Matt Carlino

[ThatDude]

Projected to transfer to Marquette per Bleacher Reports.

Horrible source I know, but hey what else is going on?

[keefe]

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusports/57827240-65/byu-carlino-former-com.html.csp

[GB Warrior]

We don't want someone who uses Goodman to release information.

[Skatastrophy]

"Carlino shot 38.5 percent in 2013-14"

So, a Jake Thomas that's a ball handler.

[Tugg Speedman]

Sports Illustrated lists him as one of the top 10 graduate transfers that is eligible to play next fall.

http://college-basketball.si.com/2014/04/15/eron-harris-sean-obi-ryan-anderson-lead-top-available-transfers/

Matt Carlino, G
Former team: BYU

Carlino is going for the most stamps on his college hoops passport, starting at UCLA before transferring midway through his freshman year to BYU for three seasons. His shot selection has been a running issue – Carlino shot 38.5 percent in 2013-14 – but a veteran point guard who averaged 13.7 points and 4.3 assists and who is instantly eligible will find a good home.

[Tugg Speedman]

4 reasons why BYU basketball might be better off without Carlino

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=29317262

By Dylan Cannon, KSL.com Contributor
April 4th, 2014 @ 10:41am

It was announced on Tuesday that BYU basketball point guard, Matt Carlino, would not be returning to the school for his last year of eligibility and would seek to transfer.

Under NCAA rules, Carlino will be able to play immediately at his new school because he will graduate from BYU in June. His transfer ends an up and down basketball career as a Cougar in which Carlino was often electric, frequently erratic and never quite able to live up to the lofty standards left by his predecessor, Jimmer Fredette. Here are four reasons why the BYU basketball program might be better without him.

More playing time for Anson Winder

With the team playing stagnantly and Carlino playing poorly as the starting point guard, Coach Dave Rose decided to shuffle his rotation and gave different players an opportunity to showcase their abilities. One of the players that significantly benefitted from the change was Anson Winder.

In his first two-and-a-half years as a Cougar, Winder was used sparingly. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, he struggled to crack the rotation and rarely played meaningful minutes. When given his opportunity for more consistent playing time, Winder answered. In the ten games Winder played at least 24 minutes, he averaged 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

Perhaps more important, however, is how efficiently Winder reached those numbers. In the ten contests, Winder shot an impressive 56.5 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free-throw line while only committing one turnover a game. Although Carlino could be explosive, he was often very careless with the ball and his quality and quantity of shots have been the source of frequent criticism from BYU fans. Given more minutes, Winder's efficiency and focus on ball security can be a huge benefit to the Cougars while also taking fewer shots away from scoring machine Tyler Haws.

Less hero ball

One of Carlino's main assets is his competitive drive. He plays hard and wants to win. However, this same drive was one of his biggest enemies. There were many occasions throughout Carlino's career where it looked like he forgot he had four teammates on the floor and tried to face the opponent single-handedly.

Carlino's tendency to try to take over the game and play "hero ball" was particularly seen in games where the Cougars were trailing or the game was going down to the wire. In many of these instances, Carlino would recklessly drive to the basket and put up wild shots that had little chance of going in. Or he would take a deep three pointer while fading away rather than running the offense and setting up a better shot. In either case, while basketball is a team sport, it is arguable that Carlino hurt his team in many big situations and it does not seem to be a coincidence that the Cougars lost many close games this season and in Carlino's other two seasons.

Scholarship freed up

As KSL's Greg Wrubell notes, prior to Carlino's decision to transfer, the Cougars had 14 players projected to be on next season's roster with only 13 scholarships available. With Carlino's exit, the entire team can be on scholarship and focused on studies and basketball.

Perhaps more importantly, it is almost inevitable that some friction will exist between players on scholarship and walk-ons. Whether real or imagined, players on scholarship are perceived to be entitled and receive preferential treatment and easier access to playing time. With all players (at least theoretically) being in equal circumstances, this point of friction does not exist and the hope is all players will be more content.

A potential cancer?

For his part, Carlino lived without any off-the-court drama as a Cougar. He was also generally positive in his interactions with media members, though he did publicize his dissatisfaction with one of Rose's decisions to experiment with him as a shooting guard. However, given Carlino's intensity and competitive drive, it was unlikely that he was thrilled with being relegated to the sixth man role after starting for much of his first two seasons.

While Carlino played sporadically in this role, it's plausible that he is seeking a transfer to another school where he can be 'the man.' Had he stayed at BYU, his dissatisfaction with his role may have seeped into his play and his interactions with his teammates and coaches. This may have been particularly troubling since he would have been a senior who would be called upon for leadership.

Whether the Cougars will be a better team next year without Carlino is yet to be seen and is probably not measurable. After two transfers, hopefully he will find a spot where he will thrive.

[Goose]

The kid can play and would be a major contributor next season.

[esotericmindguy]

Don't understand why MU would want him, unless they project Duane as more of two guard. I'd rather role with the youngens and get through the transition. One thing to note is he did shoot 46% from 2 point land his first two years at BYU. Not a great 3 point shooter, but much better that DWill

[dw3dw3dw3]

Projected to transfer to Marquette per Bleacher Reports.

Horrible source I know, but hey what else is going on?

Where is the link to the article/tweet? Can't find it anywhere.

[Tugg Speedman]

Where is the link to the article/tweet? Can't find it anywhere.

I searched too and found nothing

[NYWarrior]

here u go

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2037513-ideal-landing-spots-for-top-available-transfers-in-the-2014-cbb-offseason/page/4


Name: Matt Carlino

Position: 6'2" shooting guard

Previous school: BYU

Remaining years of eligibility: One

2013-14 stats: 13.7 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.7 SPG

Projected decision: Transfer to Marquette

Wouldn't it just be fitting if Steve Wojciechowski landed a scrappy player like Carlino with his first major move as the new head coach at Marquette?

