Jerry Meyer and Mark Miller have predicted Matt Heldt to Marquette.I really like him.Uses both hands very well and can really run the floor.I think his upside is huge.
Heldt had 26 points for the Milwaukee Spartans in a two point loss this morning in the Twin Cities in the NY2LA event.
Tidbits from Rivals.com:
Tom Crean pulled a small surprise yesterday by showing up in Minneapolis for the NY2LA event held there over the weekend. He was spotted watching 6-foot-10 Matt Heldt (Neenah, Wisconsin), a 2015 prospect with MAC and Horizon offers and growing interest from Xavier and several Big Ten programs. He also was spotted checking out 6-foot-7 forward Evan Boudreaux, the No. 130 overall player in the Class of 2015. Boudreaux (Lake Forest, IL) holds offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Penn State and other big programs.
In the second set of games he joined a huge group of coaches trying to catch the Diamond Stone (No. 3 overall in 2015) versus Josh Jackson (No. 1 overall in 2016) battle along with an adjacent court game featuring intriguing skinny but skilled big man Chance Comanche and his Earl Watson Elite team against Team Superstars. The 6-foot-10 Stone got the better of Jackson in perhaps the night's best performance, scoring 36 points and pulling 16 rebounds in a 74-70 victory.
Quote from: Stone Cold on April 27, 2014, 01:26:41 PM
Tidbits from Rivals.com:
Tom Crean pulled a small surprise yesterday by showing up in Minneapolis for the NY2LA event held there over the weekend. He was spotted watching 6-foot-10 Matt Heldt (Neenah, Wisconsin), a 2015 prospect with MAC and Horizon offers and growing interest from Xavier and several Big Ten programs. He also was spotted checking out 6-foot-7 forward Evan Boudreaux, the No. 130 overall player in the Class of 2015. Boudreaux (Lake Forest, IL) holds offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Penn State and other big programs.
Crean was there watching the Milwaukee Spartans / Team NLP game, as was Wojo. (Heldt = Spartans, Boudreaux = NLP.) One game.
Matt's mom was in the stands taking down his stats. Got up at halftime to tell the scorekeepers they had the score wrong. Another Tim M??
He's really moving well.. has gotten a bit bigger over the last year, but has improved his movement.. getting down the court and getting off his feet as well. Certainly one to keep monitoring.
Traditional = new switchable?
Is he basically a hedge in the likely event that Stone heads to a blue blood?
Quote from: Not Chris Otule's Coach on April 27, 2014, 02:09:54 PM
Is he basically a hedge in the likely event that Stone heads to a blue blood?
I think you can never have too many 6"10 kids who can shoot. I wouldn't mind this pickup one bit.
This is great news. Let's hope it pans out into a signing.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on April 27, 2014, 02:44:04 PM
I think you can never have too many 6"10 kids who can shoot. I wouldn't mind this pickup one bit.
Agreed. Would be a nice get.
Quote from: Not Chris Otule's Coach on April 27, 2014, 02:09:54 PM
Is he basically a hedge in the likely event that Stone heads to a blue blood?
Why would they be mutually exclusive? Get 'em both!
I have to admit, I read Mark Miller's tweet differently.
"Couple of scholarship offer predictions for the next few days -- Brevin Pritzl (Wisconsin) Matt Heldt (Marquette)."
I took that to mean only that Marquette would give an offer, not that he was committing.
Go loo at 247 sports crystal ball predictions for Heldt. That is where they predict Heldt to Marquette
Quote from: MUEng92 on April 27, 2014, 05:14:13 PM
I have to admit, I read Mark Miller's tweet differently.
"Couple of scholarship offer predictions for the next few days -- Brevin Pritzl (Wisconsin) Matt Heldt (Marquette)."
I took that to mean only that Marquette would give an offer, not that he was committing.
6'10 skilled big man who can shoot, he's no hedge, fallback whatever term you want to use- he's a legit D-1 prospect. Would love to see MU and Woj reel him in the fold.
Our version of Kaminsky? ;)
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on April 27, 2014, 05:33:49 PM
6'10 skilled big man who can shoot, he's no hedge, fallback whatever term you want to use- he's a legit D-1 prospect. Would love to see MU and Woj reel him in the fold.
Would be a great get. Hope Wojo reels him in.
