landrus13
The JSW Level
Where do you guys think that Justin Gant will end up playing college basketball?
I am going to say hopefully Indiana State.
I am going to say hopefully Indiana State.
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Where does Justin Gant end up?
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Butler? Talk about a kick in the teeth to all the hometown fans...
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Gauer22
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Indiana St!
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I-State, duh!
Miami, Ohio a close second...
Miami, Ohio a close second...
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blueblazer
The Starter Level
Gauer22
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Yeah ironic that his first post would would be something to that effect - I mean don't get our hopes up or anything. But we would be very happy to have Gant.
Local kids:
Jake Odum (THS)
RJ Mahurin (Rockville)
Lucas Eitle (Marshall)
Logan Eitle (Marshall)
Justin Gant (THN)
I really like that flavor!
landrus13
The JSW Level
I really hope that Justin Gant is coming to Indiana State. He would be a nice addition to the Sycamores for years to come.
SycamoreinTexas
The All-American Level
Do you really think ISU could compete in the Missouri Valley if these were our 5 main players?
I don't think anyone seriously believes that the Eitels will be major contributors to any success that we have over the next four years. However, they are walk-ons, and will most likely be quality practice players who aren't costing us a thing, as far as scholarships go. Plus, you never know when a walk-on will blossom beyond what anyone could have foreseen. Harry Marshall being a good example of that.
I've seen people complaining about our freshman class on the other board, as well. RJ and JO will be quality players, and the Eitels don't cost us anything, plus give us a local flavor. So what's the problem???
I've seen people complaining about our freshman class on the other board, as well. RJ and JO will be quality players, and the Eitels don't cost us anything, plus give us a local flavor. So what's the problem???
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SycamoreFBGM
The Starter Level
I would say no we couldn't. I have only seen Gant play 5 or 6 times and really wasn't too impressed. He seemed like he wanted to play outside more than inside. I have seen RJ play several times (20-25) and I just do not think he is a D-1 basketball player. He can shoot don't get me wrong but he is slow, can't jump, can't play D, and as of now will not be able to play in the post.
Not to compare the two, but that's exactly what all the "experts" said about Bird. And we don't need "Bird," we just need a kid that can play some ball. I think you're wrong, but we'll just have to wait and see, right? That's why they play the games!!! :bigsmile:
When talking about RJ:
Ok, so here is what I get from this - he can do everything that Brant can do, but better? right? RJ is about as pure of shooter as you are going to find, I think he could really surprise some people. But if you are telling me that RJ couldn't play for this team that we are putting on the floor tonight vs. MUS then your dead wrong. Now a month ago when Kelly, Lathan and Koang were all healthy, doubtful. Although I would play him in place of Brant 9 times out of 10.
I have seen both RJ and Gant play and they are different players. RJ is a much better shooter than Gant, might be a better shooter than anyone currently on Indiana States roster. Gant is a step or two quicker than RJ and much more explosive, Gant is also much more of a physical player than RJ. I think that RJ can guard Gant just fine and Gant could guard him.
We know 2 things for sure about RJ though, yes he is slow and yes he can shoot the rock. The rest is YTBD
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So what you're saying is you haven't seen ISU or any other MVC play, or in the 5 or 6 times you've seen Gant play, presumably Terre Haute North games, you haven't noticed that a big part of what they do has Gant and Thomas Anderson play on the perimeter, and that a great deal of what they do is pass and catch between Gant and Anderson, mostly via high/low.
Do you really think ISU recruited Mahurin or is recruiting Gant to be post players? Both will have gain bulk to be consistent in MVC, but that's coming in both instances. You don't get too many kids at 6'8" with the skill set of either, and Mahurin's case, since he is already there, ISU will be able to run a great deal of their offense through him, if they wish as a highly skilled PF as he gains the required strength to carry possessions.
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Sycamores22
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I think personally Gant will end up going to ISU. Miami(OH) is high on his radar because of their business school. I recently found out Butler was at the THN vs. Sullivan game and they have pretty much closed the book on Justin after that little incident.
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They have not closed the book after the Sullivan game.
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Sycamores22
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Well I personally saw a Butler coach get up and walk out when it happened. I am sorry Mr. Jim R.
Little Eddie
The All-MVC Level
I heard RJ is a lot like Dane Watts from CU...not a bad player to be compared to in my opinion. Hopefully he pans out as such...