Belgian Omar Thielemans 4 Star 6'7 205lbs has committed to the Wildcats!

[PBCatfan]

Awesome get! Bear Down Omar and welcome to the family!

[mvpreed2]

Here are some interesting quotes that I got from the article.
I thought we would like to see Omar's direct response on certain questions that we all have in mind.

About committing following his official visit:
"I just committed," Thielemans said. "The visit was crazy. I didn't expect the campus to be so big. The coaching staff impressed me with strength and conditioning. The players were very welcoming. After the first day I was really convinced but after the second day I made my decision."

Regarding our history of having long, athletic SFs:
"They've done a great job with players in my position," he said. "The opportunity for me is great because I can play the two, three and four."

Omar describing his game:
"I think I'm a versatile player," Thielemans said. "I don't really have a position; I can play the two, three and four. I think I can pass the ball pretty well and attack mismatches...I'm an unselfish player; stats don't matter to me as long as I make my team win. As a player I want to improve everyday but also make my teammates better because it's a brotherhood after all."

[WILD]

Omar's message to the fans that have shown him love

https://twitter.com/OmarThielemans/status/986308634933067776

[Tucsandman]

I love this kids attitude. He really wants to get after it and I can't wait to see what he can do for us. I have a feeling, even if he has a typical rough freshman start, he's going to end his career here doing very well.

[UAlum]

Random question but figured I'd put it out there and see if anyone knows!

In the commitment picture of him with the coaching staff, Omar was wearing a SKYBLUE hoodie. And I remember when we were recruiting Stanley Johnson and during his time here he was all about SKYBLUE. And then Omar said SJ is his favorite Arizona player.

Is there some deeper connection or friendship there? Did that play into us finding Omar, recruiting him, etc?

[WILD]

Omar sporting his Arizona hear sent by UofA
https://twitter.com/OmarThielemans/status/989190459686838272

[MDcAtZ]

OT is in AZ!

https://mobile.twitter.com/omarthielemans/status/1014366411060367360

[Jdmarti]

Glad Omar is on his way to tucson.