Tyler Kolek to MU

[rocky_warrior]

You been frozen in a block of ice for the last year plus?

Traveling with the Walrus... 

[MuggsyB]

You been frozen in a block of ice for the last year plus?

I guess I didn't realize the transfer rule was set in stone for next season.

[MU82]

A day of Shaka and awe.

Nice.

Most moves in a 24 hour period in how long?

I'm gonna go with "In the history of Marquette basketball."

Lots of moving parts right now.

Yessir. Crazy!

Go, Shaka, go!!!

[rocky_warrior]

I guess I didn't realize the transfer rule was set in stone for next season.

There was a covid exception already in place for next season, even if it didn't pass.  But it did today.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31258180/ncaa-allow-transfers-play-college-football-basketball-sitting-season-report-says

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Uhhh, okay then. Still would like Bates and Garcia. Not sure how that's gonna work.

[MuggsyB]

He shoots a lot of triples.  I'm predicting we lose 2 players minimum.

[MarquetteMike1977]

More awesome news!!

[JTJ3]

Now close with Bates and Garcia and lets roll.

[MU82]

Uhhh, okay then. Still would like Bates and Garcia. Not sure how that's gonna work.

Just gotta trust Shaka.

1. We have no choice. And no say.

2. We hired a guy who has proven he knows how to build a team.

[CountryRoads]

He shoots a lot of triples.  I'm predicting we lose 2 players minimum.

Agree. The nice thing about that is those kids won't get screwed and have to sit for a year in the process.

[PGsHeroes32]

Uhhh, okay then. Still would like Bates and Garcia. Not sure how that's gonna work.

Well how it would work is pretty simple.

Dawsons spot is still open. One guy gets recuirted over for Bates.

I mean, no offense to Perez, but I think writing is on the wall.

[MuggsyB]

Oh....another lefty.  Yes. G & G would solidify MU's forthcoming resurgence.  Obviously DG is key but MU will be back to greatness in due time.

[MU82]

Agree. The nice thing about that is those kids won't get screwed and have to sit for a year in the process.

Yep, another good thing about getting rid of the idiotic and wholly unfair mandatory redshirt rule.

A kid plays signs with a school, contributes, plays as hard as he can, but the new coach decides to recruit over him so he transfers. Then HE has to sit out while the new multimillionaire coach doesn't have to sit out? Ridiculous. Glad fairness finally arrived, several decades too late.

[GooooMarquette]

The way it's shaping up, Shaka can take the next 2 years off from recruiting.

LOL, no kidding.

My daughter just texted "has Shaka slept since he's been hired?"

Welcome to Marquette, Tyler!

[Dawson Rental]

Well how it would work is pretty simple.

Dawsons spot is still open. One guy gets recuirted over for Bates.

I mean, no offense to Perez, but I think writing is on the wall.

Honestly, this signing and Ellis in the last 24 hours probably tells us that Shaka isn't expecting to get Bates.

[We R Final Four]

This is Shaka's team. Moving forward with players from the old regime?
Maybe some of those players will be encouraged to find a better location that fits their skills.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

He shoots a lot of triples.  I'm predicting we lose 2 players minimum.

Isn't that something we desperately needed last year?

[MarquetteMike1977]

35.8% on 3s for a EFG 53.7%

[onepost]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7I64UGN5rg

Here are clips from Tyler's frosh year at George Mason.  If I had to sum up his game in one word I guess I'd (lazily) say "crafty".  Definitely not the most athletic guy but he can make up for that with his size at 6'3" for a PG.  Quick release on his 3's and is willing to take them from Howard/Rowsey range.  Averaged 11/4/2/1 per game on 36% from 3 and 80% from the line.

Plus as has been stated, with a 'Many Men' shoutout in his commitment how can you not be a huge fan of this guy.  Also kudos to Kim English.  Just took over at GMU and loses his A10 ROY guard and still commented on his tweet with a genuine congratulations.  Great day for MUBB.  Gotta think we start seeing some guys making their way out.

[Goose]

I always felt we would have 2-3 current players on next years roster. We had three D1 players that would play on most teams in the top 25 and the rest were mid major guys that lacked athleticism.

[We R Final Four]

Uhhh, okay then. Still would like Bates and Garcia. Not sure how that's gonna work.

Garcia and Bates or Perez and Dex/Greg??

[MuggsyB]

Honestly, this signing and Ellis in the last 24 hours probably tells us that Shaka isn't expecting to get Bates.

That's very possible.  But this kid looks like an immediate contributor and perhaps will replace one of our players that leave.  What's exciting is he's only played one yr and has a lot of growth ahead of him.  If he can mince the mesh from distance at near 40% it's an excellent pick-up imo.

[MuggsyB]

Traveling with the Walrus... 

Please do not disparage one of our great members of the marine mammal kingdom.  And don't tell me if you could comfortably take a nap for 1000+ miles on an iceberg you wouldn't hop on. 

[Goose]

onepost

I think we found our shooter.

[buckchuckler]

I don't get it.  I know he was high draft pick and all, but he had to have TJ, and seems to have flamed out a bit...