Basketball Recruiting: Matt Thomas meets The Mayor

**ChrisMWilliams** · 06-28-2011, 06:37 PM

Finally caught up with Matt Thomas. Here's a recap of last week's unofficial visit.

Iowa State Basketball Recruiting: Matt Thomas meets The Mayor | Cyclone Fanatic

**clonedude** · 06-28-2011, 06:51 PM

Why doesn't he just commit already? We're easily his best offer by far.

I guess he's holding out for better offers, huh? Probably wants a Wisky offer?

**gocubs2118** · 06-28-2011, 06:59 PM

And I can't wait to see everyone give up on him if he does get a Wisconsin offer.

**State43** · 06-28-2011, 07:18 PM

He is only a sophmore, I had no idea where I would want to go at that age and I didn't play ball.

**Goclones1727** · 06-28-2011, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by State43

He is only a sophmore, I had no idea where I would want to go at that age and I didn't play ball.

Couldnt have said it better myself

**ItsCyence** · 06-28-2011, 08:13 PM

I would like to see this guy be like Thug Life Christopherson.

**cykadelic2** · 06-28-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by clonedude

Why doesn't he just commit already? We're easily his best offer by far.

I guess he's holding out for better offers, huh? Probably wants a Wisky offer?

You must have missed the memo that he is a 2013 kid, the recruiting process is just getting started for him.

**madcityCY** · 06-28-2011, 08:47 PM

Would be great to add another dead-nuts, eagle-eye, sharpshooter like Scott. Can always use a guy who can shoot like that. Of all the guys this staff has been recruiting, an ace shooter is the missing piece. Not to say guys like Okoro can't develop their shot, but this guy is already a great shooter.

I remember seeing some tweets from WisBBYearbook this past weekend. Thomas had some good games in a tournament. 30 pts, lots of threes, long-range.

From the tone of the article (if that can be judged), sounds like the visit went well.

**jahfg** · 06-28-2011, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by clonedude

Why doesn't he just commit already? We're easily his best offer by far.

I guess he's holding out for better offers, huh? Probably wants a Wisky offer?

You're usually a horrible troll, but this is especially bad work.

**crash_zone** · 06-28-2011, 10:37 PM

This kid is another reason why we need to start winning and FAST. Win, and these guys will may actually pick ISU.

**madcityCY** · 06-28-2011, 10:58 PM

found the tweets i mentioned earlier...

WisBBYearbook Mark Miller
29 for Matt Thomas of Onalaska in 69-60 loss to loaded East Troy.
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WisBBYearbook Mark Miller
Matt Thomas with 5 threes in first half vs. East Troy.
25 Jun

WisBBYearbook Mark Miller
Matt Thomas hits 30 footer late to key comeback. He finished with 13.
25 Jun

WisBBYearbook Mark Miller
Matt Thomas and Onalaska rally for victory over Tartan, Minn.
25 Jun

**madcityCY** · 07-07-2011, 10:33 PM

according to Mark Miller of @WisBBYearbook Thomas scored 42 pts in a game tonight.

WisBBYearbook Mark Miller
Matt Thomas just dropped 42. Didn't miss. Wow was he good.

http://twitter.com/#!/WisBBYearbook

**Frak** · 07-07-2011, 11:14 PM

I've heard about this European camp that was mentioned. Also, in the NBA draft coverage, it was mentioned that the Timberwolves had some of the best European scouting out there. I wonder when Fred is going to capitalize on that. Maybe someo of his Minnesota contacts could steer a few kids this way. Might be a nice addition down the line.

**ChrisMWilliams** · 07-07-2011, 11:23 PM

I talked to Thomas tonight. Said that he felt good out there. I'm hearing that he's had an impressive week.

**Goldfinger** · 07-08-2011, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by Frak

I've heard about this European camp that was mentioned. Also, in the NBA draft coverage, it was mentioned that the Timberwolves had some of the best European scouting out there. I wonder when Fred is going to capitalize on that. Maybe someo of his Minnesota contacts could steer a few kids this way. Might be a nice addition down the line.

Vanderbilt just got a comittment from a German wing who is supposed to be very good. The other school he was considering-Iowa State.