Manny Thomas commits to Marist

[foxred]

From the MAAC Board, there are no links though...if true, here is some links about him

www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/tale_of_two_july_for_xaverian_duo_q9SaW7sbScJ2YqLrBdz1QN

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2uqz4VeLSc

www.recruitrecon.com/index.php?option=com_recruit&task=showplayerprofile&sportid=1&id=1177

[petagay77]

Yes!! I had a feeling we might get him (if it's true!!).. he need to put on some weight but he's long and plays big inside!! Nice fit .. We just need an official/true Center to replace Korey ...

[petagay77]

Its true!!!!!

www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/xaverian_thomas_picks_marist_ZLbX1ngjMkEVKrviiThqGM

Manny Thomas: Xaverian 6’5″ F Jr. – A long player who runs the floor like a guard and can finish in the paint with ease. His long-range jumper is great. Plays defensive with fantastic intensity.

[Red Fox 5]

Good stuff!...Coach Martin mentioned he had Manny coming to visit on Saturday.

[petagay77]

Brandon Tierney and Jon Rothstein via ESPn radio, twittered about the pick up!

twitter.com/JonRothstein


www.nydailynews.com/blogs/weiss/2010/09/xaverians-manny-thomas-commits.html

[petagay77]

www.gothamhoops.com/?p=4588

[petagay77]

HAS ANYONE BY CHANCE SIGNED UP W/ RECRUITRECON (PROBABLY NOT .. THT SURE IF IT REALLY WORTH IT) Q&A W/ MANNY ...

www.recruitrecon.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=165&Itemid=299

[ggaff]

Kid has a nice upside according to most. I liked his video. Passes well and has a nice stroke.
The MAAC Board idiots are going to be eating their words very soon..

[yankee]

Not sure if this story was posted, if it was, sorry. But its a nice story about Manny and his family. Heavy influence was Marists academics.


www.nypost.com/p/blogs/dylan_butler/the_butler_did_it_refreshing_recruiting_zNmKv16Rxih840do66QmVI

[petagay77]

Great article/ find!

[ggaff]

Thanks Yankee. Great article. Hopefully, we see the improvement this year. Manny and Isaiah
can really play. I think Isaiah is the guy that can get to the tin at will and open things up.

[yankee]

Isaiah can be a program changer with the right coaching. If you google his name, you see some big time programs were in on him, as early as his freshman year. If he had grown just a few more inches, I am confident he would have been a Atlantic 10/Big East player. He is going to run around MAAC guards.
Manny Thomas seems in the Carter/Alexis mode. Sounds like he can make an impact right away on the defensive end.

[petagay77]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7cLfEIRu1w

[yankee]

Nice mix tape with a lot of NYC kids/signees including Manny. Manny is featured making a dunk around :55 to 1:00. He also makes a nice pass around 2:16 I believe. He also shows some nice celebratory dance moves right at end:). Maybe Marist can get involved with one of the guys that aren't committed.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga2ZdgsjOBA

[ggaff]

I think Manny is going to be a very nice addition. Knows how to play. Great passer. Nice stroke from deep. Runs the floor. Great D..