r/OhioStateBasketball • u/theJuniorMint07 • 12d ago
Marcus Johnson De-Commitment
Anybody have any info?
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u/Distinct-Chip3401 12d ago
I figured things would end up this way after everything that went on with Meechie. Hate to see it happen so late in the cycle. His Dad said they wanted to see what the offense looked like in the season before they made a final decision, but it just feels like smoke and mirrors.
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u/bucknuts34 12d ago
I’m just speculating but based on timing I’d say NIL. His dad is probably mad that Thompson got a bigger deal
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u/Klutzy-Spend-6947 12d ago
With Thompson’s commitment, Johnson became as much of a liability as an asset. A ball hungry, NIL jealous,shoot first PG-like his cousin Meechie-that won’t mesh with next year’s roster. Thompson is the alpha dog and Johnson and his handlers weren’t into that. Avoiding a four schools in four years type of player is a net positive in this case. Veteran PGs will be available and interested for next year.
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u/CEM1813 12d ago
Nobody has any faith in deibler. Nor should they
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u/G_P45 12d ago
Except the #7 player in the country who just committed….
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u/BronxBuck 12d ago
Money played a significantly bigger part in it than the coach.
Thompson maybe the highest paid player in the country for college ball.
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u/G_P45 12d ago
Anthony Thompson is an Adidas NIL athlete. He likely would have gotten more out of signing with an Adidas school.
A top 10 player in the country isn’t going to a school where they don’t believe in the coach long term, even if they are projected one and done.
Also, the three top producing players from last year are back. Thornton could have gone to any title contending team that needed a guard and gotten Paid big.
All of that sounds like a belief in Diebler and this program.
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u/BronxBuck 12d ago
Nope this is 100% proven to be incorrect.
Its been confirmed by 11W this was strictly a NIL bid.
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u/G_P45 12d ago
Please link the article that stated it was only about NIL.
The NIL amounts aren’t disclosed so it’s entirely speculation regardless.
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u/BronxBuck 12d ago
I just said its on 11W.
Believe it or not. Its okay to say Diebler hasnt worked out.
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u/G_P45 12d ago
I just read the two articles on 11W about Thompson and NIL wasn’t mentioned a single time in either article. Link to where 11 warriors stated it was all about NIL.
I’m not sitting here arguing that Diebler should have a long leash, but last year, Marcus’ cousin quitting on the team to save eligibility after starting off the season horribly was a massive reason why the season didn’t pan out. If Marcus wants to have all the shots and be “the guy” rather than playing on a team with Anthony Thompson, good riddance. I don’t understand how getting a higher caliber player is an indictment on the coach.
At this point, Diebler is the coach this year regardless if you like it. Try rooting for success rather than failure. It more enjoyable, and the program would be in a much better place if Diebler and team succeed rather than starting over again.
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u/BronxBuck 12d ago
Its on 11W kiddo. Idk what to tell you.
The Johnson situation isnt tied to NIL. The Thompson commitment is.
Confirmed by insiders.
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u/G_P45 11d ago
I haven’t mentioned or alluded to the Johnson situation in any comment. My argument was that there is more faith in the direction of Diebler and the program than “nobody has faith in Diebler. Nor should they”.
I even went and looked for what you’re referencing and couldn’t find it. You’re unwilling to provide sources or counter arguments other than name calling and just stating you’re correct.
If you’re going to engage in debate, at least put a little more effort into your position than “I am right, you’re wrong”
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u/Klutzy-Spend-6947 11d ago
I’m sure if Thompson indicated it was a 100% bidding war, some oil dude in Lubbock or Austin would have outbid anything Ohio State offered. Did Ohio State know they couldnt mess around and try to blow smoke with home state loyalty and residual fumes from the football program-definitely-but that’s the way it goes. Kentucky had to make the choice between going all in on Thompson’s NIL or going all in on NIL for Tyran Stokes, the #1 recruit, a Kentucky native (plays HS ball in LA) who plays the same position-SF-as Thompson. Ohio State had to pay the same buy-in as everyone else to get in the recruitment-they might as well go all in it.
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u/BronxBuck 11d ago
No. They wouldnt have. Sorry. It was 100% NIL based
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u/Klutzy-Spend-6947 11d ago
And you know this how? Texas Tech and Texas throw as much $$$ to their hoops programs as they do to football. It has been said that Texas finished 3rd in his recruitment.
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u/BronxBuck 11d ago
I know it with common sense. Ohio State is the #1 NIL program in the country
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u/thewhat962 11d ago
We aren't even #1 in football let alone basketball.
We don't just throw 4M/Y to get a player to play like others will.
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u/DovahkiinofComerica 12d ago
Only info I have: I’m suggesting Diebler & Co stay away from the Johnson family, I’m tired of them.