Caleb Swanigan to MSU

[Dr. Blackheart]

Good to know. I wasn't suggesting that I wish we had ended up with him over Wojo.
While Martin is building a killer class at Cal, those same players wouldn't have automatically followed him to MU. For one, there's no possible way Rabb comes to MU.

Yeah.  MU's academic standards are higher than Berkeley's.

[brewcity77]

Good to know. I wasn't suggesting that I wish we had ended up with him over Wojo.
While Martin is building a killer class at Cal, those same players wouldn't have automatically followed him to MU. For one, there's no possible way Rabb comes to MU.

I'd echo that Marquette definitely passed on Martin and not the other way around.

Agreed on Rabb, he never would have come. I suspect Rabb had as much to do with Jaylen Brown as Martin did, doubt he'd have followed Henry here, and honestly not even sure Henry is here if we get Martin instead of Wojo.

My guess is it worked out best for all parties involved. Well, except Tennessee...

[Dawson Rental]

Caleb to MU. Lez go

Not gonna happen, he's scared to compete against Diamond Stone after Stone transfers back from Maryland.

[hdog1017]

Swanigan to Chicago State

[Groin_pull]

Yeah.  MU's academic standards are higher than Berkeley's.

Huh? I'm not suggesting that at all. Berkeley is an elite global institution. MU....is not.

What I am saying is that no way does Rabb leave the West for MU. If not Cal, it would have been Arizona.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Huh? I'm not suggesting that at all. Berkeley is an elite global institution. MU....is not.

What I am saying is that no way does Rabb leave the West for MU. If not Cal, it would have been Arizona.

Not meant for you just noting your reference, re: five stars...and how Cal seems to be able to admit them under Zo....despite Berkeley's higher overall academic standards.  I guess UC liked Martin's PowerPoint presentation.

[Groin_pull]

Not meant for you just noting your reference, re: five stars...and how Cal seems to be able to admit them under Zo....despite Berkeley's higher overall academic standards.  I guess UC liked Martin's PowerPoint presentation.

How do you know these recruits aren't solid students?

[LAZER]

How do we know who turned down whom? Cal doesn't have a rich hoops history, but there are plenty of reasons why it's  a better job than MU.

Plenty of reasons? That's a big stretch.

[Groin_pull]

Plenty of reasons? That's a big stretch.

Perhaps, but here are a few:

• Much, much better school—Cal is recognized as the top public institution in the world
• Plays in a Power-5 conference
• Better weather
• Nice on-campus arena (about 8,000 seats) with priority on available dates
• Little pressure from school and local media

It's all in the eye of the beholder. I live out here and happen to think the Cal job is a sleeping giant. Just my opinion.

[brewcity77]

All that may well be, but Martin wasn't in the picture for Cal when he was trying to get the Marquette job. After Marquette turned down Martin, there was some thought he might actually stay at UT before Cal came along.

It worked out well for everyone, but it's two different things. Martin wanted Marquette and they wanted Wojo instead. Cal entered the picture later and while he could have great success there, the only reason he has the chance is because Marquette wasn't interested.

[LAZER]

Perhaps, but here are a few:

• Much, much better school—Cal is recognized as the top public institution in the world
• Plays in a Power-5 conference
• Better weather
• Nice on-campus arena (about 8,000 seats) with priority on available dates
• Little pressure from school and local media

It's all in the eye of the beholder. I live out here and happen to think the Cal job is a sleeping giant. Just my opinion.

Outside of the Power 5 conference, I don't think one of your listed reasons makes Cal a better hoops program than MU.

[Groin_pull]

Outside of the Power 5 conference, I don't think one of your listed reasons makes Cal a better hoops program than MU.

Those reasons would make me take the Cal job over MU.

[GGGG]

Those reasons would make me take the Cal job over MU.

Congratulations.  You would rather take a job at a weaker basketball program because of "better weather."

(The self-loathing by some Marquette fans is really too much sometimes.)

[JakeBarnes]

I'd echo that Marquette definitely passed on Martin and not the other way around.

Agreed on Rabb, he never would have come. I suspect Rabb had as much to do with Jaylen Brown as Martin did, doubt he'd have followed Henry here, and honestly not even sure Henry is here if we get Martin instead of Wojo.

My guess is it worked out best for all parties involved. Well, except Tennessee...

I think Tennessee is pretty happy with Barnes getting Alexander and Kasongo. Off to a pretty good start

[brewcity77]

I think Tennessee is pretty happy with Barnes getting Alexander and Kasongo. Off to a pretty good start

Maybe in the long run, but that whole Donnie Tyndall thing was a disaster. No idea what they were thinking hiring him in the first place.

[Dawson Rental]

Maybe in the long run, but that whole Donnie Tyndall thing was a disaster. No idea what they were thinking hiring him in the first place.

They were looking for the next Bruce Pearl?

[Sheriff]

Caleb Swanigan to Purdue.  The Boilers are now loaded with bigs.  Angst in Bloomington and East Lansing.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Caleb Swanigan to Purdue.  The Boilers are now loaded with bigs.  Angst in Bloomington and East Lansing.

Hoopaloop must be psyched

[79Warrior]

Congratulations.  You would rather take a job at a weaker basketball program because of "better weather."

(The self-loathing by some Marquette fans is really too much sometimes.)

I don't think weather was the only reason on his list. The whole Cal- MU debate is silly. Cal is as good as it gets. Yeah, the program struggles but it is a great place to be.

[Ardmore Mug]

ESPN reporting Caleb Swanigan officially signed @ Purdue today


Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello
Purdue announces that Caleb Swanigan has officially signed with the Boilermakers. 16m

[Herman Cain]

Glad this was settled. Hope the kid can have a few good years for the Boilermakers.