Faust

[Clam Crowder]

With Faust eliminating us could that possibly mean that Harrison's decision may be Marquette after all? Timing of the 2 things just seems to hint at that

[OhioGoldenEagle]

No.  I highly doubt that Harrison called Faust and told him he was committing to MU.  Just coincidence.  And on that front, I'm not optimistic about Harrison committing to MU before his official visit this weekend.  I see that visit getting canceled on Thursday.  (Hope i am wrong of course)

[Clam Crowder]

Im not saying Faust would call...that would be stupid as anything to think, I am wondering if Buzz cooled on Faust seeing as Buzz knew we could get Harrison. Doubtful I know but any optimism is good optimism

[OhioGoldenEagle]

You don't cool on a 5-star prospect in Faust just because Harrison is planning on committing.  You take the best players you can regardless of position.....especially when Buzz's philosophy is interchangeable guys that play multiple positions.

The only way this would be is if Buzz knew of Harrison committing AND one of the other crucial targets wanting to committ (ie. Shaw).  Then I could see Buzz telling Faust that his scholarships are consumed.  This is a HIGHLY unlikely scenario.

[Lennys Tap]

You don't cool on a 5-star prospect in Faust just because Harrison is planning on committing.  You take the best players you can regardless of position.....especially when Buzz's philosophy is interchangeable guys that play multiple positions.

The only way this would be is if Buzz knew of Harrison committing AND one of the other crucial targets wanting to committ (ie. Shaw).  Then I could see Buzz telling Faust that his scholarships are consumed.  This is a HIGHLY unlikely scenario.

Of course the notion that Buzz would "cool" on a 5 star is absurd. That said, MU has 3 scholarships available and it seems likely they won't all go to wings. With Anderson already in the fold, it's certainly possible that Buzz told Faust, Harrison, Hood, Henry, etc that the one remaining "wing" schollie was first come, first serve. Given that scenario, it's possible that Harrison, Hood, or Henry has indicated he's coming and therefore Faust (a longshot anyway) is out. Far from likely, mind you, but possible.

[MarkCharles]

Its probably not the case, but I don't find it as far-fetched an idea as ohiogoldeneagle does. It at least makes sense. If Buzz knew he had a guy like Harrison ready to commit, its perfectly logical that he would give a guy like Faust, who probably has a higher upside, the chance to decide. I know Buzz talks a lot about getting the best players, and "the 5 toughest guys will start", but the man is no fool. He knows this team needs size in the worst way. I honestly wouldn't be that surprised if he made it an absolute must that he gets a big in this class.

I know they are all great players, and Buzz loves his switchables, but is there really room on this roster for 3 more shooting guards? Thats not what I want out of this class at all. In my perfect world, Juan Anderson would be the smallest guy we sign this year.