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Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:06 pm to Pilot Tiger
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apparently he's the best hs player in the country, regardless of age
Ben Simmons disagrees.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:08 pm to SPEEDY
i don't care what his stats are. that height/athleticism and those skills/coordination are rare as frick, let alone for a 16 year old
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:08 pm to KG5989
Thon will look good in that Tar Heel blue for 2 years 
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:09 pm to RTR America
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Why are you laughing at that? He's right.
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Maker also shot 40 percent from the field and 3-for-17 from the three-point line during EYBL play last season and averaged 8.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in 18 games for Boo Williams.
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Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:11 pm to VABuckeye
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EYBL weeds out the great from the not so great.
for the respective age groups
the one issue i have with this kid is that he's likely going to be a big pussy, based on how he plays at 16
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:13 pm to wallowinit
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Elite 2016 big man Thon Maker is one of the top attractions of this year's event, and he delivered in the adidas USA select team's matchup with the French U20 National Team scoring 22 points on 9/16 from the field in a 77-67 loss. Averaging 13.9 points and 7.7 points per-game for Team Loaded VA in the inaugural season of adidas AAU-circuit, the Gauntlet, the Sudanese born big man has been among the most hyped players in all of youth basketball recently due to his blend of size and skill in addition to his unique backstory that took him across the globe before he landed at the Carlisle School in Virginia.
Knocking down a number of jump shots over the course of today's game, Maker's unusually deft perimeter stroke for a player his size was obvious, as he was able to score from the midrange both off the dribble and when facing up and even connected on the lone three-pointer he attempted. Taking and making a number of difficult, off-balance shots, Maker's fluid mechanics are highlighted by terrific follow through which coupled with his size and footwork, help him overcome his sometimes questionable shot selection, making him a difficult matchup.
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That is future #1 pick written all over it
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:16 pm to RTR America
Team Loaded, huh?
I'll probably see him in DC or Richmond at the certified events later in July.
I'll probably see him in DC or Richmond at the certified events later in July.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:16 pm to PrimeTime Money
Who hasn't heard of Thon Maker, gall..
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:18 pm to SlowFlowPro
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i don't care what his stats are. that height/athleticism and those skills/coordination are rare as frick, let alone for a 16 year old
Haven't seen that since Darko Milicic
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:18 pm to RTR America
quote:Best player doesn't always equal the highest potential.
Why are you laughing at that? He's right.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:23 pm to shel311
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:26 pm to SPEEDY
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Haven't seen that since Darko Milicic
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:29 pm to PrimeTime Money
His highlight tape is deceiving….I read he doesn't perform well against good players on the AAU circuit
ETA: beat to it
ETA: beat to it
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:36 pm to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:41 pm to PrimeTime Money
All this kid needs is a private workout in front of 2-3 scouts with nothing but a folding chair and his legend will be complete.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:49 pm to RTR America
Yes... but someone said hes the best basketball player in high school right now, regardless of age.
And that is just not true. Does he have the most potential and highest ceiling? No doubt. But he also has a long way to go before he reaches that potential.
Today, right now, Ben Simmons is the best high school basketball player in the country.
Hell, both of them were at the NBPA Camp and went head to head. Simmons outplayed him and won the MVP of the tourney. The scouts there said he had his way when he went up against Maker, scoring 20points and bringing down 5 rebs on him in a variety of ways. Maker had 10pts and 6rebs.
And after the NBPA Top100 camp, scouts and analysts said there is no doubt that Simmons is the best high school basketball player in the country. He was flat out dominant at the camp going against the best of the best in high school basketball. The NBPA Top100 camp is arguably the most elite high school basketball camp. And Simmons was the best there and it wasnt close.
And that is just not true. Does he have the most potential and highest ceiling? No doubt. But he also has a long way to go before he reaches that potential.
Today, right now, Ben Simmons is the best high school basketball player in the country.
Hell, both of them were at the NBPA Camp and went head to head. Simmons outplayed him and won the MVP of the tourney. The scouts there said he had his way when he went up against Maker, scoring 20points and bringing down 5 rebs on him in a variety of ways. Maker had 10pts and 6rebs.
And after the NBPA Top100 camp, scouts and analysts said there is no doubt that Simmons is the best high school basketball player in the country. He was flat out dominant at the camp going against the best of the best in high school basketball. The NBPA Top100 camp is arguably the most elite high school basketball camp. And Simmons was the best there and it wasnt close.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:51 pm to D011ahbi11
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Everyone
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:55 pm to KG5989
Malik Newman > Ben Simmons
Posted on 6/30/14 at 8:02 pm to RTR America
he use to go to country day in NOLA
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