So Is McKay Gone For Real?....

[BubbaWilliams]

Cough...Jeronne...cough...Maymon.   Good luck to the young man, I hope this works out well for him.

It's not Pillarz or LW's fault, it's Mr Maymon's fault

[Benny B]

Playing the 5 at MU turned out OK for Jimmy and Lazar

Boom, baby.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

If it actually is because of playing time and he didnt want to play the 5. Good riddance. If its for any other reason, thats disappointing and I wish him the best. I think that just about covers it.

[muwarrior69]

Has Buzz ever had a team with 13 scholie players?

[4everwarriors]

I was looking forward to watching this guy.  Quite an athlete, great smile, great energy.  Bummer.

He wasn't gonna have an impact anyway. Probably wise to drop down a level or so in competition and get some playin' time. Gotta think he saw his competition and figured there would likely be more pine time than he desired.

[Lighthouse 84]

Jeez, I get off Scoop to do some actual work for a couple hours and look what I miss!  

This is disappointing news....I was looking forward to how JK was going to turn out after spending some time with Todd Smith.

[77ncaachamps]

Was looking forward to Jameel. Milwaukee kids going to MU is a good thing for the city and the university.

I guess a degree from MU isn't worth what it used to be, eh?
Or chasing your dream like a phantasm may have clouded his judgment?

GET THAT DEGREE AND PLAY KID! smh

[mr.MUskie]

I was looking forward to watching this guy.  Quite an athlete, great smile, great energy.  Bummer.

My feelings exactly.  Oh, plus he's 6'10".

[CTWarrior]

Stupid question.  We already have two very good players who we plan to split at the 5.  Why was McKay going to play the 5 this year?  If I were him, I wouldn't have been expecting to pay the 5 this year.  Definitely a good chance next year.  I would think the only way he'd play some 5 this season would be if both DG and CO weren't on the floor, which should be rare.

[T-Bone]

Stupid question.  We already have two very good players who we plan to split at the 5.  Why was McKay going to play the 5 this year?  If I were him, I wouldn't have been expecting to pay the 5 this year.  Definitely a good chance next year.  I would think the only way he'd play some 5 this season would be if both DG and CO weren't on the floor, which should be rare.

Insurance for foul trouble and bad knees. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Stupid question.  We already have two very good players who we plan to split at the 5.  Why was McKay going to play the 5 this year?  If I were him, I wouldn't have been expecting to pay the 5 this year.  Definitely a good chance next year.  I would think the only way he'd play some 5 this season would be if both DG and CO weren't on the floor, which should be rare.

Because it was pretty clear to even the casual Pro Am, Madness watcher, that Jamil, Jaun, Deonte and a healthy Steve were ahead of him at the 3/4...and that DG, CO and again Steve Jr were ahead of him at the 4/5.  It was also clear McKay has unusual athleticism, but his body was not yet BE ready.  Redshirt at MU where he may have to play that 5 role next year as STJ and Juan will be ahead of him at the 3/4 or transfer now.  

[ChicosBailBonds]

He wasn't gonna have an impact anyway. Probably wise to drop down a level or so in competition and get some playin' time. Gotta think he saw his competition and figured there would likely be more pine time than he desired.

I thought this guy was supposed to be a JUCO wunderkin....is that wrong?  Wasn't he like a finalist for JUCO player of the year and two time First Team All-American?  Or am I confusing him with someone else?

[MerrittsMustache]

I thought this guy was supposed to be a JUCO wunderkin....is that wrong?  Wasn't he like a finalist for JUCO player of the year and two time First Team All-American?  Or am I confusing him with someone else?

He was...when he committed to MU. Now that he's gone, he would have been useless anyway.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

This sucks. I hate getting attached to these guys when I know at any time one of them could leave like this. Good luck wherever you go Jameel.

[AZWarrior]

We have two great players at the 5.  But injuries happen.  I wish McKay well but I also wish he was staying around.  You can never have too much quality depth.

