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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: MuggsyB on March 26, 2021, 10:51:52 AM
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Can we keep one, two, or all three of our top returning players?
Can we keep Aidoo and the other incoming Freshmen?
What about the Tex recruits?
What does Skaka being to the table from a impact transfer standpoint??
*Personally, I feel SS is the best possible option for solidifying this roster short-term.
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Mentioned in another thread, Shaka's first task after meeting with the current team ought to be hopping a flight to Charlotte to see Jonas Aidoo.
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Priorities:
Dawson: likely gone given U of MN's new coach
DJ: Who knows
Lewis: possible given Shaka's connections to that area
Aidoo: was a long shot he was going to live up to the commitment
Mitchell: potentially sticks with it
Osa: who knows
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Kam Jones is as good as gone. Would be shocked if he stayed because he was a big Wojo guy.
Think Lewis stays in this scenario.
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Mentioned in another thread, Shaka's first task after meeting with the current team ought to be hopping a flight to Charlotte to see Jonas Aidoo.
We agree here. He should be on a flight there within a few hours imo
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Kam Mitchell is as good as gone. Would be shocked if he stayed because he was a big Wojo guy.
Think Lewis stays in this scenario.
There's is no Kam Mitchell
Kam Jones Stevie Mitchell
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Kam Mitchell is as good as gone. Would be shocked if he stayed because he was a big Wojo guy.
Think Lewis stays in this scenario.
Damn.
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There's is no Kam Mitchell
Kam Jones Stevie Mitchell
Whoops, yea Kam is as good as gone. Unsure about Mitchell.
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Kam Mitchell is as good as gone. Would be shocked if he stayed because he was a big Wojo guy.
Think Lewis stays in this scenario.
Kam Jones or Stevie Mitchell? Or both?
FWIW, Kam retweeted Emily La Chapell two days ago when she announced her commitment to the women's team. So it seems he remains interested in what's happening at MU.
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Priorities:
Dawson: likely gone given U of MN's new coach
Lol, this keeps getting repeated. Do you have any reason to believe this other than some gopher fans insinuating on their fan message board that a former MN top recruit is entering the portal? That was like 5 days ago. Dawson may very well leave, but to say he is "likely gone", especially to MN just seems silly. I am sure he is considering options, but hiring Shaka cannot hurt our chances of keeping Dawson/DJ/Lewis together.
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I still expect major turnover but we'll see who comes and who goes. I expect next year's roster to be very different than the one Wojo would have had.
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Whoops, yea Kam is as good as gone. Unsure about Mitchell.
Oh...whoops. Mitchell seems to have excellent potential.
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shaka is very close with the phenom u directors
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We will have better players on the court come the opening tip next season. The big three have not left yet and I believe they knew Shaka was coming.
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Shaka had a 2021 commitment from David Joplin (4-star, #114 overall in Rivals) who happens to be from Brookfield, WI. I wouldn't be so sure on Dawson. I recall seeing Texas was one of his final schools when he picked Marquette.
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Lol, this keeps getting repeated. Do you have any reason to believe this other than some gopher fans insinuating on their fan message board that a former MN top recruit is entering the portal? That was like 5 days ago. Dawson may very well leave, but to say he is "likely gone", especially to MN just seems silly. I am sure he is considering options, but hiring Shaka cannot hurt our chances of keeping Dawson/DJ/Lewis together.
Nope no other reason.
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shaka is very close with the phenom u directors
Which recruits played for this AAU program?
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We will have better players on the court come the opening tip next season. The big three have not left yet and I believe they knew Shaka was coming.
This.
How many times this week was it remarked on Scoop about "the unbelievable social media silence of the players"?
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Nope no other reason.
Then maybe cool with it the certainties.
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Which recruits played for this AAU program?
ha, i think you know one of the big ones in 2021
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Shaka had a 2021 commitment from David Joplin (4-star, #114 overall in Rivals) who happens to be from Brookfield, WI. I wouldn't be so sure on Dawson. I recall seeing Texas was one of his final schools when he picked Marquette.
Unpopular opinion, but would Garcia leaving be that huge of a blow? He’s obviously very talented but so damn soft. New brand of basketball. Let’s get some bigs that are dogs. I’ll take Lewis over Dawson all day.
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Unpopular opinion, but would Garcia leaving be that huge of a blow? He’s obviously very talented but so damn soft. New brand of basketball. Let’s get some bigs that are dogs. I’ll take Lewis over Dawson all day.
That's an unpopular opinion for a reason.
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Pretty sure Dawson took a visit to Texas but not in his final 7
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Then maybe cool with it the certainties.
To be fair, he did say "likely".
But yeah, this is obviously still a very clear toss up. I mean if Dawson was already out the door the fact he hasnt hit the portal yet is odd. Wojo been gone a week. Johnson been hired since Monday.
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Then maybe cool with it the certainties.
Hmm you may need to look up what a certainty is...
Priorities:
Dawson: likely gone given U of MN's new coach
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Hmm you may need to look up what a certainty is...
Dude you've been blasting that Dawson is leaving for MN in every thread for a week.
He may very well do just that, but you're going off homer gopher fans wishful thinking. Let's let it play it before we consider him gone.
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I should also add that all the Dawson chatter came off a Ryan James tweet(with vague follow up responses by James afterwords)
The tweet was something like this "Hearing a player may enter the portal in the next day or two who is considering coming home to MN for 1 year before the NBA"
Race Thompson literally hit the portal the next day. Hes played 3 years in college.
Now, NBA in 1 year for him is generous to say the least, but honestly it is for Dawson too.
Fact is Dawson hasnt transfered yet. And the other fact is, no one knows what hes gonna do. HOpe he stays, he may go.
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I should also add that all the Dawson chatter came off a Ryan James tweet(with vague follow up responses by James afterwords)
The tweet was something like this "Hearing a player may enter the portal in the next day or two who is considering coming home to MN for 1 year before the NBA"
Race Thompson literally hit the portal the next day. Hes played 3 years in college.
Now, NBA in 1 year for him is generous to say the least, but honestly it is for Dawson too.
Fact is Dawson hasnt transfered yet. And the other fact is, no one knows what hes gonna do. HOpe he stays, he may go.
Precisely my point - don't even know that James was talking about Dawson. To continue to repeat it is silly. Maybe some homer Gopher fans ran with that tweet and it being Dawson, but like c'mon.
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We will have better players on the court come the opening tip next season. The big three have not left yet and I believe they knew Shaka was coming.
Pure speculation, but I agree. I wrote earlier in the week that the quietness of the current team members boded well. I speculate that they knew who MU was talking to, and they were willing to wait and listen to that coach, whichever should be chosen.
Fingers crossed we keep them....
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Dude you've been blasting that Dawson is leaving for MN in every thread for a week.
He may very well do just that, but you're going off homer gopher fans wishful thinking. Let's let it play it before we consider him gone.
Just took a gander at my posts going back a week to the 19th. I mentioned Dawson the following times:
here where I qualified it with likely.
Here where I was replying to you:
No idea. I'm not on social media anymore. I checked Lewis Garcia and Carton a few days ago on Twitter and there wasn't a mention.
Here where I was saying it was expected due to expected roster turnover from a coaching change
Shame. But expected
Here where I was replying to you and again was not the one who brought him up.
Must seriously not want to be far from home. But he'd instantly help get MN to be competitive if the top B1G programs lose Ayo Livers and Garza... and Hauser
So unless you can find where I've been blasting Dawson leaving on every thread with certainty for a week I'll be expecting an apology.
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ha, i think you know one of the big ones in 2021
That's what I thought, but I wasn't certain. I would love to see this.
For what it's worth, if Shaka is bringing back the press he used at VCU he could do worse than Hunter's back court running mate at St Cats, Kam McGee. He was always the defensive stopper. They were 2/5 of the all state first team together. Currently committed to GB.
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Priorities:
Dawson: likely gone given U of MN's new coach
DJ: Who knows
Lewis: possible given Shaka's connections to that area
Aidoo: was a long shot he was going to live up to the commitment
Mitchell: potentially sticks with it
Osa: who knows
Who's Osa?
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I actually believe Garcia, Lewis and Carton stay. This a major hire with national credentials and the players know who he is, not hiring a mid major coach.
Don't know of incoming recruits, but sure they know and their high school coaches/mentors know of Smart. Now if it was Proser, don't think they stay.
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I actually believe Garcia, Lewis and Carton stay. This a major hire with national credentials and the players know who he is, not hiring a mid major coach.
Don't know of incoming recruits, but sure they know and their high school coaches/mentors know of Smart. Now if it was Proser, don't think they stay.
Pretty sure Cartons decision is still mostly what he believes his pro options are.
But yeah, getting Shaka I think increases the odds he doesnt gamble on what I believe are currently very murky pro chances next year.
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Hopefully top 50 signee for Texas Tamar Bates flips to MU
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First question is what group of assistants that Shaka builds at Marquette. Retaining Gainey as part of the staff could go a long way towards keeping the team together. Gainey could potentially be a new voice.
As far as recruits go, Shaka doesn’t appear to recruited Aidoo at all but based on some of the way his bigs made it to 1st round picks at Texas, I think he could go along way towards retaining him. Wouldn’t be shocked though if North Carolina or Duke come looking at him.
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Pretty sure Cartons decision is still mostly what he believes his pro options are.
But yeah, getting Shaka I think increases the odds he doesnt gamble on what I believe are currently very murky pro chances next year.
If pro means NBA chances I would say "murky" is a euphemism for not happening. He needs to dramatically improve his jumper and decision making with the rock. Phenomenal athlete that realistically could get there but has a ways to go.
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If Carton goes pro, probably not to NBA, so be it and good luck to him. No one will know if it is a mistake.
This hire will enhance the recruiting of MU, whether it's this year or next. Like I said previously, the players know his name and he has the contacts in the AAU circuit. The players currently in the transfer portal also know of him and he is not an unknown commodity in the recruiting community, as a mid level program coach. The transfer portal will be loaded in a week.
He has probably discussed the hiring of his staff and salary projections of each, as it is usually conducted in negotiations. I presume those assistant coaches will have the necessary AAU circuit ties and hopefully the coaching abilities to help the players.
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I agree with Goose
The players were VERY quiet. No one
has left yet ...
I think most will stay.
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Hopefully top 50 signee for Texas Tamar Bates flips to MU
Texas signee 6'5 CG Emarion Ellis #105 is from Davenport, IA. Right next to Carton's hometown...if that's worth anything (probably not much)
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Spoke with David Joplin in October no idea if he follows. Hope he does.
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Lol, this keeps getting repeated. Do you have any reason to believe this other than some gopher fans insinuating on their fan message board that a former MN top recruit is entering the portal? That was like 5 days ago. Dawson may very well leave, but to say he is "likely gone", especially to MN just seems silly. I am sure he is considering options, but hiring Shaka cannot hurt our chances of keeping Dawson/DJ/Lewis together.
I agree. This is all speculation - which is what makes it fun on Scoop.
In reality, I don't think that even one person who is making definitive statements actually has any knowledge as to who stays and who goes.
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Spoke with David Joplin in October and pretty much said Texas is Great but Marquette is awesome too. Hope he follows.
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Spoke with David Joplin in October and pretty much said Texas is Great but Marquette is awesome too. Hope he follows.
You've posted this like 16 times.
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Spoke with David Joplin in October and pretty much said Texas is Great but Marquette is awesome too. Hope he follows.
But did he whisper it in your ear?
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Seems encouraging ...
