Horrendously coached year...

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

38 mpg in high school?! DANG!  His team must've went into (at least 1) OT every single game!

At least 2 every game actually 32 minutes plus 4 minute OTs.

[77ncaachamps]

... Because college is a 4 year process of growth and maturation.

It should be.

But that's why we're not a one and done school like UK, Duke, UNC, etc.

[Nevada233]

38 mpg in high school?! DANG!  His team must've went into (at least 1) OT every single game!

From being the #1 Guy in Tennessee... To DNP, DNP on the bench on Marquette... His Family has gotta be heated..

[jesmu84]

, nice answer.

what's wrong with that answer? it's the truth. players come here because they want to play for marquette, and, more specifically, for buzz.

[wadesworld]

At least 2 every game actually 32 minutes plus 4 minute OTs.

Haha yeah I edited it after you started to reply but before you posted.

[jesmu84]

I can tell you that all of these kids are used to being stars...and they all put in the same work basically once on campus in the way of practice time/workouts.

If you are a talented freshman, and are sitting behind a guy who is really struggling...what do you think is going through your head?  What do you think the people close to you - friends, family, inner circle start telling you?

At least in JJJ's case he has Mayo in front of him...and Jake..who is the only reliable 3 point threat.  But Burton and Dawson??  

I absolutely concede Burton and Dawson aren't near the defenders of Juan and Derrick...but...we've tried the other way for 27 games now...and we almost lost what should have been as close to a lock of a game as possible today.  Team isn't going ANYWHERE with this backcourt..

agreed. not a pretty picture all around.

[esotericmindguy]

So JJJ will transfer when 30 minutes (thomas) at the 2 opens next year? Interesting.

The season isn't over. I've been critical of Thomas, but he's playing well, as is Mayo. JJJ isn't as good as them right now. Had buzz game him heavy minutes early in the year he might be ready, but he isn't.

[BenCat12]

what's wrong with that answer? it's the truth. players come here because they want to play for marquette, and, more specifically, for buzz.

I'm looking for specifics based on this season, why the hell would any player who is highly ranked want to come here?  

[chapman]

... Because college is a 4 year process of growth and maturation.

But when you see what may be your path by looking at the more grown and mature players who have "earned it" over you, is that the path you want to be on?  Would be only natural to have some uneasiness about it being the right place to develop.  

[GGGG]

If JJJ wants to play high level basketball next season, his best opportunity is at Marquette.  If he wants to leave, he can leave...not the first, won't be the last.

[ecompt]

Is JJJ hurt or are the rumors of his impending departure true?

[Markusquette]

From my view up close the last few home games, the young guys still look invested and into the game.  Despite the limited playing time for JJJ & Dawson, they're still engaged.  If one of them decided to transfer already I feel like there would be more signs of apathy.  I definitely see Duane sticking around.  Steve should be playing a lot next year too.  

If Johnson is worried about playing behind Mayo and competing with Ahmed Hill I suppose there's a chance he won't be in an MU uniform next year.  If any situation is fishy, it's his.  It's too reminiscent of other guys Buzz has sat prior to their departure.  But then there is the argument that Buzz always shortens the rotation we progress toward March.  

I don't think it's wrong to speculate about transfers.  As fans we want to know how the roster shakes up in the future.  I expect something to happen, but it's totally up in the air.  I'm never worried about Buzz's ability to assemble a competitive, talented and winning roster.

[bradley center bat]

I'm looking for specifics based on this season, why the hell would any player who is highly ranked want to come here?  

Winning program. Go the NBA. It didn't stop UK from getting top players after their NIT game vs Robert Morris.

[GGGG]

I'm looking for specifics based on this season, why the hell would any player who is highly ranked want to come here?  

Yet we have multiple top 100 players coming in next year...and one top 50 for 2015.  Imagine that.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Marquette, and this thread in particular, has an over abundance of complete a55hole fans. Know it all jerkoffs.

Just too bad we didn't win by enough today.

[jesmu84]

I'm looking for specifics based on this season, why the hell would any player who is highly ranked want to come here?  

but isn't there more to recruiting than the last single season? buzz's entire tenure at marquette? the future of the team? etc.

[4everwarriors]

We are not losing Duane Wilson after he convinced Luke Fisher to transfer here.


JJJ will transfer however.   

I'm not for sure on that, Bro.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

From my view up close the last few home games, the young guys still look invested and into the game.  Despite the limited playing time for JJJ & Dawson, they're still engaged.  

This. They are the exact opposite of Ferguson towards the end of the season last year. He looked so unhappy every time they put a camera on him sitting on the bench.

[NCMUFan]

I guess things really are good in Marquette land when we can win and still beotch.

[Nevada233]

Haha yeah I edited it after you started to reply but before you posted.

I was editing it... lol... He posted too quick....

But honestly if my kid cant crack a lineup for games at a time.... That Juan Anderson played 20 minutes in and the Hand Eye Coordination of a Snake....

I'd be concerned.... Highly Concerned....

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Also, no chance Duane transfers. He would have to sit out ANOTHER year and since he already used his redshirt year he would only get 3 years to play. JJJ also, I dont see him wanting to sit out a year.

[connie]

I was editing it... lol... He posted too quick....

But honestly if my kid cant crack a lineup for games at a time.... That Juan Anderson played 20 minutes in and the Hand Eye Coordination of a Snake....

I'd be concerned.... Highly Concerned....

OK Mr. Maymon, we hear you.

[mujivitz06]

You guys are clowns. What a joke of a thread. Cesspool of the internet.

[River rat]

I can tell you that all of these kids are used to being stars...and they all put in the same work basically once on campus in the way of practice time/workouts.

If you are a talented freshman, and are sitting behind a guy who is really struggling...what do you think is going through your head?  What do you think the people close to you - friends, family, inner circle start telling you?

At least in JJJ's case he has Mayo in front of him...and Jake..who is the only reliable 3 point threat.  But Burton and Dawson??  

I absolutely concede Burton and Dawson aren't near the defenders of Juan and Derrick...but...we've tried the other way for 27 games now...and we almost lost what should have been as close to a lock of a game as possible today.  Team isn't going ANYWHERE with this backcourt..

A big east road game is a lock??!?!?!  Far better MU teams have lost to far wosre Depaul teams at Allstate.  I truly think each of your posts is dumber than the one before it!

[GGGG]

Marquette, and this thread in particular, has an over abundance of complete a55hole fans. Know it all jerkoffs.

Just too bad we didn't win by enough today.

Agreed.

The same people come out and same the same stuff.  And it's always negative bitching and moaning.  Nothing constructive.