Adam Rowe @BlueDevilLair 1m1 minute ago
Semi Ojeleye transferring from Duke
6'8, 230 lbs.
Can do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viB6rGUhEIM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viB6rGUhEIM)
Would be a good get for Wojo! Much preferred to a juco, IMO.
I could think of worse mid-season pickups. Sic 'em Wojo!
This will be a steal for Wojo. Does everything, and can jump. What a coup this would be. Saying prayers.
I think Wojo had a feeling this may happen. Confident he lands him.
Fairly certain that MU was on his early list.
The Internet seems to indicate that Wojo was pretty involved with Ojeleye's recruitment to Duke (i.e. was on the home visit with Coack K), so the relationship is there.
"Yesterday, shortly after the visit with Coach K and Coach Steve "Wojo" Wojciechowski, Ojeleye told the staff that he would like to join Duke's program."
http://bluedevilnation.net/2012/09/semi-semi-ya-duke-lands-semi-ojeleye/
This would be a awesome get.
Wouldn't fix the short term sting of Burton. But would eliminate the long term I think.
Duane
Cheatham
Semi
Ellenson
Fischer
I like that lineup.
He was recruited with Jabari, so maybe having him in Milwaukee helps his chances...
Quote from: PandTandMand... on December 14, 2014, 03:19:47 PM
Fairly certain that MU was on his early list.
The Badgers were hot on his trail.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Semi-Ojeleye-114227
Quote from: PandTandMand... on December 14, 2014, 03:19:47 PM
Fairly certain that MU was on his early list.
His brother played at Kansas State. Semi broke the all time scoring record for (which stood for many years) HS in the state of Kansas. Also he's a bright student.
If I remember Indiana and Stanford were very involved.
Hope Wojo can land him. He's a gamechanger!
Is there any code? Wojo may not want to take a guy, just to not make Coach K mad.
Quote from: Loose Semi Cannon on December 14, 2014, 03:10:55 PM
This will be a steal for Wojo. Does everything, and can jump. What a coup this would be. Saying prayers.
Really?
Ridiculous athleticism, and did well when he got in the game at Duke. Just had to try to crack a rotation with Jabari Parker last year, Winslow this year, Jeter next year...tough when you need the minutes to learn and develop versus to showcase as a lottery pick. Hopefully he's comfortable with Wojo, otherwise could be K-State if they have a scholarship open.
He is a perfect fit to the puzzle.
Quote from: MUDPT on December 14, 2014, 03:47:20 PM
Is there any code? Wojo may not want to take a guy, just to not make Coach K mad.
How do you know Coach K would be mad, though?
Maybe Coach K told the kid there wasn't a lot of playing time in his future at Duke, but playing at MU for his former assistant would be a great opportunity.*
* = total speculation on my part, of course.
Quote from: MUDPT on December 14, 2014, 03:47:20 PM
Is there any code? Wojo may not want to take a guy, just to not make Coach K mad.
Code? Mad?
I think Coack K would love to see his a talent like that go to his former assistant than to some other great team. I think he would be happy for Wojo.
Would be a very nice replacement for Deonte. Hopefully Wojo has some goodwill with Semi. I imagine he will be wooed by many.
Becky was on him good
Why are people so confident we get this guy? We have no idea if he has any interest in coming here. We dont know if Wojo is in on him at all. He announced that hes transferring and everyone like " oh, Hes ours!"
Quote from: Johnny B on December 14, 2014, 06:19:15 PM
Why are people so confident we get this guy? We have no idea if he has any interest in coming here. We dont know if Wojo is in on him at all. He announced that hes transferring and everyone like " oh, Hes ours!"
Everyone? I think you need to re-read the thread. Everyone is much different from 1 or two people.
The kid has lots of options. MU has as good of a chance as any and better than many because of the Wojo connection. But it is miles from #done deal.
Quote from: Johnny B on December 14, 2014, 06:19:15 PM
Why are people so confident we get this guy? We have no idea if he has any interest in coming here. We dont know if Wojo is in on him at all. He announced that hes transferring and everyone like " oh, Hes ours!"
Calm down crazy. No one thinks we got him. Just would love to have him.
Just like Wisconsin, ISU and Kstate fans that I am already seeing around the web.
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on December 14, 2014, 06:30:33 PM
Calm down crazy. No one thinks we got him. Just would love to have him.
Just like Wisconsin, ISU and Kstate fans that I am already seeing around the web.
He is a good pick-up for either school. He was close to Wisconsin the first time so I see him going there, but this will be more interesting because of Wojo, otherwise MU probably
would not be considered, he has few weeks to decide. More excitement on the recruiting front for sure.
So he would have 3 semesters of eligibility?
