Recruiting as of 5/15/25

[PBRme]

We are also listed on Tim Finke no 56.  Have not heard that name before.

[JakeBarnes]

We are also listed on Tim Finke no 56.  Have not heard that name before.

Nelson has been watching him a lot from what I have read. He got a scholly offer late spring/early summer if I remember correctly.

[Pakuni]

We are also listed on Tim Finke no 56.  Have not heard that name before.

Tim Finke
‏@Timfinke_
Blessed to receive an offer from Marquette! #GoldenEagles
11:38 AM - 15 Jun 2016

[Jay Bee]

We are also listed on Tim Finke no 56.  Have not heard that name before.

Been looking for a long while. Better than his brother Michael (Illinois)

[wadesworld]

Is there serious interest from Finke and Grimes?  I assume there is from Hauser and Herro.

[Herman Cain]

Jacob Epperson updates
https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/761011172799811585


http://ausahoops.com/jacob-epperson-earns-scholarship-1-ranked-la-lumiere-high-school/

[Dawson Rental]

Jacob Epperson updates
https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/761011172799811585


http://ausahoops.com/jacob-epperson-earns-scholarship-1-ranked-la-lumiere-high-school/

Great Epperson article, thanks for the link.

[jsglow]

Matty V with the latest update on the scheduled Official Visits.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/blogs/golden-eagles/2016/08/25/marquette-has-four-official-visits-scheduled-september/89365254/

[wadesworld]

Matty V with the latest update on the scheduled Official Visits.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/blogs/golden-eagles/2016/08/25/marquette-has-four-official-visits-scheduled-september/89365254/

Thanks for sharing.  A good summary on our visits and each player.  The only thing more that is needed is the Crystal Ball for each player.

[Jay Bee]

Thanks for sharing.  A good summary on our visits and each player.  The only thing more that is needed is the Crystal Ball for each player.

Not sure everything is quite up to date on the JS article, but....

...anyway, Theo's out in Cali now...

[Herman Cain]

http://endlessmotor.net/2016/05/05/getting-to-know-xavier-tillman/

[Marcus92]

Odds suggest we get one of those four. Tillman would be my first pick, followed by French. With Eke already on board, I honestly don't expect to land more than 1 other power forward.

Xavier Tillman is a very intriguing player to me. Strong body, soft hands, active around the rim, good passer, high motor. Might still be growing. Just based on the few videos I've seen, my main concern would be his lack of athleticism. If he turned out to be Davante 2.0 that would be a pretty good problem to have.

[moomoo]

2016 South Florida signee Troy Baxter was released from his Letter of Intent today, per a source. Eligible for this coming season.

Power Forward.

[real chili 83]

2016 South Florida signee Troy Baxter was released from his Letter of Intent today, per a source. Eligible for this coming season.

Power Forward.

Why?

[tower912]

Odds suggest we get one of those four. Tillman would be my first pick, followed by French. With Eke already on board, I honestly don't expect to land more than 1 other power forward.

Xavier Tillman is a very intriguing player to me. Strong body, soft hands, active around the rim, good passer, high motor. Might still be growing. Just based on the few videos I've seen, my main concern would be his lack of athleticism. If he turned out to be Davante 2.0 that would be a pretty good problem to have.

He wants to be a Chris Weber-like player.   I've seen him play high school ball.... on his HS team, he likes to get the ball at the elbow and look for a teammate.    His jumper isn't great yet, but his form isn't bad.    Playing against the skinny 6'4 kids, he almost looks reluctant to beat up on them sometimes.    I would love to see MU land him.   

In the video MFiNY posted, I think he is playing against Deyonta Davis, who played last year at MSU and then declared for the draft.    Tillman was a sophomore.    I saw him last year as a junior at Grand Rapids Christian.   I honestly cannot think of a player at MU in the last 30 years that would compare to him.    A skilled, 6'8 widebody.

[Jay Bee]

Why?

South Florida under investigation for naughty things. Time for a late addition!!!!!

[jsglow]

South Florida under investigation for naughty things. Time for a late addition!!!!!

JB, might you give us a little rundown on him if you are able?

[Nukem2]

Was ranked #90 in ESPN and #110 by 247.  6'8" and long and athletic.  Rather slender at 183 lbs.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

After watching more videos, reading more articles, and talking to a few more people, my very amateur opinion is that this should be our priority list:

1. Xavier Tillman
2. Jamal Cain
3. Theo John
4. Hashan French

Any combo of the four would be a very solid class. FWIW, I think we have the best shots at Tillman and French. Like Marcus said, I think there is a high probability that we get at least one commit this month. Wouldn't be surprised with two.

Sic em Wojo

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

2016 South Florida signee Troy Baxter was released from his Letter of Intent today, per a source. Eligible for this coming season.

Power Forward.

I'm not always a fan of adding immediately eligible players this late in the game. Can mess with team chemistry and they start way behind everybody else.

Since it is such a position of need, I think I'd be happy with this one. Hope wojo will kick the tires.

[MU82]

Playing against the skinny 6'4 kids, he almost looks reluctant to beat up on them sometimes.

I'd rather him show no mercy and crush them, but maybe that's just me.

He certainly seems to be a good player, and we need more of those.

On another note ...

Interesting how relatively low-ranked these 4 kids are, given all the good programs recruiting them.

[4everwarriors]

Why?

Either didn't get his application in on time or Wilson is transferrin' in, ai na?

[brandx]

I'd rather him show no mercy and crush them, but maybe that's just me.

He certainly seems to be a good player, and we need more of those.

On another note ...

Interesting how relatively low-ranked these 4 kids are, given all the good programs recruiting them.

Whenever I look on one of the scouting services websites, after the top 20 or so players, I disregard the rankings and look at the list of schools that are after them.

Give me the guy ranked #95 who is being chased by Kansas, Arizona, etc. over the #40 guy who is being pursued by mid-majors.

Once you get past the elite guys, I think it mainly comes down to a scout's preferences on whether a guy is ranked #40 or #95.

[Marcus92]

He wants to be a Chris Weber-like player.   I've seen him play high school ball.... on his HS team, he likes to get the ball at the elbow and look for a teammate.    His jumper isn't great yet, but his form isn't bad.    Playing against the skinny 6'4 kids, he almost looks reluctant to beat up on them sometimes.    I would love to see MU land him.   

In the video MFiNY posted, I think he is playing against Deyonta Davis, who played last year at MSU and then declared for the draft.    Tillman was a sophomore.    I saw him last year as a junior at Grand Rapids Christian.   I honestly cannot think of a player at MU in the last 30 years that would compare to him.    A skilled, 6'8 widebody.

Appreciate your thoughts. Anything approaching Chris Webber (Michigan Mr. Basketball, McDonald's All-American, AP All-American) would be amazing. Hopefully he's not thinking Chris Webber-like in terms of accepting a couple hundred grand from a booster.

[MUfan12]

Either didn't get his application in on time or Wilson is transferrin' in, ai na?

Gotta get Forster on this one, hey?