Recruiting as of 5/15/25

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Which board, I checked out Cyclonefanatic and it's more unintelligible than this place.

Unpossible

[brewcity77]

West is like a triple A club to Marquette.  I think he knew he wasn't quite good enough to be a Warrior.

Actually, if you're being honest, Marquette is the Triple A club. Once a player is good enough, they get called up to Iowa State and go to the tournament.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Actually, if you're being honest, Marquette is the Triple A club. Once a player is good enough, they get called up to Iowa State and go to the tournament.

Let's hope that changes, starting this coming season. 

[Herman Cain]

Some interesting information on Marquette and local players.

**I went back 15 seasons, and could not find a single MPS alum who played all four years at Marquette.  In fact the only one MU brought in as a freshman is Deonte.  Who is the last MPS alum who has been a four year player at MU?

**Two players from MPS did transfer in and graduate from Marquette - Jackson and Buycks.

**If Duane sticks around he will be the first player from Milwaukee County to start and finish his career with MU since Steve Novak.

I applaud Wojo for making the effort with Lewis. It was not time wasted. There will be more good players coming from MPS and we need to maintain a constant dialogue to land a few.

[bilsu]

Lewis made a very quick decision, so we do not know where he fell in Wojo's plans. For instance was he plan A, B or C.

[4everwarriors]

Ain't no big thang, hey?

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Lewis made a very quick decision, so we do not know where he fell in Wojo's plans. For instance was he plan A, B or C.

I think its more likely that he was a back up plan.

[Herman Cain]

Lewis made a very quick decision, so we do not know where he fell in Wojo's plans. For instance was he plan A, B or C.

I think he said he was looking to wrap things up before school started.

I think this was a classic case where the family had a very good feeling about Iowa State, and they didn't want to string us along.

[MuMark]

ISU was rewarded because they got in early and made him a priority. Clearly that was important to Lewis and you can understand why.

Best of luck to the young man.

[Freeport Warrior]

I think this was a classic case where the family had a very good feeling about Iowa State, and they didn't want to string us along.

Dude please stop. This wasn't a classic case of anything. They couldn't care less about "us."

[Bocephys]

Dude please stop. This wasn't a classic case of anything. They couldn't care less about "us."

This was a classic response.

[GGGG]

I think he said he was looking to wrap things up before school started.

I think this was a classic case where the family had a very good feeling about Iowa State, and they didn't want to string us along.

So your theory is that they were going to wait awhile just to be sure, but when the Marquette offer came they moved up their timeline for Marquette's sake?

[Earl Tatum]

Classic or not--Seems we have had a lot of Swings-and-misses. Think maybe our academic
standards might be higher than ISU. Just a thought. Who are our next recruits? Been on the
disabled list. We need "BIGS". Think Sandy will be much improved. Hope Sacar will surprise me.

[GGGG]

Lewis was fine academically. Not even an issue.

[MUfan12]

Think maybe our academic standards might be higher than ISU. Just a thought.

Badger fans do this when they lose an in-state (or any) recruit. Let's not go there.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Badger fans do this when they lose an in-state (or any) recruit. Let's not go there.

SERIOUSLLLLYYYYYYY

[Herman Cain]

Dude please stop. This wasn't a classic case of anything. They couldn't care less about "us."

They includes, his parent a high school coach, and his club coach whose son is on our team.  Neither one of those has an interest in jerking us around. So Yes it was a classic case of the kid knew where he wanted to go and lets close the deal and move on.

I get that you have some spent some time on the AAU circuit. So have I.

[brewcity77]

Ain't no big thang, hey?

Never thought I'd say this, but 4ever summed it up perfectly. Kid picked another school. We have other wing targets. Good luck, Terrence, now let's move on.

[Freeport Warrior]

Neither one of those has an interest in jerking us around.
I get that you have some spent some time on the AAU circuit. So have I.

1. I'm pretty sure you have no idea about their interest in jerking MU around, but in general you always seem to know what "people" are thinking even when it's clear you don't know them or have any inside info.
2. This absolutely reeks of retribution for a variety of issues that I laid out hypothetically last week when you said Duane is a great ambassador for him coming to MU (another totally clueless comment) -- as in, there were a lot of people close to him and the program who said "don't go there" or "Wojo is full of crap" or "they say one thing to sign you and crap on you." I have heard this for months. Actually heard these words.
3. Yes, I've "spent some time on the AAU circuit," but specifically I have had interactions with Ike and Rock and I know that team and many of its players. The city and its extended families are very tight -- jerk one of them around and the ramifications spread.

