Tyler Kolek to MU

[HutchwasClutch]

Maybe not quite the coup, but similar to July 2004 when Dominic, Wes, and Jerel all committed within 24 hours of each other.  Believe Jerel was first and ‘Nic and Wes the next day.  Laid a great foundation of success.  Haven’t had a short span of this much action since that I recall. 

Hoping these young men can all follow the amigos MU careers.

[onepost]

onepost

I think we found our shooter.

Absolutely.  With Joplin also shooting 38% from 3 his senior season we're definitely bringing in some legit shooting next season.  Great to see to complement all the athletes on this team.

[onepost]

Honestly, this signing and Ellis in the last 24 hours probably tells us that Shaka isn’t expecting to get Bates.

Don't know if I'd say that quite yet.  Not just Bates, but we're linked with a few guys still.  If anything I think we may start seeing some exits to go with some more newcomers.  Cost of doing business during a coaching transition.

[HutchwasClutch]

I’m not convinced yet DJ won’t explore draft like Dawson is doing. He has plenty of time still to do so, May 31.

Lots of moving parts yet.

[BM1090]

I’m not convinced yet DJ won’t explore draft like Dawson is doing. He has plenty of time still to do so, May 31.

Lots of moving parts yet.

DJ and his mom both said he will be back. Crazier things have happened but sure seems like he will be here.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

I’m not convinced yet DJ won’t explore draft like Dawson is doing. He has plenty of time still to do so, May 31.

Lots of moving parts yet.

DJ isn't even an NBA prospect......c'mon man. 

[onepost]

Didn't realize Kolek ranked 2nd nationally **for freshmen** in 3P FGM/game with 2.4.
Love to see that.

[HutchwasClutch]

DJ isn't even an NBA prospect......c'mon man.

No he’s not, but many that aren’t ready make themselves eligible and then stay in as we all know. 

[geps]

Sorry when I hear A10 I hear Chartouny, no offense to Mr. Kolek. Hundreds of players still in the portal.

[jfp61]

Didn't realize Kolek ranked 2nd nationally in 3P FGM/game with 2.4.
Love to see that.

He seems like a smaller Cormac Ryan at ND with a few more guard skills. Or like if Colin Gillespie only played off ball.

[HutchwasClutch]

DJ and his mom both said he will be back. Crazier things have happened but sure seems like he will be here.

Ok, I missed that. But like you said... 
These are young men who see a dream within their grasp and can change their minds quickly.  I really want him back for obvious reasons. 

[esotericmindguy]

Sorry when I hear A10 I hear Chartouny, no offense to Mr. Kolek. Hundreds of players still in the portal.

Chartouny couldn't shoot. Rowsey worked out well. They need shooters.

[HutchwasClutch]

Sorry when I hear A10 I hear Chartouny, no offense to Mr. Kolek. Hundreds of players still in the portal.

That is hard to shake that stigma for any MU fan, but seems like Kolek was probably as good or better as a freshman than Chartouny was a senior at Fordham.

[geps]

Chartouny couldn't shoot. Rowsey worked out well. They need shooters.

Rowsey did work out well. I guess my question then is he the best shooter available or close to it?

[HutchwasClutch]

Rowsey did work out well. I guess my question then is he the best shooter available or close to it?

Doesn’t seem like his game should be pigeonholed as a shooter.  Talent and skill needed, don’t worry about filling a specific one trick pony role.

[Daniel]

Don't know if I'd say that quite yet.  Not just Bates, but we're linked with a few guys still.  If anything I think we may start seeing some exits to go with some more newcomers.  Cost of doing business during a coaching transition.

We have one schollie left right?   Garcia.  When he returns, we have none.  And no center yet right!  We got forwards and guards.  So I think Shaka  might know someone else might be exiting. 

[JWags85]

Rowsey did work out well. I guess my question then is he the best shooter available or close to it?

Chartouney played 3 full years on terrible Fordham teams.  He was A-10 FOY but that probably hurt him.  Kolek was on a decent GMU team and is now moving on. Similar to Rowsey jumping early in his college career as well

[JakeBarnes]

We have one schollie left right?   Garcia.  When he returns, we have none.  And no center yet right!  We got forwards and guards.  So I think Shaka  might know someone else might be exiting.

Shaka likes tall forwards that are mobile. Not a lot of room for your traditional center.

[We R Final Four]

Shaka likes tall forwards that are mobile. Not a lot of room for your traditional center.

Exactly. This isn’t Purdue. This is a FSU style lineup. Tall, lanky forwards who do a little bit of everything all the time. Can’t wait. Don’t sweat that we don’t have a beast...it’s gonna be alright.

[MU82]

Shaka likes tall forwards that are mobile. Not a lot of room for your traditional center.

Well, he did have Mo Bamba for about a minute.

[rocky_warrior]

I like the way things are shaping up for the future.  But clearly I forgot to buy tickets for the unbridled optimism wagon.  I'll put a reminder on my calendar for next year.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

What a whirlwind two days!

Kolek looks like a solid player.  At the very least he is a serviceable shooter.

And with another guard in the mix, I will again state that an incoming guard should consider redshirting.

[We R Final Four]

Did someone on a recent thread defend you for being “attacked” as a Wojo defender until the end?
I think they are worse off than you today.

[onepost]

What a whirlwind two days!

Kolek looks like a solid player.  At the very least he is a serviceable shooter.

And with another guard in the mix, I will again state that an incoming guard should consider redshirting.

And he was George Mason's PG so he can handle the ball.  Lord knows we need that after last year's turnover fest.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Welcome Mr. Kolek.

To those making the Diener comparisons, I've heard similar. Not necessarily for his skill level but for his competitiveness. That's a kid I want on my team.

I've said it a couple of times today, Shaka is stockpiling underclassmen. He's not worried about winning right meow. He's establishing his mark on the program, setting the culture, and finding players who will fit in his system. Very different than Wojo's approach.

I do think we see some defections. I don't think they will be Shaka'd out...but maybe some blunt conversations about what their roles will be next season. I'd like to see one more big body added and a wing talented enough to start next season. I think I would like one or more of them to be grad transfers too. It would be nice to have one or two scholarships available for 2022 without relying on transfers/declarations