Carlino led BYU in steals in each of the past two years. He led the Cougars in assists during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, and this year he finished just five assists behind team-leader Kyle Collinsworth who played nearly 200 more minutes.

He's definitely more of a scorer than Wojo ever was, but he seems like he would be a great fit for what figures to be an extremely young Marquette team.

Before skipping town, Buzz Williams gave the Golden Eagles quite a haul of recruits over the past two signing periods. Their incoming class was rated in the top 20 last year and is back up there this year, as well.

With six of the team's seven leading scorers graduating either this summer or next, Carlino could provide the leadership Marquette needs to get back to the NCAA tournament after this past season's hiatus.

[Aughnanure]

here u go

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2037513-ideal-landing-spots-for-top-available-transfers-in-the-2014-cbb-offseason/page/4


Name: Matt Carlino

Position: 6'2" shooting guard

Previous school: BYU

Remaining years of eligibility: One

2013-14 stats: 13.7 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.7 SPG

Projected decision: Transfer to Marquette

Wouldn't it just be fitting if Steve Wojciechowski landed a scrappy player like Carlino with his first major move as the new head coach at Marquette?

Carlino led BYU in steals in each of the past two years. He led the Cougars in assists during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, and this year he finished just five assists behind team-leader Kyle Collinsworth who played nearly 200 more minutes.

He's definitely more of a scorer than Wojo ever was, but he seems like he would be a great fit for what figures to be an extremely young Marquette team.

Before skipping town, Buzz Williams gave the Golden Eagles quite a haul of recruits over the past two signing periods. Their incoming class was rated in the top 20 last year and is back up there this year, as well.

With six of the team's seven leading scorers graduating either this summer or next, Carlino could provide the leadership Marquette needs to get back to the NCAA tournament after this past season's hiatus.

Seems like just a guess cause Carlino reminds the writer of Wojo....ya know, cause white scrappy guards play hard!

[keefe]

Personally, I would rather use our ships on frontcourt talent as we have 3 PGs on the roster now. Carlino has MU DNA and is a fiery competitor - perhaps the single biggest missing player variable last year. When a game was on the line VB demanded the rock. There was no such player last season so Carlino would add that to the mix.

[Goose]

Well stated, Keefe. He would be nice addition and welcomed with open arms.

[sv48]

here u go

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2037513-ideal-landing-spots-for-top-available-transfers-in-the-2014-cbb-offseason/page/4


Name: Matt Carlino

Position: 6'2" shooting guard

Previous school: BYU

Remaining years of eligibility: One

2013-14 stats: 13.7 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.7 SPG

Projected decision: Transfer to Marquette

Wouldn't it just be fitting if Steve Wojciechowski landed a scrappy player like Carlino with his first major move as the new head coach at Marquette?

Carlino led BYU in steals in each of the past two years. He led the Cougars in assists during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, and this year he finished just five assists behind team-leader Kyle Collinsworth who played nearly 200 more minutes.

He's definitely more of a scorer than Wojo ever was, but he seems like he would be a great fit for what figures to be an extremely young Marquette team.

Before skipping town, Buzz Williams gave the Golden Eagles quite a haul of recruits over the past two signing periods. Their incoming class was rated in the top 20 last year and is back up there this year, as well.

With six of the team's seven leading scorers graduating either this summer or next, Carlino could provide the leadership Marquette needs to get back to the NCAA tournament after this past season's hiatus.

They are not projecting anything, all they are saying is that Marquette would be a good spot for him.

[humanlung]

If we get him do we get to play 5 on 5 again?  If so, I'm all in.

[ThatDude]

If we get him do we get to play 5 on 5 again?  If so, I'm all in.

+100

[brandx]

Seems like just a guess cause Carlino reminds the writer of Wojo....ya know, cause white scrappy guards play hard!

Aaron Craft was one of the best ever

[Big Papi]

It doesn't look like there is a lot of quality available for the upcoming year so I would be fine with Carlino for a year.  He provides depth and experience and offers more flexibility for Duane Wilson to slide over to the 2 position.  Let's face it, we are going to be playing a lot of small ball next year.  I would much rather go this route than throw 3 scholarships on project players.

A great scenario for this upcoming year is to keep Shayok, get Carlino and then grab a project big man that might provide solid production their last 2 years.

[wadesworld]

They are not projecting anything, all they are saying is that Marquette would be a good spot for him.

It says right there for you in the article, and it's not even open for interpretation:

"Projected decision: Transfer to Marquette"

[keefe]

It says right there for you in the article, and it's not even open for interpretation:

"Projected decision: Transfer to Marquette"

I noticed that too.

[Groin_pull]

It says right there for you in the article, and it's not even open for interpretation:

"Projected decision: Transfer to Marquette"

Yeah, but it's Bleacher Report.

[wadesworld]

Yeah, but it's Bleacher Report.

I'm not saying they are right or that they have any inside information, I was just responding to the post that said the article was not projecting he came to Marquette, just saying he would be a good fit at Marquette.  Just pointing out that it directly states, "Projected decision: Transfer to Marquette."  That, to me at least, is the article projecting him to end up at Marquette.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Personally dont want him. Dont want a log jam at PG. Would much rather Wojo let Duane and Dawson develop. Also, not a fan of Duane at the 2 either we have Mayo and Jajuan for that.

[keefe]

Regardless of reporting source, what Marquette lacked last year was a spiritual leader who demanded victory. MU has a long history of that and it was very much missing last season. People dislike the Danny Ainge, Travis Diener, Sam Worthen, Steve Alford, Lloyd Walton, Jim Boylan type personalities but they were winners. Carlino comes from the same mold. He has the stuff this team needs.