After watching just 1 half today, Thomas is clearly a pure stud. He is a difference maker like McNeeley with size/length at his position. He is a big rangy 6'4 with great ability with the ball to break down defenders and get his own shot. He is much more than a spot up shooter at the 2G. I would covet getting him on board.
I was also interested in watching Preston Foster from Bolton that plays at Brewster with Aristode, and with Thomas in AAU. Foster is ranked in the 90's. His highlight tape of 4min showed 33 different made 3's with 15 of them from deep range a la Newton's deepest takes. He is a nice player that is solidly built but only an average athlete. Would be a nice role player when paired with athletes. Think Coombs-McDaniel in my mind so far. No idea about his overall 3 pt %, but is interesting.
Diakite was less than I expected because I didn't realize how slight he was built. He would be a skinnier Samson Johnson at the same age if possible. He is a good player but not a true help in the post.
Overall I haven't found any centers yet to covet.
