Athletic story on Sam's departure

[GooooMarquette]

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.

Yep.

He certainly had a right to go wherever he wanted, but he sounds surprised and hurt that MU and UW-Madison fans weren't thrilled with his decision. Earth to Sam?

[skianth16]

Sam didn't say he thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter. That's an intentionally misleading summary of the article. The part of the story that covers this is quoted below:

"When being re-recruited by Virginia, Hauser was sold on the idea of filling a De'Andre Hunter-type role for Bennett. Hunter, now with the Atlanta Hawks, was the do-it-all wing who was the difference between the Cavs being a great team and being an elite team capable of winning a national title. One key difference you will note, though, is Hunter attempted 289 2-point baskets and 105 3-point baskets last season. Hauser is nearly the opposite. He attempted 158 2-pointers and 219 3-pointers. This is where Hauser's attention is centered as he prepares to take the floor in 2020-21."

[The Sultan]

Sam didn't say he thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter. That's an intentionally misleading summary of the article. The part of the story that covers this is quoted below:

"When being re-recruited by Virginia, Hauser was sold on the idea of filling a De'Andre Hunter-type role for Bennett. Hunter, now with the Atlanta Hawks, was the do-it-all wing who was the difference between the Cavs being a great team and being an elite team capable of winning a national title. One key difference you will note, though, is Hunter attempted 289 2-point baskets and 105 3-point baskets last season. Hauser is nearly the opposite. He attempted 158 2-pointers and 219 3-pointers. This is where Hauser's attention is centered as he prepares to take the floor in 2020-21."

That makes much more sense. 

[Pakuni]

Sam didn't say he thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter. That's an intentionally misleading summary of the article. The part of the story that covers this is quoted below:

"When being re-recruited by Virginia, Hauser was sold on the idea of filling a De'Andre Hunter-type role for Bennett. Hunter, now with the Atlanta Hawks, was the do-it-all wing who was the difference between the Cavs being a great team and being an elite team capable of winning a national title. One key difference you will note, though, is Hunter attempted 289 2-point baskets and 105 3-point baskets last season. Hauser is nearly the opposite. He attempted 158 2-pointers and 219 3-pointers. This is where Hauser's attention is centered as he prepares to take the floor in 2020-21."

Jesus, dude, I was paraphrasing so as not to rip off the entire article.

[TallTitan34]

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.

I think it's reasonable for someone to say, "Congratulations!  What made you choose X over Y?". 

If he wants to play in the NBA he better get used to tougher questions than that.

[skianth16]

Jesus, dude, I was paraphrasing so as not to rip off the entire article.

Yeah, but the paraphrasing led to a different conclusion than the reading.

[Pakuni]

Yeah, but the paraphrasing led to a different conclusion than the reading.

I suppose I should have made things clearer for the Scoop readers who assumed Sam believed he would spend the next year slowly morphing into an entirely different person.
My bad.

[Silent Verbal]

Jesus, dude, I was paraphrasing so as not to rip off the entire article.

In your OP, you wrote, "Thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter at Virginia (?)."  Why the question mark?  The article clearly explains it and even points out that Hunter and Hauser are entirely different players.  What's more, saying "thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter" and "he was sold on filling a De'Andre Hunter-type role" are two entirely different things.  One makes Hauser look like a dolt who has his head in the clouds, the other just gives the reader an idea of how he was sold on the program and what kind of role he might play within that system.

Saying "thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter" would be like if I wrote, "Hauser thought it would've been better if he'd sat out the NIT his sophomore year to get an extra month of rehab time."  That's not true and isn't what the article said, right?

[Pakuni]

In your OP, you wrote, "Thinks he'll be De'Andre Hunter at Virginia (?)."  Why the question mark?

Because Sam's game is nothing like Hunter's game.  Sam is a spot up shooter with a decent post up game when matched up against a smaller defender.  Hunter, while also a good shooter, is really defined by his length, athleticism and defense, particularly on-ball defense. Sam is a very good player, but those are not his finer traits.
They aren't similar players.

[Jockey]

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 (?).

Sam is a top 5 draft lottery pick 

[MUBurrow]

After reading both Sam's and Joey's interviews in the Athletic, the #1 thing I took away was a reminder that we're talking about two kids in their early 20's.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

After reading both Sam's and Joey's interviews in the Athletic, the #1 thing I took away was a reminder that we're talking about two kids in their early 20's.

Well, in 2 days this will be true.

[Silent Verbal]

Because Sam's game is nothing like Hunter's game.  Sam is a spot up shooter with a decent post up game when matched up against a smaller defender.  Hunter, while also a good shooter, is really defined by his length, athleticism and defense, particularly on-ball defense. Sam is a very good player, but those are not his finer traits.
They aren't similar players.

Which is why the article said that Hauser is "nearly the opposite" of Hunter.

[Pakuni]

Which is why the article said that Hauser is "nearly the opposite" of Hunter.

Which is why I question whether Sam "Nearly the Opposite of Hunter" Hauser will fill a De'Andre Hunter-type role with the Cavs.
Like, do you see Sam guarding the likes of Zion Williamson and Jarrett Culver for Virginia? I don't.

This isn't the personal affront on Sam you're trying to make it. Stop looking for a reason to be offended.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

So no one yet is convinced that these two are complete bi+ches??  And were two huge forces in derailing the season.  One only need read these two interviews and then compare them to the one that jamal cain just gave.  Just watch any foul that was ever called on Sam to see if hes an fin cry baby or not.  Kids belonged at wisconsin

[warriorjoe]

I'm sure he'll get over it.

His response reminds me of a line from 10cc's "I'm Not In Love": "Big boys don't cry. Big boy's don't cry. Big boys don't cry...."

Go Warriors!

[GooooMarquette]

After reading both Sam's and Joey's interviews in the Athletic, the #1 thing I took away was a reminder that we're talking about two kids in their early 20's.

How many years until Markus is in his 20s? Still gotta be a few, eh?

[rocket surgeon]

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

  they have to hear about it first-news hasn't gotten to jim's bait shop yet

[#UnleashSean]

Loss, yes. Tragic, not really. #perspective

From the perspective of Marquette Basketball, it is tragic.

#perspectiveisrelative eh?

[willie warrior]

So no one yet is convinced that these two are complete bi+ches??  And were two huge forces in derailing the season.  One only need read these two interviews and then compare them to the one that jamal cain just gave.  Just watch any foul that was ever called on Sam to see if hes an fin cry baby or not.  Kids belonged at wisconsin

Now this is...pure hogwash.

[Dawson Rental]

Which is why the article said that Hauser is "nearly the opposite" of Hunter.

No, that had nothing to do with why the article said that Hauser is "nearly the opposite" of Hunter.  It said that based on the proportion of 2 point to 3 point shots those two attempt.

[spartan3186]

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

I heard this same whisper. Not sure what to make of it

[brewcity77]

Kind of makes you wonder if the way the staff handled Sam's sophomore year injury was dumb and dangerous after all.

[#UnleashSean]

Kind of makes you wonder if the way the staff handled Sam's sophomore year injury was dumb and dangerous after all.

Oh, I've forgotten about this.

[mu03eng]

Now this is...pure hogwash.

Should probably be in the dooms day thread, but when Willie seems rational and reasonable.....ya've done something. Sand-Knit is now kind of the Scoop Idiot Mountain. Well Done.