(2018) PF Race Thompson to IU

[Brass Cannon 24,246]

10 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Good. It would scare the crap out of me if Michigan had an in-depth, on campus look at him and decided he wasn't offer-worthy.

 

Great way to look at it lol

[Crimson and Cream 5,777]

3 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Good. It would scare the crap out of me if Michigan had an in-depth, on campus look at him and decided he wasn't offer-worthy.

 

Looks like it could be a tight Race for this one

[Stuhoo 79,751]

10 minutes ago, Crimson and Cream said:

Looks like it could be a tight Race for this one

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,987]

12 minutes ago, Crimson and Cream said:

Looks like it could be a tight Race for this one

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,952]

Uh, begin, commence, start moving... theoretically you have been racing for about forty seconds now, and so far Mr. Wolverine is winning because he's nearest to the recruit.

[ebridges24 2,417]

1 hour ago, Crimson and Cream said:

Looks like it could be a tight Race for this one

BOOOOOOO!

[GnarlyTimGarl 1,430]

I really like Thompson. I'm not a scout, but I can definitely see why IU has prioritized him. I've never watched him play a full game, but you can learn quite a bit from watching his numerous highlight videos on the internet.

Strengths: He seems to have a good "nose" for the ball... something relatively uncommon for a post player. Seems to understand how the game is played. He anticipates passing lanes well on defense which creates fast break opportunities, of which he seems comfortable leading. He also seems to have the ability to become a good help defender, particularly in the post. Offensively, he looks comfortable feeding a cutter to the post from the top of the key while also capable of kicking out of the post when appropriate.

Perhaps my favorite aspect of his game is how comfortable he looks in the post. He does a good job establishing position and sealing off his defender. He has multiple moves within the post, including a running hook shot. He's also not afraid to absorb some contact. While not necessarily an imposing athlete, he can throw down some thunderous dunks. A bit of a bulldog mentality, in my opinion. He's also a capable spot-up shooter from out to 3-point range.

Concerns: He doesn't seem to be overly quick, nor an elite-level athlete, which probably contributes to why he isn't ranked higher. Not exactly an "above the rim" player, but can get "up" on occasion. I could see some scouts saying these traits limit his ceiling, but I'm not so sure.

Conclusion? I'd take him in a heartbeat, especially since it looks like this class will be around five guys deep. He can fill a post need. I think he can give you minutes at the "4" or "5" with the capability to stretch the defense on offense or bang down low. I love his awareness, particularly as a defender (think Cody Zeller.) His AAU stats show he is a solid rebounder, although I cannot visually attest to that. I think he'd also be able to come in and provide us immediate minutes off the bench and become a featured player on our team as an upperclassman.

If you haven't watched his highlight videos, take a look. I'm interested if anyone else sees the same things I do about him.

[Dalton26 16,892]

^ if gnarlytimgarl likes him then I'm on board.


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[Uspshoosier 45,150]

http://m.startribune.com/could-gophers-target-race-thompson-be-deciding-soon/434347943/


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[goonaha 2,972]

3 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

http://m.startribune.com/could-gophers-target-race-thompson-be-deciding-soon/434347943/


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I very much like the vibe that giving quotes like the following to the hometown paper gives off:

“It was an official just because it was easier,” Thompson said. “I wasn’t going to take an unofficial and then come back again and take an official. So we just changed it. … That campus is a really nice campus. Good school. Great facilities. I like the new coaching staff a lot. Even with a new coach (Archie Miller) I think they’re still going to be a top team in the Big Ten. They’re pretty much always tough to beat and have some of the best fans in the country. I don’t think the culture will really change. Playing in front of that many people I don’t think you can’t (be excited).”

[bhaggard89 869]

If we get him, guess who instantly becomes the biggest recruiter for Matthew Hurt.


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[Chris007 43,567]

You can watch both Thompson and Hurt here. 2qt right now.

http://adidasuprising.com/livestream 

 

 

[JustWinWoody 3,364]

16 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

You can watch both Thompson and Hurt here. 2qt right now.

http://adidasuprising.com/livestream 

 

 

Anyone else's feed in slo mo?

[Chris007 43,567]

Just now, nixie said:

Anyone else's feed in slo mo?

Mine is not. I'm actually really surprised how good of quality mine is

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

what's our chances with Hurt?

[Chris007 43,567]

9 minutes ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

what's our chances with Hurt?

He said he is going to take an unofficial to Bloomington after the AAU season is over. I think we have a really good shot at him. Coach Olstrom has a really good handle on the state of Minnesota. But Hurt is wanted by all of the big dogs so it's going to be a battle. He is a smooth player though. Really like his game.

[Chris007 43,567]

15 minutes ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

what's our chances with Hurt?

Both Pitino's, Self and Archie were all there to watch Hurt play today

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

Hurt looked polished from the livefeed you sent in. He seems like he has a HUGE basketball IQ. Needs some weight but that will come. No one could stop him while he was in. I was quite impressed. Plus, he did get the player of the game! H would be a huge "get". From the same game, Thompson didn't impress me at all. He was slow and always a step behind on defense. Did you guys see the same thing? Kind of reminded me of......here goes...Perea.

[goonaha 2,972]

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Four-star 6-foot-8 power forward Race Thompson today updated the schools in serious contention for him as well as his timetable.

 

The No. 71 player in the nation in the 2018 class, Thompson, from Robbinsdale (Minn.) High School and the D1 Minnesota AAU program, said his decision could come at any time but won’t be any later than shortly after AAU ends.

“As for my timetable, sometime in August. That’s the plan, but pretty much as soon as I know where I want to go, I’ll commit,” Thompson told Peegs.com today.

“I haven’t figured that out just yet. It’ll be in August at the latest.”

Thompson said he’s basically down to three schools.

“Iowa State, Indiana and Minnesota are the three really pushing,” he said.

 

Thompson has been on campus at each of those three schools. His most recent visit was an official to Indiana.

“They talked about what I would be doing there, and I really liked that,” Thompson said. “They have nice facilities, great coaches, a great coaching staff. I like them a lot.

“They’re showing me a lot of attention, making me a priority.”

Among the things that stood out to Thompson was Indiana’s Assembly Hall, which routinely draws 17,000-plus for games.

“They said it gets rocking in there. It’s pretty much right on top of you. It’s up there with some of the best college atmospheres.”

Thompson, the son of Minnesota football great Darrell Thompson, said a big key for him is how he feels he’ll fit in with a college and its basketball program.

“I want to feel at home mostly. I want it to be a family atmosphere. I don’t want to go somewhere where everybody doesn’t talk to each other,” Thompson said.

“I want it to be a happy place, a place I feel at home where I can be myself and play my game.”

 

 

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[HoosierRobbie 929]

IU picked up a crystal ball pick today.


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