When I was walking back from the rec today I saw somebody walking with Jimmy Butler who I haven't seen before. He was definitely a recruit..any word on who this may be? I would assume he will be at the game tomorrow. He looked like he was about an inch taller than Jimmy.
So we have a description of a 6'7" male.
Hmmmm....
Did he look like Jimmy?
Pretty sure he's JMay's Dad. At least that's what I made out by reading Jimmy's lips.
His facebook says his family is in town visiting...
Quote from: reinko on March 05, 2010, 02:35:44 PM
So we have a description of a 6'7" male.
Hmmmm....
That narrows it down as far as people on campus goes, but not really as far as recruits go.
Didn't know his family was in town, it could have been his brother if he's 6'7''/6'8''. The lady who is their academic advisor/tutor-I think her name is Adrian?-was with them too and I at first thought she was helping Jimmy with a "tour"
Maybe it was Trend Blackledge? I know he didn't finish his degree yet, and was still around MU last year taking classes.. just a thought.
http://www.deltajammersplay2win.com/images/trend_3271.jpg
Blackledge actually got his degree this past May along with the Three amigos and Burke. He was taking classes last year. My one friend is actually friends with Trend and I guess he is down in Utah living with Wes.
Could be newbill or Crowder as I think neither of them has visited on there
official visit yet.
Quote from: BCHoopster on March 05, 2010, 04:44:39 PM
Could be newbill or Crowder as I think neither of them has visited on there
official visit yet.
I hope it was Newbill!!! Grown six inches in a month!!!
Quote from: BCHoopster on March 05, 2010, 04:44:39 PM
Could be newbill or Crowder as I think neither of them has visited on there
official visit yet.
Newbill's only 6'4" and Crowder's got long dreads...should be easy to eliminate them from consideration
Buzz should sign Jimmy F*cking Butler's brother, younger brother, older brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and neighbor if they are nearly as good as Jimmy F*cking Butler is.
I saw Jimmy with the graduate assistant of the basketball team earlier today. My money's on it having been him, not a recruit. Usually if it's a recruit Buzz is the 1 giving them a tour, not a player and academic advisor.
We have a 6'7" graduate assistant?
I was on campus the other day, Thought I saw Liam. It looked like him and he had a pepsi sponsored backpack and standard MU athletic wear (sweatpants and MU windbreaker). It looks like he's lost a lot of weight.
Could It have been him?
Liam is 7'-0", six inches taller than JB.
Quote from: BrewCity on March 05, 2010, 05:03:08 PM
We have a 6'7" graduate assistant?
Not sure of his height, but yes, a tall graduate assistant...Buzz's former player at UNO, Jamie McNeilly.
I heard from a very reliable source today that Davante Gardner is visiting MU this weekend. He's in the 6'8" range. Apparently, he was pretty oveweight(like 300+ lbs.), but has lost some weight. There's a picture of him in the following article that was written this past December 3 and he definately looks like he shed some pounds.
http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/2009/dec/03/state-champs-drop-opening-game/
Quote from: Doris Burkes Thong on March 05, 2010, 06:05:51 PM
I heard from a very reliable source today that Davante Gardner is visiting MU this weekend. He's in the 6'8" range. Apparently, he was pretty oveweight(like 300+ lbs.), but has lost some weight. There's a picture of him in the following article that was written this past December 3 and he definately looks like he shed some pounds.
http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/2009/dec/03/state-champs-drop-opening-game/
wonder what that reliable source is? ::)
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 05, 2010, 05:24:08 PM
Liam is 7'-0", six inches taller than JB.
touche But read that Jimmy was 6'8'' in shoes. If Liam was slouching...
I also wanted to know if I actually saw Liam or not
Quote from: Ari Gold on March 05, 2010, 06:53:43 PM
touche But read that Jimmy was 6'8'' in shoes. If Liam was slouching...
I also wanted to know if I actually saw Liam or not
I saw Liam walking to class Thursday morning. Positive it was him. I was walking behind Fulce and Otule and they yelled out to him.
I've never fallen asleep faster than I did reading this thread.
Quote from: MUBasketball on March 05, 2010, 06:01:54 PM
Not sure of his height, but yes, a tall graduate assistant...Buzz's former player at UNO, Jamie McNeilly.
