JOEY TO MU!

[WarriorHal]

From Rivals.com

Everywhere four-star forward Joey Hauser went during the months of April or July, Steve Wojciechowski was right there with him. It paid off.

WOJO'S PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF
Joey Hauser
Power forward
4 STARS
Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
Ht: 6'8"
Wt: 210 lbs
Class: 2018
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POSITION
43
NATIONAL
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STATE
Commitment status:
VERBAL COMMIT
Marquette

When I spoke to Joey Hauser on Saturday, he admitted that he was real close to making a decision. I asked him if rumors that he could decide before playing in the Adidas event in Las Vegas this week and he would only commit to saying on record that he could decide in the next few weeks. Clearly he was ready to go as he committed to Marquette on Sunday night.

Yes, Hauser's brother is there and has been a solid player. But, it wasn't just family ties that got him to say yes. It had a lot to do with the effort of Steve Wojciechowski and the time he took prioritizing Hauser. Wherever Hauser and the Iowa Barnstormers were in April or July, you could count on Wojo being right there and you could usually count on him having an assistant or two with him.

Hauser should be a terrific fit in Milwaukee. He's a tough and skilled player who can give minutes at the small or power forward and he should arrive on campus ready to produce from day one.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

To add to some Badger tears I present this tweet:

https://twitter.com/blak_adonis/status/889526937076600835

Coach Fish is the coach of George Conditt, a three star prospect who some were postulating as Bucky's backup in case they didn't get Hauser.

There were many Badger fans, including some who came here to post, who bragged about how Gard made Joey his only offer for the 2018 class. Honestly, that seemed like a dumb and desperate tactic based more on trying to guilt Joey into committing than impressing him. Seemed like a low reward, high risk tactic to me. Some of that risk might end up biting them in the rear.

EDIT: I also add this tweet convo:

https://twitter.com/george_conditt/status/889354653141532672

More evidence as to why fans shouldn't tweet at recruits.

[GB Warrior]

To add to some Badger tears I present this tweet:

https://twitter.com/blak_adonis/status/889526937076600835

Coach Fish is the coach of George Conditt, a three star prospect who some were postulating as Bucky's backup in case they didn't get Hauser.

There were many Badger fans, including some who came here to post, who bragged about how Gard made Joey his only offer for the 2018 class. Honestly, that seemed like a dumb and desperate tactic based more on trying to guilt Joey into committing than impressing him. Honestly seemed like a low reward, high risk tactic to me. Some of that risk might end up biting them in the rear.

EDIT: I also add this tweet convo:

https://twitter.com/george_conditt/status/889354653141532672

More evidence as to why fans shouldn't tweet at recruits.

I haven't enjoyed Twitter this much in a long time.

[barfolomew]

To add to some Badger tears I present this tweet:

https://twitter.com/blak_adonis/status/889526937076600835

Coach Fish is the coach of George Conditt, a three star prospect who some were postulating as Bucky's backup in case they didn't get Hauser.

There were many Badger fans, including some who came here to post, who bragged about how Gard made Joey his only offer for the 2018 class. Honestly, that seemed like a dumb and desperate tactic based more on trying to guilt Joey into committing than impressing him. Seemed like a low reward, high risk tactic to me. Some of that risk might end up biting them in the rear.

EDIT: I also add this tweet convo:

https://twitter.com/george_conditt/status/889354653141532672

More evidence as to why fans shouldn't tweet at recruits.

So at least now I know why I couldn't set up my Twitter handle as @DaquanEatsA$$.

[brewcity77]

I haven't enjoyed Twitter this much in a long time.

+1

That's just brilliant stuff, thanks for sharing TAMU.

[5DollarPitcher]

Advice on how to handle salty Bucky fans that won't stop screaming: "But muh Final Fourzzz and MARCH!!" at both Joey and MU fans?

[warriorchick]

Congrats you made Scoop Takes. You're now in the dumbass Scoop Hall of Fame!

I am sure cheesy considers it a badge of honor.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Advice on how to handle salty Bucky fans that won't stop screaming: "But muh Final Fourzzz and MARCH!!" at both Joey and MU fans?

Just remind them it's Bo Ryans fault because he was cheating instead of recruiting Sam.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Advice on how to handle salty Bucky fans that won't stop screaming: "But muh Final Fourzzz and MARCH!!" at both Joey and MU fans?

Don't. Let them. And make sure other recruits see it.

[5DollarPitcher]

Don't. Let them. And make sure other recruits see it.

Just hope Joey doesn't second guess himself with all this spewing. Could not hate Buzz Williams more right now for at least leaving us with something competitive.

[onepost]

So...this is the "guy" that badger fans bow down to because he correctly predicted herro to UW before anyone else, and correctly predicted a football player commit..Obviously he's not as much of an "insider" as they think he is, but I truly believe this is where all the "Joey to UW chatter originated from". he missed on this bad, and deserves to be called out for it..

Hahahaha please tell me what board this is from, I'm unnatural carnal knowledgeing dying.  He "misunderstood the teams"??  What the hell does that even mean?

