Recruiting as of 5/15/25

[PointWarrior]

Never surprised what gets people's undies in a bunch around here.  Pretty sure Shaka and his team are not taking recruits to Applebees. 

He mentions how on the official visit that he picked his own restaurants and sites and the MU staff commented that he's showing THEM the hot spots.  That's concerning and I know it'll get better over time, but it would seem obvious to get some local knowledge from people who've been here and know the city to help plan official visits.

[4everwarriors]

Bond mentions St. Paul Fish Market, Mad Rooster, and Blue's Egg as some of his favorites, hey?

[tower912]

Chase Ross offer.   Combo guard from Texas.

[MuggsyB]

Have you noticed the players Chris Beard has gotten at Texas, especially the transfers?  Remember this is a guy few people had even heard of before he got to TTU.

[Uncle Rico]

Have you noticed the players Chris Beard has gotten at Texas, especially the transfers?  Remember this is a guy few people had been heard of before he got to TTU.

He's cleaning up at Texas.   Very impressive stuff

[Spirit Of James]

Chase Ross offer.   Combo guard from Texas.

"Marquette- They love how I play with pace and my speed and they said I can come in and help them tremendously."

https://hoopscoopmedia.com/rising-2022-guard-chase-ross-talks-his-recruitment/

[Pakuni]

Cincy's been way better than Marquette in KenPom in recent history.

Not really. In one season, they were way better. Otherwise, it's been pretty close.
2017: Cincy 23, MU 32
2018: Cincy 4, MU 53
2019: Cincy 29, MU 33.
2020: MU 31, Cincy 44
2021: MU 83, Cincy 116

FWIW, that highly ranked team in 2018 didn't make it out of the opening weekend of the tournament.
And, as has been mentioned, the Cincy program is a dumpster fire right now.

[Herman Cain]

Bond mentions St. Paul Fish Market, Mad Rooster, and Blue's Egg as some of his favorites, hey?

Let's hope he soon adds Soblemans , Broken Yolk and Real Chili to his list ...😎

[brewcity77]

And, as has been mentioned, the Cincy program is a dumpster fire right now.

It certainly was, though I think Wes Miller gets at least a little benefit of the doubt as he tries to build it back up.

[MU82]

He's cleaning up at Texas.   Very impressive stuff

Some would argue that Beard already is a great coach. Some might say that to be "great," you have to win an NCAA title, or at least have multiple FF appearances. But that time very well could be coming for him. He really could be the next great coach in college hoops.

[Scoop Snoop]

Not really. In one season, they were way better. Otherwise, it's been pretty close.
2017: Cincy 23, MU 32
2018: Cincy 4, MU 53
2019: Cincy 29, MU 33.
2020: MU 31, Cincy 44
2021: MU 83, Cincy 116

FWIW, that highly ranked team in 2018 didn't make it out of the opening weekend of the tournament.
And, as has been mentioned, the Cincy program is a dumpster fire right now.

Thanks for doing the homework I should have done before simply accepting 4ever's statement regarding Kenpom as factual. My bad.

I really cannot see Bond going to a weakened AAC team vs. a BE team poised for a major turnaround during his college playing years. Now UVA? I could easily see him heading there. Let's hope he maintains his enthusiasm for Marquette and sees us as his chance to be a hometown hero.

[4everwarriors]

Eye don' no Kenpom. Sew dat wuzant me, hey?

[Scoop Snoop]

Eye don' no Kenpom. Sew dat wuzant me, hey?

4everDawson, hey?

[Pakuni]

 Jake @jakeweingarten

Marquette offered four-star rising senior Aaron Clark, he told @stockrisers.

[jfp61]

6'7 Terrance Arceneaux (2022/SG) has received an offer from Marquette. #Top100Talent

Houston Texas guy.

[Spirit Of James]

6'7 Terrance Arceneaux (2022/SG) has received an offer from Marquette. #Top100Talent

Houston Texas guy.

The dude hit two buzzer beaters while leading his team to a state title (videos in the article).  Already had an offer from Texas, guessing Shaka was a part of that:

https://usatodayhss.com/2021/texas-high-school-basketball-terrance-arcenaux-buzzer-beaters-beaumont-united

[MU82]

The dude hit two buzzer beaters while leading his team to a state title (videos in the article).  Already had an offer from Texas, guessing Shaka was a part of that:

https://usatodayhss.com/2021/texas-high-school-basketball-terrance-arcenaux-buzzer-beaters-beaumont-united

It will be interesting to see how Shaka does in going after Texas talent that Beard also wants. I hope our guys wins his share of those battles.

[BCHoopster]

More interesting is can he reel in some of this talent he is giving offers too? Seems like lots of offers out there!

[rocky_warrior]

More interesting is can he reel in some of this talent he is giving offers too? Seems like lots of offers out there!

[Scoop Snoop]

More interesting is can he reel in some of this talent he is giving offers too? Seems like lots of offers out there!

If he lands Bond he is off to a really good start for the '22-'23 season. Right now, all he has to sell is the promise that he can turn Marquette around.

[JakeBarnes]

If he lands Bond he is off to a really good start for the '22-'23 season. Right now, all he has to sell is the promise that he can turn Marquette around.

That and he can send kids to the NBA. That goes a pretty long way as well.

[BCHoopster]

If he lands Bond he is off to a really good start for the '22-'23 season. Right now, all he has to sell is the promise that he can turn Marquette around.

And if he doesn't?  He will be fine, no matter what

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://twitter.com/Andrew__Slater/status/1417209196270002179

Another new '22 offer. Reed Bailey. 3S PF out of Brewster Academy in MA. Notable offers include Xavier, Seton Hall, Maryland, Iowa, Virginia Tech, and Kansas State

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

With three scholarships currently open (four if Elliott doesn't opt for a COVID year), Shaka has 18 current offers out to rising HS seniors (numbers current 247 Composite rankings):

#32 Chance Westry
#35 A.J. Casey
#67 Terrance Arceneaux
#72 Trejuan Holloman
#140 Christian Watson
#141 Demarion Watson
#152 Sean Jones
#161 Leon Bond
#170 Jeffery Brazziel
#171 Kendall Blue
#175 Rowan Brumbaugh
#211 Ryan Dunn
#232 Jaret Teheran Valencia
#260 Malik Dia
UR 3-star Alpha Chibambe
UR 3-star Bryce Lindsay
UR 3-star Reed Bailey
UR 3-star Desmond Claude

Any offers I'm missing?

[MU82]

So, this Leon Bond that folks are drooling over isn't a top-150 player?

Is he a late bloomer, or are the rankings simply "wrong"?