Terp Basketball Recruiting Target Johnny O'Bryant to LSU?
by Ben Broman on Oct 7, 2010 4:50 PM EDT
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Well, this...is bad. Per RebelGrove (the Rivals Ole Miss site) writer Neal McCready, Maryland men's basketball recruiting target Johnny O'Bryant will announce to LSU next week. I'll let you read the rest of it:
Johnny O'Bryant will announce his commitment to LSU next week, per two sources familiar with his recruiting.
Neal McCready
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First off, I'd say you shouldn't put 100% stock into this. I'm not an old-media-"Twitter-is-the-devil" type of guy, but with a relatively unproven source, it isn't certain 'til its certain. JOB going to LSU is plausible, especially because they were supposed to be one of the final 2 with Maryland, but I wouldn't take the word as 100% golden. Of course, don't discount it, either.
Secondly, if this is true, and it probably is, it sucks. But just because it sucks doesn't mean its a Chicken Little situation. The sky isn't falling, at least not yet. Yes, O'Bryant was Maryland's #1 big man target - maybe #1 overall target - and certainly a game-changer as far as Maryland's lineup goes. Landing him would've been a lot of progress and would make for a lot of happy fans.
But Maryland got in on this one late. O'Bryant was a national recruit, and Maryland recruited him for maybe six months and was one of his top 4 choices, maybe his #2. There are no moral victories, be it in the real game or in recruiting, but this wasn't a collapse.
(For those saying that it's a bad choice, there's some logical standard here. LSU is down south, near home, and has a record of producing NBA players far greater than Maryland. It makes a lot more sense than, say, Ole Miss or even Mississippi State. It wasn't long ago they were a premier team. Maryland makes more sense to us, but it's not a "WTF" decision.)
As for Maryland, now the focus radically shifts. Assuming Nick Faust is still a Maryland lean, Adjehi Baru is the only remaining star target. He's arguably better than O'Bryant and his ceiling is almost certainly higher, but his recruitment is also more complicated and likely to drag out. Maryland's in his new top 4, but with a lot of stiff competition.
Also, Antwan Space, Greg Lewis, and Desmond Hubert all became a lot more important. Space is still likely to Arkansas, but Lewis' and Hubert's recruitments are still very much alive. Maryland needs to become major players there, and should probably take the first commitment that comes. After all, the Terps still have three scholarships open (two, if Faust commits) and they wouldn't be taking up JOB's spot.
And yes, it sucks that this is the second time Maryland's gotten deep in a five-star's recruitment and fallen one spot short. Hopefully that'll change next year; if nothing else, serious progress is being made.
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LOL
LSU always has SHADY recruiting.
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
Yeah, I was fearful of this
As Ben said, it’s not 100%, but things I’ve heard/read indicated LSU was winning out over MD.
Why can’t we just lock up one of these 5 star guys? It drives me crazy. Why can everyone else do it?
Short answer...
There’s money involved.
Long answer: There’s a lot of money involved.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 7, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
My fingers are stilled crossed.
I’m not ready to give up hope yet. Until it is confirmed, I’m staying on this here ledge.
becausely
we are a clean prgram. We aren’t shady like calipari. If only the recruits see how great Gary is and how he can develop them better than any coach in america.
Not a lot, but it wasn't a basketball-first decision
He made a decision based on a lot of factors, and it seems fit/family came before basketball, and that’s acceptable. And it’s not like LSU’s some terrible team; they have a couple of big names (Maravich, Shaq, Tyrus Thomas) and a few mid-range names (Stro Swift, Brandon Bass, Glen Davis, Marcus Thornton), probably just as much as Maryland. They were really good a few years ago.
You keep using the past tense likes is a done deal.
Could you at least humor us until it’s confirmed.
