Athletic story on Sam's departure

[Pakuni]

Sam seems a bit salty.

Sitting in his basement for an interview in central Wisconsin, talking about some of that backlash, Sam Hauser can only shake his head: "My opinion is that you should probably just say, 'Congratulations,' and not, 'Congrats, but why didn't you go here or here?' I wish people could just leave it there. It's like, I'm sorry, but your opinion was not in my head when I was making this decision. I'm not too worried about what people think."

Other than that, nothing earth-shattering. Refuses to discuss his reasons for leaving; says he wants a year off to get better so he'll be drafted; thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter at Virginia (?).


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https://theathletic.com/1073521/

[Galway Eagle]

Guy wants to be congratulated by the fans of the team he bailed on?

[The Sultan]

Good luck to the guy, but he's not De'Andre Hunter.

[The Sultan]

Guy wants to be congratulated by the fans of the team he bailed on?

I think he's talking about locals who wanted him to go to UW.

[Galway Eagle]

I think he's talking about locals who wanted him to go to UW.

Oh that makes more sense.

[esotericmindguy]

Doesn't care what people think but posted his decision on twitter and read the replies. Got it.

Good luck, Sam..

[We R Final Four]

I think he's talking about locals who wanted him to go to UW.

I think this as well. However, who would be offering congratulations?

[Pakuni]

I think he's talking about locals who wanted him to go to UW.

That seems most likely. But the whole "I don't care about anyone else's opinion" is a sure sign that he cares about everyone else's opinion. People who don't care don't feel the need to broadcast how much they don't care.

[Golden Avalanche]

That seems most likely. But the whole "I don't care about anyone else's opinion" is a sure sign that he cares about everyone else's opinion. People who don't care don't feel the need to broadcast how much they don't care.

+1

[ATL MU Warrior]

Sam seems a bit salty.

Sitting in his basement for an interview in central Wisconsin, talking about some of that backlash, Sam Hauser can only shake his head: "My opinion is that you should probably just say, 'Congratulations,' and not, 'Congrats, but why didn't you go here or here?' I wish people could just leave it there. It's like, I'm sorry, but your opinion was not in my head when I was making this decision. I'm not too worried about what people think."

Other than that, nothing earth-shattering. Refuses to discuss his reasons for leaving; says he wants a year off to get better so he'll be drafted; thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter at Virginia (?).


FWIW, an Athletic subscription is very much worth the price, if you care about the teams they cover.
https://theathletic.com/1073521/

WHAT??  Lol.

[Warrior of Law]

I think MU fans were hurt, but ultimately appreciative of his 3 years, and have expressed that sentiment online.  The UW crowd feels jilted twice, he lives in heavy UW territory, and my guess is that some of his local pals have not been kind.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I think Sam means he will be used on offense like Deandre Hunter, not that he'll be the #4 pick in the NBA draft.

[The Sultan]

I think MU fans were hurt, but ultimately appreciative of his 3 years, and have expressed that sentiment online.  The UW crowd feels jilted twice, he lives in heavy UW territory, and my guess is that some of his local pals have not been kind.

I think they were only jilted by Sam once.  UW didn't offer as I recall, and some were saying that MU was only going after him to get Joey.

[Pakuni]

I think Sam means he will be used on offense like Deandre Hunter, not that he'll be the #4 pick in the NBA draft.

Without cutting-and-pasting too much of the story, Sam's basically saying he sees himself as a "do-it-all" multi-position player (a switchable?) and not just a shooter. He sees his lack of FTA as an area in need of improvement.

[MuMark]

He also said that after the hip surgery he feels like the year off to work on his game will be beneficial. He felt like he could have been better last season if he had more time "to get his legs under him."

[Uncle Rico]

FWIW, I heard whispers he wouldn't have played next year had he stayed at Marquette because of the hip still being injured.  I didn't put much stock in it and still don't but this makes me at least consider it

[NYWarrior]

He also said that after the hip surgery he feels like the year off to work on his game will be beneficial. He felt like he could have been better last season if he had more time "to get his legs under him."

Don't tell Paint Touches. Or the head ball coach.

[#UnleashSean]

I think he's talking about locals who wanted him to go to UW.

This is probably it. Wisco fans are extremely toxic and hostile. More so the more North you get.

[#UnleashSean]

He also said that after the hip surgery he feels like the year off to work on his game will be beneficial. He felt like he could have been better last season if he had more time "to get his legs under him."

Huh, that actually makes a lot of sense. Never thought of that one.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Sam Hauser leaving after 3 years is a tragic loss to the program.

[Anti-Dentite]

He also said that after the hip surgery he feels like the year off to work on his game will be beneficial. He felt like he could have been better last season if he had more time "to get his legs under him."

This makes sense in that he's looking at the year off to get completely healthy. He's using the system to what he thinks is his advantage. I don't think he could conceivably do that at MU both on team need and public fallout. Whatever problems were going on at MU got him thinking about transferring and this could have been the impetus positively for him that ended up playing a big role in his decision.

[mu03eng]

Sam Hauser leaving after 3 years is a tragic loss to the program.

Loss, yes. Tragic, not really. #perspective

[forgetful]

I think this as well. However, who would be offering congratulations?

I think he is likely talking about friends, and extended family. They should be happy for him, and want what is best for him, but because they are likely badger fans too, end up asking why, instead of offering congratulations.

I'd find that frustrating if I were him too.

[Pakuni]

Sam Hauser leaving after 3 years is a tragic loss to the program.

The program may never recover.

[TedBaxter]

This is probably it. Wisco fans are extremely toxic and hostile. More so the more North you get.

The more north you get, the less they care.  Lived there.  Hunting and fishing takes priority over everything.