Karley Marotta @Karley_Marotta
Marquette has a meeting soon where they will likely make the hiring of Shaka Smart official. One player telling me “It’s been a really positive reaction. Shaka has a really good reputation and recruited a couple of us at Texas. The teams been super excited so far.” #MUBB
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You've posted this like 16 times.
3 Times but this is the first time I said what we talked about. Wow You really follow Scoop hard. I like it!
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I'm too lazy to embed the tweet, but Karley Marotta tweeted the following:
"Marquette has a meeting soon where they will likely make the hiring of Shaka Smart official. One player telling me "It's been a really positive reaction. Shaka has a really good reputation and recruited a couple of us at Texas. The team's been super excited so far."
"recruited a couple of us at Texas" = Dawson Garcia. UT was his very first college offer.
So can all of you Ryan James-truthers pump the brakes for two seconds?
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Seems encouraging ...
Karley Marotta @Karley_Marotta
Marquette has a meeting soon where they will likely make the hiring of Shaka Smart official. One player telling me “It’s been a really positive reaction. Shaka has a really good reputation and recruited a couple of us at Texas. The teams been super excited so far.” #MUBB
What happens if some of them get Sha-kut? Sorry, best I could do.
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But did he whisper it in your ear?
Lol Cords and Lovell really did both whisper in my ear but David and I were talking loud in a parking lot at the CMH BC football game. Covid we were 6 feet apart.
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Lol Cords and Lovell really did both whisper in my ear but David and I were talking loud in a parking lot.
I'm excited to hear if the Ying Yang Twins whispered in your ear.
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Seems encouraging ...
Karley Marotta @Karley_Marotta
Marquette has a meeting soon where they will likely make the hiring of Shaka Smart official. One player telling me “It’s been a really positive reaction. Shaka has a really good reputation and recruited a couple of us at Texas. The teams been super excited so far.” #MUBB
This....Like I said in another thread. The players, recruits, and those in the portal all know him. AKA, he has street creds..
Keep the core and recruits, load up with a couple of portal transfer and let's go.
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
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TAMU
The first thing I would do if I were Shaka is decide if I want any of the current guys or incoming recruits. This is the time to start over. If he wants everyone to stay, I agree with your list. I hope he is bringing a shopping list with names of transfers on it and going from there.
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
I would visit Aidoo myself if I was Shaka.
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
I would love to retain exactly 3 of our players from last year. The others, like Greg and Jamal and Osa, if Shaka doesn't see them fitting in with his gameplan, I wouldn't be too upset. Especially with the unique opportunities the portal presents this year.
Am I convinced Shaka is the right guy? As of today, not really. But he is absolutely a well-known guy nationally, and still has a ton of pull. For that reason I think he can be extremely succesfull in bringing in top transfers immediately, especially on a team that has minutes to burn. So I would expect he finds the exact players he needs for his system in the portal and brings them in over players like greg and jamal who may or may not fit the system, but certainly aren't "must-keep" guys
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I'm excited to hear if the Ying Yang Twins whispered in your ear.
Lol Probably not with covid
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I would visit Aidoo myself if I was Shaka.
I'd stop by the Baldwin house too.
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
Whats up with Kordell Charles? Who is he? How's he connected to us?
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I'm too lazy to embed the tweet, but Karley Marotta tweeted the following:
"Marquette has a meeting soon where they will likely make the hiring of Shaka Smart official. One player telling me "It's been a really positive reaction. Shaka has a really good reputation and recruited a couple of us at Texas. The team's been super excited so far."
"recruited a couple of us at Texas" = Dawson Garcia. UT was his very first college offer.
So can all of you Ryan James-truthers pump the brakes for two seconds?
Ding ding ding. Sounds like a positive clubhouse meeting. Dawson will probably stay. Lewis played at USA BBall camps and likely had experience with Shaka too. Really amped.
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I'm excited to hear if the Ying Yang Twins whispered in your ear.
CMH BC football game. Covid we were 6 feet apart.
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Ding ding ding. Sounds like a positive clubhouse meeting. Dawson will probably stay. Lewis played at USA BBall camps and likely had experience with Shaka too. Really amped.
Don't speak with such certainty.
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Nice list, but new regime, go big on the transfers. Just get one of the below. Lets Go.....
Xavier Johnson from PITT
Nimari Burnett
Christian Landet
Noah Locke (friend of Lewis)
Earl Timberlake
J. Brakefield
Walter Kessler
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shaka is very close with the phenom u directors
Someone should probably tell Antonio Curro that, he's not exactly being positive about the hire on Twitter.
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Someone should probably tell Antonio Curro that, he's not exactly being positive about the hire on Twitter.
Who tf is Antonio Curro?
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Who tf is Antonio Curro?
The founder of Phenom U.
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The founder of Phenom U.
Patrick Baldwin to Marquette confirmed.
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
Shaka should visit some of these with Gainey too but Seriously You should be on the staff.
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Nope no other reason.
I wonder how many of the current key players now realize that Wojo said a lot but did not coach these players as well as they may have thought when being recruited.
WHY would a top player want to play for a mediocre coach whose biggest asset is his bear hugs to players? These days, many players need a hug and a safe space.
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TAMU
The first thing I would do if I were Shaka is decide if I want any of the current guys or incoming recruits. This is the time to start over. If he wants everyone to stay, I agree with your list. I hope he is bringing a shopping list with names of transfers on it and going from there.
100% agree. This was just my list based on the view from my armchair. Coach should absolutely focus on the players he needs to make his vision work and let the other ones go.
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Whats up with Kordell Charles? Who is he? How's he connected to us?
3-star wing who has us in his final 3. I like him personally but very low priority on Coach's food chain I'm sure.
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
Call Baldwin the young one
I can dream
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3-star wing who has us in his final 3. I like him personally but very low priority on Coach's food chain I'm sure.
I think right now it looks more likely that we see Joplin in that role now than Charles. I too like Kordell though.
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
Just the two bowls? I want someone who's truly committed to Marquette and understands the culture.
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Just the two bowls? I want someone who's truly committed to Marquette and understands the culture.
Give him a break he's still gotta eat the frozen Marquette Gyros and Angelos they keep below the AMU as a test for all incoming coaches.
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https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1375517757983268864?s=20
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https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1375517757983268864?s=20
This mean lips are sealed?
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Just the two bowls? I want someone who's truly committed to Marquette and understands the culture.
He'd be stuck on the toilet for the rest of the day and couldnt get anything else on the list done
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This mean lips are sealed?
According to google it means "at a loss for words".
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This mean lips are sealed?
I had to look up the definition lol:
A yellow face with simple, open eyes and no mouth, as if at a loss for words. Meaning widely varies, but commonly conveys speechlessness, humility, and silence. May also convey moderately negative emotions, such as disappointment, frustration, or sadness.
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Lol Probably not with covid
MarquetteMike1977 is quickly becoming my favorite poster here.
This is unnatural carnal knowledgeing hilarious.
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This mean lips are sealed?
I have no mouth, and I must scream.
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So Shaka had recruited Dawson and Osa. That's a solid relationship ground at least.
Though according to 247 Oso had no interest in Texas despite a visit.
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Someone should probably tell Antonio Curro that, he's not exactly being positive about the hire on Twitter.
I don't know much about Curro, but he seems like a complete tool from his Twitter presence. People who make non-outlandish predictions based on what they hear and need to be praised when it comes true are obnoxious.
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
Only 2 bowls? What the sam hill is your problem TAMU!
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TAMU
The first thing I would do if I were Shaka is decide if I want any of the current guys or incoming recruits. This is the time to start over. If he wants everyone to stay, I agree with your list. I hope he is bringing a shopping list with names of transfers on it and going from there.
Agree entirely. We have talked about getting a coach who actually has a "system". If that is the case, he needs his type of players. We will find out in due time how he feels about current guys. The fact that he recruited Dawson is a good sign. Lewis and Carton would seem like good fits, but we will see.
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Jockey
See, we agree again.
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So after an entire season of everybody on here saying that Gainey is useless, now he is priority number 1 for Shaka?
Got it.
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I don't know much about Curro, but he seems like a complete tool from his Twitter presence. People who make non-outlandish predictions based on what they hear and need to be praised when it comes true are obnoxious.
I chuckled when I saw he went first. Looking at his litany of quote tweets since is rather amusing.
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I don't know much about Curro, but he seems like a complete tool from his Twitter presence. People who make non-outlandish predictions based on what they hear and need to be praised when it comes true are obnoxious.
there's a reason why wisconsin doesnt recruit from phenom u, and wojo was backing away too....
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MarquetteMike1977 is quickly becoming my favorite poster here.
This is unnatural carnal knowledgeing hilarious.
Let’s Gooo Marquettte!!!
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https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1375517757983268864?s=20
Posted this elsewhere, but probably should have posted here. So hard to keep track of which Shaka thread is which!
https://mobile.twitter.com/Karley_Marotta/status/1375502441907687426
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What happens if some of them get Sha-kut? Sorry, best I could do.
OUTSmarted?
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This....Like I said in another thread. The players, recruits, and those in the portal all know him. AKA, he has street creds..
Keep the core and recruits, load up with a couple of portal transfer and let's go.
^^^^YES!^^^^...plus maybe swipe a Texas recruit or two.
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I'm mildly optimistic about keeping the core. We have the makings of something good again and here's hoping.
One thing of which nobody has spoken is the possibility that one or more of the seniors might stay for a fifth year. Theo, in particular, might do well from a change of scenery and change of offense. I'd love to see him in a Shaka offensive mode. Not sure that it matters whether Koby stays and would be interested to know people's thoughts on Jamal.
Assuming Greg and Osa stay, we have the core of something good. And, if we can flip a Texan or two.... WHOAAAAAA DOGGIE!
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^^^^YES!^^^^...plus maybe swipe a Texas recruit or two.
No way! Buzz will keep them in Texas.
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Kam Jones is as good as gone. Would be shocked if he stayed because he was a big Wojo guy.
Think Lewis stays in this scenario.
Hard for me to imagine a situation where Wojo goes somewhere that either 1) Our recruits would want play at or2) would want to play for him if he was hired as just an assistant.
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https://twitter.com/showout_zayy15/status/1375521150449631235?s=20
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https://twitter.com/showout_zayy15/status/1375521150449631235?s=20
Interesting response considering everybody thought he had already left like Morrow.
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I see a trend:
https://twitter.com/Syboogie10/status/1375534278864408577?s=20
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I see a trend:
https://twitter.com/Syboogie10/status/1375534278864408577?s=20
He changed his profile picture and header image back to Marquette pictures. Was not that way earlier today.
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symir would work in this system if hes fine being a reserve still. he can actually get up and guard the ball.
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Emarion Ellis is a Texas commit from Iowa who played for one of the AAU teams Carton played for. I wonder if these guys know each other? Since they grew up basically 15 min from each other, I've got to think they're somewhat familiar. Maybe he can help to fill the opening left by Symir?
As others have mentioned, Joplin is an interesting prospect too. Both of these guys could make sense to come along with Shaka.
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Update
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Looks like symir might be coming back. Possbility a lot of the players wanted wojo gone?
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Lol look at all these players everyone assumed was gone do a 180 after we bring in Shaka. They may be interested in the program again, but the question is, are we? Interested to find out..
Also got a good chuckle of Jose Perez posting about this. He's the literal version of the "where's Sacar" scoop meme.
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Do we think he's still gonna bring on Matthew McConaughey as an assistant coach?
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I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach. He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal. I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.
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I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach. He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal. I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.
But there was an article that a non specified player from MN would be transferring to the U for one year.
