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5 Star Cam Thomas Projected to LSU

Posted on 10/11/19 at 4:17 am
Posted by PhillyFan1994
Member since Sep 2012
2032 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 4:17 am
2020 5-Star SG Cam Thomas out of VA is projected to commit to LSU on 247sports. LINK

Thomas led the top HS league in the country, the Nike EYBL, in scoring this summer at 29.5 PPG while leading his team to the semifinals. He would be a huge get for LSU given the departure of Stan Mays and potentially Javonte Smart as well. He is about 6'4 and is a super confident sharpshooter with range past the 3 pt line. He may remind some of Chris Jackson with his ability to score from anywhere. Hopefully LSU can pull through and solidify this commitment.

Here are some highlights of Cam from this past EYBL season.
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This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 1:04 pm
Posted by LSU Patrick
Member since Jan 2009
73470 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 4:23 am to
Signing guys like this on the reg is what we need to stay on top.
Posted by WhySoSerious
No.
Member since Jan 2014
765 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 4:52 am to
Game looks similar to Austin Rivers coming out of high school.
Posted by PhillyFan1994
Member since Sep 2012
2032 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 5:16 am to
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Game looks similar to Austin Rivers coming out of high school.


I can definitely see that comparison but there are a few things I think he did better than Rivers coming out of HS. The clip i posted didnt show it as mu h but I think Cam is much more comfortable scoring as a non-ball-handler (ala Ray Allen) than Rivers was. Part of Rivers downfall was that he was too ball dominant and incapable of scoring by coming off of screens and from the catch and shoot. Also, I think Cam has a better left hand than Rivers. Rivers got away with it in HS because he was so much better than everyone else but he was incredibly right hand dominant and never really developed his ability to use his off hand. I think Cam is in a much better spot from that regard (once again the clip I posted may not show it as much). I dont think Cam is a one and done but I do think he wil be a great 2-3 year player who will definitely rack up some All SEC accolades and probably even some All American honors in his later years. He averaged 30 a game on a super talented team in a super talented league this summer. He also played with potential top 5 pick Cole Anthony on Oak Hill last year and was the team's leading scorer. He is a guy who will definitely be able to put up points in college and should have a solid PG setting him up in either Jalen Cook or James Bishop (and maybe Javonte if he stays). I could see Cam having a college career similar to Buddy Hield or Marcus Thornton. His size may hurt him in the NBA but it wont affect him in college as much.
Posted by GeauxTime9
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Dec 2010
6391 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 6:59 am to
I hope we get 2 bag men for this kid.
Posted by luciouslou
Lafayette
Member since Jun 2017
6696 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:02 am to
I still don't know how we are doing this
Posted by UnluckyTiger
Member since Sep 2003
35712 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:11 am to
This class is going to be incredible, just sit back and watch.
Posted by PhillyFan1994
Member since Sep 2012
2032 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:18 am to
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I still don't know how we are doing this


A whole lot of strong arse offers I presume... Hey everyone else is doing it Lol
Posted by luciouslou
Lafayette
Member since Jun 2017
6696 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:31 am to
We all know how dirty of a business basketball is. It's been uncovered obviously. I'm sure the NCAA is watching us like a hawk after the most recent incident. How the hell are we doing this? let's be honest none of these 5 star recruits are going anywhere for free
Posted by tigersbb
Member since Oct 2012
10279 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:52 am to
quote:


I can definitely see that comparison but there are a few things I think he did better than Rivers coming out of HS. The clip i posted didnt show it as mu h but I think Cam is much more comfortable scoring as a non-ball-handler (ala Ray Allen)


Similar to former Tiger Ronnie Henderson who was a big time scorer.
Posted by GeauxTigers9907
Houston
Member since Dec 2015
530 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:55 am to
He’s spoken
Posted by ItsThatDude12
Giving out Mercy Knees
Member since Apr 2009
9927 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 8:39 am to
Only strong arse offers round here
Posted by EasterEgg
New Orleans Metro
Member since Sep 2018
4810 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 9:02 am to
Great news. But for about 3/4 of a second I was like "what the hell position on the gridiron is SG; is that on the line?" I forget that basketball is popular again. Hope we actually land him!
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 9:05 am to
Will
fricking
Wade
Posted by ForeverLSU5
Member since Mar 2019
1973 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 9:10 am to
A buddy of mine is tight with the staff and he said that Cam literally did not miss during his workout on his visit.
Posted by tigerbait2010
PNW
Member since May 2006
29132 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 9:11 am to
Unlucky baw, give the fans a hint <3


Eta: actually I just read the tiger wrap for basketball...my lawd
This post was edited on 10/11/19 at 10:04 am
Posted by Fake News
Member since Oct 2019
42 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 9:25 am to
If everybody already assumes we are paying then we might as well keep paying. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t
This post was edited on 10/11/19 at 9:26 am
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
66405 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 10:16 am to
This would be massive
Posted by EXPLAYER
Member since Jul 2017
10786 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 10:45 am to
Heard we win a few battles with Dule and Kentucky type schools for recruits . We def coming!
Posted by TheRoarRestoredInBR
Member since Dec 2004
30279 posts
Posted on 10/11/19 at 11:02 am to
Will Wade, this LSU Powerhouse Hoops Program being built, you overwhelm me with tears of joy!



Woody, you gotta start working on PMAC 2.0 plans!
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