McQuiad Picks MSU

[GoldenWarrior11]

Matt McQuiad (Marquette offered in April, I believe) picked Michigan State today (after de-committing from SMU).

Do they have any open scholarships left?  This directly relates to Henry Ellenson's recruitment, no?

[WarriorInNYC]

I'm not sure if they do or not.  I tried to go through some of the MSU boards to see what their scholarship situation was like, but couldn't find anything definitive.

I also didn't quite feel like signing up for one of their boards to ask.

Looking at their current roster on espn.com, it lists they have 3 seniors and already have 3 commits for 2015, so it looks like they may be out of scholarships???

[real chili 83]

Are we really worried about MSU?

EWWWW Kaaay is the elephant in the room.

[Tums Festival]

They may have one schollie left since they're still pursuing Henry and Caleb Swanigan.

EDIT: Per Verbal Commits they have one scholarship left for 2015.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Are we really worried about MSU?

EWWWW Kaaay is the elephant in the room.

Yup, but as mentioned before, they have so many others that they are looking at that they are favorites for. Plus who know who stays or leaves there, no real stability in terms of knowing playing time. MU really seems like the best fit. He would be starting from day 1 with a program that would be all in for him.

Im usually one of the few students who really pays attention to recruiting, but there has been a buzz going around campus of Ellensons visit this weekend. Go get em Wojo.

[wadesworld]

I wouldn't not pay attention to either MSU or UK.  Those are some pretty big boys...

It doesn't matter what school you are or how many scholarships you have (or don't have), you make room for a player like Henry Ellenson on your roster.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I wouldn't not pay attention to either MSU or UK.  Those are some pretty big boys...

It doesn't matter what school you are or how many scholarships you have (or don't have), you make room for a player like Henry Ellenson on your roster.

For MSU, yes.

For UK, eh

[wadesworld]

For MSU, yes.

For UK, eh

UK doesn't have to worry about making room for a top 5 player because the underclassmen on their roster make the room for them by entering the draft.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

UK doesn't have to worry about making room for a top 5 player because the underclassmen on their roster make the room for them by entering the draft.

True, but my point was that they don't feel the need to bend over backwards to get a Henry Ellenson when they are in all likelihood landing the likes of Malik Newman, Jaylen Brown, Antonio Blakeney, Carlton Bragg, and Doral Moore. Not to mention that they already have Charles Matthews.

How many people can Kentucky realistically send to the pros after next season? They have 10 players with pro potential (Everyone but Hawkins, Floreal, and Willis). But all ten of them won't get playing time. Probably closer to 7-8 of them. And Kentucky is good, but will the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd guy off the bench decide to go pro? I think between 3-5 go pro leaving Kentucky with 3-5 schollies left for 2015. Assuming no one gets Caliparted of course.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Creighton also lost out on Roosevelt Smart to Loyola. I know McDermmott was in on him, not sure how badly he wanted him though.

[The Equalizer]

Matt McQuiad (Marquette offered in April, I believe) picked Michigan State today (after de-committing from SMU).

Do they have any open scholarships left?  This directly relates to Henry Ellenson's recruitment, no?

I cannot believe that in this day and age anyone still thinks that being "out of scholarships" would have any impact on whether a team would recruit and/or sign a player.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I cannot believe that in this day and age anyone still thinks that being "out of scholarships" would have any impact on whether a team would recruit and/or sign a player.

It depends on the coach, the player, and the time of the year. In the current situation, the number of scholarships that Michigan State has available has ZERO impact on whether they are going after Ellenson.

[Texas Western]

Good get for MSU. They need someone who can shoot. McQuaid had ties to the state so it made some sense also.