http://www.reddit.com/r/mubb/comments/22cnzz/malek_harris_top_5_in_no_order_of_va_tech/
Couple of retweets by the young man.
Seems like quite the lofty list.
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Firestarter, nice.
Now, all we need is a scholarship to give. Since all 9 of current team are coming back that means we'd have to lose a signed recruit. Hopefully, not. Unless, of course, Wojo decides that he'd prefer Harris to, say Shayock.
Va Tech, Marquette, Florida, K State, Gonzaga
So, anywhere in the United States will do
If I were Wojo, I wouldn't want Harris to be my first signee.
Wonder how much interest Wojo truly has in Harris.
Quote from: Heisenberg on April 06, 2014, 12:30:20 PM
Va Tech, Marquette, Florida, K State, Gonzaga
So, anywhere in the United States will do
Sounds about right. Might have to add in BC and SDSU for good measure.
Throw Kansas and UNC on there too.
Quote from: LittleMurs on April 06, 2014, 12:06:59 PM
Now, all we need is a scholarship to give. Since all 9 of current team are coming back that means we'd have to lose a signed recruit. Hopefully, not. Unless, of course, Wojo decides that he'd prefer Harris to, say Shayock.
I think that we are being too confident about our current players.
I expect one or two to leave, still.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 06, 2014, 12:54:36 PM
I think that we are being too confident about our current players.
I expect one or two to leave, still.
I'm hoping if we lose anyone, it's going to be Juan or Derrick. I wouldn't miss them at all and want to keep everyone else!
Keep an eye on Mayo
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Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 06, 2014, 12:54:36 PM
I expect one
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Quote from: Wojo'sMojo on April 06, 2014, 12:57:51 PM
I'm hoping if we lose anyone, it's going to be Juan or Derrick. I wouldn't miss them at all and want to keep everyone else!
Derrick has already said he expects all of the current players to stay so he certainly isn't leaving......I guess we will see on the others
Mayo told Dodds he will be in Milwaukee all summer working out with his brother getting ready for next season....I suppose anything is possible but he gave the impression that he defintely was coming back
Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 06, 2014, 12:54:36 PM
I think that we are being too confident about our current players.
I expect one or two to leave, still.
Based on what?
Remember after Crean left, all appeared calm for several months and then late August, Mbakwe bolted. So you never know.
I'll add that had Mbakwe stayed and Dominic doesn't get injured- we were a Final Four contender that year.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on April 06, 2014, 01:21:17 PM
Remember after Crean left, all appeared calm for several months and then late August, Mbakwe bolted. So you never know.
I'll add that had Mbakwe stayed and Dominic doesn't get injured- we were a Final Four contender that year.
I still think Buzz sent him packing.
Quote from: bilsu on April 06, 2014, 01:24:23 PM
I still think Buzz sent him packing.
Looking back, probably right about that.
Quote from: Heavy Gear on April 06, 2014, 01:16:20 PM
Based on what?
2nd hand rumors that Steve Jr. and JJJ are still thinking about leaving.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 06, 2014, 01:29:34 PM
2nd hand rumors that Steve Jr. and JJJ are still thinking about leaving.
JJJ will most liekly be gone. Homesick
Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 06, 2014, 01:29:34 PM
2nd hand rumors that Steve Jr. and JJJ are still thinking about leaving.
Considering both players had issues with the former coach, not sure what purpose it would serve for either one to transfer. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Harris is damaged goods. Some coach who is willing to take a risk will pick him up ... Bent, you there?
Indications, at this point in time, is that the present Warrior team will stick together for the coming year.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 06, 2014, 01:29:34 PM
2nd hand rumors that Steve Jr. and JJJ are still thinking about leaving.
Perhaps the initial excitement of Wojo taking over has worn off. Otherwise, I'm going to respect the process and not waste my time on something so trivial.
Quote from: Groin_pull on April 06, 2014, 12:42:19 PM
Throw Kansas and UNC on there too.
Wow, if you want to go to a blue blood, and you're not being recruited by blue bloods, hanging in there until spring seems like the way to go.
Quote from: bilsu on April 06, 2014, 01:24:23 PM
I still think Buzz sent him packing.
Thought that at the time but it certainly makes sense now. Why would a highly regarded player suddenly leave at the very last possible second a Big East team where he was projected to play a significant role for a JC in Florida? There could be many reasons but Bart "Give the Young Man Another Chance" Williams would need something particularly vile in order to send Mbakwe packing. In hindsight it's probably best that he left. I'll let you figure out the who...
Quote from: UticaBusBarn on April 06, 2014, 02:38:45 PM
Harris is damaged goods. Some coach who is willing to take a risk will pick him up ... Bent, you there?
