Recruiting as of 4/15/26

[BM1090]

It feels like the 2027 players marquette are looking at are point guards.

And I wouldn't be shocked if transfers are part of the plan looking forward.

I'd be shocked if transfers aren't part of the plan moving forward. It'll be majority HS recruits, but I'd expect 1-2 transfers whenever there's a need for it.

[WhiteTrash]

I'd be shocked if transfers aren't part of the plan moving forward. It'll be majority HS recruits, but I'd expect 1-2 transfers whenever there's a need for it.

I see the chance that Shaka avoids the portal going forward about the same as Shaka not playing freshman, encouraging the set shot or avoiding the 3pt shot.

[GoldenEagles03]

Had a buddy tell me earlier this week that we also contacted this kid.

https://x.com/i/status/2052755396348027147

https://x.com/i/status/2052784464753807503

[Zog from Margo]

I can see that.  And I understand it. And from what I read about the Mom, I get it.

Just surprised we're trailing Purdue and others.

I've seen the Dad at a few MU games in recent years as a regular fan.

MU never offered. Not sure if they were waiting to see if Kager was sufficiently talented or whether they knew he was a Duke target and outside MU's reach. A number of posters here questioned Kager's ability, but I assume it was the latter. Not sure what the issue is with in-state recruits and MU, but it doesn't matter if you win. UW seems to be having some similar issues with the top in-state players. It's likely just HS players' perception of relative program status. MU and UW are not on the same level as Duke, Gonzaga, ISU, etc. 

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I'm absolutely stunned that Kager's recruiting is taking off. Zavier Zens has been the better player the last two seasons, and he was only heading to UNI until their coach left.  And I'm not really expecting him to have a big impact at Illinois.


I guess the rarity of a 6-10 shooter must be the driving factor for Kager.

[Galway Eagle]

MU never offered. Not sure if they were waiting to see if Kager was sufficiently talented or whether they knew he was a Duke target and outside MU's reach. A number of posters here questioned Kager's ability, but I assume it was the latter. Not sure what the issue is with in-state recruits and MU, but it doesn't matter if you win. UW seems to be having some similar issues with the top in-state players. It's likely just HS players' perception of relative program status. MU and UW are not on the same level as Duke, Gonzaga, ISU, etc. 

I know the Zags are on a heater currently but they have less tournament appearances, S16, E8, FF, and zero championships.

In terms of program hierarchy they're below us.

[MuMark]

I know the Zags are on a heater currently but they have less tournament appearances, S16, E8, FF, and zero championships.

In terms of program hierarchy they're below us.

They've been better than us for like 20 years............recruits think they are above us and that's really what matters.

[Hards Alumni]

MU never offered. Not sure if they were waiting to see if Kager was sufficiently talented or whether they knew he was a Duke target and outside MU's reach. A number of posters here questioned Kager's ability, but I assume it was the latter. Not sure what the issue is with in-state recruits and MU, but it doesn't matter if you win. UW seems to be having some similar issues with the top in-state players. It's likely just HS players' perception of relative program status. MU and UW are not on the same level as Duke, Gonzaga, ISU, etc. 

No one puts a fence around their state.  All recruiting is national.  It's 2026.

[Zog from Margo]

No one puts a fence around their state.  All recruiting is national.  It's 2026.

I agree. That said, we're not talking about getting all of them. I don't remember too many MU coaches that have taken fewer HS players from the state than Shaka. Maybe it's my poor memory. Joplin is the only one I can recall.

[Galway Eagle]

I agree. That said, we're not talking about getting all of them. I don't remember too many MU coaches that have taken fewer HS players from the state than Shaka. Maybe it's my poor memory. Joplin is the only one I can recall.

Buzz got Vander, maymon (a lot of good being "local" did) and Deonte

Shaka got NM and Jop. Still time for him to match Buzz's WI numbers.

Edit: forgot Buzz also got Jake Thomas... who isn't  exactly the best example of why we should be going after WI players.

[tower912]

You are forgetting Duane and Jamil.

[Galway Eagle]

You are forgetting Duane and Jamil.

Oops you're right my bad

[tower912]

Since Crean left, are Joplin and Heldt the only two to play 4 years at MU?

[Nukem2]

Since Crean left, are Joplin and Heldt the only two to play 4 years at MU?

Sean Jones was here for 4 years and graduated. He could have tried to play as a junior but opted to sit out and redshirt.

[tower912]

Sean Jones was here for 4 years and graduated. He could have tried to play as a junior but opted to sit out and redshirt.

The only two players from Wisconsin.

[Galway Eagle]

Since Crean left, are Joplin and Heldt the only two to play 4 years at MU?

Well Matthews finished year 4 under Buzz.

[MuMark]

Jaxson Davis continues to mention MU along with MSU and Michigan as being prominent in his recruitment


https://x.com/jamieshaw5/status/2052743121037938713?s=61

[MuMark]

Buzz got Vander, maymon (a lot of good being "local" did) and Deonte

Shaka got NM and Jop. Still time for him to match Buzz's WI numbers.

Edit: forgot Buzz also got Jake Thomas... who isn't  exactly the best example of why we should be going after WI players.

Wojo ......Ellenson, Sandy Cohen, Sam, Joey.....

You know in retrospect......it's really too bad that Wojo couldn't coach defense......because he really brought in a lot of great talent..........

[We R Final Four]

Wojo ......Ellenson, Sandy Cohen, Sam, Joey.....

You know in retrospect......it's really too bad that Wojo couldn't coach defense......because he really brought in a lot of great talent..........

It shows you what those recruits think of Duke. 

[willie warrior]

MU never offered. Not sure if they were waiting to see if Kager was sufficiently talented or whether they knew he was a Duke target and outside MU's reach. A number of posters here questioned Kager's ability, but I assume it was the latter. Not sure what the issue is with in-state recruits and MU, but it doesn't matter if you win. UW seems to be having some similar issues with the top in-state players. It's likely just HS players' perception of relative program status. MU and UW are not on the same level as Duke, Gonzaga, ISU, etc. 

MU never offered. Not sure if they were waiting to see if Kager was sufficiently talented or whether they knew he was a Duke target and outside MU's reach. A number of posters here questioned Kager's ability, but I assume it was the latter. Not sure what the issue is with in-state recruits and MU, but it doesn't matter if you win. UW seems to be having some similar issues with the top in-state players. It's likely just HS players' perception of relative program status. MU and UW are not on the same level as Duke, Gonzaga, ISU, etc. 

The point should be that we should be on the same level as Duke, Gonzaga and ISU. There is no reason we should not be on that level except excuses and low expectations.

[willie warrior]

The only two players from Wisconsin.

Pretty pathetic track record for Shaka Kahn

[79Warrior]

The point should be that we should be on the same level as Duke, Gonzaga and ISU. There is no reason we should not be on that level except excuses and low expectations.

There are 50 programs that feel the same way.

[tower912]

Pretty pathetic track record for Shaka Kahn

He had Jolp. 

[Stretchdeltsig]

He had Jolp. 

Sound like another troll.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Jaxson Davis continues to mention MU along with MSU and Michigan as being prominent in his recruitment


https://x.com/jamieshaw5/status/2052743121037938713?s=61

Jaxson Davis can play.
Jaxson Davis (born c. 2009) is an American high school basketball player who currently attends Warren Township High School in Gurnee, a northern suburb of Chicago, in Lake County, in Illinois. He is a consensus four-star recruit in the class of 2027. He was the first sophomore to ever win Illinois Mr. Basketball and the first to win the award twice before his senior season. He is also a two-time Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year winner.