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Ohio’s alltime leading scorer in HS? Seems like a pretty strong get for a walk-on. Never heard of him. Not much on the web about him. Thoughts?
CJ Anthony signs with the Bearcats

(07-07-2021 07:33 AM)Bearcatbdub Wrote:  Ohio’s alltime leading scorer in HS? Seems like a pretty strong get for a walk-on. Never heard of him. Not much on the web about him. Thoughts?
CJ Anthony signs with the Bearcats

Central Ohio's All-Time leading scorer. I believe he's in the top 20 for all of Ohio. That's an incredible addition as a walk-on.

My co-worker does a bit of HS scouting for his friend who is a coach. In 2019 he told me about Anthony as a guy who he thought would be a good addition to UC, and the only knock against him was size. My co worker was not quite sure if we would recruit a guy who could actually shoot though, which was fair. Excited to see if he can actually make an impact on the team.

(07-07-2021 08:00 AM)moosebean11 Wrote:  

(07-07-2021 07:33 AM)Bearcatbdub Wrote:  Ohio’s alltime leading scorer in HS? Seems like a pretty strong get for a walk-on. Never heard of him. Not much on the web about him. Thoughts?
CJ Anthony signs with the Bearcats

Central Ohio's All-Time leading scorer. I believe he's in the top 20 for all of Ohio. That's an incredible addition as a walk-on.

The concern would be DIII. That said he is free in year one. No downside.

Well, many on here have been clamoring for shooters to be recruited for years, this is a good thing....

So we have two walk-ons now, right? CJ Anthony and Maro Egodotaye. Banks was formerly a walkon, but he has a scholarship now.

Do we know if Banks' scholarship is for this year only?

(07-07-2021 09:54 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote:  So we have two walk-ons now, right? CJ Anthony and Maro Egodotaye. Banks was formerly a walkon, but he has a scholarship now.

Do we know if Banks' scholarship is for this year only?

Chad Brendel has said his scholarship is only promised for this year. Next year, I would imagine he will be off scholarship.

(07-07-2021 08:52 AM)Banter Wrote:  My co-worker does a bit of HS scouting for his friend who is a coach. In 2019 he told me about Anthony as a guy who he thought would be a good addition to UC, and the only knock against him was size. My co worker was not quite sure if we would recruit a guy who could actually shoot though, which was fair. Excited to see if he can actually make an impact on the team.

IDK if size will be a problem. He's taller than Justin Jenifer was (listed at 5'10 but legitimately 5'8 at best). He is the same height but thicker than Cane Broome.

Worst case scenario is that he is practice depth. Best case is that he becomes an upper class role player.

Central Ohio’s alltime leading scorer? What does that even mean, lol. Are we going regional just to get in the record book?

(07-07-2021 09:54 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote:  So we have two walk-ons now, right? CJ Anthony and Maro Egodotaye. Banks was formerly a walkon, but he has a scholarship now.

Do we know if Banks' scholarship is for this year only?

Maro Egodotaye is actually headed to Link Year Prep this year, where Hayden Koval also attended

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQYlEU8h_bE/..._copy_link

(07-07-2021 11:16 AM)UCBearcatlawjd2 Wrote:  Worst case scenario is that he is practice depth. Best case is that he becomes an upper class role player.

That’s the way I look at it. Perhaps we win the karma lottery and he’s this generation’s Steve Logan.

(07-07-2021 11:19 AM)Bearcatbdub Wrote:  Central Ohio’s alltime leading scorer? What does that even mean, lol. Are we going regional just to get in the record book?

I was the leading point scorer on my driveway hoop as a kid. I think that deserves a scholly

Walk on's are no risk. If he's decent, that's just gravy.

According to the OHSAA, Anthony's 2395 would be 16th all time assuming all those points were scored as an Ohio based player (I think they are).
I hit 'bold' for some other interesting names

Points, Career (minimum 2,200)
1 3,208 Jon Diebler, Fostoria (2003-2004) & Upper Sandusky (2004-2007)
2 2,977 Luke Kennard, Franklin (2011-2015)
3 2,958 Jay Burson, New Concord John Glenn (1981-1985)
4 2,680 Geno Ford, Cambridge (1989-1993)
5 2,646 LeBron James, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (1999-2003)
6 2,581 Rex Leach, Vienna Mathews (1951-1955)
7 2,573 Mike Phillips, Akron Manchester (1970-1974)
8 2,567 Bill Szabo, Oberlin Firelands (1976-1980)
9 2,562 Nate Davis, Bellaire (2002-2006)
10 2,492 Larry Huston, Savannah (1951-1955)
11 2,460 Jerry Lucas, Middletown (1955-1958)
12 2,438 Bob Huggins, Bowerston Conotton Valley & Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South (1967-1971)
13 2,423 Dante Jackson, Greenfield McClain (2004-2007)
14 2,412 Jamar Butler, Lima Shawnee (2001-2004)
15 2,408 Jarron Cumberland, Wilmington (2013-2016)
16 2,385 Allan Hornyak, Bellaire St. John Central (1965-1969)
17 2,366 Matt Witt, Tipp City Bethel (1998-2002)
18 2,346 Greg Simpson, Lima Senior (1988-1992)
19 2,341 Glen Hursey, Glenford (1944-1948)
20 2,340 Dan Monteroso, St. Clairsville (2009-2013)

