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By Mike

April 28, 2009 8:20 PM | Link to this

My mistake it should have been 18 minutes not 28.

Mike

By Mike

April 26, 2009 9:55 PM | Link to this

While I agree BJ could use more seasoning with another year. Keep in mind that he only averaged 28 minutes a game. Also most good teams have good point guards. I found it distressing that OSU couldn’t even get the ball across the mid court line against Sienna. I think Matta is a great recruiter and a lousy coach. Bj can make millions sitting on the bench in the NBA or make nothing sitting on the bench at OSU

By Carol Seiler

April 15, 2009 10:33 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know if B.J. Mullens signed with an agent?

By Buckeye Bob

March 31, 2009 2:47 PM | Link to this

Nothing but questions have surrounded this guy from the beginning. He obviously carries an attitude and when given the opportunity to play showed little to no enthusiasm for the game. As for the one and done that plagues all colleges and universities; It would take one constructive meeting between the university athletic directors, school presidents and the NBA to resolve the issue. Why it will never happen? You can just smell the attorneys salivating over the law suits that would follow!

By Brandon

March 29, 2009 1:19 AM | Link to this

ohio state already has a center for next year. Zsis Sarikoupilous is anouther 7 footer from greece and he has a better inside game than kosta and is more mature than mullens. mullens has a lot of potential but he was always out of position in osu’s zone defense. he should have stayed but i think after going up against the transfer Zsis everyday he must have realized he was gonna lose his job to him next season.

By brunnegd

March 28, 2009 4:52 PM | Link to this

I am normally against a kid quitting college to turn pro in any sport. They are throwing away their long term interests for short term gains. But Mullins seems to have a unique situation. But he was not a dominant presence on the court and a 7 foot center should be, if the NBA is his target. I predict he will be playing in Europe next year.

By WAYNEALUM

March 28, 2009 3:34 PM | Link to this

JUST IN! I PROMISE HE WOULD KILL BJ MULLENS ON THE COURT. AND NEWS FLASH DONT WORRY BJ WILL BE PLAYIN FOR PENNIES!!!

By Mack

March 28, 2009 12:06 PM | Link to this

This just in……..J.J Sullinger isn’t a scout, who cares what he thinks! He wish that he could have left early! Not! He’s in Mexico or somewhere playing for pennies.

By WAYNEALUM

March 28, 2009 11:23 AM | Link to this

at the time but atleast at one point in time in college he was averaging 17ppg mullens only had 1 double double. I think its gonna end bad for him but i hope it dont.

By WAYNEALUM

March 28, 2009 11:19 AM | Link to this

I dont think he is ready AT ALL. My dad seen J.J. Sullinger yesterday at the Columbus Northland state game and asked him to talk to BJ and J.J. feels the same way we all do. Greg oden was a difference maker even though he is struggling in the NBA the guy controlled everything that came his way in the paint. Kosta dont let me get started on him he was outright horrible i dont even count him as a OSU player. BJ has the potential if he just be patient. As for D.Cook no i dont think he was ready

By jim

March 28, 2009 8:13 AM | Link to this

Quick everyone! Besides the dunk which pivot position shot has Mullins accomplished? A hook, a fade-away jumper, can he go left, ahh hell you guys know the answer. He has no real game other than being fairly coordinated, decent jumping skills. But is he an effective rebounder, mano-mano?? Hell no to most questions? Before freshman were varsity eligible, he would have done just fine playing other freshman teams and getting ready for next season’s schedule in the Big Ten much less preparing theNBA

By distressedcitizen

March 28, 2009 12:37 AM | Link to this

I hope the next big man that Matta tries to recruit realizes That Matta held Mullens back and tells Ohio State to stick it. BTW, Jeff is an Idiot: your name fits. And Patrick; who the hell died and made you an expert?

By Mack

March 27, 2009 11:36 PM | Link to this

Purvis, Purvis, Purvis…FYI D. Cook didn’t start for OSU either. Matta seems to do a good job of trying to keep players on the bench. Mullins should have been a starter. Scouts have said that Matta tries to keep kids like Mullins and Cook on the sideling to get another year. D. Cook is one of the best shooters in the NBA. It’s obvious you don’t know the game because you didn’t know that and you didn’t even know his name! The money may or may not last forever! Get it while you can!

By Harry the Horse

March 27, 2009 11:06 PM | Link to this

What a joke.. BJ Mullins was the biggest disappointment of the OSU season this year… Much Hyped but couldn’t even beat out Dallas Lauderdale at the 5… Some NBA team will throw money at a kid who will sit at the end of the bench for 3 years and then become a journeyman playing in Europe… Whatever advice this kid is getting is bad advice… Chris Johnson from Columbus was a much better Freshman than Mullins who was soft and unskilled…

By Ron Philpot

March 27, 2009 6:51 PM | Link to this

I have mixed emotions. I enjoyed watching Mullins and I know he is good, but I feel he needs a little more seasoning. I don’t know what is on his personal agenda which may have much to do with the jump. I wish him the best and maybe he can find a 7 footer to replace him.

Ron P.

By OSU Fan

March 27, 2009 4:42 PM | Link to this

I have said for some time that if someone had offered me money to play professional sports when I was in college, then I would have been out of there! Due to a lack of talent, it did not happen. My real complaint is that as a fan of OSU, the school is having too many 1 and done players and, in the end, I think it will hurt the program.

