I'm down with this as well.
Does that mean you look upon this situation with favor? Or does that mean you are in agreement that he's MU-bound?
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Does that mean you look upon this situation with favor? Or does that mean you are in agreement that he's MU-bound?
[Help me out here, I'm old and out of touch]
Run on Marquette crystal ball predictions for MU on 247sports. Mark Miller, Evan Flood, Jerry Meyer included
Painless needn't explain himself to anyone. His pronouncements are manna.a MASH reference? Nice.
Does that mean you look upon this situation with favor? Or does that mean you are in agreement that he's MU-bound?Urban dictionary defines "down with" as "in agreement with"
[Help me out here, I'm old and out of touch]
Urban dictionary defines "down with" as "in agreement with"
I have never seen Sam Hauser play, but MU only has one scholarship to give in 2 years, losing only Steve Taylor. If he says yes, is he that good to give him the only scholarship? I know
you have to always keep recruiting as somebody might leave but with a big recruiting class next year, mainly local kids, I do not see much of that like in the past. What do you think?
I have never seen Sam Hauser play, but MU only has one scholarship to give in 2 years, losing only Steve Taylor. If he says yes, is he that good to give him the only scholarship? I know
you have to always keep recruiting as somebody might leave but with a big recruiting class next year, mainly local kids, I do not see much of that like in the past. What do you think?
I saw him play last Thursday and was immediately sold on him. I really want him to come to MU.
a MASH reference? Nice.
We're getting the Stone/Newman package and they are both going pro after their freshmen year
I think it's more likely than not that we will have more than one schollie available for 2016 when all is said and done. I think the average for transfers is around 2.5 per school per offseason.
But if Wojo keeps everyone in tow, Hauser wouldn't be a bad add. 6"6 and can play multiple positions. Great shooting stroke. Could be a Sam Dekker lite. That being said, I expect Wojo will kick the tires on a lot of potential Warriors.
Have you seen the younger brother play? Kid is a stud.He played a little bit on the 16U team on Sunday, but not at all when it counted. I remember playing against Joey Hauser in the middle school state tourney a few years back. He was so tall, he could hold the ball so high that most of our guys couldn't even jump that high, lol. We saw him in the aux gym at Mequon on Sunday -- he is exactly as tall as his older brother -- which they list at 6' 6".
Heading into his freshman year it will be lite, but I sure as heck hope he develops better than Dekker has in college. Talk about a player leveling off at the college level. All I heard about Dekker was that he was a more athletic Steve Novak, would only be around for 2 years at the absolute max, would possibly be a one and done, would be the most athletic player on the court in most games, etc. etc. etc. While certainly far from a bad player, Dekker has not come close to living up to the hype/expectations.
Heading into his freshman year it will be lite, but I sure as heck hope he develops better than Dekker has in college. Talk about a player leveling off at the college level. All I heard about Dekker was that he was a more athletic Steve Novak, would only be around for 2 years at the absolute max, would possibly be a one and done, would be the most athletic player on the court in most games, etc. etc. etc. While certainly far from a bad player, Dekker has not come close to living up to the hype/expectations.
I don't know that much about his hype before going to UW, but does anyone think badger fans are even the slightest bit disappointed in dekker's first two years in college? He is quick, athletic, can drive and finish, get to loose balls and drain the open three. I would love a guy like that on marquette.
And just to stir the pot, I think he will have a very nice NBA career.
If you look at Dekker's stats, they are about the same as Novak's after two years. Dekker is a better rebounder and Novak is a better shooter from deep.
Dekker's just fine. I think the expectations were a bit much coming in, but he'll make the NBA.
He'd be far and away the best player on the floor this year if he was at MUAgree. And to bring it all back to Hauser, I see Dekker and Hauser as a pretty comparable high school players, so I hope we can get him.
Yea, not sure what to make of this guy yet. Has Wisconsin offered?
I know rankings don't mean much and you have to take everything with a grain of salt. That said, Hauser is going to be a junior correct? Howcome he isn't in any of the rankings or when I type his name into the 2016 ESPN or Scout recruiting database he doesn't show up?. You would think that the top kid in Wisconsin would at least have a profile.
Judging by what you guys are saying and knowing he's the top kid in the state I definitely want the kid at MU. I'm just wondering why he is so under the radar at this point?
If you look at Dekker's stats, they are about the same as Novak's after two years. Dekker is a better rebounder and Novak is a better shooter from deep.
Hauser is from a no name town in Northern Wisconsin, not exactly a recruiting hotbed. Hauser's game also centers around shooting, scouts tend to value athleticism over shooting.No name town. Point is actually quite good from a sports standpoint. Lived there for 10 years. SPASH is a big HS. Dick Bennett really started in Point. Underrated.
Give it time. The recruiting services will catch up.
Saw Hauser tonight in Mequon. Looked very good. Silky shot. Probably scored around 24 and was pretty efficient. Heldt had 26 in a sloppy game. Knocked down two or three from beyond the arc. Flory had 21 while playing up a level in a loss.
Hauser is from a no name town in Northern Wisconsin, not exactly a recruiting hotbed. Hauser's game also centers around shooting, scouts tend to value athleticism over shooting.
Give it time. The recruiting services will catch up.
This reminds me... A few weeks ago UNLV coach Dave Rice was on a local sports talk program. The Rebels have a top five recruiting class coming in. One of the co-hosts asked Rice: "Eleven players of the projected fifteen man roster are guards. Can you comment about this?"