I also think LeBron James is also an interesting name :)

(07-07-2021 07:32 PM)Mike In Clifton Wrote:  According to the OHSAA, Anthony's 2395 would be 16th all time assuming all those points were scored as an Ohio based player (I think they are).
I hit 'bold' for some other interesting names

Points, Career (minimum 2,200)
1 3,208 Jon Diebler, Fostoria (2003-2004) & Upper Sandusky (2004-2007)
2 2,977 Luke Kennard, Franklin (2011-2015)
3 2,958 Jay Burson, New Concord John Glenn (1981-1985)
4 2,680 Geno Ford, Cambridge (1989-1993)
5 2,646 LeBron James, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (1999-2003)
6 2,581 Rex Leach, Vienna Mathews (1951-1955)
7 2,573 Mike Phillips, Akron Manchester (1970-1974)
8 2,567 Bill Szabo, Oberlin Firelands (1976-1980)
9 2,562 Nate Davis, Bellaire (2002-2006)
10 2,492 Larry Huston, Savannah (1951-1955)
11 2,460 Jerry Lucas, Middletown (1955-1958)
12 2,438 Bob Huggins, Bowerston Conotton Valley & Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South (1967-1971)
13 2,423 Dante Jackson, Greenfield McClain (2004-2007)
14 2,412 Jamar Butler, Lima Shawnee (2001-2004)
15 2,408 Jarron Cumberland, Wilmington (2013-2016)
16 2,385 Allan Hornyak, Bellaire St. John Central (1965-1969)
17 2,366 Matt Witt, Tipp City Bethel (1998-2002)
18 2,346 Greg Simpson, Lima Senior (1988-1992)
19 2,341 Glen Hursey, Glenford (1944-1948)
20 2,340 Dan Monteroso, St. Clairsville (2009-2013)

Would be interesting to break those down into pre and post 3 point line.
Some of the long time agoers might have more points if they were distance shooters.

(07-07-2021 07:32 PM)Mike In Clifton Wrote:  According to the OHSAA, Anthony's 2395 would be 16th all time assuming all those points were scored as an Ohio based player (I think they are).
I hit 'bold' for some other interesting names

Points, Career (minimum 2,200)
1 3,208 Jon Diebler, Fostoria (2003-2004) & Upper Sandusky (2004-2007)
2 2,977 Luke Kennard, Franklin (2011-2015)
3 2,958 Jay Burson, New Concord John Glenn (1981-1985)
4 2,680 Geno Ford, Cambridge (1989-1993)
5 2,646 LeBron James, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (1999-2003)
6 2,581 Rex Leach, Vienna Mathews (1951-1955)
7 2,573 Mike Phillips, Akron Manchester (1970-1974)
8 2,567 Bill Szabo, Oberlin Firelands (1976-1980)
9 2,562 Nate Davis, Bellaire (2002-2006)
10 2,492 Larry Huston, Savannah (1951-1955)
11 2,460 Jerry Lucas, Middletown (1955-1958)
12 2,438 Bob Huggins, Bowerston Conotton Valley & Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South (1967-1971)
13 2,423 Dante Jackson, Greenfield McClain (2004-2007)
14 2,412 Jamar Butler, Lima Shawnee (2001-2004)
15 2,408 Jarron Cumberland, Wilmington (2013-2016)
16 2,385 Allan Hornyak, Bellaire St. John Central (1965-1969)
17 2,366 Matt Witt, Tipp City Bethel (1998-2002)
18 2,346 Greg Simpson, Lima Senior (1988-1992)
19 2,341 Glen Hursey, Glenford (1944-1948)
20 2,340 Dan Monteroso, St. Clairsville (2009-2013)

Another name will soon be added to this list; Brayden Sipple from my humble alma mater, Blanchester. He finished his career with 2,485 points, good for 12th all-time. Both Sipple and Anthony would have finished higher if not for the COVID-shortened season. I believe Sipple should have received more Division I looks (he had one offer from Detroit early on), but playing for Blanchester doesn't do much for one's profile. He'll be playing for Division II Cedarville in the fall, but I won't be shocked if he blows up there and transfers up to a low- or mid-major Division I school later.

I think we'll see Wes continue to utilize the preferred walk-on route due to his own college experience. Love having Ohio kids walk on who may have a chance to contribute later in their careers.

Did Anthony have any Div I scholly offers?

Word was some MAC schools were interested. Not sure who or to what degree.