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Topic: 2019 6'5" g/f Ben Roderick, Powell OH (Olentangy Liberty) - OHIO SIGNEE
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Posted: 2/1/2019 1:15 PM
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I know Ohio probably needs a big to replace Doug's presence, but having a guy who can score like him is also needed.
Given how Ohio lacks at the guard/wing spots, I agree. I'll take Roderick over a JUCO big guy all day long.
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Posted: 2/1/2019 3:35 PM
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Given how Ohio lacks at the guard/wing spots, I agree. I'll take Roderick over a JUCO big guy all day long.
Agree. Unfortunately, we're not in his plans.
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Posted: 2/4/2019 10:09 AM
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Given how Ohio lacks at the guard/wing spots, I agree. I'll take Roderick over a JUCO big guy all day long.
Agree. Unfortunately, we're not in his plans.
It's hard to imagine a scenario where we are right now. All depends on the next coach/coaching staff, and mostly whether or not Ben gets a P6 offer.
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Posted: 2/17/2019 2:26 AM
Well with Gollon taking a medical.......

Wonder if this is back in play.....
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Posted: 2/18/2019 12:39 PM
Sounds like Big 10 or Xavier is his future landing spot.
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Posted: 2/24/2019 11:02 PM
Offer from Miami(OH)
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Posted: 2/27/2019 12:06 PM
Jason Kemp was at the Liberty/Darby sectional game Saturday afternoon.
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Posted: 2/27/2019 12:59 PM
First team All-District D-1 at around 28 ppg
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Posted: 2/27/2019 3:22 PM
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First team All-District D-1 at around 28 ppg
He is also Division 1 Central District Player of the Year which I think guarantees him first team all state recognition.

Good eyes, Ted -- one of my friends was at the sectional game that afternoon and told me Coach Kemp was at Liberty.
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Posted: 3/2/2019 8:57 PM
Scored 27 last night in tourney win. His team, 4th seed in Central district, plays Wed. v. Westerville North.
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Posted: 3/7/2019 11:23 AM
Scores 25 in a 73-57 win over West North. Plays in district finals Sat. v. Hilliard Davidson.
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Posted: 3/10/2019 12:06 PM
Saw second half of win yesterday that puts Liberty in regionals. Scored 29 and Dispatch reporter called him the highest rated unsigned player in Ohio. Smooth lefty and can go with both hands around the basket.
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Posted: 3/15/2019 6:08 AM
Goes for 29 again in an upset win over Pick Central in regional semis. Liberty will go for regional sweep of Pickerington schools on Saturday when it plays Pick North.
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Posted: 3/16/2019 9:21 AM
Do we have any shot at this guy with the mess surrounding the program right now?
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Posted: 3/16/2019 11:42 AM
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Do we have any shot at this guy with the mess surrounding the program right now?
At this point, it's clear he's taking his damn time before committing, so hopefully the next coach comes in in time to make a good case.
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Posted: 3/16/2019 1:12 PM
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Do we have any shot at this guy with the mess surrounding the program right now?
Ohio State has interest in him and another guard/small forward/wing. If they do not offer, Xavier is next in line.
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Posted: 3/16/2019 2:24 PM
Buck.Cat wrote:expand_more
Do we have any shot at this guy with the mess surrounding the program right now?
Ohio State has interest in him and another guard/small forward/wing. If they do not offer, Xavier is next in line.
No chance I’m going to OSU for bball right now. That program is going nowhere fast... might as well be a big fish in a small pond and come on down 33..
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Posted: 3/16/2019 5:28 PM
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No chance I’m going to OSU for bball right now. That program is going nowhere fast... might as well be a big fish in a small pond and come on down 33..
As poorly as the 2nd half of the season went for them, OSU is currently predicted as an 11/12 seed in the tournament. If that happens, Holtman is 2/2 in making the tournament. For the 2019-2020 season, he has 3 four star/top 50 players signed. This is before he signs an additional wing player and/or a 7 foot center. If that's your definition of going nowhere fast, then I'm curious where they should be.
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Posted: 3/16/2019 7:49 PM
OSU doesn’t deserve the tourney this year. That team is bad... and 11/12 is not what I would call success for a Big 10 team. Where should they be? Playing 2nd fiddle to THE Ohio Bobcats
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Posted: 3/16/2019 9:54 PM
Scores 21 in win v. Pick North, leading team to state final 4 next weekend. Named Ohio Gatorade player of the year.
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Posted: 3/17/2019 10:03 AM
Don't these types of guys always end up going to Michigan ?

LOL
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Posted: 3/17/2019 1:22 PM
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Don't these types of guys always end up going to Michigan ?

LOL
That is funny.
Last Edited: 3/17/2019 7:49:19 PM by FearLeon
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Posted: 3/17/2019 4:41 PM
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Posted: 3/17/2019 6:33 PM
Boals has got to go out and ink this kid. I still don't know how we whiffed on Sin Carry who had an OUTSTANDING season for Duquesne as a freshman. Carry was sensational in the postseason his senior year but no one bit on him until Dambrot got into the Dukes.
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Posted: 3/17/2019 6:43 PM
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Boals has got to go out and ink this kid. I still don't know how we whiffed on Sin Carry who had an OUTSTANDING season for Duquesne as a freshman. Carry was sensational in the postseason his senior year but no one bit on him until Dambrot got into the Dukes.

98, please face reality. Players who get high major offers almost never sign with a mid major. It certainly would be worth a contact, but to say that Coach Boals "must" get Roderick isnt realistic.
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