Thon Maker

[3uconn]

Remember that video that caused everyone to salivate over having him in a UConn uniform? Well it looks like UConn has contacted his guardian. I'm not sure how much but his guardian listed UConn as one of the schools recruiting Thon this morning.

 

[UConn17]

How likely is it that he reclassifies to 2015?

 

[Deleted member 3149]

In Kevin Ollie we trust

 

[intlzncster]

I'd love this kid. So much height and so many nick name possibilities.

Thank you for winning that Ship KO....now go reap the rewards!

 

[CAHUSKY]

Nasty

 

[3uconn]

How likely is it that he reclassifies to 2015?

I have no clue. I haven't really been following his recruitment too closely. However, this is the first time I recall seeing something saying he may reclassify.

 

[WillMadsDad]

Yeah - I posted that. First useful post. Love his game; although, someone did mention he's one and done. Unless the NBA 20 yr old rule comes into play - would love this monster for 2 years.

 

[NotADimeBack]

Holy crap if they can get this guy… that'd be great.

 

[Tampahusky]

Kevin Garnett 2.0....I hope we get him

 

[August_West]

NastyYouTube Video

** no chairs were harmed in the making of this video.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

This could be a kid to move us up a notch in the recruiting world. Not that I think it's gonna happen, but it would be cool to get a Top 1-3 rated recruit (again).

 

[BearJWS]

I'd give my left Coconut for a player like Maker. His freaky length, freaky skill & freaky athleticism is... well, just freaky all around! He's like a combination of Garnett & Durant. He's so young, skilled & would be the #1 draft pick for the next 4 years if he were eligible. Can't say I've ever seen a player like him before, so good, so young. He's someone who will probably be an NBA MVP multiple times. These kinds of players never come to UConn but it would be a dream to have him. Sigh. I'm trying to think of UConn's most highly skilled big men like that? Donyell or Uncle Cliffy? While great players, they were nothing like Maker. Pipe dream...

 

[pj]

I'd give my left Coconut for a player like Maker. His freaky length, freaky skill & freaky athleticism is... well, just freaky all around! He's like a combination of Garnett & Durant. He's so young, skilled & would be the #1 draft pick for the next 4 years if he were eligible. Can't say I've ever seen a player like him before, so good, so young. He's someone who will probably be an NBA MVP multiple times. These kinds of players never come to UConn but it would be a dream to have him. Sigh. I'm trying to think of UConn's most highly skilled big men like that? Donyell or Uncle Cliffy? While great players, they were nothing like Maker. Pipe dream...

Careful. Save some coconuts. I have a feeling we're going to be in on a lot of top recruits over the next 20 years.

Just like that guy with the Willey Cauley-Stein tattoo should have made it smaller, to leave room for other recruits. Short-sighted thinking.

 

[UConn17]

Just imagine him as a stretch 4 and Brimah as the 5

 

[boog204]

http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2014/2/12/5404492/thon-maker-mixtape-highlights-chicago

Would love to have him, but let's not anoint him as a hall of famer just yet.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Just imagine him as a stretch 4 and Brimah as the 5

A 7 foot stretch 4?

 

[CAHUSKY]

http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2014/2/12/5404492/thon-maker-mixtape-highlights-chicago

Would love to have him, but let's not anoint him as a hall of famer just yet.

The number of 16 year old 7 footers that can do those things is virtually zero. He may not be a hall of famer but his skill set, size and athletic ability is shocking. Keep in mind, he still has two years to mature before college. He definitely has all the tools to be frightening if he has even a smidgen of a work ethic.

 

[UConn5]

Wow...that video is pretty shocking.

I do think that KO is going to be able to pull in some top recruits going forward. Getting Maker would be a nice start.

 

[James]

He emulates kd, Ollie's relationship with kd is well noted . This kid is totally Anthony Davis level or more as a prospect .

 

[johnhuskies95]

http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2014/2/12/5404492/thon-maker-mixtape-highlights-chicago

Would love to have him, but let's not anoint him as a hall of famer just yet.

Yeah, I've seen recruiting analysts say that those plays aren't at all indicative of what he does normally in games. Obviously it's a highlight tape, so the best plays are going to be cherry picked and put on there.

Still, he's a consensus top 5 player, so people love his potential, and with good reason.

 

[UConn17]

A 7 foot stretch 4?

Matchup nightmare

 

[CAHUSKY]

If he keeps progressing, he will go straight to the pros.

No college for this guy

He's not bound by the same rules as all other high schoolers?

 

[boog204]

Yeah, I've seen recruiting analysts say that those plays aren't at all indicative of what he does normally in games. Obviously it's a highlight tape, so the best plays are going to be cherry picked and put on there.

Still, he's a consensus top 5 player, so people love his potential, and with good reason.

Agreed on all accounts. Those highlight videos while exciting to watch are usually not indicative of what they really are. He's definitely a wonderful prospects, but people in this thread have already said he's the next KD and he will win multiple MVPs. I have no idea how reputable the "scout" is in that article, but he likens Maker more to Isiah Austin; a solid prospect with some unique talent, but far from a future superstar.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

He's not bound by the same rules as all other high schoolers?

Bill's the best.

 

[pj]

The number of 16 year old 7 footers that can do those things is virtually zero. He may not be a hall of famer but his skill set, size and athletic ability is shocking. Keep in mind, he still has two years to mature before college. He definitely has all the tools to be frightening if he has even a smidgen of a work ethic.

He reminds me of Ajou Deng when he was in high school - a highly skilled 6' 10" kid. Despite his talent Deng did shockingly poorly in college, partly due to foot injuries and partly due to an inability or unwillingness to put on strength and bang inside.

But, as you say, extraordinary talent. Barring injury Maker should be a great one.