Recruiting as of 5/15/25

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Head to the bunker!!!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Not that we didn't know it already, but it's certainly clear who the staff's next two targets are. Assume the coaches have been pitching them coming together as a group.

[Johnny B]

You need to start by having Wojo head to a city that has a number of 5 stars looking to play high school basketball together and have him coach that team for a number of years. Then you need to be comfortable with a coach willing to "turn the other way" to let his boosters/assistants/brand reps do things that are not allowed to be done and he can claim he's shocked to find out things weren't all by the book.

im saying it the sense that wojo can compete with the big  boys. just trying to be optimistic. lotta people think when a blue blood(s) involved we have no chance. we have a shot at dawson and rj

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Wojo , stan and duane are fantastic recruiters.  Imagine if we dont stumble and in fact win the BE and maybe a game or two in the tourney.  I believe with a couple real nice seasons and we will be recruiting with anyone, it seems we may be already. Worm turned?

[wadesworld]

im saying it the sense that wojo can compete with the big  boys. just trying to be optimistic. lotta people think when a blue blood(s) involved we have no chance. we have a shot at dawson and rj

I can't speak for the others who agreed with my sentiment, but personally I think we have a chance, I just never feel confident until it's actually in place.  Grimes and Mannion seemed like guys who were on their way to Marquette and then quickly ended up at Kansas and Arizona.  With those schools involved it's a big up hill battle, whether it be because of coach or program success/history, shoe brand AAU pull, or in Arizona's case just straight up hundreds of thousands of dollars, to me those programs are programs I feel very little confidence in competing with recruits for.

[harryp]

MU 82 -- GREAT quotes!

[Herman Cain]

Maybe Herman can weigh in?

Lot of talk in the local area about the recruitment of RJ Davis and AJ Griffin Jr at Stepinac High. Most I have heard since Elton Brand or Ben Gordon .

MU is definitely considered to offer the best on court basketball opportunity of the four schools . It is understood that RJ would be given a shot at being Markus 2.0.

The classic intangible factors are what are  coming into play now ,ability of parents to see games, team chemistry, Coach chemistry . Advice of influencers like high school coach and summer coach are very important as well.

MU is in a very good position right now. UNC keeping a spot open for Cade Cunningham ,and Cunningham now saying he won't decide until at least November 29 ,really helps the cause of the three remaining schools.

[Dawson Rental]

From Justin Lewis Instagram story.
2nd pic is RJ Davis sharing it.

Nice to see Justin confident enough in his own abilities to not worry about reduced minutes with Dawson Garcia on board.

[GoldenDieners32]

Lets get greg and jamal to convince Emoni Bates to commit to marquette too

[Cheeks]

I'm guessing that many of the same people who claim to hate that college basketball will go from "amateur" to "pro" if athletes are allowed to profit off their likenesses, would be just fine if we had a coach who pushed the rules beyond their boundaries as long as he could build a winner doing it.

I'm guessing you couldn't be more wrong.  Play within the rules, all sides.

[Big Daddy 84]

Good news coming. Not ready to prep yet, but soon.  Some times it is better to be the Hunter.

I think RJ and Dawson say yes.  Hoggard to MSU.

Look for a spring signing or a traditional transfer.  Transfer would be preferred  just to balance roster, but if someone like Mane wants in you have to say yes.

Was told ignored Osa's HS production. His HS needed him to play inside which is not his strength and has impacted tradition stats.  Was told how they see Osa as a high impact defensive stopper like JFB, once he gets stronger, Osa liked to hear this.Of course I thought JFB was a bust when I first saw him, so what do I know.

OnePost thanks for your message.

[NickelDimer]

Good news coming. Not ready to prep yet, but soon.  Some times it is better to be the Hunter.

I think RJ and Dawson say yes.  Hoggard to MSU.

Look for a spring signing or a traditional transfer.  Transfer would be preferred  just to balance roster, but if someone like Mane wants in you have to say yes.

Was told ignored Osa's HS production. His HS needed him to play inside which is not his strength and has impacted tradition stats.  Was told how they see Osa as a high impact defensive stopper like JFB, once he gets stronger, Osa liked to hear this.Of course I thought JFB was a bust when I first saw him, so what do I know.

OnePost thanks for your message.

Don't call it a comeback! Thanks BD as always!

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Good news coming. Not ready to prep yet, but soon.  Some times it is better to be the Hunter.

