The DJ Carton story according to Chris Holtman
The local sports radio 97.1 just had CH on for his weekly presser. They started to talk about Carton a little, and CH said he wanted to tell the listeners the whole story on DJ up to this point. CH starts with playing time was a major factor in DJ decision, but had some other interesting things to say as well. CH says that it was summer and DJ had just visited both Michigan and Indiana in back to back weekends. The plan was for DJ to make his decision later in the cycle, but CH got a call from DJ parents saying that they wanted to see OSU again, and that DJ was very close to making a decision right then, so if OSU had any shot it needed to happen quickly.
CH and staff knew that had to get him on campus that weekend, only one problem, this was also the same time as peach jam in South Carolina. CH goes on to say that he has never had an official visit in the summer like this and that it was going to take his entire staff and some luck to get the deal done. The guy he was down seeing at Peach Jam was EJ Liddell whom they later got a commitment from.
CH visited DJ and his family the night they got in town, he met with them again the following morning for breakfast before sending DJ to Zoombezie Bay a local waterpark with the team and support staff. CH goes on to say that the luck might have come from a "Michigan beat writer" who tweets out from Peach Jam that he was surprised to see CH and staff at Peach Jam when a 5* was on their campus for his official.
DJ and his family viewed the gesture as hard work and dedication from CH and staff, and lazy reporting from Michigan. Pulled the trigger shortly there after.
Go Blue
Cheers
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:22 PM ^
DJ, CH and EJ were lucky to get some cartons at Zoombezie Bay during the Peach Jam festival in South Carolina. Obviously.
December 2nd, 2019 at 12:55 PM ^
So they didn't choose UM because of a beat writer?? Doesn't pas the $mell test
December 2nd, 2019 at 2:38 PM ^
Remember when Pitino couldn’t believe that a five star he wasn’t recruiting showed up and committed? Yeah, this sounds like that.
December 2nd, 2019 at 12:56 PM ^
I assume I'm supposed to be outraged--isn't that what these posts are for? But I don't quite see where I should insert my coin.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:00 PM ^
Personally, I think if a kid is afraid of competition, or worried about the roster depth chart than he's probably not the guy. I'm writing from my mobile and was more curious as to who tweeted, and whether or not the story was true, or had a lil O$U spin on it.
Cheers
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:22 PM ^
Appreciate your response. If the parents were going to forego a Michigan education for their son on such a flimsy pretext. . .
December 2nd, 2019 at 8:28 PM ^
If the parents show this quality of critical thinking and decision-making skills, then DJ belongs at OSU ...
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:47 PM ^
what sport are we talking about? who is dj carton?
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:03 PM ^
I think you’re supposed to be mad that the Michigan beat writer inadvertently made it clear to the parents that CH and staff worked harder to get their son to go to OSU due to the Peach Jam? Iuno.
I mean it’s nothing new really. Beilein wasn’t really the type to chase recruits 24/7 so... what’s the point of this post?
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:23 PM ^
Beilein was going to fly to Germany to see Franz before he went to the NBA. That's...showing some love for a top player if you ask me.
Also, I assume it was Yoder who posted this (even if it probably wasn't him) because that guy is like an STD you can't kick.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:35 PM ^
Pretty sure Beilein did go to Germany to see Franz...
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:53 PM ^
I'll take your word for that!
December 2nd, 2019 at 12:57 PM ^
Cool story bro.
December 2nd, 2019 at 12:57 PM ^
So CH was at peach jam and someone else gave Carton the bag o cash???
December 2nd, 2019 at 12:58 PM ^
That may be the dumbest anecdote ever used to try to tweak a rival's nose. Just say the parents were impressed by the effort he made. I guar-an-goddamn-tee you the efforts of a fucking Michigan beat reporter had not the slightest thing to do with their decison and if anyone believes this they are crazy.
This story is pure Buckeye-trash and should be treated as such.
December 2nd, 2019 at 2:11 PM ^
Forgive OSU fans for not realizing that beat reporters are not simply program mouthpieces, that's all they know.
December 2nd, 2019 at 12:58 PM ^
Am I bad fan because I have no fucking idea what is going on in this story? I'm sure it's important (a five star player is involved) and I'm sure everybody else can figure it out but i'm lost.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:20 PM ^
Than I am worse than you as I have no idea who DJ Carton is. I thought this was about the former guy who hosted a radio show with Boomer Esiason. I think the guy got thrown in jail or something weird like that.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:33 PM ^
DJ Carton was a blue-chip basketball recruit who was thought to be a Michigan lean before abruptly committing to Ohio State. Peach Jam is an annual basketball tournament for top high school players hosted by Nike in South Carolina.
Having said that, I don't have any more of a clue about what's going on here than you do. Apparently Chris Holtmann is claiming that tweets from a Michigan beat writer somehow swung Carton's commitment to OSU...?
