Luke Fischer transferring from I4

[4everwarriors]

Well, no games lost to condensation, yet.

Or perspiration

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Apparently a person who covers Indiana sports said that his decision on where he will transfer to could come very soon, and earlier today this source said that he could even choose TODAY (I got this from the Badger board).

[MU82]

If picking up Fischer means that Stone doesn't come to MU, would you still want Fischer?   With Pierce also signed, I don't think there is room for three 7 ft'ers.    And do you prefer Fishcer to Harris?     My answers to both is yes.   A 4-star 7 ft'er in hand is preferable. 

Yes, this has been a major problem for us over the years. Too many talented big men.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Here's hoping we can get Luke to come to MU.

[MarquetteDano]

I just dig the subject title spelling of this thread.

Um, like Fischer is transferring from I4.  Like, it would be really cool if he, like, transferred to MU.   

[Dawson Rental]

Unlike condescension?

Nope, no games lost to that, either. (This year)

[Dawson Rental]

I just dig the subject title spelling of this thread.

Um, like Fischer is transferring from I4.  Like, it would be really cool if he, like, transferred to MU.   

We R Final Four is a Valley Girl.

[MU82]

Here's the latest update from the Indianapolis Star:

BLOOMINGTON – Luke Fischer's best game in an Indiana uniform turned out to be his last one.

Fischer scored 10 points in 19 minutes, both career highs, in the Hoosiers' non-conference finale Dec. 22 — a blowout win over Kennesaw State.

Eight days later, after one semester in school, Fischer informed IU coach Tom Crean that he's transferring.

"In those types of situations, timing issues can always surprise you, but I can't stand here and say that I was in complete shock," Crean said after practice Monday.

Asked what he meant when he said he wasn't entirely surprised by Fischer's decision, Crean responded, "Well, that's just really my personal opinion. That's what that means."

A little more than a week earlier, Crean had been talking about Fischer's future very differently.

Fischer, a 6-foot-11 freshman center from Germantown, Wis., had solidified himself as Indiana's best post player off the bench. He played his best basketball in the Hoosiers' final non-conference games, looking improved as a scorer, rebounder and defender.

Against Kennesaw State, he shot 4-of-5 from the floor and blocked three shots.

"Luke, he's knocking on the door, right now, of being a really productive player for us," Crean said after that performance.

Monday afternoon, Crean talked about Fischer not as part of a promising future but as someone he now must replace.

"Luke had good potential," Crean said. "There's no doubt about that. But it just creates ... people take advantage of the opportunity. That's all you can really ask for. Time doesn't wait for anybody. You've just got to go. That's where we're at."

Fischer played in 13 games at IU, averaging 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. He averaged 10 minutes per game. He missed much of the preseason with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He said it wasn't a coincidence that his production improved after he was able to remove the shoulder brace he wore after the injury.

"The brace really restricted how high I could raise my arm," Fischer said.

Fischer committed to Indiana on New Year's Day 2012, on an unofficial visit to Bloomington. He picked the Hoosiers over Boston College, Creighton, Marquette and Iowa, among others.

"We'll miss his potential. We'll miss him as a person," Crean said. "He did an outstanding job here academically. He's an excellent young man."

[keefe]

Yes, this has been a major problem for us over the years. Too many talented big men.

Yea, it has been many years since Jimmy Chones, Larry McNeill, Maurice Lucas, Bo Ellis, Jerome Whitehead...

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Assuming homesickness is the reason and that TC blocks the Big 10, that leaves us as pretty much the only logical choice. C'mon Luke, head on home to Milwaukee!

As for the sentitiments about Fischer chasing off Stone, I don't think a top 5 player in the country should worry much about a 4 star being in front of him on the depth chart. Besides, Fischer could play the 4 while Stone takes the 5.

[77ncaachamps]

I would welcome Luke to MU with open arms!

With Otule and Davante leaving this year, the frontcourt minutes are open!

Steve is progressing but will be more of a 3/4 than Luke's 4/5.
Juan will be a 3/4 as well.

Other than Satch and possibly Diamond, no other 4/5 has D-1 experience.

[TedBaxter]

I wouldn't get my hopes up for Fischer to enroll at MU.  Just a feeling.

[tower912]

I agree, Ted.   It would make sense, but I'm not feeling it. 

[4everwarriors]

Maybe Wardle books a winner?

[🏀]

Maybe Wardle books a winner?

He does have a 7-foot traditional projected in the draft.

[TedBaxter]

I think he ends up at Wisconsin,. but again, just a feeling and I don't know anything.

[Benny B]

I think he ends up at Wisconsin,. but again, just a feeling and I don't know anything.

Not saying your gut is wrong, but how are you rationalizing the add'l loss of eligibility from a intra-Big? transfer?

[Wade for President]

Who's Like Fischer?

[MerrittsMustache]

Who's Like Fischer?

I just assumed this thread was started by an 80s valley girl who left out the comma and it should read, "Like, Fischer is transferring."

[We R Final Four]

I like totally changed like the thread name or whatever to say Luke, not like......mmmmmkkkkkk?

[MURFC]

I agree, Ted.   It would make sense, but I'm not feeling it. 

It is interesting that many badger posters are pessimistic about him transferring to UW, the next most likely candidate (despite the potentially prohibitive transfer rules).  I guess rumors about a quick transfer announcement, without any such rumors about the destination, doesn't make anyone confident on this one.

[tower912]

It is interesting that many badger posters are pessimistic about him transferring to UW, the next most likely candidate (despite the potentially prohibitive transfer rules).  I guess rumors about a quick transfer announcement, without any such rumors about the destination, doesn't make anyone confident on this one.

My feeling is Green Bay.   I think the loss of a year of eligibility is the stopper for the Badgers.  Plus, IIRC, they may not have a scholarship to give.   

[MURFC]

My feeling is Green Bay.   I think the loss of a year of eligibility is the stopper for the Badgers.  Plus, IIRC, they may not have a scholarship to give.   

Very interesting.  I presume that's your gut because the relationship with Wardle trumps any concern about playing in the Horizon League? 

[🏀]

Very interesting.  I presume that's your gut because the relationship with Wardle trumps any concern about playing in the Horizon League? 

[bilsu]

My feeling is Green Bay.   I think the loss of a year of eligibility is the stopper for the Badgers.  Plus, IIRC, they may not have a scholarship to give.   

I think this makes a lot of sense assuming we cannot use McKay's scholarship. I know people here have argued we cannot, but I am assuming that McKay is now enrolled at Iowa St and it does not make sense that his forfeited scholarship cannot be used. Maybe it is something MU can ask a waiver for. I have no idea, but I do not think anyone here really knows for sure. My first thought was that Germantown players go to UW. However, he did not appear to ever be interested in UW. Adding to that was the fact that his family liked Crean, which means they must of been following MU when Crean was here turns this into an MU lean for me. There are only two reasons he does not go to MU. First would be that Buzz has no interest. The second would be there be that there is no scholarship and the Fischer's are not willing to pay for a semester.