Marquette's not done recruiting for 09?

[wadesworld]

I just heard that we will be hearing about Marquette signing Deshawn Painter.  He's the 4 star power forward that originally committed to Florida and then backed out of it.

Supposedly it is very likely, but not 100% for sure.  Has anybody heard about this?  I heard about us being on his list after he decommitted from Florida, but figured we were done after getting Mbao.  That'd be insane if it is true.

[Jam Chowder]

I'll apologize if I'm wrong, but no.  If you're right, then congrats on hearing it first, but until then, I'm not buying.

[Jam Chowder]

I should clarify... I would believe it if they're still recruiting, but I don't believe we'd get Painter.

[Buzz4Prez]

I believe Buzz was quoted after they signed DJO that they could sign another player or two. I have no idea about Painter, that would be pretty sweet, but I am not sure about that.

Was your source reliable?

[Thomas' Danish Delight]

WHAAA?!?!

That would be insane...it's already ridiculous with Mbao and the whole "WHO'S GOING?!" mystery...but dude, I'd be floored like Ricky Hatton if we sign another dude for 2009.

I could dig the whole Painter-going-prep-for-a-year-then-signing-for-2010 deal, but I don't get how he could come in for 2009.

We're already gonna have a bajillion new faces next year!

Cadougan, Buycks, DJO, Maymon, Williams, Roseboro, Mbao, and then maybe McMorrow/Fulce/Otule (all three have been mentioned as possible candidates on this board...but McMorrow as the most likely candidate)...cuz I mean, yeah, Fulce and Otule played last season but barely d/t their injuries.  We'd essentially have TEN new guys on the team!  The only vets will be Hayward, Butler, and maybe Acker/Cubillan (both also speculated as possibly leaving on these boards).

Man oh man...I can't wait for some clarity up on this motherlover.   

[wadesworld]

It was a reliable source but again said it was not 100% for sure.  This is very interesting.

[77ncaachamps]

Wait...let me see...

Yup, I think we have room for one more in this phonebooth!

[The Lens]

Buzz has to sign as many guys as he can now, because once he goes to a Final Four (or two), no recruits will want to play here.

[HoopDreams]

It was a reliable source but again said it was not 100% for sure.  This is very interesting.

Who is your source? This better not be a complete joke, did Painter even make a visit? he was recently at NC State.

[wadesworld]

Who is your source? This better not be a complete joke, did Painter even make a visit? he was recently at NC State.

It's reliable, but like I said, he said it is not 100% for sure.  I'm not trying to just make a BS rumor, so if he ends up not committing I apologize, but it is likely he will.

[MU B2002]

I just spoke with a buddy at work who is the biggest florida fan I have ever seen and had the following to say...  "The reason Painter is not going to Florida, is because he can't make grades, so he is backing out of his committment."

Now let me get up on my ivory tower.. Seriously, is it easier to get into Marquette than Florida?  If so, I don't know why, but I would find that dissapointing.

[nyg]

Painter is scheduled to visit University of Maryland tommorow. 

[sgurgs]

well, i love marquette, but florida is actually pretty highly ranked. as one of the few truly legit schools in the south, its admissions are incredibly competitive, especially because anyone in-state with above a 3.5 and a 1200 SAT gets free tuition there (and anyone with over a 3.0 and a 1000 gets 75%). i coached track down there for a few years and had runners who had decent grades who had to do juco before going there, of course those are runners, not bb players.

[MU B2002]

well, i love marquette, but florida is actually pretty highly ranked. as one of the few truly legit schools in the south, it's admissions are incredibly competitive, especially because anyone in-state with above a 3.5 and a 1200 SAT gets free tuition there (and anyone with over a 3.0 and a 1000 gets 75%). i coached track down there for a few years and had runners who had decent grades who had to do juco before going there, of course those are runners, not bb players.

Thanks.  I didn't know that.  I guess I just let my state school / big athletic school stereotype cloud my vision.

[GooooMarquette]

I won't question the academics at Florida - while I have no idea what standard they apply for football and basketball players, I have heard that they are generally pretty respectable.  Still, I'd be surprised (and disappointed) if MU would be a "fallback" for a player who can't get in there.

[Big Papi]

I have no doubts Buzz is still recruiting because he flat out said he is.  If one of the incoming recruits doesn't qualify, Painter would be a very good backup plan.  The longer Painter waits on his commitment the better for us.

[Markusquette]

Wow, interesting news.  A recruiting class of 8 would be crazy, and it's not like 7 already isn't 

[ATWizJr]

Anyone know how do academic standards differ between Florida and FSU?  Just curious.

[Mayor McCheese]

Anyone know how do academic standards differ between Florida and FSU?  Just curious.

Just taking a guess that they are close to Marquette and UW-Waukesha standards

[MUeng]

per us news, florida is #49, mu #77, fsu #102

[LastWarrior]

Painter is scheduled to visit University of Maryland tommorow. 

and in an article on Rivals dated 5/4, he said that he wants to make a decision after the visit to Maryland... 

"I want to visit Maryland next weekend, and then make a decision after that"
http://marquette.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=942506

From what I can piece together, it sounds like he was originally thinking of taking all of his visits (incl. MU) but has since changed his mind.  Perhaps we had an offer and pulled it back after we got Mbao. 

[jt92]

I wouldn't mind dropping Rosboro and Otule.

[GOMU1104]

I wouldn't mind dropping Rosboro and Otule.

Explain your reasoning.

[77ncaachamps]

I wouldn't mind dropping Rosboro and Otule.

That's what I'm afraid of: Pulling a Crean.

[4everwarriors]

Crean still pulls his crean.