Olivier-Maxence Prosper to MU

[tower912]

O-MP?   OMG!   The Shaka and awe continue.

[Scoop Snoop]

I don't know anything, but I would be extremely surprised to see Jose Perez on the team next year.  I just don't think he fits what Shaka wants to do.

Agree. Shaka seems to have gotten the players to agree to keeping quiet about what is going on , so my guess is that he already had a friendly little chat with Perez and probably Akanno and the team already knows. I'd like to see Greg stay but with the rapid fire signings, its anybody's guess as to what's next.

It also seems as if Bates would already be on board if he was coming. I cannot see what he gains by waiting.

[GooooMarquette]

Good luck with the scholarship table, Glow.

Glow's gonna need to invest in some quantum computing technology to keep up with Shaka.

Welcome to Marquette, Olivier!

[cheebs09]

So it looks like Shaka prioritizes forwards that are 6’8 to 6’10 and super athletic. I’m here for that.

[Miss Katie’s]

Glow's gonna need to invest in some quantum computing technology to keep up with Shaka.

Welcome to Marquette, Olivier!

How are Glow’s PowerPoint skills?

[TallTitan34]

And to think I was just wondering what there was to talk about now that the scholarships were all filled. 

[MuggsyB]

Can we gauge the overall speed and quickness of the 7 newbies?  They all have size. 

[TSmith34, Inc.]

O-Max is a fantastic nickname.

Shaka definitely has a type, a system, and a plan. That's a lot of guys with rankings between 75 and 120.

[Killer Tofu]

With all the new signings I hope Greg doesn't get told to seek opportunities elsewhere. He's a senior close to getting a college degree. They are all "student athletes" after all.

[Skip Intro]

Kam Jones is still up in the air, isn't he?  I'd be surprised if both he and Stevie Mitchell arrive this summer.

[MUMonster03]

Agree. Shaka seems to have gotten the players to agree to keeping quiet about what is going on , so my guess is that he already had a friendly little chat with Perez and probably Akanno and the team already knows. I'd like to see Greg stay but with the rapid fire signings, its anybody's guess as to what's next.

It also seems as if Bates would already be on board if he was coming. I cannot see what he gains by waiting.

Its going to be interesting to see what Shaka's plan is. The classes are getting super imbalanced. This would make 2, 1, 6, and 5. If the departure is Greg or Perez that would be 1, 1, 6, 5. Maybe he is planning for a lot of turnover given the no sit out rule that was approved moving forward?

[Daniel]

If Garcia comes back, right now we are one over on scholarships right?   Hmmm  there are no quiet days anymore!

[MuggsyB]

Kam Jones is still up in the air, isn't he?  I'd be surprised if both he and Stevie Mitchell arrive this summer.

I thought both of them are coming?

[Scoop Snoop]

With all the new signings I hope Greg doesn't get told to seek opportunities elsewhere. He's a senior close to getting a college degree. They are all "student athletes" after all.

I hope so too. Shaka does not impress me as a guy who would cut a guy so close to graduation but if he really needs the roster space, my guess is that some sort of arrangement could be made for a conventional scholarship by Marquette. Greg has proven value. Perez and Akanno- not so much.

[Warrior of Law]

Finally got another French Canadien!  Perez and Akanno, under the circumstances, will need to find another school for next year.  Hopefully they keep Greg based on his maturity and leadership.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I thought both of them are coming?

Kam is definitely still coming as far as I know (no inside info).  He reaffirmed his commitment and has been re-tweeting the news about all the new additions. 

[nyg]

With all the new signings I hope Greg doesn't get told to seek opportunities elsewhere. He's a senior close to getting a college degree. They are all "student athletes" after all.

I believe Elliottt redshirted a year, so he probably received or is close to degree. 

Prosper averaged 2 points and 2 rebounds a game at Clemson last year as a freshman, so maybe Smart sees potential or something. 

[genious expert]

I thought both of them are coming?

Considering they both congratulated every recruit that committed to MU yesterday on IG I would say yes they are both coming

[JWags85]

I believe Elliottt redshirted a year, so he probably received or is close to degree. 

Prosper averaged 2 points and 2 rebounds a game at Clemson last year as a freshman, so maybe Smart sees potential or something.

Prosper was a top 100 recruit in HS a year ago.  Not every freshman sets the world on fire

[jfp61]

I believe Elliottt redshirted a year, so he probably received or is close to degree. 

Prosper averaged 2 points and 2 rebounds a game at Clemson last year as a freshman, so maybe Smart sees potential or something.

top 100 guy last year and was part of the NBA Academy camp in Mexico. He's from montreal

[StillAWarrior]

I hope so too. Shaka does not impress me as a guy who would cut a guy so close to graduation but if he really needs the roster space, my guess is that some sort of arrangement could be made for a conventional scholarship by Marquette. Greg has proven value. Perez and Akanno- not so much.

I'd be very curious to learn how that would work under NCAA regulations. I'm pretty confident that it wouldn't. Hell, if such an arrangement is possible, we should do several each year.

[MUMonster03]

I'd be very curious to learn how that would work under NCAA regulations. I'm pretty confident that it wouldn't. Hell, if such an arrangement is possible, we should do several each year.

I believe what is trying to be said is he wouldn't be part of the basketball team anymore, like what happened with Ike.

[esotericmindguy]

Prosper averaged 2 points and 2 rebounds a game at Clemson last year as a freshman, so maybe Smart sees potential or something.

Clemson had three 6’8-6’10 upper classmen last season. Junior and two Seniors. Looks like a really nice pickup.

[MU82]

Clemson had three 6’8-6’10 upper classmen last season. Junior and two Seniors. Looks like a really nice pickup.

Yep. O-Max's stats as a Clemson freshman were meh, but I trust Shaka's ability to judge potential and to recruit to his system.

Athletic 6-8 wings who were sought by numerous P6 teams, including Baylor, have a lot of appeal.

Interesting travels in recent years: From Canada, played HS ball in both Mexico and Illinois.

Live long and Prosper, O-Max!

[Dr. Blackheart]

Its going to be interesting to see what Shaka's plan is. The classes are getting super imbalanced. This would make 2, 1, 6, and 5. If the departure is Greg or Perez that would be 1, 1, 6, 5. Maybe he is planning for a lot of turnover given the no sit out rule that was approved moving forward?

Consider too that each returning player or transfer gets a free COVID year when we are looking at balance. For example, DJ is a sophomore this year and next, eligibility-wise. Heck, Greg can play two more years if I got everything right.