Luke Fischer transferring from I4

[Atticus]

Homesickness is for hairy, wet cats.

Pass.

[4everwarriors]

Buzz has been interested in bigs with far less talent than Luke. This call will be entirely Fischer's.

[tower912]

  I think he would be a good fit at MU, Buzz can let him have McKay's scholarship, 1/2 hour drive from home, etc.   But I don't know the kid, his family, or what he is looking for.   Wardle has developed one 7 footer to near NBA levels.   Maybe he wants less stress, less pressure and more time to develop away from the microscope.   Every kid is different.   I am hoping he comes to MU, but for some reason, I am just not overly optimistic.  

[NotAnAlum]

You may be right.  But from a non-basketball standpoint the chance to get a full ride to Marquette as opposed to a full ride to UW-GB in most peoples minds would be a no brainer.  Luke is a pretty smart kid and it just seems to me that going to GB would be "settling".

[MU82]

Homesickness is for hairy, wet cats.

Pass.

Maybe Fischer is using "homesickness" so he doesn't have to come right out and say "Creansickness."

[muarmy81]

Not sure it matters but a lot of Hoosiers here in Indiana are talking like he is going to transfer to MU.

I wasn't aware of this until our IT guy, who's an IU grad, asked me about Luke.  He said he is transferring from IU and it sounded like MU was/is high on his list.

I think if Buzz is interested we have a high probability of landing him.  If we get him and Stone then we always buzz cut someone...

[MU82]

Not sure it matters but a lot of Hoosiers here in Indiana are talking like he is going to transfer to MU.

I wasn't aware of this until our IT guy, who's an IU grad, asked me about Luke.  He said he is transferring from IU and it sounded like MU was/is high on his list.

I think if Buzz is interested we have a high probability of landing him.  If we get him and Stone then we always buzz cut someone...

A.B.R.!

[tower912]

Maybe Fischer is using "homesickness" so he doesn't have to come right out and say "Creansickness."

IMO, take the kid at his word.   I am reluctant to throw stones at Coach Crean on this one because MU has experienced enough of this, both under Coach Crean and under Buzz for me to feel that 18 year olds have a million reasons to leave and the coach may or may not be one of them.  So I give Crean a pass here.    Now, that doesn't change my opinion of his coaching abilities, in game adjustments, how he treats underlings, etc.   It just means that IMO, sometimes it can be as simple as not being comfortable being far away from home.   I am guessing that many here experienced it to varying degrees during their freshmen year. (guilty!)

[frozena pizza]

Would be an ideal pick up for us.  I don't hold my breath in these situations but it would be a great fit.  If we don't have room then I'm sure someone else will not get their paperwork in order.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

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

Wisconsin didn't even make Fischer's final 5 out of HS.

Plus, TC hates Bo Ryan and UW. He will block that transfer.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Maybe Fischer is using "homesickness" so he doesn't have to come right out and say "Creansickness."

Definitely possible, though on one of the premium IU boards (where actual IU fans post and not PU, UK and MU fans as IU fans    )  they were saying Fischer's mom frequently in town, he's been hunkered down for the semester, etc, etc.  As one poster put it, they weren't overly surprised when looking back on things.   Having a coach that is in your face a lot, probably doesn't help.  Who knows....hope he decides to come home and attend MU.  He's a good player with a lot of upside.

[Dawson Rental]

Definitely possible, though on one of the premium IU boards (where actual IU fans post and not PU, UK and MU fans as IU fans    )  they were saying Fischer's mom frequently in town, he's been hunkered down for the semester, etc, etc.  As one poster put it, they weren't overly surprised when looking back on things.   Having a coach that is in your face a lot, probably doesn't help.  Who knows....hope he decides to come home and attend MU.  He's a good player with a lot of upside.

Stop it. Stop it!  You just gave me a flashback to that player who made the complaint against Wardle.

[swoopem]

Definitely possible, though on one of the premium IU boards (where actual IU fans post and not PU, UK and MU fans as IU fans    )  they were saying Fischer's mom frequently in town, he's been hunkered down for the semester, etc, etc.  As one poster put it, they weren't overly surprised when looking back on things.   Having a coach that is in your face a lot, probably doesn't help.  Who knows....hope he decides to come home and attend MU.  He's a good player with a lot of upside.

Does that board think he'll go to MU or what are they saying?

[94Warrior]

Can anyone say, with any degree of certainty, if we are able to hand out McKay's scholarship for the 2nd semester?

This may be the deciding factor in whether Luke ends up at MU.

Next year will take care of itself, but we (along with other schools) may not have a 'ship to give for the 2nd semester this year.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Can anyone say, with any degree of certainty, if we are able to hand out McKay's scholarship for the 2nd semester?

This may be the deciding factor in whether Luke ends up at MU.

It seems as though the consensus is that he CANNOT use McKay's scholarship, but I do not believe that has been definitively confirmed or denied. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

Does that board think he'll go to MU or what are they saying?

Most think he'll go to MU or Iowa State.  None of them want him to go to UW-madison, but some think he will and that IU will take the high road and let him if he wishes.  Who knows.

[94Warrior]

Crean will block all Big 10 schools.  Take that to the bank.

(Unless he wants to pay his own way, like Uthoff did.)

[bilsu]

Can anyone say, with any degree of certainty, if we are able to hand out McKay's scholarship for the 2nd semester?

This may be the deciding factor in whether Luke ends up at MU.

My gut feeling is no, but I also think MU might be able to ask for a waiver. The rule is there to prevent coaches from taking a scholarship away. However, I would think there should be an exception when a player leaves and accepts a scholarship at another school. Why should McKay be allowed to get a scholarship at Iowa St and still have a claim on his scholarship at MU?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Crean will block all Big 10 schools.  Take that to the bank.

He might....it would be funny if the kid wanted to go to UW-madison and then the Vadger fans would cry bloody murder that TC wouldn't let him go there.  The irony would be amazingly delicious, but nothing new for what I would argue is the most hypocritical college fan base on the planet.

[MU82]

Is there a chance that Crean would let him go to Bucky just to screw Marquette?

[tower912]

it is more likely that he would let Fischer go to MU just to screw Bo.   

[ZiggysFryBoy]

It seems as though the consensus is that he CANNOT use McKay's scholarship, but I do not believe that has been definitively confirmed or denied. 

without some kind of waiver or exception from the NC2A, McKay's scholarship is unavailable for this school year.

[MU82]

it is more likely that he would let Fischer go to MU just to screw Bo.   

Seems logical.

[Windyplayer]

Having a coach that is in your face a lot, probably doesn't help. 

Buzz will take it easy on him.

[GooooMarquette]

Most think he'll go to MU or Iowa State.  None of them want him to go to UW-madison, but some think he will and that IU will take the high road and let him if he wishes.  Who knows.

Germantown to Ames is 5 hrs 40 min per Google Maps.
Germantown to Bloomington is 5 hrs 31 min per Google Maps.

Iowa State would kinda shoot the homesickness thing out of the water.  I could see MU, one of the UW schools or perhaps a Chicago-area school....