Kolek planning to go pro
A guy at 6'5 who is great/comfortable with the ball in his hands running an offense and has also shown that he can also score at will is a HUGE weapon to have for a team. I'm kinda surprised more people haven't thought that we may already have snagged that PG. I know true frosh PGs can be dangerous (well, unless you're Tyler Ulis), but in Wojo's offense there doesn't seem to be a true PG. Just a lot of guys who can handle the ball while working it around. I could definitely see a lineup where Duane and Haanif are the primary ball handlers with a JJJ rounding out the 3rd guard spot and Henry and Fischer in the front court.Maybe that's why Wojo seems to be focusing on guys like Ricky Council and Sacar Anim, who aren't true points.
Right now he may be our best choice. However, keep in mind that Cohen was ranked higher than Haanif currently is, so we should not expect to much out of him as a freshmen.
And I'm kind of thinking that 3 won't become 4. If I had to guess, Wojo has plans emerging (at least in term of player type) for two holding the third in reserve for 'best available' transfer.
True but Haanif has been kinda a late riser hasn't he?And a lot of things depend on positions and what the player brings. Haanif and Sandy are not the same types of players so he could be relied on/expected of more.Heck look at Nate Mason for the gophers this year. Guy wasn't even an 80 grade on ESPN and hes killin it.
On the first point, my only concern about another opening is with Noskowiak. But, at this point the plan is for him to be here.
And I'm kind of thinking that 3 won't become 4. I'd be very surprised if any of the current 5 returning players decided to move on. There's 2 Senior guards graduating meaning both Duane and JJJ move up. Sandy certainly can gain minutes based on his performance and Juan's departure. Luke already transferred largely to get closer to home. And Steve will be one year away from his valuable Marquette diploma.If I had to guess, Wojo has plans emerging (at least in term of player type) for two holding the third in reserve for 'best available' transfer.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
The only two who I think would consider a transfer would be JjJ and Steve. I could see Henry and Haanif eating up their playing time, especially if we also bring in some jucos or graduate transfers. But this is just baseless speculation. At this point, I think we are likely to see all the players return.
First of all, I hope Nick is well and joins the team this Summer. Contrary, to a previous comment, I like Sandy Cohen's defense. He is quick to make steals and deflect passes. He can run the fast break. He and Carlino are the two best shooters on the team. Sandy will be. Key player on next year's team. I have confidence in Coach Wojo that he will recruit players that will fit in and balance the team.
Right now it takes too long for his release.
Yuck.
I would take the Rick SLU program right now.
I LOLed On topic...I think we add at most one freshman with the open scholarships. I could see as many as two JUCOs, a wing and a point seem most likely, or a transfer. The question regarding any D1 transfer is whether we'll look at someone who will have immediate eligibility or someone who will have to sit a year.
This brings up an interesting question and would like to see others' opinions.I write this concerning Duane Wilson. Duane obviously has athleticism and basketball skills. If he is to succeed at the next level, it would have to be as a PG. 6'1" SGs are extinct in the NBA.So, what is a coaches responsibility in cases like this? Is it strictly about winning games even if it means leaving Duane as a SG for 4 years or is it about helping develop players for their future careers, which would mean letting Duane work and develop as a PG?
And where will all these studs come from? Let's face it, Wojo may be a good recruiter, but most of the studs are gone. Don't know about JUCO's and have nothing against JUCO's but where will we get talent to fill 3 or 4 openings.
Traci Carter is still out there. He is a high level talent at point guard. An injury set him back so he's the classic late bloomer type. I'm not optimistic we'll get him, but he would be a huge late get. Anim is another talent. Smart player, great at driving and defense, and the one weakness, his shot from range, seems to be improving. I do think he'll commit to Marquette, possibly as soon as next week.But for instant impact, it has to be JUCO or grad transfers. Dequon Miller and Travis Outlaw are two guys Marquette has shown interest in that could make an immediate impact. Then there will always be transfers.You can go negative nellie if you prefer, but there are a lot of good unsigned players out there. While the freshman crop isn't what it was, the job of the staff is to find talent wherever it may be. Will they be as good as Buzz at landing late studs? We'll see, but don't forget Jimmy Butler, Jae Crowder, Davante Gardner, Trent Lockett, and Matt Carlino were all added at this point or later in the recruiting cycle. Certainly not time to panic just yet.
...and Butler does well with their unheralded recruits.
Haanif is also known for playing really, really good defense