DEONTE BURTON COMMITS

[NersEllenson]

This is a huge pick up for MU, but reading his scouting report makes me think there is a risk this kid could be the next Vander Blue.  By that I mean he will have major expectations coming into MU in a few years, but it doesn't sound like he has much of an outside game. I just hope his current coaches urge him to develop his jump shot otherwise he's going to let a lot of fans down.

Vander arrived at MU as a 17 year old - he's extremely young for his class.  As has been pointed out - Burton's body already is Big East ready and he's playing against some of the best competition the country has to offer.  Vander has tons of physical gifts, but strength/physicality isn't one of them.  However, Vander's speed, agility, quickness, etc., are all 5 star quality.  Perhaps his freshman year wasn't as great as some thought it should be - but he has all the tools, and by all accounts works hard. 

I remain high on Vander and think he will have a very nice career at MU.  Personally, I never expect GREAT things out of freshman entering the Big East - particularly when they enter a roster with a good deal of talent in front of them at their position.  The Big Three were an anomaly in that there was virtually NO talent on the team when they came in as freshman - and they all got to play 30+ minutes per game from Day 1.

[tower912]

The kid is starting his junior year in high school.   He has time to develop a reliable jumper.   He is playing for a good coach against tough competition.     He will be fine. 

[4everwarriors]

Any of you old time dudes see some Brute Force, all be it a taller version, in Burton?

[brewcity77]

Welcome Deonte!  I also really like that he is from Milwaukee, we haven't recruited local players all that well lately (although Jamil came back home, eventually).  Really excited about him, he definitely has the athletic chops to hang in the Big East.

• 2009: The top prospect was Jamil Wilson, who will end up at Marquette.
  
• 2010: We recruited the top Wisconsin prospect in Vander Blue.
  
• 2011: We didn't get anyone from Wisconsin, but it was a pretty weak field. I'd argue that any of our recruits are at least as good or better than Paul Jesperson.
  
• 2012: We lost out on Tokoto and Dekker seemed like he was going to UW from day one, but we did bring back a Wisconsin transfer in Jake Thomas and are still in on Milwaukee native Philip Nolan. Also, we got the top Chicago prospect in Steve Taylor.
  
• 2013: We recruited the top Wisconsin prospect in Deonte Burton and are still in on Luke Fischer and Nick Fuller.
  
• 2014: We were the first school to offer top Wisconsin prospect Kevon Looney.

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That's a total of six recruiting classes in Buzz's first 3 1/2 years. He's brought in four Wisconsin kids and is aggressively pursuing numerous others, while also reopening Chicago with Reggie Smith and Steve Taylor. I think he's doing a great job of recruiting locally.

[Tulsa Warrior]

21st Century Brute Force  

Burton has time to develop that outside shot.  God gave him a special athleticism.  His prep school situation is outstanding both on the court and in the classroom.  Deonte has the potential to be a Pied Piper for a group of outstanding Milwaukee areas prepsters.  In terms of the number of high D1 players the next three years looks to be the best in the history of SE Wisconsin high school basketball.

[Litehouse]

Alright, Alright, Alright!!!

I was waiting for this post.  This is awesome news!

[Blackhat]

This is awesome.  Jamil Wilson, Deonte Burton, Phillip Nolan, and God willing Kevon Looney would be a helluva Milwaukee quadrumvirate for us!

[T.V. Diener 34]

wanted to tell you guys a few weeks ago and even hinted towards it in a few posts but didn't wanna spoil the surprise

[reinko]

wanted to tell you guys a few weeks ago and even hinted towards it in a few posts but didn't wanna spoil the surprise

So cool.

[bigbuckyfan]

• 2009: The top prospect was Jamil Wilson, who will end up at Marquette.
  
• 2010: We recruited the top Wisconsin prospect in Vander Blue.
  
• 2011: We didn't get anyone from Wisconsin, but it was a pretty weak field. I'd argue that any of our recruits are at least as good or better than Paul Jesperson.
  
