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Marathon swimmers talk a lot about rules – what should and shouldn't be allowed during a swim – but as far as I know, there has never been any systematic study of what marathon swimmers actually think, as a matter of public opinion.
Perhaps most would agree that goggles are OK, and fins are verboten… but what about swim streamers and stinger suits? Or drafting off the escort boat? If you only read blogs and forums, you might assume the most vocal opinions represent the majority. But do they really?
Earlier this month the SBCSA launched a survey to find out. Over 25 days, we received 175 responses from around the world.
First, a Summary of Findings (TL/DR). Click any of the following links to skip directly to the relevant section.
I. We received responses from a representative sample of marathon swimmers – current, former, and aspiring.
II(a). Marathon swimmers agree on basic channel-rules attire: traditional porous textile swimsuit (including jammers), goggles, one latex or silicone cap, ear plugs, and nose clips.
II(b). Marathon swimmers agree that substances or devices that protect the swimmer against dangerous marine life (e.g., sharks & jellyfish) – but unambiguously do not enhance performance – are acceptable.
II(c). Marathon swimmers agree that devices or substances that unambiguously enhance speed, buoyancy, or heat retention should NOT be allowed on marathon swims.
III. Controversial items include stinger suits, swim streamers, bubble caps, and shark divers.
IV. The more marathon swimming experience a person has, the more likely she/he is to embrace a minimalist approach to swim aids.
I. We received responses from a representative sample of marathon swimmers – current, former, and aspiring.
To argue that this survey accurately represents the opinion of the marathon swimming community, we must show that the 175 respondents are a representative sample of the community. We can do this in a few ways.
A. Geography
Of the 175 respondents, 71% live in North America, 19% live in the United Kingdom or Ireland, 5% live in Australia or New Zealand, and the remaining 5% live elsewhere.
As a baseline for comparison, here's how those numbers compare to the unique visitors to the Marathon Swimmers Forum in February:
Another baseline for comparison? The Triple Crown list: as of 2012, 76% are from North America, 10% from the UK+Ireland, 4% from Australia+NZ, 4% from continental Europe, and the rest from elsewhere.
In sum, the survey sample has a lot of North Americans – but then, so does the global marathon swimming community generally.
B. Gender
What about the Triple Crown list? Exactly 60% men, 40% women. Pretty darned close.
C. Self-identification as a marathon swimmer
We asked respondents what they "identify most closely as." Although we didn't forbid non-marathon swimmers from taking the survey, we promoted and targeted it primarily at marathon swimmers, because that's what our primary interest was: What do marathon swimmers think?
According to the data, 87% of respondents identified as either a current, former, or aspiring marathon swimmer.
D. Marathon swimming experience
We asked survey respondents about their specific experience in marathon swimming (and other endurance sports). We found that:
- 90% of survey respondents have swum at least 10km in open water.
- More than half have swum at least 25km in open water.
- Almost a third have swum the English Channel.
Interesting sub-finding: Marathon swimmers are not as challenged on terra firma as the stereotypes might suggest. Almost half of respondents have done an Olympic-distance triathlon (or longer), and 30% have run a marathon. In comparison, Runners World estimates the percentage of the U.S. population who have run a marathon at 0.5% (ref).
II. Marathon swimmers largely agree on what should (and should not) be used in their sport.
Now to the meat of the study. What do marathon swimmers agree on?
Some critics and swim-aid proponents would have you believe the marathon swimming community can't agree on what their own rules are. The implicit argument is typically: "Therefore, we might as well just let people use anything they want."
Actually, the marathon swimming community agrees on quite a lot.
A. The marathon swimming community agrees on basic channel-rules attire: traditional porous textile swimsuit (including jammers), goggles, one latex or silicone cap, ear plugs, and nose clips.
B. The marathon swimming community agrees that substances or devices that protect the swimmer against dangerous marine life (e.g., sharks & jellyfish) – but unambiguously do not enhance performance – are acceptable.
More than 75% of survey respondents agreed that the following items are acceptable:
C. The marathon swimming community agrees that devices or substances that unambiguously enhance speed, buoyancy, or heat retention should NOT be allowed on marathon swims.
(Including drafting off the escort boat, which is allowed in the English Channel.)
More than 75% of survey respondents agreed that the following items are NOT acceptable:
D. More moderate consensus exists on the following:
Some thoughts on why there is less consensus on these items:
- Using boat to shield from wind & waves – improves performance, but is already widely allowed, and it's unclear how a prohibition could be enforced.
- Exiting water for safety reasons – allowed in MIMS and Cook Strait, but not elsewhere.
- Topical substance that retains body heat – does such a substance even exist? Perhaps a confusing question.
- Multiple caps – allowed by FINA, minimally performance enhancing.
- Shark sharpshooter – not performance enhancing, but harmful to sharks and thus morally problematic.
- Topical substance that warms the body – does such a substance exist? Confusing question.
III. Controversial items: stinger suits, swim streamers, bubble caps, and shark divers.
A. Shark divers. 59/41 (for/against).
B. Bubble caps. 43/57 (for/against).
C. Swim streamers. 46/54 (for/against).
D. Stinger suits. Tie – 50/50.
(If you must know, the stinger suit vote was 84-yes, 83-no, with 8 no answers.)
My view: if an item is controversial, it cannot be considered "approved by the sport of ocean swimming." At best, it might be considered a "local exception" to a more universal set of rules – for example, the use of streamers in Japan.
If an item is controversial, it is in some way approaching a line in the sand. In marathon swimming, if you're flirting with this line – trying to find loopholes for some extra edge – quite simply, you're doing it wrong.
Some stinger suit proponents claim that these enhanced-coverage suits are merely protective, not performance-enhancing – and that therefore they should be allowed on marathon swims.
Personally, I'm not sure about this claim. Couldn't someone easily produce a stinger suit that is performance enhancing? Would we then have to define new rules about what is and is not a performance enhancing stinger suit? Could I put on my old full-body Blueseventy Nero tech suit and call it a "stinger suit"?
IV. The more marathon swimming experience a person has, the more likely she/he is to embrace a minimalist approach to swim aids.
The data presented so far represent the "collective" opinion of the marathon swimming community. However, within that collective, there is actually quite a diversity of opinions among individuals. For example, one person might think a streamer is OK but a stinger suit is not OK; while another person might think a streamer is not OK while a stinger suit is fine.
This diversity of opinions in the survey sample ranged from:
- One extremely purist/minimalist individual who would only allow a standard cap, goggles, grease, sunblock, boat navigation, limited pace swimming, caffeine, anti-inflammatories, and touch starts. This person would prohibit everything else.
- One extremely liberal-minded individual who would prohibit nothing – i.e., everything should be allowed (a troll, perhaps?).
For each survey respondent, I summed the total number of items the individual would allow – as an ideology index. So the minimalist respondent I mentioned above would get a 9 on the ideology index, while the everything-is-allowed respondent/troll would get a 48.
Here's how the respondents were distributed according to ideology:
One interesting question is: Why do some people prefer a minimalist approach, while others embrace technology and swim aids?
We would need a much longer survey to tease out the various reasons, but even in this brief survey there is a clear pattern:
The more marathon swimming experience a person has, the more likely she/he is to embrace a minimalist approach to swim aids.
