TJ Taylor withdraws from MU

[Dawson Rental]

Why would you ask him that? Kind of a dickmove IMO.

I disagree.  The kid has a twitter account, and he was evidently using it to let people know that being away from his girl was tough.  If the kid doesn't want questions, he doesn't have to twitter in the first place or to respond to any questions he gets.

[GGGG]

The issue goes beyond 2013 - look at 2014.  Our only returning guards will be Vander, Jamal and Derrick Wilson.  And let's jut be charitable and say that none exactly excel at hitting outside shots.

[jficke13]

Agreed Murs. When you go into a public forum, expect doing public things.

[MUBurrow]

The issue goes beyond 2013 - look at 2014.  Our only returning guards will be Vander, Jamal and Derrick Wilson.  And let's jut be charitable and say that none exactly excel at hitting outside shots.

when will Marquette finally land a top small man??

[nyg]

The issue goes beyond 2013 - look at 2014.  Our only returning guards will be Vander, Jamal and Derrick Wilson.  And let's jut be charitable and say that none exactly excel at hitting outside shots.

Won't Duane Wilson be there?

[Dr. Blackheart]

The issue goes beyond 2013 - look at 2014.  Our only returning guards will be Vander, Jamal and Derrick Wilson.  And let's jut be charitable and say that none exactly excel at hitting outside shots.

Jake has two more years to go as well.

[Bocephys]

The issue goes beyond 2013 - look at 2014.  Our only returning guards will be Vander, Jamal and Derrick Wilson.  And let's jut be charitable and say that none exactly excel at hitting outside shots.

Except we'll also have Deonte Burton and Duane Wilson at the very least.

[Dawson Rental]

So all the roster depth is virtually gone now

Rotation
Junior
Vander
Lockett
Wilson
Otule
Gardner
Steve Taylor
Derrick Wilson
Thomas?
Ferguson?

Don't be forgettin' Juan Anderson.

[Clam Crowder]

This year could be a little worse than I expected. Not because of TJ's departure, but if we have no Mayo and no TJ we will only have 1 3 pt. shooter.

[GGGG]

Won't Duane Wilson be there?

Yes, but he is not "returning," and we have no idea if he can hit the outside shot.

[Dawson Rental]

The issue goes beyond 2013 - look at 2014.  Our only returning guards will be Vander, Jamal and Derrick Wilson.  And let's jut be charitable and say that none exactly excel at hitting outside shots.

No problem, Buzz will get DeMarcus Croaker, and MU will go to an all dunk offense.

[Clam Crowder]

Bold Prediction:
Kendrick Nunn will commit to Marquette in the next week and a half. If not I expect another high profile player to sign. I am just going with my gut here, Buzz is not afraid to show the door to guys. Maybe it was academics, maybe it was a lack of motivation or talent. Who knows? I am just gonna make my prediction and hope I am right

[nyg]

This year could be a little worse than I expected. Not because of TJ's departure, but if we have no Mayo and no TJ we will only have 1 3 pt. shooter.

I have to go with only one outside shooting guard, neverless a 3pt shooter and that is Lockett.  Unless you count Thomas, who may or may not see time.

Junior
Vander
D. Wilson

All of the above are to say the least, not very good shooters.  Lets hope Mayo returns.  

[dwaderoy2004]

Yes, but he is not "returning," and we have no idea if he can hit the outside shot.

Actually, in 2014, he would be returning, which is what you said.

[Dawson Rental]

If it is academics, (a big) maybe TJ returns to Paris JUCO for a year and comes to MU then.

[nyg]

Actually, in 2014, he would be returning, which is what you said.

Thats what I thought.  Wilson will be freshman in 2013-2014, soph 2014-2015. 

[Bocephys]

If it is academics, (a big) maybe TJ returns to Paris JUCO for a year and comes to MU then.

People tried to say that about Durley too.  I guess it's possible, but very unlikely.

[PaintTouches]

Bold Prediction:
Kendrick Nunn will commit to Marquette in the next week and a half. If not I expect another high profile player to sign. I am just going with my gut here, Buzz is not afraid to show the door to guys. Maybe it was academics, maybe it was a lack of motivation or talent. Who knows? I am just gonna make my prediction and hope I am right

Nunn has said he will release his final list (not sure if it was 3 or 5) on Aug. 3. Prep Bullseye peeps think he's doing it as a sort of ultimatum for UCLA to offer.

[Nukem2]

I have to go with only one outside shooting guard, neverless a 3pt shooter and that is Lockett.  Unless you count Thomas, who may or may not see time.

Junior
Vander
D. Wilson

All of the above are to say the least, not very good shooters.  Lets hope Mayo returns.  

Lockett only attempted 2 treys per game last year.  Obviously only taking a trey when wide open.

[brewcity77]

Bold Prediction:
Kendrick Nunn will commit to Marquette in the next week and a half. If not I expect another high profile player to sign. I am just going with my gut here, Buzz is not afraid to show the door to guys. Maybe it was academics, maybe it was a lack of motivation or talent. Who knows? I am just gonna make my prediction and hope I am right

Nunn will be trimming his list to 6 on August 3rd, from what the Bullseye Bros said on Twitter. I think he's hoping that Kentucky offers, which is why he's waiting. He'll likely decide before too long, but I definitely wouldn't put him in the foregone conclusion pile.

[Bieberhole69]

Lockett only attempted 2 treys per game last year.  Obviously only taking a trey when wide open.

I think J. Wilson will be able to help out from 3, he's got a nice shot.

[GGGG]

Actually, in 2014, he would be returning, which is what you said.

Yeah, you are correct.  Mixed up my years.

[bamamarquettefan]

Holy crap.  Seriously?  If Mayo isn't back, who the hell is going to be playing in the backcourt?

Oh and is it too late for me to revise my prediction on Jake Thomas' role?  

That's right Sultan, some of us were so worried about you being right about Jake not being able to compete at this level that we are carefully getting rid of one guard at a time until Jake is the only option :-)

I really do believe Jake can compete at this level, but certainly more comfortable with him coming into bust the zone with a few bombs against certain defenses, not as a starter.

On a serious note, when we get complaints about overrecruiting I know everyone immediately is thinking about kicking another Newbill off the team, but this is why you have to always be recruiting.  You wake up one day and Mbakwe or TJ aren't in their dorm room.  We can just never play so short on players like with what Buzz inherited.

[brewcity77]

On a serious note, when we get complaints about overrecruiting I know everyone immediately is thinking about kicking another Newbill off the team, but this is why you have to always be recruiting.  You wake up one day and Mbakwe or TJ aren't in their dorm room.  We can just never play so short on players like with what Buzz inherited.

So that's it...TJ Taylor is the first casualty of our move of underclassmen to Tower. Way to go, Larry.

[Dawson Rental]

Calling Mislav Brzoja.  Calling Mislav Brzoja.  Calling Mislav Brzoja.