[JT29]

Per Bucknuts:

To say that Ohio State basketball coach Thad Matta is happy with the progress of freshman wing Sam Thompson would be the understatement of the year.

“He’s been trying to be low-key about it to the media, but Sam’s really been breaking out in practice and Thad’s really excited about it,” a team source said. “(Thompson is) playing great on both ends of the floor. He’s turned into the one impact freshman that we needed.

“We needed one of those freshman guys to step up and join the ‘big four’ of Sully (Jared Sullinger), Will (Buford), DT (Deshaun Thomas) and (Aaron) Craft. Lenzelle (Smith Jr.) has been good as the fifth starter and (Evan) Ravenel has been solid as the first big off the bench.

“It was a great recruiting class Thad brought in, but we’re really not getting quality minutes out of anybody except Thompson. And you can look for his minutes to continue to rise. Thad loves the way he’s practicing and that’s what it’s all about around here.”

Thompson jumped sophomore Jordan Sibert on the depth chart two weeks ago and is now the first guard off the bench for the Buckeyes.

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[ringer]

Crazy athleticism.

[tcby99]

impressive athlete

[gamauter]

I heard before the season he reminded Matta of Evan T

[Bevo]

Sammy looks like a star in the making.

[east_ohio]

And Seibert slides down the depth chart.

[ejog]

Amir Williams will be very good down the road. Hope he stays a Buckeye. Probably not to many Mcdonalds All Americans riding the pines.

[Bevo]

Seibert and Ross - stay or transfer? Just a hunch.

[jimmacqueen]

This whole team will be really good the next 2-3 years, even if Matta doesn't bring in much else. One or two will leave early, but on the whole, a bunch of top-quality 4-year players.

[plotipod]

Scott is the best player on the bench but stuck playing behind Craft. It's hard to sit Craft but Scott deserves more minutes.

[jrccshoe]

Originally Posted by east_ohio

And Seibert slides down the depth chart.

I was beginning to wonder if Seibert left the team or something. I don't know much about Seibert, but, he plays consistently (when he gets a chance).......he's a better shooter than anyone else that comes off the bench.