The following chart shows the average "ideology index" score (out of 48) for four groups:
- People who have never done a marathon swim (27 of 175 total respondents)
- People who have done a 10km open-water swim but not a 25km (56 of 175)
- People who have done at least a 25km swim or one of the Triple Crown swims (57 of 175)
- People who have done two or three of the Triple Crown swims (35 of 175)
The same pattern emerges when we look at people's opinions on just a single item, for example, the controversial stinger suit.
Obviously there's much more we could get into with this data, but for now this report is quite long enough already. And I think I covered the big points. If readers are interested, I will do a follow-up post with additional summary data and analyses, as requested — an "appendix" of sorts. Let me know what you want to know.
For reference, here are screenshots of the original survey (click to enlarge):
Related External Posts
- SBCSA March 2013 newsletter – Commentary by Penny Palfrey on Rules
- Scott Zornig – What's Wrong with Marathon Swimming?
- Scott Zornig – What's Wrong with Marathon Swimming, Part II
- Scott Zornig – Inconsistencies in Marathon Swimming Rules
- Scott Zornig – Technology and the Future of Marathon Swimming
- Jamie Patrick – Confused
- LoneSwimmer – This post has been approved by The Sport of Open Water Swimming
- LoneSwimmer – Two Golden Rules of Open Water and/or Marathon Swims
- LoneSwimmer – Comments on Diana Nyad's Heat Drip device


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Harlequins have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday's Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at the Stoop.
Harlequins have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday's Aviva Premiership clash with Worcester.
Seb Stegmann replaces the injured Ugo Monye, while James Johnston and Maurie Fa'asavalu return from international duty with Samoa to start at tight head prop and blindside respectively.
Number eight Nick Easter continues as captain, while Charlie Matthews and Tom Casson return from injury and are named among the bench.
Meanwhile, winger David Lemi returns to the starting line-up and Euan Murray is set for his first club appearance for Worcester against Quins.
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Scotland international prop Murray arrived at Sixways this week and is named on the bench.
Lock James Percival will once again captain the team and is joined in the side be ex-Quins Ceri Jones and John Andress.
Form: Harlequins' six game winning run in all competitions ended at Bath last Friday. The reigning Premiership champions still top the table despite winning just two of their last five games in the competition. Quins only defeat at the Twickenham Stoop this season came to Saracens, 16-18, on 30 September. Worcester Warriors' last six encounters in the Premiership have all been won by the home side on the day, whilst Worcester's solo away victory since New Year's Day came in Spain against Gernika on 13 October. Harlequins have won their last nine fixtures with the Warriors in all competitions. Worcester have won just once at the Stoop in the Premiership: 15-9 on 19 February 2005.
The teams:
Harlequins: 15 Tom Williams, 14 Seb Stegmann, 13 Matt Hopper, 12 Jordan Turner-Hall, 11 Sam Smith, 10 Nick Evans, 9 Karl Dickson, 8 Nick Easter (c), 7 Luke Wallace, 6 Maurie Fa'asavalu, 5 George Robson, 4 Olly Kohn, 3 James Johnston, 2 Joe Gray, 1 Mark Lambert.
Replacements: 16 Rob Buchanan, 17 Darryl Marfo, 18 Will Collier, 19 Charlie Matthews, 20 Tom Guest, 21 Jordan Burns, 22 Rory Clegg, 23 Tom Casson.
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Replacements: 16 Aleki Lutui, 17 Rob O'Donnell, 18 Euan Murray, 19 Dean Schofield, 20 Sam Betty, 21 Jonny Arr, 22 Andy Short, 23 Errie Claassens.
Date: Friday, November 30
Kick-off: 19:45
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The Gospel according to Mark 13:31-37: 14:1-2
The Lord said to his disciples, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Watch therefore -- for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning -- lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Watch." It was now two days before the Passover and the feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to arrest him by stealth, and kill him; for they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be a tumult of the people."
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How can I get my Green color and Comic Sans post font, back? Even if they are selected from my settings, it does not seem to work..
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I assume it's a work in progress. They get it back online so us users can still post, but probably continuing with updates for awhile.
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Lauren Ashi from catchavibe.co.uk explores Jamaican culture in London for our World in London series.
The 1940s and 50s saw an influx of immigration from the West Indies into Britain; arrivals from Jamaica touched down on the Empire Windrush ship in 1948, and temporarily settled less than a mile away from Brixton's Coldharbour Lane.
Fifty years later, the area outside the Brixton Tate Library was renamed Windrush Square to mark the golden anniversary of the ship's arrival, in recognition of the African Caribbean community's contribution to Brixton life.
Just across the street from the Square is Bamboula, a bright and easygoing eatery based in Brixton's trendy Acre Lane. Named after a dance performed by carnival queens, the décor of bamboo shoots and warm terracotta interiors depicts the essence of Walkerswood, Bamboula's original home in a mountainside region of Jamaica's largest parish St Ann.
Delicious and authentic Caribbean dishes include simmered curried goat and steamed tilapia fish stuffed with okra, garlic and thyme, not to mention the home-grown special ingredient of Walkerswood spices, made by a food company originating from the same region that has become an international success.
Further along Brixton Hill, a café-style restaurant with its roots in Jamaica puts its own spin on Caribbean cuisine. Negril, named after the beautiful beaches on Jamaica's north coast, uses fresh ingredients, homemade recipes and organic produce to create meals that are easy on both the pallet and the waistline.
The menu includes fresh juices, fair trade blue mountain coffee and free-range jerk chicken. "It's important to try and keep things healthy, you know?†says DJ, in charge of food preparation. "Not too much oil, and healthy seasonings.â€
Brixton's bustling market is a one-stop shop for West Indian wares – plantain, yams and ackee, Jamaica's national fruit, can all be bought at a good price. And Dida's Jamaican shop is a grotto bursting of Jamaican goodies, from flags and souvenirs to reggae music and cultural books.
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Garvey died at 53 Talgarth Road in Hammersmith, where a blue plaque can be found in memorial of his life. He's also remembered with a West Kensington park in his name, and the Marcus Garvey Library in Tottenham, North London.
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Ryan J. Wilson
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December 2012
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This study examines equity risk incentives as one determinant of corporate tax aggressiveness. Prior research finds that equity risk incentives motivate managers to make risky investment and financing decisions, since risky activities increase stock return volatility and the value of stock option portfolios. Aggressive tax strategies involve significant uncertainty and can impose costs on both firms and managers. As a result, managers must be incentivized to engage in risky tax avoidance that is expected to generate net benefits for the firm and its shareholders. We predict that equity risk incentives motivate managers to undertake risky tax strategies. Consistent with this prediction we find that larger equity risk incentives are associated with greater tax risk and the magnitude of this effect is economically significant. Our results are robust across four measures of tax risk, but do not vary across several proxies for strength of corporate governance. We conclude that equity risk incentives are a significant determinant of corporate tax aggressiveness.
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Located on the Rend Lake Golf Course, Birdies Sports Grille opens 30 minutes before the first tee time every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Sandwiches, steaks and seafood are on the menu.
A family owned farm provides a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. Features a general store, barn-o-rama, seasonal activities, and home grown pumpkins, and enjoy you-pick or pre-picked farm fresh strawberries and blackberries. Only 7 miles south of Rend Lake.
A Family-owned business for 59 years, this little roadside restaurant is known for its country home cooking. They offer about 10 flavors of homemade pie daily, but are famous for their sinful White Pie that's heaped with whipped cream and pecans. Plate lunches, ham & beans, Friday and Saturday catfish dinners. Call ahead for groups. Seating for 86.