Quote from: madtownwarrior on April 27, 2014, 05:29:02 PM
Go loo at 247 sports crystal ball predictions for Heldt. That is where they predict Heldt to Marquette
Yes, Miller is one of the 247sports panelists who predicting Heldt to MU-
http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Matt-Heldt-at-Neenah-39175/CurrentExpertPredictions
Quote from: MU82 on April 27, 2014, 04:40:25 PM
Why would they be mutually exclusive? Get 'em both!
This! Particularly with Stone's time in college likely being short.
I've got to think that Luke Fischer being here helps in getting Matt.
Diamond Stone with 36 and 16? Wow
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on April 27, 2014, 05:43:37 PM
Yes, Miller is one of the 247sports panelists who predicting Heldt to MU-
http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Matt-Heldt-at-Neenah-39175/CurrentExpertPredictions
24/7 Sports seems to indicate that Marquette has wrestled him away from Wisconsin-Green Bay. To me that's mostly a sign that his stock has risen.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on April 27, 2014, 05:43:37 PM
Yes, Miller is one of the 247sports panelists who predicting Heldt to MU-
http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Matt-Heldt-at-Neenah-39175/CurrentExpertPredictions
Sure, Mark Miller is making this prediction but, more importantly, does Patrick Reed approve?
Quote from: Stone Cold on April 27, 2014, 01:26:41 PM
Tidbits from Rivals.com:
Tom Crean pulled a small surprise yesterday by showing up in Minneapolis for the NY2LA event held there over the weekend. He was spotted watching 6-foot-10 Matt Heldt (Neenah, Wisconsin), a 2015 prospect with MAC and Horizon offers and growing interest from Xavier and several Big Ten programs. He also was spotted checking out 6-foot-7 forward Evan Boudreaux, the No. 130 overall player in the Class of 2015. Boudreaux (Lake Forest, IL) holds offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Penn State and other big programs.
In the second set of games he joined a huge group of coaches trying to catch the Diamond Stone (No. 3 overall in 2015) versus Josh Jackson (No. 1 overall in 2016) battle along with an adjacent court game featuring intriguing skinny but skilled big man Chance Comanche and his Earl Watson Elite team against Team Superstars. The 6-foot-10 Stone got the better of Jackson in perhaps the night's best performance, scoring 36 points and pulling 16 rebounds in a 74-70 victory.
Link?
How many threes?
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on April 27, 2014, 05:36:41 PM
Our version of Kaminsky? ;)
I think you just dissed Luke Fischer :)
Quote from: wadesworld on April 27, 2014, 02:00:28 PM
Traditional = new switchable?
I wonder which one will finish higher in the meme tournament?
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on April 27, 2014, 05:43:37 PM
Yes, Miller is one of the 247sports panelists who predicting Heldt to MU-
http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Matt-Heldt-at-Neenah-39175/CurrentExpertPredictions
That's good news. Miller is usually right on the money.
Heldt seems to be under the radar and still highly regarded by some sources (ESPN 4 star).
Mark Miller tweeted that Matt Heldt is visiting Marquette tomorrow
Quote from: keefe on April 27, 2014, 05:48:11 PM
Sure, Mark Miller is making this prediction but, more importantly, does Patrick Reed approve?
(http://abload.de/img/reedstampf6xjc.jpg)
Hope the weather cooperates and the coeds show him that Spring is bustin' out all over.
Nice!
Too bad it isn't on Thursday, my dog will be on campus as one of the therapy dogs who comes right before finals to get the kids to de-stress.If Heldt met the Max dog MU would have no problem landing him.
Quote from: sailwi on April 28, 2014, 06:21:29 PM
Too bad it isn't on Thursday, my dog will be on campus as one of the therapy dogs who comes right before finals to get the kids to de-stress.If Heldt met the Max dog MU would have no problem landing him.
There was a black lab with a white spot on his neck named Landy. Dog was ubiquitous around campus. Fortunately, his master was graduated before Landwermeyer had his issues.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on April 28, 2014, 06:15:00 PM
Hope the weather cooperates and the coeds show him that Spring is bustin' out all over.
Looks like 41 degrees and foggy. Good thing Matt is from Neenah, so he's knows all about Wisconsin's lovely spring weather.
