What's up with Hazel?

[Discombobulated]

How far into the doghouse is Hazel? He didn't even get in. It looks like he's behind Frozena on the depth chart. Anyone have inside info?

[Marquette65]

that Hazel is gone next year.  Again our fav. walk-on was in the game b/4 Hazel.

[ChuckyChip]

Hard to see him back at MU next year.

[muarmy81]

Let the speculations begin...

[Marquette65]

you have to think, he has told Buzz he is not coming back next year.

[nyg]

Has not played in last seven games and 10 of last 12.  He is good as gone.  Remember in beginning of year, he was getting time. 

[Pakuni]

My guess?
He's getting the Ryan Amoroso treatment.

[T-Bone]

From another thread - "I thought the exact same thing. The kid is from Queens, for God's sake, and Buzz refuses to give him 10 seconds of playing time in a 30-point blowout in NYC????" e-compt
and
"I'm starting to wonder if Hazel is getting the Ryan Amoroso treatment, i.e. no playing time if you're transferring." Pakuni

It might explain why it seems like we are recruiting a lot of big men.  

[Wade4Life]

Hazel never showed me anything in the games he did play.

If he leaves, it wouldnt be the worst thing.

Would this mean 1 extra scholarship open for 2010?

[StillWarriors]

He was getting meaningful minutes and playing ok I thought. Butler's emergence lessened the need for him, but still clearly there is more to it. I can't imagine he told Buzz he wasn't staying back when he was getting minutes before being exiled to the bench-that would serve no purpose for him.

Strange deal. Don't think it'd be a huge loss if/when he leaves, but I had hoped the losing 1 or 2 guys each year would come to an end.

[AlumKCof93]

If Hazel informed Buzz that he was transferring, yet Hazel still practices with the team does that justify him not playing in a game from that point on?  If he's on the team and practicing, then I think he should get in for a minute or two.  He's still a part of this years team.

[Hards Alumni]

I would transfer if I was him too.

I'd rather PLAY at a mid-major/D2 or 3 school rather than pine ride for 4 years.

[nyg]

If we got Riley or Wilson, or even this kid Darius Smith, no question an upgrade. 

[chapman]

I believe it would mean an extra next year if we want to fill it.

I didn't mind Hazel.  He was a hustle player and did his part, though his role in the beginning of the year was the largest role he was going to ever get.

But I don't see how there is any doubt he's leaving now.  When Frozena plays almost four minutes and you don't get in, you're done.

[Hards Alumni]

except that Riley committed to Suckacuse, and Wilson committed to Oregon.

[rocky_warrior]

Hazel is gone next year. 

I have no doubt.  And I don't even have any insider information.

I'm curious as to the reason, but I'd guess we'll find out in due time.

[nyg]

Bad wording on my part, used if we "got", not "get".  When Hazel goes, and no Smith, bank the scholy.

[Wareagle]

Distilling the last half of the season into 3 Hazel-related points

- Buzz is still recruiting for next year
- Hazel is not playing in blowouts near his hometown
- A walk-on sees the court before he does

Who knows what all happened to lead up to this situation, and for the record, I'm happy the details haven't made it outside the program, be they benign or damaging, but it's pretty clear what's coming down the pike once the season is over.

[mu ricer22]

when was the last game hazel played in?

[rocky_warrior]

when was the last game hazel played in?

Oddly enough, St. Johns...on valentines day.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/players/73301

[mu ricer22]

wow i thought he didnt play since like a late december game but i guess not 

thanks

[lab_warrior]

Hazel has to be done at MU.  Why wouldn't he crack the roto the past few games if he wasn't in the future plans?

[tower912]

I still want another guard, but the play of Mo and Cubi has lessened some of my dread for next year.   Thanks, Pat, and good luck.

[Big Papi]

I also want another guard next year.   The DJ injury and the Diener injury is proof enough that you can never have enough guards.  We will only have 4 next year with 2 being undersized.  I don't view Butler as a 2 as I don't think he can defend other 2s.

[MR.HAYWARD]

you mean our 6'6" 1 star center recruit, a Tom crean special wont be back?  Ahh that is a good thing should have never signed him in the first palce, BUzz eliminating yet another Crean mistake = good for MU