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I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach. He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal. I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.
Where have you been with this inside scoop? Would love to have Garcia back!
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I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach. He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal. I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.
Thank You Good Stuff. And am sure it has been mentioned many times Dawson had an official visit with Texas with Shaka previous to signing with Marquette too.
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I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach. He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal. I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.
Nice. That's 1 get the other 2 and let's start filling in some holes in the roster!
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I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach. He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal. I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.
Ty. Bam. This would be a major positive.
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DJ carton just posted a pic of Shaka on his Instagram story.
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DJ carton just posted a pic of Shaka on his Instagram story.
we're good.
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DJ also retweeted Marquette’s official tweet about Shaka being the new coach. Signs point to DJ staying.
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DJ carton just posted a pic of Shaka on his Instagram story.
Maybe Shaka told Carton that a true PG is coming to MU so Carton doesn't have to play out of position at the point.
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DJ carton just posted a pic of Shaka on his Instagram story.
Tentatively that's 2!
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I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.
My checklist if I were Shaka:
Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.
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One more of the big three and hit the free agent market.
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One more of the big three and hit the free agent market.
Yes, even if all three come back we need major upgrades at the 2, 3 and 5 positions.
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Yes, even if all three come back we need major upgrades at the 2, 3 and 5 positions.
Do I have VERY good news for you about the amount of 2-3's in the portal. And even some mobile 5s.
This is the year for a reload.
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Do I have VERY good news for you about the amount of 2-3's in the portal. And even some mobile 5s.
This is the year for a reload.
Yeah, but we desperately need a #1.....
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Yeah, but we desperately need a #1.....
Lots of those too. But I think Carton in a better system and Stevie Mitchell as the backup (assuming we can hold onto him staying committed) will solve a a lot there.
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If you were around when Shaka was at VCU......He used 5 guards......and a lot of 3 guard line-ups.....
Let us see what he wants to do here......
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Why would we want Sy back? Not being a d***, but I’m looking for Shaka to increase the talent on this roster.
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Why would we want Sy back? Not being a d***, but I’m looking for Shaka to increase the talent on this roster.
Pro Wojos don't know what talent looks like. Good Luck to Sy. Hopefully we can get some guys that can handle the rock and break a press.
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FWIW, DJ shared the story of Shaka's hire.
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But there was an article that a non specified player from MN would be transferring to the U for one year.
And then Minnesota native Race Thompson announced he was leaving Indiana to spend his senior season elsewhere.
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And then Minnesota native Race Thompson announced he was leaving Indiana to spend his senior season elsewhere.
I know. i was sarcastically mocking the people who assured us Garcia was gone.
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Anyone have a 24/7 membership that can read this article?
https://247sports.com/Article/Texas-Longhorns-Basketball-Recruiting-Shaka-Smart-leaves-Texas--163137538/ (https://247sports.com/Article/Texas-Longhorns-Basketball-Recruiting-Shaka-Smart-leaves-Texas--163137538/)
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Texas expects SG Tamar Bates to request a release from his NLI and is keeping an eye on Joplin.
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Texas expects SG Tamar Bates to request a release from his NLI and is keeping an eye on Joplin.
The commenters think both follow Shaka.
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Emarion Ellis is from Davenport IA, which I understand is near Bettendorf :) and was recruited by UWM.
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Dr. B
We are not going to be lacking players for next season.
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Dr. B
We are not going to be lacking players for next season.
Will be an interesting few weeks...
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Shaka's problem might actually be having to get some guys to leave rather than join.
That's probably a good sign for the future of the program.
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Looks like symir might be coming back. Possbility a lot of the players wanted wojo gone?
A lot of? No. Sy? Highly likely.
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Shaka's problem might actually be having to get some guys to leave rather than join.
That's probably a good sign for the future of the program.
Agreed. Shaka needs to hit the ground running and get high level players in ASAP and not pull a Wojo and sign literally nobody in year 1 and claim the program needs to be torn down and completely rebuilt from scratch. This includes having some difficult conversations with some of the current members of the team. Some who may even be excited about this hire. We’ll see what happens.
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A lot of? No. Sy? Highly likely.
You thinking he comes back?
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But there was an article that a non specified player from MN would be transferring to the U for one year.
Tom Copa!
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You thinking he comes back?
Depends on Shaka. The unbridled optimist in me says that Shaka doesn't try to rerecruit Sy because he needs the room for all the other playes he's bringing in!
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If Shaka is able to convince Jonas Aidoo to stay and is able to convince Tamar Bates to join the fold, it will be an A+ recruiting offseason (not including the big 3 of Garcia, Carton, Lewis) no matter what else he does.
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If Shaka is able to convince Jonas Aidoo to stay and is able to convince Tamar Bates to join the fold, it will be an A+ recruiting offseason (not including the big 3 of Garcia, Carton, Lewis) no matter what else he does.
Mitchell or another pg would be helpful too
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Depends on Shaka. The unbridled optimist in me says that Shaka doesn't try to rerecruit Sy because he needs the room for all the other playes he's bringing in!
Totally.
And because our big 3 are staying put
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Agenda:
* Special, cheese and onions
* Second helping
* Whatever else is on his list
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Just the two bowls? I want someone who's truly committed to Marquette and understands the culture.
He should probably have one test bowl first, preferably when he gets back to Milwaukee rather than before he leaves. Gotta build up that immunity.
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So Shaka had recruited Dawson and Osa. That's a solid relationship ground at least.
Though according to 247 Osa had no interest in Texas despite a visit.
Who's Osa?
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IMO, Sy made a great decision. Shaka will waste little time replacing any piece of the puzzle that is missing.
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Who's Osa?
Osasere Ighodaro? The third part of the big recruiting class we brought in? From AZ? Played two games this year, is rail thin? Any of this ringing a bell?
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There is absolutely no reason that guys on MU's current roster cannot be retained by Shaka, unless they are told to look elsewhere. Shaka's rep as an oustanding coach and recruiter should be appealing to all. Exception would be seniors that are due to graduate and want to move on. And hopefully, Shaka can bring one or two from Tx. with him.
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Osasere Ighodaro? The third part of the big recruiting class we brought in? From California? Played two games this year, is rail thin? Any of this ringing a bell?
It's Oso. That's the point that they are trying to make
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Osasere Ighodaro? The third part of the big recruiting class we brought in? From California? Played two games this year, is rail thin? Any of this ringing a bell?
I think he’s from AZ but no biggie. Pretty sure he chose MU over Texas and Stanford so my guess is he stays.
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It's Oso. That's the point that they are trying to make
Thought that scoopers made up that nickname? If it's actually his nickname then my bad.
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I think he’s from AZ but no biggie. Pretty sure he chose MU over Texas and Stanford so my guess is he stays.
Thanks for the correction my bad
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Thought that scoopers made up that nickname? If it's actually his nickname then my bad.
It's the appropriate truncation of his name per Oso himself.
At least you aren't going O'tule on his name ;D
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Osasere Ighodaro? The third part of the big recruiting class we brought in? From AZ? Played two games this year, is rail thin? Any of this ringing a bell?
Oh, so you mean OSO Ighodaro...
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Probably too soon to be theorizing or asking, but have we seen anything from the Mitchell or Aidoo camps yet?
Heck, have we seen anything from the Joplin or Tamar Bates camps related to their LOIs?
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It's the appropriate truncation of his name per Oso himself.
At least you aren't going O'tule on his name ;D
Thanks for the correction I 100% thought a thread came up here where people just decided to call him that.
Oh, so you mean OSO Ighodaro...
Yes see the above interaction with JakeBarnes
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Probably too soon to be theorizing or asking, but have we seen anything from the Mitchell or Aidoo camps yet?
Heck, have we seen anything from the Joplin or Tamar Bates camps related to their LOIs?
I know Mitchell publicly stated he was going to wait to see who MU hired before making a decision but I don't think there's word beyond that.
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Thanks for the correction I 100% thought a thread came up here where people just decided to call him that.
Yes see the above interaction with JakeBarnes
They may have, but I usually miss those sorts of things. I'm still here trying to make fetch happen most of the time.
That said, just cool that it's Oso and we can nickname him "the bear" or signal a bear claw when he makes a big dunk. Oso=bear in Spanish for those not following my logic.
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I know Mitchell publicly stated he was going to wait to see who MU hired before making a decision but I don't think there's word beyond that.
Hopefully Mitchell is still all-in. Ive been so impressed with how well he operates as a floor general in games and highlights Ive seen. And he can score on top of it. Perfect compliment to Carton and could move him off ball to the 2 when Mitchell is in
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Hopefully Mitchell is still all-in. Ive been so impressed with how well he operates as a floor general in games and highlights Ive seen. And he can score on top of it. Perfect compliment to Carton and could move him off ball to the 2 when Mitchell is in
A Carton-Mitchell backcourt would be a great start. Hoping against hope for both, relatively happy with either, realistic but still a little disappointed if neither.
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I'm sure there are a lot of the existing players that are interested in playing with Shaka... Think it's important to see how it all shakes out - guys that would stay may be unsatisfied with their roles after the roster setttles and look elsewhere
Trust the Process
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Who's Osa?
Who’s High Pitch?
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Lots of those too. But I think Carton in a better system and Stevie Mitchell as the backup (assuming we can hold onto him staying committed) will solve a a lot there.
I know that these kids commit to a coach more than a program, but MU is a much better program now than when these kids committed. And Wojo isn’t coaching anywhere right now. Go get them Shaka!
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Osasere Ighodaro? The third part of the big recruiting class we brought in? From AZ? Played two games this year, is rail thin? Any of this ringing a bell?
I think he prefers Oso not Osa
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I think he prefers Oso not Osa
Thought that scoopers made up that nickname? If it's actually his nickname then my bad.
Thanks for the correction I 100% thought a thread came up here where people just decided to call him that.
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It's the appropriate truncation of his name per Oso himself.
At least you aren't going O'tule on his name ;D
O’so
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I feel for Coach Smart right now because in order to figure out which players he wants for his system, he'll have to watch all the game film from this season.
Enjoy the Georgetown games, coach!
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I feel for Coach Smart right now because in order to figure out which players he wants for his system, he'll have to watch all the game film from this season.
Enjoy the Georgetown games, coach!
Yeah maybe the reason he was hired was because he was the only candidate who was left in the room after watching one MU game from this past year
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I feel for Coach Smart right now because in order to figure out which players he wants for his system, he'll have to watch all the game film from this season.
Enjoy the Georgetown games, coach!
Thank God I read that after I swallowed my coffee.
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Who’s High Pitch?
I’m club-unnatural carnal knowledgein’-footed ya asswipe!
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I’m club-unnatural carnal knowledgein’-footed ya asswipe!
You know what to do....I miss Eric The Actor.
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You know what to do....I miss Eric The Actor.
I miss Derek from Texas more.
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You know what to do....I miss Eric The Actor.
Bye for now!
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Just the two bowls? I want someone who's truly committed to Marquette and understands the culture.
Every new coach needs a day filled with regret followed by a colon cleanse. A few days like that will really test the constitution of a man.
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https://wtmj.com/news/2021/03/27/justin-lewis-and-dawson-garcia-hint-at-staying-at-marquette-for-next-season-with-instagram-posts/?fbclid=IwAR2hE4G6Ig-y3SM5kiFZHfff4fQ-XaqX9hIl9eYzKBQVZ5afXkVX3H4MtmE
News on J Lew and Dawson
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Agenda:
* Special, cheese and onions
* Second helping
* Whatever else is on his list
Double hot, all toppings
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https://wtmj.com/news/2021/03/27/justin-lewis-and-dawson-garcia-hint-at-staying-at-marquette-for-next-season-with-instagram-posts/?fbclid=IwAR2hE4G6Ig-y3SM5kiFZHfff4fQ-XaqX9hIl9eYzKBQVZ5afXkVX3H4MtmE
News on J Lew and Dawson
This would be big. We need DJ as well.
