C Greg Oden (Portland Trailblazers)

[HilmerJ]

Oden only wore #50 in HS because it was the only one that fit him.

Prior to that #20 was his number.

ohh, never knew that, but any number looks good on him....

on a side note, paul peirce wears 34 cuz it was the only uni that fit him in high school

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Rivals.com (Free)

Oden is listed as the #4 center nationally in the Rivals.com 2006-07 Preseason list.

[jimotis4heisman]

nice link

[osugrad21]

The best scene of the weekend.

Aside from the fantastic game between the Hawks and Cavs Saturday night, it had to be seeing the Hawks coaching staff out at a local restaurant Friday night while the Ohio State coaching staff sat a table over entertaining a recruit and his family. Without fail the Buckeyes coaches trotted out uber-recruit Greg Oden, sling and all, to greet the recruit. Little did Thad Matta and his crew know that an NBA coaching staff would be at Brownstone on Main (one of the finest soul food joints I?ve dined at in a while).

Hawks coach Mike Woodson is an Indianapolis native like Oden, so when they shook hands it was hilarious seeing Matta, with a smile a mile-wide on his face, gesture for the Hawks coaches to stay away from his prized freshman big man. If you?ve never seen Oden, think David Robinson at 18 or 19 but with a beard and perhaps even longer limbs. Oden?s a massive young man.

Hawks assistant coach Greg Ballard is no little fella himself ? I believe he was listed at 6-foot-8 during his title-winning days as an NBA player. Oden is tall enough to eat a dish peach cobbler off the top of Ballard?s dome. As you?ve seen and read elsewhere, he?s already in possession of the NBA goods, from a physical standpoint. And if he?s one year and done in Columbus, he?s an absolute no-brainer for the No. 1 pick in next June?s draft.

AJC

[hoopsfan]

Originally Posted by ChapmanOSU1

Oden only wore #50 in HS because it was the only one that fit him.

Prior to that #20 was his number.

I have known Greg for quite some time and I don't ever recall him wearing 20 -- he wore 23 in his younger AAU days. There is really no reason for 20 -- he said that is just what they gave him. He actually wanted 22 but it was taken.

As for his return --- they are shooting still for the Cincy game in December. Remember, that game is in Indianapolis.

[BuckeyeMike80]

Originally Posted by jwinslow

I'm surprised to see him wear 20 (50 seemed like a better # for a center, especially one that reminds me of Robinson in character and athleticism).

No matter, the jerseys look great.

He still doesn't look like a Freshman to me. More like a 10 year vet in the NBA or something....

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

IndyStar

High praise for Oden
Painter said Ohio State is his pick to win the Big Ten title if the freshman center and former Lawrence North High School standout Greg Oden is healthy. Oden is recovering from a wrist injury that may keep him out until January.
"I think Greg Oden with four of you guys is pretty good,'' Painter told the assembled media. "He's the best player in college basketball. That's an easy statement, when he's healthy.''

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Rivals.com (free)

Oden is listed as First Team on the Rivals.com 2006-07 Preseason Freshman All-American teams.

[MaxBuck]

Originally Posted by OSUBasketballJunkie

IndyStar High praise for Oden
Painter said Ohio State is his pick to win the Big Ten title if the freshman center and former Lawrence North High School standout Greg Oden is healthy. Oden is recovering from a wrist injury that may keep him out until January.
"I think Greg Oden with four of you guys is pretty good,'' Painter told the assembled media. "He's the best player in college basketball. That's an easy statement, when he's healthy.''

Painter gets much respect from me. He's right on target.

[Best Buckeye]

I can hadly wait to see the Bucks and Oden Play. Having said that, Helwagen used the term when/if when asked when oden would play. So what are the real chances He will never play a game for the Bucks. If he does how fast can he learn what he needs and how far can we go with him Realistically.?

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Best Buckeye

I can hadly wait to see the Bucks and Oden Play. Having said that, Helwagen used the term when/if when asked when oden would play. So what are the real chances He will never play a game for the Bucks. If he does how fast can he learn what he needs and how far can we go with him Realistically.?

If you've any significant part of this thread, then your questions have been answered.

[Best Buckeye]

Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye

If you've any significant part of this thread, then your questions have been answered.

Not really. No one knows for sure when he will play or if he will be medically cleared to play. No one knows how fast he will progress.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Best Buckeye

Not really. No one knows for sure when he will play or if he will be medically cleared to play. No one knows how fast he will progress.

Well then, if "no one" knows for sure, how can you expect a definite answer...why even ask if "no one" knows? And you wonder why you get the crap dinged out of you...

[akronbuck]

Originally Posted by Best Buckeye

Not really. No one knows for sure when he will play or if he will be medically cleared to play. No one knows how fast he will progress.

Originally Posted by Best Buckeye

READ some of mine about his .

I REALLY HOPE HE CAN PLAY AT ALL.

You have to good through the [censored] to understand whats it really like not like half the idiots sounded like he will be playing in a couple of weeks or this doctor said this. Most doctors have different opinions about him, I asked a few and mine. It just matters how and when he can deal with the hand contact without bothering him with pain.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by akronbuck

READ some of mine about his .
I REALLY HOPE HE CAN PLAY AT ALL.
You have to good through the [censored] to understand whats it really like not like half the idiots soumded like he will be playing in a couple of weeks.

Bballjunkie said in his post at the top of the previous page he thinks Oden will be ready by the start of conference play. I value his opinion.

The trouble is that people want definitive answers when there are none--and they even say they know there are none--and yet they keep asking...