In his two years on the job, Buzz Williams has managed to secure the three top high school basketball players from Wisconsin during that time. Yes Maymon was a train wreck, but he managed to get Blue and (eventually) Wilson, both of whom where extremely highly rated.
This is why I would be amazed if Tokoto chooses UW over MU.
I was thinking the same exact thing. If MU surprises again this year and Vander is as advertised we could land JP and have a team with three Wisconsin natives starting which would make MU look great for future Wisconsin recruits
Indeed! Buzz is doing a great job creating relationships with the elite Wisconsin players and their families. As Buzz alluded to a while back, it is not about rivaling UW in getting the best Wisconsin prospects, but he's doing nothing wrong by developing relationships with these players and their families, giving them the best chance to prosper in the future by attending MU.
Go Buzz!
Speaking of which.....what's the latest with Junior Lomomba's recruitment? UW bound?
Quote from: OhioGoldenEagle on June 30, 2010, 12:28:12 PM
Speaking of which.....what's the latest with Junior Lomomba's recruitment? UW bound?
I dont think there was, or will be, interest from UW.
Quote from: OhioGoldenEagle on June 30, 2010, 12:28:12 PM
Speaking of which.....what's the latest with Junior Lomomba's recruitment? UW bound?
And I'm not sure how much we will be interested either given his relationship with Auriental and his role in the Maymon mess.
"The Good News about the Wilson Transfer"
You mean other than the fact that MU added an extremely talented player to the lineup?
Quote from: OhioGoldenEagle on June 30, 2010, 12:28:12 PM
Speaking of which.....what's the latest with Junior Lomomba's recruitment? UW bound?
He will be a Junior next year.
Nothing, that I can remember reading, said he is UW bound.
Changing gears a little bit, how do u think this affects our position with Branden Dawson? Basically, next yr we lose Butler and Fulce, but gain Jamil. So that would give us Jamil, Crowder, E Will, J Jones in that 6'6" to 6'7" wing area.
Quote from: muvanwilder on June 30, 2010, 01:04:56 PM
Changing gears a little bit, how do u think this affects our position with Branden Dawson? Basically, next yr we lose Butler and Fulce, but gain Jamil. So that would give us Jamil, Crowder, E Will, J Jones in that 6'6" to 6'7" wing area.
It doesn't affect our position with Dawson. He is a 5 star recruit, Buzz will find a place for him on the roster. Think about what just happenned in the last 48 hours.
Was Wilson injured at the end of the year? Why minutes in only 3 of the last 9 games?
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on June 30, 2010, 12:19:22 PM
This is why I would be amazed if Tokoto chooses UW over MU.
I'll be surprised if Tokoto chooses UW or MU...
Quote from: Eford4President2012 on June 30, 2010, 01:09:16 PM
It doesn't affect our position with Dawson. He is a 5 star recruit, Buzz will find a place for him on the roster. Think about what just happenned in the last 48 hours.
I agree totally with you, I'm more curious tho to Branden's position with MU. I would hope/think he sees this as a positive, that we are bringing in top talent. Just that some recruits might look at it and think it might be too crowded at his position.
Quote from: ATWizJr on June 30, 2010, 01:15:33 PM
Was Wilson injured at the end of the year? Why minutes in only 3 of the last 9 games?
I'm totally speculating here (isn't that was message boards are for), but could it possibly be related to the fact that rumors began circulating (http://quevedobuffet.blogspot.com/2010/02/jamil-wilson-to-marquette.html) in February that Wilson was going to transfer to MU? Chicken or egg? Totally unrelated?
Quote from: StillAWarrior on June 30, 2010, 01:33:40 PM
I'm totally speculating here (isn't that was message boards are for), but could it possibly be related to the fact that rumors began circulating (http://quevedobuffet.blogspot.com/2010/02/jamil-wilson-to-marquette.html) in February that Wilson was going to transfer to MU? Chicken or egg? Totally unrelated?
Well, you are right, that is total speculation, but it could be the reason.
Quote from: ATWizJr on June 30, 2010, 01:35:27 PM
Well, you are right, that is total speculation, but it could be the reason.
Wasn't that the first sign of Maymon going bye bye? He looked lifeless against UW.
Quote from: muvanwilder on June 30, 2010, 01:21:54 PM
I agree totally with you, I'm more curious tho to Branden's position with MU. I would hope/think he sees this as a positive, that we are bringing in top talent. Just that some recruits might look at it and think it might be too crowded at his position.
Competition makes players better. If you can play, a coach will find a way to get you minutes. I've always thought if a recruit, especially a highly-touted one, doesn't want to go somewhere because they already have players at his position, then he probably isn't a team-first guy and likely doesn't have the right mind-set to go hard every single day in practice. If he wants to be handed a job then he should transfer to Tennessee ;)
I'm not inferring anything about Dawson, just pointing out my own opinion on recruits who seemingly dodge competition.
Quote from: OhioGoldenEagle on June 30, 2010, 01:38:57 PM
Wasn't that the first sign of Maymon going bye bye? He looked lifeless against UW.
Maymon left in December, the Wilson rumor popped up in February. Unlikely that one had anything to do with the other.
Quote from: Ready2Fly on June 30, 2010, 01:44:21 PM
Maymon left in December, the Wilson rumor popped up in February. Unlikely that one had anything to do with the other.
If Ernie Kent was still at Oregon, Jamil would be too. Once it became clear that Kent was going to be ousted, the Wilson rumors started.
Quote from: Eford4President2012 on June 30, 2010, 01:09:16 PM
It doesn't affect our position with Dawson. He is a 5 star recruit, Buzz will find a place for him on the roster. Think about what just happenned in the last 48 hours.
Agreed. I can see us putting out a line up in the next couple years filled with all 6'6" and taller out on the court, similar to a WVU this past year. Potent.