Vander to the NBA draft

[MarquetteDano]

some people owe wrkn an apology.

They do but I ask him for no lurid pictures please .   

[klyrish]

I'm so inspired by this that I'm going to follow Vander's lead and announce my eligibility for the 2013-2014 NBA draft as well.

[onepost]

Can't have Jamil leave now. That's the important thing from here on out.

[jeffreyweee]

"Vander Blue, G, Jr. Marquette
Blue had a breakout season as a junior, averaging 14.8 PPG. He is a terrific athlete who can guard multiple positions and exudes the sort of toughness we've come to expect from Marquette players. He's coming off a strong NCAA tournament run that helped carry Marquette to the Elite Eight. However, he still lacks a consistent perimeter jumper and is considered undersized for a 2-guard. Most likely, he's a second-round pick. But some scouts project him as a big point guard, so there's a chance he sneaks into the first round."

Chad Ford

[NavinRJohnson]

"Vander Blue, G, Jr. Marquette
Blue had a breakout season as a junior, averaging 14.8 PPG. He is a terrific athlete who can guard multiple positions and exudes the sort of toughness we've come to expect from Marquette players. He's coming off a strong NCAA tournament run that helped carry Marquette to the Elite Eight. However, he still lacks a consistent perimeter jumper and is considered undersized for a 2-guard. Most likely, he's a second-round pick. But some scouts project him as a big point guard, so there's a chance he sneaks into the first round."

Chad Ford

I think this is spot on analysis.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Sounds like Buzz and MU caught off guard...(no pun intended)

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/marquettes-vander-blue-taking-his-shot-at-the-nba-eq9ivqr-203228131.html

[ChicosBailBonds]

Agreed on the apology.  I owe him one too.

Now that Vander has announced, he is telling folks that it has to do with the difference in the strength of the draft this year versus next.  He feels he has a good shot (better shot) this year due to a weaker draft.  

So there was a fight in the weight room with Buzz....I knew it.

[TallTitan34]

Is it possible the mock drafts don't include Vander because they saw no chance of him declaring?

[real chili 83]

So there was a fight in the weight room with Buzz....I knew it.

Kinda interesting.  Blue's been spending a lot of time the past couple of days hanging out in the study hall at the Al.

I know you are being sarcastic.....doesn't seem like Blue would hang out near Buzz's office if there was some tension.

[NavinRJohnson]

Who's Derrick Anderson? More journalistic brilliance from the ever lazy JS Beat writer.

[MUFlutieEffect]

Of course, whether or  not Blue gets drafted can be (and will be, I suppose) debated for the next two and half months until the end of June rolls around. 

I think we can all agree his selection would improve the Marquette brand overall. 

What is he doesn't get drafted?  Does this have any impact on a guy like Looney or Stone?  Does the understand shift from "elite program with players good enough to declare early" to "program who's best player (and two-time buzzer-beater) can't even make it in the league"???

Trying to see how an un-drafted Vander would affect the psyche of an 18 year-old and his opinion of MU.

[Blue Horseshoe]

Vander needs to higher an agent. Anyone have any idea where he is looking to sign?

[Litehouse]

Vander needs to higher an agent. Anyone have any idea where he is looking to sign?

Who is Wesley's agent?

[Blue Horseshoe]

Who is Wesley's agent?

I read in an old article that Lance Young at Excel Sports Management was his agent.
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2011/11/agent_for_wesley_matthews_inve.html

Not sure if that is still the case because I can't find Wes on the website.
http://www.excelsm.com/page/nba-clients

[Lennys Tap]

"Vander Blue, G, Jr. Marquette
Blue had a breakout season as a junior, averaging 14.8 PPG. He is a terrific athlete who can guard multiple positions and exudes the sort of toughness we've come to expect from Marquette players. He's coming off a strong NCAA tournament run that helped carry Marquette to the Elite Eight. However, he still lacks a consistent perimeter jumper and is considered undersized for a 2-guard. Most likely, he's a second-round pick. But some scouts project him as a big point guard, so there's a chance he sneaks into the first round."

Chad Ford

I thought Ford had him #76, undrafted or maybe late 2nd?

[MileHigh]

Vander needs to higher an agent. Anyone have any idea where he is looking to sign?

Jay-Z

[verlo]

Who is Wesley's agent?

Wes' current agent is Jeff Austin. He works for Octagon.

http://www.draftexpress.com/agents/Jeff-Austin-52/

[VegasWarrior77]

No more dominoes please!  Only incoming great news!

[JD]

No more dominoes please!  Only incoming great news!

Translate in english please. "blue was the one i had RT"

[Windyplayer]

Best of luck, Blue. Represent us well. Let's move on.

[brewcity77]

Translate in english please. "blue was the one i had RT"

RT means he was retweeting what the person said to him. Last night, PT tweeted that it was possible not all the dominoes had fallen regarding the roster. The person wanted to know if Blue's declaration was what PT was talking about and that was a confirmation that yes, Blue to the NBA was what they were predicting last night.

[JD]

RT means he was retweeting what the person said to him. Last night, PT tweeted that it was possible not all the dominoes had fallen regarding the roster. The person wanted to know if Blue's declaration was what PT was talking about and that was a confirmation that yes, Blue to the NBA was what they were predicting last night.

ahhh, makes sense, thanks Brew.

[Rockmic87]

Is it possible the mock drafts don't include Vander because they saw no chance of him declaring?

Ummmmm.....if a player is good enough to declare, the mocks will have him in until they know 100% whether he is staying or going. The mocks just don't think Vander is NBA material.

[JakeBarnes]

Decades in advance, this GI JOE PSA amazingly foretold our sentiments to this event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phFgCLguSNI

Buzz was probably like "give him the stick.. DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWWbPb7-ZnQ

[brewcity77]

Ummmmm.....if a player is good enough to declare, the mocks will have him in until they know 100% whether he is staying or going. The mocks just don't think Vander is NBA material.

And yet the same mocks have him as a first-rounder in next year's deeper draft? Mmmmmmmmmmright. SB Nation says he's a late first round pick. Chad Ford said today he's either a late first rounder or a value in the early second.