[Sunbelt15]

Stupid question.  We already have two very good players who we plan to split at the 5.  Why was McKay going to play the 5 this year?  If I were him, I wouldn't have been expecting to pay the 5 this year.  Definitely a good chance next year.  I would think the only way he'd play some 5 this season would be if both DG and CO weren't on the floor, which should be rare.

For the last time, DG is a POWER FORWARD. Buzz knows it and now you. Discussion closed!!!!!

[MU82]

He was...when he committed to MU. Now that he's gone, he would have been useless anyway.

Ha! I was thinking the same thing.

Then again, I doubt the love-him-when-he's-ours, show-him-no-love-when-he's-not deal is unique to Marquette Land.

[GGGG]

Ha! I was thinking the same thing.

Then again, I doubt the love-him-when-he's-ours, show-him-no-love-when-he's-not deal is unique to Marquette Land.

I think he would have taken awhile to adjust to D1 ball...like JFB and Jae before him.  But those two weren't afraid to work and fight when facing adversity.

Of all the transfers we have had, this one, along with TJT annoys me the most.  If you have given it a shot and simply don't have the talent, that's one thing.  If you have a bat sh*t crazy dad, that's another.  But to come in and never give it a chance?  Cmon....

[Lennys Tap]

Because it was pretty clear to even the casual Pro Am, Madness watcher, that Jamil, Jaun, Deonte and a healthy Steve were ahead of him at the 3/4...and that DG, CO and again Steve Jr were ahead of him at the 4/5.  It was also clear McKay has unusual athleticism, but his body was not yet BE ready.  Redshirt at MU where he may have to play that 5 role next year as STJ and Juan will be ahead of him at the 3/4 or transfer now.  

Only saw him at Madness but I agree with this. He was an intriguing player but didn't seem able to bang with our 4s or 5s.

[NavinRJohnson]

IWB posted this-

"As discussed on the premium board, Juco transfer and Milwaukee native Jameel McKay is leaving Marquette before ever playing in a game. Not sure what his reasons are, but I had heard it was mainly due to not being happy with playing the 5 spot.

Best of luck to Jameel wherever he goes.

Despite immediate internet rumors, this is not due to grades, it was his decision and the MU staff tried to talk him out of it, but were not successful."

http://www.brewcityball.com/forums/showthread.php?5489-Jameel-McKay-to-leave-MU

If this is true, then fine for him and probably better for MU. Has he ever watched them play?

[esotericmindguy]

My feelings exactly.  Oh, plus he's 6'10".

He weighs 190 pounds. Trend blackledge was 6'9 as well. Good luck to him

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

For Jameels sake he better find a place to play and quick. If he waits too long he cant red shirt and will only have one year of eligibility left.

[bilsu]

He weighs 190 pounds. Trend blackledge was 6'9 as well. Good luck to him

They are very similar in height. McKay is probably stonger than Blackledge. It there is a quickness edge, I  would give it to Blackledge. Blackledge could really jump and I would believe he would easily out jump McKay. Blackledge could also shoot from the outside and McKay cannot. Overall Blackledge was more athletic and skilled. Apparently, since he did not quit he was also tougher than Mckay.

[muwarrior69]

So who is going to complain now if Buzz oversigns. With Harris questionable we could be 3 shollies down.

[keefe]

They are very similar in height. McKay is probably stonger than Blackledge. It there is a quickness edge, I  would give it to Blackledge. Blackledge could really jump and I would believe he would easily out jump McKay. Blackledge could also shoot from the outside and McKay cannot. Overall Blackledge was more athletic and skilled. Apparently, since he did not quit he was also tougher than Mckay.

The best jumper ever recruited by Al was Robert Byrd. Byrd had a ridiculous vertical and was a highly rated recruit out of Phillips in Chicago. Guy was about 6' 5" but played a lot taller because of his jumping ability.