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This would be big. We need DJ as well.
FWIW DJ has that same picture of Garcia and Lewis on his Instagram story with the caption “My young bulls”.
Who knows what any of it means? I’m hopeful.
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These guys should be excited to play for Shaka. I’m hopeful.
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FWIW DJ has that same picture of Garcia and Lewis on his Instagram story with the caption “My young bulls”.
Who knows what any of it means? I’m hopeful.
At this point it would be a surprise if the 3 of them aren’t back.
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At this point it would be a surprise if the 3 of them aren%u2019t back.
That would be fantastic. Then priority 1,2, 3, 4, and 5 should be Jonas Aidoo. After that I hope we keep our recruits, with Shaka's recruits, add a knockdown shooter, a 6'5-6'7 switchable 2-4, Elliott stays, and another badass impact transfer.
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That would be fantastic. Then priority 1,2, 3, 4, and 5 should be Jonas Aidoo. After that I hope we keep our recruits, with Shaka's recruits, add a knockdown shooter, a 6'5-6'7 switchable 2-4, Elliott stays, and another badass impact transfer.
To be clear I have no inside info. The fact they haven't entered the portal and have all posted what appear to be very positive updates on social media gives me some confidence.
If Shaka can keep Aidoo and Mitchell, bring over a player or two that committed to him at Texas and bring in some talented transfers in addition to the big 3 that would be more than any of us imagined a week ago.
Doing ALL of that is probably unlikely but it doesn't seem to be a completely unrealistic possibility.
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To be clear I have no inside info. The fact they haven't entered the portal and have all posted what appear to be very positive updates on social media gives me some confidence.
If Shaka can keep Aidoo and Mitchell, bring over a player or two that committed to him at Texas and bring in some talented transfers in addition to the big 3 that would be more than any of us imagined a week ago.
Doing ALL of that is probably unlikely but it doesn't seem to be a completely unrealistic possibility.
I agree on all counts. No matter what happens by the time summer rolls around this will turn out to be an excellent week for Marquette basketball imao.
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I wonder how much the immediate transfer rule this year prompted the timing of this move. No reason Shaka can't put.together a roster that can compete in year 1. Not.having a.down year in a transition would be amazing.
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I agree on all counts. No matter what happens by the time summer rolls around this will turn out to be an excellent week for Marquette basketball imao.
Completely agree...but if those 3 stay...Scholl pulled of one hell of a turnaround. It's hard to argue, not knowing what the future of any coach would be at MU, that this wasn't hands down the best solution for MU. Given the fact that I also think Shaka is more likely than most to stay at MU if he has great success...I continue to be thrilled with the prospects.
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That would be fantastic. Then priority 1,2, 3, 4, and 5 should be Jonas Aidoo. After that I hope we keep our recruits, with Shaka's recruits, add a knockdown shooter, a 6'5-6'7 switchable 2-4, Elliott stays, and another badass impact transfer.
Don't forget Tyrese Hunter. Bet he'd love to play at Marquette for Snacks.
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I agree on all counts. No matter what happens by the time summer rolls around this will turn out to be an excellent week for Marquette basketball imao.
You have the roll part right. Looks like we're on a roll and not an onion roll.
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As soon as Shaka became a donedeal, I thought there was an excellent chance that Lewis would return. And I thought the only reason Dawson wouldn't was if he had a longstanding relationship with the new Minnesota coach that he wanted to continue.
Hard to interpret what social media posts mean, but I'd put this in the "hopeful" pile that Shaka will have 2 down and 3 to go of the Marquette players/committed recruits who matter most from a basketball standpoint.
DJ? Who knows? I haven't seen a single interview or post of his that would suggest what he's thinking. The word when he was in the transfer portal a year ago was that he only wanted to do one year of college and then go pro. Was the caveat that he needed to feel he was a first-round pick (because he won't be)? Or is he just not enamored with college and wants to start earning money in Europe or the G-League? Or does he like the Marquette experience, as well as Lewis and Garcia, and want to give himself a chance to improve under a coach who has sent quite a few players to the NBA? Perhaps at least as importantly, in what direction are those who influence his thoughts steering him? I'll believe DJ is coming back (or leaving) when I see him officially say so.
Mitchell and Aidoo ... here's hoping.
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https://wtmj.com/news/2021/03/27/justin-lewis-and-dawson-garcia-hint-at-staying-at-marquette-for-next-season-with-instagram-posts/?fbclid=IwAR2hE4G6Ig-y3SM5kiFZHfff4fQ-XaqX9hIl9eYzKBQVZ5afXkVX3H4MtmE
News on J Lew and Dawson
If these 2 stay, is it more damning on Wojos coaching prowess or more trust they have in Shaka? Either way it will be great for MU
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I think he prefers Oso not Osa
Oh? Make it so.
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I wonder how much the immediate transfer rule this year prompted the timing of this move. No reason Shaka can't put.together a roster that can compete in year 1. Not.having a.down year in a transition would be amazing.
Shaka has never been one to take a lot of transfers. I hope he grabs at least one because even if he retains everyone and brings over some of his Texas recruits, I think we still need an upgrade on the wing.
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Shaka has never been one to take a lot of transfers. I hope he grabs at least one because even if he retains everyone and brings over some of his Texas recruits, I think we still need an upgrade on the wing.
Don't the new transfer rule change that. He could lose players to transfer leaving vacancies unfilled otherwise.
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Shaka has never been one to take a lot of transfers. I hope he grabs at least one because even if he retains everyone and brings over some of his Texas recruits, I think we still need an upgrade on the wing.
Well, there has never been an offseason like this in the history of college basketball. Lots of coaches will need to break their patterns to stay successful.
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Well, there has never been an offseason like this in the history of college basketball. Lots of coaches will need to break their patterns to stay successful.
Except Gard of course. He's a model in his own mind of what college basketball is all about.
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Except Gard of course. He's a model in his own mind of what college basketball is all about.
Him whining to Evan Flood on Friday about transfers then signing the kid from UNLV on Saturday required some serious mental gymnastics.
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Him whining to Evan Flood on Friday about transfers then signing the kid from UNLV on Saturday required some serious mental gymnastics.
It is funny, though the kid is going to be a walk-on at Wisconsin
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Curious what people think for an ideal/perfect roster given what is currently available in the transfer portal, or rumored to be available. I'll take a stab at my list:
PG: Carton/Hunter/Mitchell
SG: Bates/Mitchell/Elliott
SF: Lewis/Joplin
PF: Garcia/Ighodaro
C: Aidoo/(Tre Mitchell)
Role Players: Akanno/Perez
Full 13 man roster. Obviously, a pipe dream, but tried to at least stick with players that are at least remotely connected to MU or Shaka. Tre Mitchell has no connection to MU, but we really need another C.
The advantage of this roster is the ability of players (Mitchell/Carton; Lewis/Joplin/Garcia) to play multiple positions to spread playing time around and shift style. Would like to see Shaka up the intensity and go 9 deep. This roster would allow him to do so.
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Curious what people think for an ideal/perfect roster given what is currently available in the transfer portal, or rumored to be available. I'll take a stab at my list:
PG: Carton/Hunter/Mitchell
SG: Bates/Mitchell/Elliott
SF: Lewis/Joplin
PF: Garcia/Ighodaro
C: Aidoo/(Tre Mitchell)
Role Players: Akanno/Perez
Full 13 man roster. Obviously, a pipe dream, but tried to at least stick with players that are at least remotely connected to MU or Shaka. Tre Mitchell has no connection to MU, but we really need another C.
The advantage of this roster is the ability of players (Mitchell/Carton; Lewis/Joplin/Garcia) to play multiple positions to spread playing time around and shift style. Would like to see Shaka up the intensity and go 9 deep. This roster would allow him to do so.
Big fan of this.
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Curious what people think for an ideal/perfect roster given what is currently available in the transfer portal, or rumored to be available. I'll take a stab at my list:
PG: Carton/Hunter/Mitchell
SG: Bates/Mitchell/Elliott
SF: Lewis/Joplin
PF: Garcia/Ighodaro
C: Aidoo/(Tre Mitchell)
Role Players: Akanno/Perez
Full 13 man roster. Obviously, a pipe dream, but tried to at least stick with players that are at least remotely connected to MU or Shaka. Tre Mitchell has no connection to MU, but we really need another C.
The advantage of this roster is the ability of players (Mitchell/Carton; Lewis/Joplin/Garcia) to play multiple positions to spread playing time around and shift style. Would like to see Shaka up the intensity and go 9 deep. This roster would allow him to do so.
You probably only get 1 of Stevie or Hunter. But I too like the idea of Tre Mitchell
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Curious what people think for an ideal/perfect roster given what is currently available in the transfer portal, or rumored to be available. I'll take a stab at my list:
PG: Carton/Hunter/Mitchell
SG: Bates/Mitchell/Elliott
SF: Lewis/Joplin
PF: Garcia/Ighodaro
C: Aidoo/(Tre Mitchell)
Role Players: Akanno/Perez
Full 13 man roster. Obviously, a pipe dream, but tried to at least stick with players that are at least remotely connected to MU or Shaka. Tre Mitchell has no connection to MU, but we really need another C.
The advantage of this roster is the ability of players (Mitchell/Carton; Lewis/Joplin/Garcia) to play multiple positions to spread playing time around and shift style. Would like to see Shaka up the intensity and go 9 deep. This roster would allow him to do so.
I fear Justin would be a turnstile trying to guard wings on the perimeter. And his ball handling out there has a ways to go. Maybe it would work against some lineups, but a team like St. John's or Creighton would get into the paint at will.
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Taking out the transfer portal, here's the best possible hope IMHO for a 13 man roster just based on what Marquette and Shaka have already recruited:
1: Carton, Mitchell
2: Bates, Elliott, Ellis
3: Cain, Perez, Akanno
4: Lewis, Oso, Joplin
5: Garcia, Aidoo
I'd really like an upgrade at the 2 and 3. The 2 we at least have good depth at. The 3, not so much.
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Big fan of this.
When did we get Bates?
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You probably only get 1 of Stevie or Hunter. But I too like the idea of Tre Mitchell
I agree. Ellis is a great 3rd option there. Obviously most of it is dreaming anyway. I'd be stoked with a guy like Tre Mitchell to shore up the interior.
I'd really like an upgrade at the 2 and 3. The 2 we at least have good depth at. The 3, not so much.
The 3 position is a concern. Depending on how things shake out, it might not be a bad idea to end up going bigger lineup wise and then go to a zone defensively to take advantage of length.
We'll see. Excited to see how these next couple weeks pan out, cautiously optimistic that we might have a much better roster than I was anticipating.
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Maybe I missed something but is kam jones not committed anymore?
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Maybe I missed something but is kam jones not committed anymore?
Wojo was basically the reason for his commit.
So assumption is he will be gone. Basically the same reason why people think we have a good shot at Bates, Shaka.
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When did we get Bates?
OP asked for your ideal roster given what’s available. Seeing as Bates committed to Shaka it’s not that crazy MU gets him. Kansas also very possible.
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When did we get Bates?
As noted, I posted a dream roster of guys at least somewhat connected to MU/Shaka. I thought it would be interesting to see what people would like to see put together in a talk of "roster/recruits w/Shaka".
