Recruiting as of 5/15/24

[TedBaxter]

Rumor is that Jalen Johnson left IMG because he was hardly playing there and he got homesick basically immediately.

My guess is he still ends up at Duke next year.  But there is some speculation that he is transferring back to Nicolet.  If he got homesick at IMG, does he consider asking out of his NLI to Duke and look closer to home?  Would Marquette be an option?  If he were to want in at Marquette you take him no questions asked, but he is kind of the same type of player that we have 3 commitments from already.

I'll be interested to see where he winds up just for the last semester of high school.  I'd imagine Duke's second semester has already started?  So doubtful he had enough high school credits to graduate early and enroll a semester early at Duke.

No.

[SaveOD238]

Rumor is that Jalen Johnson left IMG because he was hardly playing there and he got homesick basically immediately.

My guess is he still ends up at Duke next year.  But there is some speculation that he is transferring back to Nicolet.  If he got homesick at IMG, does he consider asking out of his NLI to Duke and look closer to home?  Would Marquette be an option?  If he were to want in at Marquette you take him no questions asked, but he is kind of the same type of player that we have 3 commitments from already.

I'll be interested to see where he winds up just for the last semester of high school.  I'd imagine Duke's second semester has already started?  So doubtful he had enough high school credits to graduate early and enroll a semester early at Duke.

Tough for the kid.  We *ALSO* had a senior basketball player transfer to one of those "high schools" that is just a shell for athletics.  Coach totally pulled the wool over his eyes and convinced him he would lots of D1 looks.  Poor guy hardly played.

Now he's back.  Too bad the WIAA wont grant him a waiver.  St. Cats is already #1 in Div 3, but he would absolutely put us over the top.

Edit: added *ALSO* to reduce confusion

[wadesworld]

Tough for the kid.  We had a senior basketball player transfer to one of those "high schools" that is just a shell for athletics.  Coach totally pulled the wool over his eyes and convinced him he would lots of D1 looks.  Poor guy hardly played.

Now he's back.  Too bad the WIAA wont grant him a waiver.  St. Cats is already #1 in Div 3, but he would absolutely put us over the top.

Sorry, not sure if I know this or not, but when you say "he would absolutely put us over the top," are you referring to St. Cats?  Is he attending St. Catherine's?

Interesting if he's there.  I believe he was at Sun Prairie (Madison area), then transferred to Nicolet (Milwaukee area), and now he's at St. Catherine's (Racine area) - with a stop in Florida in between?

[muguru]

Corey Evans on Mane

I spoke with Karim Mane following his visit to Marquette over the weekend and he had nothing but good things to say about it. Mane is looking for a place that he can thrive in an up-tempo system, have the ball in his hands early and often, and be given ample freedom on the offensive end; Marquette fits the bill. With the graduation of Markus Howard after this season, the Golden Eagles has a lot to offer.
The plan was originally for Mane to take things into the spring, exhaust most, if not all, of his official visits and then decide on a college. Alabama, DePaul, Maryland, Memphis and Michigan State are also heavily involved. Also, don’t forget that he would be of the required age and a year removed from his high school graduation to enter the NBA Draft in June.
However, Steve Wojciechowski may have Mane rethinking his thought process. Do I believe that he is near a decision? Not really, but I am also more open to the idea that he could be closer to committing than previously assumed. A commitment would be massive for Marquette, but it still does not equate to his enrollment in the fall as the professional path would still be an option.

[muguru]

Highlights from Mane at National Prep Showcase:

https://247sports.com/Video/Karim-Mane-Vanier-College-2019-National-Prep-Showcase-9600871/

[wadesworld]

Corey Evans on Mane

I spoke with Karim Mane following his visit to Marquette over the weekend and he had nothing but good things to say about it. Mane is looking for a place that he can thrive in an up-tempo system, have the ball in his hands early and often, and be given ample freedom on the offensive end; Marquette fits the bill. With the graduation of Markus Howard after this season, the Golden Eagles has a lot to offer.
The plan was originally for Mane to take things into the spring, exhaust most, if not all, of his official visits and then decide on a college. Alabama, DePaul, Maryland, Memphis and Michigan State are also heavily involved. Also, don’t forget that he would be of the required age and a year removed from his high school graduation to enter the NBA Draft in June.
However, Steve Wojciechowski may have Mane rethinking his thought process. Do I believe that he is near a decision? Not really, but I am also more open to the idea that he could be closer to committing than previously assumed. A commitment would be massive for Marquette, but it still does not equate to his enrollment in the fall as the professional path would still be an option.

Kind of what I expected to hear, though the fact that he may not use the 3 visits he has remaining is encouraging.  I figured he'd have loved his visit and we'd sit as maybe the "favorite" right now, but that he'd take his visits plus look into his NBA chances and commit (not even to Marquette necessarily) very late in the process.

Would love to lock him up.  He's needed.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Sorry, not sure if I know this or not, but when you say "he would absolutely put us over the top," are you referring to St. Cats?  Is he attending St. Catherine's?