Rice replied (paraphrasing): "We can't have too many players who are:
1) Of good character
2) Can shoot
3) Can handle the ball"
Seems COWOJO likes these qualities too!
I will be out there next wk... lots of good teams in several tourneys.. prob will mostly be at Cashman Center & Rancho HS for adidas & Bishop Gorman for Fab 48... but not unusual to put in 200 miles driving to random gyms around Vegas during this week/end in the past.
No name town. Point is actually quite good from a sports standpoint. Lived there for 10 years. SPASH is a big HS. Dick Bennett really started in Point. Underrated.
No name town. Point is actually quite good from a sports standpoint. Lived there for 10 years. SPASH is a big HS. Dick Bennett really started in Point. Underrated.Dick Bennett started out at point, yes, but at UWSP, not SPASH.
It's a city in Wisconsin not named Milwaukee, Madison, or Green Bay. To a national recruiting service, that is a no name town.Plus, his Academy team stays pretty local other than Minneapolis. There are plenty of big name tournaments in the Midwest and beyond, but they don't enter. Could be a cost, sponsorship thing. As far as national rankings, there is a lot of work being done behind the scenes promoting players, etc. This weekend is an important tournament from an exposure perspective for Hauser and Anderson -- and both didn't disappoint last night.
It's a city in Wisconsin not named Milwaukee, Madison, or Green Bay. To a national recruiting service, that is a no name town.
More importantly, when is the last time a high D1 basketball player came out of Stevens Point?
Jeff Zavada (SP Pacelli) went to Marquette back in 89 or so - not sure Marquette was considered high major under Dukiet though :)Yes, it was 1989 as I was a freshman that year and we both lived in East Hall. I became decent friends with him and fondly remember several drinking excursions. For some reason I thought of him as well, but thought he was from Green Bay originally. Too long ago to remember.
More importantly, when is the last time a high D1 basketball player came out of Stevens Point?
Irrelevant, if you're a playa, you're a playa no matter where your folks live. Where was Anthony Pieper from again?
One thing I know for sure is, Hauser might be good, but you can't compare him to Dekker. Dekker was ranked in the top 20 coming out of high school. He may be a very high #1 draft pick in the NBA.
One thing I know for sure is, Hauser might be good, but you can't compare him to Dekker. Dekker was ranked in the top 20 coming out of high school. He may be a very high #1 draft pick in the NBA.My recollection is Dekker blew up for WI Playground Warriors the summer between his sophomore and junior years (where Hauser is now). It really helped Dekker having the highly touted J.P. Tokoto on his team because Tokoto was seen as the best in the state since 7th grade. Ritchie Davis really promotes his guys and they did some national tourneys where Dekker got his name out there, similar to how Pritzl did with his hot spring. I'm not saying Hauser is going to be an ESPN top 20 or NBA pick, I think their games look pretty similar at this point in Hauser's development other than I think Dekker was a little more athletic. I would also say Hauser is going to end up being a 4-star and top 100 guy based on my eye test. Certainly could be wrong, but I think once he gets on a more national stage, his rankings will go way up. Obviously, this weekend is an important step in this direction. Just one man's opinion.
My recollection is Dekker blew up for WI Playground Warriors the summer between his sophomore and junior years (where Hauser is now). It really helped Dekker having the highly touted J.P. Tokoto on his team because Tokoto was seen as the best in the state since 7th grade. Ritchie Davis really promotes his guys and they did some national tourneys where Dekker got his name out there, similar to how Pritzl did with his hot spring. I'm not saying Hauser is going to be an ESPN top 20 or NBA pick, I think their games look pretty similar at this point in Hauser's development other than I think Dekker was a little more athletic. I would also say Hauser is going to end up being a 4-star and top 100 guy based on my eye test. Certainly could be wrong, but I think once he gets on a more national stage, his rankings will go way up. Obviously, this weekend is an important step in this direction. Just one man's opinion.
One major difference when comparing those schools, Stevens Point and Fond du Lac are two of the largest high schools in the state of Wisconsin. Fond du Lac (2,477 students and #1 enrollment in the state), Stevens Point (1,728 students and #24 in enrollment in the state). Also, Matt Heldt is from Neenah and they have the #10 enrollment in the state at 2,156.
Cassville is ranked #360 with an enrollment is 170 students, and Wausaukee is ranked the #333 largest school in Wisconsin with an enrollment of 214. Sheboygan Lutheran is hard to gauge because it is in a large community. One thing I know for sure is, Hauser might be good, but you can't compare him to Dekker. Dekker was ranked in the top 20 coming out of high school. He may be a very high #1 draft pick in the NBA.
http://247sports.com/Player/Sam-Hauser-31242
Sam Hauser is ranked 77 in the first 247sports composite rankings for 2016
This makes me laugh at all the people who said offering Hauser was a terrible idea and Wojo shouldn't be bothering with 2 star white kids from Stevens Point
Lots of talent comes out of SP, including the state's #1 ranked professional golfer.
Heading into his freshman year it will be lite, but I sure as heck hope he develops better than Dekker has in college. Talk about a player leveling off at the college level. All I heard about Dekker was that he was a more athletic Steve Novak, would only be around for 2 years at the absolute max, would possibly be a one and done, would be the most athletic player on the court in most games, etc. etc. etc. While certainly far from a bad player, Dekker has not come close to living up to the hype/expectations.