Bates would be a huge addition.
Maybe I missed something but is kam jones not committed anymore?
I left him off my roster because he seemed like he was very strongly associated with Wojo, would love to have him on board, but have a feeling he may be a tough get.
I think the hope would be you get 2 or 3 of: Hunter/Bates/Mitchell/Ellis/Jones.
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When did we get Bates?
The expectation from Texas 247 guys is that Bates will ask out of his NLI and follow Shaka to MU.
Shaka was the whole reason he committed to Texas. So like with Ahmed Hill and Buzz in 2014, most of us hope Bates follows Shaka here knowing there's an immediate role for him.
I would be absolutely stunned if David Joplin doesn't end up here as well.
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Wojo was basically the reason for his commit.
So assumption is he will be gone. Basically the same reason why people think we have a good shot at Bates, Shaka.
I noted this elsewhere, but Kam last week (March 24, after Wojo's firing) retweeted Emily La Chappell's announcement she was committing to the women's team.
And his commitment video from last year is still pinned to the top of his page. So I'm not sure we should assume anything.
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There's a real "cult of personality" around Shaka Smart (as evidenced by so many here being enthralled with the hire despite his mediocre track record), so I would bet Carton, Lewis and Garcia stay and Bates comes, as well.
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FWIW Justin Lewis is also now following Shaka Smart on Instagram. Another positive sign, albeit technically meaningless.
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FWIW Justin Lewis is also now following Shaka Smart on Instagram. Another positive sign, albeit technically meaningless.
The bolded is essentially Scoop's motto.
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Only 2 bowls? What the sam hill is your problem TAMU!
If he had the third bowl, he would be on the toilet too long to do any of the other activities.
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Curious what people think for an ideal/perfect roster given what is currently available in the transfer portal, or rumored to be available. I'll take a stab at my list:
PG: Carton/Hunter/Mitchell
SG: Bates/Mitchell/Elliott
SF: Lewis/Joplin
PF: Garcia/Ighodaro
C: Aidoo/(Tre Mitchell)
Role Players: Akanno/Perez
Full 13 man roster. Obviously, a pipe dream, but tried to at least stick with players that are at least remotely connected to MU or Shaka. Tre Mitchell has no connection to MU, but we really need another C.
The advantage of this roster is the ability of players (Mitchell/Carton; Lewis/Joplin/Garcia) to play multiple positions to spread playing time around and shift style. Would like to see Shaka up the intensity and go 9 deep. This roster would allow him to do so.
If Elliott comes back there's no way he's buried in the depth chart like that. Also where is the Tyrese Hunter stuff coming from?
Second thoughts - will Perez and Akanno even be on the team?
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Curious what people think for an ideal/perfect roster given what is currently available in the transfer portal, or rumored to be available. I'll take a stab at my list:
PG: Carton/Hunter/Mitchell
SG: Bates/Mitchell/Elliott
SF: Lewis/Joplin
PF: Garcia/Ighodaro
C: Aidoo/(Tre Mitchell)
Role Players: Akanno/Perez
Full 13 man roster. Obviously, a pipe dream, but tried to at least stick with players that are at least remotely connected to MU or Shaka. Tre Mitchell has no connection to MU, but we really need another C.
The advantage of this roster is the ability of players (Mitchell/Carton; Lewis/Joplin/Garcia) to play multiple positions to spread playing time around and shift style. Would like to see Shaka up the intensity and go 9 deep. This roster would allow him to do so.
Justin Lewis is not a SF. He is a PF that can play a small C.
We'll see what happens but I don't think this dream roster happens.
Getting both Tre Mitchell and Aidoo seems extremely unlikely. Let's see what happens with Stevie Mitchell and Tyrese Hunter, but again I think getting both is unlikely.
But I'm excited to see what Smart does with the roster. At least 2 open spots, 3 if Symir still transfers.
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Justin Lewis is not a SF. He is a PF that can play a small C.
We'll see what happens but I don't think this dream roster happens.
Getting both Tre Mitchell and Aidoo seems extremely unlikely. Let's see what happens with Stevie Mitchell and Tyrese Hunter, but again I think getting both is unlikely.
But I'm excited to see what Smart does with the roster. At least 2 open spots, 3 if Symir still transfers.
Agreed. Garcia and Lewis are a weird stylistic pairing for that reason, but I like Lewis as a 5 when sharing the court
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They are both interchangeable, the big difference is that Garcia can make a three, Lewis shooting from the outside last year at his very best was horrible. Unless he improves his shot, he needs to be inside on offense. Defensely I think it will depend on the matchup, long and skinny Garcia guards, big physical Lewis.
Hope they get one more big, Aidoo or someone else, it will be interesting if retains Gainey. I do not see Judson or Presuitti retained. I would want my own people.
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FWIW Justin Lewis is also now following Shaka Smart on Instagram. Another positive sign, albeit technically meaningless.
Yeah, but who is Todd Smith following on Twitter? If only guru were here to tell us what is and isn't a drill!
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Yeah, but who is Todd Smith following on Twitter? If only guru were here to tell us what is and isn't a drill!
I'd be curious to know what Todd is thinking right now. It's pretty clear that what Buzz wanted from his programs was radically different than what Wojo wanted. I remember when Steve Prohm saw DJO & Jae in 2012 saying they looked like they belonged at Spring football practice instead of the NCAA Tournament.
With the exception of Theo, who came in built like that, I don't feel like all our seniors have physically developed like that. It seems like Wojo was more about finesse both in practice and the weight room. I feel like we're going to have more of that physical edge with a coach that seems to prioritize the physicality and intensity a bit more.
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I'd be curious to know what Todd is thinking right now. It's pretty clear that what Buzz wanted from his programs was radically different than what Wojo wanted. I remember when Steve Prohm saw DJO & Jae in 2012 saying they looked like they belonged at Spring football practice instead of the NCAA Tournament.
With the exception of Theo, who came in built like that, I don't feel like all our seniors have physically developed like that. It seems like Wojo was more about finesse both in practice and the weight room. I feel like we're going to have more of that physical edge with a coach that seems to prioritize the physicality and intensity a bit more.
I hope you're right, brew.
I'm a terrible artist. All the people I draw look like stick figures.
I am tired of my drawings of Marquette players being accurate!
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I'd be curious to know what Todd is thinking right now. It's pretty clear that what Buzz wanted from his programs was radically different than what Wojo wanted. I remember when Steve Prohm saw DJO & Jae in 2012 saying they looked like they belonged at Spring football practice instead of the NCAA Tournament.
With the exception of Theo, who came in built like that, I don't feel like all our seniors have physically developed like that. It seems like Wojo was more about finesse both in practice and the weight room. I feel like we're going to have more of that physical edge with a coach that seems to prioritize the physicality and intensity a bit more.
In all honesty, DJO and Jae came in built like Theo too.
One of the bigger physical transformations was actually under Wojo (Sacar).
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In all honesty, DJO and Jae came in built like Theo too.
One of the bigger physical transformations was actually under Wojo (Sacar).
I was watching older clips of Markus with Rowsey when he was a sophomore and even he filled out very noticeably afterwards his last 2 years. He wasn’t DJO, but Todd built him up well
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symir would work in this system if hes fine being a reserve still. he can actually get up and guard the ball.
No Thanks. With all the transfers going into the portal this year Shaka can, without a doubt, find someone better.
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Exactly. I truly hope SS is recruiting over players like Sy. If he wants to be a part of the excitement....he can be 12th man imo.
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Correct on Sy. If he were in the transfer portal (which he is), would we be saying "I hope that's a guy we can land"?
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In all honesty, DJO and Jae came in built like Theo too.
One of the bigger physical transformations was actually under Wojo (Sacar).
Yeah. Junior Cadougan, Joe Fulce and Erik Williams didn't exactly get swole working with Todd Smith.
Every body is different and everybody's capacity to add muscle is different, and - barring pharmaceutical assistance - highly dependent on genetics. I don't think who the basketball coach is has much, if anything, to do with it.
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Was Todd Smith the SC coach back in the Crean days too? I remember they put out a workout video of Wes Matthews ripping off like pushups off rings with a plate on his back before the draft. The run from Wes/Rel/Nic through Jae had some Dudes.
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Symir seems like a good kid. I wish him nothing but the best at his new school. He shouldn’t have a place on Shaka’s roster
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FWIW, DJ's Insta story has the Shaka arrival video and Shaka's "...can't wait to get started" video.
I'm very curious to see if any players are absent from the presser this afternoon, and also whether Shaka mentions any commitments from the existing roster, incoming recruits or transfers.
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Correct on Sy. If he were in the transfer portal (which he is), would we be saying "I hope that's a guy we can land"?
Circumstantially...quite possibly. We might say "he was a top-50 recruit who never quite panned out but has talent, and one of our likely assistants, Cody Hatt, used to be the head coach at Torrence's prep school, Vermont Academy, so it's a natural fit."
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FWIW, DJ's Insta story has the Shaka arrival video and Shaka's "...can't wait to get started" video.
I'm very curious to see if any players are absent from the presser this afternoon, and also whether Shaka mentions any commitments from the existing roster, incoming recruits or transfers.
I don’t know if they are on campus due to spring break. I’m guessing with Covid, probably not the easiest for them to get back quickly.
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I don’t know if they are on campus due to spring break. I’m guessing with Covid, probably not the easiest for them to get back quickly.
Good point. I hadn't thought of that.
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I don’t know if they are on campus due to spring break. I’m guessing with Covid, probably not the easiest for them to get back quickly.
It's always risky reading too much into social media, but if anyone has publicly been on the Shaka Train, it's DJ Carton.
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Todd Mayo was at Wojo’s press conference so I’m not sure we’ll be able to tell either way on this one.
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Todd Mayo was at Wojo’s press conference so I’m not sure we’ll be able to tell either way on this one.
I thought it wasn't for a couple months in that Wojo expelled Mayo?
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Todd Mayo was at Wojo’s press conference so I’m not sure we’ll be able to tell either way on this one.
My thinking was that having someone "absent" from the presser might be more telling than who is in attendance. But then cheebs09 pointed out that it's Spring Break, so I won't be reading anything into it if anyone is missing.
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I thought it wasn't for a couple months in that Wojo expelled Mayo?
End of July, leaving that roster spot unfilled, to be followed by many more. Shaka needs to get right to adding “his guys” that fit his system.
https://gomarquette.com/news/2014/7/30/Todd_Mayo_Departs_Marquette_Basketball_Program.aspx
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Im pretty sure that there's NO Spring Break this year ! ! ! 8-)
"A letter from Provost Kimo Ah Yun sent to the Marquette community announced the removal of mid-semester and Easter break for the 2021 spring semester."
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Im pretty sure that there's NO Spring Break this year ! ! ! 8-)
"A letter from Provost Kimo Ah Yun sent to the Marquette community announced the removal of mid-semester and Easter break for the 2021 spring semester."
nm.
Edit: I was wrong, I was looking at the graduate dental school calendar.
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I think the initial plans called for no Spring Break, but they revised those later.
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This is false. Spring break was combined with Easter break, and runs from March 27th-April 5th.
They are definitely on spring break. Maybe players would attend via zoom, but I wouldn't expect them to be there in person.
Undergrads are not on spring break. The Dental School is on Spring Break.
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Good point. I hadn't thought of that.
No Spring Break this year. Students given random Tuesdays off for “mental health” to limit the potential for students to leave campus.
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It wouldn't bother me in the least if Perez left.