By shockcoach

March 27, 2009 4:34 PM | Link to this

The whole objective of going to college is to hopefully increase your chances of earning more money. Where as I think Mullins is not ready for the NBA, I do believe that his decision to leave for financial rewards is the reason why we attend college. Those of us who are critical of his decision don’t have any idea of what could have happened to him if he came back (perhaps a career ending injury). Who would be willing to compensate him on the millions that he probably is coing to make?

By Sucks

March 27, 2009 3:32 PM | Link to this

This dude SUCKS!!

By Cait

March 27, 2009 2:01 PM | Link to this

Look, this kid’s family is in dire straits. In his position, I’d do the same thing so I could support my family. The Columbus Dispatch did a wonderful, yet sad piece on him recently. As soon as I read about his family situation, I knew he should go for the money. The NBA (and NFL) needs a real minor league system like baseball and NHL so kids not interested in college can go from H.S. to the minors to develop, make money and have time to mature as a person.

By shoe

March 27, 2009 1:48 PM | Link to this

Too bad for B.J. Mullins. Not an intelligent decision. Anyone watching him play this year knows he’s not ready. Anyone that is except for a money hungry agent! Somehow the colleges have to address this issue of 1 or 2 and out. They need to confer with the pro leagues and get them on board. At the minimun do what the NFL does.

By NBA...What???

March 27, 2009 1:06 PM | Link to this

Hey Purvis, The kid from Dunbar you referred to was Daquan Cook, and the last I checked he was the three-point champ during All Star weekend. I think he’s doing alright! But, it is a joke for Mullins to think he’s ready. I guess getting a few dollars up-front is worth throwing your college career and eduaction away. Where’s the parental and coach’s advice, here. Given his history (RE the posts about his behavior) he may be dancing to a differnt drummer, though and not listening to anyone.

By stevet

March 27, 2009 12:07 PM | Link to this

BJ hasn’t got a clue as to what he’s about to do. All he see’s is the money. He’s weak for a 7 footer and what makes him think he’s ready when Oden is struggling like he is. I blame the NBA for allowing kids this young to turn pro. rules should change to where you should at least be a sophomore before you declare and probably even a junior. There are your rare exceptions like Kobe and LeBron, but they are few and far between. BJ get your education you knumb nut before you end up homeless again!

By Gregg

March 27, 2009 11:26 AM | Link to this

I saw B.J. Mullens play in the Regional finals at the Nutter Center last season. He played against my old High School, Graham High School. Graham shut him down and he fouled out. When he found out he had a few choice word for our fans. That is when I saw his true colors as a player. He won’t be ready for the NBA because he can’t handle the physical play with the big boys.

By Purvis Coley

March 27, 2009 11:14 AM | Link to this

Oden wasn’t ready, Koufous wasn’t ready, for that matter neither was Conley or whatever the guys name that played High School for Dunbar..what makes BJ think he’s ready…he wasn’t even starting….wow…good luck to you guys, the money if you can get a good deal won’t last forever…maybe all you guys one season and out should go play in Europe…you wouldn’t fair well there either.

By Patrick

March 27, 2009 11:06 AM | Link to this

Good luck to B.J.. He is not ready and all of us “experts” know that. He has NBA height and body size now. Too bad! The NBA is to blame for something like this happening. Who in their right mind would turn down millions of dollars. He will make more for signing his name than most of us will make in a life time. Again good luck but I hate to see you leave.

By JEFF IS AN IDIOT

March 27, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this

How can you blame Matta? If Mullens was half the center Oden was the offense would have filtered into him. B.J. is soft. He cost OSU the game against Sienna by not rebounding. And by the way, he’s leaving OSU because he would have flunked out anyway. OSU will be better without him. Mullens will get drafted and will sit on a bench for 5 years.

By jeff

March 27, 2009 9:47 AM | Link to this

Blame Matta for him leaving. Matta’s lack of offensive knowledge has killed OSU. 4 guards standing at the 3-point line and shooting 25% collectively is not an offense.

By james

March 27, 2009 9:38 AM | Link to this

8.8 ppg? Wow!! I’m not even sure that will qualify him for the D league.

By Jon

March 27, 2009 9:33 AM | Link to this

…..Also wanted to say that the only reason he will be a first rounder in the NBA is because the lack of big man in the Draft. But none the less, I hope he proves me wrong and has much success.

By Jon

March 27, 2009 9:31 AM | Link to this

Looks like back to the homeless shelter after he fails in the NBA. I watched him play and he has A LOT!!! of work to do before he is ready. Look how Greg Oden has struggled after one year in college and Koufos?? where is he?? Not a good move. I feel for Thad Matta and OSU players who do stay 4 years and put there heart and soul into the program working year after year to get ahead and be back on top only to have players like this come through and set them back.

By OSU Fan

March 27, 2009 9:23 AM | Link to this

Mullins is not NBA ready and should stay and build his skills. As an OSU fan, it is tough watching players walking out after only one year. There are good recruits coming in each year, but we can’t develop junior/senior leadership with so many players leaving early. The lack of experience was evident in this year’s NCAA tournament.

By Trey

March 27, 2009 8:10 AM | Link to this

Maybe BJ can join Koufos in the D-League. This clown has been saying he doesn’t need an education since the 7th grade because he was going to be 7 feet tall. Well good luck with all 7 feet of you.

By Corey

March 27, 2009 8:01 AM | Link to this

This kid is going to be good, but he is nowhere near ready for the NBA. He showed flashes this year, but could never put it together consistently. It is sad that these guys can’t just enjoy themselves for a few years at college before they join the NBA. The money will be there, learn to play in college, and “grow up” later!