Ripples from Fischer coming to MU

[tower912]

1.  Never stop recruiting, Buzz.
2.   Harris?
3.  Will this change Pierce's commitment?
4.  Does this change the approach to getting Ellenson/Stone.
5.  Does this change Ellenson/Stone's attitude toward MU?
6.  I REALLY want Buzz to take the team on on overseas trip in August to get them some extra practices and extra time together.   So many newcomers to bring up to speed.   

[Hards Alumni]

I think Harris really hurt his high major cbb chances when he got kicked off the team his senior year.  I'm not sure Pierce was ever anything more than a future back up.  I doubt it changes Ellenson or Stone's attitude towards MU.  If they don't think they can beat out Luke Fisher for playing time, then they probably aren't one and done type of players anyway.  I agree... get them overseas!

[martyconlonontherun]

Maybe I'm wrong but I think this team is a borderline NCAA team next year with or without mayo. Almost wish he doesn't come back and run with the young guys to set up a big 2016 and 2017 run.

[Slim]

Just tweeted. He's a Warrior!

[thehammock]

Not sure what's going on with STjr, but this might be a positive development for him. Based on interviews, never appeared playing center was what he wanted. Keeps him at his more natural positions as an upperclassman.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

1. Whoop!
2. My guess is that he is gone, but I have no inside information
3. I don't think so. I doubt Buzz would have promised him significant playing time right away. We have top 50 recruits fighting for 10 mpg, I doubt a 2.5 star really expected to come in and start
4. My guess is that we would probably only sign one of them, instead of 2. Otherwise, it doesn't change
5. Ellenson, maybe. Stone, no. A top 10 player really doesn't need to worry about who else is on the depth chart. Fischer has perimeter game, he could be a stretch 4 to Stone's 5.
6. Couldn't agree more.

BQ: Why are so many people assuming that Mayo is gone next year? Did I miss something? Or are we still on the "Mayo wore different shoes than everybody else, he must hate it here" train?

[bilsu]

It was alsways assumed by a lot of people that Mayo does not like school and would follow Blue overseas. I have no idea, but if Harris is coming than someone is leaving. It will be interesting to see, if Buzz continues recruiting for this class? That would give us a strong indication that someone is transferring. As far as Harris wee have no idea if he is meeting any conditions Buzz might have put on him.

[Jay Bee]

It will be interesting to see, if Buzz continues recruiting for this class? That would give us a strong indication that someone is transferring.

[77ncaachamps]

WELCOME, Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke!

Do we thank CTC for not cockblocking MU on this transfer?!

[Jay Bee]

WELCOME, Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke!

Do we thank CTC for not cockblocking MU on this transfer?!

No. He couldn't (from a PR standpoint).

[MU82]

WELCOME, Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke!

Do we thank CTC for not cockblocking MU on this transfer?!

Sure. He coulda been a prick but this time he wasn't. Just as we would have ripped him a new one if he blocked it, he gets a thumbs-up for not doing so.

[tower912]

So, does this complete the trade.   MU traded Crean to IU for a player to be named later and this is the player?   MU came out ahead.   

[willie warrior]

So, does this complete the trade.   MU traded Crean to IU for a player to be named later and this is the player?   MU came out ahead.   

Not sure about MU coming out ahead. Wade/Crean took us to a final 4. Now if Fischer can do the same, then we are ahead.

[keefe]

Not sure about MU coming out ahead. Wade/Crean took us to a final 4. Now if Fischer can do the same, then we are ahead.

[willie warrior]

No. He couldn't (from a PR standpoint).

Actually, he could have--after all he is that big of a rumdum.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Believe it or not, TC and Buzz have a great relationship and TC still loves Marquette. I'm sure once TC knew he had lost Fischer, he actually encouraged him to look at Marquette

[keefe]

TC still loves Marquette

He just doesn't like the Marquette Men's Soccer Team

[Markusquette]

Hey Willie are you happy about this?

[willie warrior]

Believe it or not, TC and Buzz have a great relationship and TC still loves Marquette. I'm sure once TC knew he had lost Fischer, he actually encouraged him to look at Marquette

If there is such a great relationship there, why isn't there a home and home deal--would be a natural.

[Tugg Speedman]

Believe it or not, TC and Buzz have a great relationship and TC still loves Marquette. I'm sure once TC knew he had lost Fischer, he actually encouraged him to look at Marquette

+1

Buzz has said many times that they talk all the time, almost everyday, and considers TC a close friend.

Fischer coming to MU is good for TC, they will never play (unless they meet in the tourney) so he doesn't have to worry about running into him in a future season and having him burn IU.

[Tugg Speedman]

If there is such a great relationship there, why isn't there a home and home deal--would be a natural.

How does that benefit IU?  If they win IU nation gets about as excited as beating say NC State.  If IU loses to us, it's a huge embarrassment for TC.

No upside for IU.

[Gato78]

TC also maintains a close relationship with Dick Strong--like a father-son. TC was afraid to speak with Strong when he was taking the II, II job because he knew Strong would convince him to stay.

[Lennys Tap]

+1

Buzz has said many times that they talk all the time, almost everyday, and considers TC a close friend.

I've never heard or seen a quote from either TC or Buzz about the other guy. Link please.

[Tugg Speedman]

I've never heard or seen a quote from either TC or Buzz about the other guy. Link please.

Few years ago it was talked about here ... I assume it has not changed.

[Superfan]

I was reading the IU blogs about the Fischer transfer.  Some highlights:
- They are very bitter and feel IU is in trouble next year since they will have no front line.  They feel their freshman center will go pro at the end of the year.
-  Luke hurt his shoulder and missed most of the preseason.  He was getting more playing time recently and they saw a lot of potential in him.
-  Not that it matters, but not a lot of love for TC.