He's solid, some had unrealistic expectations for him. You'd take Dekker on your team in a heartbeat..
As for Hauser, he's a stud. I'm surprised Wisconsin hasn't offered.
Heading into his freshman year it will be lite, but I sure as heck hope he develops better than Dekker has in college. Talk about a player leveling off at the college level. All I heard about Dekker was that he was a more athletic Steve Novak, would only be around for 2 years at the absolute max, would possibly be a one and done, would be the most athletic player on the court in most games, etc. etc. etc. While certainly far from a bad player, Dekker has not come close to living up to the hype/expectations.
I have heard that this will most likely be Dekker's last year at UW
I have heard that this will most likely be Dekker's last year at UW
He will need to get a LOT better to play in the NBA. A lot.
Hopefully for him he develops this year. He'd be the standard Bucks pick who does absolutely nothing in the NBA. Which is why I say he hasn't developed like expected. He was supposed to be a can't miss guy. Someone who would be the best player on the floor every game. He simply is not that.
Only people who had unrealistically high expectations said that. Look around where he was rated. You'll see a couple NBA guys, but mostly people are are at or below his level.
Very similar to the Blue conversation of a few weeks ago. People's unrealistic expectations aren't his fault.
He will need to improve, but I expect him to be at least a borderline lottery pick whenever he leaves. Players appear to develop more slowly under Bo because of some of the things he expects them to do.
Also, he has been measured at 6'9" several times this summer - including at the Lebron skills camp. I think Dekker, Looney and Rozier all have a chance to surprise and really move up the draft next year.
I see Chandler Parsons all over again when I watch Dekker. Chandler's 16.6 ppg, 5.5 reb, and 4 assists sounds like a reasonable place where Sam will end up in the NBA.
Every recruiting service had him rated a 5 star and every recruiting service other than ESPN (who had him at 17) had him as a top 15 recruit. I personally would hope for more than 12 and 6 from a guy rated that highly during his sophomore year. I also would expect that he be the best player on the team going into his upper class years, but an unranked, awkward big has developed into that.
Again, do I think he is a bad player? No. Do I think he has developed as much as he was expected to up to this point in his career, based on all the hype surrounding him coming into his college career? No. Will he still be in the NBA someday? Yup. But he is not a guy who you have to fear every time he steps on the court, like many said he would be.
He is better than anyone Marquette has on its roster, with the possible exception of Deonte Burton. (Ask me at the end of this year.) He is a very good player.
According to media reports he has grown 2 inches and was the best player at the Lebron camp this summer……
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN Jul 10
Sam Dekker has been really, really good thus far here at LeBron James Camp. Consistently assertive, making shots, defending, passing, etc.
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Sam Dekker has consistently been the best player here through two days.
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Gary Parrish @GaryParrishCBS Jul 10
Sam Dekker was listed as 6-7/220 last year. He measured 6-9/229 earlier this week here in Vegas. Really looks terrific.
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Gary Parrish @GaryParrishCBS Jul 10
Lots of folks here in Vegas commenting on how big Sam Dekker looks. Wisconsin staff told me he’s grown 2 inches since the end of the season.
Agreed, but nobody here is talking about anyone on the Marquette roster as a lottery pick. And for the Parsons comparison, he was SEC player of the year and still was only a mid 2nd round pick. I think Dekker is very good, I think its probably in his best interests as a player with professional aspirations to leave after this year, but I don't see him as a lottery pick without a BIG jump this year. I do think he'll benefit from Kaminsky taking alot of attention off him, but was there ever a time last year that Dekker took over a big game?
Steve Stricker is from Stevens Point?
Nope....
He will need to get a LOT better to play in the NBA. A lot.
With 12 guys back the following year, Hauser is a nice addition, no pressure for him to play as a freshman which might be a problem. He will be 13th man probably. Good shooter, might
get some time against a zone.
Fisher/Heldt
Ellenson?
Burton/Levin/Ellenson
Wilson/ NN/ Dawson
Cheatham/JJJ/ Cohen
Sort of surprised they are not after a PF to take Taylors place on the roster? Anyone of size being looked at in 2016? Or is Wojo just trying to corral best player from Wisconsin
every year?
With 12 guys back the following year, Hauser is a nice addition, no pressure for him to play as a freshman which might be a problem. He will be 13th man probably. Good shooter, might
get some time against a zone.
Fisher/Heldt
Ellenson?
Burton/Levin/Ellenson
Wilson/ NN/ Dawson
Cheatham/JJJ/ Cohen
Sort of surprised they are not after a PF to take Taylors place on the roster? Anyone of size being looked at in 2016? Or is Wojo just trying to corral best player from Wisconsin
every year?
Fisher/Heldt
Ellenson
Burton/Levin/Ellenson, Hauser
Wilson/ NN/ Dawson
Cheatham/JJJ/ Cohen
There. Got rid of the question mark after Ellenson and added Hauser.
Final Four or bust!
The question mark has to stay until November signing date, anything can happen, and yes I have a very reliable source saying he is coming.
Levin is about the same size as STJ, and I think he'll probably play more 4 than 3, so he could fill that role. Bring in Sam for 2016 and get a head start on his brother Joey for 2018.
Who's gonna be the first to rock some Hauser ink?
Wojo had an in home visit with the Hauser family on Friday. Wojo is on Sam/Joe big time. Bo is not to this point. The parents and boys want to go to the same school. This will be interesting especially if Sam blows up and Bo shows up sometime next fall.
