Juan transferring

[The Lens]

Does this really surprise anyone?  He's a 1st Teamer on the Erik Williams All-Stars.

[GGGG]

Does this really surprise anyone?  He's a 1st Teamer on the Erik Williams All-Stars.

Yes.  It surprises me.  The only think him and EW had in common was that they started the beginning of games.  Completely different player...and I think an off season without injuries would have done him a lot of good.

[Ardmore Mug]

I liked him also.  LEt the "BUZZCUTTING " comments begin...

[dgies9156]

This is disappointing. I really liked the guy and his potential. I know we have a lot coming in at his position, but I also think that competition is good for improving everyone and had hoped for big things from Juan.

Best of luck Juan and I know we all hope you find what you want at your new location.

[KenoshaWarrior]

I liked him also.  LEt the "BUZZCUTTING " comments begin...

Cue the idiot badger fans on the JS message board in 3....2....1....

[Silkk the Shaka]

I liked him also.  LEt the "BUZZCUTTING " comments begin...

No way he was cut.  Buzz seemed to really like him and vice versa.

[mikem91288]

This is no surprise to me. Juan is clearly being passed up in the depth chart.

EWill started in a similar role before he transferred.

[jesmu84]

"buzzcutting"? don't we have to have a transfer-in-waiting or something for that to be the case? ridiculous

[frozena pizza]

I am disappointed but nothing surprises me anymore.  This won't be seen as a big loss, but he showed a lot of promise early in the season and I thought he could step into the void left by Lockett.

[Slim]

I think Buzz said he was the best student on the team in regard to grade point average.
I thought he was the best teammate - as far as bench enthusiasm.

Good luck Juan

[Aughnanure]

Dammit. I really liked Juan. Really didn't want this to happen. Thought he was coming into his own - but he was going to struggle for minutes next year with an older Steve and especially Jameel.

Now the transfer list becomes intriguing.

[onepost]

Having worked with the team for a bit, I can honestly say there was no better guy than Juan, which makes the transfer tough in that regard. That being said, like Thomas and Ferguson before him, he saw the writing on the wall at his position. I know there's a lot of hype about our recruiting class (deservedly so), but man, these guys must be something to drive so many current players outta the program.

[Aughnanure]

I think Buzz said he was the best student on the team in regard to grade point average.
I thought he was the best teammate - as far as bench enthusiasm.

Good luck Juan

+1. He's gotta look out for himself though. And that means playing time. He would've had to wait till his senior yr to really get a significant amount - and even then not sure if he would've found much more than 16.

[MU82]

I thought Juan still had some upside but I didn't think it was a "sky's the limit" kind of thing.

The fellow Marquette alum I watched most games with really didn't like Juan's game and he must be thrilled right now. I was always saying that I thought Juan had a role and did enough things well to merit 6-10 minutes of PT. I certainly never thought he would be a star.

I'm not stunned by this. Besides wanting to return home, Juan probably didn't think he'd be getting much more PT next year with Jamil, Taylor, Jameel and both centers in the fold.

A.B.R.: Always Be Recruiting!

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Really, really, really bummed about this one.

[nyg]

OK, for the schollies open gurus, this leaves one opening left for 2013 right?

So, does Buzz have a 2013 recruit (any top ones left), does he give the open one for Black who can play immediately, or save for 2014?

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Andrew Wiggens is still available.

[Aughnanure]

OK, for the schollies open gurus, this leaves one opening left for 2013 right?

So, does Buzz have a 2013 recruit (any top ones left), does he give the open one for Black who can play immediately, or save for 2014?

Andrew Wiggins is available. Hear he's okay.

[jesmu84]

OK, for the schollies open gurus, this leaves one opening left for 2013 right?

So, does Buzz have a 2013 recruit (any top ones left), does he give the open one for Black who can play immediately, or save for 2014?

No facts here, only opinions... as others have said, I see little value in "saving" a scholarship. Use it on someone, anyone, for a year. Find a project and hope for the best. Or take a flyer on a 1 year transfer. Maybe even a JUCO.

[jesmu84]

http://marquettetribune.org/2013/04/15/sports/juan-anderson-granted-his-release-will-transfer/

[GGGG]

We are one under for 2013.  

Getting Black and holding it for 2014 would be my preference...I don't think there is much left we are in on for 2013 unless I am missing on some decommits.

I wouldn't mind a project big man though.  

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

We are one over for 2013.  

Getting Black and holding it for 2014 would be my preference...I don't think there is much left we are in on for 2013 unless I am missing on some decommits.

I wouldn't mind a project big man though.  

Were actually one under now. With Ferguson and Juan leaving.

[Groin_pull]

Wow...just wow. Did not see that coming.

When it comes to players staying or going...nothing surprises me.

[Groin_pull]

Juan has been released to be closer to home.......wow

Just another day in Marquette-landia.

[GGGG]

Were actually one under now. With Ferguson and Juan leaving.

Thanks.  That is what I meant....corrected.