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Topic: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Topic: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

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Ted Thompson
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All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/9/2016 1:54:28 PM

We are pleased to welcome our 2017-18 signing class -- G Zach Butler, F A.J. Gareri and F Ben Vander Plas! #BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/eVttHfNh2I
— OhioMen'sBasketball (@OhioMBasketball) November 9, 2016

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bobcatsquared
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/9/2016 4:22:33 PM

Ted, barring any non-senior players leaving the program, do these three make up the Ohio 2017 recruiting class?

OU_Country
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/9/2016 5:05:25 PM

bobcatsquared wrote:

Ted, barring any non-senior players leaving the program, do these three make up the Ohio 2017 recruiting class?

As far as I know, that is a correct assumption.

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/9/2016 5:06:11 PM

I'm really excited to see Mr. Butler on the court next year!

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/9/2016 6:47:48 PM

bobcatsquared wrote:

Ted, barring any non-senior players leaving the program, do these three make up the Ohio 2017 recruiting class?

That is correct. We will be a very balanced team the next couple years.

SR.
1) Khari Harley
2) Mike Laster
3) Jaaron Simmons

JR.
4) Gavin Block
5) Jordan Dartis
6) Doug Taylor

SO.
7) Jason Carter
8) Rodney Culver
9) Ellis Dozier
10) James Gollon

FR.
11) Zach Butler
12) AJ Gareri
13) Bennett Vander Plas

Ted Thompson
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/9/2016 9:54:45 PM

Just a reminder that the recruiting grid can be found in the recruiting forum or on the recruiting page.

Current Depth Chart

Positions	Seniors class of '17	Juniors class of '18	Sophomores class of '19	Freshmen class of '20	Recruits/Redshirts class of '21
Frontcourt
Centers	Campbell Mompremier		Taylor
Power forwards	Kaminski			Carter Dozier	Gareri Vander Plas
Wings
Small forwards		Harley	Block	Culver
Off-guards		Laster	Dartis		Butler
Ball handlers
Point guards		Simmons	Gollon
Total this year	3	3	4	3	0
Total next year		3	4	3	3

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OUVan
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/10/2016 11:02:00 AM

Holding judgement about the 2017 class but Saul has put together two really good classes in a row. The Block/Taylor/Dartis/Carter/Culver group will keep this team near the top of the MAC for the next three seasons.

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/10/2016 11:55:03 AM

Post article on signees riddled with errors. They discuss Vander Plas as if he has already graduated high school.

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/10/2016 4:12:51 PM

Jeff McKinney wrote:

Post article on signees riddled with errors. They discuss Vander Plas as if he has already graduated high school.

Fascinating. With AJ Gareri - can someone tell me what "interior sliding" is in regards to basketball skills?

http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/11/ohio-bobcats...

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/11/2016 12:48:36 AM

So I gather the notion that Kaminski will apply for another year eligibility is not possible considering there wouldn't even be a scholarship open to him if his request was granted, or is he not even going to try?

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/11/2016 9:41:39 AM

OU_Country wrote:

Jeff McKinney wrote:

Post article on signees riddled with errors. They discuss Vander Plas as if he has already graduated high school.

Fascinating. With AJ Gareri - can someone tell me what "interior sliding" is in regards to basketball skills?

http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2016/11/ohio-bobcats...

NOt sure.... He also alludes to being at home in the Triangle. Not a lot of coaches using the Triangle. Must have been at a lot of this kid's games as the clips I see give no indicator of that in the clips.... If that just happens to be true he will really be at home in Saul's system which relies on smart players just playing ball. Not overly scripted and more free flowing in comparison to the last 2 mentors. I am more interesting in watching the progress of his ankle injury as the last FB game I saw him at he was still in an ankle brace from a mid summer injury.

I like VP and his mental and physical presence. Can't wait to see if our kid from South Carolina is going to blow up to be a huge diamond that got overlooked. Got skills and drive. Got to keep him healthy.

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/11/2016 10:17:12 AM

Chicken George wrote:

It seems like that option was ruled out some time ago, but Ohio has been moving forward as if he certainly won't be here beyond this year basically since he arrived. Not sure if he just decided not to bother or if he doesn't think it will be granted or what is the case.

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/12/2016 10:38:52 PM

I have never been one to closely follow recruiting but I think a priority has to be to get a great ball handler in the 2018 class.

Chicken George
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/13/2016 12:05:19 AM

So Wadley now redshirts. Does that put us over for next year?

Ted Thompson
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/13/2016 12:09:05 AM

Chicken George wrote:

So Wadley now redshirts. Does that put us over for next year?

No. According to Saul, he will transfer.

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Chicken George
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/13/2016 12:33:01 AM

Thanks for update. That seem odd?

OUVan
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/14/2016 11:24:14 AM

Chicken George wrote:

Thanks for update. That seem odd?

It does but he's probably on target to graduate and if you love the school but just want to change your basketball future this might be the way to go. He'll miss out on a year of practicing with his new team but doesn't have to find a new situation in a rush. Transferring now, especially if the decision didn't come until after school started would be problematic.

Monroe Slavin
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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/14/2016 5:17:05 PM

From a very small sample on the court this year and a quick read of the recruiting threads, it appears that the Saul person can recruit.

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RE: All three 2017 verbals are now signees

Posted: 11/14/2016 5:52:57 PM

OUVan wrote:

Chicken George wrote:

Thanks for update. That seem odd?

Wasn't Wadley considering transferring over the summer until he decided to stay at Ohio?

What a day at the Convo.....Wow!

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