What do you think of Vander Blue at this point?

[Markusquette]

Bottom line with VB is he came to MU to play basketball in preparation for what he is doing today. He did what was best for VB and I don't blame him one bit. And the reality is that he is now living that dream.

Does anyone here really believe that VB was ever going to end up in a cube farm doing debits on the left or schlepping a bag a la Willie Loman? I hope he someday completes his education for the sake of accomplishment but at this stage in his life it is a very minor objective. I cannot fathom the animosity for a man who added a sparkling chapter to the story of Marquette basketball.

The shallow only see his departure. The enlightened picture those game winning shots against SJU and BU and thank him for such memories.

Well said Keefe.  I share those sentiments.

[Class71]

Big fan of Vander and pulling for him. Hope he reaches the goals he has set for himself. While not a all time great he provided some great memories for MU fans. He did not do alone last year but was definitely the difference maker. On selfish note I wish he were here this season. Loved watching him play D and push it up the court.

Agree, good not great.  He was a difference maker with help. We have had some great guards over the years. I wish him all the best. I am less concerned about any impact he had on this team but more concerned that he would have improved his shot with another year which would help him at the next level.

[Wojo'sMojo]

Vander is a stud...replace him with Derrick's minutes this year and we are 20-5 right now!!

[tower912]

The missing piece.   An every game leader.   A big guard who can defend multiple positions.   An alpha guard who can get his own shot, whether from the 1 or the 2.    I wish him nothing but the best.   

[brandx]

The missing piece.   An every game leader.   A big guard who can defend multiple positions.   An alpha guard who can get his own shot, whether from the 1 or the 2.    I wish him nothing but the best.   

+1

He wanted the ball in his hands with the game on the line. The importance of that cannot be stressed enough. The definition of a leader.

[Lennys Tap]

Vander is a stud...replace him with Derrick's minutes this year and we are 20-5 right now!!

He'd be replacing Jake, not Derrick.

[Wojo'sMojo]

He'd be replacing Jake, not Derrick.

Well in my perfect world he would run the point and play 35 a game.

[Goose]

He was a guy who wanted the ball in his hands when it meant something. Most guys wait for the light to change to cross the street, Vander is type that goes against the light. Few have that skill and most of are jealous of those who do. Win or lose VB was a guy who wanted the ball. That is missing this year and hopefully someone,likely mayo, becomes that guy.