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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: wadesworld on November 06, 2025, 10:37:53 AM

Title: Welcome Alex
Post by: wadesworld on November 06, 2025, 10:37:53 AM
Big get.  Love this addition, think he's underrated.  Big, physical, skilled wing.

Can't wait to see what the class of 2027 is now that we can put all our focus in that.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 06, 2025, 10:38:50 AM
Scholarship table updated:

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=scholarship
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Tha Hound on November 06, 2025, 10:40:33 AM
Yuge
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 06, 2025, 10:41:25 AM
Can't wait to see what name Willie comes up for him!
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: mileskishnish72 on November 06, 2025, 10:43:32 AM
Alex Egbuonu, buono!
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MUbiz on November 06, 2025, 10:45:09 AM
Great NIL opportunity - Print the 'EGB'uonu shirts
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Shooter McGavin on November 06, 2025, 10:59:58 AM
Great get by Shaka.  Welcome Alex!
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 11:01:34 AM
Quote from: MUbiz on November 06, 2025, 10:45:09 AMGreat NIL opportunity - Print the 'EGB'uonu shirts

It's outstanding that Shaka landed a guy with EGB right in his name!
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MuMark on November 06, 2025, 11:02:24 AM
https://247sports.com/article/scouting-alex-egbuonu-and-his-fit-at-marquette-260235521/
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: BM1090 on November 06, 2025, 11:03:59 AM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 06, 2025, 10:41:25 AMCan't wait to see what name Willie comes up for him!

Egboner
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: BM1090 on November 06, 2025, 11:04:36 AM
Great get, love the fit. Another good class
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: The Lens on November 06, 2025, 11:08:36 AM
This would imply that we're not bringing in a big to redshirt like we have the past 3 seasons.  I beleive we're at 15 for next year.  Obviously we could redshirt any player but they won't be a project / big man like Caedin, Josh, or Sheek.

(unless someone beyond Chase / Ben leaves)
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Its DJOver on November 06, 2025, 11:11:24 AM
Quote from: The Lens on November 06, 2025, 11:08:36 AMThis would imply that we're not bringing in a big to redshirt like we have the past 3 seasons.  I beleive we're at 15 for next year.  Obviously we could redshirt any player but they won't be a project / big man like Caedin, Josh, or Sheek.

(unless someone beyond Chase / Ben leaves)

Also means that we won't be portl-ing again next spring. Portion of the fanbase will continue to be upset that Shaka is doing exactly what Shaka said he was going to do.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 11:15:19 AM
Quote from: Its DJOver on November 06, 2025, 11:11:24 AMAlso means that we won't be portl-ing again next spring. Portion of the fanbase will continue to be upset that Shaka is doing exactly what Shaka said he was going to do.

Yup. We're getting great recruits specifically because of it, too.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: 100AcreNation on November 06, 2025, 11:25:57 AM
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 11:15:19 AMYup. We're getting great recruits specifically because of it, too.

QuoteDOS:  When you narrowed to choices to 5...what was it about Marquette that led you to include them in that final list?

Egbuonu:  "Just the way they go about everything.  I like how the coaching staff is always involved.    They stay connected.  Obviously, they don't take transfers which is pretty cool given the way college basketball has changed.  Those were the things that really stood out for me."
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 11:41:49 AM
"It's a program that I can trust. The culture played a big part in this decision."

Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on November 06, 2025, 12:04:49 PM
Quote from: BM1090 on November 06, 2025, 11:03:59 AMEgboner

I like the EGB route better, but this is some pretty stiff competition.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: We R Final Four on November 06, 2025, 12:08:58 PM
Fantastic get for Shaka and company!
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: willie warrior on November 06, 2025, 12:11:18 PM
Good addition for the Warriors.Surely he will help to close the gap. Hopefully this will also help to land others. Good job Shaka.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: willie warrior on November 06, 2025, 12:14:15 PM
Good addition for the Warriors.Surely he will help to close the gap. Hopefully this will also help to land others. Good job Shaka.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Shaka Shart on November 06, 2025, 12:18:43 PM
Good addition for the Warriors.Surely he will help to close the gap. Hopefully this will also help to land others. Good job Shaka.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on November 06, 2025, 12:19:18 PM
Welcome Alex awesome
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 06, 2025, 12:28:44 PM
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 06, 2025, 12:18:43 PMGood addition for the Warriors.Surely he will help to close the gap. Hopefully this will also help to land others. Good job Shaka.

Can you repeat that?
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: ATL MU Warrior on November 06, 2025, 12:38:45 PM
Quote from: BM1090 on November 06, 2025, 11:03:59 AMEgboner


Ahem.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on August 19, 2025, 08:34:28 PMWillie no comprende espanol.  He's 1000% American.

I'm going with "eggboner".
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: dpucane on November 06, 2025, 12:58:24 PM
How does his game compare to Joplin's?

Similar body types but not sure if it goes farther than that.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: muwarrior69 on November 06, 2025, 01:04:28 PM
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 06, 2025, 12:18:43 PMGood addition for the Warriors.Surely he will help to close the gap. Hopefully this will also help to land others. Good job Shaka.

Quote from: willie warrior on November 06, 2025, 12:11:18 PMGood addition for the Warriors.Surely he will help to close the gap. Hopefully this will also help to land others. Good job Shaka.

I'll echo that!
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: brewcity77 on November 06, 2025, 01:08:39 PM
Quote from: dpucane on November 06, 2025, 12:58:24 PMHow does his game compare to Joplin's?