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End of July, leaving that roster spot unfilled, to be followed by many more. Shaka needs to get right to adding “his guys” that fit his system.
https://gomarquette.com/news/2014/7/30/Todd_Mayo_Departs_Marquette_Basketball_Program.aspx
I seem to remember Todd looking pissed/agitated/disinterested during that press conference, which was interesting since they (again, if I recall correctly) put him right in the middle behind Wojo. Didn't exactly start off on the right foot.
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It's always risky reading too much into social media, but if anyone has publicly been on the Shaka Train, it's DJ Carton.
Because he retweeted and liked 1 post? If anything I would say its troubling that hes the only one that has expressed any sign of anything towards the hire....I wouldnt call that him being on train tho...
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No Spring Break this year. Students given random Tuesdays off for “mental health” to limit the potential for students to leave campus.
Interesting. Well, being wrong is not an uncommon occurrence for me. It would be great if the team is on campus to meet Shaka.
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Perhaps it is better that the players are not there. It would give Shaka the opportunity to present his vision for the program without all of us analyzing the body language of the players while he is talking to us and the press. It has only been 3 days and I'm sure he will address the team individually and as a group when they return from break.
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Im pretty sure that there's NO Spring Break this year ! ! ! 8-)
"A letter from Provost Kimo Ah Yun sent to the Marquette community announced the removal of mid-semester and Easter break for the 2021 spring semester."
Thanks, are you able to confirm if Justin Lewis is still being a locker room cancer?
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Perhaps it is better that the players are not there. It would give Shaka the opportunity to present his vision for the program without all of us analyzing the body language of the players while he is talking to us and the press. It has only been 3 days and I'm sure he will address the team individually and as a group when they return from break.
Im pretty sure your last sentence has already happened
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Because he retweeted and liked 1 post? If anything I would say its troubling that hes the only one that has expressed any sign of anything towards the hire....I wouldnt call that him being on train tho...
Except that's not true. Both Garcia and Lewis have posts since the hire that seem positive.
Again, all social media caveats apply - take it all with a grain of salt.
More importantly, none of them have put their names in the portal yet.
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Yeah. Junior Cadougan, Joe Fulce and Erik Williams didn't exactly get swole working with Todd Smith.
Every body is different and everybody's capacity to add muscle is different, and - barring pharmaceutical assistance - highly dependent on genetics. I don't think who the basketball coach is has much, if anything, to do with it.
Nor Sandy Cohen or Juan Anderson. It seemed there was a tendency after Buzz to recruit weaklings hoping they would man up In a few years.
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Forgot about Oso.
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Im pretty sure your last sentence has already happened
I was going to say the same thing. If he hasn't talked to any of the guys yet, we probably hired the wrong coach.
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Perhaps it is better that the players are not there. It would give Shaka the opportunity to present his vision for the program without all of us analyzing the body language of the players while he is talking to us and the press. It has only been 3 days and I'm sure he will address the team individually and as a group when they return from break.
Im pretty sure your last sentence has already happened
I was going to say the same thing. If he hasn't talked to any of the guys yet, we probably hired the wrong coach.
Me three.
I'd guess he had initial conversations with each of those kids before we even had official confirmation that he was the new coach.
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Me three.
I'd guess he had initial conversations with each of those kids before we even had official confirmation that he was the new coach.
I mean, they had a closed door meeting with the team on Friday. I assume that was it.
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Kam Jones 👀
https://twitter.com/csgkam/status/1376633902975098880?s=21
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Kam Jones 👀
https://twitter.com/csgkam/status/1376633902975098880?s=21
Good to see. I like Kam.
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More good signs
https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1376634741630320646 (https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1376634741630320646)
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Kam Jones 👀
https://twitter.com/csgkam/status/1376633902975098880?s=21
Huh, quite surprised tbh.
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Huh, quite surprised tbh.
Same, especially after he called Wojo the “goat”. Doesn’t look like we’ll be hurting for players who want to play for Shaka. Said the other day, but this will likely lead to some tough conversations with the current group. Don’t think it was a mistake he only mentioned Carton, Garcia, and Lewis in his presser.
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Same, especially after he called Wojo the “goat”. Doesn’t look like we’ll be hurting for players who want to play for Shaka. Said the other day, but this will likely lead to some tough conversations with the current group. Don’t think it was a mistake he only mentioned Carton, Garcia, and Lewis in his presser.
Sort of surprised he didn't mention Osa seeing as he recruited him to TX from HS
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I mean the reporter did specifically mention DJ, Dawson, and Justin in question so that does help a lot with the mention of those 3 specifically.
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Kam Jones 👀
https://twitter.com/csgkam/status/1376633902975098880?s=21
That's an exciting development.
More good signs
https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1376634741630320646 (https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1376634741630320646)
Doubly exciting.
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Are we interested in Rocket Watts?
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Are we interested in Rocket Watts?
I would take it more as positive than DJ said "lets get to work" meaning he'll be around as opposed to actually knowing if Shaka is interested in Watts. But who knows. I'd certainly take Watts!
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Sort of surprised he didn't mention Osa seeing as he recruited him to TX from HS
maybe what he's seen has shown him it's best he didn't get him to UT.
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Are we interested in Rocket Watts?
A 6'2" guard who is a career 26.9% three-point shooter and doesn't want to play the point?
Hmmm. Tough call, but I'm going to say no.
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maybe what he's seen has shown him it's best he didn't get him to UT.
I mean idk what he's seen but he played 38min and was decent against UCLA and looked like an average freshman outside of that.
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Me three.
I'd guess he had initial conversations with each of those kids before we even had official confirmation that he was the new coach.
My apologies that I did not include the phrase in person in my last sentence.
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If Shaka wants Rocket Watts, then I want Rocket Watts.
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Kam Jones 👀
https://twitter.com/csgkam/status/1376633902975098880?s=21
This is very cool because there were those who thought Kam would go elsewhere. Definitely doesn't look like a post from somebody who wants to be anything but a Warrior!
If Shaka wants Rocket Watts, then I want Rocket Watts.
This. Now that Shaka is our coach, I trust him 100% to select the players that will help our program win big.
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Kam Jones 👀
https://twitter.com/csgkam/status/1376633902975098880?s=21
Fantastic. Now I'd love to see similar from Aidoo and Mitchell (and Bates and Joplin).
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Fantastic. Now I'd love to see similar from Aidoo and Mitchell (and Bates and Joplin).
Do we want to bring in a 5-man freshman class or bank a scholie (or two) for Shaka's first full year recruiting for Marquette?
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I mean idk what he's seen but he played 38min and was decent against UCLA and looked like an average freshman outside of that.
which is a problem, considering he's a sophomore.
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Do we want to bring in a 5-man freshman class or bank a scholie (or two) for Shaka's first full year recruiting for Marquette?
Banking scholarships is a thing of the past in my view. Get as many talented guys as you think can contribute. Things sort themselves out so that there is almost always room to take the recruits you really want.
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Do we want to bring in a 5-man freshman class or bank a scholie (or two) for Shaka's first full year recruiting for Marquette?
No point in banking scholie’s these days. Numbers say somebody is going to transfer, especially when “free” transfers becomes a permanent thing.
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Take advantage of the free agent market and only take incoming recruits that you cannot live without.
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which is a problem, considering he's a sophomore.
Huh? This is his freshman year still. He's the same class as Dawson and Lewis
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Huh? This is his freshman year still. He's the same class as Dawson and Lewis
Think they were talking about Watts.
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Think they were talking about Watts.
He quoted this post.
Sort of surprised he didn't mention Osa seeing as he recruited him to TX from HS
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He quoted this post.
Then no idea!
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Huh? This is his freshman year still. He's the same class as Dawson and Lewis
Rocket Watts? He's a sophomore:
https://msuspartans.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/rocket-watts/10825
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Rocket Watts? He's a sophomore:
https://msuspartans.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/rocket-watts/10825
I don't think you meant to quote me when you responded to me or you misread my post...
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He didn't get Joey the ball enough. I like him.
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This is very cool because there were those who thought Kam would go elsewhere. Definitely doesn't look like a post from somebody who wants to be anything but a Warrior!
This. Now that Shaka is our coach, I trust him 100% to select the players that will help our program win big.
here’s my rub on Jones. He has no outside game. That release is grade school weak. Now, Vander didn’t exactly have a pretty...or consistent...outside shot either, and some have said Jones’ game is more-so slashing, cutting. But I’d like to think Shaka might do better here. Or, maybe Jones is a RS candidate to develop?
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here’s my rub on Jones. He has no outside game. That release is grade school weak. Now, Vander didn’t exactly have a pretty...or consistent...outside shot either, and some have said Jones’ game is more-so slashing, cutting. But I’d like to think Shaka might do better here. Or, maybe Jones is a RS candidate to develop?
How many times have you seen Kam play?
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Take advantage of the free agent market and only take incoming recruits that you cannot live without.
Like a dead eye shooter.
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It appears Carton is coming back
DJ Carton
@DJCarton
Welcome! Let’s get started Eyes @CoachShakaSmart
https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1376672717215309825
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It appears Carton is coming back
DJ Carton
@DJCarton
Welcome! Let’s get started Eyes @CoachShakaSmart
https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1376672717215309825
Massive. And not only that but has been public about getting other guys here (whether we'd want a Rocket Watts for not). Crucial start, now work on the Garcia and Lewis and start getting new and re-commitments racked up.
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The Hound
You build around DJ. The other pieces are much easier. I believe that in ten years DJ is going to be very thankful that Shaka came to MU. As importantly, I believe DJ is going to be the building block for Shaka era.
Jump on board the train, folks. MU hired a big time coach and a big time leader.
#keepthehair
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By my count, if we assume that Sy and Aidoo aren't coming but everything else stays the same, we've got four open slots, right?
So, if Bates and Joplin came, that would leave us two more slots for transfers.
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I think it is interesting that we have heard from Kam but nothing from Stevie.
It seems to me that Kam might be a better fit for what Shaka wants from guards with his size and length. Bates also fits that description. Mitchell as I recall is shorter and isn't considered as athletic.
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I think it is interesting that we have heard from Kam but nothing from Stevie.
It seems to me that Kam might be a better fit for what Shaka wants from guards with his size and length. Bates also fits that description. Mitchell as I recall is shorter and isn't considered as athletic.
Really? That's a surprising take on Stevie, I only know Nova fans were ticked that they let a prospect they considered a huge sleeper get away.
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Kould Shaka bee interested inn Tyrese, and vice versa, hey?
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Kould Shaka bee interested inn Tyrese, and vice versa, hey?
That would be kinda awesome
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Kould Shaka bee interested inn Tyrese, and vice versa, hey?
It’s possible, but TJO was the link to many Wisconsin players that went to ISU. He hasn’t been there awhile, but I don’t think it’s automatic that Hunter reopens his recruitment.
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Long line for Tamar Bates:
Tipton reports Bates being contacted by Kentucky, Mizzou, Gonzaga, Washington and Illinois.
No mention of MU yet.
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I think it is interesting that we have heard from Kam but nothing from Stevie.
It seems to me that Kam might be a better fit for what Shaka wants from guards with his size and length. Bates also fits that description. Mitchell as I recall is shorter and isn't considered as athletic.
He's basically a Gillespie style player with more athleticism. Which I would take every day.
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Long line for Tamar Bates:
Tipton reports Bates being contacted by Kentucky, Mizzou, Gonzaga, Washington and Illinois.
No mention of MU yet.
I wouldn’t put too much stock in that. Shaka may be giving a bit of space to respect Texas.