He's leaving Duke because of his minutes there. Would his minutes at MU be looking that much better to him given who we've already got in the fold for next season?
I'll trust Wojo if he's a good fit or not, and not force matchmaking because of the Duke connection alone. We have no idea what Wojo thinks of him. Obviously Coach K wasn't terribly high on him anymore.
So are we just going to get all excited for Duke leftovers? I'm not.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 14, 2014, 03:22:30 PM
The Internet seems to indicate that Wojo was pretty involved with Ojeleye's recruitment to Duke (i.e. was on the home visit with Coack K), so the relationship is there.
"Yesterday, shortly after the visit with Coach K and Coach Steve "Wojo" Wojciechowski, Ojeleye told the staff that he would like to join Duke's program."
http://bluedevilnation.net/2012/09/semi-semi-ya-duke-lands-semi-ojeleye/
There it is!!! THe smoking gun, it is true, Wojo is going to be all over this guy!
Holy cow.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on December 14, 2014, 06:46:41 PM
So he would have 3 semesters of eligibility?
No. He's played in 2 years, so he has 2 years of competition eligibility remaining.
He'd sit for a year in residence... ~a year from now he would have 2.5 years left in which he can play in 2 different seasons of his choice.
Quote from: Loose Semi Cannon on December 14, 2014, 03:10:55 PM
This will be a steal for Wojo. Does everything, and can jump. What a coup this would be. Saying prayers.
I'm crossing my fingers and toes and picking a four-leaf clover and knocking on wood. And also using my wiccan powers to cast a spell against all others.
Quote from: MU82 on December 14, 2014, 07:13:03 PM
I'm crossing my fingers and toes and picking a four-leaf clover and knocking on wood. And also using my wiccan powers to cast a spell against all others.
Based on what? Coach K taking him out of their rotation? Seriously, some here need to get a fricking grip. Others need to stop pretending they have all the inside knowledge too.
Anyway........... compared to other names that come up.
Gotta feel at least... aiiight... about him as a possibility to MU.
SEMI + MARQUETTE
4never wishes he could get a semi
Quote from: MU82 on December 14, 2014, 07:13:03 PM
I'm crossing my fingers and toes and picking a four-leaf clover and knocking on wood. And also using my wiccan powers to cast a spell against all others.
Thanks.
Name has been changed. Get em Wojo.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2014, 07:15:04 PM
Based on what? Coach K taking him out of their rotation? Seriously, some here need to get a fricking grip. Others need to stop pretending they have all the inside knowledge too.
You do know mine was a silly, facetious response to another poster saying he was going to be praying for this transfer to choose Marquette, right?
Quote from: MU82 on December 14, 2014, 07:21:03 PM
You do know mine was a silly, facetious response to another poster saying he was going to be praying for this transfer to choose Marquette, right?
Ahh no, I can't read other posters minds from what's written. Can you?
Put it in teal, follow it up with a statement of some sort, etc. to help us simpleton's out a little.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 14, 2014, 07:12:27 PM
No. He's played in 2 years, so he has 2 years of competition eligibility remaining.
He'd sit for a year in residence... ~a year from now he would have 2.5 years left in which he can play in 2 different seasons of his choice.
Nope he is the same as Burton. Would have 1.5 years if he started next December.
I believe it would be 2 years if he decided to sit all of next year though.
Quote from: ChitownSemi on December 14, 2014, 07:20:52 PM
Name has been changed. Get em Wojo.
Let's get it done Scoop!
Quote from: MU82 on December 14, 2014, 07:21:03 PM
You do know mine was a silly, facetious response to another poster saying he was going to be praying for this transfer to choose Marquette, right?
Mine too, y'all. Can't waste prayin' on stupid chit like basketball players and their decisions, hey?
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on December 14, 2014, 07:25:12 PM
Nope he is the same as Burton. Would have 1.5 years if he started next December.
I believe it would be 2 years if he decided to sit all of next year though.
No. It's exactly what I said.
Can play in 2 more seasons. Needs to sit one year. Whether he wants to use those 2 season of eligibility starting at the conclusion of next fall semester or wait until the 2016-17 season - his option.
2 years left. 3.5 on the 5-year clock. 1 year of residence required.
You're trying to combine different rules.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 14, 2014, 07:35:39 PM
No. It's exactly what I said.
Can play in 2 more seasons. Needs to sit one year. Whether he wants to use those 2 season of eligibility starting at the conclusion of next fall semester or wait until the 2016-17 season - his option.
2 years left. 3.5 on the 5-year clock. 1 year of residence required.
You're trying to combine different rules.
Why would his situation be any different than Burton's? Everyone said that Deonte has 1.5 years of eligibility if he starts second semester next year. Semi is the same way.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 14, 2014, 07:35:39 PM
No. It's exactly what I said.
