Recruiting as of 4/6

[JakeBarnes]

Kalif Young will take visits to Providence 4/15, Alabama 4/19 and Marquette 4/28.

[jsglow]

Kalif Young will take visits to Providence 4/15, Alabama 4/19 and Marquette 4/28.

I like visits.  Especially last visits.  Seriously,  has Wojo lost a HS recruit he actually got to campus?

[HoopsterBC]

I like visits.  Especially last visits.  Seriously,  has Wojo lost a HS recruit he actually got to campus?

Glad it is end of April, maybe the weather will be above 40 by then.   Basketball at Alabama is second fiddle compared to Providence and MU.  This might depend on
if Bentl stays or goes.  At MU the 4 spot is open, that is for sure.

[KampusFoods]

Glad it is end of April, maybe the weather will be above 40 by then.   Basketball at Alabama is second fiddle compared to Providence and MU.  This might depend on
if Bentl stays or goes.  At MU the 4 spot is open, that is for sure.

Bama will be a player here. Their leading returning rebounder is 6'5 and averaged a little over 5 rebs per game. Plenty of room for a PF to play right away which sounds like a big priority to Kalif.

Do like our chances, though, so long as he does make it to campus.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Kalif Young will take visits to Providence 4/15, Alabama 4/19 and Marquette 4/28.

Sic 'em Wojo.

[Loose Cannon]

Kalif Young will take visits to Providence 4/15, Alabama 4/19 and Marquette 4/28.

I think he is our major target, and with Nova's NC he is nudged to the BEAST and we did beat PC twice.  Also with Henry gone that spot will look inviting.  Will start changing my name around 4/25.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If no one else transfers, Kalif Young is absolutely who I want.

If someone does transfer, I want a grad transfer and a 2017 transfer. Say Chris Jenkins (grad transfer from Detroit) and Dylan Oste...ski. I think if we get a grad transfer PF, than Mr. Young will no longer be interested in our alma mater.

[Herman Cain]

Miami, Wake Forest, Marquette, Alabama, Auburn, UNLV, Texas, Clemson, and ECU among those that have reached out Duquesne transfer LG Gill

LG Gill is 6'8 grad transfer

I think this is a very good idea. Can't teach 40 inch vertical leap. He will get the hard rebounds

http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/lg_gill_850496.html

[Loose Cannon]

If no one else transfers, Kalif Young is absolutely who I want.

If someone does transfer, I want a grad transfer and a 2017 transfer. Say Chris Jenkins (grad transfer from Detroit) and Dylan Oste...ski. I think if we get a grad transfer PF, than Mr. Young will no longer be interested in our alma mater.

Sound's like a good Plan.

[Lennys Tap]

If no one else transfers, Kalif Young is absolutely who I want.

If someone does transfer, I want a grad transfer and a 2017 transfer. Say Chris Jenkins (grad transfer from Detroit) and Dylan Oste...ski. I think if we get a grad transfer PF, than Mr. Young will no longer be interested in our alma mater.

If we go after a grad transfer and a 2017 eligible transfer in favor of Kalif Young will that put to rest the myth that we are in it for the long run rather than trying to win today?

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Time to break out the hookers...I mean ice cream truck.

[Loose Cannon]

If we go after a grad transfer and a 2017 eligible transfer in favor of Kalif Young will that put to rest the myth that we are in it for the long run rather than trying to win today?

I think we're trying to address both, based on how the chips fall.

[jsglow]

If we go after a grad transfer and a 2017 eligible transfer in favor of Kalif Young will that put to rest the myth that we are in it for the long run rather than trying to win today?

Agree with cannon. If a 2 year eligibility shows up that's long run enough assuming we fill the hole next year too.

[Sharpie]

The videos I've watched of him have impressed me with his athletic ability and how smooth he runs the floor. Also of note is that he played behind thon maker and against some other good bigs on a fairly regular basis.

Sounds to me like the coaching staff may be visiting him this weekend or during this past week if I'm putting things together correctly.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If we go after a grad transfer and a 2017 eligible transfer in favor of Kalif Young will that put to rest the myth that we are in it for the long run rather than trying to win today?