I need to be filled in on the Patrick Reed jokes
Quote from: mujivitz06 on April 29, 2014, 03:43:38 PM
I need to be filled in on the Patrick Reed jokes
Jokes? Patrick Reed is no joke, my friend.
I mentioned earlier on that Matt Heldt is for real. Had a great game against Stevens Point (Trevor Anderson and Matt Hauser). Saw that game. Can shoot and every game he played this year, He improved. I like the
way you call some of these dudes tradionals. Hell Henry Ellenson and Matt Heldt will be good for me over Diamond Stone. I admit Stone is tops but these two arebarely a notch below him. No flash on the court,
but Ellenson and Heldt are money in the bank. Smart, good basketball skills
Quote from: Earl Tatum on April 29, 2014, 04:39:13 PM
I mentioned earlier on that Matt Heldt is for real. Had a great game against Stevens Point (Trevor Anderson and Matt Hauser). Saw that game. Can shoot and every game he played this year, He improved. I like the
way you call some of these dudes tradionals. Hell Henry Ellenson and Matt Heldt will be good for me over Diamond Stone. I admit Stone is tops but these two arebarely a notch below him. No flash on the court,
but Ellenson and Heldt are money in the bank. Smart, good basketball skills
You sound like a real scout ;D
Too say that Stone is just barely better than Heldt? You should ban yourself to save future embarassment
Wojo offered Heldt today
Quote from: MuMark on April 29, 2014, 05:08:24 PM
Wojo offered Heldt today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKUOB8MN4Kc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKUOB8MN4Kc)
6-10, 210 lbs and NIU, UWGB, UWM, and the basketball powerhouse Toledo are recruiting him. The stench of Mike Deane's recruiting "prowess" grows stronger with Wojo.
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 29, 2014, 05:21:57 PM
6-10, 210 lbs and NIU, UWGB, UWM, and the basketball powerhouse Toledo are recruiting him. The stench of Mike Deane's recruiting "prowess" grows stronger with Wojo.
Tell yourself whatever you have to to make yourself happy. No need to share it, though.
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 29, 2014, 05:21:57 PM
6-10, 210 lbs and NIU, UWGB, UWM, and the basketball powerhouse Toledo are recruiting him. The stench of Mike Deane's recruiting "prowess" grows stronger with Wojo.
Schools that are recruiting him from before his junior year don't mean much. If these are the only schools still recruiting him AFTER this summer, then you have a point.
Heldt can play.Would be a good pick up.Plus he probably will be in school 4 years.
Heldt averaged 18.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots per game as a junior at Neenah and was named co-Player of the Year in the Fox Valley Association. He led the Rockets to a 26-2 record. His offers to date ...
Davidson, Drake, Green Bay, Lehigh, Marquette, Milwaukee, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Toledo.
He is definitely a HM D1 recruit and will get additional offers soon.
His profile on WisSports.net ...
http://www.wissports.net/roster_players/3637968
Thanks Mark.I hope he commits to MU soon before some of the bigger schools get involved.I know it is coming.Way to many doubters on this board.
Like brandx
I BLEED MU
Hey Earl.I bet there are alot of people on this board that do not watch high school basketball.Probably have not seen some of these guys play,but they are experts on how good or not good they are.LOL
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 29, 2014, 05:21:57 PM
6-10, 210 lbs and NIU, UWGB, UWM, and the basketball powerhouse Toledo are recruiting him. The stench of Mike Deane's recruiting "prowess" grows stronger with Wojo.
As good of a recruiter that Buzz was, we ended up with small teams, because he could not see past switchables. We need to sign one otr two bigmen every year. Some will end up like Anderson at UW, but if you get luckly use also end up with a Kaminsky. Remember Badger fans did not think much of Kaminsky his first two years. Bigmen take time and patience.
Quote from: MarkMiller on April 29, 2014, 05:41:48 PM
Heldt averaged 18.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots per game as a junior at Neenah and was named co-Player of the Year in the Fox Valley Association. He led the Rockets to a 26-2 record. His offers to date ...
Davidson, Drake, Green Bay, Lehigh, Marquette, Milwaukee, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Toledo.
He is definitely a HM D1 recruit and will get additional offers soon.
His profile on WisSports.net ...
http://www.wissports.net/roster_players/3637968
Source?
That is funny keefe.
