[Matt Velazquez] Kalif Young to visit Marquette this week

[Loose Cannon]

Agreed. Seems comfortable putting the ball on the floor after rebounds or from the top of the key. Can cross over to avoid defenders. Dribbles with his head up and looks for open guys all over the court.

His combination of size and athleticism might be an ideal fit for this team and Wojo's playing style. If he commits to Marquette, I could see him getting significant playing time (10+ mpg) in his first season.

Plus Tax

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I also think recruiting rankings don't always favor international players. Not as much scouting for these sites in Canada. Look at Shayok, I don't think he was quite top 150 but has played significant minutes for a very good Virginia team the past 2 years.

[HoopsterBC]

He will play more minutes than 10 a game, he might be better than Matt Heldt, and there is no 4 on the team.  Yes, they will go small but there will be times against
the better teams they will need his size.  It also takes a little pressure off Wojo for 2017, as there seems to be no player from Wisconsin good enough to get an offer.
Now he has to win a little bit and get in the tournament next year to get some publicity, the new arena in 2018 will be a huge sales tool to sell the program.

[jsglow]

I'm sold now.  Just watched his mixtape.  Headband baby.  Welcome to town Kalif.  Enjoy your visit.

[brewcity77]

Floor slapped

I think we have ourselves a winner...

[GGGG]

I think Heldt is going to be a serviceable 5 and will step into that position when Luke graduates.

[KampusFoods]

https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/canadian-big-man-kalif-young-likely-to-choose-between-marquette-providence/176151812

Looks like us or Providence. 2 teams in need of a big fella. Sounds like he still wants to visit PC next weekend.

[wadesworld]

https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/canadian-big-man-kalif-young-likely-to-choose-between-marquette-providence/176151812

Looks like us or Providence. 2 teams in need of a big fella. Sounds like he still wants to visit PC next weekend.

Close the deal, Wojo.

I think Heldt is going to be a serviceable 5 and will step into that position when Luke graduates.

Agreed.

[Loose Cannon]

Close the deal, Wojo.

Wojo needs your Help..

[Herman Cain]

https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/canadian-big-man-kalif-young-likely-to-choose-between-marquette-providence/176151812

Looks like us or Providence. 2 teams in need of a big fella. Sounds like he still wants to visit PC next weekend.

Wojo needs to close the sale with the Mom.  This is where the MU factor as being a quality institution comes into play.

Ed Cooley and Providence is tough competition.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

This might come down to whether or not Bentil comes back. If he comes back, Providence will have to COOLey on one of their current players in order to make room for Young.

Position might become a factor as well. Young would play the PF and a little bit of C for Marquette. He would play all C for Providence. He would be the tallest guy on their roster.

[Loose Cannon]

Wojo needs to close the sale with the Mom.  This is where the MU factor as being a quality institution comes into play.

Ed Cooley and Providence is tough competition.

OK so why don't we try and help Wojo out by changing our Names.  If Kalif visits this site and sees his name  in many of ours, to me it's akin to a player looking in the stands and seeing many Fans wearing his Jersey.  I think it's worth a try!

[JakeBarnes]

OK so why don't we try and help Wojo out by changing our Names.  If Kalif visits this site and sees his name  in many of ours, to me it's akin to a player looking in the stands and seeing many Fans wearing his Jersey.  I think it's worth a try!

I want to be Forever Young.

[tower912]

I could change my handle to reflect my first name and the hope of landing a new power forward, but 'Sean Young' has far too many negative (read:  batcrap crazy) associations. 

[WarriorPride68]

Big Daddy said Wojo was looking for a commitment Thursday.

This should be interesting. Bentil come back

[WarriorPride68]

FWIW Mark Miller just predicted Young to MU

Another crystal ball for MU from Messmer

[BM1090]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxbnPcnaiW4

Full game of Young. He's #13 in black. I really like his game, honestly. Disclaimer: I only watched the first half.

[Jay Bee]

I also think recruiting rankings don't always favor international players. Not as much scouting for these sites in Canada. Look at Shayok, I don't think he was quite top 150 but has played significant minutes for a very good Virginia team the past 2 years.

Can't agree with your comments.

First, on Shayok.. the kid played HS ball in flippin New Jersey, U.S.A. and played in the Nike EYBL. Not some "hidden" international guy who people didn't see a ton of.

As far as other international players.. how about the buzz on Thon Maker? How about Ben flippin Simmons?

I agree -- if there are guys who don't play any ball in the U.S., then that's one thing.. but most of these "international stars" have been seen a ton, be it global competitions, high school or the travel leagues.

[Windyplayer]

Can't agree with your comments.

First, on Shayok.. the kid played HS ball in flippin New Jersey, U.S.A. and played in the Nike EYBL. Not some "hidden" international guy who people didn't see a ton of.

As far as other international players.. how about the buzz on Thon Maker? How about Ben flippin Simmons?

I agree -- if there are guys who don't play any ball in the U.S., then that's one thing.. but most of these "international stars" have been seen a ton, be it global competitions, high school or the travel leagues.

The advent and evolution of social medial and technology in general pretty much precludes the possibility of a hidden gem these days.

[JakeBarnes]

Any of you keeners know how the visit is going so far? Has he been fit for a walking boot or pull?

[Jay Bee]

Gents,

Kalif played in session 1 of the 2015 EYBL.. numbers I've got for him say: 107 Ortg, 16% usage, 14% OR%, 16%+ DR%, 2.9% blocks, 2.7% steals, 4.2 FC/32, sub-17% turnover rate

If he can log some decent minutes immediately (has the size, a''ina??), his profile fits our 2016-17 better than a Gill or some others.

[JakeBarnes]

Gents,

Kalif played in session 1 of the 2015 EYBL.. numbers I've got for him say: 107 Ortg, 16% usage, 14% OR%, 16%+ DR%, 2.9% blocks, 2.7% steals, 4.2 FC/32, sub-17% turnover rate

If he can log some decent minutes immediately (has the size, a''ina??), his profile fits our 2016-17 better than a Gill or some others.

This gets me excited.

[NickelDimer]

Any of you keeners know how the visit is going so far? Has he been fit for a walking boot or pull?

I have it on good authority he's eating a choco-taco as I write this

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I have it on good authority he's eating a choco-taco as I write this

Pulling a page from Louisville's book, I see.

[wadesworld]

I have it on good authority he's eating a choco-taco as I write this

His life is better than mine right now, then.