Western Michigan transfer turns down MU

[Dawson Rental]

Another example of Buzz beating the bushes.  It must suck to be a fan of an MAC team.

Darius Paul, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward, was the MAC Freshman of the Year averaging 10.4 points and 5.7 rebounds last season.  It's probably not surprising that he decided to transfer to Illinois given that his brother, Brandon is graduating from there.  Darius also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9243427/darius-paul-transfer-western-michigan-broncos-illinois-illini

[Pakuni]

Another example of Buzz beating the bushes.  It must suck to be a fan of an MAC team.

Darius Paul, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward, was the MAC Freshman of the Year averaging 10.4 points and 5.7 rebounds last season.  It's probably not surprising that he decided to transfer to Illinois given that his brother, Brandon is graduating from there.  Darius also had offers from Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and others since receiving his release from Western Michigan.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9243427/darius-paul-transfer-western-michigan-broncos-illinois-illini

MU was involved with him out of high school, but ultimately backed off after landing Steve Taylor.

[SaveOD238]

His brother Brandon committed to Illinois very early, and there was never any doubt about where he wanted to go (he was two years behind me in high school).  I'm guessing Darius felt the same way and would have gone to Chambana right away if they had offered him.  Nobody else had a chance once Illinois offered.

Of course, it was Steve Taylor's Simeon team that beat Paul and Warren in the state title game two years back.  So we got the better end of the deal!

[Sunbelt15]

Keep hitting the bushes Buzz!!

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

His brother Brandon committed to Illinois very early, and there was never any doubt about where he wanted to go (he was two years behind me in high school).  I'm guessing Darius felt the same way and would have gone to Chambana right away if they had offered him.  Nobody else had a chance once Illinois offered.

Of course, it was Steve Taylor's Simeon team that beat Paul and Warren in the state title game two years back.  So we got the better end of the deal!

Brandon Paul was long gone before that Warren team went to the finals.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Wait just realized you were talking about Darius nevermind. That Warren team was so long. Their entire lineup was over 6'6" 

[BrewCity83]

His brother Cliff Paul seems to be happy at State Farm.