'15 LA SG Christion Thompson (URI Signed LOI)

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Watson and Oneykaba are undersized post players. That ;eaves Hare after this season.
I can't think of any really good team that didn't have post presence.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

The only saving grace, Rod, is there is not a lot of super centers in the A-10, or college ball at all......

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

I am sure the staff would love a quality 3/4 star big, but if there isn't one to be had then stand down and see what happens in the Spring
you can win in the A10 and beyond with Hare, Martin, Watson and Iffy in this day and age. Also would be adding Butts to that next season. From my sources Poyser is a stud and you take him if he wants to come here.

I would be shocked if EC left after this season. I think he plays 3 here, at least.

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 9 years ago

I'm happy about the commitment.....Go RHody!!

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Profile finally added. Sorry for the delay, folks. Been a hectic week or so.

reckless jake · Unread post by **reckless jake** » 9 years ago

TP, regarding the profile, he spells his name Christion, with an 'o'.
Probably just a simple mistake due to catching up

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

reckless jake wrote:TP, regarding the profile, he spells his name Christion, with an 'o'.
Probably just a simple mistake due to catching up

Maybe I'm missing something, but it looks like it says Christion to me.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

TruePoint wrote:
reckless jake wrote:TP, regarding the profile, he spells his name Christion, with an 'o'.
Probably just a simple mistake due to catching up

Maybe I'm missing something, but it looks like it says Christion to me.

After I fixed it for ya.

Spook5365 · Unread post by **Spook5365** » 9 years ago

Once again, hyper accurate reporting by McNamara. Quick check of half dozen scouting services list Christion at 6' 4". Kevie insists on 6'3. Lame and lazy as usual.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:
TruePoint wrote:
reckless jake wrote:TP, regarding the profile, he spells his name Christion, with an 'o'.
Probably just a simple mistake due to catching up

Maybe I'm missing something, but it looks like it says Christion to me.
After I fixed it for ya.

Ah ok. Must have autocorrected then, because I know how to spell his name (as evidenced by the half dozen or so times I've spelled it correctly elsewhere in the thread.)

URI_IEP · Unread post by **URI_IEP** » 9 years ago

Spook5365 wrote:Once again, hyper accurate reporting by McNamara. Quick check of half dozen scouting services list Christion at 6' 4". Kevie insists on 6'3. Lame and lazy as usual.

Was his Dad here, too? I've only heard about (and seen pictures) of his Mom visiting.

From Kevie's "article," "On Sunday night, Thompson, a 6-foot-3 guard from Madison Prep in Baton Rouge, verbally committed to play for Dan Hurley and the URI Rams. Thompson and his father, a former LSU football player, spent the weekend at URI on an official campus visit."

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Yeah why wouldn't Kevin mention he was here with both parents? Koch didn't mention his dad being there did he?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

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RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 9 years ago

Welcome to the Rhody hoops family!

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 9 years ago

here is his announcement at his high school. http://www.nola.com/recruiting/index.ss ... homps.html

Smokinjimit · Unread post by **Smokinjimit** » 9 years ago

8 pts 5 rebounds first game this season

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

His team got crushed by Malik newman's team in the lighthouse classic. Came back and easily beat lee of Huntsville in 2nd game as Thompson had 11 points

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

So, in summation, our big hope for having a real shooter,
got 19 points in two high school games.
I'm underwhelmed.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

I thought that too.

I always make private jokes to myself when Matt Butler gets on the floor. Like the staff waited for Matt Butler to be delivered and when he got here his legs were not as advertised. His legs are just so skinny and he moves so gingerly. Can't be what they bought in the store could it?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Butler was a late pickup, the best they could get at the time I guess.

I doubt he'll see 4 years here.

This Thompson kid hopefully has more upside.

Not every recruit Dan brings in will be a home run. That's already obvious.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

You guys can't make assumptions about high school box scores if you don't see the games or aren't familiar with the team and the league. There are lots of reasons a guy's production might not jump off the page at that level.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:

Thanks Ace,
Good to see Christion settling in on his new team, Madison Prep Chargers.
In this game, Madison Prep beat an undefeated team Oauchita Parrish that was 5-0.
Madison Prep's Premier Player is Brandon Sampson, Top 50 Player not yet signed. So quite an achievement for Christion to receive the MVP.
http://verbalcommits.com/players/brandon-sampson

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Those uniforms are amazing!

