2018 Grad Transfer Thread, Updated 4/19/2018

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Didn't know where to put this but Max Strus (The guy from DePaul who killed Marquette) declared for the NBA draft but didn't hire an agent.

Obviously he wouldn't come to Marquette but just found it interesting. Wouldn't shock me if he and Eli Cain transferred leaving DePaul in even more of a hole.

[brewcity77]

Didn't know where to put this but Max Strus (The guy from DePaul who killed Marquette) declared for the NBA draft but didn't hire an agent. Obviously he wouldn't come to Marquette but just found it interesting.

My guess is there will be a lot of those. Highly unlikely Strus goes anywhere. Wouldn't surprise me if Markus did the same.

[Goose]

Speaking of potential transfer, I feel pretty good, aside from the big kid who left, that we do not lose anyone else this year. Curious if anyone has heard anything differently. I have no inside on this, just my gut. Years past I had feeling of losing guys and not this year.

[Newsdreams]

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi grad guard transfer
https://twitter.com/goldeneagles_mu/status/979102514866999298?s=21

[brewcity77]

Speaking of potential transfer, I feel pretty good, aside from the big kid who left, that we do not lose anyone else this year. Curious if anyone has heard anything differently. I have no inside on this, just my gut. Years past I had feeling of losing guys and not this year.

No rumors and it would seem like everyone else would be happy. All the returning players got time, the three redshirts will get a chance, and it seems like Bailey is actually coming, contrary to some old beliefs. And even if the staff adds a grad transfer PG and traditional transfer, that shouldn't mess with anyone's happy.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Let's see that list, bruh.

Bruh, I'm working as fast as I can. We're averaging like 20 new transfers a day at this point. I'm hoping to have the first installment on PT this weekend.

Now that we have 2 schollies, probably makes sense to start tracking traditional transfers as well.  I'd imagine ( / I hope) we get 1 of each.

I'm working on a list of those too 

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Bruh, I'm working as fast as I can. We're averaging like 20 new transfers a day at this point. I'm hoping to have the first installment on PT this weekend.

I'm working on a list of those too 

We all bow to you, Sir TAMU.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Well, well, well... look at who Wojo has started following on Twitter.

[forgetful]

Well, well, well... look at who Wojo has started following on Twitter.

Who would that be for those of us that don't use Twitter?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Well, well, well... look at who Wojo has started following on Twitter.

Spaceballs?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Well, well, well... look at who Wojo has started following on Twitter.

Who would that be for those of us that don't use Twitter?

I told y'all. Wojo is a big fan of French Canadian wines.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

I would feel 10,000X better going into next season with this young man on the roster. 
Additionally, i think MU may be an appealing opportunity for him both on the court n off.  On the court is clear, off the court both jesuit institutions with very similar campuses, so i would think that would be appealing to him.  Unless of course he didnt like Fordham.  No Arthur avenue tho i must admit 😢

[Tha Hound]

Well, well, well... look at who Wojo has started following on Twitter.

Please god let this happen.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Traditional transfer, but Malachi Flynn looks like a name that will be highly sought after out of Washington State.  Sit 1, play 2.



Upper Northwest kid, so I could see the Zags.

[Its DJOver]

Question about grad transfer/traditional transfer recruiting in general.

I know with high-school recruits, we all pay attention to who's at the high school games/ AAU games etc.  With both traditional transfers and grad transfers, they obviously aren't playing anymore so what is the main media for contacting/ recruiting?  I can't imagine that last year Wojo just headed off to Nebraska in the middle of the season to recruit Ed, so is the contact just over text/tweet/phone calls, or does Wojo actually arrange to go out and meet them face to face, and is the meeting just a conversation somewhere on the recruits campus, or do they go get a pick-up game going? I would think that there's enough footage out there that coaches wouldn't need to see them perform on the court anymore.  Also if they meet face-to-face who is all allowed to be there? I would think bringing Markus or Sam along on a pitch to a potential grad transfer could only help things, but I understand that they have class/surgery in Sams case.

Not familiar with how the process works, trying to learn more.

[GGGG]

First the player needs to get a release...supposedly. 

