Deonte Burton to Iowa State!

[VegasWarrior77]

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein  1m1 minute ago
BREAKING --- Marquette transfer Deonte Burton has committed to Iowa State, sources told @CBSSports. Story coming.

Alex Halsted ‏@AlexHalsted  3h3 hours ago
Deonte Burton, who is on his visit to Iowa State this weekend, is at Wells Fargo Arena for today's game vs. Drake. #Cyclones

[Class71]

I wish him success.

[VegasWarrior77]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12058558/iowa-state-cyclones-land-marquette-golden-eagles-transfer-deonte-burton?src=mobile&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FYdM5zLErvu%22%7D

Saturday, December 20, 2014
Iowa State lands Deonte Burton
By Jeff Borzello
ESPN.com

Iowa State has struck again in the transfer market.

The Cyclones have landed a commitment from Marquette transfer Deonte Burton, sources told ESPN. Burton chose Iowa State over UCLA.

Burton, a 6-foot-4 forward, was averaging 6.1 points and 1.4 rebounds through nine games before deciding to leave school earlier this month. Because Iowa State has no scholarships this season, Burton will have to pay his own way for the spring semester.

He will become eligible after the first semester next season and will have one and a half years remaining. However, he will apply for a waiver to get this year back due to his mother passing away back in October.

Fred Hoiberg has brought in a number of transfers since taking over at Iowa State. UNLV transfer Bryce Dejean-Jones is second on the team in scoring, while Abdel Nader (Northern Illinois) is also contributing.

Another Marquette transfer, Jameel McKay, made his debut Saturday for the Cyclones. Hallice Cooke (Oregon State) is sitting out this season.

[GGGG]

He has to pay his way in the spring a la McKay.

[Tugg Speedman]

Iowa state is the land of misfit toys, but it seems to work for them,

[Eye]

Maybe with Matt Thomas playing a greatly reduced role this year at some point the favor will be returned.

[GGGG]

Iowa state is the land of misfit toys, but it seems to work for them,

It's a pretty ingenious niche.  Midwestern kids who get in trouble (or just are in bad places in life) looking for a high major landing place.  And Hoiberg can coach too.

[Lennys Tap]

I wish him success.

Likewise

[GGGG]

Maybe with Matt Thomas playing a greatly reduced role this year at some point the favor will be returned.

You think he's good enough?  I wonder if he would be better off somewhere in the Missouri Valley.

[PGsHeroes32]

You think he's good enough?  I wonder if he would be better off somewhere in the Missouri Valley.

Yeah, I don't think we need a slightly more talent Thomas.

We need a guy who can play the 3 with some length. Not another back court guy.

[Eye]

Fair question. Based on who was recruiting him, I'd guess he'd end up at a high major if he moved on. And let me say I have absolutely zero information that he's even considering moving on. Just an initial reaction with an Iowa State mention and a player from the state.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Iowa state is good. They go to the final 4 this year.

[wadesworld]

Iowa state is good. They go to the final 4 this year.

No they don't.

[PGsHeroes32]

No they don't.

They definitely are good enough


But I am not guaranteeing that lol

[Texas Western]

Happy for Deonte. Seems like a good fit and not too far from home. Hopefully he can continue to make good progress in the classroom while he sits out.  Will be interesting to see if the NCAA grants his waiver request.

[HutchwasClutch]

Well, wasn't he reportedly down to UCLA and IA State?   Looks like he made a good call after the beat down UCLA took today.  I think Alabama A & M could have done what they did.  What was Kevon Looney thinking when he could have gone anywhere in the country?

[wadesworld]

Well, wasn't he reportedly down to UCLA and IA State?   Looks like he made a good call after the beat down UCLA took today.  I think Alabama A & M could have done what they did.  What was Kevon Looney thinking when he could have gone anywhere in the country?

I'm guessing, without inside information, that he was thinking I'm living in Westwood for one year and picking out the best looking girls at UCLA for one year before getting paid. His experience could certainly be much worse.

[HutchwasClutch]

I'm guessing, without inside information, that he was thinking I'm living in Westwood for one year and picking out the best looking girls at UCLA for one year before getting paid. His experience could certainly be much worse.

Yes, I have no doubt weather and girls are always at the top of the list of reasons any kid looks seriously at UCLA.   Especially with Steve Alford leading the way there now.  He's good at the mid-major level, period.

[HutchwasClutch]

I'm guessing, without inside information, that he was thinking I'm living in Westwood for one year and picking out the best looking girls at UCLA for one year before getting paid. His experience could certainly be much worse.

By the way, Deonte getting paid by whom?  Please don't say that was meant to imply the NBA?! 

[We R Final Four]

You asked the question.

[forgetful]

By the way, Deonte getting paid by whom?  Please don't say that was meant to imply the NBA?! 

That was in reference to Looney I think.  They combined to concepts in the same series of statements.

[HutchwasClutch]

That was in reference to Looney I think.  They combined to concepts in the same series of statements.

You're right, I misinterpreted that post.

[rocky_warrior]

Will be interesting to see if the NCAA grants his waiver request.

Huh?  What could he get a waiver for?

[Bricky]

Huh?  What could he get a waiver for?

To start at the beginning of next year rather than missing the start of the season. Currently he only has 1.5 years of eligibility. He's pleading the case about his mother, which the NCAA might be okay with since he missed a considerable amount of practice after the event.

[mug644]

To start at the beginning of next year rather than missing the start of the season. Currently he only has 1.5 years of eligibility. He's pleading the case about his mother, which the NCAA might be okay with since he missed a considerable amount of practice after the event.

What role do you think Wojo might play in any appeal Burton makes to the NCAA? Does he need to "testify" about the struggles that Burton's loss had on his ability to practice and play? Basically, does he need to support Burton's request? Any idea whether he would?