Can play in 2 more seasons. Needs to sit one year. Whether he wants to use those 2 season of eligibility starting at the conclusion of next fall semester or wait until the 2016-17 season - his option.
2 years left. 3.5 on the 5-year clock. 1 year of residence required.
You're trying to combine different rules.
Why are you two arguing about saying the same thing. If he starts next fall he would play in his two seasons 2015-2016 (0.5 years) and 2016-2017 (full year). So would have 1.5 years of eligible playtime.
If he sits out all of next year he would play his two seasons in 2016-2017 (full year) and 2017-2018 (full year), for 2.0 years of eligible playtime.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2014, 07:15:04 PM
Based on what? Coach K taking him out of their rotation? Seriously, some here need to get a fricking grip. Others need to stop pretending they have all the inside knowledge too.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2014, 07:15:04 PM
Based on what? Coach K taking him out of their rotation? Seriously, some here need to get a fricking grip. Others need to stop pretending they have all the inside knowledge too.
There were 30 posts before your(31). I didn't see any that mentioned "Inside Knowledge" only prayer, hope and feelings.......No Inside Knowledge.
Would be a very nice pickup for us. He has done well in school and has a good reputation. He has skills and size that match well with our needs. I am not concerned that he wasn't getting much time at Duke. They have a very deep lineup of talent and there are so many minutes to go around . We will need a forward like him with college experience next year. Will be a nice replacement for Juan.
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on December 14, 2014, 07:38:36 PM
Why would his situation be any different than Burton's? Everyone said that Deonte has 1.5 years of eligibility if he starts second semester next year. Semi is the same way.
No. Deonte has 2 years of competition eligibility remaining. If he plays next year, he'd only play "half" the year. But that's his choice. He has 2 years left.
If he left basketball for good, that wouldn't mean he has "zero years of eligibility." If he said, "hey, I want to play next year once I become eligible, but then I'm done.. " that doesn't mean he has 0.5 years of eligibility.
He has 2 years of competition eligibility remaining. That's fact.
I don't have any inside knowledge, but I'm pretty sure that if Semi doesn't choose Marquette, it'll be Derrick Wilson's fault.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 14, 2014, 08:22:34 PM
No. Deonte has 2 years of competition eligibility remaining. If he plays next year, he'd only play "half" the year. But that's his choice. He has 2 years left.
If he left basketball for good, that wouldn't mean he has "zero years of eligibility." If he said, "hey, I want to play next year once I become eligible, but then I'm done.. " that doesn't mean he has 0.5 years of eligibility.
He has 2 years of competition eligibility remaining. That's fact.
Dude. That is literally exactly what I said.
If Burton or Semi DECIDE TO PLAY NEXT YEAR. They start SECOND SEMESTER and play that semester and then all of 2016-2017.
That is 1.5 years left of playing basketball.
If they sits all of next year for whatever reason. They can play 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
It's like you are trying to argue something that isn't there.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 14, 2014, 08:24:02 PM
I don't have any inside knowledge, but I'm pretty sure that if Semi doesn't choose Marquette, it'll be Derrick Wilson's fault.
+1000
Quote from: Pakuni on December 14, 2014, 08:24:02 PM
I don't have any inside knowledge, but I'm pretty sure that if Semi doesn't choose Marquette, it'll be Derrick Wilson's fault.
+1000!
Quote from: Pakuni on December 14, 2014, 08:24:02 PM
I don't have any inside knowledge, but I'm pretty sure that if Semi doesn't choose Marquette, it'll be Derrick Wilson's fault.
Or Dawsons
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on December 14, 2014, 08:38:16 PM
Dude. That is literally exactly what I said.
If Burton or Semi DECIDE TO PLAY NEXT YEAR. They start SECOND SEMESTER and play that semester and then all of 2016-2017.
That is 1.5 years left of playing basketball.
If they sits all of next year for whatever reason. They can play 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
It's like you are trying to argue something that isn't there.
No, no. Re-read the thread and how you replied to my comments first.
I was correct. You brought up something that was wrong. 2 years of competition eligibility remaining.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 14, 2014, 08:43:31 PM
No, no. Re-read the thread and how you replied to my comments first.
I was correct. You brought up something that was wrong. 2 years of competition eligibility remaining.
Good lord dude again arguing to argue. I was point out that if he decided to play next year he would be playing basketball for 1.5 seasons. That is COMPETING.
Sorry but he isn't competing from the bench 1st semester next year.
I specified how much he would actually be wearing a MU uniform for.
