Been quiet on the recruiting front for '15/'16.....especially considering the number of available scholarships. Briefly looked through espn's top60 for '16 and didn't see a single MU mention (on a side note found it quite entertaining the Sean Miller has offered just about every kid in the top60). Anyone else think Wojo has lost his early recruiting momentum?
Quote from: OhioGoldenEagle on February 21, 2015, 05:04:51 PM
Been quiet on the recruiting front for '15/'16.....especially considering the number of available scholarships. Briefly looked through espn's top60 for '16 and didn't see a single MU mention (on a side note found it quite entertaining the Sean Miller has offered just about every kid in the top60). Anyone else think Wojo has lost his early recruiting momentum?
No.
Not at all. Expect a lot of news after the season ends, and throughout the summer.
Quote from: OhioGoldenEagle on February 21, 2015, 05:04:51 PM
Been quiet on the recruiting front for '15/'16.....especially considering the number of available scholarships. Briefly looked through espn's top60 for '16 and didn't see a single MU mention (on a side note found it quite entertaining the Sean Miller has offered just about every kid in the top60). Anyone else think Wojo has lost his early recruiting momentum?
MU not listed with any on that list is purely due to limited/bad/outdated information. MU (Wojo era) has offered multiple kids in that list.
Quote from: OhioGoldenEagle on February 21, 2015, 05:04:51 PM
Been quiet on the recruiting front for '15/'16.....especially considering the number of available scholarships. Briefly looked through espn's top60 for '16 and didn't see a single MU mention (on a side note found it quite entertaining the Sean Miller has offered just about every kid in the top60). Anyone else think Wojo has lost his early recruiting momentum?
Have no fear, Wojo has been mentioned with the following in the ESPN 60:
#3 Josh Jackson, SF out of the Detroit Area
#5 Kobi Simmons, PG out of the Atlanta Area
#7 Miles Bridges, SF out of the Detroit Area
#25 Amir Coffey, SF out of the Twin Cities (Been multiple times)
#32 Cassius Winston, PG out of Detroit Jesuit
He has also been in on the following 2015 players:
Sacar Amin
Traci Carter
Davon Dillard
Ricky Council
Maurice O'Field (JUCO)
Brandon Brown (JUCO)
Deshawn Freeman (JUCO)
Ty Outlaw (JUCO)
There are probably a few others that I am missing.
O'Field not O'Day
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 21, 2015, 07:14:31 PM
Have no fear, Wojo has been mentioned with the following in the ESPN 60:
#3 Josh Jackson, SF out of the Detroit Area
#5 Kobi Simmons, PG out of the Atlanta Area
#7 Miles Bridges, SF out of the Detroit Area
#25 Amir Coffey, SF out of the Twin Cities (Been multiple times)
#32 Cassius Winston, PG out of Detroit Jesuit
He has also been in on the following 2015 players:
Sacar Amin
Traci Carter
Davon Dillard
Ricky Council
Maurice O'Field (JUCO)
Brandon Brown (JUCO)
Deshawn Freeman (JUCO)
Ty Outlaw (JUCO)
There are probably a few others that I am missing.
Appreciate the update. PG HAS to be a priority!
It's early, but I like our chances with Amir Coffey.
Traci carter posted final 3 today. No MU. UCONN, Louisville and Tennessee
Quote from: MUEagle1090 on February 21, 2015, 08:39:24 PM
Traci carter posted final 3 today. No MU. UCONN, Louisville and Tennessee
Oddly, I saw that but it's not actually Carter's Twitter account. He could go with a final three, it could even be those three, but that looks like a fake account. No one of repute retweeting it is another good indicator that it's fake.
FWIW Carter's Twitter handle is @tra_carter and the "final 3" tweet came from @tra_carter11.
It was actually posted on instagram, not Twitter....but looks like it is a fake account. Unless he only has 41 followers, which I doubt.
Odd to say the least. Who would make a fake account of a HS player
A Volunteer, no doubt.
45 for Henry today, 29 for Cheatham. I know HS isn't college, but the two nearly outscored Marquette.
We'll be fine.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 21, 2015, 10:36:53 PM
45 for Henry today, 29 for Cheatham. I know HS isn't college, but the two nearly outscored Marquette.
We'll be fine.
Agree with you on both Rocky. But I remember JJJ putting up big numbers in HS, including in his state tourney. And look at the heat he is getting this year on this board. I guess it is all relative.
Adam Zagoria confirmed that the Traci Carter list is a fake. He hasn't trimmed his list yet.
