Basketball Recruiting Projections/General Discussions

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by BearBuck27

Isn't Hunter a Junior? If he is, then next year ('07) will be his last year and won't actually play with Babbit (his fr. year is '08).

My bad, you are correct...

[crazybuckfan40]

Guys we could be on our way to about 5 or more straight Mens and Womens Big Ten championships with the guys/gals we are bringing in...


Is Matta getting outrecruited by Foster...Foster has 2 McDonalds AA and Matta only has 1...

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[ScriptOhio]

I think Matta may be slipping in his recruiting. He doesn't have any commitments for 2009 class yet.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by ScriptOhio

I think Matta may be slipping in his recruiting. He doesn't have any commitments for 2009 class yet.

As far as you know...

[LitlBuck]

This is from the Babbitt thread.

As for Babbitt, if he joins this class, we can get rid of the all the naysayers that say Matta can't recruit the 4 position...

40, I certainly hope that you are not referring to me. I guess when Babbitt was first mentioned as a possible recruit I did not think that he would come all the way from Nevada. Also, I think by Matta bringing in Madsen for next year proved that he could get a 4 along with KK.

Are we sure that Babbitt is a done deal or are we being too optimistic? I know that all indications are pointing our way but has the efficiency said that he will be a Buckeye?

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

Are we sure that Babbitt is a done deal or are we being too optimistic? I know that all indications are pointing our way but has the efficiency said that he will be a Buckeye?

Is there ever such a thing as a done deal in recruiting?

Game notes: Babbitt, a junior, said he already knows who he's going to give a non-binding verbal commitment to, but is keeping the decision secret. "I haven't spilled the beans, yet," he said.

Babbitt said he hopes to make the announcement next week. Babbitt has narrowed his final five choices to Nevada, Ohio State, UCLA, Gonzaga and Arizona.

Tough not to like our chances, considering he was just at OSU recently and has really seemed to be enamored with OSU since we entered the picture.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

This is from the Babbitt thread.



40, I certainly hope that you are not referring to me. I guess when Babbitt was first mentioned as a possible recruit I did not think that he would come all the way from Nevada. Also, I think by Matta bringing in Madsen for next year proved that he could get a 4 along with KK.

Are we sure that Babbitt is a done deal or are we being too optimistic? I know that all indications are pointing our way but has the efficiency said that he will be a Buckeye?

No, that was a joke, b/c that is the only position where Matta has struggled a little to recruit, as he swung and missed last year on guys like Thaddeus Young, Lance Thomas, but we got Hunter and then in the 08 class it is his last position to nail down...Much like one of those Tressel can't close jokes, tounge in cheek...

As for Babbitt there is reason to be optimisitic and most like our chances...

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by ScriptOhio

I think Matta may be slipping in his recruiting. He doesn't have any commitments for 2009 class yet.

I was thinking about this some more (and I know you were only kidding, ScrpitOhio) but when you think about it, we won't have a single senior leaving after the '08-'09 season to open a schollie for someone in the '09 class. That is probably why you haven't seen any commitments yet. Now, we are all presuming that guys like Oden, Cook and (the more I think about it ) Conley won't be more than two years, so when any/all of them leave early, that will open up a schollie or two for the '09 class.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

I was thinking about this some more (and I know you were only kidding, ScrpitOhio) but when you think about it, we won't have a single senior leaving after the '08-'09 season to open a schollie for someone in the '09 class. That is probably why you haven't seen any commitments yet. Now, we are all presuming that guys like Oden, Cook and (the more I think about it ) Conley won't be more than two years, so when any/all of them leave early, that will open up a schollie or two for the '09 class.

Exactally for the 09 class we are looking at 0 ships even if Cook and Oden leave...

It will depend on guys like Conley, KK or anyone else that could possibly leave early...

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

Exactally for the 09 class we are looking at 0 ships even if Cook and Oden leave...

It will depend on guys like Conley, KK or anyone else that could possibly leave early...

I really can't see Conley going to the NBA in two years unless he dramatically improves his outside shooting threat. I am not knocking the kid I just think he would be so much better if he had a better 3-point shot. I know that Junkie has sent earlier when I brought up the fact that we might not have any ships for 09 he thought that KK might be a one and done.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

I really can't see Conley going to the NBA in two years unless he dramatically improves his outside shooting threat. I am not knocking the kid I just think he would be so much better if he had a better 3-point shot. I know that Junkie has sent earlier when I brought up the fact that we might not have any ships for 09 he thought that KK might be a one and done.

Yep exactally, Honestly I wouldnt mind if we werent able to bring anyone in in 09' b/c that means that guys are staying and not bolting early...

But I am not very optimistic about Conley staying more than 2 years, he is just too good, even without a great jumper.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I will take no recruits in 09 if it means Kosta and Conley are stilll here.....

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by OSUBasketballJunkie

I will take no recruits in 09 if it means Kosta and Conley are stilll here.....

Couldnt agree more...

[Golferdow01]

Originally Posted by OSUBasketballJunkie

I will take no recruits in 09 if it means Kosta and Conley are stilll here.....

They probably won't be because by the time they realize the problem with student seating, they will pack their bags

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by Golferdow01

They probably won't be because by the time they realize the problem with student seating, they will pack their bags