Midseason Transfers

[rocky_warrior]

As far as transfers INTO Marquette...I'm not sure we have the scholarship left that people think.  I heard somewhere (TV broadcast? Radio?) That Wojo had awarded it to one of the walk-ons.  Presumably, scholarship rules (one year, renewable) apply even if you give them to walk-ons, so that scholarship wouldn't be available until next fall.

If someone can confirm (or squash) any of that, I'd love to hear.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Elijah Thomas would be awesome.  TAMU Eagle, it's up to you to make sure the transfer paperwork blocks all schools except Marquette. But this quote makes him look like a bad fit at Marquette:

"I'm disappointed in Elijah's decision to transfer," Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy said in a statement. "He's struggled with injuries and missed several weeks of practice. Unfortunately, sometimes young people have a hard time working through the process. I wish Elijah the best." (Source: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25414091/former-top-50-recruit-elijah-thomas-to-transfer-from-texas-am)

Have to imagine Wojo will do what he can to land Thomas.

[jsglow]

As far as transfers INTO Marquette...I'm not sure we have the scholarship left that people think.  I heard somewhere (TV broadcast? Radio?) That Wojo had awarded it to one of the walk-ons.  Presumably, scholarship rules (one year, renewable) apply even if you give them to walk-ons, so that scholarship wouldn't be available until next fall.

If someone can confirm (or squash) any of that, I'd love to hear.

I hadn't heard that at all.  Be interesting, if true.  It would only be Michael, right?

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I hadn't heard that at all.  Be interesting, if true.  It would only be Michael, right?

I heard that on a broadcast as well. It was Mache.  Wouldn't that still leave an open schollie?

Duane
Luke
JJJ
Cohen
Heldt
Henry
Cheatham
Carter
Wally
Anim
Roswey
Mache

Thats 12.  Don't we have 13 schollies?

[MUScoop]

I hadn't heard that at all.  Be interesting, if true.  It would only be Michael, right?

I just *finally* updated the scholarship table.  Ad admittedly the scholarship situation is complicated depending on Bailey and Henry next year.  We have from zero to two available next year (likely 2), but Wojo might not be willing to dole those out haphazardly until he knows for sure about those two.

I heard that on a broadcast as well. It was Mache.  Wouldn't that still leave an open schollie?

Thats 12.  Don't we have 13 schollies?

Thanks....and yes, but see above.  The situation next year is a little more constrained.

Edit: whoops, used the superuser account to post.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I just *finally* updated the scholarship table.  Ad admittedly the scholarship situation is complicated depending on Bailey and Henry next year.  We have from zero to two available next year (likely 2), but Wojo might not be willing to dole those out haphazardly until he knows for sure about those two.

Thanks....and yes, but see above.  The situation next year is a little more constrained.

Don't we know for certain Bailey won't be around for 2 years?

[rocky_warrior]

Don't we know for certain Bailey won't be around for 2 years?

Certain? no  Likely? yes

We had a long thread about it during the summer.  Essentially, he signed his LOI for *next* year.  If I recall correctly, if he doesn't show up on campus next year, the LOI is really null and void, and we're just counting on his word to come in another year (think verbal commit).  And of course, he can always elect to forgo (or postpone) his mission.

So, a lot of variables.

[Tugg Speedman]

Is finals this week?  If so, we should find out really soon that someone is leaving ... like the next few days/week (if you're leaving you need as much time as possible to find a landing spot, waiting until after Jan 1 makes it harder).

I don't think anyone is leaving.  This begs a question ... When was the last "break" (winter or summer) that we did not have a transfer?

* STj transferred over the summer,
* Burton/Dawson last winter break
* A bunch two summers ago when Brent left/Wojo came in
* McKay two winters ago. 
* Brent always had transfers.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Winter of my Sophomore year I believe 2012-13.  Ferguson (there's a name) transferred after that season.

[jsglow]

Certain? no  Likely? yes

We had a long thread about it during the summer.  Essentially, he signed his LOI for *next* year.  If I recall correctly, if he doesn't show up on campus next year, the LOI is really null and void, and we're just counting on his word to come in another year (think verbal commit).  And of course, he can always elect to forgo (or postpone) his mission.

So, a lot of variables.

That all makes sense now.  For the moment, 13 used next year with BB most likely deferred.  Think about it.  Last year we were down to #sixstrong for a few weeks with injuries to Carlino and Juan.  Wojo's come a long way.  I'll expect those potential 0-2 'available' will be filled in May.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Speaking of transfers, how good would Damion Lee look in a Marquette uniform right now? Wojo shoulda substituted the ice cream truck for the finest hookers in Milwaukee.