Quote from: brewcity77 on February 22, 2015, 08:55:31 AM
Adam Zagoria confirmed that the Traci Carter list is a fake. He hasn't trimmed his list yet.
Brew brother
Any rebounding/phycial forwards on the radar? Does Freeman fit that category? Are we pursuing him hard?
Thanks.
Quote from: brewcity77 on February 21, 2015, 08:23:50 PM
It's early, but I like our chances with Amir Coffey.
Really? Arizona & MSU already offered. His dad played for the home state Gophers. UNC & UCLA still recruiting him after the torn ACL. And you think he's coming to Marquette...
Quote from: moomoo on February 22, 2015, 09:03:08 AM
Brew brother
Any rebounding/phycial forwards on the radar? Does Freeman fit that category? Are we pursuing him hard?
Thanks.
Freeman fits that description more than the other Jucos. MU went to visit him in the fall, but don't seem to be on him that much right now. Ty Outlaw is a 6'6" forward, but I don't think he has the reputation as a physical, rebounding type.
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 22, 2015, 09:04:17 AM
Really? Arizona & MSU already offered. His dad played for the home state Gophers. UNC & UCLA still recruiting him after the torn ACL. And you think he's coming to Marquette...
That's not what he said. He said "he likes our chances." Mostly my guess due to him being good friends (and AAU teammates) with Sacar.
Quote from: moomoo on February 22, 2015, 09:03:08 AM
Brew brother
Any rebounding/phycial forwards on the radar? Does Freeman fit that category? Are we pursuing him hard?
Thanks.
Miles Bridges gets listed as a SF and that's fine to call him, but he's a big dude... girthy (pause) but athletic. Can rebound well for his height and use his body inside and out (pause).
Zagoria says Traci Carter will trim his list to 5 sometime this week, so stay tuned. Unfortunately, no Marquette mention in the article.
Here the article:
Burlington (N.J.) Life Center point guard Traci Carter is college eligible and will soon cut his list to five schools.
"Traci passed his ACT and is officially qualified," Donnie Carr, Carter's mentor, told SNY.tv. He's on a class trip and doesn't get back until next Monday. Sometime next week were going cut his list to five schools."
The 6-foot-1 Carter has seen his stock rise dramatically this winter with his strong play and is being courted by UConn, N.C. State, Xavier, Seton Hall, Creighton, George Mason, La Salle, Temple and others.
Isn't Traci Carter being recruited by MU? Don't forget Sam Hauser (2016)
Quote from: moomoo on February 22, 2015, 09:03:08 AMAny rebounding/phycial forwards on the radar? Does Freeman fit that category? Are we pursuing him hard?
Freeman would, though we haven't been mentioned with him in awhile. Surprised we haven't been after more bigs, the staff definitely seems focused on point guards and wings.
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 22, 2015, 09:04:17 AMReally? Arizona & MSU already offered. His dad played for the home state Gophers. UNC & UCLA still recruiting him after the torn ACL. And you think he's coming to Marquette...
I think we have a shot. He said recently that Marquette was one of the three schools most aggressively pursuing him, and he's also tight with Sacar Anim.
Eric Bossi Rivals.com
(https://ct.yimg.com/mr/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/SACIR%20ANIM%20AD%200111%20200.JPG)
Ever so patiently, Sacar Anim waited his turn to be the man. Now that it is happening in his senior season at Minneapois (Minn.) DeLaSalle the shooting guard is taking full advantage.
Standing 6-foot-4, Anim has worn many different hats during his high school career. He has been a designated defender, designated energy guy and now during his final year he is the designated leader and go to guy on offense while averaging 25.4 points per night.
"It's a big step for me as a player and it's going to help me out as I go on to be a college player," Anim told Rivals.com "I've put in the work and I know that everything that is happening for me is because I've worked and I deserve it."
A three-star prospect, Anim is a physically tough wing with good athleticism. He can shoot with range, has improved his ball handling and is an excellent two way player unafraid of guarding his opponent's best perimeter scorer.
"I have a lot of upside in my game," said Anim. "I can score in many different ways now. The post, in transition, I can shoot the three and I can get tot he line.
"It's been hours in the gym and the coaches and people around me have confidence in me to make the right play."
So far, Anim has scholarship offers from Furman (where he visited officially during the fall), South Dakota, South Dakota State, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Drake and Northern Iowa to go along with recent interest from Minnesota, Miami, Northwestern and Marquette.
Marquette's head coach Steve Wojciechowski watched him for a second time earlier this week and a visit will most likely be set up to see the Golden Eagles. Should Anim start getting offers from high majors like Marquette he'll be in an interesting situation. Go test himself at a high major, or stick with one of the mid majors that's been with him all along and have a chance at a starring role.