Good news. I get the feeling around Madison that Bo is not concerned about current high school juniors, let alone high school freshmen, if you get my point.
Good news. I get the feeling around Madison that Bo is not concerned about current high school juniors, let alone high school freshmen, if you get my point.
I find this hilarious. Wisco was all over last weekends live period. It's pretty common knowledge they are going after Willie Jackson for their 2016 choice A wing.
If this is true, I hope he coasts for a couple of years yet. It'd be hilarious if he destroyed the program he worked to build from scratch.
Mark Miller @WisBBYearbookGreg McDermott is going to the Hauser household sometime this week
Just completed interview with Sam Hauser of WI Academy/Stevens Point. Top 3 at this point, Marquette, Creighton, UNI.
What is Hauser's composite rating as of now? Maybe a 2-star?
I have only seen him once and thought he was just "OK". Are we going after him only because of little brother?
How do people like Jay Bee see him in the rankings after the summer? Can we anticipate a lot of on-court growth? Will he be a solid 3-star? Break into the top 200?
What is Hauser's composite rating as of now? Maybe a 2-star?
I have only seen him once and thought he was just "OK". Are we going after him only because of little brother?
How do people like Jay Bee see him in the rankings after the summer? Can we anticipate a lot of on-court growth? Will he be a solid 3-star? Break into the top 200?
I personally think he is a carbon copy of Tim Jarmusz ( but a little more athletic) who was at Oshkosh West and then Wisconsin. The kid was a flawless 6'7 shooter who was not built at all. I personally think Hauser would be a fantastic redshirt option, and could turn into a nice contributor once he puts some weight on. Hopefully he doesn't turn into a bust either...
I personally think he is a carbon copy of Tim Jarmusz ( but a little more athletic) who was at Oshkosh West and then Wisconsin. The kid was a flawless 6'7 shooter who was not built at all. I personally think Hauser would be a fantastic redshirt option, and could turn into a nice contributor once he puts some weight on. Hopefully he doesn't turn into a bust either...
That was exactly the guy I thought of, but didn't know if a lot of people here would remember him.
He's like Jarmusz in the sense that he always knows the right play and makes it, but he's far more polished in all offensive aspects.Yep. Jarmiisz was not nearly as skilled or smooth. Jarmusz was more like Zak Showalter, though bigger.
Iowa State, just go away. >:(
Saw Hauser in State title game. Jarmusz is a bad comparison. I'd throw out names like Brian Wardle, Kellen Dunham, Nik Stauskas, a shorter Mike Dunleavy Jr...great shooter, good ball handler, can slash a bit, smart passer, brings the ball up as a PG for his HS team...his rebounding, shot blocking and hustle kinda remind me of Mike Bargen.
Forget where Sam is ranked now. He's top 100 good in my view, maybe top 50. I think it speaks to Wojo's evaluation ability that he was on Hauser last year. Watch Sam blow up this summer. Joey is a nice prospect but has a long way to go to catch up to his older brother. Right now I'd say Sam is the "Henry" and Joey is the "Wally".
Well, he's no Stauskas or Dunleavy - not in anybody's world.
Well, he's no Stauskas or Dunleavy - not in anybody's world.
I'll admit I should have said a poor man's Dunleavy. The high bball IQ, passing skills, and shooting ability are qualities both Dunleavy and Hauser have but Dunleavy has them at a higher level. I still say he's got the hustle and grit of Mike Bargen, the shooting and movement off screens of Kellen Dunham, and some passing/bball IQ skills of a poor man's Dunleavy. I think Sam is going to be a very good player and feel his rating is lower than it should be.
He can be a sharpshooting sniper off the bench as a frosh and grow into a star by his senior year. A lot of people on this board are under selling him but he's going to be very good. To compare him to Jarmusz or say he's just being recruited to get Joey are mistakes. Sam Hauser is legit all by himself. I want him as much as any player in this class, including Coffey and Winston. I want him way more than Kostas A. who looks like a bit of a project. Maybe I'm way off base but I really see Hauser blowing up this summer and the Iowa State offer might be the start of that.
Generally, I agree except I think that wanting him as much as Winston is likely overselling him.
One thing I like about Hauser is he is likely a guy that can be a contributor for four years. He may never be an out and out star, but he's the kind of guy that will help you win a lot of games. Having solid four year players is just as important as having McDonald's kids.
Perhaps but we could really use a shooter and Sam Hauser is an elite shooter. I think he's been flying a bit under the radar. That's why I mentioned Nik Stauskas, who went from being ranked in the 70-80 range to the NBA in two years. Not saying Sam will have quite that meteoric rise but I like him a lot.
I'd project his career arc like this:
Freshman sharpshooter as 8th or 9th man playing 10-15 min per game.
Sophomore 6th man or possible starter playing 20-25 min per game.
Junior starter playing 25-28 min per game.
Senior star player playing 28-32 min per game.
I hope you are wrong. I just think that if he is our "star" during his senior year, the team will be in trouble.
That isn't to knock him, either. He could develop physically and be a very good player. I don't see him as a guy who leads a high major on a run.
He also lacks the quickness and shooting ability of Stauskas.
Hopefully I am proven wrong over the next several years.
