Recruiting as of 5/15/25

[WarriorPride68]

"Markus Howard's bro is @ucasports SO G Jordan Howard (20 ppg). Dad worked at Grand Canyon with UCA's Russ Pennell (Head coach)."

[Henry Sugar]

Maybe but I'd rather have that then the Derrick Wilson school of not creating turnovers, which was don't make a pass longer than 5 feet.

Well, since you went there...

Last year, Derrick had a better ORtg (99 vs 93), a better turnover rate (21% vs 29%), and was still pretty good at assists (28% vs 34%). No, that turnover rate isn't particularly good, either.

Yeah yeah yeah, senior vs freshman and all that. I'm just providing the data.

Having said all that, here is why it matters. MU has had multiple games this year where protecting the ball has cost them the win. The two biggest offenders are Carter and Cheatham. For as much as I like Traci and Cheatham, their turnover rates absolutely need to improve next year.

[MU82]

Well, since you went there...

Last year, Derrick had a better ORtg (99 vs 93), a better turnover rate (21% vs 29%), and was still pretty good at assists (28% vs 34%). No, that turnover rate isn't particularly good, either.

Yeah yeah yeah, senior vs freshman and all that. I'm just providing the data.

Having said all that, here is why it matters. MU has had multiple games this year where protecting the ball has cost them the win. The two biggest offenders are Carter and Cheatham. For as much as I like Traci and Cheatham, their turnover rates absolutely need to improve next year.

With Carter and Cheatham, at least we've had some leads to try to protect!

[wadesworld]

With Carter and Cheatham, at least we've had some leads to try to protect!

Yeah because we didn't upgrade anywhere besides the PG position.

[Henry Sugar]

With Carter and Cheatham, at least we've had some leads to try to protect!

[Loose Cannon]

For as much as I like Traci and Cheatham, their turnover rates absolutely need to improve next year.

Have you noticed any improvement over the last half of the season?  Thanks

[jsglow]

Okay men.  Kindly take your Carter/Derrick comparison discussion elsewhere.  This is a recruiting thread and I hope/think it's been somewhat useful for people.  Thanks very much.   

[WarriorPride68]

Markus Howard official visit to Baylor starts tomorrow. Will get to see a great game between #10 WVU & #19 Baylor this weekend.

Go WVU

[MuMark]

Milwaukee kid.....picked ISU today....MU offered Monday....

https://twitter.com/evandaniels/status/705558387375865856

http://www.scout.com/college/iowa-state/story/1647944-iowa-state-stops-in-to-see-darrell-bowie

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Milwaukee kid.....picked ISU today....MU offered Monday....

https://twitter.com/evandaniels/status/705558387375865856

http://www.scout.com/college/iowa-state/story/1647944-iowa-state-stops-in-to-see-darrell-bowie

Interesting. Clearly Wojo think there will be a few schollirs available.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Milwaukee kid.....picked ISU today....MU offered Monday....

https://twitter.com/evandaniels/status/705558387375865856

http://www.scout.com/college/iowa-state/story/1647944-iowa-state-stops-in-to-see-darrell-bowie

Dang! A full year of "do you want to borrow my jumper, Bowie?" jokes gone before I even knew it was a possibility.

[WarriorPride68]

Interesting. Clearly Wojo think there will be a few schollirs available.

This is going to be an interesting couple months indeed.

[MU82]

Okay men.  Kindly take your Carter/Derrick comparison discussion elsewhere.  This is a recruiting thread and I hope/think it's been somewhat useful for people.  Thanks very much.   

Reasonable request. I apologize for getting swept up in it.

[brandx]

Glow, I'd like to thank you and many others for the info here.

Probably the best thread on the site.

[jsglow]

Glow, I'd like to thank you and many others for the info here.

Probably the best thread on the site.

Thanks very much.  I really appreciate it.

[barfolomew]

I've counted three Neil memes in 24hrs... Scoop wins the internet!

[Jay Bee]

I highly doubt he'd be doing his Official visits if he were staying '17.

I do not. Rule changed ~two years ago to allow Juniors to make official visits in the second half of their year (after Jan 1 I think the rule is)... you see it more and more.

Markus seems focused and wise -- already knows what schools he is interested in.. why not get to see teams in action before you commit vs. waiting til senior year and making visits during the preseason?

Now, in this particular case I think his desire is 2016... but, the official visits now don't make me believe that less or more.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I've counted three Neil memes in 24hrs... Scoop wins the internet!

He has a great cameo appearance in Zoolander 2.

[jsglow]

I do not. Rule changed ~two years ago to allow Juniors to make official visits in the second half of their year (after Jan 1 I think the rule is)... you see it more and more.

Markus seems focused and wise -- already knows what schools he is interested in.. why not get to see teams in action before you commit vs. waiting til senior year and making visits during the preseason?

Now, in this particular case I think his desire is 2016... but, the official visits now don't make me believe that less or more.

Thanks for the new info JB.  Are they still limited to 5?  Is that 5 TOTAL or could that 5 per year?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Might be premature to add but Jericho Sims seems to be a name for 2017

http://www.startribune.com/humble-cristo-rey-basketball-star-drawing-big-time-college-looks/367108751/

"Cristo Rey coach Stanley Clay estimates about 25 college basketball programs have inquired about Sims, including Duke, Minnesota, Marquette, Arizona and Iowa."

[JakeBarnes]

Might be premature to add but Jericho Sims seems to be a name for 2017

http://www.startribune.com/humble-cristo-rey-basketball-star-drawing-big-time-college-looks/367108751/

"Cristo Rey coach Stanley Clay estimates about 25 college basketball programs have inquired about Sims, including Duke, Minnesota, Marquette, Arizona and Iowa."

Cristo Rey Jesuit? Might as well be a shoe in.

[DoggyDaddy]

Hope the 6'9"wing plays Wojo-style defense so Homer or Mac might say: Jericho's wall of long arms just denied that drive.     

[brandx]

Hope the 6'9"wing plays Wojo-style defense so Homer or Mac might say: Jericho's wall of long arms just denied that drive.   

And if he gets knocked over while denying that drive?

[GGGG]

And if he gets knocked over while denying that drive?

Only by guys named Joshua.

[MU TommyDieHard]

Boys, turn your attention to Mr. Herro if you are around Milwaukee area.  Game at home tonight against Bay View team and then a hopeful showdown with Pewaukee team Sat evening that threw box and 1 on Mr. Herro the last two times that they played him and frustrated him.  Let see if he learned from it and can respond.  Would be a great addition behind Carter and Cheatham to learn from for a year.  (and no I am not his dad or a relative)