Let's talk about the roster/recruits w/Shaka

[genious expert]

I see a trend:

https://twitter.com/Syboogie10/status/1375534278864408577?s=20

He changed his profile picture and header image back to Marquette pictures. Was not that way earlier today.

[JTJ3]

symir would work in this system if hes fine being a reserve still.  he can actually get up and guard the ball.

[skianth16]

Emarion Ellis is a Texas commit from Iowa who played for one of the AAU teams Carton played for. I wonder if these guys know each other? Since they grew up basically 15 min from each other, I've got to think they're somewhat familiar. Maybe he can help to fill the opening left by Symir?

As others have mentioned, Joplin is an interesting prospect too. Both of these guys could make sense to come along with Shaka.

[MauraDay]

Update

[#UnleashSean]

Looks like symir might be coming back. Possbility a lot of the players wanted wojo gone?

[Tha Hound]

Lol look at all these players everyone assumed was gone do a 180 after we bring in Shaka. They may be interested in the program again, but the question is, are we? Interested to find out..

Also got a good chuckle of Jose Perez posting about this. He's the literal version of the "where's Sacar" scoop meme.

[JakeBarnes]

Do we think he's still gonna bring on Matthew McConaughey as an assistant coach?

[bradforster]

I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach.  He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal.  I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.

[Farley36]

I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach.  He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal.  I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.

But there was an article that a non specified player from MN would be transferring to the U for one year.

[warriorstrack]

I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach.  He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal.  I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.

Where have you been with this inside scoop?  Would love to have Garcia back! 

[MarquetteMike1977]

I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach.  He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal.  I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.

Thank You Good Stuff. And am sure it has been mentioned many times Dawson had an official visit with Texas with Shaka previous to signing with Marquette too.

[Galway Eagle]

I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach.  He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal.  I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.

Nice. That's 1 get the other 2 and let's start filling in some holes in the roster!

[MuggsyB]

I just spoke to Dawson's high school coach.  He does not see Dawson entering the transfer portal.  I'm feeling good about Garcia's return.

Ty.  Bam.  This would be a major positive.

[CountryRoads]

DJ carton just posted a pic of Shaka on his Instagram story.

[JakeBarnes]

DJ carton just posted a pic of Shaka on his Instagram story.

we're good.

[Farley36]

DJ also retweeted Marquette's official tweet about Shaka being the new coach.  Signs point to DJ staying.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

DJ carton just posted a pic of Shaka on his Instagram story.

Maybe Shaka told Carton that a true PG is coming to MU so Carton doesn't have to play out of position at the point. 

[Galway Eagle]

DJ carton just posted a pic of Shaka on his Instagram story.

Tentatively that's 2!

[MUWarrior4Life]

I would guess that Gainey has been told that the new coach will be encouraged to retain him as an AC. This allows Gainey to tell the players and recruits to hold steady. I would imagine the players were at least consulted about their thoughts on the new coach.

My checklist if I were Shaka:

Announce Gainey as his Associate Head Coach
Meet with the team
Meet one on one with the Big 3
Send Gainey on the first plane to Charlotte to shore up the Aidoo commit
Get in touch with Stevie
Pick other assistants but don't hire them yet
Send other assistants to do some back channeling with transfers, possible decommitts, etc
On his way back from Charlotte have Gainey stop in Philly and chat with Stevie
Make sure Joplin has his new address
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
Meet with Oso
Send Tyrese Hunter a "you up?" text
Get in touch with Kam
Meet one on one with Greg/Jamal
Meet one on one with the rest of the team
Get in touch with Kordell Charles (depending on how your feeling about the rest of the roster)
Grab a bowl of Real Chili
And that's just by Monday.

[Goose]

One more of the big three and hit the free agent market.

[CountryRoads]

One more of the big three and hit the free agent market.

Yes, even if all three come back we need major upgrades at the 2, 3 and 5 positions.

[JakeBarnes]

Yes, even if all three come back we need major upgrades at the 2, 3 and 5 positions.

Do I have VERY good news for you about the amount of 2-3's in the portal. And even some mobile 5s.

This is the year for a reload.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Do I have VERY good news for you about the amount of 2-3's in the portal. And even some mobile 5s.

This is the year for a reload.

Yeah, but we desperately need a #1.....

[JakeBarnes]

Yeah, but we desperately need a #1.....

Lots of those too. But I think Carton in a better system and Stevie Mitchell as the backup (assuming we can hold onto him staying committed) will solve a a lot there.

[burger]

If you were around when Shaka was at VCU......He used 5 guards......and a lot of 3 guard line-ups.....

Let us see what he wants to do here......