Delicious Chinese Food Buffet to take out or eat in. Lunch and Dinner and Saturday and Sunday it's all day Buffet.
Chinese Buffet 7 days a week, featuring the best Hunan, Szechwan & Mandarin Cuisine in the area. we also offer carry out, buffet to go, lunch specials, and a seafood buffet on Friday & Saturday. Located on the beautiful Benton Square.
Serving lunch and dinner entrees, full selection of pizza and more.
A full menu serving the whole family; soups, salads, seafood & desserts; breakfast available all day. Variety of cuisines, including Italian.
Fish with an "old Tavern recipe". Upscale decor with mid scale prices. Tropical theme with crawdads once a month & other fish dinners plus chicken and pork.
The best place in Harrisburg for homemade pizza from the crust, thick or thin, to the homemade sauce and toppings. Also, great stromboli, 5 kinds of salads, and cheese bread stix.
Martin's Restaurant & Catering
Family atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials. Everything's homemade. Large variety of sandwiches available. Call ahead for group, seating for 65.
Located in Benton's Days Inn, this popular restaurant is open daily serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. The specialty is the BBQ, chicken, beef or pork. Lunch & Dinner specials, kids 10 & under free on Sunday, delivery, catering & carryouts. Bar with two pool tables. Karaoke Wed. and Sun.
Located in a rustic log cabin in the woods near Rend Lake, a large tasting room, huge stone fireplace, and a wraparound deck provides a great place to sample Pheasant Hollow's award-winning wines. Only 1 mile east of Rend Lake.
Home-cooked food for dinner on Thursday and Friday and breakfast or lunch everyday of the week. Always a lunch blueplate special with seating for thirty.
At Season's enjoy either casual or semi-formal dining at its best. Full service bar, seasonal favorites and specials with a beautiful view of Rend Lake golf course. Meeting and banquet rooms for up to 250.
Tequilas Mexican Restaurant Harrisburg
Authentic Mexican food; the best in Saline County.
One of Harrisburg's most popular home cooking restaurants, the speciality is fresh pit style BBQ sandwiches. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in before hiking in the Garden of the Gods.
Homestyle cooking.
Home of the Uncle Joe's All Purpose Sauces. Located at Exit 83 on Interstate 57 near Rend Lake.
Located at the Rend Lake Resort, this friendly restaurant offers fine regional cuisine with a waterfront view. Try the Sunday afternoon all-you-can-eat fried chicken buffet.
Barbeque ribs and chicken, burgers of every variation, onion rings, chili cheese fries and homemade pies are some of the specialties here.
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Quarterback gets Wilson offense airborne during loss
Jaquan McCullough may have guaranteed more playing time for himself as a quarterback at Wilson.
McCullough threw five touchdown passes, but Buffalo Saint Joseph's beat the Wildcats 56-34 on Sept. 3. The School Without Walls junior finished 16 of 27 passing for 353 yards.
"It was good," Wilson coach Greg Mortier said. "Six different kids caught a pass.
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Buffalo Saint Joseph's routinely placed eight defenders within five yards of the line of scrimmage, a tactic to shut down the run. When Wilson starter at quarterback left the game after the first series with a health issue, McCullough stepped in and became at least the 10th player in Section V history to throw five touchdown passes during a game.
Mortier said that McCullough was expected to take snaps at quarterback against Buffalo St. Joseph's. One of McCullough's touchdown passes went for 91 yards. It's unclear whether that is a record.
McCullough's five touchdown passes and yardage are enough to place him on Section V Football's list of records, if it receives documentation from Wilson coaches.
"He did a lot of good things," Mortier said. "How many 90-yard touchdowns are there out there?"
R-H lineman may be out: The Rush-Henrietta Royal Comets, No. 1 in the Democrat and Chronicle Section V Large Schools football coaches poll, certainly was proud of its win over No. 4 Hilton last Saturday.
Their celebration was enthusiastic to a point, since senior lineman James Richardson had to leave the game with a injury to his right knee,
according to coach Joe Montesano.
Richardson landed awkwardly after he jumped during a play. The 2011 Monroe County league all-star plays on the Rush-Henrietta offensive and defensive lines.
Montesano called the injury a big loss for the Royal Comets, even beyond the team's matchup against No. 3 Pittsford on Saturday.
Hall of Fame-bound: Former Kendall coach Jim Sauberan has been selected for recognition by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Okla.
Sauberan's lifetime achievements in the sport will be acknowledged Sept. 16 during a banquet in Syracuse. The College at Brockport graduate coached at Kendall for 35 years, where his teams built a record of 289-180-5.
This upcoming high school season will be his third as a volunteer assistant at Kendall, on the staff of Michael Bourne. An athletic director at Kendall for 15 years, Sauberan has also served on Section V wrestling committee for more than 20 years.


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In addition, many healthcare providers now advocate palliative care plans for patients with pulmonary hypertension. The main goals of palliative care are to achieve the best quality of life for patients and enhance comfort and dignity. This often involves symptom control and trying to best understand patients' goals of care.
Physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual ministers and others may work together as part of the palliative care team. Palliative care allows for current therapies to continue if they are helping you to live well. This may include, but is not limited to, your PH medications or oxygen. Symptoms addressed by palliative care include difficulties with side effects from IV PH medications (like FlolanTM), pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, depression, fluid issues and several others that may or may not be related directly to your PH. Palliative medicine doctors may also be able to help you with clarification of issues like advanced directives, living wills and determining if hospice is right for you.
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The optimal time to see a palliative care specialist is different for each patient. Typically, consults happen when there is a change in your health status, when PH therapies are not tolerated or when lung transplant is not an option. The misconception that hospice and palliative care are only available when there is "nothing more to do," or that talking to a palliative care physician is like "giving up" often prevents earlier involvement of a palliative care team.
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A lightweight and flexible racing shoe that doesn't mess around, the adidas adizero Hagio has minimal cushioning and an extra-firm ride.
The adidas adizero Hagio brings competition to a whole new level. Replacing the adizero Rocket, the Hagio's minimal design makes it lighter and more flexible, with a super thin, airy upper that offers supportive coverage. It has a responsive midsole that springs back with excellent energy return, to help you fly through the course unhindered and undefeated.
Sizing Note: Men's sizes only. Women should subtract 1 and a half sizes from their women's shoe size. Example: Women's 8.5 equals size 7.0 for this shoe.
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Weight: 6.1 oz (size 9)
Stack Height: Heel (17mm), Forefoot (12mm)
Available Widths: D=Medium
How It Fits (based on width D)
The adiZero Hagio is a minimum featured shoe designed for neutral pronation or supination. It is intended for 3k to 10k racing.
Comments: These are solid shoes, I mostly ran in Free's before the Hagio so it took some time to get used to. They're awesome for speed and tempo. Long runs (13 milers) feel good in them, although i feel like my foot has to work a little harder to get into the rhythm at the beginning, def can't tie them too tight or they will swell ur foot up, also the ankles are a little looser then I would like them to be. But they're great on all terrain except for smooth hallway floors and snow.
