Noskowiak recruiting Ellenson

[MUCrew]

https://twitter.com/adamzagoria/status/474536827211100160

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://twitter.com/adamzagoria/status/474536827211100160

Nice find.

For those who questioned what Wojo was doing with his time at the beginning of his tenure, here is a nice tidbit:

"The main reason why I firmed back up is because of Coach Wo," he said. "They didn't recruit any other point guards when they got there. Coach Wo came to my high school three or four times, and he came to my home. From the first day he was hired, actually, I talked to him for about an hour and a half. I just developed a really good relationship with him and feel really comfortable with him, just a really good relationship."

Let's hope young Mr. Noskowiak is a great leader of men and can convince the mighty Henry to join him as a Warrior.

[moomoo]

Noskowiak Recruiting Ellenson to Marquette
June 5th, 2014 8:59 am
By MATT JESSEN-HOWARD



Nick Noskowiak, a 6-foot-2 point guard from 2015 Sun Prairie (WI)/Playground Elite, committed to Marquette during the spring of his sophomore year, before Marquette even had a player committed from the 2014 class.

At the time, Buzz Williams was the head coach of the Golden Eagles. He had been recruiting the true point guard for a long time, and Williams's staff and Nowkowiak had built what seemed to be an unbreakable bond.

"The reason why I committed to Marquette in the first place was because of Buzz," Noskowiak told SNY.tv in an exclusive interview at EYBL Session 4. "I really like a lot of other things about Marquette, but he was the main reason."

But when Williams left Marquette to coach Virginia Tech, everything changed. Noskowiak "strongly considered" following Williams to Blacksburg, and took calls from Illinois, UNLV, Xavier and others, but ultimately decided he wanted to stay close to home.

"I felt that Virginia Tech was too far," he said. "I wanted to stay in state."

On April 1, Steve Wojciechowski was hired at Marquette, and Wojciechowski gave Noskowiak a call that night.

Once again, Marquette's staff and Noskowiak seemed perfect for each other.

"The main reason why I firmed back up is because of Coach Wo," he said. "They didn't recruit any other point guards when they got there. Coach Wo came to my high school three or four times, and he came to my home. From the first day he was hired, actually, I talked to him for about an hour and a half. I just developed a really good relationship with him and feel really comfortable with him, just a really good relationship.

"Wojciechowski played my position at the highest level. He helped coach the USA team with Coach [Mike] Krzyzewski. Coach [Brett] Nelson played my position at the highest level for Florida. Coach [Justin] Gainey played my position at the highest level at N.C. State. They give me the best chance to be successful."

Noskowiak is now focused on helping recruit more talent to join him at Marquette. His biggest priority? Four-star power forward Henry Ellenson, who is also being recruited by Duke, UCLA, North Carolina, Michigan State, Iowa State and others.

"I'm helping recruit others," he said. "Obviously, I'd love to play with Big Henry. I give them their space, though. I don't try to push it upon them, but I let Henry know every day that I'd like to play with him."

With or without Henry, Noskowiak is excited for the future ahead.

"I'm looking forward to it," he said. "Marquette fans should be excited."

[MUCam]

Nice find.

For those who questioned what Wojo was doing with his time at the beginning of his tenure, here is a nice tidbit:

Let's hope young Mr. Noskowiak is a great leader of men and can convince the mighty Henry to join him as a Warrior.

My only question is whether Wojo's phone call was placed from the Masters. If not, I still blame him for everything.

[4everwarriors]

Any of y'all ever firmed back up?

[The Process]

Any of y'all ever firmed back up?

With or without a pill?

[keefe]

Any of y'all ever firmed back up?

When I was at MU I found that I could get 5 or 6 reps in a session. It must have been all that Red White and Blue we swilled at the Lanche.

[4everwarriors]

When I was at MU I found that I could get 5 or 6 reps in a session. It must have been all that Red White and Blue we swilled at the Lanche.

Nah, just your basic, normal 18 yo male, hey?

[Tums Festival]

Can't hurt that they play on the same AAU team and have good on court chemistry.

