2015 Recruiting Targets

[Texas Western]

Recruits for 2015--- I know we have NN, but I think Marcus LoVett would be outstanding. If Dawson
doesn't have a good year or start, I think he leaves. Also a good rebounder and sky jumper like Shawntrez Davis at 6-8 would be a compliment to the front line off the bench. Heldt, who I think will be a solid player
at MU, will need a year or 2. Just a thought

I agree with you.

[BCHoopster]

Is MU in contact with LoVett?  Or are you just guessing?

[bilsu]

Recruits for 2015--- I know we have NN, but I think Marcus LoVett would be outstanding. If Dawson
doesn't have a good year or start, I think he leaves. Also a good rebounder and sky jumper like Shawntrez Davis at 6-8 would be a compliment to the front line off the bench. Heldt, who I think will be a solid player
at MU, will need a year or 2. Just a thought

It is certainly possible, but I find it hard to believe that he thought he was going to get significant playing time when he signed with MU. He would not of played at all last year, if Duane did not get hurt.

[GGGG]

Is MU in contact with LoVett?  Or are you just guessing?

We supposedly are, but I don't know to what extent.

[Big Daddy 84]

It worked before

[BM1090]

So it looks like Dillard is the target....hmm.

Also, Dillard's recent re-tweets indicate that he is interested in MU.

[Texas Western]

It worked before

Is Dillard for Levin a good trade?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Is Dillard for Levin a good trade?

Matter of opinion, but most I have talked to think Dillard is underrated because of off him and his former coach not getting along. He would be exactly what this class is lacking. Super athlete wing whose game is repeatedly described as "nasty" and "mean." In a good way of course.

[GGGG]

I get the impression that Levin wasn't a real good fit.  I don't think he will be considered a big loss at all. 

[Dawson Rental]

Is Dillard for Levin a good trade?

Levin is a proven Division I player.  Dillard hasn't shown anything at the college level, so he is unproven.  Dillard is higher ranked out of HS because of his athleticism.  So, Dillard is riskier with a greater potential for greatness or to bust while Levin would have almost certainly been a solid guy but with a much more limited upside.  

[Ellenson Guerrero]

I get the impression that Levin wasn't a real good fit.  I don't think he will be considered a big loss at all. 

I wasn't thrilled when Levin identified playing on the perimeter as one of the reasons he wanted to transfer to MU.

[Wally Schroeder]

So it looks like Dillard is the target....hmm.

Also, Dillard's recent re-tweets indicate that he is interested in MU.

Wouldn't read too much into that. He has a Purdue retweet the same day as a couple of the Marquette ones, and Pitt and Iowa retweets in late September. Think the kid just enjoys the attention.

[Dawson Rental]

So it looks like Dillard is the target....hmm.

Also, Dillard's recent re-tweets indicate that he is interested in MU.

Wouldn't read too much into that. He has a Purdue retweet the same day as a couple of the Marquette ones, and Pitt and Iowa retweets in late September. Think the kid just enjoys the attention.

I think that he was actually reading into Big Daddy's name update.

[Texas Western]

Levin is a proven Division I player.  Dillard hasn't shown anything at the college level, so he is unproven.  Dillard is higher ranked out of HS because of his athleticism.  So, Dillard is riskier with a greater potential for greatness or to bust while Levin would have almost certainly been a solid guy but with a much more limited upside.  

I agree with your risk reward analysis of the two players. I think if we are filling Levins spot with a 2015 a guy like Dillard makes sense , if we are going to get a transfer I would like to see another proven player. The thing I liked about Levin was his rebounding credentials which is something we need.

[Jay Bee]

Damontrae Jefferson: 5-7 150 PG from Milwaukee (Mo Acker Reduex!)

So intrigued by Trae. Have been for years. Really looking forward to watch things unfold.. could go many ways. He is sensationally skilled. Just amazing. Could sell tickets for any program. He's also fearless with a little bit of crazy. Harness some of his attributes and cultivate the good and he's a gem. Don't know if it can be done. Dude's got a strong personality. Really interesting kid.

