Griz fall signee 6’-5” Thurman Woods is playing California Spring League ball now after having to sit out the high school basketball season. Below is a scouting report of some of the better players in the summer league play. Fullcourt Press has rated Woods as the # 5 2009 combo forward in southern California, ranking him ahead of Stanford signee Andy Brown (#6) as well as athletes who have signed with Nevada and San Diego. Here is a there opinion.


Thurman Woods 6-5 Dominguez (Compton CA)
Lefty is an explosive athlete and an underrated 3-point shooter and strong rebounder. Montana signee is a big-time steal for the Grizzlies and a very good student. Prior to the season, Woods was discovered to be technically in his 5th year (ninth semester of high school) this fall and was denied eligibility to play this season. Top 100-150 caliber national prospect.

In talking with a few people, they feel that Woods has made great strides since last summer/fall. He has expanded his game to be able to hit the mid-range shot out to about 15 foot range, is a very strong rebounder and has the ability to lock down opponents on the defensive end. Still though they feel he is more of a power forward who can play some at the small forward. He needs to continue to add range to his shot and improve his ball handling to play the small forward in college. When asked point blank he told me that he believes that Woods will be a power forward for at least his first few years at Montana