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#21 |
Game MVP
Male Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Columbia
Posts: 1,710
CockyCash: 5500 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() I'm ecstatic we finally got a post player. I know nothing about Thompson, as his commitment seemingly came out of nowhere. His purported offers are solid (if legit), the highlight vids I saw were somewhat underwhelming, but it finally appears we're at least trying to find somebody to improve our anemic post play. Hopefully Thompson helps in that regard.
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#22 | |
Hot Up In The Met
Male Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Columbia
Posts: 1,700
CockyCash: 5500 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Kentucky and Florida are two of the premier programs not just in the SEC, but in all of College Basketball. They're staples of the Div. 1 and it's asking a lot to recruit better than them. Our best bet is to find players who fit the system, fly under the radar and hope that we can maximize Frank's plan. |
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#23 |
The Classic Double-Take
Male Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Conway, SC
Posts: 15,934
CockyCash: 119335183 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() All we need to do is get to the point where we're having winning seasons, and the recruits will start coming to us....
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#24 | |
Banned
Male Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 7,811
CockyCash: 200 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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#25 |
2nd Team All-American
Male Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Columbia
Posts: 9,627
CockyCash: 1234631805329 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() I hate all the bickering on this thread. Thompson is a Gamecock and I welcome him to Columbia. He has a nice offer list and he was the number 2 player in Louisiana this year. I hope we have room for House, also.
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#26 |
Banned
Male Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 7,811
CockyCash: 200 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Just speculating, but I wouldn't be surprised if Frank took House and Carter if they want to come here. Scholarships aren't renewed until July 1rst. Whether we like it or not, a scholly is for a year. I hope they both come to USC. I think they would be an upgrade to some others currently on the roster. Maybe James took House's spot and the jury is still out on Carter...
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#27 | |
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Male Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 7,279
CockyCash: 99438613414 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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#28 |
Section 509, Row 13
Male Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: In a van down by the river.
Posts: 7,941
CockyCash: 6350 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Good size, but he obviously needs to add a few pounds. Can't have too many big guys, and we need those right now. We have a good group of young guards, and getting big post players to fill out the roster would be pretty solid. Hopefully he qualifies.
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#29 | |
gold jacket, green jacket
Male Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 8,609
CockyCash: 409892 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I know we aren't going to get as good of players as those 2 schools. It does seem bleak though comparing classes... |
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#30 |
Gamecocks R US MGMT
Male Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: The Grand Strand SC
Posts: 4,222
CockyCash: 8994501 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() We are gonna compete with UF and UK again very soon. We all need to get behind Frank and show him he is appreciated and you guys will see.
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#31 |
Banned
Male Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 35,984
CockyCash: 1000365601 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() What's the difference between Thompson and Henry...same size.
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#32 |
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Male Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 7,279
CockyCash: 99438613414 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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#33 |
1st Team All-American
Male Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 12,097
CockyCash: 101850400 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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#34 |
Starter
Male Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 1,408
CockyCash: 700 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() I think, all things considered our team is in a great spot. Frank's first season, with the talent he had was a MAJOR success! He won 14 games with mid to low major talent. Last year he won 14 games with mostly underclassmen. The team now has an identity with a potential NBA talent in Thornwell and an All-SEC type talent in Notice, which did I add are only going to be Sophomore's?
I like Martin's recruiting style in that he recruits tough, long, athletic kids that fit his system. With wins comes recruits(see South Carolina football and baseball) and we will get them soon. As fans we need to be realisitic and strive for NIT next year and possibly even the year after that. If we get to the tournament, GREAT, but on paper we are not there. That said, Thompson will do!
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#35 |
1st Team All-American
Male Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: PENDLETON, SC
Posts: 10,954
CockyCash: 311755 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() I would say Thompson is slightly bigger framed than Henry but not much. I hope folks aren't giving up on Henry yet as his best days are ahead of him. I expect Henry to make huge strides this year. Carolina Basketball at best is a 4 or 5 year fix. With that said I think Frank knows what he's doing and like Staley has a plan that in time will make USC Basketball prominent.
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#36 |
At the Top
Male Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 1,461
CockyCash: 500 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Warm body, I guess
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#37 |
1st Team All-American
Male Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mt. Pleasant
Posts: 10,567
CockyCash: 13862 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() I think Thompson is more than a warm body, even if he might be a bit of a project. He has length and coordination and the strength will come once he gets in a good strength and conditioning program. Henry was considered too skinny to contribute last year, but he put on enough weight after he got on campus to play right away. I am more concerned about Thompson's shooting - he needs to have a FT percentage about fifty percentage points better than Henry to help.
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#38 | |
60 Year Fan
Male Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 1,543
CockyCash: 5500 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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#39 |
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Male Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 7,279
CockyCash: 99438613414 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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#40 | |
Little Engine That Could
Male Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: -
Posts: 5,219
CockyCash: 5500 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Billy Donovan had Florida in the Sweet 16 in his 3rd season, the '98-'99 season. |
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