Recruiting as of 5/15/25

[GoldenDieners32]

Froling would be neat.

So would Ondigo

[tower912]

Froling would be neat.

Is that what the kids are calling it these days?

[brewcity77]

Froling would be neat.

Not sure if it was here or elsewhere, but was reading the other day that he's a lazy defender and despite the physical tools doesn't seem to have the will to work at his game. With that rep, I'd be a little surprised to see us add him.

[wadesworld]

So looking forward it's hard for me not to get giddy at the possible roster in a few years.  IF (huge if, but certainly a real possibility) we land Joey, you're looking at a potential starting lineup of:

Howard, Haanif, Sam, Joey, and one of Heldt/John/Eke.  That is a talented, deep, experienced, balanced, and pretty big starting lineup.

Then you have guys like Traci, one of Cain/Bailey/Sacar, and one of the non-starting bigs getting the main minutes off the bench.

If you can land Ramey and/or one of the other studs we're going after in 2018, this roster is looking balanced and really, really good.

[Aircraftcarrier]

I agree that MU is in good shape with Joey.Obviously having Sam and Markus here is the draw.I remember when McGuire retired and we lost Scooter McCray to Louisville which in turn lost us Rodney McCray too.That really hurt.Not to mention Mark Aguirre.Al sure had it going.

[SaveOD238]

Looks like we have another scholarship open with Traci transferring.  Are there any mid season guys we could add?

[MUWarrior4Life]

Wow transfer U

[LAZER]

So looking forward it's hard for me not to get giddy at the possible roster in a few years.  IF (huge if, but certainly a real possibility) we land Joey, you're looking at a potential starting lineup of:

Howard, Haanif, Sam, Joey, and one of Heldt/John/Eke.  That is a talented, deep, experienced, balanced, and pretty big starting lineup.

Then you have guys like Traci, one of Cain/Bailey/Sacar, and one of the non-starting bigs getting the main minutes off the bench.

If you can land Ramey and/or one of the other studs we're going after in 2018, this roster is looking balanced and really, really good.

I'm not giddy about the frontcourt, I think there's significant room for upgrade there.

[wadesworld]

I'm not giddy about the frontcourt, I think there's significant room for upgrade there.

Joey is a stud.  He would be that significant upgrade there.

Have to develop one of John, Eke, or Heldt into a rebounding defender.  Enough offense in that lineup that you don't need more than 5 ppg out of the center position.  Just defense and rebound.

[Stretchdeltsig]

The key is recruiting dominant players that are better than their competition.

[KampusFoods]

The key is recruiting dominant players that are better than their competition.

Just can't be better than the other guys on the team, or else those guys will transfer.

[GoldenDieners32]

So looking forward it's hard for me not to get giddy at the possible roster in a few years.  IF (huge if, but certainly a real possibility) we land Joey, you're looking at a potential starting lineup of:

Howard, Haanif, Sam, Joey, and one of Heldt/John/Eke.  That is a talented, deep, experienced, balanced, and pretty big starting lineup.

Then you have guys like Traci, one of Cain/Bailey/Sacar, and one of the non-starting bigs getting the main minutes off the bench.

If you can land Ramey and/or one of the other studs we're going after in 2018, this roster is looking balanced and really, really good.

welp

[GoldenDieners32]

Joey is a stud.  He would be that significant upgrade there.

Have to develop one of John, Eke, or Heldt into a rebounding defender.  Enough offense in that lineup that you don't need more than 5 ppg out of the center position.  Just defense and rebound.

Is eke really that good though? I think he is just a long athletic body. He has some talent but I don't think he is better than heldt or john

[jsglow]

Are we after any guards that will be graduating this May?  Cripes.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Are we after any guards that will be graduating this May?  Cripes.

Curtis Haywood getting a look from MU.  Mentioned earlier in the thread.

[wadesworld]

Is eke really that good though? I think he is just a long athletic body. He has some talent but I don't think he is better than heldt or john

To be honest I haven't seen him much at all, but from what I've seen and heard he's incredibly athletic and has the size to make a difference down low.  I think it's easier for a big athlete to develop into a defensive presence than it is to develop an offensive game.  Between him, Heldt, and John I do think one of the three can develop into that defender and rebounder we would need down low if we were to land Joey.

[muwarrior69]

Joey is a stud.  He would be that significant upgrade there.

Have to develop one of John, Eke, or Heldt into a rebounding defender.  Enough offense in that lineup that you don't need more than 5 ppg out of the center position.  Just defense and rebound.

Is he a one and done? If he is and we do get him is that good for the long term stability of the roster. Losing Henry and now Sandy and Traci do we want to go that possible route again? Just asking.

[wadesworld]

Is he a one and done? If he is and we do get him is that good for the long term stability of the roster. Losing Henry and now Sandy and Traci do we want to go that possible route again? Just asking.

I don't think he's 1 and done.  Could he be an early (2 or 3 years and then gone) entrant into the NBA draft?  It's possible.  But I don't think he's a 1 and done guy.

[We R Final Four]

Is he a one and done? If he is and we do get him is that good for the long term stability of the roster. Losing Henry and now Sandy and Traci do we want to go that possible route again? Just asking.

I think you always take a one and done player at MU.  I just think that this time around the coaching staff will have the ability to reign in that player a little more for the benefit of the team this time around.  We are in a different position now.
BTW--I do not think that Joey is a one and done player.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Is he a one and done? If he is and we do get him is that good for the long term stability of the roster. Losing Henry and now Sandy and Traci do we want to go that possible route again? Just asking.

From what I've heard and observed Joey is not a one and done. I've also heard that he doesn't perceive himself as a one and done which is a good thing IMHO.

[GoldenDieners32]

From what I've heard and observed Joey is not a one and done. I've also heard that he doesn't perceive himself as a one and done which is a good thing IMHO.

Joey has had multiple concussions and he is currently sitting out with a MCL injury

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Joey has had multiple concussions and he is currently sitting out with a MCL injury

Thank you? Why did you quote me?

[Litehouse]

Joey has had multiple concussions and he is currently sitting out with a MCL injury

He's sitting out with a high ankle sprain now.  He had a MCL sprain earlier in the football season.

[Lennys Tap]

He's sitting out with a high ankle sprain now.  He had a MCL sprain earlier in the football season.

Multiple concussions, MCL and ankle injuries - sit out awhile and heal, Joey!

[MUBigDance]

Multiple concussions, MCL and ankle injuries - sit out awhile and heal, Joey!

Yeah, it sounds like an abnormal set of injuries even for a high end HS athlete. I hope his folks are more focused on his long term than getting to the NBA. Multiple concussions....I agree! heal dude...take some time off. I am a parent and that's scary.