Recruiting as of 3/15/24

[jsglow]

Okay, here's what I absolutely know!

Matty V was sitting at his keyboard typing the article that hit the web at 2:49p. On another tab on his computer he had Scoop open to the recruiting thread, saw my brilliant observation, made a quick phone call, and amended his story to include a reference.

Scoop community service for the day. Check.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Okay, here's what I absolutely know!

Matty V was sitting at his keyboard typing the article that hit the web at 2:49p. On another tab on his computer he had Scoop open to the recruiting thread, saw my brilliant observation, made a quick phone call, and amended his story to include a reference.

Scoop community service for the day. Check.

If Heisy can steal from Matt without attribution, Matt can steal from Scoop.

[jsglow]

If Heisy can steal from Matt without attribution, Matt can steal from Scoop.

[bilsu]

I mean I don't know for sure, but aren't a lot of the guys back home right now?? Is Sam even on campus?? I'm pretty sure Joey sees his brother enough that this isn't just a trip to hang out with him. My big question would be, given the semi weird timing of this, could we hear about a verbal coming??

I doubt it, because if he was ready to commit he would come on an official visit. Unofficial is on his dime and an official is on MU's dime.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I doubt it, because if he was ready to commit he would come on an official visit. Unofficial is on his dime and an official is on MU's dime.

He isn't allowed to take official visits yet.  Too early in the process

[warriorchick]

Can MU pay for the families of current team members to attend something like this, or is that an impermissible benefit?

My guess is that having a top recruit like Joey milling around a place containing hundreds of liquored-up boosters is just asking for trouble.

Not saying that there would necessarily be shenanigans, but the optics might not be the best.

[Jay Bee]

He isn't allowed to take official visits yet.  Too early in the process

False.

[MuMark]

I doubt it, because if he was ready to commit he would come on an official visit. Unofficial is on his dime and an official is on MU's dime.

Lots of kids verbal on unofficial visits.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

False.

Sigh, that's what I get for listening to Newsie 

[Newsdreams]

Sigh, that's what I get for listening to Newsie 

Well I got that from an NCAA article....

[Newsdreams]

Looks like it has been changed now to January 1st junior year

[Dawson Rental]

If Joey were to verbal now, it wouldn't preclude him from taking official visits, but it would make that all expenses paid football weekend trip to Wisconsin (or Michigan State or anywhere really) less comfortable and possibly less likely.

Let a kid be a kid and enjoy what he's earned.  We'll know soon enough.

[Jay Bee]

Looks like it has been changed now to January 1st junior year

This is true.

So, Joey has been eligible to take officials way back when Markus was just a lil 17 year old!

[jsglow]

If Joey were to verbal now, it wouldn't preclude him from taking official visits, but it would make that all expenses paid football weekend trip to Wisconsin (or Michigan State or anywhere really) less comfortable and possibly less likely.

Let a kid be a kid and enjoy what he's earned.  We'll know soon enough.

That's how I see it too.

Frankly, I'll bet Joey is already 75% sure.  He knows there's nothing new to learn about Marquette and I'm confident his family wouldn't let him lead on a university inappropriately.  But why not keep your options open and enjoy the ride?  He hasn't disrespected the process at all.  I'd be very surprised if he doesn't announce his decision within the next 90 days or so.

[Silkk the Shaka]

This is true.

So, Joey has been eligible to take officials way back when Markus was just a lil 17 year old!

WAS?? M2N is, was, and will forever be, only 17 years old.

[jsglow]

Funny thought.  Of all the recent recruits, Joey is by far the most likely to be a closet Scooper. His brother surely knows about it. Heck, all the guys do. And while I'd stay away during the season because Wojo no doubt encourages that, don't tell me that they haven't come here to read from time to time.

I see you smiling out there son. 

Enjoy your summer.  Hell, I'd want a free Madison football game too! 

[barfolomew]

Funny thought.  Of all the recent recruits, Joey is by far the most likely to be a closet Scooper. His brother surely knows about it. Heck, all the guys do. And while I'd stay away during the season because Wojo no doubt encourages that, don't tell me that they haven't come here to read from time to time.

I see you smiling out there son. 

Enjoy your summer.  Hell, I'd want a free Madison football game too!

Woah. That's some next-level stuff, there, Glow.
It kind of blindsided me.

[Smokin' Jae]

Funny thought.  Of all the recent recruits, Joey is by far the most likely to be a closet Scooper. His brother surely knows about it. Heck, all the guys do. And while I'd stay away during the season because Wojo no doubt encourages that, don't tell me that they haven't come here to read from time to time.

I see you smiling out there son. 

Enjoy your summer.  Hell, I'd want a free Madison football game too!

Very possible, if we remember from when Vander decomitted and the rodent fans trashed him on their boards, players and recruits and heck even coaches read message boards.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Very possible, if we remember from when Vander decomitted and the rodent fans trashed him on their boards, players and recruits and heck even coaches read message boards.

And coaches' wives...

[MuMark]

https://twitter.com/evan_flood/status/877968369688891393

[GGGG]

https://twitter.com/evan_flood/status/877968369688891393

My guess is that he's just stopping by to let Coach Gard know in person that while he is thankful for the opportunity, he is going to Marquette.

That's because Joey is a very thoughtful young man.

(I hope he reads this.)

[Dawson Rental]

My guess is that he's just stopping by to let Coach Gard know in person that while he is thankful for the opportunity, he is going to Marquette.

That's because Joey is a very thoughtful young man.

(I hope he reads this.)

Maybe tomorrow.  Today, he's probably reading the Wisconsin boards.

[MuMark]

http://spartanavenue.com/2017/06/22/michigan-state-basketball-joey-hauser-plans-visit/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

http://spartanavenue.com/2017/06/22/michigan-state-basketball-joey-hauser-plans-visit/

Is it normal for recruits to do three unofficials in one weekend like this? Maybe Joey is visiting Izzo and Gard to tell them "thanks but no thanks."

[Newsdreams]

Is it normal for recruits to do three unofficials in one weekend like this? Maybe Joey is visiting Izzo and Gard to tell them "thanks but no thanks."

Or maybe went to the first two to say that and then verbal at the third