Watch Sam blow up this summer. Joey is a nice prospect but has a long way to go to catch up to his older brother. Right now I'd say Sam is the "Henry" and Joey is the "Wally".I would say Sam Hauser will be a top 100 guy. His team dominates in high school, so much like Diamond Stone, watching him in HS isn't the best barometer in my opinion. I personally think he is far superior to Jarmusz -- they might look like each other in HS games, but once they hit the circuit, you really see if they belong. In AAU, Hauser is a guy who the other team will put an athletic defender on, and he just waits. If it's not there, he waits some more. He doesn't force anything. Unlike some of today's prima donna players who only work with the ball in their hands, Hauser works off the ball and is constantly in motion. The cutting, back screening, back doors, pick and rolls, pick and pop are always in play. My only knock would be he isn't as athletic as others. Worked out pretty well for Lachance, and Hauser is 6 inches taller. Just my opinion.
I hope you are wrong. I just think that if he is our "star" during his senior year, the team will be in trouble.
That isn't to knock him, either. He could develop physically and be a very good player. I don't see him as a guy who leads a high major on a run.
He also lacks the quickness and shooting ability of Stauskas.
Hopefully I am proven wrong over the next several years.
Judging Joey Hauser is tough and I don't know if I agree that he has a long way to go to catch up to his brother. Unlike his brother, Joey hasn't played with his grade for two years -- he played up two years last year, and one year this year. He would destroy it in 2018 and everybody would be talking about him. Wait until AAU ball his junior summer -- my hunch is that he leaves Wisconsin Academy and comes back to WI Swing. They have two good prospects from Waunakee (Listau and Steffen), plus solid guards from Burlington (Klug) and Appleton Xavier (Plamman). That would be a great team with the addition of Hauser. I believe the dads, Hauser, Listau and Steffen all played college ball together in MN.
I'll be up in MN for the NY2LA this weekend as well. Love this time of year.
Clearly we disagree. I may very well be wrong. After all I only played JV HS basketball. But Wojo offered Hauser last year and several posters think he's one of Wojo's priorities along with Coffey and Winston. If I could pose a rhetorical question, do you really think Wojo would make "the next Tim Jarmusz" a recruiting priority?
Odd Wardle secured an in home visit this week also.
Interesting the Hauser family is throwing Bradley a bone. Was UWGB given the same interest from the family, just curious.
Odd Wardle secured an in home visit this week also.
Interesting the Hauser family is throwing Bradley a bone. Was UWGB given the same interest from the family, just curious.
Wardle could argue that he was a similar kind of player and would best know how to maximize Hauser's ability.
I loved Sam's game the first time I saw him play. He struck me as a Bo Ryan type recruit and I think Bo is making a big mistake not recruiting him. Now, that Creighton is in top 3 I expect him to go there. Sam fits well in their three point shooting style. Sam not choosing MU, when they were easily the best offer out there tells me he is not sold on us.
I loved Sam's game the first time I saw him play. He struck me as a Bo Ryan type recruit and I think Bo is making a big mistake not recruiting him. Now, that Creighton is in top 3 I expect him to go there. Sam fits well in their three point shooting style. Sam not choosing MU, when we were easily the best offer out there tells me he is not sold on us. It is the opposite of Canisus(sp). I think we have a better shot at him, since he has not jumped on Michigan St.'s offer.
I loved Sam's game the first time I saw him play. He struck me as a Bo Ryan type recruit and I think Bo is making a big mistake not recruiting him. Now, that Creighton is in top 3 I expect him to go there. Sam fits well in their three point shooting style. Sam not choosing MU, when we were easily the best offer out there tells me he is not sold on us. It is the opposite of Canisus(sp). I think we have a better shot at him, since he has not jumped on Michigan St.'s offer.
Sam, Huerter and a PF would be my wish list.
I like Sam. I've got a good feeling about Wojo landing him. I like his game.
According to Mark Miller Virginia offered Sam tonight.
https://mobile.twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/591815947427647488
So much for being a two star guy. With the interest Hauser is now drawing, Recruiting gurus are going to have to rethink their evaluations.
BTW, I'm all in. #screennamechange
No doubt that Hauser is a "top 100" guy.
If I had to rank him, I'd guess he'd fall somewhere between 40-70 for me on any given day...
But I think with a lot of guys in the 40-70 range in any given year.. you have some that will rise up, but you have a fair amount who never come through as much as they *could*...
Hauser to me isn't likely to be a disappointment relative to other examples over the years of guys who "don't quite pan out." He's too solid. At a minimum, a good player... would be pleased with him as an addition to the Warriors.
He's gotten bigger, but still could add a lot of strength which should only help his game.
I'd take him (pause)
Thanks for the report. Any other notables there?
You should have brought Wojo to the WC yesterday. Killer chilaquilles. They're off the menu, but you can still get them. Drizzled with El Yucatecca habanero...nummy.
Mark Miller @WisBBYearbook 11s12 seconds ago
Stevens Point junior Sam Hauser (6-6) plans to take an official visit to Virginia next weekend. He received an offer from Virginia last week
Any y'all got the heebie jeebies 'bout this one?
BTW, I'm all in. #screennamechange
Any y'all got the heebie jeebies 'bout this one?
Any y'all got the heebie jeebies 'bout this one?
Mark Miller @WisBBYearbook
No offer for either yet, but Wisconsin has reached out to 2016 standouts Trev Anderson and Sam Hauser of Stevens Point in recent days.
