The NBA Draft has come and gone and Taurean Thompson is still on the clock.
The 6-foot-10 power forward from Brewster (N.H.) Academy told me on June 2 he planned to decide right after visiting Michigan State. That was three weeks ago. His graduation at Brewster was a month ago.
“Of course it ‘s a little frustating because I want to commit, too,” Thompson told me June 2. “It means I gotta go on another visit and then I’ll commit right after.”
Thompson is thought to be considering Syracuse and Seton Hall along with the Spartans.
All three schools begin summer league sessions July 5.
Thompson doesn’t have social media and hasn’t issued any comments since I spoke with him.
Asked then if he would just sign scholarship papers since the late signing period ended, he said: “I don’t know how all that works, but I just know once I make my decision it’s going to be in June. Right after the visit, I don’t really have a [date].”
He added: “I want to commit. I want to start college now.”
DAYTON LANDS ANTETOKOUNMPO
Kostas Antetokounmpo, a 6-11, 195-pound four-star power forward from Milwaukee (WI) Dominican, committed to Dayton on Thursday.
He also held an offer from Florida and was courted by other teams, including St. John’s.
Assistant coach Tommy Ostrum was the point man.
Antetokounmpo is ranked the No. 98 prospect in the country by Scout.com and No. 21 at power forward.
He is the younger brother of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and also of Westchester Knicks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo
In other developments:
**2017 shooting guard Andrew Platek of Northfield (MA) Mount Hermon visited Stanford this week following trips to North Carolina and Davidson last week.
**2017 four-star Vermont Academy (VT) guard Christian David received a scholarship from head coach Jim Larranaga and Miami.
**2017 Griffin High (GA) big man TyShaun Crawford received a scholarship from head coach Steve Pikiell and Rutgers.**
**2019 DePaul College Prep (IL) guard Perry Cowan received a scholarship from head coach John Groce and Illnois.
**2019 Westlake High (GA) guard Chase Hunter received a scholarship from head coach Bruce Pearl and Auburn.
**2017 four-star Southport (IN) guard Paul Scruggs received a scholarship from head coach Thad Matta and Ohio State.
**2017 Kell High School (GA) forward Brian Thomas received a scholarship from head coach Mick Cronin and Cincinnati.
**2018 five-star Spartanburg (SC) wing Zion Williamson took unofficial visit to Clemson Thursday. He took a visit to UNC this past Wednesday.
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