Duane

[jsglow]

Ya but it's not there now. We aren't sure he's transferring

Correct.  Not yet confirmed.  Time will tell.

[NickelDimer]

I think what bums me out the most is it feels like another step that removes us from the Marquette brand I've known and loved

[Pakuni]

Not at all surprised if true. I'd be more surprised if it wasn't true.

I think we all wish him nothing but the best.

[Pakuni]

I think what bums me out the most is it feels like another step that removes us from the Marquette brand I've known and loved

What does that even mean?

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I think what bums me out the most is it feels like another step that removes us from the Marquette brand I've known and loved

Yah, I mean at this point I think we just gotta embrace what we are now, which is Duke-lite.  At least Wojo has a couple bangers coming in next year that should add some toughness, even though Eke probably won't play much.  Not sure I'd consider Cain a banger (John certainly is), but he seems more like a Buzz guy (long, athletic, can guard multiple positions).

But I hear ya.

[jnolan23]

Link to tweet with good shot:

https://twitter.com/nolanjon/status/843922274101149697

This is my tweet, to be clear I got this sent to me from a friend that follows Duane's Snapchat, and am by no means reporting this as fact. I was asking for verification from people that I thought would know if it was real.

That said, it looks like the screenshot sent to me was independent of the screenshot that OP posted in this thread.

[KampusFoods]

https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/status/843939224441274368

Goodman confirms

[jnolan23]

Goodman reporting it now..

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

What does that even mean?

Our team is much more finesse and shooting oriented, versus tough SOBs who often won by doing the dirty work (first on the floor, first on the glass, win 90% of 50/50 balls, etc) and being more athletic than the competition, like we had under previous regimes. 

I'm Ok with it at this point, but it definitely was a change. Having a team that could actually shoot the ball was super neat.  Now we just need to learn defense.  Losing Duane doesn't exactly help us in that department.

[jsglow]

Thanks Duane.

[DUNKS45]

I'm sure Matt V.  is on the case as we speak.

[KampusFoods]

Our team is much more finesse and shooting oriented, versus tough SOBs who often won by doing the dirty work (first on the floor, first on the glass, win 90% of 50/50 balls, etc) and being more athletic than the competition, like we had under previous regimes. 

I'm Ok with it at this point, but it definitely was a change. Having a team that could actually shoot the ball was super neat.  Now we just need to learn defense.  Losing Duane doesn't exactly help us in that department.

Didn't exactly help us in the shooting department, either. I appreciate what the kid gave to the program but I'm not too broken up about this one. Onward, upward.

[brewcity77]

He will be missed. When we needed a freshman to be a leader, he was. When he was asked to take on a lesser role, he did. And whenever called on, his effort and passion was never in question. A true Warrior.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Didn't exactly help us in the shooting department, either. I appreciate what the kid gave to the program but I'm not too broken up about this one. Onward, upward.

Agreed.  Now that it is seeming more official, I want to wish Duane the very best.  I hope he finds somewhere he can make a big impact.  He never quite turned into the player I thought he would be, and I think his legs failing him had a lot to do with that, but was always a class act and truly cared for MU and his teammates.  Wish you the best, Swaggy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9TxMYxKiEI

[NickelDimer]

Our team is much more finesse and shooting oriented, versus tough SOBs who often won by doing the dirty work (first on the floor, first on the glass, win 90% of 50/50 balls, etc) and being more athletic than the competition, like we had under previous regimes. 

I'm Ok with it at this point, but it definitely was a change. Having a team that could actually shoot the ball was super neat.  Now we just need to learn defense.  Losing Duane doesn't exactly help us in that department.

Correct. I used to love that teams knew when they played Marquette they were in for a dogfight and we used to win games because we were tougher and hungrier. That's the brand I associate with Marquette but that's no longer what we are

[mileskishnish72]

Done deal? Too bad. Good luck, Swag.

[BrewCity83]

Duane to Virginia Tech?

[Pakuni]

Correct. I used to love that teams knew when they played Marquette they were in for a dogfight and we used to win games because we were tougher and hungrier. That's the brand I associate with Marquette but that's no longer what we are

Eh ... that's a whole lot of unfair stereotyping there, both ways.
Might as well suggest Wojo is bringing in too many traditionals.

[brandx]

But JJJJJ confirms thats DU's snapchat.

I hear jjj is tired of the mind games and is gonna transfer, though.

Oops.... that was last year


and the year before.

[Nukem2]

Duane to Virginia Tech?

How about Iowa State?

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Eh ... that's a whole lot of unfair stereotyping there, both ways.
Might as well suggest Wojo is bringing in too many traditionals.

Not really.  It is the truth. The evidence we have in front of us is that they recruit very different players.  Pointing that out isn't really unfair.

[BobWildLoyalist]

How about Iowa State?

Syracuse

[Pakuni]

Duane would do well to find himself a quality mid-major program where he'd be a virtual lock to start, but also have a good shot at another NCAA tourney. A place like Illinois State, which is losing two starting guards, would be a good fit.

[The Lens]

His retort to Nigel Hayes was one of the most interesting things I have ever heard from a college athlete.  I actually don't mind Nigel's stance but I loved what Duane said.  It can be easy / cool to have your hand out, not as easy / cool to show appreciation.  He also stood up for MKE and took issue with Peter Feigin's comments about race relations in MKE.

What a good kid.  Hopefully he returns to Milwaukee and gets involved.  He'll make it a better place.

All the best Duane!

[oldwarrior81]

Marquette announced guard Duane Wilson is transferring from the program Monday.

"We want to thank Duane for his contributions to the program and wish him the best of luck in the future," head coach Steve Wojciechowski said in a statement.  "We respect his decision to explore other opportunities and will be completely supportive throughout the process."

Wilson redshirted during his freshman year, allowing him to transfer and play immediately as a graduate student. Wilson is the third player to transfer from the program this season, joining Sandy Cohen and Traci Carter. The transfer gives Marquette three scholarship openings for next season.
The last Marquette player on the roster recruited by Buzz Williams, Wilson took a diminished role with the Golden Eagles in his third season. Originally a volume shooter as an underclassman, Wilson played a defensive role off the bench this season. He went from playing 28 minutes per game as a freshman and sophomore to 16 a game as a junior.

Wilson scored 4.8 points per game, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game this season.