"Definitely playing time will be important," said Anim. "I want to play at the highest level of course but at the same time if you aren't going to play when you get there you have to take notice and see what the best fit is.
"I also have to have confidence in myself that if I do go to a high major school I will be able to get on the court."
For now, no visits have been set and Anim is fine with waiting until the end of his senior season.
"Right now I'm just taking it day by day," said Anim. "I want to get through the season and try to win a state championship."
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 22, 2015, 09:04:17 AM
Really? Arizona & MSU already offered. His dad played for the home state Gophers. UNC & UCLA still recruiting him after the torn ACL. And you think he's coming to Marquette...
Love that Warrior pride!
Quote from: LittleWade on February 23, 2015, 12:03:58 AM
Love that Warrior pride!
Go to Arizona in the sun and play for a top 5 team or stay in Milwaukee on a last place team in the new big east.
I think it's fair to say the gap isn't even close
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 05:42:07 AMGo to Arizona in the sun and play for a top 5 team or stay in Milwaukee on a last place team in the new big east.
I think it's fair to say the gap isn't even close
2016 is still a ways off. Lots of recruiting to be done. But just as easily I could say stay close to your family and play with one of your best friends or go across the country where you don't know anyone. The gap isn't even close.
We don't know Coffey's priorities yet but I like Wojo's chances.
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 05:42:07 AM
Go to Arizona in the sun and play for a top 5 team or stay in Milwaukee on a last place team in the new big east.
I think it's fair to say the gap isn't even close
Good thing we took this approach with Henry. We would have never gotten him away from MSU and Kentucky!
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 23, 2015, 07:47:31 AM
Good thing we took this approach with Henry. We would have never gotten him away from MSU and Kentucky!
Ellenson was born and raised in Wisconsin, including his dad & now brother playing for Marquette.
Completely different situation, IMO
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 09:19:36 AM
Ellenson was born and raised in Wisconsin, including his dad & now brother playing for Marquette.
Completely different situation, IMO
How many players from the midwest usually go somewhere based on weather. Yes, Looney went to UCLA, but Arizona has made hay on recruiting kids mostly from California and the west coast.
I am not saying that Coffey is coming to MU, but usually kids stick relatively near to their local area.
Quote from: brewcity77 on February 23, 2015, 06:59:40 AM
We don't know Coffey's priorities yet but I like Wojo's chances.
Aside from you opinion, where have you seen any Marquette/Amir Coffey buzz? MU offered over the summer in July. And 247 has a very active timeline of schools visiting / him visiting and nowhere is MU.
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 09:43:31 AM
Aside from you opinion, where have you seen any Marquette/Amir Coffey buzz? MU offered over the summer in July. And 247 has a very active timeline of schools visiting / him visiting and nowhere is MU.
Twitter
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on February 23, 2015, 09:28:39 AM
How many players from the midwest usually go somewhere based on weather. Yes, Looney went to UCLA, but Arizona has made hay on recruiting kids mostly from California and the west coast.
I am not saying that Coffey is coming to MU, but usually kids stick relatively near to their local area.
I agree, very few. Jamil & Looney are the only that come to mind.
And to your second point; that is why I emphasized staying home for the home town Goophers where his dad played, and later for the Wolves.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 23, 2015, 09:44:10 AM
Twitter
I've searched. Other then mentions of "marquette offered". What substance?
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 09:43:31 AM
Aside from you opinion, where have you seen any Marquette/Amir Coffey buzz? MU offered over the summer in July. And 247 has a very active timeline of schools visiting / him visiting and nowhere is MU.
247, like all the recruiting sites, don't have a solid word from the Wojo staff to fill that out. Comes with time.
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 09:47:24 AM
I've searched. Other then mentions of "marquette offered". What substance?
Respect the process.
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 09:43:31 AM
Aside from you opinion, where have you seen any Marquette/Amir Coffey buzz? MU offered over the summer in July. And 247 has a very active timeline of schools visiting / him visiting and nowhere is MU.
http://kstp.com/sports/stories/S3674189.shtml
Quote from: JakeBarnes on February 23, 2015, 10:41:40 AM
http://kstp.com/sports/stories/S3674189.shtml
Thanks for the link but I don't know ... listening to a kid get interviewed is awfully like reading what he says on Twitter. Which is awfully squirmy.
Quote from: MU82 on February 23, 2015, 10:50:57 AM
Thanks for the link but I don't know ... listening to a kid get interviewed is awfully like reading what he says on Twitter. Which is awfully squirmy.