HaywardsHeroes says Jay Bee is wrong and says the same thing but in different words. Jay Bee then says HaywardsHeroes is wrong and says the same thing but in different words. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
Quote from: g0lden3agle on December 14, 2014, 08:53:53 PM
HaywardsHeroes says Jay Bee is wrong and says the same thing but in different words. Jay Bee then says HaywardsHeroes is wrong and says the same thing but in different words. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
Yeah tried to establish that early on ?-(
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2014, 07:22:44 PM
Ahh no, I can't read other posters minds from what's written. Can you?
Put it in teal, follow it up with a statement of some sort, etc. to help us simpleton's out a little.
I thought it was pretty obvious.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 14, 2014, 08:43:31 PM
No, no. Re-read the thread and how you replied to my comments first.
I was correct. You brought up something that was wrong. 2 years of competition eligibility remaining.
According to these, he'll have 2.5 years eligibility remaining.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24887974/duke-forward-semi-ojeleye-to-transfer-from-school
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2014-12-14/semi-ojeleye-transfer-duke-indiana-stanford-oregon
Quote from: g0lden3agle on December 14, 2014, 08:53:53 PM
HaywardsHeroes says Jay Bee is wrong and says the same thing but in different words. Jay Bee then says HaywardsHeroes is wrong and says the same thing but in different words. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
JatBee just wants to sound smarter than the rest of the world when he explains it.
Quote from: Johnny B on December 14, 2014, 06:19:15 PM
Why are people so confident we get this guy? We have no idea if he has any interest in coming here. We dont know if Wojo is in on him at all. He announced that hes transferring and everyone like " oh, Hes ours!"
because he went to Duke and is from the Midwest, and we are the Midwest Duke.
Quote from: chapman on December 14, 2014, 03:48:32 PM
Ridiculous athleticism, and did well when he got in the game at Duke. Just had to try to crack a rotation with Jabari Parker last year, Winslow this year, Jeter next year...tough when you need the minutes to learn and develop versus to showcase as a lottery pick. Hopefully he's comfortable with Wojo, otherwise could be K-State if they have a scholarship open.
If what you say is true, it would be a mistake for him to come to Marquette since Wojo is on record saying that minutes are earned in practice and game minutes are not handed out "to learn".
Quote from: brandx on December 14, 2014, 09:15:03 PM
JatBee just wants to sound smarter than the rest of the world when he explains it.
You can disagree, but you would be wrong.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2014, 09:11:57 PM
According to these, he'll have 2.5 years eligibility remaining.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24887974/duke-forward-semi-ojeleye-to-transfer-from-school
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2014-12-14/semi-ojeleye-transfer-duke-indiana-stanford-oregon
More proof that there are a lot of idiots out there.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2014, 07:22:44 PM
Ahh no, I can't read other posters minds from what's written. Can you?
Put it in teal, follow it up with a statement of some sort, etc. to help us simpleton's out a little.
It's simpletons. No need for the apostrophe.
Think Coach K will swoop in and get Deonte? Doubt it. Wojo and Coach K may exchange notes about players. If a player doesn't fit Duke's system why assume the player will fit Marquette's.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 14, 2014, 09:37:49 PM
More proof that there are a lot of idiots out there.
Maybe that is true of whoever wrote those pieces for CBS and Sporting News. I will say this, NCAA transfer rules do not seem to be the easiest to understand, especially these mid-semester transfers.
Quote from: NCMUFan on December 14, 2014, 09:40:34 PM
Think Coach K will swoop in and get Deonte? Doubt it. Wojo and Coach K may exchange notes about players. If a player doesn't fit Duke's system why assume the player will fit Marquette's.
I don't think the problem with Semi was fit, but one where there were many better options in front of him. He wouldn't face that at MU. Really the only similar player would be Wally.
Story I read was Ojeleye has 2 1/2 yrs remaining.
Quote from: Earl Tatum on December 14, 2014, 09:45:39 PM
Story I read was Ojeleye has 2 1/2 yrs remaining.
<sigh>
He doesn't.
He is eligible after the first semester next year. At that point he can either play the rest of that year and one other...or sit the rest of that year and play for two full years.
Why does this have to be explained every time there is a mid year transfer?
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on December 14, 2014, 09:44:54 PM
I don't think the problem with Semi was fit, but one where there were many better options in front of him. He wouldn't face that at MU. Really the only similar player would be Wally.
I'm curious if you mean Henry instead of Wally? Semi as 6-8 230 PF seems a little closer to Henry than his 6-6 210 SF brother.
If it's a foregone conclusion that Semi is going to play spring semester next year, then JayBee and HH are both correct. But it's not a foregone conclusion now, is it?
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 14, 2014, 10:00:30 PM
I'm curious if you mean Henry instead of Wally? Semi as 6-8 230 PF seems a little closer to Henry than his 6-6 210 SF brother.
Jesusemilore Talodabijesu Ojeleye is probably closer to 6'7".
