Howard!

[BM1090]

Think everyone is underestimating Howard. Would be surprised if he's not starting.

[Loose Cannon]

  Would not be surprised to see Howard and Carter on the court at the same time, next year.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I'm thinking

PG: TC 24, Rowsey 8, Howard 8
2/3/4: Cheatham 28, JJJ 28, Duane 28, Cohen 10, Hauser 10, Rowsey 8, Howard 8
C: Fischer 30, Heldter Skelter 10

Wildcards: Anim (does he beef up enough to board & defend at the 4 and get minutes over Sandy & Sam or play the 5 in a very small lineup) & Wally (does he stay or does he go)

I would imagine Rowsey is going to see more than 16 mpg.

[brewcity77]

Competition for starting spots will be tough. Duane, Jajuan, Traci, and Cheatham all have solid cases to start, while I'm sure Rowsey and Howard will give solid competition. Will be interesting to see how it shakes out, but I don't think anyone can feel assured of starting right now, which I'd say is a good thing.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Competition for starting spots will be tough. Duane, Jajuan, Traci, and Cheatham all have solid cases to start, while I'm sure Rowsey and Howard will give solid competition. Will be interesting to see how it shakes out, but I don't think anyone can feel assured of starting right now, which I'd say is a good thing.

I think JJJ, Fisch and Cheatham are locks to start just because of their size. That leaves 2 spots for Carter, Rowsey, Howard and Swaggy.

Lot of time before the season but if I had to guess, I think Traci and Rowsey start at least for the beginning of the year.

[jsglow]

I think JJJ, Fisch and Cheatham are locks to start just because of their size. That leaves 2 spots for Carter, Rowsey, Howard and Swaggy.

Lot of time before the season but if I had to guess, I think Traci and Rowsey start at least for the beginning of the year.

Agreed with your 'locks'.

Two open competitions.Traci, Howard battles for PG. Then a decision about the #4 with numerous options. Regardless, we will need some size unless HE shocks us.

[SaveOD238]

Are you aware that a lot of Protestant faiths really do not respect Roman Catholicism?

Yup.  I'm a pastor's kid.  But, my parents and I picked Marquette because we knew that a faith-based institution was a good choice for me, coming from a faith based family, even if that faith was slightly different from what I grew up in.

I think the same is true for our recruits who come from faith-based families.  Emphasizing the faith angle is a big selling point.  It worked for Buzz (some sort of evangelical I think) and it should work for Wojo (a Catholic, if I'm not mistaken). 

If the faith angle only worked for Catholics, would we have Bailey, a Mormon, on board?

[Marcus92]

Rankings only go so far. But with the addition of Markus Howard, 247Sports ranks MU's 2016 class as the 13th best in the country — the highest of any school in the Big East:

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Basketball/CompositeTeamRankings

Among Big East schools, St. John's (#20), Xavier (#29), Butler (#33) and Villanova (#46) also make the Top 50 list.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Welcome to MU. 

[Nukem2]

Rankings only go so far. But with the addition of Markus Howard, 247Sports ranks MU's 2016 class as the 13th best in the country — the highest of any school in the Big East:

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Basketball/CompositeTeamRankings

Among Big East schools, St. John's (#20), Xavier (#29), Butler (#33) and Villanova (#46) also make the Top 50 list.

That of course includes Brendan Bailey.

[HoopsterBC]

That of course includes Brendan Bailey.

Thank you, take out Bailey, and MU is not in the Top 50.  I really do not care about the rankings as next year they sign a one and done big and that is all MU gets, that
would be an awesome recruiting year.

[HoopsterBC]

Rankings only go so far. But with the addition of Markus Howard, 247Sports ranks MU's 2016 class as the 13th best in the country — the highest of any school in the Big East:

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Basketball/CompositeTeamRankings

Among Big East schools, St. John's (#20), Xavier (#29), Butler (#33) and Villanova (#46) also make the Top 50 list.

I think with the kids MU has, the addition of a class kid, can bring in other kids.  It looks like the Markus has a good head on his shoulder and what Al did in his hayday
is let his players recruit for him, just get them to campus.  Chones and Lucas recruited Bo Ellis, nice job there.

[forgetful]

That of course includes Brendan Bailey.

Tough to get into the top 50 with only 2 recruits.

[DUNKS45]

One more comment. Rather than 'look at me' Markus spent 3 minutes thanking everyone and reflecting on the blessings bestowed upon him. I want kids like that every day.

I couldn't agree more, he seems like a class act. Welcome Markus. Go Warriors!

[Silkk the Shaka]

Holy crap. Can we make the tourney for the first time in 4 years next year first

Happy that Howard made it official! Now let's find a big.

Heck yeah! In honor of Philly's own Villanova: why can't us??

[Marcus92]

Thank you, take out Bailey, and MU is not in the Top 50.  I really do not care about the rankings as next year they sign a one and done big and that is all MU gets, that would be an awesome recruiting year.

That's why I led my post with "Rankings only go so far." They're a limited indicator of recruiting success. Nothing more, nothing less.

[nyg]

I think with the kids MU has, the addition of a class kid, can bring in other kids.  It looks like the Markus has a good head on his shoulder and what Al did in his hayday
is let his players recruit for him, just get them to campus.  Chones and Lucas recruited Bo Ellis, nice job there.

If only Howard can talk his teammate into coming........

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/155279

[HoopsterBC]

If only Howard can talk his teammate into coming........

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/155279

You never know, that might be a start!

[MUVander]

HUGE get. It's reasonable to not expect much from freshman but I think people are underestimating him and I also expect him to be good enough to start. Big time scorer and shooter and is a top 40 recruit. 247 had him ranked 32nd in 2017 but updated it to have him ranked 39th in 2016.

1 - Howard
2 - Cheatham
3 - JJJ
4 - ??? (Henry I wish)
5 - Fischer

[MUWarrior4Life]

Welcome to Warrior Nation Markus!!!

[chapman]

Really nice video.  I had to look up Jordan just to confirm he's indeed a film major. 

[1SE]

Very well done to Wojo and staff.  Looks like a great kid with a good head on his shoulders.

If we get a 4 that can bang bodies in the BE I'm feeling good about next year.  Has to be all out #1 priority now.

[Groin_pull]

Of course, MU needs a big...but I will never turn down a top-30 talent like Howard. Love his shot. Smooth and consistent.

[Earl Tatum]

Now lets get a big man---like a 6-10 rebounder. Don't know where we'll get one. Ideas anyone.

[Johnny B]

Wow video was a bit dramatic imo. But welcome mark