From: Galo Vasquez, Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA
Comments: Follow up review from norway as well! This shoe has helped me break all PB's this year and I just love the energy return. I tried them in the marathon as well - and there was no problem at all! Actually, my legs never felt better. Im a midfoot/heel striker. Ran 2:49:46 and im using this shoe on all distances now. Now im just very worried they will discontinue this shoe. I dont get more than 100miles out of the shoe. Very bad durability, but when its SOOO FAST who cares =)
From: Espen, Norway
Comments: Okay. This shoe deserves a follow up review after a few more months of extended wear.
1) The overlays are brutal. Even if you go half a size up and tie the shoe loosely, they will still kill your feet. It might be a problem with my specific foot, but the lateral side of my pinky toe is always painful after a run in these. Feels like my used up pair of Adizero Rockets have more width than the Hagio's. (both 10.5)
2) The tongue never stays put. I don't know how else to describe it, but it never stays put. It always manages to scoot to the outside.
The good:
-it's lightweight
-feels fast
-fluorescent yellow (ymmv)
-roomy toebox
-adequate cushion
From: Jules, Southern California
Comments: Great shoe. You will barely feel the weight. The black nubs on the sole do wear out pretty fast, so keep that in mind. Not like it will stop me from putting on 400+miles on this baby. One concern though... what's up with the color on the update? It looks like "salmon" or whatever color they call that these days. Flourescent yellow was cool. This is not. Really. It's not! I can't wait for that Japanese flat to arrive. We in the USA have been missing out.
From: Jules, Southern California, USA
Comments: Here are the negative points of the shoe: You cannot wear this shoe sockless, it has "overlays" on the inside of the shoe (underlays?). The overlays are unlike a seam where you will eventually develop a callus, they will just eat your foot whenever it gets sweaty. The material for the upper is brittle, it tears very very easily. Other than that it's a fantastic shoe! it's cheap, great cushioning for long distances, and it has a great fit for anyone with wide feet and "normal" length toes (not Morton's toe).
From: Ken, SLC, Utah, USA
Comments: Having never owned a racing flat, but having become accustomed to light weight, low drop trail shoes, I picked up some Hagio's on a whim, along with some Nike Streak XC 3's. So far I'm loving both shoes, with about 20 miles on each pair in the last week. The Hagio's stiffer midsole material and minimal but effective "torsion system" are well-paired, giving these shoes the responsive, automatic toe-off of a heavier, fully cushioned "rouluer," while still feeling completely uninhibiting as a racing/training tool. Unfortunately, my Hagios are already starting to fall apart after three runs; the stiffer plastic overlay posterior to the toe box abrades the the lighter mesh in front of the laces when I flex my toes and bend the shoes, and I'm concerned my shoes will have big holes in the toe boxes after just a few more outings. Additionally, the plastic rubber cleats, though they certainly provide great traction on all surfaces, are already starting to fall off. I'll add that I'm not traditionally hard on shoes, getting at least 300 miles on a variety of makes and models.
From: Chris, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Comments: These shoes are great, very light and fast feeling, with just enough structure for some distance - for me, perfect for up to a half marathon I think (I just ran a 10mi PR in them). They are also quite firm feeling underfoot, with a small heel to toe drop, both of which I appreciate. Both the Lunaracer and the HyperSpeed blister my feet and/or big toes, but not these.
From: Mike, Sterling, VA, USA
Comments: Low heel lift (though still noticeable), lightweight, brightly colored, and best of all WIDE toebox. most racing flats are too narrow for me but these shoes fit great. I have only put a few miles on them so far but I am looking forward to running many more in them
From: Chen, Boston, MA USA
Comments: I got this shoe and I really like them I have run as far as 13 in them, but they only have about 100 miles on them and are starting to fall apart. Not happy with the durability
From: Matt, West Lafayette, IN, US
Comments: After reading the feedback here at RW I decided to use these shoes during a Half Marathon this weekend. First of all, I'm used to race in adios and do prefer 11mm heel-to-toe. However, I could get away with the 6mm drop. These shoes are faaaaast! I ran a new PB 1:23:27 and the shoe felt great the whole distance. I'm a mid-foot striker doing about 60-70 miles a week. I'm on the heavy side (BMI about 24,8) but had no problem. These shoes look and feel a lot like the Adizero Pro. If you like the Adios 1 and want something even lighter - try it! The shoe has a lot of toe box room and might be more true to size than the adios.
From: Espen, Norway
Comments: I was sad to see the Rocket go, but after the first test run in the Hagios, my separation anxiety was all but gone. The shoe hits a sweet spot for me in terms of moderate protection, responsive ride, and shallow profile. The forefoot feels a touch thicker than the Rocket, but it's by no means a sluggish feeling shoe. The upper fits great for a guy with tons of toe-splay, perhaps only marginally narrower than a Wave Universe (half size up). The only qualm I have is with the welded section just at the base of the tongue that rubbed the tops of my toes raw during the first run (sockless).. I'm sure this can be prevented by simple wearing socks, though the buckling effect of the "sprint web" upper there would be something I'd like to see improved in the next version. 8/10
From: Tim, Vancouver, Canada
Comments: I usually wear a size 10 or 10.5 (depending upon the width) in most of the trainers and racers I purchase. Shoe Fitter suggested I get a 10.5 but I ordered size 10 after reading another shoe review. I needed to return for a size 9.5 for a proper fit. There is plenty of forefoot room for my not so narrow foot and the 9.5 allowed me a better and proper flex and toe-off. The road feel is typical for a light racer, not too soft but enough cushion to survive a half marathon or up to 25k
From: Ron, Zeeland, Michigan, USA
Comments: I really like this shoe. It feels like a wider/roomier and firmer version of the Zoom Streak XC2. If the Zoom Streak XC2/3 is too cramped for you and/or you'd like a similar shoe that's suitable for longer races the Hagio's worth a try. They're great in the rain - traction is superb and they drain extremely well. I like a slightly snugger fit in my flats than in my trainers and unfortunately this one is a bit looser. I may size down by a half for my next pair but that may force me sockless, which may turn out fine with this upper. The only issue with the lacing is that the eyelets are really small and barely accommodate the laces, despite how narrow those are. I'm wondering if B and Susan left the lacing as shipped (threaded outside-in) instead of relacing them inside-out?
From: Sky, HVL, CA
Comments: Awesome, light weight shoe. Wear them sock-less and no blisters or annoying rubbings or any sorts. Perfect for sunny conditions here in Southern Cali, as the upper is light and lets in the breeze. Have some concerns on how well they will hold up in the rain though....My one gripe is the lacing system. Man, it seems as if its backwards to every other shoe I've owned. Might take a little longer to get the lacing down, but once that's out of the way, you are left with a great shoe that will take you as fast and as far as you want! Have not ran any races in them, put have put in some 15milers w/no problems. In total, I would give this shoe a 9 outta 10, only because the Saucony Type Grid A4 is the standard above all standards IMHO.
From: B, Orange County, CA USA
Comments: These shoes are really light and comfortable and have lots of toe room. But the lacing system is awkward and makes the shoe hard to adjust. I've never had a shoe with this problem before. I also don't like the plastic overlay on the shoe because it squeaks when it rubs against anything. The upper looks like it would keep your feet cool in hot weather. However, I hope it doesn't let in too much debris.
