Probably wouldn't happen, but would be a way for him to get experience and pay cheques leading to a possible NBA gig.

I would only be supportive of this if he is committed for the full season. If there is overlap between college and NBL seasons then he'd be here for a short term, "promotional" stint of sorts. Not the type of model I want my team to be following - first priority should be compiling a real championship contending team, not a "circus" type show.

I guess it would come down to how much the Cats were willing to pay his Pimp, versus how much he would get from College Boosters.

Whilst its plausible that "difficulties" over his actual age, have kept him from junior representation, I doubt that would be a problem at College.

He could potentially be an asset to the team down the track with some experience and improvement but he'll never be a Cam Gliddon

I'm not sure about these Sudanese chaps to be honest. Being from WA I am surprised Perth haven't gone after Cam Gliddon

Hahaha. Oh I love it. Not sure I would have Thon at centre though. Thats a position more suited to Cam Gliddon.

But on the real, though.. I am surprised to learn Thon has slipped to 30th after talks like he was a possible number 1, and the next Kevin Durant. Anything could happen with this kid between then and draft day. Will be interesting to see. He could do worse than pocket some NBL dollars.

He could always get a gig in the NBL as a last resort. His best bet is to go to College and work on his game.

Looking like the next Ater Majok and certainly not Cam Gliddon

haha there is no way Thon is 18 - Closer to 25.

Getting a bit tired of the Wildcats' pursuing so called big names every off season.

I can't see this happening, it very rarely eventuates when they do go after someone like this, and to be honest, would rather the Cats get someone more realistic who wants to play here and help contend for a title.

This just sounds like their drumming up support to get more members to sign up.

Haz, the wildcats know how to generate talk and interest. The move is highly unlikely, however, nothing wrong with talk. They can talk about getting Lebron James in the team if they want, and if it gets people talking about the Wildcats and the NBL in a way which isn't another "on deaths door" story, then I am all for it.

As for going for big names, what other big names have they really gone for and not got? They got James Ennis, they got whoever that dud was last year, I don't remember them talking about anyone else?

I Agree with GWB, if it gets people talking about it and in the media then whats the harm ? People whinge when there is no NBL talk then they criticize it when there is.

No I also agree with getting the media talking, and the Cats are great at this. I just think it would be better in the long run to give fans a realistic pursuit to aim for when they're targeting players.

They have already mentioned this offseason that Josh Childress is on their radar, but no follow up was made about that, which was a while ago now and has died down a bit. Im guessing the Thon Maker pursuit will die down too if there is no genuine follow up or intent to actually sign him.

Its a long shot, and I don't believe there is anything in it. Im just a bit skeptical about it that's all.

Josh Childress signed in Sydney due to specific business opportunities - outside of basketball - in sydney. If Josh is in the NBL next season, you can bet it will be in Sydney. Perth could have all the aspirations they want for Childress, but money is not his key motivation.

As for Thon, who really knows with this kid? He is a kid after all. I don't see him flying back to be a development player in the NBL. Even though he hasn't proven himself yet, I think on his hype alone he could yield more than a development spot in some league somewhere else. If they were giving him an actual roster spot it might be a different story. Sure, he doesn't justify a roster spot yet (he is no Cam Gliddon) but, he could reasonable barter for one somewhere. In the end, Thon will do what his minder wants, and what gives his NBA chances the best shot. THat will likely be college.

Other than get in the way of the league making bigger decisions, I dont have an issue in anything Perth has done. They will have another draft pick import this season I am sure.

I understand his field goal percentages are fairly terrible?

Thon, in my side
You know that's all I wish you were

Cats also have Todd Blanchfield on their wish list.

Thon Maker's going to college, ruling out potential overseas Pro League offers:

http://tinyurl.com/kyxovld