(2016) C Thon Maker

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

His skill set is sort of similar to KD's coming out of HS, except Thon is 7'

[incrediboy 922]

FWIW, Draftexpress has Thon as a lottery pick in 2016 as the 12th selection.

Again I raise the point that the NBA commish is pushing for a minimum-age-20 rule in the league. Not sure when Maker's birthday comes, but it might be impossible for him to be one-and-done if that rule comes in within the next year.

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

His skill set is sort of similar to KD's coming out of HS, except Thon is 7'

Obviously not the shooter KD is

[djsalway 4,161]

Again I raise the point that the NBA commish is pushing for a minimum-age-20 rule in the league. Not sure when Maker's birthday comes, but it might be impossible for him to be one-and-done if that rule comes in within the next year.

That won't be until the new CBA, at the earliest. The current CBA cannot be opted out of until June 30, 2017. Thon will be a 1 and done.

[HoosierTrav 7,727]

Keep up the good vibes people

The law of attraction... I like it.

[incrediboy 922]

That won't be until the new CBA, at the earliest. The current CBA cannot be opted out of until June 30, 2017. Thon will be a 1 and done.

Thanks for the clarification on that.

[Beowulf50 816]

Thon come to IU and be a part of something special. You won't regret it!

[tortex28 379]

Thon come to IU and be a part of something special. You won't regret it!

Totally agree!

[JSHoosier 19,771]

I still think posters need to cool the hype on this kid.  It's been reported he's not as good as his highlights yet he's being built up like he walks on water.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,254]

/\ NO!

[Beowulf50 816]

/\ NO!

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[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

/\ NO!

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[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,254]

As for him being a 1-n-D

 

I don't see it. From what i have read on him....Education is a HUGE part of who he is. Now, will he stay for the entire 4 years~ Personally, i doubt it. However, I think he would stay for his degree. Remember, he is not from the U.S. He is originally from the continent of Africa where a University degree is a lot of times worth more than money. I personally know quite a few folks from Africa and they are all about an education. The majority of people do not get the chance to go to school. Especially where he is from in Africa.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,254]

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/education/2007-07-21-africaschild_N.htm

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

As for him being a 1-n-D
 
I don't see it. From what i have read on him....Education is a HUGE part of who he is. Now, will he stay for the entire 4 years~ Personally, i doubt it. However, I think he would stay for his degree. Remember, he is not from the U.S. He is originally from the continent of Africa where a University degree is a lot of times worth more than money. I personally know quite a few folks from Africa and they are all about an education. The majority of people do not get the chance to go to school. Especially where he is from in Africa.

Would be perfect if he was a 2-3 year guy at IU

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

I still think posters need to. . . hype on this kid.  It's been reported he's . . . as good as his highlights . . . he walks on water.

You heard it here first!

[Beowulf50 816]

As for him being a 1-n-D

I don't see it. From what i have read on him....Education is a HUGE part of who he is. Now, will he stay for the entire 4 years~ Personally, i doubt it. However, I think he would stay for his degree. Remember, he is not from the U.S. He is originally from the continent of Africa where a University degree is a lot of times worth more than money. I personally know quite a few folks from Africa and they are all about an education. The majority of people do not get the chance to go to school. Especially where he is from in Africa.

We can fit that need. Hang a banner, degree in three.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,254]

"His family sent him there for a better education," Smith said. "The majority of people in the (outreach) program came from the strife of the war. He was one of the exceptional few who had an opportunity to miss that because they were stationed a little bit better in life in terms of that."

[Hoosierboy1980 451]

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/education/2007-07-21-africaschild_N.htm

What's the article say I can't get it to load.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,254]

http://tipofthetower.com/2015/04/04/one-one-orangeville-preps-thon-maker/

 

TM: Well, it’s about living, getting an education. That’s the reason I left South Sudan was to get an education. When I lived in Australia it was a nice place, it wasn’t as cold as here [laughs], it had beautiful beaches and nice people and the tourism is booming, but the both of those places I call home.