Noskowiak opens up his recruitment

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Nick Who????

Maybe Wojo wants to do his own recruiting and not pursue trickle down Buzzard recruits....

Just a thought.

I think Wojo, like Buzz, will want to set up a fence around top 100 prospects from Wisconsin.

[frozena pizza]

Do not want to see him at Bucky or anywhere in the BE.  Hope we still get him, unless Wojo pulls Tyus Jones away from Duke of course...

[willie warrior]

Do not want to see him at Bucky or anywhere in the BE.  Hope we still get him, unless Wojo pulls Tyus Jones away from Duke of course...

If Wojo loves Duke and is ethical, which I believe he is, I doubt if he will go after any current Duke players or commits.

[BCHoopster]

If Wojo loves Duke and is ethical, which I believe he is, I doubt if he will go after any current Duke players or commits.

Would never do that to Coach K, to much respect and he is his mentor.  Now in the future, Coach K can help Wojo with kids and I can see that happening, particularly with kids that have
questionable grades, I am sure MU and Duke take different types of kids.  Or at least Buzz did, maybe that is changing.

[esotericmindguy]

If Wojo loves Duke and is ethical, which I believe he is, I doubt if he will go after any current Duke players or commits.

Pretty sure he was joking about Tyus Jones. He does have a younger brother that may be just as good....

[THRILLHO]

Nick Who????

Maybe Wojo wants to do his own recruiting and not pursue trickle down Buzzard recruits....

Just a borderline insane thought.

Ftfy. Kid is a top 50ish recruit. Of course there should be a reassessment in both directions when there is a coaching change, but I certainly hope whatever scheme Wojo wants to run is flexible enough to accommodate a guy that talented in your backyard.

[Nevada233]

Eh, at least for this year prefer to see them both play the 1. Maybe transition Duane to the 2 once Mayo graduates but in terms of this year you have Mayo and (hopefully) Jajuan and Hill there.

How Tall is Duane? Hes listed as 6'3.... Thats a generous 6'3.....

When I saw him we was about the same Height and im only 6'0-6'1..
Even if hes 6'3 is that legit height to defend at the position against the 6'6-6'7 SGs...

Just asking...

[Nevada233]

Ftfy. Kid is a top 50ish recruit. Of course there should be a reassessment in both directions when there is a coaching change, but I certainly hope whatever scheme Wojo wants to run is flexible enough to accommodate a guy that talented in your backyard.

Hey I said Maybe.....

D.S.T.M = Dont shoot the messenger......

If hes the goods.... Id like to see him here of course!

[Litehouse]

If Duane really wants to play pro, he needs to play PG.

[ronald dragon]

How Tall is Duane? Hes listed as 6'3.... Thats a generous 6'3.....

When I saw him we was about the same Height and im only 6'0-6'1..
Even if hes 6'3 is that legit height to defend at the position against the 6'6-6'7 SGs...

Just asking...

I for sure wouldn't want him to only play SG, just in certain small lineup situations. I also feel like that's a tad bit tall for your average SG.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

How Tall is Duane? Hes listed as 6'3.... Thats a generous 6'3.....

When I saw him we was about the same Height and im only 6'0-6'1..
Even if hes 6'3 is that legit height to defend at the position against the 6'6-6'7 SGs...

Just asking...

I actually think hes close to 6'3". Derrick however, is nowhere close to 6'1" Probably closer to 5'10"

[Pakuni]

How Tall is Duane? Hes listed as 6'3.... Thats a generous 6'3.....

When I saw him we was about the same Height and im only 6'0-6'1..
Even if hes 6'3 is that legit height to defend at the position against the 6'6-6'7 SGs...

Just asking...

Not many of 6'6"/6'7" guards in college basketball.

[Nevada233]

I for sure wouldn't want him to only play SG, just in certain small lineup situations. I also feel like that's a tad bit tall for your average SG.

Your right..... But he may grow a couple inches also...

Lets say 6'4-6'6

Like Kobe, Wade, Harden etc..... Height

Excited to see the development!

[Mobot]

I happened to be walking behind him at the airport two years ago and I would say he is at least 6'2, maybe 6'3.  I am 6'4 and he didn't seem much shorter than me.

And he certainly could guard a 6-6 or 6-7 shooting guard.  Quickness trumpfs height on the perimeter.  Strength is more important when guarding the post.  The biggest concern would be a player that can hit a fade away jumper.  But in college basketball, a fade away jumper is a shot that you are willing to give up as opposed to wide open 3's, free throws, lay ups.

I think it's pretty obvious after this year that guard play is of utmost importance in college basketball.  We had an excellent front court and we couldn't even make the tournament.

We can definitely have success starting 4 really good switchables under 6'5".  Haven't heard that term in awhile.

[Logi4three]

Here is an article with more quotes from Noskowiak.  Some positives in there including that he likes Wojo and the fact he played his position in college and that their initial call went well. He just wants to know Wojo wants him and wants Wojo to see him play.  

http://host.madison.com/sports/prep-boys-basketball-marquette-commit-nick-noskowiak-re-opens-recruitment/article_035f9f26-ba7e-11e3-b3b6-001a4bcf887a.html

[frozena pizza]

Pretty sure he was joking about Tyus Jones. He does have a younger brother that may be just as good....

Yes, thank you.  Every once in a while I think it's not necessary to use teal...

[keefe]

I'm originally from Sun Prairie.

How on earth could anyplace in Wisconsin be called Sun?

[willie warrior]

How on earth could anyplace in Wisconsin be called Sun?

C'mon Keefe. After all it is Wisconsun

[breadtree]

Current thinking is that Wisconsin won't pursue Noskowiak because the focus is on Jarvis Johnson.  Could change, but fyi

[keefe]

some stay others go
christopherson or diener
we may never know

[We R Final Four]

So is this the encore haiku?

I think there is another thread title "One last haiku", but you cant stop can you?

[keefe]

So is this the encore haiku?

I think there is another thread title "One last haiku", but you cant stop can you?

Coaching Search Edition, v8.2

[We R Final Four]

Awesome.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

How on earth could anyplace in Wisconsin be called Sun?

  it is spelled Sun Prayer-ie

[VegasWarrior77]

Mark Miller ‏@WisBBYearbook  3m
Illinois coach John Groce has extended a scholarship offer to Sun Prairie junior Nick Noskowiak.