Who's leaving? Other than Junior and Trent...

[MUFlutieEffect]

Obviously there have been quite a few lengthy threads on Vander, who I'm convinced will be returning (to be honest, I don't even think there's a small chance he'll leave).  We all know Otule's options.

Any other transfers?  Namely, and this is 100% speculation on my part, I can definitely see Ferguson leaving.  Wouldn't be shocked to see Mayo leave either. 

Thoughts?

[We R Final Four]

Thoughts? Yeah-- let it play out.  It hasn't been 24 hours since the off season began. Honestly.

[ChicosBailBonds]

I heard Buzz is leaving.  I hope we can keep him

-Sincerely, crazy nut job MU fans that believe in conspiracy theories...oh, and Larry Williams

[keefe]

I just read on Dodd's board that Buzz is leaving. He's being pushed out by the AD.

[Wally Schroeder]

I have to think Ferguson heads to a mid-major where he can get some quality PT. Could just be his demeanor, but he always looked so distant/stoic on the bench. Sounds like Otule might decide to pursue a professional career abroad. With his injury history and limited mobility, his basketball earning potential probably has a shorter window and carries more risk than most. I think everyone else is back. Already 22, I just don't see Mayo leaving and wasting another year watching a new team. Pure speculation, time will tell how things play out. 

[Golden Avalanche]

Obviously there have been quite a few lengthy threads on Vander, who I'm convinced will be returning (to be honest, I don't even think there's a small chance he'll leave).  We all know Otule's options.

Any other transfers?  Namely, and this is 100% speculation on my part, I can definitely see Ferguson leaving.  Wouldn't be shocked to see Mayo leave either. 

Thoughts?

So, with 100% speculation you definitely see Ferguson leaving?

Expert analysis!!!

[MUFlutieEffect]

So, with 100% speculation you definitely see Ferguson leaving?

Expert analysis!!!

Dude, settle down, it's a conversation, not a claim.  At what point did I consider myself an expert?  Sorry for my poor diction, let me rephrase: Although it is speculation on my behalf, I would not be shocked to see Jamal Ferguson transfer.

Sorry for prompting discussion on a discussion board.

[4everwarriors]

Mayo and Otule

[DCWarriors04]

I have to think Ferguson heads to a mid-major where he can get some quality PT. Could just be his demeanor, but he always looked so distant/stoic on the bench. Sounds like Otule might decide to pursue a professional career abroad. With his injury history and limited mobility, his basketball earning potential probably has a shorter window and carries more risk than most. I think everyone else is back. Already 22, I just don't see Mayo leaving and wasting another year watching a new team. Pure speculation, time will tell how things play out. 

What's your source for Otule? Ferguson and Mayo though I think will be gone. If the talk on JJJ holds true, Ferguson will wind up behind him. Mayo has a lot of potential but he had more bad than good this year. Mayo leaving would amount to addition by subtraction.

[flash]

I would not be shocked if Ferguson or Mayo left.  

[Pakuni]

Otule is a distinct possibility, from the sounds of it.

[Wally Schroeder]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/21965238/adversity-helps-otule-marquette-teammates-see-big-picture

DCWarrior - I'm putting a lot of stock in this article. Gardner's quote is most telling. Otule and Ox spend a lot of time together, which makes me think Otule will move on. Time will tell.

[79Warrior]

Mayo and Otule

TM either commits to worth his tail off in the off season to improve or he leaves. His current level of play is sub par.

[AirPunches]

Not sure who is leaving but I wouldn't be suprised to see MU add another Lockett type transfer or sign another JUCO this spring. There's a good chance at least 2 or maybe 3 players who are expected to or could be back next year won't be.

[77ncaachamps]

I would not be shocked if Ferguson or Mayo left.  

Second.

I'd like to see Jamal back. He appears to add a lot of length, explosiveness, and quickness to the backcourt.
Not sure he'll gain significant minutes next year though with Duane, Deonte and JaJuan.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

I also think there's a good chance Ferguson leaves, and I'm disappointed he wasn't given a fair shot. But then again, Anderson barely played last year and this year he started. That may not be the case for Jamal, but his role should increase with Lockett leaving, if he does decide to stay.

[Stretchdeltsig]

When is the date when we will know who the 13 scholarship players are for 2013-14?  Is it sometime in June when the five new scholarship players are on campus?

[brewcity77]

I would be surprised if Ferguson left. By all accounts he accepted his role and was a hard worker. Him getting into the Miami game was a statement by Buzz and wouldn't have happened if Jamal wasn't working his butt off in practice.

I think Mayo is the most likely not to return. I want him back, and honestly think Todd is one of those kids who would really benefit from being at Marquette and having Buzz as his coach even if he never gets back to contributing as much as he did the first half of his first season.

When asked if he'd be back last night, Otule said "I don't know, I want to, but I don't know." I think Chris will be back. But if I were taking odds, I'd put it at 55/45. He definitely seems to be considering his options, but that's likely with anyone who is working on a master's.

[Lennys Tap]

I also think there's a good chance Ferguson leaves, and I'm disappointed he wasn't given a fair shot. But then again, Anderson barely played last year and this year he started. That may not be the case for Jamal, but his role should increase with Lockett leaving, if he does decide to stay.

Not given a "fair shot"? WTF does that mean. This isn't little league where everyone is guaranteed a certain amount of playing time. There are 13 guys on the team. Some ride the bench. That's major college basketball everywhere.

[TheFarEastMovement]

I am not sure if Garret Swanson will continue as a walk on. I saw him last night working out at the Planet Fitness in downtown mke last night. It was kind of surprising to me as to why he would not use the gym at the Al McGuire Center.

[brewcity77]

I am not sure if Garret Swanson will continue as a walk on. I saw him last night working out at the Planet Fitness in downtown mke last night. It was kind of surprising to me as to why he would not use the gym at the Al McGuire Center.

Not sure if there was a reason why, but it seemed all the players left the Al pretty quick after they got back last night. Just picked up their food and said goodbyes.

Also, was he able to travel with the team? He isn't eligible to play until next year, right? As an ineligible walk-on he doesn't travel if I am remembering correctly. Do walk-ons have full access to facilities 24/7? I thought there were restrictions that were more stringent on how much time walk-ons could use facilities.

[National Champs]

I am not sure if Garret Swanson will continue as a walk on. I saw him last night working out at the Planet Fitness in downtown mke last night. It was kind of surprising to me as to why he would not use the gym at the Al McGuire Center.

I see Swanson working out at the rec center 4+ nights a week around 8-10pm. My suspicion is that he wants to be strong.

[Nukem2]

Not sure if there was a reason why, but it seemed all the players left the Al pretty quick after they got back last night. Just picked up their food and said goodbyes.

Also, was he able to travel with the team? He isn't eligible to play until next year, right? As an ineligible walk-on he doesn't travel if I am remembering correctly. Do walk-ons have full access to facilities 24/7? I thought there were restrictions that were more stringent on how much time walk-ons could use facilities.

Yep, he cannot travel with the team as a transfer sitting out.

[KenoshaWarrior]

Buzz

[wadesworld]

I see Swanson working out at the rec center 4+ nights a week around 8-10pm. My suspicion is that he wants to be strong swell.

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