up quite nicely with Mullens and Offutt in the fold, 2 top 25 players nationally and this is where it gets interesting...

Delvon Roe seems like the top target on the board for the staff, we recently offered. Florida may be a player here. I like our chances with Roe. Roe is shooting up the rankings and is assured of being at least a top 50 player nationally at this point, but possibly could be a top 25 player.

Yancey Gates in another target at the PF spot, but is reportedly concerned with the depth at tOSU. Gates has the physical tools to be a great player, but seems to take breaks during games in my opinion.

If I had to pick just one for the PF spot, give me Roe anyday of the week, he has unlimited potential.

Adding Roe to Mullens and Offutt would be a great class and a 1/2 guard would help round out the class.

Remaining thoughts on targets for the 2008 class:

Emmanuel Negedu (physically gifted, great offers, its early)
Anthony Crater (tOSU has offered, rising star, would be a good fit)
Kenny Frease (I simply love this kid, could be a sleeper, keep an eye on)
William Buford (underrated, could be a potential star nationally)
Devon Moore (needs to develop his game at this stage)
Rayshaun Goins (Another prospect to keep an eye on)
Damian Eargle (a top player in Ohio for the 2008 class)
Anthony McBride (a top player in Ohio for the 2008 class, I believe he is Gates brother)