He mentioned wanting to play for an African-American head coach. I would think Missouri is our biggest competition based on that and the fact he’s from Kansas City.
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I wouldn’t put too much stock in that. Shaka may be giving a bit of space to respect Texas.
He mentioned wanting to play for an African-American head coach. I would think Missouri is our biggest competition based on that and the fact he’s from Kansas City.
Agreed that Cuonzo is likely our biggest competition. May have just be lip service, but Shaka briefly mentioned that he has already reached out to "future recruits" about how Marquette is a great place. I would assume that means David, Tamar, and Emarion Ellis.
Bummer about Aidoo, but that one felt tenuous as it was. Hopefully he reconsiders--but it feels like that ship has sailed. Admittedly, given his track record I have full faith in Shaka's ability to recruit impact bigs.
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Sign me up for bringing in Bates.
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https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/1377659585721425924?s=20
His reply to his comments might give an idea into what Dawson needs to think over before making a decision.
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https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/1377659585721425924?s=20
His reply to his comments might give an idea into what Dawson needs to think over before making a decision.
You guys probably shouldn't be expecting every current player to make an official announcement that they are staying. I don't know if they will or not, but they certainly don't have to.
Also, here are the comments:
Darren Wolfson
@DWolfsonKSTP
I wouldn't over-analyze. Shaka was early to offer Dawson when he was at Texas. But Shaka's offense is way, way better for guards. So, Dawson will have to weigh it all, plus he could test the NBA waters. I do think he eventually is an NBA player.
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You guys probably shouldn't be expecting every current player to make an official announcement that they are staying. I don't know if they will or not, but they certainly don't have to.
Also, here are the comments:
Darren Wolfson
@DWolfsonKSTP
I wouldn't over-analyze. Shaka was early to offer Dawson when he was at Texas. But Shaka's offense is way, way better for guards. So, Dawson will have to weigh it all, plus he could test the NBA waters. I do think he eventually is an NBA player.
Each day that passes, the more hopeful I get we won’t have a ton of transfers. Especially for Garcia and Lewis. They very easily could have put their name in once they me with Shaka. Checked that box and gotten on with the process. The fact they aren’t in the portal yet gives me hope.
Obviously, there could be reasons they aren’t in the portal yet if they plan to be. But the longer it goes, the more hopeful I am that Shaka is successfully re-recruiting them.
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It’s hard to believe that Shaka’s offense is more guard-friendly than a Wojo’s. Garcia committed to MU at a time when Markus was dominating the touches.
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You guys probably shouldn't be expecting every current player to make an official announcement that they are staying. I don't know if they will or not, but they certainly don't have to.
Also, here are the comments:
Darren Wolfson
@DWolfsonKSTP
I wouldn't over-analyze. Shaka was early to offer Dawson when he was at Texas. But Shaka's offense is way, way better for guards. So, Dawson will have to weigh it all, plus he could test the NBA waters. I do think he eventually is an NBA player.
That's not the guy whose comments you want to pay attention to. I don't mean this in the wrong way, but a total dolt. And, that comment is just nonsense that writers / TV people throw out just to say words. Means nada and is factually dumb.
Let's go back a few years when Shaka brings in a 6'9" transfer from a mid major and then let's him - Dylan Osetkowski - play a huge role in the offense... another bigger role guy then... now in the NBA... Mo Bamba. So, yeah.. whatever.
PS - Shaka just had a 6'10" pogo stick from Minnesota finish off his fourth season at Texas... goes by the name of Jericho Sims... alumnus of D1 Minnesota.
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That's not the guy whose comments you want to pay attention to. I don't mean this in the wrong way, but a total dolt. And, that comment is just nonsense that writers / TV people throw out just to say words. Means nada and is factually dumb.
Let's go back a few years when Shaka brings in a 6'9" transfer from a mid major and then let's him - Dylan Osetkowski - play a huge role in the offense... another bigger role guy then... now in the NBA... Mo Bamba. So, yeah.. whatever.
PS - Shaka just had a 6'10" pogo stick from Minnesota finish off his fourth season at Texas... goes by the name of Jericho Sims... alumnus of D1 Minnesota.
Wolfson also just called the Gophers newest commit from W&M an "eite shooter"
When people called him out on the guy shooting below 30% in 3 out of 4 years.
He the backed it up by saying "In my opinion if you lead your conference in shooting 1 year, you are an elite shooter".
Guy is always punching bagged around the Minny area.
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Yeah don’t put much stock into what Doogie reports. He paints himself as in the know but I don’t know that he has a proven track record that backs it up.
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Short version:
Staying on the Minnesota topic.. a 2022 some of you will remember from Marquette's involved is Prince Aligbe. I believe Texas talked to him early on, but no offer. He's a ~6'6" two-way wing... if I had to comp him to someone recently at MU, it would be Sacar. More advanced offensively at this point in time, though, and bigger. But, really gets after it defensively, while being a high flyer on offense.
Has played for Minnehaha and Sizzle, so obviously has been on the floor with elite talent and done well no matter what is asked of him. His size, athleticism and work ethic helps me envision how he could do well in a Shaka Smart defense.
He's been a man above boys physically for awhile, and that's always a watch-out for me (e.g., guys look better than they are because they're playing with little kids).. but, he keeps elevating his game. Would love for Shaka to take a long look.
Longer version:
Lots of stories from this last year - some wild, wild stuff. In Minnesota we were able to have a fairly long AAU season that extended into October. Our 17U Late Night Hoops team had a solid season which wrapped up with a 4 week (2 games/week) league in September and October. We surprised a bit in weeks 1 and 2, going 4-0. In week 3, Sizzle joined the league. They played a very good team - Minnesota Comets - in their first game and held on to win by I think 3 points. Close game.
We played Comets next while Sizzle watched. We handled them pretty well. Never was close. We're now 5-0.
Chet Holgrem had said he was sitting out the AAU season due to covid concerns. He was at the game watching us... as time is winding down, he starts stretching. I noticed and talked to the other coach with me... 'wth is Chet doing? Is this guy gonna actually play his first game of the year???'
Sure enough, he did. Ouch. Sizzle dominated us early on... things evened out after we settled down, but yeeeesh. I think six of their guys (filled with D1 talent, including Prince) dunked on us. We were generally a good defensive team.. but.. not that game.
Anyway, it was still a fun experience... Prince got us good.. Chet did.. and so did a bunch of their other talented kids.. meanwhile, their coach was Randy Carter, who I idolized when I was in high school and he was at the U of Minnesota... weeks later, Sizzle would appear on the ESPN networks nationally a couple of times... and dominate.
Here's a video from that game... you'll see our brutal defense.. but some nice highlights of Prince Aligbe (#10) and the makers of the video actually showed even single one of our players make a basket, which I thought was kind. Finally, during the season post-game handshakes were 'outlawed'. But after beating us up, Chet actually came over and gave a fist bump to all the players and coaches - I thought it was a very nice gesture... can't wait to see what the future holds for him.
https://www.youtube.com/v/gkzILK2VLco
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Good stuff, JayBee.
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Welcome back Jay Bee.
Curious your thoughts on the Shaka hire.
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JB-you da man!!
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how many JB kiss ass posts we need tho
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As reported in Transfer Portal Thread , MU wooing Jamal
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=61499.msg1336799#msg1336799
Kind of an interesting turn of events.
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how many JB kiss ass posts we need tho
You’re just jealous JB
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Have not seen this posted anywhere else but did catch this exchange on twitter. Jennifer Carton account looks legit as DJ's mother since both DJ and others connected with the program follow her. Appears that she's saying he's staying and that those advocating his messaging of staying via his social media posts are correct.
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Yeah...that's DJ's mom. At least she isn't going after fans on Twitter.
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That’s actually pretty awesome. Seem like a close knit family.
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That’s actually pretty awesome. Seem like a close knit family.
Agreed. DJ seems like an amazing young man, and his mom sounds pretty amazing too. I'm proud to have them as part of the MU family.
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More like - at least there are not some dumbass fans she needs to go after on Twitter at the moment.
Yeah...that's DJ's mom. At least she isn't going after fans on Twitter.
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More like - at least there are not some dumbass fans she needs to go after on Twitter at the moment.
She can be pretty indiscriminate at times, and has a tendency to escalate situations. Players & their families interacting with fans on social media or sites like this is rarely a good look and should be discouraged by the athletic department.
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She can be pretty indiscriminate at times, and has a tendency to escalate situations. Players & their families interacting with fans on social media or sites like this is rarely a good look and should be discouraged by the athletic department.
Agreed. Can’t win.
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She can be pretty indiscriminate at times, and has a tendency to escalate situations. Players & their families interacting with fans on social media or sites like this is rarely a good look and should be discouraged by the athletic department.
When you're the parent of a kid with hard core depression lmk....
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When you're the parent of a kid with hard core depression lmk....
I'm sure your parent helicoptering every critical fan on Twitter and drawing more attention to the exchange is super helpful. ::)
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I'm sure your parent helicoptering every critical fan on Twitter and drawing more attention to the exchange is super helpful. ::)
Again you have no idea what you're talking about. When he calls you from college telling you he wants to kill himself lmk.
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Again you have no idea what you're talking about. When he calls you from college telling you he wants to kill himself lmk.
Have you followed her Twitter exchanges and might the social media itself be part of the problem?
And regardless of DJ's situation, family getting into it with fans doesn't end well. We've seen it here and on other forms of social media. It's a bad look for the family, the fans, and the athletic department.
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Have you followed her Twitter exchanges and might the social media itself be part of the problem?
And regardless of DJ's situation, family getting into it with fans doesn't end well. We've seen it here and on other forms of social media. It's a bad look for the family, the fans, and the athletic department.
I'm talking from personal experience. Again you don't know the F about this. Stick to analytics, hope none of your children go through this, you have no idea.
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Again you have no idea what you're talking about. When he calls you from college telling you he wants to kill himself lmk.
You can be a supportive parent and not come off like a defensive helicopter mom on Twitter.
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To me, the big question is, why would any fan feel the need to follow a player’s parent on social media. Take a step back. It’s kind of creepy.
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You can be a supportive parent and not come off like a defensive helicopter mom on Twitter.
Again you have no idea what she is doing. Have you gone to therapy with a child that has depression and has shown tendency for suicide? If not don't talk about what you don't know.
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Again you have no idea what she is doing. Have you gone to therapy with a child that has depression and has shown tendency for suicide? If not don't talk about what you don't know.
Yes..but without the suicidal issues. Probably best to try to manage your adult son’s access to social media rather than fighting social media battles you can’t win.
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Yes..but without the suicidal issues. Probably best to try to manage your adult son’s access to social media rather than fighting social media battles you can’t win.
In fact in my experience, she handles this about as poorly as you can handle this.
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Yes..but without the suicidal issues. Probably best to try to manage your adult son’s access to social media rather than fighting social media battles you can’t win.
My lord, you don't understand why or what is being done. Again when you have to deal with it go to therapy and are told what to do then chime in else STFU because you have no idea and trust me you don't, nor I wish that you have that burden.
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My lord, you don't understand why or what is being done. Again when you have to deal with it go to therapy and are told what to do then chime in else STFU because you have no idea and trust me you don't, nor I wish that you have that burden.
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Sorry but I won’t STFU. She’s being ridiculous. Twitter wars you can’t win.
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🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
Sorry but I won’t STFU. She’s being ridiculous. Twitter wars you can’t win.
I don't argue about things I have no experience in and you shouldn't. It is not what you think, but you be you. Again hopefully you don't have to go through it.
