Per Mark Miller... Matt Heldt just committed to MU

[brandx]

So we went from recruiting 4 star studs and JC all-americans with Buzz; to recruiting 3 star Kids from Neenah who were considering Lehigh and Drake?

Stupid comment.

Yes, of course after getting this commit, Wojo backed off of all 4 & 5-star players.

[leever]

I agree. When Bob Lackey posts Scoopers ought not to ignore his wisdom

Damn right.  I really enjoyed seeing Lackey play.  He looked every bit as mean as Lucas in his prime.  Not nearly as talented, but what a glare!

[madtownwarrior]

Bo did not offer Heldt cause they are choosing between Stone and Ellensen and have Sharma in the bag.

At least says the Badger boards...

My guess - Bo gets left holding the proverbial (golf) bag in the end and misses on all three...

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Great commit. Can't teach 6"10. And he can shoot to boot. I could see him being a late entry into the top 100. Even if he's not, still a solid player.

Welcome to warrior nation Matt!

[ChicosBailBonds]

I agree. When Bob Lackey posts Scoopers ought not to ignore his wisdom

What happens if the former Black Swan is the former Blackswan \ AhoyaBallscout \ Mr. Hayward \ Canadian Dimes ?

[UticaBusBarn]

Actually, Wojo seems to have a very clear plan.

It appears that he is going after guards and big men who can shot close-in, or out. In point of fact, basketball has become a game of guards with bigs who swing (so to speak).

One cannot help but notice that Wojo is not going after "switchables." -- may Beauregard rest in peace.

Interesting stuff ...

[willie warrior]

looking like the Stone ship may have already left the dock?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

looking like the Stone ship may have already left the dock?

It's getting farther away

[Earl Tatum]

I agree with BrandX and Kenosha Warrior. Just happens in the excellent class of 2015, the state has produced
some top grade traditional players as you guys call them. But, HELDT and NOSKOWIAK can play and the most
important of all, these guys want to play at MU. Now, if we can land ELLENSON, and Ryan does not have SHARMA locked up. Don't think Stone will come to MU. Still am wishing for LOONEY. (Dreaming). Don't think Wojo goes for JC players. Now let's get SHARMA and ELLENSON. They are key.  

[GOO]

Wojo really wanted Heldt.  I think Wojo can judge talent.  I look at Heldt as one of those guys who after one or two years in the program is as good or better than the guys ranked above him coming out of high-school.  We need to recruit and keep these type of guys in the program and add a few high flyers around them.  That gives some continuity to the program.

This is how you build a team for the long term.  I don't think Wojo wants or will need to reach for late signers in May to field a decent team each year.  That is, as long as he can keep the transfers down, which I think he can do based upon what he did this spring. Refreshing. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

looking like the Stone ship may have already left the dock?

Don't think it was ever anchored anywhere close to the dock

[ThatDude]

I dont like this. I simply dont like it. Someone, anyone tell me how this is a good pick up?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I dont like this. I simply dont like it. Someone, anyone tell me how this is a good pick up?

A four star in state 6"10 kid who can shoot threes. What seems to be the problem?

[ChicosBailBonds]

I dont like this. I simply dont like it. Someone, anyone tell me how this is a good pick up?

What don't you like?  You've made subtle comments about this the last few months.  Out with it.

[Tums Festival]

I dont like this. I simply dont like it. Someone, anyone tell me how this is a good pick up?

He's gonna be a top 100 player by the end of this upcoming season. He runs the floor well, can score close to the hoop and from 3 and has tremendous upside. He wants to be at MU and has playing experience at the AAU level with our incoming point guard.

Wondering what your concerns are.

[keefe]

What happens if the former Black Swan is the former Blackswan \ AhoyaBallscout \ Mr. Hayward \ Canadian Dimes ?

There was but one Black Swan. Nothing epitomized the McGuire Era more perfectly than the Bob Lackey shooting flaming arrows at opponents and refs. Quite simply put, Bob Lackey put the Bad in Mother Effer.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Wondering what your concerns are.

His concerns are in black bold....see what I did there.   

[ChicosBailBonds]

There was but one Black Swan. Nothing epitomized the McGuire Era more perfectly than the Bob Lackey shooting flaming arrows at opponents and refs. Quite simply put, Bob Lackey put the Bad in Mother Effer.

Agree, unfortunately not the case with the poster here, unless it isn't the same Blackswan now back as Black Swan.

[brandx]

There was but one Black Swan. Nothing epitomized the McGuire Era more perfectly than the Bob Lackey shooting flaming arrows at opponents and refs. Quite simply put, Bob Lackey put the Bad in Mother Effer.

+1

One of my all-time favorites.

[brandx]

A four star in state 6"10 kid who can shoot threes. What seems to be the problem?

Simply in line with most of the rest of his comments.

[Texas Western]

Congratulations Matt welcome to MU. your going to be a great addition to the program. 

[cet3717]

6' 10" can run the court can shoot the 3 I watched him in the high school playoffs has potential , how about Steve Novak coming out of Brown Deer High what was his player rank his senior year ? and you see where he has gone shooting the 3. Welcome to the MU family Matt look forward to seeing you play , good luck to a special senior season.

[ChicosBailBonds]

6' 10" can run the court can shoot the 3 I watched him in the high school playoffs has potential , how about Steve Novak coming out of Brown Deer High what was his player rank his senior year ? and you see where he has gone shooting the 3. Welcome to the MU family Matt look forward to seeing you play , good luck to a special senior season.

Novak was highly rated out of high school, top 65 in the country.  Florida, Illinois, etc were recruiting him.  I would be thrilled if this kid was anywhere close to Novak.  Welcome aboard.

[Dawson Rental]

Can we take him and Ellenson?  Is that realistic?  Can I assume that he might be more of developing player who will look to start as an upperclassmen whereas Ellenson could be gone by then?

If both were among the top five, Heldt would play the 5 and Ellenson the 4.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Noskowiak.  Heldt.  Ellenson.

That would be a pretty strong, fundamental recruiting class. 

Welcome to Marquette, Matt.  Nice get by Wojo!