Satchel to MU!!!

[TVDirector]

You did, yes.  Hunt, however, did not.

And yes, I'm pretty happy.  Thank you for asking!

Although... first he's reported as 7'.  Then he's 6'11.  Now you're saying 6'10.  Are you sure you're factually correct in saying 6'10?

SO. CONFUSING.

plus, Scout has him at 6'9"

[Benny B]

With all due respect you really do need to get better photos of the new recruits. The ones you have now look like police artist sketches.

That's meant to keep the UW posers off this board.


Interesting side note: I had to write the above five times.... My iPad keeps autocorrecting "UW" to "UWM."

[mr.MUskie]

He is awfully big for a switchable?

His father thinks he should play the 2.

[willie warrior]

plus, Scout has him at 6'9"

By the time this gets done, we will find out that he is Mo Acker's "little" cousin.

[willie warrior]

Anybody out there have factual info on this fellow? Stats, etc. What is his actual height? He will likely play significant minutes at the 5 next year. Does he have good shot blocking ability? Is there a good link out there that tells us more?

[GGGG]

I think Scout has older stats.  Everything else I have seen says 6'11" or 7', and around 240-250.

He hustles...plays decent defense...but isn't terribly refined on the offensive end.  I wouldn't count on him for huge minutes next year.  I wouldn't doubt that Buzz looks for a graduate transfer or a JUCO big of some sort.  Otherwise we will be playing small a lot.

[94Warrior]

A quick interview with Pierce from back in August...  It gives some insight, plus shows MU wasn't even in the picture 3 months ago.

http://dukeblogger.com/a-few-minutes-with-2014-center-prospect-satchel-pierce/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Excellent news! Welcome to the family Mr. Pierce. Can't wait to see you banging in the post.

I'm loving this. Assuming no transfers, declarations, or acts of god, we already know who 7 out of the 13 players will be for our 2017 team. It's looking like a starting lineup of Noskowiak, Hill, Cohen, Shayok, and Pierce with Harris and Flory coming off the bench.

[77ncaachamps]

I just looked at the NBA Top 100 Camp and recognized a name: Alonzo Mourning.

Were we on his radar?

Interesting clip (second one) I believe...
http://youtu.be/a7ezgutyqws

[Eldon]

Excellent news! Welcome to the family Mr. Pierce. Can't wait to see you banging in the post.

I'm loving this. Assuming no transfers, declarations, or acts of god, we already know who 7 out of the 13 players will be for our 2017 team. It's looking like a starting lineup of Noskowiak, Hill, Cohen, Shayok, and Pierce with Harris and Flory coming off the bench.

Actually 8-Professor Otule should still have decent defense come 2017.

[4everwarriors]

Excellent news! Welcome to the family Mr. Pierce. Can't wait to see you banging in the post.

I'm loving this. Assuming no transfers, declarations, or acts of god, we already know who 7 out of the 13 players will be for our 2017 team. It's looking like a starting lineup of Noskowiak, Hill, Cohen, Shayok, and Pierce with Harris and Flory coming off the bench.

The only dude I know of who's "banging the post" around here is F*ckin'. And, that ain't a pretty sight, ya know?

[tower912]

I am not looking for huge numbers from him next year.   If he can guard the post, rebound, finish around the rim on either rebounds or dump off passes from a slashing guard/forward, make free throws, I will be happy.   Long term, I hope he has the ability to establish in the post like Otule with hands like Gardner.   That combination will make him a presence.  

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/satchel-pierce

edit:   Another video of Satchel.   Big kid, big body, seems comfortable with his size, not gawky or clumsy, a frame that definitely can have some muscle added.

[Newsdreams]

Actually 8-Professor Otule should still have decent defense come 2017.

9 remember Diamond Stone. Already committed just hasn't announced.

[MUWarrior4Life]

Welcome to Warrior Nation Mr Pierce!!!

[Markusquette]

[4everwarriors]

Has he actually put the ol' John Hancock on his LOI yet? Better jet on out to PA and get that done pronto, hey?

[wadesworld]

9 remember Diamond Stone. Already committed just hasn't announced.

Fact. And the unnamed 2016 recruit.

[Markusquette]

Satchel finished with 24 and 11 in his team's victory.  His birthday is today as well.  Seems like a great weekend for him!