December 2nd, 2019 at 12:58 PM ^
I see only one solution to losing DJ Carton: create a fun water park along the Huron River for all recruits to enjoy.
December 2nd, 2019 at 12:59 PM ^
1. Hard to really get your ire up about Michigan basketball right now
2. If DJ Carton had any thoughts about being a 1-and-done then coming to Michigan to play behind X would not have been a smart move on his part so I do not begrudge him one bit choosing another school. He could have made a better choice, but I get him not going to Michigan.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:02 PM ^
He committed to OSU because of playing time. That's the story.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:38 PM ^
Weeeeelllll, probably not the whole $tory.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:07 PM ^
The only thing I care less about than OSU football right now is OSU basketball. If I wanted to read a recruiting story about OSU hoops, I would just go to their blog.
Carton probably wouldn't be getting any more than like 5-10 minutes max right now.
We are set at the 1 and the 2 this year and next year and most likely 3 years from now.
We win some and we lose some in recruiting and losing Carton doesn't hurt when we have Z already and Eli has become Big Shot Brooks and DDJ is now Walton 2.0.
Z is going to shut down Carton anyways.
Can we just focus on how great our team is, versus wasting any time on a recruiting story from 18 months ago?
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:08 PM ^
This just doesn't sound right at all. So you're telling me that Carton was basically ready to commit to Michigan, but then he wanted to take one last visit to OSU just in case, then he magically takes his visit and commits the next day? $ureeeeee
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:17 PM ^
"Lazy reporting from Michigan"
Unlike Columbus, the Ann Arbor/other media that covers Michigan isn't just an extension of the athletic department.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:18 PM ^
Looking forward to watching Z shut him down.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:19 PM ^
Was Lloyd Carr the “beat writer?”
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:51 PM ^
^^^underrated comment^^^
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:21 PM ^
If the reason you go to a school is because of a tweet from a random third-party (which I don't believe for one second is he went to OSU), then you're probably not going to be a good fit anyway.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:26 PM ^
Sounds like CH got DJ to OSU and UM and JH were SOL. JMHO
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:27 PM ^
JTFC that's FUBAR
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:41 PM ^
LOL OMG SMH
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:33 PM ^
Not that any of this matters, but from a cursory search of Twitter, it appears to be an Indiana writer, not a Michigan one.
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:36 PM ^
The beat writer wasn't wrong....was he.... I love our team..... let him play for OSU...
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:46 PM ^
CH got a call from DJ parents saying that they wanted to see OSU again, and that DJ was very close to making a decision right then, so if OSU had any shot it needed to happen quickly.
Translation...if you want the kid, you'd better make a big offer.
December 2nd, 2019 at 3:05 PM ^
Bingo, that's the only way this can logically be translated in college basketball recruiting terms
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:52 PM ^
Holtmann should shut his mouth and be grateful nobody at OSU gives a fuck about basketball. If they had the same standards for basketball as they do football his ass would've been canned after his second straight blow out loss to Michigan last year
December 2nd, 2019 at 1:54 PM ^
Two things come to mind when I read this. One, it appears Holtman is trying to stoke a little fire with Michigan here. Not too much, maybe a few small flames. Two, if Cartons parents called Holtman to put in a last ditch effort, I would assume that's where they really wanted him to go. Hes stoked about Michigan and IU, fixing to commit to Michigan, and parents call up OSU to hopefully get a last minute visit?
Anyway, just my thoughts on this. Just beat their ass twice this year and call it a day
December 2nd, 2019 at 2:02 PM ^
Looking forward to our veteran group of players to run it up on Carton and Wesson in basketball this year. Z will be able to teach him a few things and shut him down. Teske will run circles around Wesson and have him gasping for air three minutes into the game.
December 2nd, 2019 at 3:07 PM ^
Teske will make Wesson his bitch like he has the last 2 years
December 2nd, 2019 at 2:04 PM ^
Lol typical Michigan ineptness. Fuck my degree and fuck Howard and Harbaugh.
December 2nd, 2019 at 2:26 PM ^
Where did you go to college? Just curious.
December 2nd, 2019 at 2:33 PM ^
With your daughter. She says youre a doofus.
December 2nd, 2019 at 2:47 PM ^
I know literally no Michigan alum who has ever had a "fuck my degree" attitude because of the what the athletic teams do or do not accomplish. If you're questioning the value of your degree because of what happens on the field/court, you need to seriously re-examine your priorities.
December 2nd, 2019 at 3:20 PM ^
He's an OSU troll.
December 2nd, 2019 at 3:53 PM ^
Mods, zap this fool...
December 2nd, 2019 at 7:03 PM ^
Hello MikeUM98, what a troll.
December 2nd, 2019 at 2:07 PM ^
Paying for a good basketball team is much cheaper than football. Fortunately, only 5 play at a time and due to the nature of basketball and the tournament, you can remain relevant or even elite with upper classmen and a few lucky recruiting wins as Beilein showed us.