Sylvester Mayes (official thread) - Page 3

HabaneroBuck · #31 (**permalink**) 05-02-2005, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bucknuts44820

Per Lamb on BN....expect Mayes to play in the Columbus summer league.

I think it will be nice for some folks around Columbus to get a preview of what Mayes can do, but Worthington is just a terrible gauge for what is going to happen the next winter. I've seen it time and time again where someone explodes in the Summer only to be a dud for the hoops season. Ricardo Billings is only the latest example.

That being said, I think Mayes is the real deal, and regardless of what he shows in Worthington (I am expecting to hear raves), he should be able to step right in next year and be a leader on the team along with Terrence Dials. The recruiting haul of 2006 is understandably getting us hyped about the program, but Mayes, Dials, and Lewis coupled with the nice assortment of role players we have should legitimately compete for honors in the Big Ten this coming season.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #32 (**permalink**) 05-02-2005, 08:28 AM

A lot of top programs were recruiting Mayes, he was a steal for Matta. Do not be suprised if he is our best shooting guard next year.

MARVYMARV14 · #33 (**permalink**) 06-23-2005, 04:01 PM

I saw this kid play on tuesday
He was amazing I left a more detailed description of him over on the buckeye basket ball board in the worthington league thread.
I could re post it in this thread if anyone is interested.

dozerbuck · #34 (**permalink**) 06-23-2005, 04:09 PM

I would love to read it here....Do it up baby!!

OSUBasketballJunkie · #35 (**permalink**) 06-23-2005, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by MARVYMARV14.......

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I was there also and the Mayes kid was every bit as good as advertised and probably a little more if you ask me he is very athletic and has a nice shot from the three If I recall he was something like 4-6 and JeKel was like 6-9 as they were on fire. Mayes is also very fast and if the defender took a peek away from him he was gone for the back door ally oop, as I recall he caught 2 alley-oops and then he missed one where his head damn near touched the rim.
I can tell you that he had his defenders scared to death to guard him and that they were basically giving him the jumper and he was hitting them, I wouldn't be surprised if He scored somewhere in the 20-25 rand that night if he translated this to the Big Ten game Buckeye fans and the rest of the Big Ten will be in for a treat.
One thing I didn't see him do enough of to get a good guage on is penetrate, but a reason for that could be that no one would guard anyone on the USB squad up close thus cluttering the lane, I do remember him driving once though and from what I can tell he has a cat quick first step as he blew right by the person who was initially guarding him but then ran into a buch of defenders after that.
As far as height goes I think he is in between 6'0-6'1 1/2 and has some out of the gym ups.
physique wise I would say he is built more like and Allen Iverson, but others are saying that they are reminded of Dee Brown.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #36 (**permalink**) 07-06-2005, 06:35 AM

scout.com$

7/6/05

Scout.com has posted video of Mayes in action.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #37 (**permalink**) 07-28-2005, 01:59 PM

A few pics of Mayes in action from the Worthington Summer League, pictures by the O-Zone...

OSUBasketballJunkie · #38 (**permalink**) 11-05-2005, 11:29 AM

bn$

11/5/05

Great article about Ronald Lewis and Sylvester Mayes getting "second chances" at OSU.

jimotis4heisman · #39 (**permalink**) 02-18-2006, 05:00 PM

interesting that mayes hasnt played in the last 3 games, and has only played 6 minutes in feb

goodguy · #40 (**permalink**) 02-18-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jimotis4heisman

interesting that mayes hasnt played in the last 3 games, and has only played 6 minutes in feb

I noticed the same thing. To me, Mayes has looked a little lost out on the court when he's played.

smitty03 · #41 (**permalink**) 02-18-2006, 08:36 PM

Mayes missed 2 out of the 3 with an injury. He could have played today, but didnt. I was suprised, especially with them being short handed without Sylvester.

BTW, did anyone else notice Matta didnt make ANY subs in the 2nd half?