David Thomas - Transfer Commit

[MDspider8]

We have our first transfer pickup - DePaul G David Thomas (previously played at Mercer in '23-24). 6'1 G, should have 2 years left.

Averaged 3.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 15 minutes/game this season, but had solid numbers as a freshman at Mercer - 11.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Career 36% from three and shot 40% on almost 3 attempts per game his freshman year.

 

[spiderstudent17]

I wonder when he had time to visit or if he visited. DePaul played yesterday and Thomas played 28 minutes and had 11 points.

Here’s a highlight tape from Mercer. Couldn’t find one with DePaul.

 

[Spiders4ever]

Was he on the radar?

 

[GKiller]

I wonder when he had time to visit or if he visited. DePaul played yesterday and Thomas played 28 minutes and had 11 points.

Here’s a highlight tape from Mercer. Couldn’t find one with DePaul.

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ha what did I tell u yesterday - often we get guys that r not publicly known.

I wouldn't focus too much on public reports, although we can't dismiss visits.

crazy that he presumably visited while still playing at Depaul. They did have a big gap between the Crown tourney but still.

Impressive season for a freshman coming in at any level. but why so little role at Depaul who is the worst power conf team traditionally...like close to every year. red flag?

 

[Eight Legger]

ha what did I tell u yesterday - often we get guys that r not publicly known.

I wouldn't focus too much on public reports, although we can't dismiss visits.

crazy that he presumably visited while still playing at Depaul. They did have a big gap between the Crown tourney but still.

Impressive season for a freshman coming in at any level. but why so little role at Depaul who is the worst power conf team traditionally...like close to every year. red flag?

Their coach probably just forgot to put him in.

 

[SpiderGuy]

Their coach probably just forgot to put him in.

At least he’ll be used to consistency once he gets here. Filling the role of GW3?

 

[spiderman]

minutes and stats improved a lot at the end of the season.
game log:

David Thomas 2024-25 Game Log | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

2024-25 Game Log for David Thomas

www.sports-reference.com

 

[spiderman]

we tried to get him last year (or at least contacted him) when he transferred from Mercer.

https://247sports.com/article/mercer-guard-david-thomas-to-transfer-to-depaul-depaul-blue-demons-recruiting-229912880/

 

[URSpider95]

Some interesting get to know David items on Mercer's profile page:

David Thomas - Men's Basketball - Mercer University Athletics

David Thomas (12) Guard - HIGH SCHOOL Attended Eagles Landing High School in McDonough, Ga. Was the region player of the year and a member of the region

mercerbears.com

GET TO KNOW DAVID​

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• Enjoys music and playing video games
• Wasn't breathing when he was born and considers the life God gave him the greatest gift he has ever received
• Says that his attention to detail, desire to win, daily hard work, and listening skills set him apart from others
• Considers his parents to be his heroes
• Favorite snack is Goldfish
• Favorite food is wings
• Favorite dessert is cookies
• Favorite movie is Unbroken

 

[spider23]

Also got a good number at Depaul:

David Thomas - MEN'S BASKETBALL - DePaul University Athletics

David Thomas (23) Guard - 2023-24 (FRESHMAN AT MERCER): Played 31 games as a true freshman, including eight starts, where he ranked second on his team with 1...

depaulbluedemons.com

His 24/7 recruiting profile shows an offer from LSU, then GA State, Tenn Tech and Mercer?

 

[fan2011]

Mercer stats look promising, DePaul stats do not. Turnover rate was extreme, 3fg% was bad.

 

[SpiderGuy]

So currently we are down to one more availability unless any of current roster chooses to leave?

 

[spider23]

So currently we are down to one more availability unless any of current roster chooses to leave?

That would seem to be the case. Would have thought if we had additional guys entering the portal they would have put their name out already.

 

[8legs1dream]

ha what did I tell u yesterday - often we get guys that r not publicly known.

I wouldn't focus too much on public reports, although we can't dismiss visits.

crazy that he presumably visited while still playing at Depaul. They did have a big gap between the Crown tourney but still.

Impressive season for a freshman coming in at any level. but why so little role at Depaul who is the worst power conf team traditionally...like close to every year. red flag?

we ignore red flags here!

 

[GKiller]

we ignore red flags here!

we like to wave white ones. especially against vcu.

 

[SpiderGuy]

That would seem to be the case. Would have thought if we had additional guys entering the portal they would have put their name out already.

So looks like one from portal plus another to come from portal plus 3 freshmen, rest of scholarship guys, and 2 walk ons? That’s the makeup? Not looking too promising next season.

 

[spider23]

So looks like one from portal plus another to come from portal plus 3 freshmen, rest of scholarship guys, and 2 walk ons? That’s the makeup? Not looking too promising next season.

No ideally we turn over 2 to 3 more spots. But if guys have not left, guessing moon is not trying to persuade them and may be stuck.

