Vander to the NBA draft

[NavinRJohnson]

Man, I hope he makes it. I think he has the game, but we'll see. The thing is, prior to the Syracuse game, I'm not sure anyone would have been terribly surprised by this. I think that one game having a lot of impact on people's (around here) opinions.

[MUfan12]

Not a wise decision. I hope like hell I'm wrong, and he has a lot of success. I just don't see that happening on this continent.

[nyg]

Good luck Vander.  The Idaho Stampede awaits your arrival.  

Its your decision and not those of internet forum pundits, but not one mock draft, not one pro scouting service, anything has you as a first rounder this year.  

Hate to see you leave with the potential class of next year, what could have been.

[LloydMooresLegs]

Good luck, Vander.  I'll never forget your 2013 year-end winners.

MU not top 10 without Vander next year.  Still possibly a very good year, but it will have to be another case of Buzz coaching them up.

[JTBMU7]

is he gone-gone? or does he still have until the 28th to take his name out?

[mu_hilltopper]

The way I read this .. he has until midnight to take his name out ...

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Testing-the-NBA-Draft-Waters-in-2013-4103

[NavinRJohnson]

Tweet sure seems to imply he doesn't intend to return.

[4everwarriors]

Pretty excitin' to see next year's team take shape. Lots of youth, talent, and opportunity. Buzz will coach 'em up.

[chapman]

Not getting picked in June.  WNBA draft was last night, he declared too late for that one.

The way I read this .. he has until midnight to take his name out ...

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Testing-the-NBA-Draft-Waters-in-2013-4103

Yep, the 28th is an NBA deadline.  He's in.

[The Lens]

Pretty excitin' to see next year's team take shape. Lots of youth, talent, and opportunity. Buzz will coach 'em up.

Personally I think decision could benefit all involved.

[Ardmore Mug]

From JSOnline:
The Marquette University athletics program reported on Tuesday that Vander Blue will forego his last season of eligibility and enter the NBA draft. The program made the announcement on its Twitter feed.

We'll have more as details emerge.

[Warriors10]

Seriously I hope it works out for him, but to leave a consensus top 10 team for a chance of being drafted in mid/late 2nd round is dumb.  I think it is a bigger risk to do what he is doing than playing out his senior year.

Many memories just from the last parts of the season alone.  Best of luck fella.

[Tums Festival]

Apparently JJJ was right about Vander.

[MUCrew]

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041613aab.html

[San Diego Warrior]

I don't really get this - why forgo your senior season unless you're a guaranteed 1st rounder.  Getting picked in the 2nd round doesn't have any guaranteed money.

[Eldon]

Marquette Athletics just tweeted that Vander is forgoing his senior year for the NBA.

@&#*&

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhdge

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Have fun in Turkey, Vander-

[MJS_Says]

MU: Vander Blue will enter NBA draft
               



The Marquette University athletics program reported on Tuesday that Vander Blue will forego his last season of eligibility and enter the NBA draft. The program made the announcement on its Twitter feed.

               

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/203192841.html
               

[GoMarquetteSays]

Junior Guard Vander Blue Declares For Early Entry To NBA Draft
         

Junior guard Vander Blue of the Marquette University men's basketball team announced Tuesday morning that he will forgo his final season of eligibility and officially submit his name for the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft.
     

http://onlyfans.cstv.com/schools/marq/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041613aab.html
         

[PaintTouchesSays]

Blue forgoes senior year, enters NBA draft
      

Written by: Mark Strotman
            

Marquette junior Vander Blue  will forgo his senior year and declare for the 2013 NBA draft. He plans to hire an agent and will not have the possibility of returning to school. Blue considered his options for weeks, with Paint ... Continue reading →


            

http://painttouches.com/2013/04/16/blue-forgoes-senior-year-enters-nba-draft/
      

[4th and State]

Well there goes our FF run.

[Aughnanure]

I don't really get this - why forgo your senior season unless you're a guaranteed 1st rounder.  Getting picked in the 2nd round doesn't have any guaranteed money.

Exactly. Is next year's class really that scary?

[hairy worthen]

I am disappointed because his game was trending to take a big jump next year. Wish him all the best of luck.  

It is hard to predict what this means for next years team. Having experienced seniors is important for success especially in tournaments. On the other hand their is still significant talent on this team and significant talent coming in. Buzz will have to put it together.

I am hoping Jamil Wilson takes his game to the next level and is that difference maker ala Hayward, JFB, Crowder, etc

[The Lens]

Seriously I hope it works out for him, but to leave a consensus top 10 team for a chance of being drafted in mid/late 2nd round is dumb.  I think it is a bigger risk to do what he is doing than playing out his senior year.

Many memories just from the last parts of the season alone.  Best of luck fella.

What does a Top 10 team have to do with anything?  He's not a fan.  He's making a life choice.  I would never expect a kid to evaluate his decision based on the team's possibilities.  That's selfish on our part.  Vander's busted his tail for 3 years, what does he owe us?  Good Luck Vander...prove 'em wrong.

[ronald dragon]

Not only is this frggin frustrating as an MU fan but also as a Vander fan, I want to see him succeed and this is not the right way to do it.