From: Susan, Thetford, VT, USA
Comments: I ran the Miami ING on January 29th in this shoe. I typically do not run in a new pair of shoes fearing blisters and strange shoe related, uncomfortable rubs after long miles as the shoe breaks down, but this shoe was outstanding right out of the box and onto the streets. The 5 oz, maybe slightly heavier depending on the size of the shoe, was super light. I have run in a variety of adizero running flats (ace, rocket, and ekiden,) and this one ran faster, and lighter and had more stability throughout. I was very happy with these shoes. These shoes have an aggressive traction pad at the front of the shoe which gives it a more speed based appeal, but it worked very well as a long haul runner. 26.2 miles isn't a sprint in my mind, but the lightness of the shoe really paid off in the end and allowed for positioning sprints to avoid crowds of runners efficiently. At the end of the run my feet were not throbbing in pain, my knees were not sore or swollen, and other than my typical aches and pains, the shoes held up to their end of the bargain.
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W: 217 lbs
Bday: 08/17/1986
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Current: PF
Possible: PF
|Agent: Brian Elfus
High School: McKinley
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Drafted: Pick 4 in 2006 by Trailblazers
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Worst Case: 6-9 Tyson Chandler
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Overview: Breathtaking athletic specimen who is still trying to come into his own as a player. A bit undersized for a power forward, but makes up for that with a 7-3 wingspan and some of the quickest and most explosive leaping ability in the NBA. Not carrying around a lot of weight, which limits him in some regards. Doesnt show an outstanding feel for the game, but looks a bit better than he did early in his career. Burst onto the scene as a second-year freshman at LSU. Used his athleticism, defensive, and emotional play to propel LSU to an SEC Championship and win the SEC Newcomer of the year award. Has gotten better in each of his seasons in the NBA, but hasnt reached his ceiling as quickly as the Bulls may have hoped, although his defense and energy level is surely a huge plus. Still improving his efficiency and decision-making. Intense court-demeanor is representative of his personality. Still maturing off the court. The next two seasons, coupled with the end of his rookie deal, will play a big role in whether he is considered a legitimate option for Chicago or merely a highly gifted role-player.
Offense: Isnt afforded the opportunity to play to his offensive strengths, nor does he possess the ideal offensive tools to be a highly productive offensive player at this point. Still averages in double figures despite systematic issues. Gets almost one-third of his offensive opportunities in spot up situations with hustle plays, pick and rolls, and isolations comprising most of the rest of his touches. Splits his overall field goal attempts pretty evenly between jump shots and finishing opportunities at the rim. Doesnt do too much in the post. Displays an inconsistent jumper that looks good for stretches and highly questionable in others. Lacks consistency with his mechanics at times, elevating so well that he often changes his form from one shot to the next. Nonetheless, has improved that part of his game since entering the League, which has manifested itself in his markedly improved free throw shooting. Used to be considerably less confident from the perimeter. Still a ways away in terms of being a consistent threat to score from the midrange, especially in any efficient way. Very raw from the perimeter in general. Can create separation with his athleticism and get to the rim, preferring to drive with his left hand, but lacks consistent form on his pull up jumpers and struggles to finish with his left hand at times, presenting an obvious problem. Lacks advanced ball-handling ability, but is so quick that he can create an angle easily when his defender is caught off guard. Will usually be given a considerable amount of space, giving his defender a big enough cushion to take away from his quickness advantage. Still able to score despite those deficiencies due to his outstanding physical tools and aggressive mentality at the rim. Moves with purpose off the ball, gets up the floor as fast as any player at his position in the NBA, and tries to dunk anything and everything around the rim, making him an effective finisher and earning him a good amount of trips to the line. Solid offensive rebounder who doesnt offer much as a playmaker. Offers so much physically, and will show flashes of outstanding promise, but doesnt have a natural feel for how he wants to score. [/b]
Defense: Gifted defensive player who is one of the top shot blockers his height in the NBA. Ridiculous wingspan, quick leaping ability, and intensity make him quite a shot blocker, especially coming over from the weakside. Will block an occasional jumper, but has some issues defending the block against stronger players, as his lack of physical strength can get exposed. Still does a nice job getting a hand up, but can be taken out of the play by a bulky power forward with a good drop step. Takes some risks rotating over from the weakside, but displays very good quickness and a nose for the ball when coming over to help. Length makes him a factor in the passing lanes, and his lateral quickness makes him more than capable of denying penetration against matchups at both forward positions and most players he switches onto when hedging the pick and roll. Will play himself out of position at times by being too keen on defending the rim or being too aggressive with his rotations. Isnt a great rebounder for his level of athleticism. Still a very high quality defender due to his ability to stay in front of his man, contest jumpers, and help clean up the mistakes of the players around him.
Tyrus Thomas hasnt had a spectacular summer league campaign so far, but he has surely dropped enough glimpses of potential to stay excited about his future development. He may be the most athletic forward to be found on any roster here, and he takes advantage of that on a regular basis to play excellent defense and really make his presence felt on the glass. He is slowly, but surely expanding his game every time we watch him, particularly in terms of his ability to knock down mid-range jumpers and put the ball on the floor. Most encouraging was just how active he was out on the floor, getting his hands on plenty of loose balls, setting screens, playing a role in the half-court, trying to direct his teammates, and generally just taking advantage of his terrific physical tools to make his presence felt. He still has a considerable amount of work to do on his skill-set and decision making ability, but its definitely too early to close the book on his future despite his lack of productivity in his first two seasons.[Read Full Article]
It is almost impossible not to like the things that Thomas brings to the table as a player: intensity, passion, and unbelievable athleticism. Even in the Summer League, Thomas took no prisoners on the floor, and tried to get his hands on absolutely everything around the rim. With Joakim Noah now in toe, Chicago may have the most active frontcourt of any team in the NBA.
Thomas is still only scratching the surface of his potential, but hes made some strides since last season. The form on his midrange jump shot looks more refined, which will be a key to his long-term success. Though he doesnt knock it down as consistently as he would like to, it is becoming an effective weapon for him. His ability to get to the rim from the high-post will make it an especially nice tool. Thomas dunks everything around the rim, and threw down of highlight reel caliber jams in Orlando. His post game isnt very developed yet, but his touch is improving on the whole, which is a nice sign.
On the defensive end, Thomas has already developed into one of the NBAs best weakside shot blockers. His mixture of length, quickness, and timing keeps offensive players honest when they take the ball to the rim. Hes also showed the propensity to strip players when they expose the ball in traffic, a talent that he shares with fellow Bull Ben Wallace. It is clear that Thomas has become more comfortable with the NBA game, and it really shows on the defensive end.
Thomas is something of a conundrum, in that hes already a solid contributor though he hasnt even begun to show what he can do on this level. Thomas may never develop all of his tools, but there is no doubt that this is still just a preview of what he can be in the future. His demeanor and work ethic on the floor is a testament to just how good he can be. He is an angry guy and this comes off when he's off the court too, but the Bulls won't argue with the way it translates into a frenetic activity level for them.
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Joseph Treutlein How have you been preparing for the draft so far?
Tyrus Thomas Just working out, improving my skills; shooting, dribbling, fundamentals.
Joseph Treutlein You mentioned a lot of skills, is there anything in particular you're working on?
Tyrus Thomas I'm working on everything I'm saying. My weakness is not being perfect.
Joseph Treutlein Is there anything to your game you can offer that we haven't seen at LSU?
Tyrus Thomas I have a lot to offer. You know, you guys like to say that I can't dribble and I can't shoot. That all I can do is dunk and block shots, but that's what was required of me for the team to win, and that's what I did. I could've easily played outside of the system, shot the ball and put the ball on the floor, but we were winning with what we were doing so that's what you stick to.