According to this, McNeilly is only around 6 ft.
http://marquette.scout.com/2/832470.html
His UNO stats list him as 6'3''.
Confirmed. Visiting with his mother.
Welcome to Marquette Davante and Audi!!
Quote from: Doris Burkes Thong on March 05, 2010, 06:05:51 PM
I heard from a very reliable source today that Davante Gardner is visiting MU this weekend. He's in the 6'8" range. Apparently, he was pretty oveweight(like 300+ lbs.), but has lost some weight. There's a picture of him in the following article that was written this past December 3 and he definately looks like he shed some pounds.
http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/2009/dec/03/state-champs-drop-opening-game/
Quote from: MUBasketball on March 05, 2010, 06:01:54 PM
Not sure of his height, but yes, a tall graduate assistant...Buzz's former player at UNO, Jamie McNeilly.
I believe you're thinking of the wrong guy, Jamie McNeilly isn't that tall.
The tall guy that's been seen around a lot is Asrangue Souleymane. He played for Monarch in JUCO, and was on UNO during Buzz's year. Interestingly, he was originally supposed to go to Colorado State under Layer after leaving the JUCO, but didn't qualify.
Quote from: bma725 on March 05, 2010, 08:40:37 PM
I believe you're thinking of the wrong guy, Jamie McNeilly isn't that tall.
The tall guy that's been seen around a lot is Asrangue Souleymane. He played for Monarch in JUCO, and was on UNO during Buzz's year. Interestingly, he was originally supposed to go to Colorado State under Layer after leaving the JUCO, but didn't qualify.
Do you know everything about every single DI recruit in the past 10 years? Love it
MUTV needs to get BMA and IWB as regular guests. I would watch it every week.
BMA, can you please tell us what you know about Davante Gardner? Thanks in advance.
OMG! I hope its Davante Gardner! ESPN has him rated as the 108th best player in the country.
Oh wait, he's rated the 108th best center in the country.
Oh wait again, he might be rated the 108th best center in the state of Virginia...
If it is Davante Gardner, I hope Buzz knows what' he's doing. I'd love it if he was the round mound of rebound.
Not so sure if he's just the round mound period.
OK, I did a little more checking and it seems that while ESPN is not too impressed, others are. Here are comments one analyst made after he appeared at the NBA Players Assoc camp this past summer:
"Davante Gardner, C, Petersburg Elite: We've liked him both days. He's in the neighborhood of 300 pounds. Our rule is if you're that big, know how to use your body and he's quite sure what to do. Against Carolina Flight he hung 21 points and fought the entire time. He's got good hands and is quick to his scoring move. Think Dexter Pittman in terms of overall size and what could happen if his conditioning improves."
Then a report of a January 21, 2010 game said this:
" King's Fork 86, Nansemond River 68
Davante Gardner turned in another torrid showing for the host No. 1 Bulldogs (15-2, 13-0), producing 25 points, 20 rebounds and three blocked shots."
I know what Liam and McNeilly look like and it wasn't them. It could have been Gardner or someone else. I was just throwing out what I observed today.
Scout ranks him a 3 star and doesnt list any schools that have offered a scholly.
I find it very strange that a kid that is 6'9", 305 lbs hasnt signed anywhere yet. The only guys that are still unsigned and in the 2010 class are top-flight players (for the most part).
At his height and weight, when should he schedule his future knee surgeries? I recall Arinze Onuaku (at 280 lbs) having two surgeries on each knee over the past two years. The poor kid has arthritis is both knees and he's not even 23 years old.
Guess it comes down to whether you trust in Buzz's judgement for recruiting or not. Appears major conditioning is going to be part of his regiment if he comes to Marquette. In "Buzz I Trust."
So who is leaving (or not coming at all) if we sign this kid? I mean, we are pretty sure it'll be Yous right?
Quote from: goodgreatgrand on March 05, 2010, 11:54:52 PM
Scout ranks him a 3 star and doesnt list any schools that have offered a scholly.
I find it very strange that a kid that is 6'9", 305 lbs hasnt signed anywhere yet. The only guys that are still unsigned and in the 2010 class are top-flight players (for the most part).
