Tarik Black on the Market...

[Dreadman24]

JJJ is pushing for Tarik Black to come to Marquette. Buzz has to consider him...

[LastWarrior]

Given the news on Juan, sign me up for some Black and Blue!!

[KenoshaWarrior]

Given the news on Juan, sign me up for some Black and Blue!!

Yup that would be a nice trade if I dont say so myself

[jeffreyweee]

I prefer Taylor getting more time over us taking Black. Would prefer a project center or experienced PG transfer.

[frozena pizza]

I prefer Taylor getting more time over us taking Black. Would prefer a project center or experienced PG transfer.

It's not like you can just go out and get whatever you want.  I'm not even sure Black would be interested in MU given the number of schools looking at him.  I think he would be a nice addition, particularly given the injuries that Gardner and Otule have had.

[Rockmic87]

No brainer that Black would be a tremendous addition to the team, now that Juan is gone.

[Markusquette]

That would really bolster our front court. 

[ChuckyChip]

Minnesota has offered - http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/202932011.html

[Jay Bee]

Here are some thoughts on how Tarik would help at Minnesota. Some of the same comments apply to MU.

Obviously if trying to have a magical season in terms of tourney success is up there on his list of desires, Marquette would have a pretty good shot.

[NavinRJohnson]

Here are some thoughts on how Tarik would help at Minnesota. Some of the same comments apply to MU.

Obviously if trying to have a magical season in terms of tourney success is up there on his list of desires, Marquette would have a pretty good shot.

As would making the NBA. I can only assume Buzz has had him on the blower with Lazaar, Jimmy Butler, and Crowder. Certainly seems like he fits in that mold. Shouldn't have much trouble adapting after olaying for Pastner either.

[Jay Bee]

As would making the NBA. I can only assume Buzz has had him on the blower with Lazaar, Jimmy Butler, and Crowder. Certainly seems like he fits in that mold. Shouldn't have much trouble adapting after olaying for Pastner either.

Black could find moving into the second round next year with a strong season I would think. Compared to Zarro, Jimmy and Jae, though, he's a very different player. Much of of an interior guy. All those kids were versatile offensively and defensively... Black is best around the rim, especially on offense.

Nonetheless, MU and Buzz's success in helping guys get to the NBA is going to be a plus for most kids looking at Marquette.

[THEultimateWARRIOR]

PG-Duane Wilson 6'3"
SG-Vander Blue 6'4"
SF-Jamil Wilson 6'8"
SF-Tarik Black 6'9"
C-Otule 6'11"

That would be some serious length in our line-up. And that is not including Steve Taylor 6'7'' or Jamal Mckay 6'9".

[thehammock]

MU has enough front-court players, assuming no more defections, for next year. It appears that MU will have at least 2 open scholarships for the upcoming season. I'd look for an experienced guard to come next year; if Blue is gone, the backcourt is a huge unknown. Heck, IWB mentioned that Thomas might not leave  Then I'd look for a transferring big that will sit out this season and be reading to play some minutes the following.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Heck, IWB mentioned that Thomas might not leave  Then I'd look for a transferring big that will sit out this season and be reading to play some minutes the following.

Wow.  I was using teal on the "Juan transfer" thread about there suddenly being a scholarship for Jake but there might really be?

[Sunbelt15]

Wow.  I was using teal on the "Juan transfer" thread about there suddenly being a scholarship for Jake but there might really be?

If Jake wants to ride the bench, or have a year similar to this one his senior year for that scholarship, he'll come back. But I don't think so.

[MUCrew]

So....trying to get Black sounds more and more like a good idea now?

[Coleman]

So....trying to get Black sounds more and more like a good idea now?

No brainer.

[MUfan12]

No brainer.

Disagree. Not a position of need at this point. They need a wing more than a post.

[chapman]

Wow.  I was using teal on the "Juan transfer" thread about there suddenly being a scholarship for Jake but there might really be?

And if having a scholarship wasn't the deal breaker like it seemed to be, I wonder if Buzz is actually making a plea to Jake to stay?

[martyconlonontherun]

What type of game does black have? Could 2 of him, mckay, Gardner and otule be on the court at pretty much all the time? They have 80 min at the 4/5 and I don't see McKay playing less than 15 and the others playing no less than 20.

[frozena pizza]

And if having a scholarship wasn't the deal breaker like it seemed to be, I wonder if Buzz is actually making a plea to Jake to stay?

Has it gotten that bad?

[frozena pizza]

I would definitely take Black.  Maybe he is not the type of player we need most right now but he would give us a pretty stacked front line which would really open up the perimeter for our young guards.  I would also feel a lot better having some insurance in case Gardner or Otule gets hurt.

[Coleman]

Disagree. Not a position of need at this point. They need a wing more than a post.

You get the best players available.

[MUCrew]

You get the best players available.

+1

[NavinRJohnson]

You get the best players available.

Yep. He would be an absolute bitch at MU, and the ability to move Wilson out to the wing more, would make him even more of a bitch than he already is.