Jared Sullinger

KingOfSpaeds · (#1)

Do you think he will be back next year? Do you think anyone else will be leaving the team besides Burford after this year

chs71 · (#2)

If Sullinger is ready for the NBA the Buckeyes would have beat Kansas.

That doesn't mean an NBA team won't pay him to sit on the bench.

LHSports · (#3)

I think if he leaves now he would be around the 10th pick

if he stays another year he could potentially be a top 5 pick

I think he goes though.

I think DsT leaves as well.

KingOfSpaeds · (#4)

I don't see Thomas leaving , I could see Sullinger leaving this year. Craft has too much love of Ohio State to leave early I think.

Bevo · (#5)

As much as the opportunity to play professionally is enticing, Aaron Craft is also all about the education and he wants to be there to help his sis out as a frosh on campus. Craft is investing a lot of effort in getting into the major necessary to go to medical school. He stays.

Thomas, according to the Dispatch this morning, is now a father. All the more reason to follow the dough. I thought he improved more than anyone this year in a lot of different areas.

Sully will go. This staying to improve your draft status doesn't always work out. (See Will B.) His game will be the same next year as this year and last year. He has a lot of positives. Shoots very well and goes to the rack; I think he'll be a decent pro. Just not a great jumper or post player; I think he'll be better than people believe.
He's been ripped a lot the last day or so. I thought he gave the Bucks two real good years.

sleeper · (#6)

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Originally Posted by KingOfSpaeds

I don't see Thomas leaving , I could see Sullinger leaving this year. Craft has too much love of Ohio State to leave early I think.

Craft is a 4 year player. No chance in the NBA.

KingOfSpaeds · (#7)

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-bas...bout-nba-plans

From reading this article seems like Sullinger is still mourning over the lost and Thomas will most likely go if there is a good deal involved.

Pudge · (#8)

I think they all stay.

There is some concern about Sullinger's back problems. If he can't handle a 40 game schedule in college, there is no way he can handle 82 in the NBA. He needs to prove his back is OK.

Also, if they can develop Amir Williams over the summer, and move Jared to a power forward position next season, his draft stock will improve.

Just my opinion.

Bevo · (#9)

Sleeper - I agreed with you but different sources say that Craft has a lot of interested scouts from the NBA. I know the downside; they are guys his size playing in the Show. He has an unusual skill set.

sleeper · (#10)

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Sleeper - I agreed with you but different sources say that Craft has a lot of interested scouts from the NBA. I know the downside; they are guys his size playing in the Show. He has an unusual skill set.

There is no NBA team that would draft Aaron Craft and there is no NBA team that would give him a spot on their roster. The NBA doesn't place much on defensive talent unless you are a 7' shot blocker.

MrMcCluskie · (#11)

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Originally Posted by Pudge

I think they all stay.

There is some concern about Sullinger's back problems. If he can't handle a 40 game schedule in college, there is no way he can handle 82 in the NBA. He needs to prove his back is OK.

Also, if they can develop Amir Williams over the summer, and move Jared to a power forward position next season, his draft stock will improve.

Just my opinion.

Great point on Sullinger it would help him a lot. There are teams out there that could take a chance on him now but why not stay and try to develop into something that would actually work in the NBA.
Williams has great upside and he has the size and ability to really make an impact right away next year. The way Matta is though Ravenell will probably be playing in front of him.

longtoothtiger · (#12)

It is time for Thomas and Sullinger to cash in the lottery ticket they both have. Do not Stay Think Greg Oden

NC Rattlesnake · (#13)

He's a cry baby.

KingOfSpaeds · (#14)

I think if Craft still has the heart to want to play I think NBA scouts would love having a guy like Craft on their team.

sleeper · (#15)

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Originally Posted by KingOfSpaeds

I think if Craft still has the heart to want to play I think NBA scouts would love having a guy like Craft on their team.

He might if he develops an extremely consistent 3 point shot. That is probably his only chance, and even then it'll be second round.

He'll play overseas if he wants too.

east_ohio · (#16)

As much as I want both to stay (Sullinger & Thomas) it's all about the money. Play or not, sit on the bench, both we be $$$$$$$ airs.

I believe that Sullinger knows these college years will be the best years of his life, his brother seems to remind him of this. Jared might be on 5-7 NBA teams in his short career but he will be a "Buckeye" for ever and that's were his pride and love will always be. I'd love to see him stay and be a four time first team AA and the schools all time leading scorer, he will be remembered longer and by more people for that then anything he will ever do in the NBA.

There are things that money can't buy and are worth much more. Four years playing at OSU is clearly one.

Bevo · (#17)

He's gone; doesn't make much sense to come back for the third and not do the fourth. He won't do four because he won't be there for three. I think he'll be a good pro - low double figure scorer; close to 7-8 boards a game.

sleeper · (#18)

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Originally Posted by east_ohio

As much as I want both to stay (Sullinger & Thomas) it's all about the money. Play or not, sit on the bench, both we be $$$$$$$ airs.

I believe that Sullinger knows these college years will be the best years of his life, his brother seems to remind him of this. Jared might be on 5-7 NBA teams in his short career but he will be a "Buckeye" for ever and that's were his pride and love will always be. I'd love to see him stay and be a four time first team AA and the schools all time leading scorer, he will be remembered longer and by more people for that then anything he will ever do in the NBA.

There are things that money can't buy and are worth much more. Four years playing at OSU is clearly one.

Well said.

14Red · (#19)

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Originally Posted by KingOfSpaeds

I don't see Thomas leaving , I could see Sullinger leaving this year. Craft has too much love of Ohio State to leave early I think.

Why would Craft leave early, he wouldn't get drafted...

14Red · (#20)

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Originally Posted by east_ohio

As much as I want both to stay (Sullinger & Thomas) it's all about the money. Play or not, sit on the bench, both we be $$$$$$$ airs.

I believe that Sullinger knows these college years will be the best years of his life, his brother seems to remind him of this. Jared might be on 5-7 NBA teams in his short career but he will be a "Buckeye" for ever and that's were his pride and love will always be. I'd love to see him stay and be a four time first team AA and the schools all time leading scorer, he will be remembered longer and by more people for that then anything he will ever do in the NBA.

There are things that money can't buy and are worth much more. Four years playing at OSU is clearly one.

Sullinger's in a tough spot, the longer he stays, his flaws are more revealed. He's not going to get quicker or jump higher. His draft stock will go down if he stays, no doubt about it. He's a great college player that is going to struggle in the NBA.