Austin Grandstaff told @CBSSports he plans to visit SMU

[Balatro Diabolus Ex]

Aussies are really developing kids right now. I was taking a look at their national roster moving forward and it's dangerous. adding kids like Exum and Simmons is gonna help. I'm not sure where Maker fits in

Maker is an Australian citizen and technically eligible to play for their national team. He has said that he wants to play for Australia in the Olympics, but made no move to participate in their program. As far as I know, he hasn't been back to Australia in a couple of years. This is just my impression, but it seems like his "guardian" calls all the shots for Thon and his little brother, and that means they play in alot of tournaments sponsored by Adidas. Just my impression.

For those who dont know who we're talking about, Thon Maker is a 7'1" kid who's game is being compared to Kevin Durant. He's very well traveled. He was born in Sudan, but the family emigrated to Australia to escape the civil war in Africa, and they became Australian citizens. Thon was spotted by a basketball coach who became his "Guardian" and they moved to the US, he's gone to schools in New Orleans and Virginia, and now he's living in Canada. He played for awhile at Canada's Athletic Institute (not sure if that's a school, or not, but his Guardian coaches there,) and now he's at Orangeville Prep. He tried and failed to get reclassified into the 2015 class, and is now one of the top recruits in class of 2016. He'll be a one and done college player, he's already stated he doesnt care about college, the NBA is where he's headed. He'd be a lottery pick right now, if he were eligible for the draft.

He's said he wants to play for Australia's Olympic team, and I'm sure they'd be happy to have him, but he hasnt made any effort to actually participate with their national team.

[blackoutpony]

I can't wait for the lethal message board potential of footballdad and Grandstaffdad.

Shame it can't include BarefieldMom too

[ponyboy]

Let's loop her back in.

[ponyboy]

Jon, check your PM.

[OhioBrownFan]

I feel like I can shed a little light on this subject. Austin left Ohio State because of personal things that he is dealing with. Not because of frustration with coaching, playing time, ect. Some of it, sure. But the catalyst is not because of that. Moving back closer to Texas alleviates the personal concerns.

That said, I think he's going to be a hell of a player and he already is a great shooter. He needs to add a mid-range game and learn how to put the ball on the wood, work off the dribble more, but he's got great length, height and shooting ability. Would be a very good get for just about any team. He has a particular skill-set (shooting) that many players are lacking.

[gostangs]

He may be a great shooter, but if he is going to play for SMU he is going to have to learn how to love to play defense. No exceptions.

[Rebel10]

I feel like I can shed a little light on this subject. Austin left Ohio State because of personal things that he is dealing with. Not because of frustration with coaching, playing time, ect. Some of it, sure. But the catalyst is not because of that. Moving back closer to Texas alleviates the personal concerns.

That said, I think he's going to be a hell of a player and he already is a great shooter. He needs to add a mid-range game and learn how to put the ball on the wood, work off the dribble more, but he's got great length, height and shooting ability. Would be a very good get for just about any team. He has a particular skill-set (shooting) that many players are lacking.

If the personal thing is that he has a child then moving close to home would definitely help.

[smupony94]

@HarryFroling: Happy New Year! Big college news this month hopefully, after my visits!!!! , I. Where do you guys think?

[SMUstangs22]

Come on SMU

[Rebel10]

@HarryFroling: Happy New Year! Big college news this month hopefully, after my visits!!!! , I. Where do you guys think?

Looks like he is milking the publicity. We will see who gets the whole carton of milk.

[Dutch]

I feel like I can shed a little light on this subject. Austin left Ohio State because of personal things that he is dealing with. Not because of frustration with coaching, playing time, ect. Some of it, sure. But the catalyst is not because of that. Moving back closer to Texas alleviates the personal concerns.

That said, I think he's going to be a hell of a player and he already is a great shooter. He needs to add a mid-range game and learn how to put the ball on the wood, work off the dribble more, but he's got great length, height and shooting ability. Would be a very good get for just about any team. He has a particular skill-set (shooting) that many players are lacking.

No need to beat around the bush. His dad said to the press he has a newborn.


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[Puckhead48E]

I feel like I can shed a little light on this subject. Austin left Ohio State because of personal things that he is dealing with. Not because of frustration with coaching, playing time, ect. Some of it, sure. But the catalyst is not because of that. Moving back closer to Texas alleviates the personal concerns.

That said, I think he's going to be a hell of a player and he already is a great shooter. He needs to add a mid-range game and learn how to put the ball on the wood, work off the dribble more, but he's got great length, height and shooting ability. Would be a very good get for just about any team. He has a particular skill-set (shooting) that many players are lacking.

No need to beat around the bush. His dad said to the press he has a newborn.


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Well, maybe a little more beating around and little less bush might have helped him there...or is that to soon?

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[PonySnob]

@HarryFroling: Happy New Year! Big college news this month hopefully, after my visits!!!! , I. Where do you guys think?

Looks like he is milking the publicity. We will see who gets the whole carton of milk.

[whitwiki]

How bout post the chick who popped out at a basketball game? More relevant

[OhioBrownFan]

I feel like I can shed a little light on this subject. Austin left Ohio State because of personal things that he is dealing with. Not because of frustration with coaching, playing time, ect. Some of it, sure. But the catalyst is not because of that. Moving back closer to Texas alleviates the personal concerns.

That said, I think he's going to be a hell of a player and he already is a great shooter. He needs to add a mid-range game and learn how to put the ball on the wood, work off the dribble more, but he's got great length, height and shooting ability. Would be a very good get for just about any team. He has a particular skill-set (shooting) that many players are lacking.

No need to beat around the bush. His dad said to the press he has a newborn.


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Ah, didn't know he made that publicly available. I wasn't trying to be cryptic. But the best way to lose information from good sources is to start talking about the things that are brought up in private. Nor is it really my style to comment on personal [deleted]. But yes, the newborn was really making it tough on him.

At any rate, the kid can flat out ball and whoever gets him is getting someone that can improve their team on Day 1. Quickness laterally needs to improve, but it will with time. Athleticism is there.