Interesting if he's there.  I believe he was at Sun Prairie (Madison area), then transferred to Nicolet (Milwaukee area), and now he's at St. Catherine's (Racine area) - with a stop in Florida in between?

I believe OD is talking about someone other than Jalen Johnson.

[wadesworld]

I believe OD is talking about someone other than Jalen Johnson.

Ah yes.  Misread that.  I thought he was referring to Jalen when he said "now he's back."  He was referring to the St. Cat's player who left and then returned.

[Billy Hoyle]

Corey Evans on Mane

I spoke with Karim Mane following his visit to Marquette over the weekend and he had nothing but good things to say about it. Mane is looking for a place that he can thrive in an up-tempo system, have the ball in his hands early and often, and be given ample freedom on the offensive end; Marquette fits the bill. With the graduation of Markus Howard after this season, the Golden Eagles has a lot to offer.
The plan was originally for Mane to take things into the spring, exhaust most, if not all, of his official visits and then decide on a college. Alabama, DePaul, Maryland, Memphis and Michigan State are also heavily involved. Also, don’t forget that he would be of the required age and a year removed from his high school graduation to enter the NBA Draft in June.
However, Steve Wojciechowski may have Mane rethinking his thought process. Do I believe that he is near a decision? Not really, but I am also more open to the idea that he could be closer to committing than previously assumed. A commitment would be massive for Marquette, but it still does not equate to his enrollment in the fall as the professional path would still be an option.

so he wants to chuck it. Yep, MU would be a great option if he wants to shoot 20+ times a game.

[wadesworld]

so he wants to chuck it. Yep, MU would be a great option if he wants to shoot 20+ times a game.

Oh great.  Already complaining about a kid who hasn't even committed here.

[SaveOD238]

Sorry, not sure if I know this or not, but when you say "he would absolutely put us over the top," are you referring to St. Cats?  Is he attending St. Catherine's?

Interesting if he's there.  I believe he was at Sun Prairie (Madison area), then transferred to Nicolet (Milwaukee area), and now he's at St. Catherine's (Racine area) - with a stop in Florida in between?

Different kid.  Similar situation to Jalen Johnson.

[Tha Hound]

Corey Evans on Mane

I spoke with Karim Mane following his visit to Marquette over the weekend and he had nothing but good things to say about it. Mane is looking for a place that he can thrive in an up-tempo system, have the ball in his hands early and often, and be given ample freedom on the offensive end; Marquette fits the bill. With the graduation of Markus Howard after this season, the Golden Eagles has a lot to offer.
The plan was originally for Mane to take things into the spring, exhaust most, if not all, of his official visits and then decide on a college. Alabama, DePaul, Maryland, Memphis and Michigan State are also heavily involved. Also, don’t forget that he would be of the required age and a year removed from his high school graduation to enter the NBA Draft in June.
However, Steve Wojciechowski may have Mane rethinking his thought process. Do I believe that he is near a decision? Not really, but I am also more open to the idea that he could be closer to committing than previously assumed. A commitment would be massive for Marquette, but it still does not equate to his enrollment in the fall as the professional path would still be an option.

Very, very encouraging.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Corey Evans on Mane

I spoke with Karim Mane following his visit to Marquette over the weekend and he had nothing but good things to say about it. Mane is looking for a place that he can thrive in an up-tempo system, have the ball in his hands early and often, and be given ample freedom on the offensive end; Marquette fits the bill. With the graduation of Markus Howard after this season, the Golden Eagles has a lot to offer.
The plan was originally for Mane to take things into the spring, exhaust most, if not all, of his official visits and then decide on a college. Alabama, DePaul, Maryland, Memphis and Michigan State are also heavily involved. Also, don’t forget that he would be of the required age and a year removed from his high school graduation to enter the NBA Draft in June.
However, Steve Wojciechowski may have Mane rethinking his thought process. Do I believe that he is near a decision? Not really, but I am also more open to the idea that he could be closer to committing than previously assumed. A commitment would be massive for Marquette, but it still does not equate to his enrollment in the fall as the professional path would still be an option.

Wojo and Company did the best they could.  That's all we can ask.

[GoldenDieners32]

Rumor is that Jalen Johnson left IMG because he was hardly playing there and he got homesick basically immediately.

My guess is he still ends up at Duke next year.  But there is some speculation that he is transferring back to Nicolet.  If he got homesick at IMG, does he consider asking out of his NLI to Duke and look closer to home?  Would Marquette be an option?  If he were to want in at Marquette you take him no questions asked, but he is kind of the same type of player that we have 3 commitments from already.

I'll be interested to see where he winds up just for the last semester of high school.  I'd imagine Duke's second semester has already started?  So doubtful he had enough high school credits to graduate early and enroll a semester early at Duke.

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[WhoaJoe2020]

After watching the debilitating loss to Providence, I started to think of ways to improve the team.  I quickly realized that MU has issues handling the ball outside of Howard.  The question is.... who is going to handle the rock next year?  MU is in dire need of another ball handler.