At his height and weight, when should he schedule his future knee surgeries? I recall Arinze Onuaku (at 280 lbs) having two surgeries on each knee over the past two years. The poor kid has arthritis is both knees and he's not even 23 years old.
McMorrow=project
Otule=project
Mbao=project
Gardner=project
Quote from: nyg on March 06, 2010, 08:27:13 AM
McMorrow=project
Otule=project
Mbao=project
Gardner=project
At this time of year, there are very few (if any) D1 ready big men.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 06, 2010, 08:07:35 AM
So who is leaving (or not coming at all) if we sign this kid? I mean, we are pretty sure it'll be Yous right?
I realize that your question is a valid one, but for some reason pontificating on which of our current players may or may not be returning next year always makes me feel like a jerk. I suppose it's along the lines of "These poor kids have enough stress and have given so much to MU. We shouldn't pile on with identifying which ones should or should not return next year."
Anyway, carry on :(
Quote from: GOMU1104 on March 06, 2010, 08:32:51 AM
At this time of year, there are very few (if any) D1 ready big men.
Exact to the point, thats why we take a pass on this guy.
Quote from: nyg on March 06, 2010, 08:35:08 AM
Exact to the point, thats why we take a pass on this guy.
There's like 5 big guys each year that aren't projects....by your theory they'd never land one.
I'd love to have this guy, ESPN last reported on him more then a year ago. Isn't a 6'9 260 banger what everyone has been whining about? Then one is interested and you complain about him not being ranked on the mother ship. I think we can all agree that Buzz knows what he's doing.
Quote from: nyg on March 06, 2010, 08:35:08 AM
Exact to the point, thats why we take a pass on this guy.
How do you figure?
Quote from: Skatastrophy on March 06, 2010, 08:34:28 AM
I realize that your question is a valid one, but for some reason pontificating on which of our current players may or may not be returning next year always makes me feel like a jerk. I suppose it's along the lines of "These poor kids have enough stress and have given so much to MU. We shouldn't pile on with identifying which ones should or should not return next year."
Anyway, carry on :(
No, the Steelers' quarterback is a jerk. This speculation is prefectly fine and fitting.
Quote from: esotericmindguy on March 06, 2010, 09:01:57 AM
There's like 5 big guys each year that aren't projects....by your theory they'd never land one.
I'd love to have this guy, ESPN last reported on him more then a year ago. Isn't a 6'9 260 banger what everyone has been whining about? Then one is interested and you complain about him not being ranked on the mother ship. I think we can all agree that Buzz knows what he's doing.
+1 -Seems everyone has been wanting a "big," and now we have this kid on campus a 3 star prospect..and we have a complaint. I'm fairly excited about this prospect - you can coach/teach conditioning, but you cannot teach size, nor physicallness, and according to the NBA evaluation, this kid has both the size and mentality. In Buzz I trust..highly doubt this kid would be the project level of an Mbao
If you guys are concerned with his weight, just look at what our staff did with Junior. Even after suffering a busted Achille's, he still looks much slimmer than he did in high school.
Getting 20 rebounds in a HS game is always impressive...
Unless you're playing the Little Sisters of the Poor....
and then, only if Sally Field (the Flying Nun) doesn't suit up.
If she does, you'll be in for a long night of getting posterized.
Anyone hear anything regarding Devante Gardner visit this weekend?
Quote from: bma725 on March 05, 2010, 08:40:37 PM
I believe you're thinking of the wrong guy, Jamie McNeilly isn't that tall.
The tall guy that's been seen around a lot is Asrangue Souleymane. He played for Monarch in JUCO, and was on UNO during Buzz's year. Interestingly, he was originally supposed to go to Colorado State under Layer after leaving the JUCO, but didn't qualify.
@ 0:38, he blocks the Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap. Lol
He was a teammate of McNeilly's at UNO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_1XJsBY_f4
If buzz could some how take Mbao's height and This guy's weight... hmm now thats a project he should be working on
Quote from: Ari Gold on March 07, 2010, 08:03:38 PM
If buzz could some how take Mbao's height and This guy's weight... hmm now thats a project he should be working on
Isn't that essentially what McMorrow was? Its such a shame we never got to see what he could do