Here is the orginal tweet that mark miller took that from:
@WiscoAcademy: University of Wisconsin is showing interest in WA 17U Sam Hauser (@Big_Smooth10) & Trevor Anderson (@TreMamBa15) this week. #WABFam
Mark Miller @WisBBYearbook
No offer for either yet, but Wisconsin has reached out to 2016 standouts Trev Anderson and Sam Hauser of Stevens Point in recent days.
Just looked at 247 and who else does he have an offer from........ Iowa State. Do they just look at who we are interested in and say if they are good enough for Marquette they are good enough for me? :)
if he's already taking officials he probably wants to make a decision soon. Hopefully that helps us before too many other schools get involved.
Great point. Sam should visit these places. It'll help cement his decision. Hope he chooses us.He has room for two more official visits.
Great point. Sam should visit these places. It'll help cement his decision. Hope he chooses us.
His parents seem like pretty swell people too, so that's good that we probably won't have to go through the overbearing parent phase that some recruits bring.I'm sure the Badger fans will find a way to trash his parents if he commits to MU.
I'm sure the Badger fans will find a way to trash his parents if he commits to MU.
Have they even offered yet? Or let me guess, he doesn't have the grades...
They haven't offered yet. Seems like they're waiting to see what Maverick Rowan does first. When last UW reached out, it seemed like they were saying "wait and we'll tell you if we can find room."
Call me old fashioned, but that's sort of like the "if my first prom choice says no, I'd like to go with you." Screw that. Come to the place that wanted you from the start in Marquette.
It's exciting to think about cheering for a Marquette team featuring so many great state high school players. Sam would be an excellent fit. Hope he grows a couple inches this year.
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Fresh off his official to Virginia over the weekend, Stevens Point junior Sam Hauser (6-6) plans to take an official to Marquette soon.
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Fingers crossed for good weather!While I get that you're most likely referring to psychological studies that measure decisions based on day-of-visit weather, I think the whole "UCLA weather advantage" thing is garbage. Basketball and, yes, being students, takes up 95 pct of these kids' lives. I remember being on a Tampa, Florida vacay years ago, and the day of the MU-USF game was so nice, I kept finding my mind wandering about playing golf or going to the beach rather than attending the game, and this would normally be blasphemy for for me, as a hyper avid MU HOOPS junkie. I think Wisconsin weather is actually an advantage for Marquette recruiting: "Hey, come here, and the distraction level is minimalized." Ask Jimmy, Dwyane, Wes, Jae, Steve how much weather meant as a factor in their college choice.
While I get that you're most likely referring to psychological studies that measure decisions based on day-of-visit weather, I think the whole "UCLA weather advantage" thing is garbage. Basketball and, yes, being students, takes up 95 pct of these kids' lives. I remember being on a Tampa, Florida vacay years ago, and the day of the MU-USF game was so nice, I kept finding my mind wandering about playing golf or going to the beach rather than attending the game, and this would normally be blasphemy for for me, as a hyper avid MU HOOPS junkie. I think Wisconsin weather is actually an advantage for Marquette recruiting: "Hey, come here, and the distraction level is minimalized." Ask Jimmy, Dwyane, Wes, Jae, Steve how much weather meant as a factor in their college choice.
While I get that you're most likely referring to psychological studies that measure decisions based on day-of-visit weather, I think the whole "UCLA weather advantage" thing is garbage. Basketball and, yes, being students, takes up 95 pct of these kids' lives. I remember being on a Tampa, Florida vacay years ago, and the day of the MU-USF game was so nice, I kept finding my mind wandering about playing golf or going to the beach rather than attending the game, and this would normally be blasphemy for for me, as a hyper avid MU HOOPS junkie. I think Wisconsin weather is actually an advantage for Marquette recruiting: "Hey, come here, and the distraction level is minimalized." Ask Jimmy, Dwyane, Wes, Jae, Steve how much weather meant as a factor in their college choice.
I think he was joking. Sam IS from Wisconsin, after all.
Correct!Geez I feel stupid. I'm the guy who sees the "Do Not Sit on Fence" sign at my local municipal golf course and always see the self-actualizing/ political meaning over the intended meaning. And yet I couldn't spot your excellent sarcasm, even knowing Sam is a proud Cheesehead. DUH, I'm a real Chumbalone on that one!!
Sam Hauser is almost at the finish line. The Stevens Point (Wis.) small forward took an official visit to Virginia last week and is set to take one this weekend to Marquette. Scout caught up with Hauser this week to discuss his visit with the Cavaliers and where he stands in his recruitment.
http://virginia.scout.com/story/1546414-hauser-recaps-uva-visit
Virginia sounds great, and the whole thing could come down to whether he wants to stay near home or if he wants the experience of living away from home for a few years.
We always think the prospect of playing at home is a huge advantage in recruiting, but some kids want to experience other parts of the country -- and do it on somebody else's dime.
It would be hard to blame him no matter what he decides.
I'd encourage the kid to Charlottesville. Ridiculously beautiful part of the country with a prestigious University that has finally caught its potential to win on the court with TB in charge. Hauser has a great opportunity with the Cavs and should snatch it.
I'm as partial to MU as it gets, but Charlottesville and UVA vs. Milwaukee and MU is no contest. Not even close.
More self-hatred from MU fans.