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 14, 2014, 10:41:38 PM
Jesusemilore Talodabijesu Ojeleye is probably closer to 6'7".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14647u543-8
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 14, 2014, 10:00:30 PM
I'm curious if you mean Henry instead of Wally? Semi as 6-8 230 PF seems a little closer to Henry than his 6-6 210 SF brother.
I think he meant Wally. From what I am hearing about Semi is that he likes being out on the wing and is comfortable there. Has a nice stroke as well.
IF he were to be here I think he would be playing the SF along side Henry the PF.
So you're telling me Semi has 3 yrs of eligibility remaining.
I think I have a semi. Yup I do.
Anyone know if he'll be eligible to play against ASU?
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on December 15, 2014, 07:01:25 AM
Anyone know if he'll be eligible to play against ASU?
Only if he wears Dawson's jersey. None of the refs have seen him this year anyway so they won't know what he looks like.
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on December 15, 2014, 07:01:25 AM
Anyone know if he'll be eligible to play against ASU?
Wojo just put the call in. It's all worked out. We just signed him to a 5 year deal. His jersey will be waiting at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Hanging from the BMO Bradley Center rafters**
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on December 15, 2014, 07:01:25 AM
Anyone know if he'll be eligible to play against ASU?
Only the second half.
Quote from: JoeSmith1721 on December 15, 2014, 08:44:45 AM
Only the second half.
So 1 15/31 seasons of eligibility remaining?
The inability of this board to understand years of eligibility following a mid-season transfer is baffling.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on December 15, 2014, 10:20:16 AM
The inability of this board to understand years of eligibility following a mid-season transfer is baffling.
So you're saying we can retroactively apply his stats to the games we've already played this season, right?
Quote from: JakeBarnes on December 15, 2014, 10:35:32 AM
So you're saying we can retroactively apply his stats to the games we've already played this season, right?
That's how I took it. Assuming we're only talking about points here, Semi has scored a total of 18 so far this year. So do we erase that Nebraska-Omaha debacle or take a 7 point win over Bucky at home?
If only he had scored 2 more points then we could have taken a 1 point win over Nebraska-Omaha with 11 points to spare, the same amount of all three of our losses. Would that mean that we could choose a tie between Bucky, Ohio st or Mich st?
Neutral court overtime? On an air craft carrier? Buzz's former Mequon mansion court? Dammit where's the Tanned one when you need him.
Congrats to all of Curly, Larry & Moe's relatives for posting. Well done!
Scoop is the best
Here is one question that should be asked? How do you know that Wojo wants him? Just because he had a high ranking in High School, so does JJJ, how is that working out so
far, not every kid plays to his ranking, that is for sure. Of course, his size is exactly what MU needs, but can he play? Sure did not play much this year.
Hoping for a TJ Taylor-Tony Benford type situation, huh?
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on December 15, 2014, 10:20:16 AM
The inability of this board to understand years of eligibility following a mid-season transfer is baffling.
Indeed. Baffling is the perfect word.
Quote from: BCHoopster on December 15, 2014, 11:53:29 AM
Here is one question that should be asked? How do you know that Wojo wants him? Just because he had a high ranking in High School, so does JJJ, how is that working out so
far, not every kid plays to his ranking, that is for sure. Of course, his size is exactly what MU needs, but can he play? Sure did not play much this year.
I believe Wojo was one of the top recruiters on him when they got him to sign with Duke
Per twitter Wisconsin reached out to Ojeleye. Is it safe to assume Wojo already has, with his personal relationship with Semi?
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on December 15, 2014, 10:20:16 AM
The inability of this board to understand years of eligibility following a mid-season transfer is baffling.
I think what confuses the issue is that MU cannot use Burton's scholarship until next year. As far as the university goes the scholarship is committed for the whole year.
It may be true, but it does not make sense that a player loses a year of eligibility. Unless granted a waiver by the NCAA you have five years to complete your eligibility.
Burton playing 1 1/2 years at MU and 1/1/2 years at his new school plus a year of sitting out only equals four years. I could be wrong, but I think it is 1 1/2, 1 and 2 1/2, which equals 5. Otherwise anybody transferring mid-season is a total idiot.
Quote from: WarriorInNYC on December 15, 2014, 01:38:58 PM
I believe Wojo was one of the top recruiters on him when they got him to sign with Duke
That was 2 years ago, times change.
The problem is people referring to 1/2 years. There's no such thing. As soon as he plays a game it's a full year used up, whether it's during the first or second semester.
Deonte and Semi have now played 2 years, so they only have 2 years left. They will likely play 2nd semester next year which makes 3, and then have 1 more left.
