AT's "hype"

[brocks]

Whelliston's CHN article asks whether Anthony Thompson will "live up to the hype." I'm wondering what hype he's talking about. I'd actually LIKE to hear some hype, but all I recall is that he's doing well in workouts and has gained some weight.

Obviously without having seen him play a D-I game, anyone have some reprorts on his potential that I haven't heard?

[bugregshu]

I think the hype has to do with how we decided to redshirt him because we think he can be a major contributor, and also how he was a top 30 center coming out of high school. Most major basketball recruiting sites would have probably looked at our '07 class and picked AT out as the best recruit.

[Big Mike]

I agree that AT had some hype out of high school and was ranked pretty high....he seems to run the floor very good for a big...lets hope the extra weight does not slow him down....can't wait to see him on the court!

[Chico]

I forgot about AT. Now I am excited to get the season going.

[Scouter]

Nance

Nantz.

[mexicobufan]

This is a question so dont beat me up. Is there another player in the MVC like AT? I know you guys know the other teams better than I do but I cant come up with anyone in the MVC with ATs height and his ability to run the floor?

[MacabreMob]

I'm sure KW has a "first-hand" perception of Bradley Fans hype and expectation. KW obviously knows a lot about Bradley to write an article about how Bradley is a renegade program - he must get some "inside" and "up-close" opinions from people who follow the program closely.

[Scouter]

I'm sure KW has a "first-hand" perception of Bradley Fans hype and expectation. KW obviously knows a lot about Bradley to write an article about how Bradley is a renegade program - he must get some "inside" and "up-close" opinions from people who follow the program closely.

Where did that come from?

[MacabreMob]

Where did that come from?

Brocks was wondering what hype Whelliston was talking about regarding Thompson.

I didn't read Whelliston's hype... but if he had some, I gave my thoughts on where it would be coming from.

[ph]

I'd say the "hype" was Jim Les (On his radio show last season) saying "offensively, AT is the second best big man I've ever coached." (POB was #1)

Although that statement may be more fact than hype

[Scouter]

Brocks was wondering what hype Whelliston was talking about regarding Thompson.

I didn't read Whelliston's hype... but if he had some, I gave my thoughts on where it would be coming from.

My mistake, Mob. I thought you were referring to the other KW.

[Scouter]

if you're going to get picky, then...Richard Phelps..

I don't even know what that means. Should I?

[it's boogie time]

On this current roster, isn't AT the highest rated recruit coming out of high school that came directly to BU (I thought he was 3 stars from one recruiting service)? I think the hype was tempered a bit on this board from his performance two years ago in a high school tournament the Peoria area.

To me, AT & WE seem to be the wildcard in factoring how the season is going to go.

[SFP]

Boogie I agree, if AT and WE can both play long stretches and we can get around 25 serviceable minutes a game between SS and DC at the 5 that will allow TW to play the 3 for long stretches of the game which we all know will be a mis-match for any team to cover. Also, that would allow AW to play the 2 much more! Talk about going big!

[real fan]

A.T., Will, David and Sam need to be a force inside as far as rebounding, defense, and scoring threats, I believe A.T. could be our next great shot blocker ; I also believe that our bigs will be the reason that BU. can have a good season or great season as our guards will be good.