For what it's worth though, a lot of players will play the point, or center, in high school and not touch it in college. Baseball also has the equivalent, with almost all major college and pro recruits playing either shortstop or center, or pitching, or both, in high school.ramster wrote:PeterRamTime wrote:Nothing but good things from Christion in this!
Coach mentions that he played some POINT GUARD for them.
http://www.coxhub.com/articles/christion-thompson-wants-to-win-an-a-10-player-of-the-year-award
Actually the Head Coach said in the video in the that "Christian plays very unselfish and that he has been our Point Guard for the entire season"
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Yes especially in baseball. Many kids play shortstop and eventually move to 2nd, 3rd or outfield, Many pitchers also play 1st base, or just about anywhere and are often outstanding hitters in HS.
But it is significant that Christion's coach stated in this video that he had been their Point Guard all year. I had not read anything up to this time that indictated that he had been the primary PG. He did have 10 assists in one game I read about which tells a story in itself.
Overall good to hear he can play both positions. There will be intense competition this year for Playing Time, and the depth of talent will contnue to enhance. Competition is better for everyone - will make them all work harder during the off season.
But it is significant that Christion's coach stated in this video that he had been their Point Guard all year. I had not read anything up to this time that indictated that he had been the primary PG. He did have 10 assists in one game I read about which tells a story in itself.
Overall good to hear he can play both positions. There will be intense competition this year for Playing Time, and the depth of talent will contnue to enhance. Competition is better for everyone - will make them all work harder during the off season.
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News on Thompson's Teammate Brandon Sampson who reopened his recruiting when St John's changed HCs.
A visit with new St. John’s coach Chris Mullin is planned for the days ahead. Legendary coach Larry Brown of SMU has visited Sampson, and he has a visit set with the Mustangs next weekend.
Alabama and its new head coach, former Southern star and NBA player Avery Johnson, is now in the mix. Johnson is set to visit the Madison Prep campus within the next two weeks, Jones said.
Oklahoma State also has jumped into the picture; OSU assistant Butch Pierre is a Louisiana native and former LSU assistant. LSU remains on the list, but Sampson’s desire to play as a freshman would make it difficult for him to join the guard-wealthy Tigers
http://theadvocate.com/sports/12081899- ... or-madison
A visit with new St. John’s coach Chris Mullin is planned for the days ahead. Legendary coach Larry Brown of SMU has visited Sampson, and he has a visit set with the Mustangs next weekend.
Alabama and its new head coach, former Southern star and NBA player Avery Johnson, is now in the mix. Johnson is set to visit the Madison Prep campus within the next two weeks, Jones said.
Oklahoma State also has jumped into the picture; OSU assistant Butch Pierre is a Louisiana native and former LSU assistant. LSU remains on the list, but Sampson’s desire to play as a freshman would make it difficult for him to join the guard-wealthy Tigers
http://theadvocate.com/sports/12081899- ... or-madison
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Going back to Disano article in September
"He’ll be a big addition for us. He's skilled, can play either the 1 or the 2 and has a terrific basketball IQ," Jones said. "He will start at the point for us this year. He can shoot it from deep, is a strong kid and an underrated defender. Coach Hurley and Rhode Island are getting a steal. He’s one helluva player."
http://www.coxhub.com/articles/louisian ... its-to-uri
"He’ll be a big addition for us. He's skilled, can play either the 1 or the 2 and has a terrific basketball IQ," Jones said. "He will start at the point for us this year. He can shoot it from deep, is a strong kid and an underrated defender. Coach Hurley and Rhode Island are getting a steal. He’s one helluva player."
http://www.coxhub.com/articles/louisian ... its-to-uri
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Madison Prep outside of #25 (Thompson), and #0 (Sampson), has a very tall interior player. I wouldn't be surprised if he were 6'9+.
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It's probably Josh LeBlanc, a freshman who is or is going to be a national recruit. I think he is listed at about 6'6".
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Looks like Christion has some lofty goals for next season.
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That is great, people who put their goals in writing achieve them at a much higher rate than those who do not.
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Shoot for the stars, reach the moon by accident. Good job by Christion.
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Have to be very excited to get a look at the whole roster. Guys coming in. The young players that made up our team all taking another step towards manhood. Lots to see.
In Thompson videos I've seen the game seems very easy to him. He doesn't seem to be pressing the whole time but just flashing dominance nonchalantly. There's not much video though.
In Thompson videos I've seen the game seems very easy to him. He doesn't seem to be pressing the whole time but just flashing dominance nonchalantly. There's not much video though.
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Christion Thompson @mooosiee
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finished the school year with a 4.0
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finished the school year with a 4.0
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