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I don't argue about things I have no experience in and you shouldn't. It is not what you think, but you be you. Again hopefully you don't have to go through it.
You certainly seem to be arguing a lot for someone who claims to not argue about things.
So she’s not the only one being ridiculous.
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You certainly seem to be arguing a lot for someone who claims to not argue about things.
So she’s not the only one being ridiculous.
Maybe you should have the experience so you can talk about it. Wow you're ignorant.
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I don't argue about things I have no experience in and you shouldn't. It is not what you think, but you be you. Again hopefully you don't have to go through it.
I've yet to see any compelling argument how her searching out fans on Twitter to go after is helpful.
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I've yet to see any compelling argument how her searching out fans on Twitter to go after is helpful.
Right. But if you don’t have a child with mental health issues you can’t criticize. 🙄🙄🙄
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I don't argue about things I have no experience in and you shouldn't. It is not what you think, but you be you. Again hopefully you don't have to go through it.
Frankly you’re assuming no one on here has similar experiences. Well my son deals with depression and I wouldn’t act like she does on Twitter. However, that’s probably irrelevant because the fact that her son struggled with depression isn’t an excuse for her bad behavior.
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Maybe you should have the experience so you can talk about it. Wow you're ignorant.
Actually you are the one who is being quite ignorant here.
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Jesus....please just all of you give it a rest already. You’ve made your respective points now move on this thread is not about this
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Nm
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To me, the big question is, why would any fan feel the need to follow a player’s parent on social media. Take a step back. It’s kind of creepy.
Easily the most reasonable post here.
Though maybe let's not vilify parents for standing up for their kids.
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Easily the most reasonable post here.
Though maybe let's not vilify parents for standing up for their kids.
I mean...standing up for your kids on social media isn’t exactly a point of pride. If the kid is upset by social media, he should probably stay off social media. It’s not hard.
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I mean...standing up for your kids on social media isn’t exactly a point of pride. If the kid is upset by social media, he should probably stay off social media. It’s not hard.
OK.
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To me, the big question is, why would any fan feel the need to follow a player’s parent on social media. Take a step back. It’s kind of creepy.
That's the thing, she goes out of her way to seek out conversations and inject herself. You don't have to follow her to end up engaged in such an exchange. She goes out of her way to find fans to go after.
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I mean...standing up for your kids on social media isn’t exactly a point of pride. If the kid is upset by social media, he should probably stay off social media. It’s not hard.
Pretty stupid post.
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That's the thing, she goes out of her way to seek out conversations and inject herself. You don't have to follow her to end up engaged in such an exchange. She goes out of her way to find fans to go after.
Exactly, let’s not make this out to be fans purposely engaging her when it’s the exact opposite. Again, her son’s struggles aren’t an excuse for her bad behavior.
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Pretty stupid post.
Not really. Going after others on social media for your kid isn’t really the best way to handle a situation. Someone posting on Twitter that DJ played lousy and having his mom jump in and engage with a fan to defend him is a bad look.
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Pretty stupid post.
Not really. Just realistic. Fighting your kid’s social media battles never works.
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Not really. Going after others on social media for your kid isn’t really the best way to handle a situation. Someone posting on Twitter that DJ played lousy and having his mom jump in and engage with a fan to defend him is a bad look.
It’s not just a bad look. It’s counter productive.
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Not really. Just realistic. Fighting your kid’s social media battles never works.
I don't disagree with that but that wasn't really the point. Someone shouldn't have to stop doing something because other people are complete pieces of sh#t. It's just excusing that behavior.
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I don't disagree with that but that wasn't really the point. Someone shouldn't have to stop doing something because other people are complete pieces of sh#t. It's just excusing that behavior.
The point is that people are going to be pieces of crap regardless. Standing up and fighting for your kid isn’t going to change that. It’s like fighting the tide. You just can’t win.
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The point is that people are going to be pieces of crap regardless. Standing up and fighting for your kid isn’t going to change that. It’s like fighting the tide. You just can’t win.
Again, I don't take issue with that. The point I was disagreeing with is that DJ should stay off social because of it. I see where you're coming from but I don't agree with it.
We also don't know if there's something more to it. Is she just being protective or is backing him up helpful for him? Yeah, that probably sounds a little silly but I don't have the personal experience to know for sure.
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That's the thing, she goes out of her way to seek out conversations and inject herself. You don't have to follow her to end up engaged in such an exchange. She goes out of her way to find fans to go after.
To piggyback off of this, people do not follow her: rather, she personally searches each and every mention of her son and attacks that person with the anger of 1,000 suns. When I commented "who even cares anymore" on the @MarquetteMBB tweet after the Seton Hall loss (not necessary, definitely never saw Theo or DJ tagged in said tweet, but about as meh a tweet as you'll see on those threads), and Theo responded "STFU", DJ's mom was the one seeking out comments and telling ME to go to hell for....explaining to Theo that my apathy was with the coaching and not the players/that I always respected his willingness to play through injuries. Basically that I was a "piece of crap" for not I guess "sticking to my guns"? When my intent was certainly not to take personal cheap shots at individual players.
The irony is that just days before, when some monstrous troll was tagging DJ in tweets about how he sucks and should be ashamed of himself, EYE was the one coming to DJ's defense and reporting said troll for being a complete pretty boy. I won't even begin to assume all that DJ goes through mentally, and it's admirable he's outspoken about it and has been a great representative of Marquette. At the same time, DJ's mom is incredibly immature and toxic on a platform that is already reeking with immaturity and toxicity, and she would do herself and her son a gigantic favor by not engaging with every "DJ Carton" "D.J. Carton" "DeeJay Carton" manual twitter search she can find.
That CANNOT be healthy for her or for DJ to be fighting each and every idiot on twitter. Like brew said, it brings unnecessary attention to things that otherwise would just be lost to the twitter void. And the ones that do get traction are almost always dealt with by random, supportive Marquette fans who always have DJ's back.
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Thank goodness she’s not on MU scoop
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the last few pages of this string of posts should be deleted... 🤪
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the last few pages of this string of posts should be deleted... 🤪
Seconded.
Bashing a player's mom, no matter how righteous you think you are, is very Badger fan-esque of Scoop.
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Yet another scoop thread gone of the rails. Who could have predicted?
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Agreed that Cuonzo is likely our biggest competition. May have just be lip service, but Shaka briefly mentioned that he has already reached out to "future recruits" about how Marquette is a great place. I would assume that means David, Tamar, and Emarion Ellis.
Bummer about Aidoo, but that one felt tenuous as it was. Hopefully he reconsiders--but it feels like that ship has sailed. Admittedly, given his track record I have full faith in Shaka's ability to recruit impact bigs.
Missouri just picked up three guard transfers. I don't know much about the rest of their roster, but this could lessen their need for Bates.
Ball State transfer Jarron Coleman picks the Tigers (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/ball-state-transfer-jarron-coleman-picks-the-tigers/ar-BB1fh9gA?ocid=msedgntp)
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Bates and Joplin are Shaka’s first tests as coach and I expect him to pass. Both seem to want to play for Shaka and have to assume Marquette is now the leader for both. I will be surprised if both don’t end up here.
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Bates and Joplin are Shaka’s first tests as coach and I expect him to pass. Both seem to want to play for Shaka and have to assume Marquette is now the leader for both. I will be surprised if both don’t end up here.
Agree on all of this.
Come to Milwaukee, young men. The sun always shines, it's always warm, the Greek gets his Freak on, and Shaka is the new king.
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To piggyback off of this, people do not follow her: rather, she personally searches each and every mention of her son and attacks that person with the anger of 1,000 suns. When I commented "who even cares anymore" on the @MarquetteMBB tweet after the Seton Hall loss (not necessary, definitely never saw Theo or DJ tagged in said tweet, but about as meh a tweet as you'll see on those threads), and Theo responded "STFU", DJ's mom was the one seeking out comments and telling ME to go to hell for....explaining to Theo that my apathy was with the coaching and not the players/that I always respected his willingness to play through injuries. Basically that I was a "piece of crap" for not I guess "sticking to my guns"? When my intent was certainly not to take personal cheap shots at individual players.
The irony is that just days before, when some monstrous troll was tagging DJ in tweets about how he sucks and should be ashamed of himself, EYE was the one coming to DJ's defense and reporting said troll for being a complete pretty boy. I won't even begin to assume all that DJ goes through mentally, and it's admirable he's outspoken about it and has been a great representative of Marquette. At the same time, DJ's mom is incredibly immature and toxic on a platform that is already reeking with immaturity and toxicity, and she would do herself and her son a gigantic favor by not engaging with every "DJ Carton" "D.J. Carton" "DeeJay Carton" manual twitter search she can find.
That CANNOT be healthy for her or for DJ to be fighting each and every idiot on twitter. Like brew said, it brings unnecessary attention to things that otherwise would just be lost to the twitter void. And the ones that do get traction are almost always dealt with by random, supportive Marquette fans who always have DJ's back.
She thanks you for mansplaining how she should deal with criticism of her son.
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I know it...don’t tweet at players and family members....nothing good will come of it
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I know it...don’t tweet at players and family members....nothing good will come of it
This right here.
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This right here.
Even better. Don't Twitter at all. IT IS A CESSPOOL OF NON CRITICAL THINKING
people.
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Wish we had player news from Shacka instead of the garbage spewed here.
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Both Gates and Joplin would be prime time gets for MU.
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Boring anymore announcements the roster currently stands at:
Guards Returning: DJ Carton, Greg Elliott, Dexter Akanno, Jose Perez
Guards Incoming: Stevie Mitchell, Kam Jones
Forwards Returning: Justin Lewis, Dawson Garcia, Oso
I took the positions of Marquette’s roster. As it currently stands the roster is heavy guard but talent wise has 2 of the best players forwards which will help. There are 4 open slots.
Recruits with interest:
Tamar Bates SG 6’4” 175 56th ranked (quoted saying he was committed to Shaka)
David Joplin PF 6’7” 215 114 ranked (Lives in Brookfield was interested playing at Marquette but no offer came)
Jonas Aidoo C 6’11” 215 60 ranked (Opened recruiting but Stevie Mitchell still talks with him and is hopeful he joins)
Transfers with interest I have only listed those that we have made short lists not initial feelers to:
Noah Gurley F 6’8” 210 from Furman (top 8 with power teams)
If anyone has other transfers or recruits that we become serious players with let me know and I’ll update. All players on current roster assumed to be returning until otherwise stated.
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Boring anymore announcements the roster currently stands at:
Guards Returning: DJ Carton, Greg Elliott, Dexter Akanno, Jose Perez
Guards Incoming: Stevie Mitchell, Kam Jones
Forwards Returning: Justin Lewis, Dawson Garcia, Oso
I took the positions of Marquette’s roster. As it currently stands the roster is heavy guard but talent wise has 2 of the best players forwards which will help. There are 4 open slots.
Recruits with interest:
Tamar Bates SG 6’4” 175 56th ranked (quoted saying he was committed to Shaka)
David Joplin PF 6’7” 215 114 ranked (Lives in Brookfield was interested playing at Marquette but no offer came)
Jonas Aidoo C 6’11” 215 60 ranked (Opened recruiting but Stevie Mitchell still talks with him and is hopeful he joins)
Transfers with interest I have only listed those that we have made short lists not initial feelers to:
Noah Gurley F 6’8” 210 from Furman (top 8 with power teams)
If anyone has other transfers or recruits that we become serious players with let me know and I’ll update. All players on current roster assumed to be returning until otherwise stated.
I threw some in the Recruiting thread as well for transfers.