[Sharpie]

Fwiw, Mark Miller just predicted Ellenson goes to Marquette on 247 crystal ball. Granted these guys can change predictions when they want I believe. He previously had him going to Bucky. Not that it means anything but it is definitely interesting as he seems fairly close with the MU program and on another note he is 4/4 on his other predictions.

[Tugg Speedman]

Fwiw, Mark Miller just predicted Ellenson goes to Marquette on 247 crystal ball. Granted these guys can change predictions when they want I believe. He previously had him going to Bucky. Not that it means anything but it is definitely interesting as he seems fairly close with the MU program and on another note he is 4/4 on his other predictions.

Better he say MU than another school!

I'll take this as good news.

[NersEllenson]

Fwiw, Mark Miller just predicted Ellenson goes to Marquette on 247 crystal ball. Granted these guys can change predictions when they want I believe. He previously had him going to Bucky. Not that it means anything but it is definitely interesting as he seems fairly close with the MU program and on another note he is 4/4 on his other predictions.

That is really good news.  Usually Mark is right on with regard to recruits who eventually sign with MU.

[Big Papi]

I have heard that the Ellensons are in for a visit.  Maybe we get a commitment from them sooner than later.

[Freeport Warrior]

It also helps that Nick and Henry's summer coach is Duane Wilson's dad. This is awesome news if true.

[keefe]

It also helps that Nick and Henry's summer coach is Duane Wilson's dad. This is awesome news if true.

Well, hopefully Wojo signs him and we can put to bed the questions regarding his recruiting skills. Still, I like to think that Ellenson signing is in no small measure due to the efforts of the men of Scoop. Once Ellenson commits we should then turn our full attention on Lovell to change the damned nickname.

[Benny B]

It also helps that Nick and Henry's summer coach is Duane Wilson's dad. This is awesome news if true.

If you listen really carefully, you can hear Becky already whining preemptively in the distance about how unfair it is.

[wadesworld]

If you listen really carefully, you can hear Becky already whining preemptively in the distance about how unfair it is.

I heard Ellenson's cumulative GPA went from 4.0 to 1.3 after Mark Miller changed his 247 pick! He's also slipping in the rankings. Bo cooled on him.

[The Lens]

If you listen really carefully, you can hear Becky already whining preemptively in the distance about how unfair it is.

Can we start a pool for what HE's off court issue will be (once he chooses against UW)?

[war1980rior]

"...Coach Wo ..."

I like it!

[4everwarriors]

If true, this is awesome. Snatchin' a recruit from the blue bloods is not somethin' T-Cubed or Bumstead ever could accomplish.

[brandx]

C-Wo

[GoldenWarrior11]

I don't want to sound cocky or over-confident, but when Mark Miller predicts something, I trust him and his track record.

Such a huge part of this process isn't whether Wojo can recruit, or whether Buzz would have been able to get him, or what the advantages are of a Marquette vs. Wisconsin.  It's having players on the team that are willing to pitch the school to players.  Having someone in similar age, with similar background, give you the rundown of the environment and culture of a school/program, is pivotal - and not many schools have players with the confidence or communication skills that are required to do it.

Duane Wilson, by the time he graduates and leaves Marquette, may very well possibly leave a bigger legacy in terms of talking to high school players and recruiting them to Marquette than on the court - and I think he has a BIG future on the court for the Warriors.

[MUfan12]

Such a huge part of this process isn't whether Wojo can recruit, or whether Buzz would have been able to get him.

I get what you were saying, but in this case it's all about Wojo's effort vs. Brent's lack thereof. MU wasn't recruiting him until Wojo got the job, and now they are in a great position.

[Black Swan]

Take this for what it is worth and it may be nothing...my friend (I know...here it comes) was talking with his very good friend that would surely have some insight into Ellenson. He said that his top 3 are Marq, Duke and Northwestern. I don't feel good enough about this to "#done deal" it but the guy with insight is recruiting him...and not for Marq. Maybe nothing at all but this is what the coach believes.

[🏀]

Wally and Henry are in town. Nick is as well, Romo popped in yesterday, and Wesley is around too.