Joseph Treutlein We understand that, because a lot of times you don't get to fully feature what you can do in college, because of your role, you didn't get to show off some of that ball-handling and shooting.
Tyrus Thomas I let you guys tell it, especially DraftExpress, that I can't do it.
Joseph Treutlein Have you worked out for any teams so far?
Tyrus Thomas I worked out for Portland and Toronto.
Joseph Treutlein How do you think those went?
Tyrus Thomas I think they went well, you know.
Joseph Treutlein Did you work out competitively against anyone there?
Tyrus Thomas No, by myself.
Joseph Treutlein Are you planning to workout competitively against anyone?
Tyrus Thomas No.
Joseph Treutlein Why is that?
Tyrus Thomas I don't feel it's necessary. You know, the teams know what they're going to do. I feel like teams kind of know what they're going to do once the balls come out anyway, you know. So, it's kind of unnecessary for me.
Joseph Treutlein Where do you think you'll be drafted?
Tyrus Thomas I'm not sure, I can't answer that. Where do you think I'll be drafted?
Joseph Treutlein I'm not sure either, you'd have to ask the teams.
Tyrus Thomas I mean, you guys write it, you guys say where we fit best, so you tell me.
Joseph Treutlein I'm not sure, it's hard to say, you'd have to be inside the team's perspective to know that for sure.
Tyrus Thomas Then why do you guys write stuff like that?
Joseph Treutlein I personally didn't write anything in particular.
Tyrus Thomas I'm just saying, you... don't regard this.
Joseph Treutlein If I'm a GM, why should I pick Tyrus Thomas? Sell me on you.
Tyrus Thomas You're not a GM, I don't have to sell myself to you. I mean, I don't know, just watch. GM's watch the game, so there's not much a player has to tell a GM. Because GM's have experience watching what a player is capable of doing and what he's not capable of doing, so I don't have to verbally sell myself to a GM.
Joseph Treutlein Is there anything that you think separates you from a player like LaMarcus Aldridge?
Tyrus Thomas He's a good player, he's talented, he has a drive to win, you know, it's nothing but good players in this draft. You have to have that will. I don't know, I can't really say what separates us.
Joseph Treutlein Do you think you're better suited to play small forward or power forward in the NBA?
Tyrus Thomas Small forward.
Joseph Treutlein What do you think you need to work on to play small forward at the NBA level?
Tyrus Thomas Like I said, you have to keep working on every part of your game. A lot of people don't know, I never played in the post until I got to LSU. It's like riding a bicycle, once you learn, you can't really forget how. I think I'd be better on the perimeter, but if I had to play the post, that's what I'd do.
Far less damaging considering the minutes he played, the number of shots he attempted and his status as more of an upside type player anyway, Thomas regardless did not help himself even one bit with the way he played in the Final Four.
He actually started off the game extremely well, showing amazing quickness capturing the baseline and converting off the glass, and then working with his back to the basket and scoring impressively plus the foul. He also rebounded the ball and blocked shots the way he always does, but one offensive foul early on and then another picking up his 2nd right underneath the basket after an offensive rebound by Mbah a Moute sent him to the bench for the rest of the 1st half. UCLAs lead swelled to 15 by the end of the 1st, and there was nothing Thomas could do about it while sitting on the bench.
Thomas did not play very well in the 2nd half, picking up two more cheap ones in the first 8 minutes of the 2nd half, sending him again to the bench, this time for the rest of the game. Thomas showed the ability in the past to play through foul trouble (for example against Duke where he played with 4 fouls for the last 8 minutes and still sparked his team to victory), but for some odd reason Coach John Brady decided he doesnt need his best defender and rebounder on the floor anymore. Brady was later quoted saying that Thomas wasnt as mentally sharp as they needed him to be in this game. Thomas did not sound like he was very happy about the decision after the game, saying: he (Brady) didn't want to put me back in when I had four fouls earlier, and we weren't really chipping away at their lead like he thought we would." Some will wonder whether Brady was trying to send a message to Thomas and the NBA scouts in attendance, possibly trying to convince him to stay at LSU for another year. Brady has been more vocal than any other coach in the NCAA this year about his disdain for NBA scouts (they think because a big guy can run and dunk he is ready for the NBA. What a shame.), and has said on numerous occasions that Thomas should definitely stay another year, despite being projected as a top 5 draft pick. If this was just another way to hammer that point across, it appears highly unlikely that he will succeed.
In terms of physical attributes, there are few players in the NBA right now who can match Thomas combination of length and athletic ability. His leaping ability is something that has to be seen in person to truly comprehend. Beyond the fact that he has a 40+ inch vertical leap, runs the floor like a guard and explodes off the ground like he has a trampoline at all times at his personal disposal, he uses that athleticism to the fullest extent, which separates him even further from the Stromile Swifts and Tyson Chandlers of the world.
The majority of Thomas strengths right now revolve around his defense and rebounding skills, along with the occasional havoc he can create on the offensive end.
Thomas can truly change a game with his shot-blocking ability, using not only his outstanding physical attributes, but also his mind and instincts to get the job done. Thomas possesses excellent timing on his vertical leap along with a great feel for anticipating; getting better and better all the time in terms of not biting on pump-fakes and doing exactly what he needs to keep possessions alive by tapping the ball gently or sending it off the glass rather than swatting it to the 2nd row. Throughout the year he has shown to be equally adept at blocking shots both coming from the weak-side as well as straight up on the man hes guarding. Even when he gets caught biting on a pump-fake, he is quick enough to recover in the blink of an eye and get the block on the 2nd attempt when his man thinks he clearly has him beat. Its the same way in transition as if hes anywhere within a 10 foot radius of the ball with a running start, no basket is safe in the hoop until is actually goes down because of the sheer speed in which he covers ground and pounces off the floor.
For every shot he blocks he alters countless others with the intimidation factor he establishes early on; forcing players to travel, throw shots high off the glass and always sneak a peek from the corner of their eye to see whether Thomas is lurking somewhere in the background. Unlike most freakish athletes, he has an innate understanding of how to utilize his tools as well as an outstanding motor and activity level, making him absolutely relentless going after anyone that dares enter the paint. For a player his age he is surprisingly good at staying out of foul trouble for someone as raw as youd think hed be. He only fouled out of 1 game all season long and reached 4 fouls on only 5 out of 30 games despite the drive he plays with.
Thomas doesnt come from the Theo Ratliff or Samuel Dalembert school of shot-blocking, meaning he doesnt risk his position to pad his stats and will rarely be called for goaltending. He is capable of playing outstanding man to man and team defense all over the floor when hes not intimidating around the hoop, showing a lot of pride in this part of his game. Hes quick and effective stepping out to hedge the pick and roll and recovers beautifully getting right back into the post. If his man is trying to post him up on the block calling for the post-entry pass, Thomas will sometimes just outsmart and outquick him by going around him and coming up with the steal when the ensuing pass comes. Lazy passes are the kind of things he feasts on as he has the instincts and explosiveness to get right into the passing lanes with his wingspan and take the ball the length of the floor for the slam.
