Official 2011 Recruiting Thread

[Aughnanure]

Please post any info, old or new, about 2011 MU prospects, prospects you think we should be interested, prospects that might be interested in MU, your analysis, professionals' analysis, articles, etc. ANYTHING really, these are the dog days of Marquette basketball and any news is almost always good news.

[nyg]

The prize is Brandon Dawson from Indiana. 

[Aughnanure]

Just to Start: A list of official prospects from Scout (yes i know some of these are probably out of date.)

5* SF      6            Branden Dawson
(Lew Wallace HS)
Gary, IN               6-5/185

4 * SF      10            Rodney Hood
(Meridian HS)
Meridian, MS       6-6/175

3* PF      18            Cinmeon Bowers
(Nicolet HS)
Glendale, WI       6-6.5/240

3* SF      19            Keaton Miles
(Lincoln HS)
Dallas, TX                6-6/185    

3* PF    NR       Darnell Harris
(Bay View HS)
Milwaukee, WI       6-7/180    

3* PF    NR       Thomas Gipson
(Cedar Hill HS)
Cedar Hill, TX       6-7/225

3* SG    NR       Devin Langford
(Lee HS)
Huntsville, AL       6-6/190    

2* SG    NR       Andre Henley
(Brehm Preparatory School)
Carbondale, IL       6-6/220

2* SG    NR       Josiah Moore
(Norcross HS)
Norcross, GA       6-4/175

2* PF    NR       Keith Coleman
(Lee Academy)
Lee, ME               6-8/190

2* SG    NR       Devince Boykins
(East Rutherford HS)
Forest City, NC       6-3/185/14.0    

[mugrad99]

Willy Kouassi??

[MerrittsMustache]

ESPN's Recruiting site only shows 5 players considering Marquette at this point. Branden Davis and Keith DeWitt seem like the obvious "top two" in my mind.

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/school?page=considering&season=2011&schoolId=269&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncb%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fschool%3fpage%3dconsidering%26season%3d2011%26schoolId%3d269

[wadesworld]

I'd love to have Dawson and DeWitt. If we could land those 2...watch out. We'd seriously contend for the 2012 National Championship.

DeWitt originally commuted to Mizzou but didn't qualify. He still lists them so I'd have to assume they're the clear leader for him.

If Indiana is a bottom feeder in the Big Televen for the 3rd straight year next year I'd have to assume that that would play a heavy roll in his decision. Unless he wants to help rebuild a historically great program while staying close to home (couldn't blame him if he did) then I'd think Indiana would drop on his list. Evenif he did want to help to rebuild the program they would need to start filtering in talent with their 2010 class and bring in more than just Dawson in 2011. Even if he wants to rebuild Indiana, from what I've read it sounds like he's a 1-and-done talent so there's not much time for him to do that.

Wouldn't mind having Turner as well, but having Cadougan and Smith already in the program, along with Blue being able to run some point if needed, a point guard isless needed. It sounds like he wants to stay put west, too.

Anybody with anymore information on any of these guys it'd be great to hear. 

[HoopsMalone]

If we can get a 5-star wing in Dawson of course he should be the priority.  I had read somewhere that he is more of a Purdue lean if anything (I saw that randomly on a message board a while ago so take it for what its worth).  I agree it's only a matter of time before Indiana gets some more instate kids.  However, Gary, IN might identify more as a Great Lakes/Chicago area person rather than a Hoosier.  Who knows though.  I'm sure Izzo will push hard with this kid right in his back yard.

DeWitt fills an obvious need with size.  Lots of potential here.  Gotta have confidence in Buzz.

[ChicosBailBonds]

I hope your optimism comes true with Dawson, but seems to me that it's Purdue & Michigan State as the leaders with likely Purdue the choice.  IU trying, but unlikely.  At least what I'm hearing from out that way. 

[wadesworld]

I hope your optimism comes true with Dawson, but seems to me that it's Purdue & Michigan State as the leaders with likely Purdue the choice.  IU trying, but unlikely.  At least what I'm hearing from out that way. 

Sorry didn't mean to imply that I thought we had the upper hand on Dawson (behind maybe Indiana).  I just meant to suggest that if IU isn't very good again next year he might eliminate them, eliminating what seems to be one of his top 5 or so teams (which Marquette appears to be in, since he is listed just about everywhere that Dawson has a list).  I have no idea where Dawson is leaning, I would just love to have him.

[PGsHeroes32]

I would love it if we landed Dawson, then id be fine with either DeWitt or Turner. But please find a way to get dawson

[reinko]

I just want the dude named Cinemon.  That's a baller name.

[mr.MUskie]

I just want the dude named Cinemon.  That's a baller name.

Sounds more like a stripper name.

Wait, is that what you meant?

[Skatastrophy]

4 * SF      10            Rodney Hood
(Meridian HS)
Meridian, MS       6-6/175

Can someone with Insider access give a synopsis?

All that I can see is:  "Right now, the schools that I am looking at are Florida State, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Marquette and Mississippi State," said Hood

http://floridastate.scout.com/a.z?s=16&p=2&c=964141&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2ffloridastate.scout.com%2f2%2f964141.html

[butchbadger]

Bowers is not at Nicolet, and might be in jail.

[YoungMUFan4]

Bowers is at King HS and has been playing AAU with Playground Elite.