Similar body types but not sure if it goes farther than that.

Better rebounder, more naturally physical than freshman Jop, better length and raw athleticism. Probably not as good a shooter or finisher. At the most basic, I'd say Jop came in as a more skilled player, Egbuonu comes in with more raw talent.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MuggsyB on November 06, 2025, 01:29:48 PM
KABOOM!!!

Outstanding get. 
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: dpucane on November 06, 2025, 01:34:46 PM
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 06, 2025, 01:08:39 PMBetter rebounder, more naturally physical than freshman Jop, better length and raw athleticism. Probably not as good a shooter or finisher. At the most basic, I'd say Jop came in as a more skilled player, Egbuonu comes in with more raw talent.

But will Egbuonu pass on a 3-on-1 fast break?

That's all I need to know.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Shaka Shart on November 06, 2025, 02:21:30 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 06, 2025, 01:29:48 PMKABOOM!!!

Outstanding get. 

Please do not 5 point plan our recruits Muggsy
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MUbiz on November 06, 2025, 02:27:38 PM
Quote from: dpucane on November 06, 2025, 12:58:24 PMHow does his game compare to Joplin's?

Similar body types but not sure if it goes farther than that.

David Joplin did not have a 7ft 4inch wingspan like Alex has. Alex shot 27% from 3 in one of his leagues - he needs to improve on that.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Nukem2 on November 06, 2025, 02:29:36 PM
Quote from: MUbiz on November 06, 2025, 02:27:38 PMDavid Joplin did not have a 7ft 4inch wingspan like Alex has. Alex shot 27% from 3 in one of his leagues - he needs to improve on that.
He said 6'10" in the Dodds interview
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: GB Warrior on November 06, 2025, 02:42:59 PM
Quote from: MUbiz on November 06, 2025, 02:27:38 PMDavid Joplin did not have a 7ft 4inch wingspan like Alex has. Alex shot 27% from 3 in one of his leagues - he needs to improve on that.

One of us! One of us!
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MUbiz on November 06, 2025, 02:59:06 PM
Quote from: Nukem2 on November 06, 2025, 02:29:36 PMHe said 6'10" in the Dodds interview

Sorry I was thinking Clark - my brain is toast today. Yes 6 10 1/2 for Alex
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: JakeBarnes on November 06, 2025, 03:13:12 PM
I think he plays above the rim more and is less afraid of contact than Jop.

 Could be a really big mismatch guy, especially how he plays inside-out now. Not the quickest, but can be a bully like a Bryce Hopkins and looks like hes from a similar mold if the shooting can catch up (and the injuries stay away).

I really like the upside. Also love that he's built already--already has the frame (like Stevens does) and conditioning can go a long way for him

Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: mileskishnish72 on November 06, 2025, 03:36:28 PM
Has MU ever had a Granite Stater before?
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Nukem2 on November 06, 2025, 03:46:34 PM
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on November 06, 2025, 03:36:28 PMHas MU ever had a Granite Stater before?
Todd Townsend played at a prep school in NH though he hails from Chicago. Btw, Alex's home is in Nashua, NH which is 14 miles from his school in Groton, MA fwiw.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 06, 2025, 03:54:14 PM
Quote from: Nukem2 on November 06, 2025, 03:46:34 PMTodd Townsend played at a prep school in NH though he hails from Chicago. Btw, Alex's home is in Nashua, NH which is 14 miles from his school in Groton, MA fwiw.

I wonder if he knew Holly Flax.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: The Lens on November 06, 2025, 04:32:54 PM
Quote from: Nukem2 on November 06, 2025, 02:29:36 PMHe said 6'10" in the Dodds interview

I cannot beleive #mubb lets DOS anywhere near recruits
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Jay Bee on November 06, 2025, 05:47:42 PM
Quote from: Nukem2 on November 06, 2025, 03:46:34 PMTodd Townsend played at a prep school in NH though he hails from Chicago. Btw, Alex's home is in Nashua, NH which is 14 miles from his school in Groton, MA fwiw.

14.2 miles
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Markusquette on November 06, 2025, 09:34:26 PM
Seems bright and very well-spoken on top of everything else. Looking forward to seeing him next year. Well done Shaka.
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: kclem on November 06, 2025, 10:00:07 PM
https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/in-the-news/egbuonu-commits-to-shaka-smart
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: barfolomew on November 07, 2025, 08:05:14 AM
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 06, 2025, 05:47:42 PM14.2 miles

How do you know where his home is, stalker?
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: dpucane on November 07, 2025, 10:13:16 AM
Quote from: MUbiz on November 06, 2025, 02:59:06 PMSorry I was thinking Clark - my brain is toast today. Yes 6 10 1/2 for Alex

Was Clark officially measured somewhere?
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: Newsdreams on November 07, 2025, 11:48:34 AM
Quote from: dpucane on November 07, 2025, 10:13:16 AMWas Clark officially measured somewhere?
With or without shoes?
Title: Re: Welcome Alex
Post by: MUbiz on November 07, 2025, 12:47:51 PM
Quote from: dpucane on November 07, 2025, 10:13:16 AMWas Clark officially measured somewhere?

https://247sports.com/college/marquette/article/-here-is-our-2-on-1-interview-with-new-24-commit-7-0-c-joshua-clark-will-red-shirt-in-24-25-231754755/
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