Look at Dean Smiths teams at NC.He always had about 4 or 5 guys 6'9" and taller.Also a great point guard.If you have a great point guard and a good big man you can win alot of games.The 2,3 and 4 position can be serviceable.
Someone tell Crean to get. Out of our yard.
Ryan James @RyanJamesMN 7m
Wisconsin source tells me Minnesota has contacted Matt Heldt and Brevin Pritzl with growing interest.
Quote from: Aircraftcarrier on April 29, 2014, 06:24:06 PM
Look at Dean Smiths teams at NC.He always had about 4 or 5 guys 6'9" and taller.Also a great point guard.If you have a great point guard and a good big man you can win alot of games.The 2,3 and 4 position can be serviceable.
Good point. Good big men and PGs are the hardest to find. It's relatively easy to fill in the other spots.
Quote from: Earl Tatum on April 29, 2014, 06:01:56 PM
Like brandx
Again you are wrong. I was making fun of you, not Heldt.
I have never said one disparaging word about Heldt's abilities. Ever. It would be outstanding to see him here.
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 29, 2014, 05:21:57 PM
6-10, 210 lbs and NIU, UWGB, UWM, and the basketball powerhouse Toledo are recruiting him. The stench of Mike Deane's recruiting "prowess" grows stronger with Wojo.
Sounds like about the same list that had offered sandy cohen before his summer before his senior year
Quote from: River rat on April 29, 2014, 07:07:17 PM
Sounds like about the same list that had offered sandy cohen before his summer before his senior year
Exactly. Guys don't always develop at the same pace.
Quote from: River rat on April 29, 2014, 07:07:17 PM
Sounds like about the same list that had offered sandy cohen before his summer before his senior year
Yeah, the problem is this kid is 6'10" and has a huge advantage over the competition he plays against. His stats are going to be inflated. How many games did he play against smaller defenders? How well did he do against decent competition?
Quote from: Aircraftcarrier on April 29, 2014, 06:24:06 PM
Look at Dean Smiths teams at NC.He always had about 4 or 5 guys 6'9" and taller.Also a great point guard.If you have a great point guard and a good big man you can win alot of games.The 2,3 and 4 position can be serviceable.
Too bad we didn't get Dean Smith to fill our coaching vacancy.
Funny....when we r interested in a player with interest from mid majors we think Wojo can't recruit/not MU caliber but when player starts to get offers from high majors same people will say we gotta get him/can't let him get away. If U of M wants him then by golly now we want him.
Loved watching this guy play. I, too, was a non-believer until I actually watched him play. Soft hands, nice jumper, runs the floor, looks like he is strong and not 6'10" skin and bones. Watched him at State come out and bust a 7 footer (a stiff) with about 5 different post moves right off the bat. Baseline spins, drop steps, hook shoots, jumpers. He has some nice moves and footwork. I would have no problem see him playing at MU. Good motor.
24/7 continues to predict MU. That's an encouraging sign.
Quote from: We R Final Four on April 29, 2014, 07:48:29 PM
Funny....when we r interested in a player with interest from mid majors we think Wojo can't recruit/not MU caliber but when player starts to get offers from high majors same people will say we gotta get him/can't let him get away. If U of M wants him then by golly now we want him.
This.
You can't teach Heidt.
Sounds like a good prospect.
Quote from: lohaus on April 29, 2014, 11:07:05 PM
Loved watching this guy play. I, too, was a non-believer until I actually watched him play. Soft hands, nice jumper, runs the floor, looks like he is strong and not 6'10" skin and bones. Watched him at State come out and bust a 7 footer (a stiff) with about 5 different post moves right off the bat. Baseline spins, drop steps, hook shoots, jumpers. He has some nice moves and footwork. I would have no problem see him playing at MU. Good motor.
I agree-- however he certainly is NOT strong and would be on the skin and bones side--as would most 6'10" HS juniors.
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 29, 2014, 07:24:00 PM
Yeah, the problem is this kid is 6'10" and has a huge advantage over the competition he plays against. His stats are going to be inflated. How many games did he play against smaller defenders? How well did he do against decent competition?
Same was true of Joe Wolf. And Kevin Garnett. And Lew Alcindor. And Wilt. And Shaq. And Frank Kaminsky. And many, many,
many guys that tall.
