Charles Matthews

[Aircraftcarrier]

Transferring from Kentucky. Mu should try to get him.With JJ and Reinhardt both leaving after this year, he could fill that spot.

[brewcity77]

As I've said elsewhere, no thanks. Not a need and not recruited by this staff.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

As I've said elsewhere, no thanks. Not a need and not recruited by this staff.

I don't understand why you wouldn't want him. He absolutely fills a need. We're gonna have 4 open schollies next year assuming no midseason transfers and he will still have 3 years of eligibility.

[rocket surgeon]

wait...transferring from kentucky?  probably looking for agents and going NBA next year then-ein'er?

[GGGG]

I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.  Four scholarships available and obviously at least one of those is going to go to a guy like Matthews so if there is an interest by Matthews, and Wojo feels he would fit, I'm good. 

That being said, brew is right.  There is no relationship there that I am aware of.

[brewcity77]

I don't understand why you wouldn't want him. He absolutely fills a need. We're gonna have 4 open schollies next year assuming no midseason transfers and he will still have 3 years of eligibility.

If we're going for a long term wing, I'd rather a freshman that was available for four years. Why waste a year on a guy when you already have targets like Nojel Eastern that you have an established relationship with?

During the first two years of Matthews' hypothetical eligibility here, we'd have Rowsey, Duane, Cheatham, Anim, Howard, and Hauser all available. Just not a big need, and far more likely he'll go somewhere where he has a relationship established (Virginia Tech) than picking a school with coaches he doesn't know.

Don't mistake his interest in Marquette with Buzz for interest in Marquette in general.

[BM1090]

If we're going for a long term wing, I'd rather a freshman that was available for four years. Why waste a year on a guy when you already have targets like Nojel Eastern that you have an established relationship with?

During the first two years of Matthews' hypothetical eligibility here, we'd have Rowsey, Duane, Cheatham, Anim, Howard, and Hauser all available. Just not a big need, and far more likely he'll go somewhere where he has a relationship established (Virginia Tech) than picking a school with coaches he doesn't know.

Don't mistake his interest in Marquette with Buzz for interest in Marquette in general.

We'd only have Rowsey and Duane for one year of his eligibility, since he would presumably redshirt this year during his transfer year. During the first year he is eligible Duane and Rowsey would be seniors.

That said, I agree it doesn't make much sense.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Id certainly take him, but Any type of big should be much more of a priority.

[Dawson Rental]

IIRC, he'd be a three years of scholarship for two years of playing time.  Can anyone confirm?

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

IIRC, he'd be a three years of scholarship for two years of playing time.  Can anyone confirm?

Nope, 4 for 3

[Jay Bee]

Worth a phone call.

[brandx]

Worth a phone call.

I agree.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

If we're going for a long term wing, I'd rather a freshman that was available for four years. Why waste a year on a guy when you already have targets like Nojel Eastern that you have an established relationship with?

Seen both of them play live. Would MUCH rather have Matthews than Eastern, and it's not even close.

[PGsHeroes32]

Id take him in a heart beat but I just don't see it being remotely logical to happen.

[Herman Cain]

Id take him in a heart beat but I just don't see it being remotely logical to happen.

I agree with this analysis.

[wadesworld]

Would be awesome to get him but we won't.  Just another made up reason for Scoopers to chicken little over when he announces he's going elsewhere.

[brewcity77]

If we fill the scholarship, it should be with a big. Even if it's a transfer that has to sit out, just having the physical presence to practice against and having an experienced big ready for 2017 would be beneficial.

[Stretchdeltsig]

If we fill the scholarship, it should be with a big. Even if it's a transfer that has to sit out, just having the physical presence to practice against and having an experienced big ready for 2017 would be beneficial.

+1.

[Skatastrophy]

I know we *need* a big, but I like playing fast scrappy ball. Even if it might limit the ceiling of our team, I'd really just like a squad of top tier guards and running the whole time.

I'd love another Ousmane Barro, though.

[4everwarriors]

I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.  Four scholarships available and obviously at least one of those is going to go to a guy like Matthews so if there is an interest by Matthews, and Wojo feels he would fit, I'm good. 

That being said, brew is right.  There is no relationship there that I am aware of.

When was da last time a cat transferred here that we had a prior relationship with? Walter Downing, hey?

[Jay Bee]

If we fill the scholarship, it should be with a big. Even if it's a transfer that has to sit out, just having the physical presence to practice against and having an experienced big ready for 2017 would be beneficial.

Matthews is 6'6"-ish. In the world of MUBB, that IS a big, a''ina?!??

[GGGG]

When was da last time a cat transferred here that we had a prior relationship with? Walter Downing, hey?

Good question.

My guess is that we are going to have to go all the way back to April 2016 when Katin Reinhardt transferred here based largely on his relationship with Stan Johnson.

Was that before or after Downing????

[BrewCity83]

Don't forget Jamil Wilson.

[keefe]

Jamil Wilson.

The "Lost Newbill Admission Paperwork" catalyst

[Freeport Warrior]

Would love him here, especially to get a year of strength and conditioning -- he was an absolute stud in high school. He had offers from Kansas, Michigan St. and Illinois. My absolute doomsday scenario would be Bucky. I have no idea of their scholly situation, but he is super tight (like brothers) with the preferred walk-on they just signed last month from Fenwick in Chicago, Mike Ballard. Both played for Meanstreets in Chicago for AAU.