My understanding is a lot of this happens through third parties.  AAU coaches, etc.  But transfers do take visits.  Ed visited MU in late April last year before committing in May.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I would feel 10,000X better going into next season with this young man on the roster. 
Additionally, i think MU may be an appealing opportunity for him both on the court n off.  On the court is clear, off the court both jesuit institutions with very similar campuses, so i would think that would be appealing to him.  Unless of course he didnt like Fordham.  No Arthur avenue tho i must admit 😢

I would definitely take the guy but... he's put up Derrick Wilson-esque offensive efficiency with a pretty high turnover rate and middling shooting #s. I like the steals but... can he play positional point of attack D and fight through ball screens on a pick & roll? I honestly don't know, would love if the answer is yes.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

I would definitely take the guy but... he's put up Derrick Wilson-esque offensive efficiency with a pretty high turnover rate and middling shooting #s. I like the steals but... can he play positional point of attack D and fight through ball screens on a pick & roll? I honestly don't know, would love if the answer is yes.

Dont know from what i heard he is a solid perimeter defender.  Not so concerned about the scoring, last year 3 player scored all of our points.  Next year two of them return, we proved not all 5 have to score.  Additionally if our defense wasnt so horrid, we wouldnt need to score 90! To win a bball game.  Next year with turnover Howard we would need to score 100 and we would not score as much becuase he puts his head down n dribbles until he loses it or drives or chucks.  Then runs back and gets blown by.  Need a defender up top

[onepost]

Question about grad transfer/traditional transfer recruiting in general.

I know with high-school recruits, we all pay attention to who's at the high school games/ AAU games etc.  With both traditional transfers and grad transfers, they obviously aren't playing anymore so what is the main media for contacting/ recruiting?  I can't imagine that last year Wojo just headed off to Nebraska in the middle of the season to recruit Ed, so is the contact just over text/tweet/phone calls, or does Wojo actually arrange to go out and meet them face to face, and is the meeting just a conversation somewhere on the recruits campus, or do they go get a pick-up game going? I would think that there's enough footage out there that coaches wouldn't need to see them perform on the court anymore.  Also if they meet face-to-face who is all allowed to be there? I would think bringing Markus or Sam along on a pitch to a potential grad transfer could only help things, but I understand that they have class/surgery in Sams case.

Not familiar with how the process works, trying to learn more.

A great question and I'd be curious to hear someone shed some light on it.
I remember with Trent Lockett, Buzz had dinner with him and went through how we'd use him on an iPad there at the table.

Would be interesting if coaches brought along/could bring along current players in their pitches to grad transfers.

[GGGG]

I would definitely take the guy but... he's put up Derrick Wilson-esque offensive efficiency with a pretty high turnover rate and middling shooting #s. I like the steals but... can he play positional point of attack D and fight through ball screens on a pick & roll? I honestly don't know, would love if the answer is yes.

A backcourt of Howard, Elliott and this guy would be great.  We don't need him to score.  You can bring in Cain or Sam to go big as well. 

[muguru]

I'd like to do better than this kid...a stud would be nice. I mean he'd be okay I suppose, but nothing that will "wow" you.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I'd like to do better than this kid...a stud would be nice. I mean he'd be okay I suppose, but nothing that will "wow" you.

I think he is one of the better options that plays PG at this juncture, but surely there are more names to come.  We don't really need a scoring stud.  We need a defensive stud that can move the ball.  I'd love to find a guy that can do both (and play point), but there is probably only going to be a couple options, and they're going to be very highly coveted.

I think Chartouny seems like a great fit.  Go get a sexy stud traditional transfer with the 2nd opening.   

[NickelDimer]

I'd like to do better than this kid...a stud would be nice. I mean he'd be okay I suppose, but nothing that will "wow" you.

Sounds awesome! Who is that stud you're referring to?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'd like to do better than this kid...a stud would be nice. I mean he'd be okay I suppose, but nothing that will "wow" you.

He's in the top 5 of grad transfers currently available. You might be overestimating the number of "studs" who grad transfer

[MU82]

I'd like to do better than this kid...a stud would be nice.

Sign me up!

Is Landry Shamet grad-transferring out of Wichita State after 2 years and ready to commit to Marquette?

How about Brunson? He must be ready to leave those losers and come to a real program!

Gonzaga's Josh Perkins? Penn State's Tony Carr?

Hey, maybe Chris Paul still has some eligibility left!