Hope he does well wherever he lands. I'll be watching. He rubs a lot of people the wrong way, but man...

Watching the interactions between him and Kevon, including this summer, I have hope.

[jsglow]

So intrigued by Trae. Have been for years. Really looking forward to watch things unfold.. could go many ways. He is sensationally skilled. Just amazing. Could sell tickets for any program. He's also fearless with a little bit of crazy. Harness some of his attributes and cultivate the good and he's a gem. Don't know if it can be done. Dude's got a strong personality. Really interesting kid.

Hope he does well wherever he lands. I'll be watching. He rubs a lot of people the wrong way, but man...

Watching the interactions between him and Kevon, including this summer, I have hope.

Says he plays in MKE.  Where's he going to school?

[Jay Bee]

Says he plays in MKE.  Where's he going to school?

Most Internet sites are full of bad info

He was in Fla two years ago for HS (Arlington Country Day), then to South Carolina (Believe Prep) last school year.

Has continued played w the MKE Runnin Rebels in summer though

Started HS w Kevon at Hamilton

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Most Internet sites are full of bad info

He was in Fla two years ago for HS (Arlington Country Day), then to South Carolina (Believe Prep) last school year.

Has continued played w the MKE Runnin Rebels in summer though

Started HS w Kevon at Hamilton

Sure  looks fun to watch in his videos.

[Groin_pull]

Most Internet sites are full of bad info

He was in Fla two years ago for HS (Arlington Country Day), then to South Carolina (Believe Prep) last school year.

Has continued played w the MKE Runnin Rebels in summer though

Started HS w Kevon at Hamilton

Another kid with multiple high schools? Oh yeah, that always ends well. 

[wadesworld]

Another kid with multiple high schools? Oh yeah, that always ends well.  

Yeah who would want guys like Deonte Burton, Lazar Hayward, and Junior Cadougan coming to Marquette?   is right.

[TedBaxter]

Will probably know soon if MU is going to go after another 2015 prospect this fall as next weekend is really the best recruiting weekend left before the signing period since they go to Virginia to scrimmage on November 1st and the next weekend is kind of the last ditch effort weekend.  Starting to look like they could be holding it until spring?

[jsglow]

Will probably know soon if MU is going to go after another 2015 prospect this fall as next weekend is really the best recruiting weekend left before the signing period since they go to Virginia to scrimmage on November 1st and the next weekend is kind of the last ditch effort weekend.  Starting to look like they could be holding it until spring?

Holding it until Spring might be a great idea unless someone special is available.  Seems to me that Gardner was a Spring signing and we certainly know how his 4 year career at MU went.  Not that Wojo would go this route but that also opens the door to a transfer or Juco.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Holding it until Spring might be a great idea unless someone special is available.  Seems to me that Gardner was a Spring signing and we certainly know how his 4 year career at MU went.  Not that Wojo would go this route but that also opens the door to a transfer or Juco.

Pretty sure DJO, Gardner, Butler, and Crowder were all spring signings. Pretty crazy that we were able to pick up guys of that level that late in the game.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Is MU in contact with LoVett?  Or are you just guessing?

http://dimemag.com/2014/08/video-marcus-lovett-jr-jamal-crawford-show-sick-handles-seattle-pro/

It's few months old, but we are at the top of his list in August.

[Dawson Rental]

http://dimemag.com/2014/08/video-marcus-lovett-jr-jamal-crawford-show-sick-handles-seattle-pro/

It's few months old, but we are at the top of his list in August.

IIRC, Buzz was in on Lovett early.  The fact that Marquette is listed in an August article most likely indicates that Lovett was followed up on by Wojo when he arrived.  i remember being surprised that Buzz felt he had a good enough shot at a SoCal guy to be involved as much as he seemed to be.  Now that the Chicago connection has been revealed, it makes more sense.