Thomas is also a terrific rebounder despite his lack of bulk, coming up with 8 rebounds or much more in every game this year in which he played over 25 minutes except one (in which he had 7). Hes extremely active on the glass and once again uses his combination of outstanding length, instincts, leaping ability, tenacity, hands and timing to simply outquick and outjump almost anyone hes going up against. He regularly goes out of his area to come up with an important rebound for his team and will get his hands on a couple of balls every game that most would not in order to keep possessions alive for his team. His excellent hands help him out greatly in this area, as youll rarely see him bobble anything or lose control of a ball if strength is not a factor.
Offensively, Thomas is absolutely dynamite in the open floor and shows some small important sparks that lead you to believe he has more in him than hes currently showing. On the fast break or even in half-court sets his teammates have learned that if they are in trouble they can just throw the ball to the general area at the top of the square on the glass and Thomas will go get it and usually throw it down emphatically too. Most of his points come off lobs of these sort as well as tip-ins on offensive rebounds, but against weaker opponents hes shown some signs of raw footwork in the post, a mid-range jump-shot and a little jump-hook shot he can go to. Its fair to call him raw offensively, but hes also a little more difficult to gauge since he is usually his teams 4th or 5th option on the floor and has probably had a handful of plays called for him all season long.
Hes an unselfish player and is not as much of a liability as you would think handling the ball on the perimeter and making post entry passes. He shows a good feel for the game here too, as well as reasonable ball-handling skills in the open floor on a number of occasions.
Thomas frame isnt huge, but it looks good enough to make us think that he wont have any problems putting on the 15-20 pounds of bulk he will need in the NBA.
Thomas is generally an extremely aggressive player, noticeably being more concerned with helping his team get wins rather than get on a highlight reel. He is a humble and very intelligent player both on and off the court, and is said to be an excellent student in the classroom and a highly coachable player in LSUs practices. On the court he is surprisingly poised and focused for a player with such little basketball experience, not making many mistakes and generally showing an outstanding court demeanor amongst his teammates. His relentless attitude is an attribute that is both rare in a player of his mold and impossible to teach. Being a 6-6, 190 pound player in high school made him have to work much harder than anyone else to succeed in the post and this attitude has translated over at his current height of 6-9 and 215 pounds. From interviews with him you can tell that he has a chip on his shoulder, and you can only hope that he keeps it once he makes the NBA. Right now he goes after everything that is even remotely in his area and never gives up on any play. Despite his lack of bulk he uses the strength he has very cleverly, challenging players who are bigger and stronger than him with no fear and no regard for his own personal safety.
It would not be a stretch to say that he has a higher ceiling that any other player in this draft class considering his physical attributes and how long hes been playing basketball, but his intangibles lead you to believe that he also has what it takes to actually realize that potential as well.
Thomas is a late-bloomer in every sense of the word, only having started to play organized basketball in his junior year of high school. Like many players who have late growth spurts (he was still growing as of last summer), he has yet to fully grow into his frame and is probably lacking the strength to play a huge role in the NBA until he can add some weight. He struggled with conditioning problems earlier on in the year, but as the season progressed hes shown no problem playing 30 or more minutes a game.
Offensively, Thomas is fairly limited and gets most of his points right now through offensive rebounds and in transition. He doesnt really have any type of back to the basket game to speak of, and probably lacks the strength to score this way even if he did as he has trouble at times holding his spot on the block. Hell have to add some go-to moves to become a consistent scorer in the NBA, as well as better footwork in the post. Almost his entire offensive game at the moment revolves around dunks, although as mentioned already, he did not get much of a chance to show otherwise.
Thomas has shown sparks of being able to hit the mid-range jump-shot at times, but it wouldnt be a stretch to say that he could still improve his touch from the perimeter, as well as from the free throw line where he shoots 66%. His mechanics look a bit awkward here and he would be well served to better utilize his leaping ability to get better lift on his shot. In half-court sets Thomas ball-handling looks like it could use some serious refinement.
Beyond his bulk, his size also isnt 100% ideal for an NBA power forward, although his terrific length and athleticism helps him out greatly in this area.
Defensively he has a tendency at times to rely a little too much on his athleticism, and might be developing bad habits we often see big men form in their time in the NCAA. Its not rare to see him give up deep position in the paint to the man hes guarding, often due to his lack of strength, thinking that hell be able to just spring up off the ground to block his shot once it goes up. This works for him against NCAA big men, but NBA power forwards will have a field day on him if he lets them get within a few feet of the hoop. Pump-fakes were a problem for Thomas early on, but as the season progressed and hes learned his opponents tendencies better through scouting reports and just by trial and error, hes improved here as well.
In high school, Thomas was only 5-11 as a freshman. He only played organized basketball in his junior and senior years and never really built up enough recruiting hype to be considered a top 100 prospect. As a junior he was a mere 6-6 and 190 pounds, and when he officially committed to LSU they did not initially even have a scholarship for him. One later opened up when a JUCO recruit was kicked off his team and his scholarship offer was rescinded. Thomas grew to 6-7 ½, 200 pounds as a high school senior, and averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks per game, good enough only for the all-second team in Louisiana. He was forced to redshirt his freshman year at LSU after injuring his neck, and grew to 6-9, 215 pounds over that year.
Thomas now plays in the most athletic conference in America, the SEC. His team won their conference fairly easily with a 14-2 record, and then lost to Florida in the semifinals of the SEC tournament with Thomas out resting his ankle for the NCAA tournament. LSU also played an extremely difficult out of conference schedule, going on the road to play against teams like West Virginia, Cincinnati, Ohio State and UConn. The UConn game (see links: freshman forwards fantastic ) was Thomas coming out party at the national level, scoring 15 points with 13 rebounds and 7 blocks against the best front-court in the nation on their home floor on national television.
On the year, Thomas averaged 12.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.1 blocks in 26 minutes per game on over 60% shooting from the field.
In the NCAA tournament (see various links: NCAA tournament) Thomas was fantastic in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight against some of the best frontcourt players in America, coming up with 9 points (3/5 FG), 13 rebounds and 5 blocks against Duke, and then 21 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks against Texas. At the time of this report, LSU is headed to their first Final Four in 20 years.
Thomas is expected to enter the NBA draft this summer and has probably done enough in the NCAA tournament to guarantee himself a spot in the high-lottery.
If the Sweet 16 matchup with Duke on Thursday was Tyrus Thomas introduction to the national media and casual fans who are just now starting to pay attention to college basketball, his performance in the Elite Eight could be remembered as the one that permanently elevated him into the top 5 of the 2006 draft as well as firmly into the discussion for being the overall #1 pick.
Thomas did what weve come to expect from him in terms of defense and rebounding with 13 rebounds and 3 emphatic blocked shots, but it was what he showed on the offensive end of the ball this time, scoring 21 points, that really makes you wonder just how high his ceiling as a basketball player might be.
His presence was announced immediately to Texas outstanding frontcourt--considered one of the best in the NCAAwith an incredible tip-dunk he had jumping flatfooted directly underneath the rim to corral an offensive rebound with one hand from well above the cylinder and flush it down in one fluid motion. Texas had serious problems keeping a body on the slithery Thomas all game long as he was constantly in motion, losing his man on three different occasions for an effortless alleyoop within halfcourt sets. Till this point these were all things wed seen many times out of Thomas, combined with the typical fantastic effort he put in defensively and on the glass that made this an extremely impressive first half performance with 8 points and 6 rebounds.