Indications, at this point in time, is that the present Warrior team will stick together for the coming year.
Maybe Harris will follow the Milton Doyle plan, Kansas for a year, then transfer to a mid-major.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 06, 2014, 01:29:34 PM
2nd hand rumors that Steve Jr. and JJJ are still thinking about leaving.
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Quote from: bilsu on April 06, 2014, 01:24:23 PM
I still think Buzz sent him packing.
that damn cell phone ;D
Quote from: bilsu on April 06, 2014, 01:24:23 PM
I still think Buzz sent him packing.
Nope, he had legitimate personal issues to take care of. Had to take care of his mom
At this point, there is zero reason why Mayo wouldn't come back next season.
As of right now, all 9 current players are coming back, including Mayo, JJJ and Taylor.
The recruits are a whole different story. I think the Chief is coming back. The jury is out on the others
Quote from: Heavy Gear on April 06, 2014, 02:31:37 PM
Considering both players had issues with the former coach, not sure what purpose it would serve for either one to transfer. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
+1
Brent "transferred" for them so they don't have too.
And what about STj instagram that he was staying? And JJJ "I'm all in" tweet.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on April 06, 2014, 06:22:47 PM
Nope, he had legitimate personal issues to take care of. Had to take care of his mom
Did his Mom live in Miami?
Quote from: Heisenberg on April 06, 2014, 06:37:08 PM
+1
Brent "transferred" for them so they don't have too.
And what about STj instagram that he was staying? And JJJ "I'm all in" tweet.
I'm not really buying the "rumors" that two days after both Taylor and JJJ say they're staying that they would 180 and think about leaving again. Especially since the problem they both had is in Blacksburg now.
Buzz leaving is what Steve Taylor Jr. has been waiting for. He'll be back and he'll be back in beast mode.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 06, 2014, 01:29:34 PM
2nd hand rumors that Steve Jr. and JJJ are still thinking about leaving.
I heard that Steven Taylor Jr was considering a transfer to Illinois. Doesn't make sense. but just passing it along.
Quote from: Texas Western on April 06, 2014, 09:00:45 PM
I heard that Steven Taylor Jr was considering a transfer to Illinois. Doesn't make sense. but just passing it along.
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When did JJJ say he was staying? Sure, he Tweeted, "I'm all in." When will middle aged men learn that reading a 140 (I think? I don't do the whole Twitter thing) character message from a 17-22 year old kid could mean absolutely anything. I spend way too much time following MU Bball, but people reading Tweets and claiming they know what they mean from a 19 year old kid need new hobbies.
Respect the process in that case.
In the Malek Harris case, this is a classic case of a kid who knows none of these schools can comment on him so he can say whoever the heck in the world he wants to is on his final list. MU wants ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with him (and they shouldn't). He could offer to pay his way through MU and MU would not take him. He is a big reason Brent bolted. This is Brent telling him to announce a final list including MU because if it doesn't people wonder, "Hmm, why isn't the school he originally committed to but wouldn't let him sign included on his list?" As well as Florida to get a blue blood in there so that when he chooses VT it looks like Brent got a big name recruit over big name schools. The guy can now recruit anywhere!
Quote from: wadesworld on April 06, 2014, 09:02:28 PM
MU wants ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with him (and they shouldn't).
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Quote from: keefe on April 06, 2014, 09:05:12 PM
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Fact
Quote from: wadesworld on April 06, 2014, 09:06:08 PM
Fact
I'm with ya.
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Quote from: Texas Western on April 06, 2014, 09:00:45 PM
I heard that Steven Taylor Jr was considering a transfer to Illinois. Doesn't make sense. but just passing it along.
That would hurt
Quote from: Heavy Gear on April 06, 2014, 07:22:04 PM
I'm not really buying the "rumors" that two days after both Taylor and JJJ say they're staying that they would 180 and think about leaving again. Especially since the problem they both had is in Blacksburg now.
I agree. Rumors don't just die away when new information comes along, they can persist for a while on their own momentum.
Quote from: Texas Western on April 06, 2014, 09:00:45 PM
I heard that Steven Taylor Jr was considering a transfer to Illinois. Doesn't make sense. but just passing it along.
And I heard that Shaka Smart will be our next coach!
Quote from: Texas Western on April 06, 2014, 09:00:45 PM
I heard that Steven Taylor Jr was considering a transfer to Illinois. Doesn't make sense. but just passing it along.
With Groce showing so much interest in sniffing around MU's table for scraps, maybe Harris should work them into his top five.
Quote from: keefe on April 06, 2014, 07:01:44 PM
Did his Mom live in Miami?
He didn't leave for Miami right away. He went home first