[real chili 83]

What a beautiful day.  Ok now that the news is out let me clear the air.

1) Not recruiting Sam was one of the worst decisions made by UWBB in a long time.
2) Joey is a big football fan and wanting to go to a school that had a team was something on his wish list. In the end it was the only thing that he had to work around in coming to MU.
3) That is why ND popped up in the end.  To be honest, if I had to bet that if it was not MU it was going to be ND.
3.1).  ND sucks
4) I have no idea why Evan flood had  the thought he had.  It was just the opposite of what I saw and that is that if it was  UW, MSU and MU it would be MU
5) MSU no because of distance (Driving) and overload of players.
6) UW no because of not great feelings about staff/administration.  JH liked most of the players, but it was not the "Families" first choice, but Joey was encourage to make his own choice.
7) Everyone knows that Sam was a big part, but don't underestimate how much Markus was too.   The 3 are really close.
8) Yes QG is still a target and they are now have another strong point to share with him on why MU would be a great choice.
9) Said it before, will say it again.  Theo is a bad man on the court. That was a sentiment shared by JFB, so it is not just my impression.
10) Have heard a lot in the last 24 hours about Herro.  He was convinced JH was coming to UW with him and now frustration there is no plan b or c.  The all in strategy with JH was a poor one, especially in light of the significant obstacles that were in the way for a successful recruitment.

I have to get this in too.  Wojo has developed a very good sense of where they stand with recruits.  He knew Joey was close so Wojo put the full court press on "pun intended" to close the deal.  So when it comes to QG he is not wasting his time, unless he feels that there is still an opening.  Landing Joey was big on itself, but it was step one of a 1-2 punch.  QG was told the plan and now delivering on the plan can only help.  I still don't think we are in a strong position, but we are in a better one and I think we should at least get a visit now.

That is the next hurdle for Wojo is getting a 5 start that does not have any "special" connection to MU. 

Stan seems really excited about  one "big time" recruit for 2019.  No name, just that he is really excited about it. 

Finally if anyone knows who stated that Joey had given a "soft" commit to UW please call them on it.  That was total BS.

Over and Out....

[Herman Cain]

Huge get boys. It didn't look good at one point. Still kind of bitter sweet though since UW has Herro. He took apart the NY2LA Summer Jam field this weekend and continues his push towards greatest Wisconsin high school player ever.

Herro has a long way to go to eclipse Mickey Crowe....
 

[Jockey]

I actually have a lot of NBA sources and they say they would never touch Herro.

They usually note that he just doesn't have what it takes to be a winner. All around poor skills. No clutch gene.

1 scout even said to me "is basketball really his sport of choice?".

You're as bad as Herro's daddy.

[muguru]

Just remind them it's Bo Ryans fault because he was cheating instead of recruiting Sam.

Actually, that's not true...what i have learned from the badger boards in the last day or so is that UW COULDN'T offer Sam, because they needed a PG in that class, and that was communicated with Sam, and that he understood. I'm serious, that's what many are claiming...

[TrueWarrior]

Stan seems really excited about  one "big time" recruit for 2019.  No name, just that he is really excited about it. 

Regarding the 2019 class. Ideally, I'm hoping the two high school teammates from Texas are a package deal of sorts. One fills the need at PG and I think Wilson is very talented as well. I know Stan is lead recruiter for both.

[MomofMUltiples]

Actually, that's not true...what i have learned from the badger boards in the last day or so is that UW COULDN'T offer Sam, because they needed a PG in that class, and that was communicated with Sam, and that he understood. I'm serious, that's what many are claiming...

My understanding is Bo asked Sam to wait until Spring to commit because he may have had another scholarship to give then (which he did, when Riley Dearring transferred).  I guess Sam wasn't interested in waiting to see if he could be someone's second fiddle.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

My understanding is Bo asked Sam to wait until Spring to commit because he may have had another scholarship to give then (which he did, when Riley Dearring transferred).  I guess Sam wasn't interested in waiting to see if he could be someone's second fiddle.

Love the new pic Mom

[mu03eng]

Exactly.  A Badger writer writing from a Badger perspective.  A very homerish media in Madison to boot.

And that's what took so long for the stories that sunk Bo to surface and ultimately cost them the Hausers

[naginiF]

Just hope Joey doesn't second guess himself with all this spewing. Could not hate Buzz Williams more right now for at least leaving us with something competitive.

What is hard to believe is that this is only the 3rd most obvious troll job in the thread. 

[Stretchdeltsig]

Marquette has always had the best basketball talent over the football conscious rodents during the past 50 years.  That's why we love Marquette basketball so much.

[We R Final Four]

What is hard to believe is that this is only the 3rd most obvious troll job in the thread.

Bingo.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

So far the funniest thing I have seen from Badger twitter is one dude liked his own tweet. Thats a low moment.

[wadesworld]

So at least now I know why I couldn't set up my Twitter handle as @DaquanEatsA$$.

Lol. You win.

[bobnoxious]

Got sucked into daqaun's twitter and eating a$$ might be more enjoyable