Jabari Parker eyeing fate of Weber

[Silkk the Shaka]

  Why haven't we signed Nunn?

He's a junior and you can't sign someone til they're a senior.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Headed to the Illinois Sectional game tonight between Simeon and Whitney Young. I hope someone from Buzz's staff will be joining me. If given the choice between Parker and Jahlil Okafor I would take the latter in a heart beat...

[goldensean8]

The other thing is go to Jabari's ESPN page and see the offers he's gotten. I'm not saying it's impossible to get him here but it will take a tremendous amount of effort

[Lennys Tap]

From what I hear it is long shot, but not impossible long shot. Issue of MU taking a one and done kid is in the equation.

Worked out pretty well when we took that "two and done" kid - and he was a prop 48 to boot.

[burger]

He's a junior and you can't sign someone til they're a senior.

Patience is a virtue....

And if Nunn signs....That means someone needs to go.....

I am assuming all of these decisions will be made after the Final 4.....

Jabari Parker is a long shot.....

He likes Izzo.....

But that is not to say impossible......

Remember when Dawson was coming here and Mich St. swept him up "somehow"....(inuendo, rumors, FUD, etc)

Did you listen to Lavin talk today about what coaches are saying about his "Cancer" on the recruiting trails.....Truly a dirty business....No subject is out of bounds....

[Benny B]

I believe the check from Kentucky has already been deposited.......

I know this is in jest, but yes, this one of the realities with college hoops today.  Nearly every super-elite recruit will only attend one of the handful of schools that will a) provide national exposure every game and/or b) cut a check.  MU is neither, although I agree that imprinting 2012 next to 1977 would certainly help to bridge the gap.

[Goose]

Like the way you think Lenny.

[MarsupialMadness]

I know this is in jest, but yes, this one of the realities with college hoops today.  Nearly every super-elite recruit will only attend one of the handful of schools that will a) provide national exposure every game and/or b) cut a check.  MU is neither, although I agree that imprinting 2012 next to 1977 would certainly help to bridge the gap.

Of course.  These top tier recruits are already thinking about their brand, and what promotes their brand is going to the top schools that get all the face time like Kentucky, Kansas, UNC, Duke ... Just like in the NBA how the big players want to play in big markets so they can rake in endorsements... these college recruits are endorsing themselves for a higher draft pick the following year. 

MU isn't there yet.  Not even close.  But they're making huge strides.  Another National Championship will certainly help the case...

[ATWizJr]

He's a junior and you can't sign someone til they're a senior.

That explains it.  Thanks!  Can he verbal now, however?  I would guess so.

[GGGG]

That explains it.  Thanks!  Can he verbal now, however?  I would guess so.

Yes he can verbal now.  However, my guess is that Buzz might not be thrilled about him announcing something considering we have no scholarships for 2013 as of right now.  That might change.

[esotericmindguy]

MU isn't there yet.  Not even close.  But they're making huge strides.  Another National Championship will certainly help the case...

How is Illinois any closer?

[bilsu]

I did not read the article, but it seems to me that a new Illinois coach would have a much better chance of signing Parker than a coach that is on the hot seat. Unless there is a big turn around, Weber will remain on the hot seat until he is no longer coach. I believe a new Illinois coach would be bad for MU recruiting in Illinois.

[Dawson Rental]

From what I hear it is long shot, but not impossible long shot. Issue of MU taking a one and done kid is in the equation.

Let's see... Jabari Parker is outstanding, but will only play a year.  Hummm, would that be a good thing...

Hell, Yes!!!!

[Tugg Speedman]

Maybe if Benford leaves, Buzz can hire the Simeon coach.  Now that would get things buzzed.....

Better ... If Benford leaves, hire Bruce Webber as an associate head coach.

[boyonthedock]

Weber would at the very least have a job at SIU again waiting for him.

[MU82]

From what I hear it is long shot, but not impossible long shot. Issue of MU taking a one and done kid is in the equation.

It ain't "in the equation" for me.

Let your one be in Milwaukee, young man.

[THEultimateWARRIOR]

Patience is a virtue....

And if Nunn signs....That means someone needs to go.....

I am assuming all of these decisions will be made after the Final 4.....

Jabari Parker is a long shot.....

He likes Izzo.....

But that is not to say impossible......

Remember when Dawson was coming here and Mich St. swept him up "somehow"....(inuendo, rumors, FUD, etc)

Did you listen to Lavin talk today about what coaches are saying about his "Cancer" on the recruiting trails.....Truly a dirty business....No subject is out of bounds....

It will be interesting to see if someone leaves after this year. My gut feeling is yes considering Nunn and Tate were both in attendance for the Georgetown game. Wild speculation but maybe Derek Wilson? Tate is a point guard. I have also heard were showing a lot of interest in a rising pg in Wisconsin.

[GGGG]

Just heard on WSCR that Jabari Parker is a mormon.  Not that it makes a difference, but I thought it was interesting.  Then I read this:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/us/the-prayerful-young-man-can-also-nail-a-jumper.html

3.7 GPA!  Nice.

[TallTitan34]

I'm listening too.  Apparently he wakes up at 5 everyday to practice his faith.  I have no idea what Mormons do but he does it everyday at 5.

[GGGG]

I'm listening too.  Apparently he wakes up at 5 everyday to practice his faith.  I have no idea what Mormons do but he does it everyday at 5.

Up at 5...and no caffeine.... bleh.

[MarsupialMadness]

How is Illinois any closer?

Illinois isn't any closer.  I don't give UIllinois any chance of signing Parker... no matter what Sonny and his coach say.

[Benny B]

I'm listening too.  Apparently he wakes up at 5 everyday to practice his faith.  I have no idea what Mormons do but he does it everyday at 5.

Ummmmmmm..... granted Marquette is Catholic and all, but hello?  Parkers?  Have you met our coach, Buzz Williams?  The guy's attitude, actions and philosophy makes Family Home Evening look like the Jerry Springer show.

Other than BYU (of course) name one other high-major, successful D-I basketball program that would be a better fit for a Mormon from Chicago than Marquette.

[Sir Lawrence]

Ummmmmmm..... granted Marquette is Catholic and all, but hello?  Parkers?  Have you met our coach, Buzz Williams?  The guy's attitude, actions and philosophy makes Family Home Evening look like the Jerry Springer show.

Other than BYU (of course) name one other high-major, successful D-I basketball program that would be a better fit for a Mormon from Chicago than Marquette.

Utah.

[GGGG]

Ummmmmmm..... granted Marquette is Catholic and all, but hello?  Parkers?  Have you met our coach, Buzz Williams?  The guy's attitude, actions and philosophy makes Family Home Evening look like the Jerry Springer show.

Umm....did you read the Milwaukee Magazine article? 

[GGGG]

Utah.

Utah State and the legendary Stew Morrill.