JP Tokoto

[DavidDiggsDawg]

Random bit of gossip.

I was at the MLB store at Brookfield square last weekend, and I happened to overhear two of the workers there discussing JP Tokoto. One worker was telling the other how he was a close family friend of Tokoto, and that he apparently has the inside scoop on Tokoto. He claimed that all of the rumors of him being interested in MU were completely bogus, especially when he has the chance to go to a powerhouse like UNC, Duke or Kansas.

That being said.....

I have a tremendous amount of faith in Buzz's ability to recruit and get in top flight players that others don't give him a legit chance with. I think having him at the BBQ was a fantastic thing, and I really hope he does go to Marquette!

.......discuss

[Brewtown Andy]

Pretty sure the events of the last 30 minutes got his attention.

[Clam Crowder]

yeah dude when I hear people talking about politics at Wal-Mart I usually base who I support on that

[DavidDiggsDawg]

Hey I hope the guy working there was full of crap too, I just thought it was interesting to hear.

[goodgreatgrand]

Pretty sure the events of the last 30 minutes got his attention.

C'mon, dude. The last pick of the 1st round doesnt grab the attention of a blue chip.

[79Warrior]

Random bit of gossip.

I was at the MLB store at Brookfield square last weekend, and I happened to overhear two of the workers there discussing JP Tokoto. One worker was telling the other how he was a close family friend of Tokoto, and that he apparently has the inside scoop on Tokoto. He claimed that all of the rumors of him being interested in MU were completely bogus, especially when he has the chance to go to a powerhouse like UNC, Duke or Kansas.

That being said.....

I have a tremendous amount of faith in Buzz's ability to recruit and get in top flight players that others don't give him a legit chance with. I think having him at the BBQ was a fantastic thing, and I really hope he does go to Marquette!

.......discuss

Wow. A scoop in Brookfield that JP is not interested in MU. Quick, call the Enquirer!

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Random bit of gossip.

I was at the MLB store at Brookfield square last weekend, and I happened to overhear two of the workers there discussing JP Tokoto. One worker was telling the other how he was a close family friend of Tokoto, and that he apparently has the inside scoop on Tokoto. He claimed that all of the rumors of him being interested in MU were completely bogus, especially when he has the chance to go to a powerhouse like UNC, Duke or Kansas.

That being said.....

I have a tremendous amount of faith in Buzz's ability to recruit and get in top flight players that others don't give him a legit chance with. I think having him at the BBQ was a fantastic thing, and I really hope he does go to Marquette!

.......discuss

I'm embarrassed for you.

[lab_warrior]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw JP Tokoto pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

[MarkCharles]

In all fairness, I don't think we'd be chastising daviddiggsdawg so much if the gossip he heard was that JP was leaning towards MU.

That being said, who cares? I think JP's presence at the bbq yesterday shows he has at least some interest in MU. And I'd bet "close family friend" translates to "I drive by his house on my way to the MLB store at Brookfield Square". This sounds like its coming from the type of Badger fan who thinks JP will go to UW because he had a UW flag outside his house (true story-I've heard people say that)

[NersEllenson]

C'mon, dude. The last pick of the 1st round doesnt grab the attention of a blue chip.

Aren't you a big Syracuse homer?  I was really shocked that Rautins got drafted.  Congrats.  That got my attention.

[brewcity77]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw JP Tokoto pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

+10

Tokoto...Tokoto...Tokoto...

[DavidDiggsDawg]

as much as I hate, HATE madison, that wasn't one of the schools even mentioned by the kid. It was my initial thought as well that this kid was a UW homer trying to get a rise out of his buddy, but they were never mentioned. Truth be told, I have no idea who the kid is and if he has any legitimate claim to knowing Tokoto. Considering the fact that he keeps showing up at the majority of the MU events can't be a bad thing. I really hope Buzz keeps him in the area and helps showcase the depth of talent that Milwaukee and Wisconsin can have!