There are only so many of them to go around, only so many per metro area.
Except for the guys who play for the national prep teams that travel all over the country playing other elite teams, nearly every tall guy plays the vast majority of his games going up against considerably shorter opponents.
Quote from: We R Final Four on April 29, 2014, 07:48:29 PM
Funny....when we r interested in a player with interest from mid majors we think Wojo can't recruit/not MU caliber but when player starts to get offers from high majors same people will say we gotta get him/can't let him get away. If U of M wants him then by golly now we want him.
Yep. If TC decided who to recruit based on the other schools in the race, DWade might never have come to MU. Didn't he pick us over Illinois State and DePaul? Or Jerel, who had it down to MU and Dayton. So arguably our best player ever, and our all-time leading scorer....
And how many teams were fighting over Jimmy Butler when Buzz signed him?
I think Heldt looks like a guy who is going to have people scratching their heads as a freshman...but as an upper classmen is going to be very valuable.
And with regards to competition, remember this guy has held his own in AAU tournaments against the likes of Ellenson.
Quote from: The Sultan of Slurpery on April 30, 2014, 08:03:57 AM
I think Heldt looks like a guy who is going to have people scratching their heads as a freshman...but as an upper classmen is going to be very valuable.
And with regards to competition, remember this guy has held his own in AAU tournaments against the likes of Ellenson.
Two years behind Fisher will give him some experience to learn the college game and will get better, he will be a nice sub behind Fisher. But dream about Fisher, Stone, Burton, JJJ and
Wilson as a starting 5 in two years. Wojo has 6 scholarships to give out, next year he will need to at least give out 4-5 scholarships. He is giving out a lot of offers, much like Buzz did.
Quote from: MU82 on April 30, 2014, 07:53:18 AM
Same was true of Joe Wolf. And Kevin Garnett. And Lew Alcindor. And Wilt. And Shaq. And Frank Kaminsky. And many, many, many guys that tall.
There are only so many of them to go around, only so many per metro area.
Except for the guys who play for the national prep teams that travel all over the country playing other elite teams, nearly every tall guy plays the vast majority of his games going up against considerably shorter opponents.
Exactly. But also, from what I have read, it sounds like Heldt has some solid basketball skills beyond his size. He has good post moves, a mid-range jumper, makes his free throws, etc. He will also add strength as he gets older and on a D-1 weight training routine. I'd love to get him.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on April 30, 2014, 07:53:58 AM
Yep. If TC decided who to recruit based on the other schools in the race, DWade might never have come to MU. Didn't he pick us over Illinois State and DePaul? Or Jerel, who had it down to MU and Dayton. So arguably our best player ever, and our all-time leading scorer....
And how many teams were fighting over Jimmy Butler when Buzz signed him?
Right on Jerel, technically right on Wade but misleading. The reason we only had DePaul and Illinois St to beat out for Wade was that he was a Prop 48 non qualifier who was ineligible for a scholarship at any BCS school. Crean convinced Fr Wild and admissions to take Wade in spite of his academic shortcomings and the rest, as they say, is history. Al, TC and Buzz were all aided by a university that made exceptions for players with less than perfect academic backgrounds. Those who celebrate what they perceive to be a departure from that policy should be careful what they wish for.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on April 30, 2014, 08:48:55 AM
Right on Jerel, technically right on Wade but misleading. The reason we only had DePaul and Illinois St to beat out for Wade was that he was a Prop 48 non qualifier who was ineligible for a scholarship at any BCS school. Crean convinced Fr Wild and admissions to take Wade in spite of his academic shortcomings and the rest, as they say, is history. Al, TC and Buzz were all aided by a university that made exceptions for players with less than perfect academic backgrounds. Those who celebrate what they perceive to be a departure from that policy should be careful what they wish for.
That's also a bit misleading. It wasn't known throughout Wade's recruiting process that he would not be eligible immediately. He was recruited by the schools you mention as well as Bradley I believe. In the end, his top choice would have been DePaul except when he talked to them about the possibility of not being eligible he didn't like their answer, which was not very supportive. By contrast, Crean assured Wade that he would be 100% committed to him regardless of his eligibility. This tipped the scale in favor of Marquette. Say what you want about Crean for taking another job, but he supported Wade throughout a very difficult period in his life - from being ineligible his freshman year, his mother's struggles with drugs, becoming a father, and ultimately pushing him to make the jump to the NBA.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on April 30, 2014, 07:53:58 AM
Yep. If TC decided who to recruit based on the other schools in the race, DWade might never have come to MU. Didn't he pick us over Illinois State and DePaul? Or Jerel, who had it down to MU and Dayton. So arguably our best player ever, and our all-time leading scorer....