No one is saying that. Wojo is absolutely trying to win today but isn't doing at the expense of the long run. If we had two schollies, a grad transfer and a 2017 transfer would make perfect sense. It addresses our immediate need for a PF and our greater future need for a big of any type in 17-18. Its winning today and being in it for the long run.

You would have a better argument if we only had 1 schollie and we went after a grad transfer over a Kalif Young or a 2017 transfer.

[JakeBarnes]

If no one else transfers, Kalif Young is absolutely who I want.

If someone does transfer, I want a grad transfer and a 2017 transfer. Say Chris Jenkins (grad transfer from Detroit) and Dylan Oste...ski. I think if we get a grad transfer PF, than Mr. Young will no longer be interested in our alma mater.

I am with you on this desire. I think he has a good chance to be an impact player here and has the coachability to reach that level. Given Vandy turnover, I really think that Marquette is in the driver's seat--especially given Kalif's desire to work under someone with a proven record of getting bigs to the league (Henry, Plumlee's, etc).

[Hubert Davis]

Lets go Wojo, get Young. Make Marquette basketball great again. Just win baby.

[muguru]

Young is just kind of...meh. Now he may develop obviously, but the problem is, you want as many studs as you can possibly get(talent wins over the long haul), and he is NOT a stud...MU NEEDS(it's an absolute must) to get in the tournament next year, zero question about it...go get TWO studs that can contribute major minutes right now( one 4 and one wherever), and roll...that's how you do it.

[Groin_pull]

Young is just kind of...meh. Now he may develop obviously, but the problem is, you want as many studs as you can possibly get(talent wins over the long haul), and he is NOT a stud...MU NEEDS(it's an absolute must) to get in the tournament next year, zero question about it...go get TWO studs that can contribute major minutes right now( one 4 and one wherever), and roll...that's how you do it.

Gosh, I didn't realize it was that easy. Just go out and recruit two stars. Why didn't Wojo think of this???

[KampusFoods]

Young is just kind of...meh. Now he may develop obviously, but the problem is, you want as many studs as you can possibly get(talent wins over the long haul), and he is NOT a stud...MU NEEDS(it's an absolute must) to get in the tournament next year, zero question about it...go get TWO studs that can contribute major minutes right now( one 4 and one wherever), and roll...that's how you do it.

So the two studs are gonna split the last scholarship? Or is Wojo adopting one of them? Why are we proceeding under the assumption someone else is leaving?

I also laugh at how some people think recruiting is easy. Can't just go get studs in a minute, especially this late in the game. With transfers, you've got a very small window of time to develop a relationship, get them on campus, and seal the deal. Wojo has been decent in this regard with Carlino and Rowsey (missed on Lee and others).

[MUBBau]

Gosh, I didn't realize it was that easy. Just go out and recruit two stars. Why didn't Wojo think of this???

Don't worry, by going after Mr. Young, Wojo is going for THREE stars

[Windyplayer]

I know, I know, rankings don't mean everything, but 247 has Kalif Young as the #318 player in the country. Not exactly someone we need to get. Sometimes I think we just want players because our coach is in on them and to boost the short-term collective ego of MU nation.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I know, I know, rankings don't mean everything, but 247 has Kalif Young as the #318 player in the country. Not exactly someone we need to get. Sometimes I think we just want players because our coach is in on them and to boost the short-term collective ego of MU nation.

What was Davantes ranking? Furthermore, what was Steve Taylor's ranking. Davante was ranked lower than Young while Teve was a top 100. Let's dial it back on the rankings being end all be all.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

What was Davantes ranking? Furthermore, what was Steve Taylor's ranking. Davante was ranked lower than Young while Teve was a top 100. Let's dial it back on the rankings being end all be all.

He literally qualified his statement saying exactly what you just said.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Time to break out the hookers...I mean ice cream truck.

I think we're trying to address both, based on how the chips fall.

at 1st I thought you were commenting on Chitown's post