• 2012: We lost out on Tokoto and Dekker seemed like he was going to UW from day one, but we did bring back a Wisconsin transfer in Jake Thomas and are still in on Milwaukee native Philip Nolan. Also, we got the top Chicago prospect in Steve Taylor.
  
• 2013: We recruited the top Wisconsin prospect in Deonte Burton and are still in on Luke Fischer and Nick Fuller.
  
• 2014: We were the first school to offer top Wisconsin prospect Kevon Looney.

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That's a total of six recruiting classes in Buzz's first 3 1/2 years. He's brought in four Wisconsin kids and is aggressively pursuing numerous others, while also reopening Chicago with Reggie Smith and Steve Taylor. I think he's doing a great job of recruiting locally.

Ok, obviously a Wisconsin fan here. I think Burton is a great get for you guys, and man, he's a heck of an athlete! Not that it matters, but would he still be considered a Wisconsin prospect, considering that he's going to Brewster Academy? Because in some cultures, Bronson Koenig would be considered the top 2013 prospect. I know he isn't ranked as high nationally but his offer list is really, really impressive. Anyways, Burton only makes an athletic Marquette team better. I think Buzz is raising the level of the program.

[Clam Crowder]

Posting on this website with that user name is always a smart idea

[MUMac]

Ok, obviously a Wisconsin fan here. I think Burton is a great get for you guys, and man, he's a heck of an athlete! Not that it matters, but would he still be considered a Wisconsin prospect, considering that he's going to Brewster Academy? Because in some cultures, Bronson Koenig would be considered the top 2013 prospect. I know he isn't ranked as high nationally but his offer list is really, really impressive. Anyways, Burton only makes an athletic Marquette team better. I think Buzz is raising the level of the program.

Interesting question.  I have wondered that myself.  I think to some, you are correct, it would be Koenig.  But what locale does Burton get to call home?  He is from Milwaukee and still lives here.  Spends the summers here.  

I liken it to Terry Sanders.  He spent a year at prep, but most everyone think of him as a Milwaukee and Wisconsin product.

[ken8406]

Ok, obviously a Wisconsin fan here. I think Burton is a great get for you guys, and man, he's a heck of an athlete! Not that it matters, but would he still be considered a Wisconsin prospect, considering that he's going to Brewster Academy? Because in some cultures, Bronson Koenig would be considered the top 2013 prospect. I know he isn't ranked as high nationally but his offer list is really, really impressive. Anyways, Burton only makes an athletic Marquette team better. I think Buzz is raising the level of the program.

I have to agree here. I think this commitment shows Buzz is getting a strong hold of the NEPSAC schools. Being that Todd Mayo (Notre Dame Prep), Derek Wilson (Hotchkiss), and now Burton (Brewster Academy)

[muhs03]

I have to agree here. I think this commitment shows Buzz is getting a strong hold of the NEPSAC schools. Being that Todd Mayo (Notre Dame Prep), Derek Wilson (Hotchkiss), and now Burton (Brewster Academy)

I didnt care to look it up, but I doubt other BE teams located in the Northeast dont have as many or more recruits from these schools....and have been mining these schools for many more years.

[Skatastrophy]

Posting on this website with that user name is always a smart idea

He came over and was respectful.  No reason to beat the guy up for rooting for another team

[brewcity77]

Ok, obviously a Wisconsin fan here. I think Burton is a great get for you guys, and man, he's a heck of an athlete! Not that it matters, but would he still be considered a Wisconsin prospect, considering that he's going to Brewster Academy? Because in some cultures, Bronson Koenig would be considered the top 2013 prospect. I know he isn't ranked as high nationally but his offer list is really, really impressive. Anyways, Burton only makes an athletic Marquette team better. I think Buzz is raising the level of the program.

If it was a case where his family made the move strictly because they were moving, I'd consider him a product of New Hampshire. But since he's just there for the academics and basketball, I still consider him a Wisconsin kid. Similar to someone like Nolan, who may have went elsewhere to improve his game, but was always a Wisconsin native.