I think RJ and Dawson say yes.  Hoggard to MSU.

Look for a spring signing or a traditional transfer.  Transfer would be preferred  just to balance roster, but if someone like Mane wants in you have to say yes.

Was told ignored Osa's HS production. His HS needed him to play inside which is not his strength and has impacted tradition stats.  Was told how they see Osa as a high impact defensive stopper like JFB, once he gets stronger, Osa liked to hear this.Of course I thought JFB was a bust when I first saw him, so what do I know.

OnePost thanks for your message.

Return of the mack!

[Loose Cannon]

Good news coming. Not ready to prep yet, but soon.  Some times it is better to be the Hunter.

I think RJ and Dawson say yes.  Hoggard to MSU.

Look for a spring signing or a traditional transfer.  Transfer would be preferred  just to balance roster, but if someone like Mane wants in you have to say yes.

Was told ignored Osa's HS production. His HS needed him to play inside which is not his strength and has impacted tradition stats.  Was told how they see Osa as a high impact defensive stopper like JFB, once he gets stronger, Osa liked to hear this.Of course I thought JFB was a bust when I first saw him, so what do I know.

OnePost thanks for your message.

Wonderful to hear from you again.  The subscribers to Horse and Hound will be Thrilled.

[Uncle Rico]

Good news coming. Not ready to prep yet, but soon.  Some times it is better to be the Hunter.

I think RJ and Dawson say yes.  Hoggard to MSU.

Look for a spring signing or a traditional transfer.  Transfer would be preferred  just to balance roster, but if someone like Mane wants in you have to say yes.

Was told ignored Osa's HS production. His HS needed him to play inside which is not his strength and has impacted tradition stats.  Was told how they see Osa as a high impact defensive stopper like JFB, once he gets stronger, Osa liked to hear this.Of course I thought JFB was a bust when I first saw him, so what do I know.

OnePost thanks for your message.

Thanks for the update!  Glad to see you post again!

[We R Final Four]

Thank you Big Daddy and welcome back!

[Mulu7]

Welcome back Big Daddy!  Glad you're back - thanks for the info!

[Nukem2]

Good news coming. Not ready to prep yet, but soon.  Some times it is better to be the Hunter.

I think RJ and Dawson say yes.  Hoggard to MSU.

Look for a spring signing or a traditional transfer.  Transfer would be preferred  just to balance roster, but if someone like Mane wants in you have to say yes.

Was told ignored Osa's HS production. His HS needed him to play inside which is not his strength and has impacted tradition stats.  Was told how they see Osa as a high impact defensive stopper like JFB, once he gets stronger, Osa liked to hear this.Of course I thought JFB was a bust when I first saw him, so what do I know.

OnePost thanks for your message.

I see what you are saying about the "Hunter".

[Herman Cain]

Hearing that Roy is pursuing Bryce Thompson very hard. Not leaving it up to assistants, If he succeeds that is very helpful to our cause. Go Heels 

[Fred Garvin]

Glad your back Big Daddy!! I really have missed your posts

[Lighthouse 84]

Great to hear from you BD!  Looking forward to reading more updates from you, hopefully soon!

[brewcity77]

Glad to see you back, BD. Better to see you reinforcing the things Marquette faithful are hoping for. 

[onepost]

Good news coming. Not ready to prep yet, but soon.  Some times it is better to be the Hunter.

I think RJ and Dawson say yes.  Hoggard to MSU.

Look for a spring signing or a traditional transfer.  Transfer would be preferred  just to balance roster, but if someone like Mane wants in you have to say yes.

Was told ignored Osa's HS production. His HS needed him to play inside which is not his strength and has impacted tradition stats.  Was told how they see Osa as a high impact defensive stopper like JFB, once he gets stronger, Osa liked to hear this.Of course I thought JFB was a bust when I first saw him, so what do I know.

OnePost thanks for your message.

You truly love to see it.  Glad to have you back, BD.

[Stretchdeltsig]

BD

It's great to hear from you.  Thank you for the positive news. Many of us have been starving for good recruiting news.  Please pardon me for asking but when will the recruits announce?

[MU82]

BD

It's great to hear from you.  Thank you for the positive news. Many of us have been starving for good recruiting news.  Please pardon me for asking but when will the recruits announce?

There already has been a lot of "good recruiting news" this year.

But yes, nice to hear more from BD, as always. Here's hopin'!!