Sorry for posting an interview by a local news source. I'll be sure to get Brokaw there next time.
Quote from: MU82 on February 23, 2015, 10:50:57 AM
Thanks for the link but I don't know ... listening to a kid get interviewed is awfully like reading what he says on Twitter. Which is awfully squirmy.
Even talking about these kids is pretty creepy.
On the other hand, labeling them choking dogs who pee themselves is not weird at all.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on February 23, 2015, 10:41:40 AM
http://kstp.com/sports/stories/S3674189.shtml
I watched this video this morning. He simply mentioned all of the schools that offered, including that Baylor came down last week.
Another video out there of his dad saying they plan to trim the list to 3-4 schools and take visits
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 11:15:33 AM
I watched this video this morning. He simply mentioned all of the schools that offered, including that Baylor came down last week.
Another video out there of his dad saying they plan to trim the list to 3-4 schools and take visits
247Sports had an update last month that said the three main players in his recruitment were Marquette, Minnesota, and Iowa State. I have no idea what their source was.
http://247sports.com/Bolt/Top-40-prospect-visiting-Minnesota-35202280
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 11:15:33 AMI watched this video this morning. He simply mentioned all of the schools that offered, including that Baylor came down last week.
Another video out there of his dad saying they plan to trim the list to 3-4 schools and take visits
Fine...there are plenty of sources saying MU is a major player. You don't want to believe it, that's your prerogative. The reason I said I like our chances is because I've heard how close he is with Anim and that Wojo has been one of the coaches most aggressively after him. Just relaying what I've heard and read. If you want to believe otherwise because Sean Miller put in a phone call, so be it. Never mind that the schools most frequently mentioned with him of late are all relatively local.
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on February 23, 2015, 09:47:24 AM
I've searched. Other then mentions of "marquette offered". What substance?
None....it's Twitter.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 23, 2015, 12:29:23 PM
None....it's Twitter.
It's not Twitter. It's articles I've read. Some are posted here, some aren't. It's interviews with Coffey. It's conversations I've had with people I trust that follow recruiting more closely than I do. Those conversations have talked about his relationship with the staff and his relationship with Anim, who will be committing to MU in a few hours time.
None of it guarantees anything, but at this point, I feel we have a real shot. Not guaranteed, not even close to a done deal, but I fully believe we are one of the strongest players for him. We'll see what the next few months bring.
CBB, you can bang on the uses or applications of Twitter. Use it how you like. There's substance to be found there and it breaks news faster than any network or news website can, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. If you don't like it, that's your prerogative, but that doesn't mean it isn't a viable tool for others.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on February 23, 2015, 11:06:50 AM
Sorry for posting an interview by a local news source. I'll be sure to get Brokaw there next time.
Just stay clear of the Brian Williams interview. ;D
Quote from: MU82 on February 23, 2015, 10:50:57 AM
Thanks for the link but I don't know ... listening to a kid get interviewed is awfully like reading what he says on Twitter. Which is awfully squirmy.
Nope, but good try.
An interview by a news source, much different than following around to see what the kid is doing 24/7 IMO. To each their own. I'll refrain from following minors others can do as they wish.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 23, 2015, 02:17:52 PM
Nope, but good try.
An interview by a news source, much different than following around to see what the kid is doing 24/7 IMO. To each their own. I'll refrain from following minors others can do as they wish.
Following the kid 24/7? Are you intentionally being this obtuse or do you really not understand Twitter?
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 23, 2015, 02:17:52 PM
Nope, but good try.
An interview by a news source, much different than following around to see what the kid is doing 24/7 IMO. To each their own. I'll refrain from following minors others can do as they wish.
What if i "follow" a source at ESPN or one of a dozen recruiting websites. And those "news sources" retweet or originally tweet information about a recruit?
Quote from: LAZER on February 23, 2015, 02:34:09 PM
Following the kid 24/7? Are you intentionally being this obtuse or do you really not understand Twitter?
I mean, it's like he thinks Twitter is some sort of NSA program that tracks a kid's every move and capture his every thought.
Unless Tweets are protected, its a public forum. It isn't creepy to follow a kid who is making public announcements. (Now I don't do it because outside of saying "Hey, I'm coming to MU!", I don't really care what they say...)
Quote from: jesmu84 on February 23, 2015, 02:39:04 PM
What if i "follow" a source at ESPN or one of a dozen recruiting websites. And those "news sources" retweet or originally tweet information about a recruit?
Friggin creep.