This is a good move for JOB...
yes Ben going to LSU can be a basketball-first decision too. Earlier this week I said his best chance of getting to the NBA is with the Terps, but I was wrong. Playing in the SEC is the best way to get there…it is easy competition. Look at how Demarcus Cousins dominated that conference. Not only that, but LSU will field a good team next year. Andre Dotson, Matt D., Andre Stringer, and Ralston Turner. Not only that, but look around the NBA…there are more LSU players than Maryland players right now
Please be wrong...
I don’t want to give up hope but with BBall recruiting I try not to have too much hope either. Although, it seems Faust is a legit Terp (knock on wood), and now we NEED one big, (2 in dream world). Baru, Space, Lewis, and Hubert in that order in my opinion. Not sure of many other lower level recruits but I like Devin Langford who visited Auburn recently and we should be able to beat them out if we want him.
He has good offers as well: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Devin-Langford-104303
If this is right…I hope LSU makes the Not Invited Tourney and you realize while watching us in the real tourney..your decision might have been wrong.
Why would a 5-star want to go to a football-dominated school
when he could come to Maryland and be a future legend, be worshiped from the jump and play for a HOF coach? JOB = C. Wilcox = Natty
I hate Oregon because of the Nike thing
but much happier he went there instead of Washington…F U terrence ross
I’m not saying that O’Bryant to LSU is or isn’t official but Jabari Brown just committed to Oregon and everyone thought he was going to Washington or Arizona St. People are wrong all of the time.
All I’m saying is that it is an 18 year old kid and nothing is official until they sign their LOIs. I’m not pretending to know more than anyone, especially not recruiting insiders, and I think he is going to LSU too but recruiting is crazy, as us Maryland fans know all too well.
Haha, unfortunately by using the word “pwned” you’ve pwned yourself too.
by jhough813 on Oct 7, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Confirmation
http://twitter.com/#!/TheRecruitScoop/status/26689222378
by Jeremy Schneider on Oct 7, 2010 6:08 PM EDT reply actions
Faust
Assuming this is true…
JOB and Faust were in CP together. JOB and Faust would have been in contact since their visit. If Faust was in the bag for Maryland, he would have indicated as much to JOB and done his best to get JOB up to College Park with him. That’s probably the reason the brought them in together, so they could dream about what could be in College park. Now that JOB is at LSU, one has to question if Faust is really in the bag, or if that top 2 has become a top 4 and we may not be the big player anymore. I think I’m just jaded from years of 5-star failures that have taught me to expect the worst…
by moewiththegimpyleg on Oct 7, 2010 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
I think that's a stretch
Faust may not have sold him well enough, doesn’t mean he’s looking elsewhere.
Positive he is going to LSU
A few days I posted JOB was down to LSU and Maryland and since then have been hearing rumors he wanted to stay down south. This can still be a great class, Faust is still far and away a Maryland lean. Just hard to get so hyped about something then find out it’s not happening. Onto the Baru train. Space is still a solid possibility and you gotta believe we have Lewis if we want him.
only reason i am still the smallest bit hopeful
is because it is on twitter, but none of the big names have retweeted. this is probably unwarranted hope…but it keeps me from being pissed
LOL
Anybody remember when this WAS the BIG TIME recruiting year…i mean we were a shoe in to land Brown, Cook, JOB, Hopkins…anyone on those top 10 lists ben made…but no…hopefully faust
damn
Was this the only guy you guys were going after or something? This kinda stuff does happen.
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
o real cool
gator fan get the fuck out of here
by tmoneyttime1 on Oct 8, 2010 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Na
I think I’ll stick around here a little while longer Mr. Robo Cop.
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
Haha you are wasting your time.
Go troll on Alabama’s or Florida State’s blogs.
Well seeing how I’m actually from this area and care about the Terps, I don’t think I’m good troll matierial for this site.
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
As long as you're respectful, and you seem to be,
welcome to TT. Anyone that is interested in the Terps, I’m glad to have you. We’re all just lashing out from the JOB debacle, no offense. If you are Gator fan, he’s your headache now, along with the rest of the SEC.
Thank you for the kindness
I’m not trying to ruffle any feathers, just trying to follow the Terps.