[bma725]

Question is will Bowers ever be eligible to play HS ball.

Case to Nicolet to South Kent Prep to King.  3 transfers since the end of his freshman year and he hasn't even finished his junior year yet. 

[wyzgy]

don't forget about  jammin ben "the killer" miller

[Ari Gold]

Here is the rivals "list" 3stars above all seem to have Medium Interest http://rivals.yahoo.com/marquette/basketball/recruiting/recruit-search-results

C   Chris Coleman   Humble, Texas Christian Life Center 6'9"   260    3 stars
G   Jahii Carson           Mesa, Arizona   Mesa                    5'10"   170 4 stars
G   J.J. Thompson   Irving, Texas    Irving                    5'11"   188   3 stars
F   Quincy Miller   High Point, North Carolina Westchester Country Day 6'8"   193   5 stars
G   Josiah Turner   Sacramento, California    Sacramento 6'3"   175   4 stars
F   Bernard Morena   Birmingham, Alabama  Central Park    6'8"   195   3 stars
C   Willy Kouassi   Birmingham, Alabama  Central Park    6'10" 215 3 stars
G   Toddrick Gotcher   Garland, Texas  Lakeview Centennial 6'3"   185   3 stars
F   Thomas Gipson   Cedar Hill, Texas  Cedar Hill 6'7"   255   3 stars
F   Cinmeon Bowers   Milwaukee, Wisconsin  Rufus King   6'5" 3 stars
F   Devonta Abron   Dallas, Texas  Seagoville 6'7"   200   4 stars
G   Derrick Wilson   Lakeville, Connecticut Hotchkiss School 6'1" 185 4 stars
G   Myles Davis           Plainfield, New Jersey  St. Peter's Prep 6'0" 4 stars
F   Rodney Hood   Meridian, Mississippi Meridian 6'7"   180    4 stars
F   Anton Grady   Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Central Catholic 6'8"   210 3 stars
F   Jermaine Sanders   Manhattan, New York Rice 6'4"   205   3 stars
G   LeAntwan Luckett Rigdeland, Mississippi  Ridgeland 6'5" 185   4 stars
F   Darnell Harris   Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee Hamilton 6'7"   200 4 stars
G   A.J. English           Middletown, Delaware Appoquinimink6'3"   175   4 stars
F   Yvan Ngirabakunzi Piney Woods, Mississippi Piney Woods 6'10" 195    3 stars
F   Mitch McGary   Chesterton, Indiana Chesterton 6'9"   225   3 stars

[brewcity77]

There was also that thread the other day about Ky Warren, think that was his name. Sounded like an outstanding scoring option, probably a shooting guard.

[ChicosBailBonds]

The prize is Brandon Dawson from Indiana. 

Purdue


Tokoto, by the way, now says he won't announce until mid to late in his Junior year 

[brewcity77]

Just found a really good article about Branden Dawson from late last year, not sure if it's been posted yet, but a good read. Looks like he's worked hard to turn around from a rugged childhood, and will continue to keep working hard to play ball:

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/high-school/indiana/article_880db6f4-387a-5ddd-849b-e50be2dd0718.html

[Dawson Rental]

I'd love to have Dawson and DeWitt. If we could land those 2...watch out. We'd seriously contend for the 2012 National Championship.

DeWitt originally commuted to Mizzou but didn't qualify. He still lists them so I'd have to assume they're the clear leader for him.

If Indiana is a bottom feeder in the Big Televen for the 3rd straight year next year I'd have to assume that that would play a heavy roll in his decision. Unless he wants to help rebuild a historically great program while staying close to home (couldn't blame him if he did) then I'd think Indiana would drop on his list. Evenif he did want to help to rebuild the program they would need to start filtering in talent with their 2010 class and bring in more than just Dawson in 2011. Even if he wants to rebuild Indiana, from what I've read it sounds like he's a 1-and-done talent so there's not much time for him to do that.

Wouldn't mind having Turner as well, but having Cadougan and Smith already in the program, along with Blue being able to run some point if needed, a point guard isless needed. It sounds like he wants to stay put west, too.

Anybody with anymore information on any of these guys it'd be great to hear. 

But that was prior to Mizzou landing Ricardo Ratliffe, so maybe his thinking has changed.

[Jay Bee]

Question is will Bowers ever be eligible to play HS ball.

Case to Nicolet to South Kent Prep to King.  3 transfers since the end of his freshman year and he hasn't even finished his junior year yet.  

Cim is now a 2012.  His Playground Elite team goes up against Houston Hoops (Rose out with injury) tomorrow morning here in the Twin Cities in the quarterfinals of the Sabes Invitational.  Could get physical en la manana...

PS- KCMARQ.. maybe you've got some info on these guys.. but, first.. St Louis Eagles are stacked.. the 16U's are here in the Twin Cities this weekend.. absolutely love Leon Watkins.. also, the kid from his high school.. McCluer.. left SIU as a sophomore a couple of weeks ago.. Anthony Booker... any word where he'll wind up?  6'9" dude

[Big Papi]

I hope your optimism comes true with Dawson, but seems to me that it's Purdue & Michigan State as the leaders with likely Purdue the choice.  IU trying, but unlikely.  At least what I'm hearing from out that way. 

If you check out the Michigan St boards, there is a rumor that we are the leaders for his services at this point in time.

[PGsHeroes32]

Link to the MSU boards?