Koenig is an excellent prospect, and the top 2013 currently playing in Wisconsin, but I'd still consider Burton the state's top prospect for the year. No disrespect to Koenig, I expect him to be a solid player wherever he ends up.

[jsglow]

If it was a case where his family made the move strictly because they were moving, I'd consider him a product of New Hampshire. But since he's just there for the academics and basketball, I still consider him a Wisconsin kid. Similar to someone like Nolan, who may have went elsewhere to improve his game, but was always a Wisconsin native.

Koenig is an excellent prospect, and the top 2013 currently playing in Wisconsin, but I'd still consider Burton the state's top prospect for the year. No disrespect to Koenig, I expect him to be a solid player wherever he ends up.

Yep.  He's a Wisconsin kid.  He only plays hoops and goes to school somewhere else.  Bet Jimmy Butler still says he's from Texas even though he played college ball in MKE and NBA ball in Chicago.  By the way, nice victory by Bucky over UNLV.  That was an impressive showing by the O; D maybe needs a bit of work.

[reinko]

• 2009: The top prospect was Jamil Wilson, who will end up at Marquette.
  
• 2010: We recruited the top Wisconsin prospect in Vander Blue.
  
• 2011: We didn't get anyone from Wisconsin, but it was a pretty weak field. I'd argue that any of our recruits are at least as good or better than Paul Jesperson.
  
• 2012: We lost out on Tokoto and Dekker seemed like he was going to UW from day one, but we did bring back a Wisconsin transfer in Jake Thomas and are still in on Milwaukee native Philip Nolan. Also, we got the top Chicago prospect in Steve Taylor.
  
• 2013: We recruited the top Wisconsin prospect in Deonte Burton and are still in on Luke Fischer and Nick Fuller.
  
• 2014: We were the first school to offer top Wisconsin prospect Kevon Looney.

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That's a total of six recruiting classes in Buzz's first 3 1/2 years. He's brought in four Wisconsin kids and is aggressively pursuing numerous others, while also reopening Chicago with Reggie Smith and Steve Taylor. I think he's doing a great job of recruiting locally.

Although it didn't work out, also landed Maymon, the #2 WI prospect in 2009.

[Markusquette]

What a nice get for the program.  Can't wait to see Deonte suit up for MU in a couple years.  Way to go, Buzz!

[seakm4]

I love the get.  The only issue I have is we can't refer to him by his initials DB.  It just makes him sound like a douche bag.  And a kid wanting to play ball in front of his family and friends is far from that.

[Marqus Howard]

I love the get.  The only issue I have is we can't refer to him by his initials DB.  It just makes him sound like a douche bag.  And a kid wanting to play ball in front of his family and friends is far from that.

I thought you were going to say his DB initials remind you of Dwight Buycks. Even still, not sure I understand the reason for this post. Since when does a person's initials determine their personality?

[dgies9156]

I remain high on Vander and think he will have a very nice career at MU.  Personally, I never expect GREAT things out of freshman entering the Big East - particularly when they enter a roster with a good deal of talent in front of them at their position.  The Big Three were an anomaly in that there was virtually NO talent on the team when they came in as freshman - and they all got to play 30+ minutes per game from Day 1.

As Al said, "The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores."

[bilsu]

As Al said, "The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores."

His original bit of wisdom was the best thing about sophomores is that they become juniors. That was before freshmen were eligible.

[ken8406]

I didnt care to look it up, but I doubt other BE teams located in the Northeast dont have as many or more recruits from these schools....and have been mining these schools for many more years.

UCONN has a stranglehold on the New England Preps. His roster is filled with them. Napier, Orhiaki, Coombs-McDaniel, and Drummond all coming from there.

[Clam Crowder]

Providence is starting to get a foothold in the Big East too. It is amazing that they got Dunn, and Ledo