Possible 6-8 230lbs forward transfer to Marquette?

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IIRC, Kevon had to leave Milwaukee.  Something about having to go away in order to get quality dental care.

Something about a dental stalking issue as well.

[4everwarriors]

Merry Xmas to all ya mofos, aina?

[Lennys Tap]

Merry Xmas to all ya mofos, aina?

Same to you, Doc - and a happy, healthy New Year!

[Pakuni]

Per Matt Velazquez, Agau is watching today's game from the MU bench.

Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Akoy Agau, a Louisville transfer, is on Marquette's bench for a visit today.

Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Agau's visit to Marquette is unofficial and he hasn't made any decisions yet. He's a 6-foot-8, 230 lbs soph. forward from Omaha.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Per Matt Velazquez, Agau is watching today's game from the MU bench.

Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Akoy Agau, a Louisville transfer, is on Marquette's bench for a visit today.

Matt Velazquez @Matt_Velazquez
Agau's visit to Marquette is unofficial and he hasn't made any decisions yet. He's a 6-foot-8, 230 lbs soph. forward from Omaha.

Hmmmmm

[Jay Bee]

The rich get richer.

[Groin_pull]

Hmmmmm

Is it normal for a recruit to sit on the bench? Wonder if that means anything.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Is it normal for a recruit to sit on the bench? Wonder if that means anything.

On the bench is not normal. The row right behind the bench is pretty common. I'm wondering if that's what Matty V meant.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Ryan Jackson ‏@ryjackson32  13m13 minutes ago
@Matt_Velazquez How's Akoy enjoying the game?
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Matt Velazquez ‏@Matt_Velazquez  13m13 minutes ago
@ryjackson32 Seems to be enjoying it. He's chatting with AD Bill Scholl right now.

[GGGG]

The rich get richer.

Would you like this addition Jay Bee?

[chapman]

More size?  I'll take it.

Wonder how a petition for the 11 minutes to be forgiven would turn out, like it's assumed Dawson will petition for his four minutes to not count.  The rules say no, but then again the NCAA pretended Josh Smith playing 81 minutes didn't happen.

[Jay Bee]

Would you like this addition Jay Bee?

Yeah, I like the possibilities. Can be a strong PF defender/rebounder. MU's pretty well set (for the moment) up front offensively next year and perhaps beyond... lots of size that can score... Agau's game is on the other side of the ball.. so, a potentially very good defender and complementary piece.

[77ncaachamps]

Akoy Agau highlights:

1)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld-obygodhM
2)  NBPA Top 100 Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUTMQ-YJ-ys

Looks like a dude who's not afraid to mix it up in the paint.
Definitely a wonderful addition to spell Luke and Henry in the post.
Appears to be a force in the paint. No backing down.

Semi is outta the picture; he committed to SMU a few days ago.

[We R Final Four]

Akoy Agau highlights:

1)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld-obygodhM
2)  NBPA Top 100 Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUTMQ-YJ-ys

Looks like a dude who's not afraid to mix it up in the paint.
Definitely a wonderful addition to spell Luke and Henry in the post.
Appears to be a force in the paint. No backing down.

I don't think Henry will be playing in the post too much.
I think an addition such as Agua would ensure that Henry doesn't play in the post.

[PGsHeroes32]

I feel like with 3 spots to work with in scholarships and his size...this is basically a low risk potentially high reward move.

[GoldenWarrior11]

I know recruiting rankings are very polarizing to some posters here, but here are Akoy's rankings from the recruiting analysts. 

ESPN: Scout grade - 85, 75th overall prospect, 19 overall position (PF), 11 regional, 1 state.
Yahoo: 4*, 13 position (PF), 87 national
Rivals: 4*, 87 national

He was a solid pickup coming out of HS.  He's no game-changer, but he could be a very complimentary and helpful addition to Henry, Luke and Steve.

[Pakuni]

I don't think Henry will be playing in the post too much.
I think an addition such as Agua would ensure that Henry doesn't play in the post.

I think Henry will play the four. He'll be a stretch four, but still a four.

[tower912]

If Wojo gets this guy, he needs his last two schollies to go to guards, one preferably a 1-year rental. 

[cheebs09]

Yeah, I like the possibilities. Can be a strong PF defender/rebounder. MU's pretty well set (for the moment) up front offensively next year and perhaps beyond... lots of size that can score... Agau's game is on the other side of the ball.. so, a potentially very good defender and complementary piece.

Would you compare him to Ousmane at all? Or more of a defender on the perimeter than Ousmane was, and not exclusively down low?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I think Henry will play inside and out.  Can do a lot of high-low stuff with Luke.  Akoy could add interior depth in 2nd semester and help replace Steve in two years.

[Jay Bee]

Would you compare him to Ousmane at all? Or more of a defender on the perimeter than Ousmane was, and not exclusively down low?

Tough to compare to Barro.. that was a bit of an odd situation (older guy, hadn't been playing ball... whereas Agau has been in the states for most of his life)... but if you look at Barro's statistical profile as a junior & senior.. that would be ideal for a guy like Agau (relatively low usage on offense, good rebounder who blocks some shots)..

I haven't seen much of Agau for a couple of years.. IIRC he was running with a couple of Iowa teams 2.5 years ago.. looked strong, niiiice wingspan... I think he'd probably want to be a 3/4 like many big guys.. I'd concentrate on him being an interior defender who blocks and alters shots closer to the rim... use that size and length

Had some minor beef w/Pitino last year... and the injury... so not the best start, but he can be really good.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If Wojo gets this guy, he needs his last two schollies to go to guards, one preferably a 1-year rental. 

No information to back this up, just wild speculation, but my hope is that after another forgettable season, Indiana fires Tom Crean and that inspires Yogi Ferrell to announce that he will be graduate transferring....and Wojo seals the deal. A graduate transfer at the the PG position is the missing piece IMHO to take us from competitor to contender.

[JWags85]

No information to back this up, just wild speculation, but my hope is that after another forgettable season, Indiana fires Tom Crean and that inspires Yogi Ferrell to announce that he will be graduate transferring....and Wojo seals the deal. A graduate transfer at the the PG position is the missing piece IMHO to take us from competitor to contender.

They are 10-3 with a good win over Butler.  They would have to implode in a soft B10, but otherwise that would be a hell of a dream

[oldwarrior81]

I think Henry will play inside and out.  Can do a lot of high-low stuff with Luke.  Akoy could add interior depth in 2nd semester and help replace Steve in two years.

Isn't Akoy a soph?
If he sits out two semesters, he'll be in the same class as Fischer.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Isn't Akoy a soph?
If he sits out two semesters, he'll be in the same class as Fischer.

Yes, that is what I was getting at.  Next year Akoy would add depth in the post by giving us 5 bigs for 2nd semester.  In two years he will be a senior, helping replace the then graduated Steve Taylor.  He'd backup Luke and Henry or be insurance should either blowup and turn pro.