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'06 NJ F Lance Thomas (Duke signee)

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Both KyleSLamb and ExclusiveClothes both think this is a definite possibility for the hotly contested 5th spot in 06.

Kyle will have an article on Thomas from Bucknuts within the next day or two.
 
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Long, lean and athletic, Thomas plays hard and to win. A good scorer in the midrange, he has a quick first step to the basket. Ball handling is solid but needs to improve as a small forward. Defensively, Thomas moves his feet very well and has the length and spurtability to cover a lot of ground. Does need to get stronger and improve his shooting range.
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Considered the #21 overall prospect in the 2006 class. Averaged 17 points a game as a Junior. Scouting Emerging in the second half of his high school career as a big time talent. Loves to face up and is a good player from mid-range. Rebounds inside and has a knack for getting to the line. JR Transferred to St. Benedict's from Scotch Plains Fanwood. Outstanding spring events and a solid summer. SOPH Attended 2003 Hoop Jamboree. Game is very diverse. Can pass, handle and working on his jumper. Has a fine feel for the game and is a high-major player with grades.

Rivals.com is listing offers from Arizona, UConn, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Maryland, Rutgers, St. Johns, Syracuse, Virginia, Wake Forest
 
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Our good buddy ExlusiveClothes had this to say on the Wake board....

"Apprently guys want to play with Conley and its to the point Matta may not have enough schollys for the players in 06."

"As for the other guys, Matta needs a PF and Young is a longshot at best. I would not be surprised to see Lance Thomas list OSU in the coming weeks or Derrick Caracter. I have heard both want to play with Conley. I would put my money on LT more so than DC."

He posted these things elsewhere:

From BN Free board:

Young is a LONGSHOT as best.
Yea Thomas can really play he is the best big man who isn't a threat to go pro.

I bet the Wake board will love reading this quote by EC:
HOnestly I don't know how he does it. Cook was a UNC lean, but Matta got him, Conley was a Wake lean, and it looks like Matta may get him also. Oden was a IU lean and Matta may get him too. I talk to alot of recruits and they just love the guy. The parents and other HS coaches like the guy also, he seems to be very high energy and always positive.
 
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Lance is a 6'8" 195 pound small forward from Fanwood, New
Jersey where he attends Scotch Plains High School. Thomas
averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists per game as a
sophomore.

He is ranked the # 21 prospect overall and the # 7 small
forward in his class by Rivals Hoops.

Lance is excellent going to the basket and has a very good
midrange game. He is very solid scoring around the hoop and
has a terrific pump fake down low that gets him to the free
throw line at an amazing rate. Lance works very hard on the
court. He averaged over 14 free throw attempts per game
during his sophomore season because of his determined play
and great pump fake. He has also been consistent hitting the 15
foot jumper. He is working on improving his ball handling and
deep jumper for the college game.
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Old article, but worth reading to get some insight into the person he is

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By Evan Daniels Basketball Recruiting Editor
Date: Mar 8, 2005

Lance Thomas, who is rated 11th overall in the class of 2006, is being recruited heavily by Wake Forest and much of the ACC. Thomas spoke with Evan Daniels of DeaconSports.com and filled him in on his recruiting situation and his state title.
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The class of 2006 is loaded with talented big men, and Lance Thomas, of St. Benedict Prep, is right up there with the likes of Vernon Macklin, Kevin Durant, and Brandan Wright. Rated 6th at his position, Thomas is beginning to roll in the accolades, his latest being a state title. His high school won the State A Prep championship two weeks ago partly due to his play. Thomas scored 14 points and snagged 14 rebounds in the 71-61 victory.

“Individually I did really well (this year). I did a lot better than a lot of people said I would,” Thomas stated. “I’m just going to continue to get better.”

The 6-foot-8 forward is very mobile for his size and has the athletic ability to play at and above the basket as well as step out and knock down the jumper. With his size and versatility Thomas is being recruited by the heavyweights of college basketball.

According to Thomas, Arizona, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Duke, Georgia Tech, Syracuse, and UConn are recruiting him the hardest. With all the letters and phone calls he receives, it can be a stressful time, but Thomas is just trying to live it up.

“I’ve been trying to take it all in and make it fun,” Thomas said. “I’m going to let it all fall into place. I don’t want to rush into anything.”

Thomas, who averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds a game, said he’s really looking for a college that will fit him, and he hopes to possibly major in architecture.

“They are all great programs,” Thomas replied. “I’m going to look for something that will separate one school from the other.”

When asked what elements would factor into his decision the most Thomas replied that he is just looking somewhere that is the right fit for him. “Most likely a place that makes me feel right at home and can get me to where I need to go, which is to be successful.”

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Lance Thomas Listing Buckeyes

By Kyle Lamb
Date: May 12, 2005

Lance Thomas of Newark (N.J.) is yet another five-star hoops prospect showing interest in Ohio State. While Thomas is still quite far from making a decision, the Buckeyes have crept onto his list of schools of interest. Kyle Lamb has more.

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Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds per game this past season, he is considered the #13 ranked player nationally by scouthoops.com. Thomas says he is open and the following schools are recruiting him the hardest....Arizona, Duke, Villanova, Georgia Tech, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Louisville, Ohio State and Wake. He says the possiblity of playing with Oden, Conley and Cook is a bonus and it would be great, but he is very open at this stage.​
 
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my bad...bn44820 and I were busy having lives outside of BP...:biggrin:

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5/17/05

From RivalsHoops.com...last month, Lance had visits from Arizona, Duke, GT, Miami (FL), Florida, Wake Forest, Stanford, Villanova, Rutgers, Ohio State, Louisville, Seton Hall and UConn. All have offered except Ohio State, Duke, Stanford, Indiana and Louisville. He plans on taking an unofficial to UConn soon. He wants to visit as many of his favorites as possible. He is interested in engineering and architecture as possible majors. He has a 3.1 GPA and scored a 1250 on the PSAT.
 
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Date: May 27, 2005

After hopping in the car and driving a little over 10 hours and then going straight to the court for his opening game at the 2005 Tournament of Champions, it was no wonder that Scout.com top 15 target Lance Thomas wasn’t at his best. However, the 6-foot-8 New Jersey native was still good enough to impress the onlookers Friday night. Afterwards, he spoke at length with TheDevilsDen.com.
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Duke, Arizona, Florida, Villanova, Connecticut, Georgia Tech, and Wake Forest are at the top of his list at this point. Thomas says he wants to take an unofficial visit to Duke while he is playing in the The Tournament of Champions this weekend.

Lance had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and a pair of steals, it wasn’t enough as New Heights fell 59-49 in a game at the TOC. He wants to make a decision sometime early in his senior year.
 
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5/30/05

Lance is considering taking a break from the summer circuit and his senior season after this month which is very unique for a top prospect because some of the more prestigous tournaments are in the month of July.

He may not play in his senior season in order to work out himself and his camp feels this will be more beneficial than playing with a team. His camp feels he has nothing more to prove.
 
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The kid only averaged 17 ppg as a junior, and he says he has nothing left to prove as a senior? How about a state championship or becoming Mr. Basketball in the state of New Jersey. Or heck, maybe just having fun and being a kid while he still is in high school? I would really have to question Lance's character if he did not play his senior season of high school basketball because of what his "camp" is saying.
 
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