I don't think Lewis was a make or break recruit, but city peeps were high on MU when DW signed a few years back. I don't think that is the case now. Unfortunately, Herro is also tight with Lewis.

[jsglow]

1. I'm pretty sure you have no idea about their interest in jerking MU around, but in general you always seem to know what "people" are thinking even when it's clear you don't know them or have any inside info.
2. This absolutely reeks of retribution for a variety of issues that I laid out hypothetically last week when you said Duane is a great ambassador for him coming to MU (another totally clueless comment) -- as in, there were a lot of people close to him and the program who said "don't go there" or "Wojo is full of crap" or "they say one thing to sign you and crap on you." I have heard this for months. Actually heard these words.
3. Yes, I've "spent some time on the AAU circuit," but specifically I have had interactions with Ike and Rock and I know that team and many of its players. The city and its extended families are very tight -- jerk one of them around and the ramifications spread.

I don't think Lewis was a make or break recruit, but city peeps were high on MU when DW signed a few years back. I don't think that is the case now. Unfortunately, Herro is also tight with Lewis.

Free, I'm not sure I understand one of your points.  Are you saying that the MKE city connection might have hit a rough spot or be making a broader statement that might suggest a broader disconnect between recruiting and later reality?  From the outside looking in there seems very little doubt that Wojo is more than prepared to play young players who perform.  That seems to be all that a recruit can ask for.

[GGGG]

Free, I'm not sure I understand one of your points.  Are you saying that the MKE city connection might have hit a rough spot or be making a broader statement that might suggest a broader disconnect between recruiting and later reality?  From the outside looking in there seems very little doubt that Wojo is more than prepared to play young players who perform.  That seems to be all that a recruit can ask for.

I guess it all depends on your perspective right? 

[Freeport Warrior]

Free, I'm not sure I understand one of your points.  Are you saying that the MKE city connection might have hit a rough spot or be making a broader statement that might suggest a broader disconnect between recruiting and later reality?  From the outside looking in there seems very little doubt that Wojo is more than prepared to play young players who perform.  That seems to be all that a recruit can ask for.

I'm saying MKE city connection is not as positive as it was just a few years back after DW signed. I'm not going to name names but you can easily infer that some former players, hs coaches, aau coaches, and perhaps a disgruntled current player or two are not inclined to provide ringing endorsements in the current climate. I'm not even saying that these perceived negative feelings are justified, I'm just saying that is the climate currently -- there isn't a lot of trust in Wojo from the city players/families. My sense is that Wojo has a much better shot at more Midwest or national guys based on this right now.

I said it last week, but Duane's upcoming season is huge for MKE recruiting. He blows up and has a great year, and it all changes -- he becomes the ambassador NY purports him to be. He gets in the doghouse on a short leash and watch out.

[NorthernDancerColt]

Never thought I'd say this, but 4ever summed it up perfectly. Kid picked another school. We have other wing targets. Good luck, Terrence, now let's move on.

Yes. So and so said that the AAU coach's cousin who knows DRose's brother said that Wojo didn't do cartwheels when their player played defense for one possession. We are Marquette, we recruit nationally. If you come with a posse of hangers-on who demand this and that, and feel that you can only be utilized this way in that position, there are a ton of programs who would be glad to put up with your bs. Marquette thankfully is not one of them. I'll take winners like Haanif and Markus Howard all day long. The local AAU coach isn't enamored with Wojo?  I take that as a good sign.  By the way, none of this pertains to anything I know of Lewis and or Mr Wilson, probably great people. Just tired of this mentality that everyone has to walk on eggshells to not offend these all-powerful AAU coaches. Maybe Wojo is the head coach at MU. And maybe he is fair and consistent in his dealings with recruits and players. Maybe the balance of power is just as it should be.

[MuMark]

You would have to Duane's father to believe he was somehow misused or treated unfairly last year. He played almost 29 minutes a game and got numerous opportunities in tight games to make impact plays. He won a few and lost a few.

Coaches are funny in that they usually try to,play the guys that give them the best chance to win.

Buzz had plenty of guys in the dog house and so did Crean. They still,managed to recruit good players.

Let's also remember that Wojo didn't recruit Duane.

Every school,has players who end up disliking the coach.....A.Former player of Bo Ryan helped us get somebody by telling a recruit not to go to UW.

If we have to live and die by the whims of Milwaukee area AAU coaches we might as well pack it in now.

[wadesworld]

No wonder Kostas didn't come here, ai'na?