Symir, Koby, Dexter, Osa, Dawson, Greg, Brendan, and hopefully Karim.  Of course there needs to be improvement by all, but we are talking about a year from now , right?
With Markus gone there's going to be many more opportunities for guys to work on their handle in practice and in games.

[MUEng92]

With Markus gone there's going to be many more opportunities for guys to work on their handle in practice and in games.

So other players are not allowed to practice dribbling when Markus is on the team?  I'm now all in on questioning the competency of the coaching staff

[Elonsmusk]

Corey Evans on Mane

I spoke with Karim Mane following his visit to Marquette over the weekend and he had nothing but good things to say about it. Mane is looking for a place that he can thrive in an up-tempo system, have the ball in his hands early and often, and be given ample freedom on the offensive end; Marquette fits the bill. With the graduation of Markus Howard after this season, the Golden Eagles has a lot to offer.
The plan was originally for Mane to take things into the spring, exhaust most, if not all, of his official visits and then decide on a college. Alabama, DePaul, Maryland, Memphis and Michigan State are also heavily involved. Also, don’t forget that he would be of the required age and a year removed from his high school graduation to enter the NBA Draft in June.
However, Steve Wojciechowski may have Mane rethinking his thought process. Do I believe that he is near a decision? Not really, but I am also more open to the idea that he could be closer to committing than previously assumed. A commitment would be massive for Marquette, but it still does not equate to his enrollment in the fall as the professional path would still be an option.

Very encouraging.  Sounds like staff did a great job.  There is a GREAT opportunity for Mane to come into MU and fill the void of Markus, showcase himself, and hopefully make everybody around him better.  He's uber athletic and that's exactly what next year's team needs at PG.  I like Symir, but a potential redshirt next year could be great for him if we land Mane.  Sy is young for his class.

[GB Warrior]

Corey Evans on Mane

I spoke with Karim Mane following his visit to Marquette over the weekend and he had nothing but good things to say about it. Mane is looking for a place that he can thrive in an up-tempo system, have the ball in his hands early and often, and be given ample freedom on the offensive end; Marquette fits the bill. With the graduation of Markus Howard after this season, the Golden Eagles has a lot to offer.
The plan was originally for Mane to take things into the spring, exhaust most, if not all, of his official visits and then decide on a college. Alabama, DePaul, Maryland, Memphis and Michigan State are also heavily involved. Also, don’t forget that he would be of the required age and a year removed from his high school graduation to enter the NBA Draft in June.
However, Steve Wojciechowski may have Mane rethinking his thought process. Do I believe that he is near a decision? Not really, but I am also more open to the idea that he could be closer to committing than previously assumed. A commitment would be massive for Marquette, but it still does not equate to his enrollment in the fall as the professional path would still be an option.

"Not playing with Markus is a big sell for recruits"

[CountryRoads]

Very encouraging.  Sounds like staff did a great job.  There is a GREAT opportunity for Mane to come into MU and fill the void of Markus, showcase himself, and hopefully make everybody around him better.  He's uber athletic and that's exactly what next year's team needs at PG.  I like Symir, but a potential redshirt next year could be great for him if we land Mane.  Sy is young for his class.

I don’t think Mane really plays a true point position though so I think they could coexist just fine. Seems to do most of his scoring from the wing from what I’ve seen. I don’t think Symir came here as a reclass just to sit his second year.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I don’t think Mane really plays a true point position though so I think they could coexist just fine. Seems to do most of his scoring from the wing from what I’ve seen. I don’t think Symir came here as a reclass just to sit his second year.

Correct. Symir/Greg/Koby/Mane at the 1 & 2 (and even 3 for some stretches) would be really fun to watch. All 6'3"+ with ability to put it on the floor. I suspect Symir would see 24+ mpg at the 1 with that personnel

[WhoaJoe2020]

So other players are not allowed to practice dribbling when Markus is on the team?  I'm now all in on questioning the competency of the coaching staff

Don't quite know how to take your teal but I'll bite anyway.

It's one thing to work on your handle in practice and team scrimmages,(and yes I'm sure Markus handles the ball the majority of the time in scrimmages too)translating that skill to real game situations is a big jump and takes some time to master. Markus has improved dramatically since his freshman year and he still isn't great.

That's why getting Symir some minutes this year would be huge for next season. Koby is getting his minutes and has faced D1 competition before so hopefully he improves this year and next. Of course the Marquette thumb gremlin isn't helping his cause.

[shoothoops]

https://twitter.com/tchat04/status/1215091169539039232?s=19

MU offers 2023 Taison Chatman.

[muguru]

Kids a Freshman

https://twitter.com/tchat04/status/1215091169539039232?s=20

[Jay Bee]

Park Center to Totino kid. Very skilled, love getting in early. HC at T w D1 roots. Very nice

[GoldenDieners32]

Jalen Johnson no longer apart of img