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FlashGary
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Posted: 2/21/2017 12:35 AM
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This is just a projection, and perhaps a far-fetched wish, but is there any possibility that Jason Carter has not stopped growing? There have been freshmen who grew up to another 1 1/2 inches by the time they rolled out the balls for the start of practice their sophomore seasons. If this were to happen, as Carter matures physically, Ohio would have a tremendous post player, who also has the skills to play out on the floor. Just a thought. But we can dream, can't we?
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Posted: 2/21/2017 8:24 AM
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I don't think it's any kind of dream to expect him to grow a lot stronger with a weight and nutrition program, and more proficient with coaching. His ceiling is definitely much higher than anything we're seeing, even if he stays the same height.
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Posted: 2/21/2017 9:48 AM
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FlashGary wrote:expand_more
This is just a projection, and perhaps a far-fetched wish, but is there any possibility that Jason Carter has not stopped growing? There have been freshmen who grew up to another 1 1/2 inches by the time they rolled out the balls for the start of practice their sophomore seasons. If this were to happen, as Carter matures physically, Ohio would have a tremendous post player, who also has the skills to play out on the floor. Just a thought. But we can dream, can't we?
Why does he need to grow another 1 1/2 inches to be a tremendous post player? He can't mature into a tremendous post player at 6'8"?
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Posted: 2/21/2017 9:56 AM
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Why does he need to grow another 1 1/2 inches to be a tremendous post player? He can't mature into a tremendous post player at 6'8"?
I was going to say the same thing. While it would be great if he did grow some and not lose any of his quickness it isn't a necessity. More than anything he just needs experience.
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Posted: 2/21/2017 7:41 PM
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If he makes the same commitment to strength and conditioning that TC did over 4 years, he has POY potential.
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Posted: 2/21/2017 7:54 PM
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More than one coach in the Newark basketball program have told me that Mr. Ohio candidate BJ Duling, scoring 20 ppg for the 21-1 Wildcats, is a future MAC POTY for Kent. While I don't disagree with them, I tell them that fellow Licking County player Jason Carter will win the award before Duling does.

Edit: completely getting ahead of myself here, but I wonder if there's ever been back-to-back MAC POTY winners from the same county.
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Posted: 2/21/2017 8:55 PM
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Well... if the same player counts... I recall one.
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Posted: 2/21/2017 9:09 PM
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In that case, 3 in a row from Franklin County. Four if he didn't go pro early.
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Posted: 2/21/2017 9:11 PM
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ESPN3 announcer tonight compared Jason to Doug McDermott his freshman year.

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Posted: 2/21/2017 10:07 PM
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OU_Country wrote:expand_more
This is just a projection, and perhaps a far-fetched wish, but is there any possibility that Jason Carter has not stopped growing? There have been freshmen who grew up to another 1 1/2 inches by the time they rolled out the balls for the start of practice their sophomore seasons. If this were to happen, as Carter matures physically, Ohio would have a tremendous post player, who also has the skills to play out on the floor. Just a thought. But we can dream, can't we?
Why does he need to grow another 1 1/2 inches to be a tremendous post player? He can't mature into a tremendous post player at 6'8"?
Grow - or gain 2-3 inches to his vertical would be HUGE - On D and O
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Posted: 2/21/2017 10:54 PM
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ESPN3 announcer tonight compared Jason to Doug McDermott his freshman year.

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best call of the night by the ESPN3 guys was when one of them said "Mike Laster? more like Mike Firster.".
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Posted: 2/22/2017 12:02 PM
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Evan Bradds (a 6-7 post player) led the nation if FG% last season at over 71%

This season, a bit less, but is scoring 21ppg with 9 boards and 2.5 assists. He has like zero shot at the NBA, but that would apply to many taller guys too.
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