And how many teams were fighting over Jimmy Butler when Buzz signed him?
A few very good ones were involved, including Kentucky.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on April 30, 2014, 08:48:55 AM
Right on Jerel, technically right on Wade but misleading. The reason we only had DePaul and Illinois St to beat out for Wade was that he was a Prop 48 non qualifier who was ineligible for a scholarship at any BCS school. Crean convinced Fr Wild and admissions to take Wade in spite of his academic shortcomings and the rest, as they say, is history. Al, TC and Buzz were all aided by a university that made exceptions for players with less than perfect academic backgrounds. Those who celebrate what they perceive to be a departure from that policy should be careful what they wish for.
Wade is the ultimate example. Jae Crowder is the one that really resonates with me. What a great representative for the school in every way. I get discouraged when I think that the door will be shut on someone like him in the future.
Quote from: MarkMiller on April 29, 2014, 05:41:48 PM
Heldt averaged 18.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots per game as a junior at Neenah and was named co-Player of the Year in the Fox Valley Association. He led the Rockets to a 26-2 record. His offers to date ...
Davidson, Drake, Green Bay, Lehigh, Marquette, Milwaukee, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Toledo.
He is definitely a HM D1 recruit and will get additional offers soon.
His profile on WisSports.net ...
http://www.wissports.net/roster_players/3637968
Thanks Mark, but I'm going with Brand X.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on April 30, 2014, 08:48:55 AM
Right on Jerel, technically right on Wade but misleading. The reason we only had DePaul and Illinois St to beat out for Wade was that he was a Prop 48 non qualifier who was ineligible for a scholarship at any BCS school. Crean convinced Fr Wild and admissions to take Wade in spite of his academic shortcomings and the rest, as they say, is history. Al, TC and Buzz were all aided by a university that made exceptions for players with less than perfect academic backgrounds. Those who celebrate what they perceive to be a departure from that policy should be careful what they wish for.
Athletes basically are admitted under the "if the qualify by the NCAA, they are admitted to Marquette" philosophy. The only real departure from that policy has been with JUCO athletes who don't have much chance to graduate in two years, and therefore harm the APR scores.
Outside of that, the philosophy is basically the same it has been for awhile.
Quote from: mu-rara on April 30, 2014, 12:01:52 PM
Thanks Mark, but I'm going with Brand X.
And exactly what is that you are "going with"? I haven't made a single critical remark about him. As a matter of fact, I said specifically, I'd like to see him sign.
Oh wait, I said Stone is a better player. What a bunch of idiots all of the scouts and I are.
Quote from: frozena pizza on April 30, 2014, 09:15:06 AM
That's also a bit misleading. It wasn't known throughout Wade's recruiting process that he would not be eligible immediately. He was recruited by the schools you mention as well as Bradley I believe. In the end, his top choice would have been DePaul except when he talked to them about the possibility of not being eligible he didn't like their answer, which was not very supportive. By contrast, Crean assured Wade that he would be 100% committed to him regardless of his eligibility. This tipped the scale in favor of Marquette. Say what you want about Crean for taking another job, but he supported Wade throughout a very difficult period in his life - from being ineligible his freshman year, his mother's struggles with drugs, becoming a father, and ultimately pushing him to make the jump to the NBA.
Misleading in what way? The reason that he wasn't recruited much by the BCS conference schools wasn't lack of ability (he was a late bloomer but did finish #55 in Bob Gibbon's rankings) but lack of sufficient ACT scores. Had he passed his ACTs the big schools would have come after him. IIRC DePaul recruited Dwyane but when Imari Sawyer committed they were out of scholarships. TC assured Wade he would be 100% behind him regardless of qualifying only after Fr Wild and Admissions agreed to make a one time exception for Dwyane - that decision wasn't TC's to make. TC was by all reports a solid mentor for Wade and they remain close but that's beside the topic that was being discussed.
http://www.ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=2143