Quote from: Litehouse on December 15, 2014, 02:37:25 PM
The problem is people referring to 1/2 years. There's no such thing. As soon as he plays a game it's a full year used up, whether it's during the first or second semester.
Deonte and Semi have now played 2 years, so they only have 2 years left. They will likely play 2nd semester next year which makes 3, and then have 1 more left.
Very well put. People get confused by the 1/2 year.
http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1492362-ojeleye-breaks-down-transfer-process
OJELEYE BREAKS DOWN TRANSFER PROCESS
Benjamin Worgull 12/15/14
This story was originally published on BadgerNation.com.
In a Scout.com exclusive, former five-star forward and Duke redshirt freshman Semi Ojeleye explains his decision to transfer, his timeline and what he's looking for at his next college.
Semi Ojeleye didn't want to leave Duke.
The former 2012-13 Parade Magazine National Player of the Year, Ojeleye loved his teammates, head coach Mike Krzyzewski and the chance to play at school nuts about basketball.
But with Amile Jefferson and Justise Winslow emerging at Ojeleye's position, the 6-8, 230-pound redshirt freshman wasn't getting many minutes and could see the writing on the wall.
"It was a tough decision because you get used to a lot of guys, build a lot of relationships with people and then decide you have to move on," Ojeleye told Scout.com. "That was difficult but I just felt at this point I needed to go somewhere where I'd have a better opportunity to play and have a better career overall."
Early indications are Ojeleye will have plenty of places of pick from. Less than 24 hours after announcing his decision, Ojeleye – a former five-star recruit by Scout.com – said he's had a lot of schools contact his family, high school coach or AAU coach to gauge his interest.
Having finished his semester at Duke Saturday, Ojeleye is back in his hometown of Ottawa, Kansas. He said he plans to take a couple days to decompress before evaluating his list of offers and set up official and in-home visits.
"The list is decently long," said Ojeleye. "I'll probably take three or four visits and schools can come in home, too. That will save me some time and some traveling."
Coming out of Ottawa Senior high school, Ojeleye picked the Blue Devils out of a final list that included Indiana, Oregon and Stanford. He also considered Arizona, Illinois, UCLA and Wisconsin, among others. Kansas didn't offer a scholarship out of high school, but Ojeleye said the Jayhawks have been in contact.
Having no transfer restrictions, Ojeleye hopes to make his decision by the start of next semester.
"Obviously I want to play, but I want to go where I have a chance to learn and a chance to go to the NCAA tournament," said Ojeleye. "If they have a good coaching staff, a good locker room and my family is all on the same page, that school has a good chance with me going there."
Another school Ojeleye said reached out was Wisconsin, who gave him his first power-five scholarship offer in June 2011. Having visited the campus during the recruiting process, Ojeleye got another look at Wisconsin when the Blue Devils played in Madison Dec.3. Ojeleye did not play in the 80-70 Duke victory, but found himself impressed by the raucous environment between two top-four teams.
"It was another example of what you work hard for and what you want to be a part of," said Ojeleye. "Being able to see what Wisconsin is about, see what kind of support they have and what kind of atmosphere they create gives them a good chance. I think schools like that would be a joy to play for. They are definitely an interest to me after seeing that kind of crowd and atmosphere when we were there."
Having won Duke's offseason strength testing completion each of the last two seasons, Ojeleye appeared in six of the Blue Devils' eight games this season, averaging 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game. He has 2.5 years of eligibility remaining.
"I am going to try to take some time, clear my head and make the best decision here in the next couple of weeks," said Ojeleye. "I've gone through the recruiting process and know the questions coaches ask. I've been in college. It's not so much where I'll be staying. It's all about the basketball. I don't know have stress not knowing what I'll be getting into. It's all about finding what's best."
Wait a minute..."redshirt freshman"!!!
So it is 2.5 years if suit up earliest op.
So, is this the guy from "Coming to America"?
Quote from: Slim on December 15, 2014, 03:54:13 PM
So, is this the guy from "Coming to America"?
An example of an ignorant comment that you should keep to yourself.
Quote from: Rockmic87 on December 15, 2014, 04:04:17 PM
An example of an ignorant comment that you should keep to yourself.
+100
Quote from: Slim on December 15, 2014, 03:54:13 PM
So, is this the guy from "Coming to America"?
Were hoping to land this talented young man and you contribute that...
I apologize. A very weak attempt at humor.
I think MU would be very very fortunate to attract this young man.
It won't happen again.
Quote from: Slim on December 15, 2014, 05:23:32 PM
I apologize. A very weak attempt at humor.
I think MU would be very very fortunate to attract this young man.
It won't happen again.
I am sure this kid has heard that line many times. It was a very funny movie.
Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on December 15, 2014, 02:57:29 PM
http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1492362-ojeleye-breaks-down-transfer-process
OJELEYE BREAKS DOWN TRANSFER PROCESS
Benjamin Worgull 12/15/14
This story was originally published on BadgerNation.com.
In a Scout.com exclusive, former five-star forward and Duke redshirt freshman Semi Ojeleye explains his decision to transfer, his timeline and what he's looking for at his next college.
Semi Ojeleye didn't want to leave Duke.
The former 2012-13 Parade Magazine National Player of the Year, Ojeleye loved his teammates, head coach Mike Krzyzewski and the chance to play at school nuts about basketball.
But with Amile Jefferson and Justise Winslow emerging at Ojeleye's position, the 6-8, 230-pound redshirt freshman wasn't getting many minutes and could see the writing on the wall.
"It was a tough decision because you get used to a lot of guys, build a lot of relationships with people and then decide you have to move on," Ojeleye told Scout.com. "That was difficult but I just felt at this point I needed to go somewhere where I'd have a better opportunity to play and have a better career overall."
Early indications are Ojeleye will have plenty of places of pick from. Less than 24 hours after announcing his decision, Ojeleye – a former five-star recruit by Scout.com – said he's had a lot of schools contact his family, high school coach or AAU coach to gauge his interest.
Having finished his semester at Duke Saturday, Ojeleye is back in his hometown of Ottawa, Kansas. He said he plans to take a couple days to decompress before evaluating his list of offers and set up official and in-home visits.
"The list is decently long," said Ojeleye. "I'll probably take three or four visits and schools can come in home, too. That will save me some time and some traveling."
Coming out of Ottawa Senior high school, Ojeleye picked the Blue Devils out of a final list that included Indiana, Oregon and Stanford. He also considered Arizona, Illinois, UCLA and Wisconsin, among others. Kansas didn't offer a scholarship out of high school, but Ojeleye said the Jayhawks have been in contact.
Having no transfer restrictions, Ojeleye hopes to make his decision by the start of next semester.
"Obviously I want to play, but I want to go where I have a chance to learn and a chance to go to the NCAA tournament," said Ojeleye. "If they have a good coaching staff, a good locker room and my family is all on the same page, that school has a good chance with me going there."
Another school Ojeleye said reached out was Wisconsin, who gave him his first power-five scholarship offer in June 2011. Having visited the campus during the recruiting process, Ojeleye got another look at Wisconsin when the Blue Devils played in Madison Dec.3. Ojeleye did not play in the 80-70 Duke victory, but found himself impressed by the raucous environment between two top-four teams.
"It was another example of what you work hard for and what you want to be a part of," said Ojeleye. "Being able to see what Wisconsin is about, see what kind of support they have and what kind of atmosphere they create gives them a good chance. I think schools like that would be a joy to play for. They are definitely an interest to me after seeing that kind of crowd and atmosphere when we were there."
Having won Duke's offseason strength testing completion each of the last two seasons, Ojeleye appeared in six of the Blue Devils' eight games this season, averaging 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game. He has 2.5 years of eligibility remaining.
"I am going to try to take some time, clear my head and make the best decision here in the next couple of weeks," said Ojeleye. "I've gone through the recruiting process and know the questions coaches ask. I've been in college. It's not so much where I'll be staying. It's all about the basketball. I don't know have stress not knowing what I'll be getting into. It's all about finding what's best."
Is it telling that neither Marquette nor Wojo were mentioned in this article? Either Wojo is "Mr. Stealth," or Semi plans to truck his talents elsewhere.
Figurin' on the latter, hey?
Quote from: MU82 on December 15, 2014, 08:08:27 PM
Is it telling that neither Marquette nor Wojo were mentioned in this article? Either Wojo is "Mr. Stealth," or Semi plans to truck his talents elsewhere.
Who is mentioned other than Kansas and a bunch of schools who were in on him two years ago? Not much insight in the article, just a lot of speculation
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 15, 2014, 08:44:20 PM
Who is mentioned other than Kansas and a bunch of schools who were in on him two years ago? Not much insight in the article, just a lot of speculation
Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin are teams that fersure have reached out, per Semi & family:
http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/article4500910.html
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 15, 2014, 08:44:20 PM
Who is mentioned other than Kansas and a bunch of schools who were in on him two years ago? Not much insight in the article, just a lot of speculation
This article was a nice journalistic scoop by the writer. My instinct is Semi will have a very well defined opinion on Wojo based on his experience. This history will determine if we are in the finals or eliminated right away.
If we are in the finals I think we will be able to meet his criteria as well as any school and probably offer him the most upside.
Quote from: MU82 on December 15, 2014, 08:08:27 PM
Is it telling that neither Marquette nor Wojo were mentioned in this article?
