Basketball Recruiting Projections/General Discussions

[Golferdow01]

Originally Posted by HotMic

Just got home from work, couldn't respond.....I assume you directed your comments at me?

Rivals has been known to have a bias when it comes to Southern schools and California. I never said Rivals had a bone to pick with OSU, I said they have a bias problem....AKA....they have been known to look past or discredit northern schools in the past. Not just OSU, it's more about this region. On the other hand, Scout seems to evaluate talent much more evenly throughout the country and take into account the whole body of work.

I wasn't directing my comments at anyone in particular.

[OSU_Buckguy]

Scout 2008 Top 100 (5/10)

9. mullens *****
11. buford *****
38. babbitt ****
44. crater ****


Scout.com 2008 Top 100 (Spring Edition)

With increased visibility on the circuit No. 9 Mullens could be a riser. At adidas Nation workouts he was the toast of the event.

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[mooktarr]

I am surprised, and very much so that Mullens is ranked higher than Buford.
Especially after the latest tourneys.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I am surprised, and very much so that Mullens is ranked higher than Buford.
Especially after the latest tourneys.

Mullens has not played on the AAU circuit the past three weeks.......

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by mooktarr

I am surprised, and very much so that Mullens is ranked higher than Buford.
Especially after the latest tourneys.

Don't be suprised Mullens is that good...

As for scout's list I believe that it is much better...I would have Mullens in the top 5, I like where they have Buford, Crater, and think Babbitt is a little under ranked, but scouts seem to think that he is a step on the slow side and that he is just a shooter...I will beg to differ, but that is the knock and the reason he is not in the top 30...

Also of note they have 24 SG's in the top 100 and Offut is ranked the number 28 sg so that would probably put him around 120 in the rankings...

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by mooktarr

I am surprised, and very much so that Mullens is ranked higher than Buford.
Especially after the latest tourneys.

Originally Posted by OSUBasketballJunkie

Mullens has not played on the AAU circuit the past three weeks.......

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

Don't be suprised Mullens is that good...

As for scout's list I believe that it is much better...I would have Mullens in the top 5, I like where they have Buford, Crater, and think Babbitt is a little under ranked, but scouts seem to think that he is a step on the slow side and that he is just a shooter...I will beg to differ, but that is the knock and the reason he is not in the top 30...

Also of note they have 24 SG's in the top 100 and Offut is ranked the number 28 sg so that would probably put him around 120 in the rankings...

at this point. bj mullens is the best player in the state. no questions asked.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by jimotis4heisman

at this point. bj mullens is the best player in the state. no questions asked.

Couldnt agree more...

Then I have Roe and Buford fighting for that next spot...Kinda like a 2A and 2B type thing...

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Then I have Roe and Buford fighting for that next spot...Kinda like a 2A and 2B type thing...

Agreed.

at this point. bj mullens is the best player in the state. no questions asked.

You mean regardless of class.....correct?

[Ttown]

I agree also , very good points all of you. The thought of all these great players going to be Buckeyes makes me happy inside.
Well all except Deibler who I would have to say is the best since he comes from my part of Ohio.

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by OSUBasketballJunkie

Agreed.



You mean regardless of class.....correct?

no.
but of high school kids yes.

on my board ive got lucas and lebron james well ahead of him with a few others...

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by Golferdow01

I wasn't directing my comments at anyone in particular.

I want to say one more thing about basketball rankings then I will let it go. I have been following basketball recruiting, especially Ohio State's, since probably the mid-70s. During that time I subscribed to Van Coleman, Future Stars, Clark Francis, Hoop Scoop, and Bob Gibbons's. Every one of these guys had their biases when they talked about recruits. VC love the states that surround the cornfields of the Midwest especially Iowa and Kansas. Francis was so biased towards Kentucky and Louisville it was almost sickening. Gibbons loved NC but gave a few props to some other schools.

I guess what I'm trying to say when it comes to recruiting rankings that all services have their biases and you really have to take them with a grain of salt. They're both school biased and regional biased. You have to remember that they also have to make a living.


Golfer, why do you have to work?

[Golferdow01]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

Golfer, why do you have to work?

Because corporate America needs me...has nothing to do with making a living

[HotMic]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

I want to say one more thing about basketball rankings then I will let it go. I have been following basketball recruiting, especially Ohio State's, since probably the mid-70s. During that time I subscribed to Van Coleman, Future Stars, Clark Francis, Hoop Scoop, and Bob Gibbons's. Every one of these guys had their biases when they talked about recruits. VC love the states that surround the cornfields of the Midwest especially Iowa and Kansas. Francis was so biased towards Kentucky and Louisville it was almost sickening. Gibbons loved NC but gave a few props to some other schools.

I guess what I'm trying to say when it comes to recruiting rankings that all services have their biases and you really have to take them with a grain of salt. They're both school biased and regional biased. You have to remember that they also have to make a living.


Golfer, why do you have to work?

Can't say I agree. I just don't see the bias at scout that I see on other recruiting sites....then again, maybe I am biased.

[MARVYMARV14]

Looking at Craters strengths and weakness, his strengths are all things that can not be taught, but all of his weak points can be worked on and fixed, he has holes in his game that can be corrected easily.

[Tez]

Originally Posted by jimotis4heisman

at this point. bj mullens is the best player in the state. no questions asked.

Delvon Roe notwithstanding?