As for JOB, I do wish that he hadn’t chosen an SEC school but that’s life. We’re supposed to have a pretty good team this year and we may win the SEC. So I think we’ll be able to handle him.(Hopefully)
After all we did face John Wall last year.
Thank you once again, glad to be here.
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
Clean this site up.
I don’t know anything about JOB’s family. But let’s say his or the next great recruit’s family is clean cut. Doesn’t want their son cursing or using foul language and decided to take a peek in to see what we are saying. It’s a negative. I know stuff goes on at other universities but you are talking about 16 or 17 years olds and parents want what’s best for their kids. So be careful. Be responsible. We are Maryland family.
Be real...
recruits don’t read these kind of blogs. Hell – the activity here is small (no shot at you BB & DT, the community hasn’t gotten hip to the place yet, it will). Not to mention the fact that parents don’t give a shit what “mdfan4lyfe69696969” says on a blog.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 8, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Can you say with certainty?
It’s easy. Just Google Johnny O’Bryant as I did on my iPhone. Got two hits on page 1 and one on page two for JOB articles on Testudotimes. Now I google my name occasionally to see what written about me on the Internet. He or his dad can just as I can. Google is a nice tool created by a Md. Grad. Ben and Dave do a wonderful job. Keep it clean please.
by PaTerp on Oct 8, 2010 2:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll be honest with you...
This is the kind of stupid shit that makes me shake my head.
He’s a kid. A kid that no doubt uses and is exposed to profanity every day. Even if his parents don’t curse or extoll the virtues of not using foul language, they probably still curse. Me saying fuck fuck fuckity fuck doesn’t make one bit of fucking difference.
Congratulations on figuring out what Google is. Go ahead and Google this for me and tell me what you get: concern troll.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." - H.L. Mencken
by TerroristFistJab on Oct 8, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
You lost the argument kid
Why don’t you transfer to DUKE
by PaTerp on Oct 8, 2010 6:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
&#*%@$*!
Looks like big mama got her wish. Her boy stays in the south and she gets a nice house near the LSU campus. ;)
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!
smoke'em if ya got'em!
Martin Lawerance will drop kick you
harder and faster than Chuck Norris but not as much as Kenny Fuckin’ Powers
You got that right jhough813
It is a bumpy ride, onto the next one, any word out there on Space today??? Nick heading to Nova on a visit. I say we will be lucky and glad to get Mr. Lewis from B-more, kid is good and will get much better.
Exactly
We’re a clean program who completes with shady teams while we make solid 3 star players into NBA talent every single year.
Probably the top reason I’m proud to be a terp.
Also the top reason
why I’m disappointed every March. What makes me bitter is that Duke is a relatively clean program and they have no problems landing 5 star recruits year in, year out
Hope?
Twitter of Jackson, MS Fox Sports Reporter Travis Recek:
“Reports out Johnny O’Bryant will commit to LSU, my source at LSU that talks with him had not heard that yet but doesn’t mean it’s not true”
That said, I think the reports are true and I’m ready for Gibbs, Faust, Baru, and Space.
I didn’t wanna say this before, but I actually like Baru more than O’Bryant. Baru is more athletic and has a higher ceiling, IMO. Let’s hope he comes here!
If we don't land at least Faust, I'm never following recruiting again.
I was happier when I didn’t know as much about the process and was excited with whoever was on the floor @ Midnight Madness.
Baru
If in fact we have lost out on JOB, Baru would still be a helluva get. I couldn’t understand why he hasn’t been mentioned as much recently on this site. He’s a great athlete, extremely hard worker and he runs the floor incredibly well for a big man. I’d love to see him in a Terps uni… Go get him Bino!!
gibbs/faust/lewis
would still ge a good class by MD standards — we haven’t had someone as high as faust since Mike Jones. Getting Faust alone makes for a good class. would love to get a legit big since we’ll have none in two years unless padge or pankey develops (assumes williams goes pro) but the sky is not falling until faust commits elsewhere
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