 

[spiders13]

I’m in Chicago and my buddy played at DePaul. he’s heavily involved with the program (was a top
50 recruit to Miami and transferred to DePaul for 3 years in the 2000’s ) and said “he’s ok, nothing special” we shall see. He knows lots about hoops. Maybe Mooney found a diamond in the rough lol

 

[spider23]

I’m in Chicago and my buddy played at DePaul. he’s heavily involved with the program (was a top
50 recruit to Miami and transferred to DePaul for 3 years in the 2000’s ) and said “he’s ok, nothing special” we shall see. He knows lots about hoops. Maybe Mooney found a diamond in the rough lol

Yep hard to tell with this guy. Funny how I see articles where he was listed at 6'4, but he does not look that tall on highlights. Depaul lists at 6'1. So probably a 6 footer, but does look strong.

Did well at Mercer, but not as much at Depaul, so maybe the A10 is more like Mercer? I mean Aidan Maheny was all world at St Mary's then not so much at UCONN and Big East.

Seems worth a shot if we do have 3-4 more slots - but the way moon operates those probably will not open up until after our targets have signed elsewhere.

 

[GKiller]

I thought DePaul was more like Mercer

 

[spider23]

I thought DePaul was more like Mercer

Yes, but the competition they play is more like Uconn.

 

[8legs]

Wait, what? He did not start and averaged 3 points per game on a DePaul team that was 14-20, 4-16. 39 assists, 39 turnovers. Seriously? Another reason to be optimistic.

 

[SpiderGuy]

Wait, what? He did not start and averaged 3 points per game on a DePaul team that was 14-20, 4-16. 39 assists, 39 turnovers. Seriously? Another reason to be optimistic.

Could be a diamond in the rough or possibly impact player, but what you posted certainly should make us wonder. The assists to turnover ratio is concerning. On the face of it, he doesn’t look like skill level of Bigelow or King.

 

[8legs]

I'm going to rush out and renew my forever season tickets because of our "sensible" approach and because this young man might be a diamond in the rough. It does happen every 7 or 8 years! (See blind squirrel...)

 

[97spiderfan]

If Mooney wants to test the limits of how much rope Queally is gonna give him, this is a good first step.

 

[spider23]

If Mooney wants to test the limits of how much rope Queally is gonna give him, this is a good first step.

 

[GKiller]

Mooney has an infinity rope

 

[8legs1dream]

Mooney has an infinity rope

Moon's rope could go to the actual moon, wrap around it a couple hundred times and then come back to Earth

 

[VT4700]

That would seem to be the case. Would have thought if we had additional guys entering the portal they would have put their name out already.

We better have additional spots. Otherwise, we should probably just start the 3 freshmen and 2 redshirts. If only 1 spot left, we need to add a proven 3 point guy, give him the green light, and let him make 100+ 3s.

 

[97spiderfan]

We better have additional spots. Otherwise, we should probably just start the 3 freshmen and 2 redshirts. If only 1 spot left, we need to add a proven 3 point guy, give him the green light, and let him make 100+ 3s.

Welcome back, 4700. How did you enjoy the past season?

 

[GKiller]

We better have additional spots. Otherwise, we should probably just start the 3 freshmen and 2 redshirts. If only 1 spot left, we need to add a proven 3 point guy, give him the green light, and let him make 100+ 3s.

I concur welcome back. Have u thought yet about a different coach picking the players? Spitballing.

I assume at least 1-2 of the freshmen will be redshirting. Same reasons from this past season. But Moon can still run the nextbestclass narrative even with a couple shirts.

 

[GKiller]

We better have additional spots. Otherwise, we should probably just start the 3 freshmen and 2 redshirts. If only 1 spot left, we need to add a proven 3 point guy, give him the green light, and let him make 100+ 3s.

PS I'm sorry about Odom to UVA

 

[SpiderGuy]

PS I'm sorry about Odom to UVA

VCU and UVA will do ok next year, and we’ll continue to compete.

 

[97spiderfan]

VCU and UVA will do ok next year, and we’ll continue to compete.

I predict both will have better season than we will despite hiring brand new coaches and essentially 100% roster turnover.

 

[GKiller]

Btw next season we should have a Wendy’s promotion instead of Wawa when this guy hits a 3

 

[spider23]

Free Frosties for all!!!

 

[spiderman]

Btw next season we should have a Wendy’s promotion instead of Wawa when this guy hits a 3

"David Thomas drives ... he spins ... he SCORES! ... WHERE'S THE BEEF!"

 

[VT4700]

Free Frosties for all!!!

Our 3 pt shooting was frosty enough last season. No need to remind everyone with that promotion.

 

[urfan1]

We better have additional spots. Otherwise, we should probably just start the 3 freshmen and 2 redshirts. If only 1 spot left, we need to add a proven 3 point guy, give him the green light, and let him make 100+ 3s.

100+ per game??????????

 

[whampas]

Btw next season we should have a Wendy’s promotion instead of Wawa when this guy hits a 3

Unfortunately he only shoots well on windy days.