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 9 years ago

Can't find any newspaper article about this tournament in LA. Where is it?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

Quick play, #25 in white

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

He not only can shoot, but he's got a good handle. Nice.

Hopefully he can play some D, too.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Dan told me that Thompson's game is similar to X, only he's bigger.
I'll take that!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

Rod, if he's got X's attitude, even better!

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

Nice lift and arc on the jumper.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

I was stunned to see people doubting this kid based on a couple high school box scores (that is like judging a team off of scrimmages you don't see!). One of the things this staff does best is identify talent, and I'm told they think they "stole" him. I would be shocked if this kid ends up not being a contributor.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Yes, we should never discuss anything on a discussion board.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

You can discuss anything you want. I was just surprised at people's opinions. Doesn't mean they aren't welcome to them.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 9 years ago

Where can I find stats of this guy for this year?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

http://theadvocate.com/sports/preps/111 ... tlandville

Madison Prep plays in the SemiFinals tonight in the East Baton Rouge/Bob Pettit/Coca-Cola Basketball Tournament. They won handlily yesterday.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

The Southern Lab team they beat is the Kittens......strange name for a boy's basketball team....not particularly intimidating....we are the mighty, mighty Kittens....

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 9 years ago

http://sulabschool.enschool.org/apps/pa ... 680&type=d
Fight song for the Kittens!
hahahaha i love it!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

Madison prep crushed Tara to move on to the championship game. Nice comment from the HC following last night's game referencing Christion.

"That's what we're trying to establish," Jones said. "Last year we were kind of a one-man team. This year we're trying to be more of a team. Christion has come in and done a fabulous job for us.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

His team won, and Thompson was named to the all-tournament team.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

http://highschoolsports.nola.com/news/a ... mpionship/

Thompson with 10 points and 9 rebounds in championship game victory

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

They beat the Kittens, the Bunnies and the Mice on their way to the title......

URI_IEP · Unread post by **URI_IEP** » 9 years ago

Ramulous wrote:They beat the Kittens, the Bunnies and the Mice on their way to the title......

DON'T. MOCK. THE. BUNNIES!!!

Tim: Follow. But! Follow only if ye be men of valor! For the entrance to this cave is guarded by a creature so foul, so cruel, that no man yet has fought with it... and lived! BONES of full fifty men lie *strewn* about its lair! So! Brave knights! If you do doubt your courage or your strength, come no further, for death awaits you all with nasty, big, pointy teeth...
[Makes fangs with his fingers and holds them in front of his mouth]
King Arthur: What an eccentric performance.
Tim: There he is!
King Arthur: Where?
Tim: There!
King Arthur: What? Behind the rabbit?
Tim: It *is* the rabbit!
King Arthur: You silly sod!
Tim: What?
King Arthur: You got us all worked up!
Tim: Well, that's no ordinary rabbit.
King Arthur: Ohh.
Tim: That's the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!
Sir Robin: You tit! I soiled my armor I was so scared!
Tim: Look, that rabbit's got a vicious streak a mile wide! It's a killer!
Sir Galahad: Get stuffed!
Tim: He'll do you up a treat, mate.
Sir Galahad: Oh, yeah?
Sir Robin: You manky Scots git!
Tim: I'm warning you!
Sir Robin: What's he do? Nibble your bum?
Tim: He's got huge, sharp... er... He can leap about. Look at the bones!
King Arthur: Go on, Bors. Chop his head off!
Sir Bors: Right! Silly little bleeder. One rabbit stew comin' right up!
[after Bors is killed by the killer rabbit]
Tim: I *warned* you, but did you listen to me? Oh, no, you *knew*, didn't you? Oh, it's just a harmless little *bunny*, isn't it?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

One of the all time classics.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 9 years ago

Christion Thompson-Kitten slayer
Sounds like a nice smart kid in that video

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

the depth of your twitter follows is impressive to say the least!! thx for the info

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

bigappleram wrote:the depth of your twitter follows is impressive to say the least!! thx for the info

A lot of times, pieces of information are brought to my attention, and I just pass them along.

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:
bigappleram wrote:the depth of your twitter follows is impressive to say the least!! thx for the info
A lot of times, pieces of information are brought to my attention, and I just pass them along.

Well then, whom shall we thank for the info, ace?!?? you know, inquiring minds and all...

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