....By the way, that was a GREAT Ferris Bueller reference, +15 for creativity!

[Brewtown Andy]

C'mon, dude. The last pick of the 1st round doesnt grab the attention of a blue chip.

The point being that if Lazar can get drafted in the first round by playing out of position for four years, what's a more highly touted recruit like Tokoto going to be able to accomplish with Buzz actually bringing in big men to play?

[GGGG]

In all fairness, I don't think we'd be chastising daviddiggsdawg so much if the gossip he heard was that JP was leaning towards MU.

Yeah I would.

I have heard all sorts of Tokoto rumors...from people that claim to know him, his family, his coach, etc.  They all conflict with one another.  They really aren't worth posting. 

I mean, he overhead two employees talking at the MLB store in Brookfield?  C'mon...

[Benny B]

Yeah I would.

I have heard all sorts of Tokoto rumors...from people that claim to know him, his family, his coach, etc.  They all conflict with one another.  They really aren't worth posting. 

I mean, he overhead two employees talking at the MLB store in Brookfield?  C'mon...

Benny's rule #1 on recruiting inside information: 99% of inside information is held by family, coaches and confidants, i.e. people who have enough respect to keep their mouth shut.

[wadefan#1]

I have seen this guy play a couple of times and I don't think he is anything special.

[DJO's Pump Fake]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw JP Tokoto pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

Thank you, Simone

[TomW1365]

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw JP Tokoto pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

I think Chicago fair weather fans only jumped on the Ferris Bueller band wagon after it was a box office hit... and because it was filmed there.  I'm surprised some of the Chicago haters on this board actually would like a movie filmed here! 

[mu-rara]

I think Chicago fair weather fans only jumped on the Ferris Bueller band wagon after it was a box office hit... and because it was filmed there.  I'm surprised some of the Chicago haters on this board actually would like a movie filmed here! 

Saw a dude (on TV) at the Brewer game yesterday.  Standing up cheering.  Immediately thought of Ferris @ Cub game.  Wonder if the guys boss was watching.  Ferris was a fair weather fan too.

[ATWizJr]

I have seen this guy play a couple of times and I don't think he is anything special.

What team pays you to scout for them?

[NersEllenson]

I have seen this guy play a couple of times and I don't think he is anything special.

Apparently Roy Williams, Mike K, and Buzz all must be way off base on their assesments of JP.  Your post is really pretty shocking - come on D-Wade fan.  JPT is Tracy McGrady like smooth..he makes it look effortless...and keep in mind the kid was only 15 last year.

[mosarsour]

Apparently Roy Williams, Mike K, and Buzz all must be way off base on their assesments of JP.  Your post is really pretty shocking - come on D-Wade fan.  JPT is Tracy McGrady like smooth..he makes it look effortless...and keep in mind the kid was only 15 last year.

The kid's the real deal.

[VegasWarrior77]

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  What team pays you to scout for them?

II, II!

[RawdogDX]

  What team pays you to scout for them?

-1

I Could respond with that to 90% of the posts on here. 

Why attempt discredit people who watch enough highschool basketball to have seen a 16 year old play a few times?  He's entitled to his opinion, although I would like more on what exactly is lacking that keeps him from being 'special'.

[bamamarquettefan]

got to side with Brewton Andy over GoodGreatGrand on Lazar's pick.  I'm sure every kid watches the draft, and I'm pretty sure that Tokoto was more likely to choose Marquette after watching Lazar's name called at the end of the first round than he would have been a year ago after watching Wesley and Jerel skipped.

It's all an expectation game.  Lazar was not supposed to be a first rounder - wasn't he the second best player on his high school team behind Paul Harris?  So if four years of Marquette is a path to the NBAs first round for a player starting from where Lazar came from has to be a plus.  Now, I don't know how serious Tokoto is - maybe he was 5% Marquette after watching Lazar's name be called and 2% after seeing the NBA pass on the Amigos, but hopefully he is giving MU a good look and the chances are greater.