Recruiting as of 5/15/25

[barfolomew]

He can't jump next year at another program. This is going to be his 4th year of eligibility for track because they don't red shirt for transferring. So no point to Tanager for track.

That's an interesting autocorrect there.
Texting about ornithology, are we?

[Jay Bee]

OSU also earlier lost a 4th 4 star recruit in this same class in December  in Austin Grandstaff who was a friend of Mitchell's..  Ouch.

At least these other guys stayed for a full year. Grandstaff only came in the first semester.

[jsglow]

Sorry if this has already been posted but Marquette recruit Markus Howard and Findley Prep are on ESPNU this evening at 6p EDT.

Jesus H Christ! Vegas and I let Markus slip through our dragnet and get to McCarren? We need to hire Mike Earmantraut going forward.

[WarriorPride68]

Um.....holy smokes.

9 crystal balls (including Mark Miller) from today saying Bruno Fernando to SMU.

[Groin_pull]

Um.....holy smokes.

9 crystal balls (including Mark Miller) from today saying Bruno Fernando to SMU.

Yup, looking like $outhern Methodi$t is the choice.

[GooooMarquette]

At least these other guys stayed for a full year. Grandstaff only came in the first semester.

So there is more to a staff than just being grand, eh?

[VegasWarrior77]

Jesus H Christ! Vegas and I let Markus slip through our dragnet and get to McCarren? We need to hire Mike Earmantraut going forward.

I never saw him!  He must have used a Johnny Manziel-type disguise!

[We R Final Four]

Sorry if this has already been posted but Marquette recruit Markus Howard and Findley Prep are on ESPNU this evening at 6p EDT.

That was the laziest zone defense I have seen this year and Markus was a wing on that 3-2 zone. Commentator called out MH saying had no heart and played slow. First game I have seen of him--maybe cuz everyone wants to be a star on ESPN but When a kid gets beat in a zone in HS like that......well at least he can improve in that area.

[Groin_pull]

That was the laziest zone defense I have seen this year and Markus was a wing on that 3-2 zone. Commentator called out MH saying had no heart and played slow. First game I have seen of him--maybe cuz everyone wants to be a star on ESPN but When a kid gets beat in a zone in HS like that......well at least he can improve in that area.

Give us a quick scouting report. How was he on the offensive end?

[WarriorPride68]

That was the laziest zone defense I have seen this year and Markus was a wing on that 3-2 zone. Commentator called out MH saying had no heart and played slow. First game I have seen of him--maybe cuz everyone wants to be a star on ESPN but When a kid gets beat in a zone in HS like that......well at least he can improve in that area.

Agreed, very odd game & horrible zone.

Markus was by far the smallest guy on the court. A great looking jump shot though, extremely pure and nice release. But as the announcers said all game, A.Gilbert was the best guard on the court.

MH brought the ball up the court, maybe half the time? Being generous. He typically positioned in the corner or on the wings. Shot 5-10, 13 points & 1 assist.

Beautiful jumper, but not overly quick laterally for his size. Kid can be a total zone buster though, a sniper from deep.

[WarriorPride68]

"@FindlayPrep's Markus Howard says his Top 4 is Arizona State, Baylor, Marquette and Central Arkansas, where his brother goes. @AdamZagoria"


"(Markus) Howard is much closer to a decision, which he says will come "hopefully soon" after long talks with his family. CC: @AdamZagoria"

[We R Final Four]

Give us a quick scouting report. How was he on the offensive end?

He's built like a truck. Quick first step. Can shoot from deep, mid range and drives well. Weird team. Weird offense. All isolation. He brought the ball up sometimes, other times on the wing, sometimes hung out deep in the corner and didn't move. FP seemed to be all about isolation. MH was visibly upset with some teammates decisions and seemed most disappointed by the loss.

[cheebs09]

I caught bits and pieces. With him and Hauser, we would have one of our better shooting classes. Very nice looking shot. Didn't run point much. The zone defense was pretty disappointing. My impression was if we got him, Traci would be our starting PG and Howard would eat into Duane's minutes.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I caught bits and pieces. With him and Hauser, we would have one of our better shooting classes. Very nice looking shot. Didn't run point much. The zone defense was pretty disappointing. My impression was if we got him, Traci would be our starting PG and Howard would eat into Duane's minutes.

Agree with the part about Traci. I always thought this was Traci's position to lose unless Wojo went out and got the equivalent to a Tyus Jones or a Tyler Ullis.

[rocket surgeon]

I caught bits and pieces. With him and Hauser, we would have one of our better shooting classes. Very nice looking shot. Didn't run point much. The zone defense was pretty disappointing. My impression was if we got him, Traci would be our starting PG and Howard would eat into Duane's minutes.

then again, this could make duane put in some extra time in the gym and come out looking like s.curry ein'a

p.s. if i were anyone with decent potential, i would be studying everything about what steph does from his workouts to his eating/nutrition, reading material, psychy, to how he holds it going #1...in other words, everything about him cuz he is hotter than a black car seat in the arizona sun

[WarriorPride68]

This sentence from Zags/SNY piece this morning could make sense why MU is going guard heavy on the 2016 trails:

"Howard, a four-star point guard said he is considering reclassifying to 2017 but not actively thinking about it"

[Windyplayer]

This sentence from Zags/SNY piece this morning could make sense why MU is going guard heavy on the 2016 trails:

"Howard, a four-star point guard said he is considering reclassifying to 2017 but not actively thinking about it"

I love the nuances. This guy is so in sync with Howard that he not only knows the thoughts of Howard, but where they reside in his brain.

[GGGG]

Furthermore he wouldn't have to reclassify to 2017.  He is a 2017 prospect who might reclassify to 2016.

[jsglow]

Didya ever consider that these guys might enjoy lurking on scoop and take pride in their ability to eff with us all.

(I think I'll mess with eng today. Doesn't he do that lame podcast from his mom's basement?  Yeah,  he's today's target.  )

[JakeBarnes]

Bruno Fernando is going to announce at around 4:40pm central. I'm assuming it's not Marquette.

[Groin_pull]

Bruno Fernando is going to announce at around 4:40pm central. I'm assuming it's not Marquette.

Looks like $outhern Methodi$t.

[JakeBarnes]

Looks like $outhern Methodi$t.

Just need to make sure $cott Drew hasn't vi$isted Markus Howard too often.

[WarriorPride68]

Bruno Fernando is going to announce at around 4:40pm central. I'm assuming it's not Marquette.

15 crystal balls towards SMU in last 24 hours. Nobody tell Jay Bee 

[JakeBarnes]

15 crystal balls towards SMU in last 24 hours. Nobody tell Jay Bee 

It's SMU. So it goes. Pretty clear sign that Henry is coming back.

[jsglow]

Bruno Fernando is going to announce at around 4:40pm central. I'm assuming it's not Marquette.

Best wishes to the young man. Seriously. Any kid who gives MU a look is cool with me.  We were a super long shot anyway.