[Cracked Sidewalks] Looking at the Transfer List

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Looking at the Transfer List

Written by: noreply@blogger.com (Alan Bykowski)

Last year Marquette added Trent Lockett, who proved to be the Leatherman of basketball, chipping in a little bit in every aspect of the game. Lockett was a big addition, especially after losing do-it-all Jae Crowder to the NBA. With Jake Thomas, Jamal Ferguson, Juan Anderson, and Vander Blue all leaving Marquette, Buzz Williams finds himself with two open scholarships rather than the expected one-too-many. It seems Marquette may need a guy who is immediately eligible as all three guys leaving projected to play the 2/3 positions at MU. Here are the 5 most intriguing immediately eligible players:

1) Antonio Barton: When looking at Memphis transfers that can play next year, Barton won't be the first name most Marquette fans think of. But in terms of need, Barton fits more of a hole than #3 on this list. He is an excellent shooter from range and would fill an immediate need of providing minutes at the 1-2 positions. Also the brother of former Marquette target and current NBA player Will Barton.
2) Josh Davis: Davis is a beastly power forward that averaged a double-double at Tulane last year. While Marquette has a lot of talent in the front court Davis would allow Jamil and Taylor to play down a position. He has also shown some ability to shoot the three and has the frame to play on the wing. He would allow for some very big lineups at the BC.
3) Tarik Black: Like Davis, former Marquette recruit Black would allow guys to play down a position, but unlike Davis it's highly unlikely Black would be able to rotate out to the wing. Black would be a solid pickup, but would create more of a logjam at the 4/5 positions where MU already has Otule, Gardner, and McKay.
4) Jerron Granberry:  He missed his senior season and elected to transfer instead of staying  at UNF. The question would be can he contribute at the high-major level?  Granberry is an efficient scorer, shoots the three well, rebounds, and  makes his free throws. He might be worth a look.
5) Sheldon McClellan:  Okay, I lied...McClellan isn't immediately available, but he is the most legitimate star available. The 6'4" Texas native can  put up a lot of points, draws fouls, is reliable at the line, and can  hit the three though isn't great from distance. Sound like someone we  know? He would be well worth having on scholarship for 3 years in order to have a proven high-major player for two years after the 2013-14 season is done.

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2013/04/looking-at-transfer-list.html

[brewcity77]

Spent some more time researching Josh Davis and I think I'd move him to the top of the list. In Lazar Hayward fashion, he was forced to play inside all last year because he was Tulane's only player taller than 6'6" (7'0" Tomas Bruha was injured midway through the season). He's a very versatile player that could have a major immediate impact.

[jesmu84]

Anyone know why Barton's games played and minutes played fell off this year?

[brewcity77]

Anyone know why Barton's games played and minutes played fell off this year?

I think it was a combination of two things. Adonis Thomas and DJ Stephens both took really big steps forward this year and Geron Johnson arrived as a JUCO transfer and immediately fit in with what Pastner wanted from him.

I have no idea if it played in, but with Will Barton gone, there might not have been as much need to make room for his brother.

[CTWarrior]

Do we really want Taylor to move down a position?  I think he is ideally suited to be a college 4.

[NYWarrior]

And from the JuCo ranks, Chad Frazier looks to be available again per this Twitter exchange

https://twitter.com/TheRecruitScoop/status/323930068021821440

and

http://www.jucorecruiting.com/chad-frazier-recruiting-ucla-latest-to-reach-out-to-chad-frazier-of-gulf-coast-state/

[brewcity77]

And from the JuCo ranks, Chad Frazier looks to be available again per this Twitter exchange

https://twitter.com/TheRecruitScoop/status/323930068021821440

and

http://www.jucorecruiting.com/chad-frazier-recruiting-ucla-latest-to-reach-out-to-chad-frazier-of-gulf-coast-state/

Frazier should definitely be our top JUCO target. Honestly, the immediately eligible pool is pretty thin. My only worry is if a JUCO could get his academics in line soon enough to be eligible at Marquette for 2013-14. It was difficult to get McKay on track and he had a full year. Giving a guy a summer might be too much to ask unless he's already ahead of the game academically.

[Archies Bat]

Frazier committed to Texas A&M a month or so ago.

[NYWarrior]

Frazier committed to Texas A&M a month or so ago.

he might have re-opened his recruitment

https://twitter.com/TheRecruitScoop/status/323930068021821440

[brewcity77]

he might have re-opened his recruitment

https://twitter.com/TheRecruitScoop/status/323930068021821440

He did. Heard that earlier today but wasn't sure it was public info yet.

[Archies Bat]

He committed and decommitted to Oklahoma State.

He committed and decommitted to Texas A&M.

A good choice for MU?

[chapman]

If we lose another guard I'd be in for Granberry as a one year.  

I want Granberry.

[JakeBarnes]

I want Granberry.

The Granberries taste like Granberries.

[Mool212]

Per Teddy Greenstein's Twitter, we're also pushing hard for Northwestern's Drew Crawford, who would be available from day one to play. I've been a Northwestern fan my entire life before I came to MU and would love to see this happen.

[martyconlonontherun]

Per Teddy Greenstein's Twitter, we're also pushing hard for Northwestern's Drew Crawford, who would be available from day one to play. I've been a Northwestern fan my entire life before I came to MU and would love to see this happen.

A source close to the talented wingman said Crawford will make "a good basketball decision," meaning he only would consider transferring if a top-notch team assures him of a prime-time role. There's little doubt that would happen. So to keep him in Evanston, Collins should appeal to Crawford's desire to complete the mission — to dance in March.

http://www.sippinonpurple.com/northwestern-wildcats-basketball/2013/3/29/4160038/drew-crawford-transfer-northwestern-injury-redshirt

Sounds like a good fit. Probably the best replacement we could get for Blue. A 15+ scorer from a big time conference with good range.

[Mool212]

When he's on he can shoot the lights out, plus he brings a good driving ability to the table as well. Top it off with the fact that he's a great kid (spoken with him on a few occasions) and he would be who I want starting for us next year.

[Lacrosse218]

Paint Touches recently tweeted that they got bad info regarding Drew Crawford.  MU has had no contact and he is still enrolled at NU....bummer

[We R Final Four]

I've been a Northwestern fan my entire life before I came to MU and would love to see this happen.

Welcome--this is what winning looks like.