Dashonte Riley? Which 2 schools?

[GGGG]

Look, I understand I do not know the whole story, but it is clear that Buzz told the family (for whatever reason) that Marquette was no longer interested and that got out into the press.  It is also clear that Buzz contacted them later and said that Marquette was still interested and that also got out into the press.  Am I wrong about that?

If not, than I think Buzz still screwed it up.

[Pakuni]

Look, I understand I do not know the whole story, but it is clear that Buzz told the family (for whatever reason) that Marquette was no longer interested and that got out into the press.  It is also clear that Buzz contacted them later and said that Marquette was still interested and that also got out into the press.  Am I wrong about that?

If not, than I think Buzz still screwed it up.

So, in other words, your postion is "Whatever happened ... Buzz screwed up."

Also, it is not at all clear that Buzz contacted them later and said MU still was interested. To the contrary, much of the talk out there is that Wilson contacted Buzz after MU had decided to move on.

[GGGG]

Pakuni, if that is indeed the case, that Wilson contacted Buzz and not vice versa, than I am wrong.  Otherwise, I think going back and forth on MU's interest was dumb.

[The Man in Gold]

Now that this thread is officially way off topic ... is there any confirmed news if Riley has set a date to announce or is still "next week?"

[bma725]

Now that this thread is officially way off topic ... is there any confirmed news if Riley has set a date to announce or is still "next week?"

Nothing has been officially confirmed because Riley and his family have shut down and aren't talking to any reporters or any one connected with any recruiting site. 

Usually that's a sign that a decision is coming quickly, but you never know

[The Man in Gold]

Nothing has been officially confirmed because Riley and his family have shut down and aren't talking to any reporters or any one connected with any recruiting site. 

Usually that's a sign that a decision is coming quickly, but you never know

Thanks bma.

[downtown85]

Nothing has been officially confirmed because Riley and his family have shut down and aren't talking to any reporters or any one connected with any recruiting site. 

Usually that's a sign that a decision is coming quickly, but you never know

He is waiting for World Wide Wes to get back from a business trip to tell him where to go.  It looks like Memphis will get him, then. 

[HoopsMalone]

We already have players like Wilson at MU coming next year.  Butler, Hayward, Erik Williams, and Jeronne Maymon are all going to be vying for minutes at the SG, SF, and PF  (though obviously Maymon will not play SG, but you get the picture).  Only 3 can start, but Byucks looks legit and will get minutes.  So why not really push for Riley over Wilson?  All talented players are nice, but I'm sick of not having balance.

[GOMU1104]

We already have players like Wilson at MU coming next year.  Butler, Hayward, Erik Williams, and Jeronne Maymon are all going to be vying for minutes at the SG, SF, and PF  (though obviously Maymon will not play SG, but you get the picture).  Only 3 can start, but Byucks looks legit and will get minutes.  So why not really push for Riley over Wilson?  All talented players are nice, but I'm sick of not having balance.

If you want balance, then why would you want Riley?  This team needs to add another guard....Darius Smith.

[Hards Alumni]

because he is a Center.

[GOMU1104]

because he is a Center.

So are O'tule, McMorrow, and Clark


This team needs another guard before it needs another big, espcially one with more red flags than a Chinese parade.

[Hards Alumni]

This isn't the draft.

I'd take a top 50 center over a career backup guard.

feel me?

[GOMU1104]

This isn't the draft.

I'd take a top 50 center over a career backup guard.

feel me?

Darius Smith is not a career backup guard. He's one of the hottest players in Chicago right now.


I know everyone on this site hates the scout network, but listen to Dave Telep talk about Riley and see if you still want him over Darius Smith.

[nyg]

Otule is a project, McMorrow has played more hockey than B-ball and Clark is really a PF and won't be around until 2010.  Plus who knows if Clark even makes it, he's been to like 10 different schools.  

[Boone]

I have a strong hunch that we'll have 2 openings, so we can add both Riley (hopefully) and a guard.

[GOMU1104]

I have a strong hunch that we'll have 2 openings, so we can add both Riley (hopefully) and a guard.

That would work for me.

[Hards Alumni]

Darius Smith is not a career backup guard. He's one of the hottest players in Chicago right now.


I know everyone on this site hates the scout network, but listen to Dave Telep talk about Riley and see if you still want him over Darius Smith.

not what I was implying.  Instead the "this isn't the draft" was implying that we don't get to choose the players we want, they choose us.  That said, we have had more interest from Riley than Smith.

would Smith be a better fit? yes.  Would I rather take Riley a potential top player over some guy that balances the roster and sits on the bench? yes.

[GOMU1104]

not what I was implying.  Instead the "this isn't the draft" was implying that we don't get to choose the players we want, they choose us.  That said, we have had more interest from Riley than Smith.

would Smith be a better fit? yes.  Would I rather take Riley a potential top player over some guy that balances the roster and sits on the bench? no.

I got ya now.

[downtown85]

So are O'tule, McMorrow, and Clark


This team needs another guard before it needs another big, espcially one with more red flags than a Chinese parade.

I think Riley and Clark project more at the PF position.  It would be nice to have a 7' center and a 6'11" power forward on the court at the same time, wouldn't it?  At least from a defensive perspective there would be 2 erasers patrolling the paint! 

[Markusquette]

We need the addition of another big guy.  It has been obvious how much we lack a big man, so it would be nice to get someone who is 6'11 and athletic regardless of whether he is a project.  Butler and Hayward will get to play more guard too, and Cadougan, Buycks and Acker can play point.

[Bob "Big Daddy" Wild]

If Memphis or Duke offer Riley, we aren't getting him.  I wouldn't get your hopes up on him.  Lets see what players decommit after the annual coaching changes.

[PE8983]

"If Memphis or Duke offer Riley, we aren't getting him.  I wouldn't get your hopes up on him.  Lets see what players decommit after the annual coaching changes."

?????  Where is this coming from?  He is supposedly going to announce within a week or so for MU or Syracuse...

[Pakuni]

If Memphis or Duke offer Riley, we aren't getting him.  I wouldn't get your hopes up on him.  Lets see what players decommit after the annual coaching changes.

I believe, perhaps, you're confusing Darius Smith with DaShonte Riley. Those schools are recruiting Smith, not Riley.

[Bob "Big Daddy" Wild]

I believe, perhaps, you're confusing Darius Smith with DaShonte Riley. Those schools are recruiting Smith, not Riley.

Yes, I was...apologies.  That was my last post before bed.  Darius Smith is being looked at by those two.

[bilsu]

I would think Riley will be watching Saturday's game closely.