Don't count us out of the Diamond Stone sweepstakes

[Celtic Truth]

I DO NOT THINK THAT DIAMOND STONE WILL END UP COMING TO MU

However, there is still a slim chance. I have always found his recruiting process very odd and I think there are many reasons why he hasn't chosen a school just yet..........He doesn't like his options. 90 out of the ESPN top 100 players in 2015 have already committed. Whats the hold up?

His final four are OKLA ST, Maryland, UCONN, WISC. In my opinion, none of those schools seem like a good fit for him at all.
       I used to love UConn as a program but who would ever want to play in that terrible conference. Very limited exposure, and how can you judge a guy as an NBA prospect while he's playing against Houston, Tulsa, Tulane, USF, UCF, and East Carolina? And UConn sucks this year(13-9) and don't project to be very good next year either. Also far from home.
       Wisconsin is where many people think he is most likely to end up but there is a big problem. I heard from a reliable source tonight that as it stands now WISCONSIN WILL NOT TAKE HIM BASED UPON HIS ACADEMICS. Also, who can possibly see him playing in that system? I do not know where MU stands in terms of Stone's academic status.
       To me MU seems like a no brainer. He has established a good relationship with Henry as teammates on the USA team, and they will spend a lot of time together as McDonalds All Americans. He also has a great relationship with former teammate Duane Wilson. Why not stay home, in Milwaukee and play in a great conference on a great team.

Like I said before, I do not think Stone will end up at MU. There is some reason why we didn't make his final four list. But I think that we are not officially out of the running, and if he does miraculously end up here I think the future is extremely bright. Go get em Wojo.

[MUfan12]

MU isn't involved, and won't be getting involved.

[Celtic Truth]

Whats your prediction as to where he ends up? Have any insight on academic issues particularly regarding UW?

[jesmu84]

I'm thinking Wisconsin. If they're still recruiting him, they must be confident he'll get in there.

If not WI, UCONN.

[#UnleashSean]

Whats your prediction as to where he ends up? Have any insight on academic issues particularly regarding UW?

If it helps at all my brother plays against Diamond stone in conference play and has a few friends from Dominican. On all accounts he's apparently pretty stupid.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If Wisconsin won't offer Diamond due to academics, my guess is that MU won't either.

[MU Buff]

Marquette hasn't been recruiting him for a long time.

[brewcity77]

First, no need to trash the kid.

MU isn't involved, and won't be getting involved.

Second, this.

[rocket surgeon]

If it helps at all my brother plays against Diamond stone in conference play and has a few friends from Dominican. On all accounts he's apparently pretty stupid.
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...and your brother and all his friends will be laughing all the way to the ivy league schools will they

[WarriorPride68]

+1 for comedy relief

[mu03eng]

MU isn't involved, and won't be getting involved.

This is 100% correct, the ship has sailed and will not be turning around....bank on it.

[GGGG]

IMO he goes to UW if he can get through admissions.  Otherwise UConn.

He isn't coming to Marquette.

[4everwarriors]

Don't waste broadband width on this chit, aina? Stone needs to ACT the part.

[Galway Eagle]

I'm so glad you stopped signing your posts "the truth has spoken"

[MUMonster03]

If Wisconsin won't offer Diamond due to academics, my guess is that MU won't either.

Agree 100%. Even thought Marquette looks at the entire person, instead of just grades, we have become pretty selective on the fliers we are willing to take. My guess is one of the conferences "with looser" academic standards will end up with him.

[Smoothly]

No chance at Diamond.

[Groin_pull]

Jeez, people...let it go. He ain't coming. Focus on Henry...the stud who will actually be coming to MU.

[Tugg Speedman]

Wisconsin is where many people think he is most likely to end up but there is a big problem. I heard from a reliable source tonight that as it stands now WISCONSIN WILL NOT TAKE HIM BASED UPON HIS ACADEMICS. Also, who can possibly see him playing in that system? I do not know where MU stands in terms of Stone's academic status.

I was at the game last night too and I talked to a few people close to the program.  They told me something similar.  Namely, Stone has opened up his recruiting and will consider any school, including MU.

Another person that is close to the program told me it is going the other way.  Stone is reaching out to Wojo but he was unsure if Wojo was reaching back.  So yes MU has not been recruiting Stone, but if the talk is true, he now seems ready to talk to MU again.

My bottom line here I agree Stone does not end up and MU but things are moving on his recruiting and he does not end up at Bucky either.

[Tugg Speedman]

Does anyone think Stone ends up at VT?

[Daniel]

If academics is an issue then no way Wojo is recruiting. Not going yo happen at MU.  But who knows the details really - if he is marginal, bad standing, etc.  He is quite a talent but student is the first part of student-athlete. 

[GoldenWarrior11]

Another possibility that hasn't been discussed is the Emmanuel Mudiay-route.  Could Diamond possibly go to China for a season, earn some money, and then enter the NBA Draft?

[GGGG]

Another possibility that hasn't been discussed is the Emmanuel Mudiay-route.  Could Diamond possibly go to China for a season, earn some money, and then enter the NBA Draft?

I have heard that there have been inquiries along that line of thinking.  I think NCAA qualification may be an issue right now.

[Lennys Tap]

He is quite a talent but student is the first part of student-athlete. 

For a likely one and done? Really?

[Benny B]

If Wisconsin won't offer Diamond due to academics, my guess is that MU won't either.

Neither will UCONN, neither will UK, neither will any NCAA school.

[brandx]

If it helps at all my brother plays against Diamond stone in conference play and has a few friends from Dominican. On all accounts he's apparently pretty stupid.

So are you, apparently.