Kevon Looney mention by IL Prep Bullseye Brothers

[RealChiliWarrior]

http://ilprepbullseye.com/Conference_Challenge_Recap.html

[QuetteHoops]

Sounds like what everyone else has been saying about him, very high praise.  I really hope we can land this young man.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Putting another 6'6"+ switchable in the league this year (Crowder) could go a long way in landing Looney.  Then when another local 6'7" switchable thrives in the stretch 4 role in Buzz' offense next year (JWilson), we will look even more attractive.  Of course, if he wants to get his balls crushed every day, MU is the perfect place for him regardless!

[The Equalizer]

Sounds like what everyone else has been saying about him, very high praise.  I really hope we can land this young man.

I do too.  He'd be a great addition to the team.

I still don't understand why so many people don't want a player like Kevon on the team.  In the last week I've taken more than my fair share of crap from those who would rather have unraked and unknown players with a chips on their shoulder, rather than a potential #1 player nationall from our own backyard.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I do too.  He'd be a great addition to the team.

I still don't understand why so many people don't want a player like Kevon on the team.  In the last week I've taken more than my fair share of crap from those who would rather have unraked and unknown players with a chips on their shoulder, rather than a potential #1 player nationall from our own backyard.

Wow, talk about playing the victim card on top of a completely made up argument.  I bet if you started a poll on whether people on this board would rather have Looney or a generic 3*, you would get between 99 and 100% voting for Looney.  Keep your personal vendettas out of this thread, please.

[Dawson Rental]

I do too.  He'd be a great addition to the team.

I still don't understand why so many people don't want a player like Kevon on the team.  In the last week I've taken more than my fair share of crap from those who would rather have unraked and unknown players with a chips on their shoulder, rather than a potential #1 player nationall from our own backyard.

To paraphrase Spock; "Develop a thick skin and prosper."

...or, just keep drawing fire to your position, its up to you.

[Lennys Tap]

Wow, talk about playing the victim card on top of a completely made up argument.  I bet if you started a poll on whether people on this board would rather have Looney or a generic 3*, you would get between 99 and 100% voting for Looney.  Keep your personal vendettas out of this thread, please.

+1. People have defended the guys Buzz has brought into the program, and rightly so. He's already put one 2* in the NBA and two more may follow next year. But I haven't heard anyone saying "stay away from 5* guys".

People have dreamed that Steve Taylor could be our "in" with Jabari Parker, but there's no indication that it can happen. One year later (2014) Looney could be our version of Parker. In spite of 84's whining, is there ANYBODY on this board who wouldn't be excited by that? Not that I've seen.

[4everwarriors]

Kevon would be a recruiting gem for either Buzz or Bo to keep him instate. Super nice kid and family with no academic issues. My hunch says he goes elsewhere though.

[Dawson Rental]

+1. People have defended the guys Buzz has brought into the program, and rightly so. He's already put one 2* in the NBA and two more may follow next year. But I haven't heard anyone saying "stay away from 5* guys".

People have dreamed that Steve Taylor could be our "in" with Jabari Parker, but there's no indication that it can happen. One year later (2014) Looney could be our version of Parker. In spite of 84's whining, is there ANYBODY on this board who wouldn't be excited by that? Not that I've seen.

He's already put one 2* in the NBA and two more may follow next year.

I'd say three.  You can't say that Wes and Lazar don't count just because Buzz didn't recruit them.  He coached Wes for a year and Lazar for two.  Wes' game in particular, developed the most under Buzz.

[Silkk the Shaka]

He's already put one 2* in the NBA and two more may follow next year.

I'd say three.  You can't say that Wes and Lazar don't count just because Buzz didn't recruit them.  He coached Wes for a year and Lazar for two.  Wes' game in particular, developed the most under Buzz.

While I agree Buzz deserves credit for the development of Wes and Zar, they were both 4* players, not 2* like Butler, DJO and Crowder were coming out of high school.

[Dawson Rental]

Kevon would be a recruiting gem for either Buzz or Bo to keep him instate. Super nice kid and family with no academic issues. My hunch says he goes elsewhere though.