Seriously I have been to both places. Charlottesville is nice. But some people prefer the urban environment. And Marquette gives you a very nice education to succeed in society today. He should go where he is most comfortable.
http://virginia.scout.com/story/1546414-hauser-recaps-uva-visitThe Stevens Point connections/familiarity give UVA a nice selling point. Plus, TB is one of the nicest guys around and as far as coaching he is stern but fair. He has his father's Xs and Os, but has a much sunnier disposition that players seem to like. The other side of this to me is Paul Jesperson -- he was a very highly rated 6' 6" shooter/wing from Merrill, WI who got a ride to UVA. I don't think TB recruited him, but he did coach him. He was almost identical to Hauser (size, athleticism), and it didn't work out. I think Jesperson was one of the top 3 recruits in WI (could have been #1) in like 2011. Jesperson transferred and now plays/played at Northern Iowa. I never saw Jesperson play in HS, but just by looking at him back then, he looked much weaker (almost fragile?) than Hauser (and Hauser doesn't look that strong at this point either). But he was a wissports top prospect. It seems like TB is making him a priority, so it may not matter, but I'm sure they are aware that very recently a 6' 6" shooter/wing from WI went there and ended up transferring under Bennett.
I'd say Hauser is more athletic and better of the dribble. Granted I'm comparing them off of my limited viewing of them at the State tourney. But Hauser jumped out at me more than Jesperson did. By that I mean I saw more tools in Hauser that should translate to the high major level.I've seen Hauser play a ton, but I never saw Jesperson. Perhaps his high ranking was due to a weaker recruiting class. I tried to look back in the archives of Wisports player ranking and it only goes back to 2012/13, but holy crap did that class have the D1 players, looks to be 15 guys. Jesperson's brothers was #15 to Pepperdine, btw.
I've seen Hauser play a ton, but I never saw Jesperson. Perhaps his high ranking was due to a weaker recruiting class. I tried to look back in the archives of disports player ranking and it only goes back to 2012/13, but holy crap did that class have the D1 players, looks to be 15 guys. Jesperson's brothers was #15 to Pepperdine, btw.
The Stevens Point connections/familiarity give UVA a nice selling point. Plus, TB is one of the nicest guys around and as far as coaching he is stern but fair. He has his father's Xs and Os, but has a much sunnier disposition that players seem to like. The other side of this to me is Paul Jesperson -- he was a very highly rated 6' 6" shooter/wing from Merrill, WI who got a ride to UVA. I don't think TB recruited him, but he did coach him. He was almost identical to Hauser (size, athleticism), and it didn't work out. I think Jesperson was one of the top 3 recruits in WI (could have been #1) in like 2011. Jesperson transferred and now plays/played at Northern Iowa. I never saw Jesperson play in HS, but just by looking at him back then, he looked much weaker (almost fragile?) than Hauser (and Hauser doesn't look that strong at this point either). But he was a wissports top prospect. It seems like TB is making him a priority, so it may not matter, but I'm sure they are aware that very recently a 6' 6" shooter/wing from WI went there and ended up transferring under Bennett.
I thought of Jesperson as a shooter. Hauser is a lot more. Similar "look" to them, but Hauser is a lot better, more athletic, more versatile, etc.That is exactly what I thought, but I never saw Jesperson actually play. Going to watch the 15U feature game tonight, WI Playground vs. Howard Pulley Black (MN). We may eventually play the loser down the road in the bracket. What do you know about Howard Pulley 15U Black, Jay Bee? Is Sage Booker on that team?
That is exactly what I thought, but I never saw Jesperson actually play. Going to watch the 15U feature game tonight, WI Playground vs. Howard Pulley Black (MN). We may eventually play the loser down the road in the bracket. What do you know about Howard Pulley 15U Black, Jay Bee? Is Sage Booker on that team?
More self-hatred from MU fans.
Seriously I have been to both places. Charlottesville is nice. But some people prefer the urban environment. And Marquette gives you a very nice education to succeed in society today. He should go where he is most comfortable.
Mr. Basketball that year in Wisconsin was Nimrod Hilliard...
You made that name up
What a bizarre collegiate career...
http://nccueaglepride.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4491
Unfortunately, Numbnuts Crean is real too, ai na?
IIRC, I had a disagreement with Chick and others over Nimrod Hilliard's name when the possibility of him transferring came up or something. I think that Chick even had a hoodie from his High School because the Glows used to vacation near there. I thought that "Nimrod" was an unfortunate name due to the connotation that "Nimrod" now has. Others pointed out the origin of the name Nimrod in the Bible as "a great hunter" or some such.
Long story short, I think this guy is real.
Not a lot, but yes Booker is on that team. Traditional Ryan Larson from up north can fill it up. Big 6'6" Daniel Oturo from Cretin-Derham Hall is another to watch. Coffey teammate (Hopkins) DeLawrence Aaron can play too.They had a non-traditional big, who looked to be about 6' 7" who just destroyed every big on Playground Warriors including Jack Plumb. I believe it was Oturo. PG Warriors have 7' 0" freshman from Apple Valley who made Rod Gross (old school reference) look coordinated. Oturo just abused him. Howard Pulley had them by 7 with a minute left. After 4 offensive rebounds on the last possession, Jordan McCabe hit a fade away three in the corner to win by 1.
They had a non-traditional big, who looked to be about 6' 7" who just destroyed every big on Playground Warriors including Jack Plumb. I believe it was Oturo. PG Warriors have 7' 0" freshman from Apple Valley who made Rod Gross (old school reference) look coordinated. Oturo just abused him. Howard Pulley had them by 7 with a minute left. After 4 offensive rebounds on the last possession, Jordan McCabe hit a fade away three in the corner to win by 1.
