Thad Matta has developed a reputation among Ohio State fans and college basketball followers across the nation as an excellent recruiter.

That reputation is not without warrant. According to Scout.com, Matta landed the No. 8 ranked class in 2011, No. 3 ranked class in 2010, No. 2 ranked class in 2008, No. 7 ranked class in 2007 and the No. 2 ranked class in 2006.

That 2006 class was especially notable because it was the “Thad Five” that included Greg Oden, Mike Conley and David Lighty. Those freshmen were the primary cont...

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