Will Looney be Tokoto 2.0?  My hunch says your hunch should take a hike.  I'm thinking (hoping) that by the time Looney is making up his mind, the benefits of going to a "big time program" will be much less obvious then they were for Tokoto.  A lot may be riding on how well that kid who doesn't get into his HS games develops.  Everyone likes to play with a big, especially if they're tall and don't want to get drafted to play the post by default.

As soon as Looney announces where his press conference will be, I'll be camping out outside.  This time bring the damn donuts!!!

[Dawson Rental]

While I agree Buzz deserves credit for the development of Wes and Zar, they were both 4* players, not 2* like Butler, DJO and Crowder were coming out of high school.

Ahh, the "*" was a star.  I thought Lennys Tap was talking basketball positions.  My bad.

[Canadian Dimes]

tokoto being buried on the bench at UNC might actually help MU

[4everwarriors]

Don't underestimate my hunch. Press conference will not be at On The Border or Silk.

[4everwarriors]

Why would Tokoto be buried?

[Canadian Dimes]

Why would Tokoto be buried?

Just a hunch.... he will be by far the lowest rated recruit on the team.

  I realize ratings dont always translate, but I also beleive that for the most part non inner city league players from Wisconsin have a higher hill to climb due to the terrible product that is Wisconsin High school basketball.

[brewcity77]

I still don't understand why so many people don't want a player like Kevon on the team.  In the last week I've taken more than my fair share of crap from those who would rather have unraked and unknown players with a chips on their shoulder, rather than a potential #1 player nationall from our own backyard.

Maybe I missed something, but who said they don't want Kevon Looney on the team? Who specifically said that they would rather have an unranked player than Looney?

If it was said, so be it. But I don't believe anyone wouldn't want Looney at Marquette. He's a perfect fit for us, is in our back yard, and would help continue the tradition of keeping top-flight Milwaukee talent home that Deonte Burton is trying to start.

So who said it? Who said "I'd rather take a nobody over Kevon Looney"? Because I don't believe anyone said that.

[4everwarriors]

Just a hunch.... he will be by far the lowest rated recruit on the team.

  I realize ratings dont always translate, but I also beleive that for the most part non inner city league players from Wisconsin have a higher hill to climb due to the terrible product that is Wisconsin High school basketball.

And you may 100% correct. From what I've observed from Tokoto, he is atypical of WI players. Not just in skill, but commitment.

[tower912]

Put up or shup up, Equalizer.   Please find the posts that say they don't want Mooney.    Personally, I want players who want to play for Buzz, who know what that means (getting balls crushed every day), and want to do it anyway.   If a 4-5 star wants that, come on down.   If they want to go elsewhere, I have confidence that Buzz will find someone almost as talented who wants to put in the work. 

[Lennys Tap]

Don't underestimate my hunch. Press conference will not be at On The Border or Silk.

Believe me, I'd feel alot better if your hunch said MU at this point. Good news is it's not even halftime in the decision making process and Buzz obviously doesn't let early deficits rattle him.

[4everwarriors]

Good points, Len

[MUMac]

Believe me, I'd feel alot better if your hunch said MU at this point. Good news is it's not even halftime in the decision making process and Buzz obviously doesn't let early deficits rattle him.

I would guess, also, that Deonte Burton may have some influence with Looney.  Maybe that is wishful thinking, but his coming back to Milwaukee and his pride with MU can go a long way.

I would love to see Duane Wilson, Looney and Stone join Burton at Marquette. 

[We R Final Four]

Aren't all those players from Wisconsin? Wow I guess they're not all terrible after all.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I would guess, also, that Deonte Burton may have some influence with Looney.  Maybe that is wishful thinking, but his coming back to Milwaukee and his pride with MU can go a long way.

I would love to see Duane Wilson, Looney and Stone join Burton at Marquette. 

Clearly the dream scenario, and I think that would get a ton of national pub akin to the Flintstones at MSU.  We would also win an absurd number of games.

[GOMU85]

Clearly the dream scenario, and I think that would get a ton of national pub akin to the Flintstones at MSU.  We would also win an absurd number of games.

+1000