[Tugg Speedman]

Speaking of transfers, how good would Damion Lee look in a Marquette uniform right now? Wojo shoulda substituted the ice cream truck for the finest hookers in Milwaukee.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/56899/damion-lee

Not sure his defense is any better than The Chief.  But his shooting at that position would have been a world of improvement.

How about Shonn Miller?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/56330/shonn-miller

[keefe]

This begs a question ... When was the last "break" (winter or summer) that we did not have a transfer?

* STj transferred over the summer,
* Burton/Dawson last winter break
* A bunch two summers ago when Brent left/Wojo came in
* McKay two winters ago. 
* Brent always had transfers.
*Tanned Tommy always had transfers

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Certain? no  Likely? yes

We had a long thread about it during the summer.  Essentially, he signed his LOI for *next* year.  If I recall correctly, if he doesn't show up on campus next year, the LOI is really null and void, and we're just counting on his word to come in another year (think verbal commit).  And of course, he can always elect to forgo (or postpone) his mission.

So, a lot of variables.

Right.  I am guessing Wojo has a pretty good handle on it, and I believe he's basically said that he doesn't expect to have BB until 2018.  Or maybe I am just dreaming that...but in reality, we have 1 schollie for next year, most likely 2 when Henry declares.

[Earl Tatum]

I can see Anim transferring.

[Galway Eagle]

Speaking of transfers, how good would Damion Lee look in a Marquette uniform right now? Wojo shoulda substituted the ice cream truck for the finest hookers in Milwaukee.

Just took a stroll over to Craigslist to see what Milwaukee's offering and I'm not sure if it would've helped so much as had him running in the other direction. 

[MU82]

While I understand STjrs decision to leave with HE coming in, it sure would have been nice to have him as back-up to Henry and Luke this year.  Just imagine if we had him coming in off the bench to spell either for a little bit each game, or there in case of foul trouble.  Oh well.

A couple friends and I discussed this exact thing a few days ago.

[fjm]

No idea where to post this, so I picked the transfer thread because well... Transfer. A good little YouTube video about Rousey and how he's liking MUBB just came out it seems! Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/DB97fjOSVRA

[Tugg Speedman]

I can see Anim transferring.

If he does, he's going to have to go to a low major program because no one is going to take him mid-season on Schollie unless he can have an impact.

Amin looks like he has talent.  If he works at it, we can probably get significant minutes here by his junior year.

[MomofMUltiples]

I can see Anim transferring.

Why are people saying this? We've had no indication that he's dissatisfied with the program.  Sure, he's not playing, but it could be that he's a kid who understands his current place on the team and believes his abilities will allow him to contribute to a likely very good team next year.  He knows Henry is likely gone next year and that's an opening for him to be that guy. 

If you've heard something that suggests he's unhappy or frustrated, I'd like to know what it is.  If you are just basing it on the generalization that kids who don't get playing time are likely to transfer, I'm not convinced that applies to Sacar.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I can see Anim transferring.

Sacar has said in interviews that he knew he wasn't going to play much this year and he was Ok with that. Not too worried about him transferring.

[GGGG]

While I understand STjrs decision to leave with HE coming in, it sure would have been nice to have him as back-up to Henry and Luke this year.  Just imagine if we had him coming in off the bench to spell either for a little bit each game, or there in case of foul trouble.  Oh well.

I just don't see it.  STJ had tons of playing time last year and rarely had an impactful performance.  I feel confident in saying that Toledo is the type of place he should have gone to immediately. 

[GGGG]

Sacar has said in interviews that he knew he wasn't going to play much this year and he was Ok with that. Not too worried about him transferring.

Last year, a couple people said that they could see Sandy transferring given how he ended the year with a number of very forgettable performances with a few single-digit minutes games thrown in.

Instead he worked his a** off and is now a significant contributor. 

Making assumptions simply based on playing time is dumb.  Especially for a freshman.  Sacar doesn't seem overwhelmed by the game like Jamal Ferguson was.  Just needs to work.

[brewcity77]

If anyone is leaving, which I don't believe will happen, but if anyone is, I doubt it would be because of playing time. The players not currently getting playing time likely knew they wouldn't be getting a lot of playing time. Could be personal issues (like what led Juan to nearly transfer), in which case the kid has to do what's best for him, but I really don't think it's PT.

[GGGG]

If anyone is leaving, which I don't believe will happen, but if anyone is, I doubt it would be because of playing time. The players not currently getting playing time likely knew they wouldn't be getting a lot of playing time. Could be personal issues (like what led Juan to nearly transfer), in which case the kid has to do what's best for him, but I really don't think it's PT.

Not to defend Ners here, but I can potentially see JJJ leaving at the end of this year and dropping down a level for more playing time.  (a la STJ)   With Rowsey becoming eligible, Sam Hauser getting here, and no seniors leaving, I can see where he might think that his playing time will get even more limited.