They had a non-traditional big, who looked to be about 6' 7" who just destroyed every big on Playground Warriors including Jack Plumb. I believe it was Oturo. PG Warriors have 7' 0" freshman from Apple Valley who made Rod Gross (old school reference) look coordinated. Oturo just abused him. Howard Pulley had them by 7 with a minute left. After 4 offensive rebounds on the last possession, Jordan McCabe hit a fade away three in the corner to win by 1.
Know nothing about the player but Watersmeet MI HS are the Nimrods and yes chick has a sweatshirt.
Sounds like a decent game to go along with some solid talent. Even though I'm not all that concerned with who wins or loses a travel team game when I'm evaluating certain individual players, it sure makes it more enjoyable when it's a close, hard-fought game.That was him. Best player in the game last night.
Sounds like Oturo. His high school has produced numerous star-athletes in various sports and sends many kids to Marquette. Here's a pic of him:
(http://i.imgur.com/RNMjFN2.jpg)
I thought Sam was on his visit?
Guy, I have zero self-hatred. I know this area has become your raison d'etre these last few months but I didn't write one negative word about Marquette University or its basketball program.
I thought Sam was on his visit?Just heard from coach and he said Joe Lemon from Brookfield Academy guarded Hauser as well.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ORLPlW2VrPU
Nimrods espn commercial
In thinking about this, its kind of a strange weekend to take an official visit. Aren't there Commencement ceremonies at the Al?
Hauser just committed for 2016!Source?
If you seriously believe that Virginia would be so much better than Marquette for Sam Hauser, without apparently knowing Sam or his family one bit, then you are either vastly overrating Virginia or completely underrating your own alma mater.
It's moot now since Hauser committed but when I write that Charlottesville is beautiful, Virginia is a prestigious University, and they've had success on the court under Bennett none of that is demeaning to Marquette.
I feel for ya. Your a$$hole persona has been well entrenched in this forum for years and most times it is appreciated and necessary. However, lately, you've stepped over the boundary into agenda-driven stupidity and it must be down to a life event that has turned negative for you. I hope you make it through in a sane manner.
No doubt that Hauser is a "top 100" guy.
If I had to rank him, I'd guess he'd fall somewhere between 40-70 for me on any given day...
But I think with a lot of guys in the 40-70 range in any given year.. you have some that will rise up, but you have a fair amount who never come through as much as they *could*...
Hauser to me isn't likely to be a disappointment relative to other examples over the years of guys who "don't quite pan out." He's too solid. At a minimum, a good player... would be pleased with him as an addition to the Warriors.
He's gotten bigger, but still could add a lot of strength which should only help his game.
I'd take him (pause)
Checks in at 47 in ESPN's update today. I'm agreeable to that ranking.
That's a big jump.
Checks in at 47 in ESPN's update today. I'm agreeable to that ranking.
How is that possible ... after Bo cooled on him and everything?
Bump. Interesting thread in retrospect into the life of Scoop fans in regard to recruiting. Sam may have exceeded expectations of almost every poster, even the most optimistic. Certainly he has blown Bo's expectations out of the water.
FWIW I think my thoughts were reasonable then and now.
People are not ready for Marquette 2018-19.
It'll be fun.
"Oh my goooosh, what a surprise team!" is likely.
Early on may lose some games because of tough comp... fan base may be a b. Then they'll come around later in the year.
Magic.
I’m ready. When the Warriors roll into Mpls for the final four, big a$$ bbq at my house. This ain’t gonna be no beer summit.
I’m ready. When the Warriors roll into Mpls for the final four, big a$$ bbq at my house. This ain’t gonna be no beer summit.
You better mean before or after the games, because I will be at the arena during.
Tell me what I can bring.
Dunks will have 55 gallon drums of Sonoran salsa on tap
I’ll order the pickup truck of chips to go with it.
I make a mean potato salad.
With BACON?
With BACON?I'll bring plenty of my brother's beer.
I’m ready. When the Warriors roll into Mpls for the final four, big a$$ bbq at my house. This ain’t gonna be no beer summit.
I'll bring plenty of my brother's beer.
I say that no matter what, we should have a Scoop Potluck at some point.C'mon, if any of us were the type of person who could be motivated to organize a huge get together, we wouldn't be spending so much time in an internet bulletin board.
I say that no matter what, we should have a Scoop Potluck at some point.
If it's anything like 90% of the threads then it'd turn into a big shouting match within minutes.
C'mon, if any of us were the type of person who could be motivated to organize a huge get together, we wouldn't be spending so much time in an internet bulletin board.
Yeah, every time someone new walked in, someone else would accuse them of being Chicos. Except for Chick...everyone obviously would recognize Chick immediately.
With BACON?
I say that no matter what, we should have a Scoop Potluck at some point.
One dish per person or username? Chicos could feed the whole party.
I'll bring the apples
Can I just bring Arby's and claim I made it?
One dish per person or username? Chicos could feed the whole party.
I think chicos, hoopaloop, and Billy Hoyle agreed to split the beer. Unfortunately only one of them can make it but the others will be happy to text in their support of an argument comes up.
The menu and guest list will be vetted by the members of the Underboard.
Aahhh...the elitism of the Scoop Intelligencia is at it again. Will there be free tickets to the Nickelodeon Universe amusement park at MOA as well?
Put in your application and we'll consider you for membership.
It appears that your Chico’s detector is malfunctioning. You might want to get that looked at.
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