No
This is a BadgerNation.com story originally....so am I surprised that Marquette was not given a mention and instead they spent the latter half of this story talking about Wisconsin and his recent trip there? No.
Quote from: onepostellenson on December 15, 2014, 10:33:38 PM
This is a BadgerNation.com story originally....so am I surprised that Marquette was not given a mention and instead they spent the latter half of this story talking about Wisconsin and his recent trip there? No.
good eye for detail.
Somebody will have to replace Oubre at KU. KU currently doesn't have any commits. Seems like an attractive place to go, if he was looking for PT.
Quote from: Texas Western on December 15, 2014, 09:02:34 PM
This article was a nice journalistic scoop by the writer. My instinct is Semi will have a very well defined opinion on Wojo based on his experience. This history will determine if we are in the finals or eliminated right away.
If we are in the finals I think we will be able to meet his criteria as well as any school and probably offer him the most upside.
The writer should have probably spent a little more time figuring out what year in school he is. He played 17 games last year so pretty sure he's not a redshirt freshman.
Quote from: Rockmic87 on December 16, 2014, 02:12:58 AM
Somebody will have to replace Oubre at KU. KU currently doesn't have any commits. Seems like an attractive place to go, if he was looking for PT.
That was the plan before the season. Oubre been MIA this year (10 min per game)
Kansas not recruiting Semi in high school might bite them.
Quote from: Rockmic87 on December 16, 2014, 02:12:58 AM
Somebody will have to replace Oubre at KU. KU currently doesn't have any commits. Seems like an attractive place to go, if he was looking for PT.
Sure, until Bill Self reels in Cheick Diallo, Stephen Zimmerman, Carlton Bragg, and Tyler Dorsey and he is sitting behind 5 star freshmen again
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 16, 2014, 08:12:30 AM
Sure, until Bill Self reels in Cheick Diallo, Stephen Zimmerman, Carlton Bragg, and Tyler Dorsey and he is sitting behind 5 star freshmen again
+1. Transferring from one blue blood to another seems unlikely for that exact reason. Kid wants to play
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 16, 2014, 08:12:30 AM
Sure, until Bill Self reels in Cheick Diallo, Stephen Zimmerman, Carlton Bragg, and Tyler Dorsey and he is sitting behind 5 star freshmen again
It does seem that kids transfer to get PT or if there's some fundamental disagreement with how they are being used by the current coach.
Quote from: Skitch on December 16, 2014, 04:13:37 AM
The writer should have probably spent a little more time figuring out what year in school he is. He played 17 games last year so pretty sure he's not a redshirt freshman.
It's a story from a Badger site, they figure everyone redshirts, it's what St Bo would do.
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on December 16, 2014, 07:44:55 AM
That was the plan before the season. Oubre been MIA this year (10 min per game)
Kansas not recruiting Semi in high school might bite them.
Our previous regime recruited Semi
If Wojo is pursuing Semi, it should be interesting whether Wojo's past relationship with him is a positive or negative. If Semi feels like there was some false advertising regarding his role at Duke, Wojo's role in the process would likely take MU out of the running. If Semi just believes that he lost a fair competition against the Duke players getting more minutes, the past relationship and the opportunity to start at MU could put us in a great position. Not many kids take the latter view, but it would say a lot about Semi if he actually did.
The Indiana Rivals.com site, Peegs.com, was able to compile a list of schools that look to be the most involved with the former four-star prospect and 2012-13 Parade Magazine National Player of the Year. Along with Nebraska, that list includes Wisconsin, Kansas, Georgetown, Maryland, SMU, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Butler, Wichita State, Creighton, Tennessee, Washington, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Northern Iowa, Tulsa, LaSalle, Rice and Drake.
Frickin Drake.
Quote from: sroirraw on December 16, 2014, 11:21:28 AM
If Wojo is pursuing Semi, it should be interesting whether Wojo's past relationship with him is a positive or negative. If Semi feels like there was some false advertising regarding his role at Duke, Wojo's role in the process would likely take MU out of the running. If Semi just believes that he lost a fair competition against the Duke players getting more minutes, the past relationship and the opportunity to start at MU could put us in a great position. Not many kids take the latter view, but it would say a lot about Semi if he actually did.
Another factor is how close was he & Tyler Thornton his teammate last year who is now on MU coaching Stall
Coming out of high school, Ojeleye was the 26th overall recruit in 247Sports.com's composite rankings, and it stands to reason he'll be pursued heavily. His offer list was a who's who of top programs, including Indiana, Arizona, Wisconsin, UCLA, Stanford, Illinois and Oregon. Given that he should be eligible following fall semester next season, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him transfer to another major program.
(Source: http://mweb.cbssports.com/ncaab/eye-on-college-basketball/24887974/duke-forward-semi-ojeleye-to-transfer-from-school)