What we saw in the 2nd half was anything but expected, though. On two different occasions Thomas moved off the ball nicely and received it near the baseline from about 17 feet out. In both instances, Thomas put the ball on the floor and spotted up for a smooth looking mid-range jumper, which he swished impressively for a guy who has always been considered to be as raw as they come on the offensive end. He continued to show his perimeter skills by getting in the passing lanes on the other end and taking the ball the length of the floor to finish softly off the glass using his outstanding body control. On another occasion he again took the ball from the perimeter and attacked the hoop, spotting up this time for a face-up jumper inside the paint. This is the kind of offensive package no one would blink at if they saw from a small forward, but considering that Thomas is clearly just starting to figure out the type of player he is and will become after not having played any organized basketball until his junior year of high school, you have to wonder just how much untapped potential this late-blooming athletic freak has in him.
Thomas again showed his heartbeat, motor and passion after cramping up badly with 7 minutes and 30 seconds left in the game, leaving the floor in obvious pain but coming back into the game just a few minutes later before again coming to his knees in overtime after an emphatic rebound.
With LSU locking up a trip to the Final Four, there is just no telling how high his stock could rise now, as hes shown to be as worthy a candidate as any player of being the #1 overall pick, especially with the inconsistency fellow candidates LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Gay have shown in the tournament so far. Any talk of staying another year has obviously become a moot point as there is simply no way to convince him that his stock will be any higher next year and hes proven that he can hang with any player in the country regardless of his high school recruiting hype.
If there was anyone left in the country that still hadnt seen the way freshman Tyrus Thomas can change the game with his incredible length and athleticism, they picked the right game to tune in.
Thomas was a dominant force defensively and on the glass, making every single one of Dukes players question themselves when they entered the paint and coming up huge for his team offensively down the stretch despite playing much of the way with 4 fouls.
Every single one of his 5 blocks were absolutely spectacular, made possible not just with his outrageous leaping ability but also by his fantastic shot-blocking instincts, timing and outstanding motor. When he wasnt coming up with a block he was instead altering anything within a 12 foot radius of the hoop, as he covers an amazing amount of ground incredibly quick. Thomas was studying and learning Shelden Williams tendencies and shot-fakes on the fly to get the better of the All-American on a number of occasions, sparking his team to an improbable victory with sheer heart, determination, and once again if it wasnt clear, an uncanny amount of athletic ability. His defense extended beyond his shot-blocking ability, though, stepping out on screens to help his teammates out (especially on J.J. Redick) and coming up with a number of huge rebounds that gave his team a massive shot in the arm.
He did all this battling foul trouble for much of the contest, picking up his 2nd foul with 8 minutes to go in the first half which sat him until the start of the second, his third foul with 18 minutes to go and his fourth with over 12 minutes left in the game. That didnt stop him from making two incredible plays in the last minute that essentially won the game for his team, though, first handling the ball in the open floor for a massive dunk in transition and then closing out on Greg Paulus on Dukes next possession down the floor for his fifth and possibly most spectacular block to seal the deal for LSU. The passion he showed after that told us all we need to know about his heart and what it meant for him to help his team out this way.
It wasnt a flawless game for Thomas, though. His first field goal came with 7 minutes left in the contest, and his offense looked about as raw as can be outside of the alleyoops and putbacks on offensive rebounds that he converted. Hes probably still a good 15-20 pounds away from making an impact in the NBA, but with the upside he showed it seems like its going to be awfully hard for him to slip out of the lottery this year if he indeed decides to declare. And every win makes that all the more likely as the country gets more familiar with his name and the price of his shoe deal rises exponentially.
While the SEC Freshman of the Year is still coming off of a severe ankle injury, he has dramatically changed each of LSUs two tournament games on the defensive end. Thomas incredible leaping ability combined with his good timing make any opposing player coming into the lane think twice about shooting the ball. Helpside defense aside, the redshirt freshman did a great job of playing man to man defense in the post, staying out of foul trouble, and contesting every single shot that his man put up.
Offensively, Tyrus showed off some excellent ball handling skills, breaking down his defender time after time from the perimeter and making his way inside the paint. Playing outside of the paint is nothing new to Thomas, as he was a guard until his junior year of high school before he shot up from 511 to 68. The Louisiana native showed great passing ability from the high post as well, getting the ball to Glen Davis with no problems whatsoever. Not to be forgotten of course, Tyrus topped the night off with one of his signature emphatic slam dunks that got the crowd off their feet.
NBA scouts realize that Tyrus Thomas is a very rare player athletically, and is just beginning to tap into the immense amount of potential that he has. At 69 and 215 lbs., he has a frame suitable of adding another 20 lbs, and still might not be done growing. Despite the talk of definitely staying another year, we wouldnt be surprised at all to see this athletic freak throw his name in the draft this year and wind up shaking the commissioners hand during the top half of the lottery. The serious injury that had him on crutches just a few weeks ago has apparently made him think twice about the virtues of passing up being a surefire lottery pick.
Coming off a high ankle sprain that had him on crutches and out of the lineup towards the end of the season, LSU will need their fantastic freshman forward at full strength to continue to capitalize on the momentum that helped them win the SEC regular season championship outright, especially against a pesky Iona team that will not go down without a fight.
Thomas is hands down the most athletic big man in this tournament, and his presence inside the paint defensively and on the glass is enough to completely swing the game in his team's favor as many LSU rivals have learned this season. For the Tigers to have any chance of living up to their high seeding and advance to the Sweet 16 and possibly beyond, they will need Thomas healthy, out of foul trouble, assertive on both ends of the floor and not intimidated by the fact that he's a freshman trying to lead a historically underachieving team to a place they haven't been in a long time.
Emphatically insisting that he will be back for at least another season, an excellent run in the tournament behind solid play by Thomas could make him think twice about that decision, especially after seeing what a tough injury feels like mentally and physically with his own eyes. Being bounced early could confirm that notion in his mind. Regardless of what happens, a horde of NBA scouts will be watching his every move.
Coming out of high school as a borderline top 100 prospect, and being recruited by the likes of Tulane, North Texas, and Western Kentucky, it was a no-brainer for the Baton Rouge native to stay at home and play for the Tigers. At only 67 and 175 lbs, Tyrus was too small to play power forward and not skilled enough to play small forward. Fast forward one year and you have a player who has grown two inches and gained 40 lbs. (currently 69 and 215 lbs.) and you have the Tyrus Thomas that I saw in person Saturday at Ohio State.
The Tyrus Thomas I saw was a jaw dropping athletic specimen who completely changed the game in Columbus, Ohio. He blocked at least 7 or 8 shots (but was only credited with 5 for some reason) and was an absolute force on the boards. He showed amazing quickness and great elevation on his jumpshot. Thomas is arguably the top athlete in college basketball with a great body and arms that seemingly never end, not the undersized power forward that he was regarded as in high school.
To make a long story short, Thomas has catapulted himself from a player who was red shirted last year to a legitimate NBA lottery prospect in one year. His athleticism is virtually unparalleled on the collegiate level, reminiscent of Stromile Swift and he is just beginning to scratch the surface of how good he can become. While Tyrus has the size, face-up game and athleticism to play power forward, he has the quickness to play small forward if he chooses to. He is clearly more comfortable facing the basket, as he played point guard all the way up until his junior year of high school supposedly. It will be interesting to see what route he chooses to take over the next few months and next season, but draft fans definitely need to remember the name of Tyrus Thomas.


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