'11 NJ SF Shaquille Thomas (Signed)

[bearcat jeff]

Cincinnati bound Shaq Thomas is back on the NIA Prep (NJ) team after being dismissed from it earlier in the week, per a source.

http://twitter.com/therecruitscoop

 

[psax889906]

We ever figure out any details on this?

 

[bearcat jeff]

Had 13 points in NIA Preps first round win over Northfield Mount Hermon in the first round of the National Prep Championship.

 

[bearcat18]

New video of Shaq and some other prospects at some All-Star event in Washington DC. I know nobody questioned his athleticism as that is one of his strengths, but WOW I wasn't aware he was capable of some of these dunks, and he made every one of them look easy. (He comes into the video around 1:12)

http://hoopmixtape.ning.com/video/jerome-seagears-shaquille

 

[Thegreatone]

SICKK.....

 

[psax889906]

It's cool to see most of those high flyers on there coming to the Big East... would have loved to have landed Seagers, he will be one to watch for Mike Rice and Rutgers.

 

[adhdfan]

It's cool to see most of those high flyers on there coming to the Big East... would have loved to have landed Seagers, he will be one to watch for Mike Rice and Rutgers.

Looks like a serious upgrade in talent and he should be fun to watch develop!

 

[psax889906]

http://www.northjersey.com/sports/119108534_Ex-PC_star_takes_long_road_to_success.html

 

[adhdfan]

http://www.northjersey.com/sports/119108534_Ex-PC_star_takes_long_road_to_success.html

Looks like he got stronger. Who ever was throwing him alley opps should have his alley opp license revoked!!!

 

[nparker1]

anybody have a link to Shaq's dunk attempt in the dunk contest?

 

[psax889906]

Found this video of part of the semi-finals and the finals... Shaq runs out on the court after Antijuan Ball makes his dunk in the finals...

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aylBsjnVV74&feature=related[/ame]

 

[psax889906]

Very interesting article on Alif Muhammed at NIA Prep...

http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/boy...etball_kingmaker_with_newarks_nia_school.html

 

[cincinnati insanity]

This kid is going to be special, the article might of been the reason he was not recruited by some of the top tier programs. I really think he has a good chance to step in from day one and get a whole lot of playing time. he might be the most universal player on the team.. As for the article, there is so many undisclosed things going on in High school and College basketball, who knows what to believe.. Even though i didnt see him dunk, its hard to win a contest when you are over 6ft tall.

 

[bearcat jeff]

If Shaq has his head right he will make an impact. This is a kid with great tools and all the potential in the world.

It looks like he has been lifting. This offseason and gaining strength is critical to him. I think Shaq could be special defensively if he buys in to playing it. Not to mention his offensive potential.

 

[dp3113]

If Shaq has his head right he will make an impact. This is a kid with great tools and all the potential in the world.

It looks like he has been lifting. This offseason and gaining strength is critical to him. I think Shaq could be special defensively if he buys in to playing it. Not to mention his offensive potential.

does anyone know how well he can shoot? i know if he was a great shooter, we would have heard by now- but is he adequate?

 

[BearcatAlum1]

If Shaq has his head right he will make an impact. This is a kid with great tools and all the potential in the world.

It looks like he has been lifting. This offseason and gaining strength is critical to him. I think Shaq could be special defensively if he buys in to playing it. Not to mention his offensive potential.

The good thing is that you won't get a chance to play if you don't play defense. Killa had to learn the hard way...

 

[psax889906]

The good thing is that you won't get a chance to play if you don't play defense. Killa had to learn the hard way...

Exactly. At UC, with Mick Cronin at the helm, either you play defense or you sit.

 

[The HFD Fan]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6303570

Shaq is omitted from the ESPNU 100 list. The article says that because he is post grad, he could not be included. None the less, can't wait till the class of 2011 gets here!

 

[psax889906]

Shaq up to #81 on Rivals' (What I assume will be their last) updated 2011 Top150.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Yes, that was good to see.