Olivier-Maxence Prosper to MU

[JakeBarnes]

TAMU

Does the newest additions change your opinion for next years level of success or do you still think Shaka is planning 2-3 years down te road?

For the record, I believe he is putting together a roster to win now. He came to MU with a fair amount to prove and has not won an NCAA game for quite some time. He does need all the new guys to be studs, but it appears that plenty of options for guys to shine. I firmly believe they will be a top tier BE team and will be playing in March.

Assuming Dawson is back, Shaka will have a really good core to work with (albeit a young one). DJ, Dawson, and Justin are a good foundation to build around for a "win now" situation.

Kolek and Greg could provide immediate offensive spark from downtown, which fits the system Shaka seems to like to run (assuming Nevada's offense is run here). Both have success there and quick releases.

Combined with Stevie, with DJ and Kolek it's nice to see that we have a lot of ball handlers at any given time, letting one run off ball at any given time.

Not really a "true center" situation anymore though. A little nervous about how we operate if we run out our taller guys. Oso and Keeyan are going to have to adjust quickly, but are both pogo sticks that will have to get blocks, o-rebounds for second chance points and shine on man defense to be contributors. I don't expect a ton of offense out of here at the start, but could develop as they gain confidence and experience. Oso definitely showed a nice midrange game in HS.

There's a lot of youth here. It's on Shaka to coach them up. As stated by a lot here--I'll be happy to see marked improvement as the season goes on. But still hoping for a tourney berth in year one.

[Markusquette]

Seems like a player with tons of potential! Shaka is impressing me.

[Big Papi]

What a change in philosophy.  It seemed like Wojo treated scholarships like gold and hated giving them out, wanting to always keep 2-3 in his pocket just in case.  Shaka is giving them away like candy and everything will work its way out.

There is no reason why anyone would want to keep quiet about transferring out.  If you are wanting to transfer out, you are entering the portal as soon as possible not being quiet about it as the longer they wait, the fewer the playing options they have.  I think you will have a realization that this is musical chairs and last one standing is out in which case, who blinks first about competition for minutes.

The one thing I do wonder about is why Perez didn't go to the Big East Tourny and is there something going on there.  Perez wanting to stay as he already transferred in and got to play right away.  Possibly doesn't get to play right away next year if he transfers (don't know the rules on that, just speculating).  Or Kam is being DJ'd out ala Buzz.  Someone is not going to be around.  Where are those chairs...

[willie warrior]

How will we ever survive a coaching change?

That may be my new favorite Scoop meme...

Welcome to MU Oliver!

Exactly.  It does appear that Shaka is cleaning house. Does make one wonder as to whether Garcia will be back.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

The beat goes on!  Looks like a solid depth piece with upside.  Maybe a hedge if Garcia goes pro.

Guess we'll be having at least one departure.  With all of these freshman/sophomores, I really think a couple redshirts are needed to stagger class sizes.

Not all of these prospects will work out, but the large numbers give me hope that at least some will develop into starters.

[MU82]

[willie warrior]

This transfer just Maxence.

And, he's Canadian, so Willie can get excited about an international pickup.

Right. Never walk away from an international pick up. Whether it is Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, Paris, or Kuala Lumpur

[Uncle Rico]

Right. Never walk away from an international pick up. Whether it is Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, Paris, or Kuala Lumpur

I prefer my basketball players and Americans to be American

[Stretchdeltsig]

You'd think with all the turbulence going on Garcia would be on campus and in the gym to protect his roster spot. If he doesn't watch it Shaka will replace him in hours.

[Uncle Rico]

You'd think with all the turbulence going on Garcia would be on campus and in the gym to protect his roster spot. If he doesn't watch it Shaka will replace him in hours.

Quite sure he'd have zero problem finding a landing spot

[Goose]

lazar

It is like the VC guys investing in startups, you only need one home run, couple doubles and hope no busts. If you find you have a bust, cut bait and move on.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

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.

Perez is terrible.  Of course he's going to be gone.  This is how you build a roster. 

[onepost]

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.

Hard not to see potential when looking at these clips from his freshman year.  Makes perfect sense why Clemson fans would be really bummed with him leaving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NntgHME6trs

He can handle, drive, has a smooth looking shot, and insane length and athleticism.
I think he can be an absolute stud here, great pickup from Shaka.

[Pakuni]

You'd think with all the turbulence going on Garcia would be on campus and in the gym to protect his roster spot. If he doesn't watch it Shaka will replace him in hours.

Marquette has added absolutely no one who threatens Dawson's roster spot.
OMP sure seems to have some upside, but Dawson likely isn't quaking in his boots over a guy who averaged 2.5 ppg last year.

[rocky_warrior]

First hyphenated FIRST name for Marquette?

Scholarship table updated:
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=page4655

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Hard not to see potential when looking at these clips from his freshman year.  Makes perfect sense why Clemson fans would be really bummed with him leaving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NntgHME6trs

He can handle, drive, has a smooth looking shot, and insane length and athleticism.
I think he can be an absolute stud here, great pickup from Shaka.

Yes, with him and Carton on the floor, you now have two players that can dribble drive to the hoop and open things up on the perimeter.  Wojo never had that in his 7 years.  Shaka is building a system which will make Carton, Lewis, Garcia, etc better.  There's going to be open looks all over the court.  MU will be tough to defend at all levels of the court.  This is how you build an offense. 

[warriorchick]

First hyphenated FIRST name for Marquette?

Scholarship table updated:
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=page4655

I don't know about athletic talent, but this roster is shaping up to be a Final Four on coolest names.   

[Big Papi]

Hard not to see potential when looking at these clips from his freshman year.  Makes perfect sense why Clemson fans would be really bummed with him leaving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NntgHME6trs

He can handle, drive, has a smooth looking shot, and insane length and athleticism.
I think he can be an absolute stud here, great pickup from Shaka.

O MAX.....O My.  He looks to have the ability to be really really good.  Looks like he fits into Shaka's system.  I like the commit.

[Viper]

That leaves Greg, Perez, Akanno, or Oso as being out.

im thinking Perez and Dex. Probably better fit for both to land at a mid-major program with the increased chance for PT.

[Silkk the Shaka]

im thinking Perez and Dex. Probably better fit for both to land at a mid-major program with the increased chance for PT.

Dex 2 Loyola Marymount?

[JakeBarnes]

That leaves Greg, Perez, Akanno, or Oso as being out.

Oso will be here, I imagine. He was a Shaka recruit when he was at UT. Fits what we are looking for in this system.

[Tha Hound]

Hard not to see potential when looking at these clips from his freshman year.  Makes perfect sense why Clemson fans would be really bummed with him leaving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NntgHME6trs

He can handle, drive, has a smooth looking shot, and insane length and athleticism.
I think he can be an absolute stud here, great pickup from Shaka.

Yes I would recommend people check out what Clemson fans are saying about him leaving. They are not happy to say the least. Think this is the "dark horse" best pickup of the past 48 hours. He has the potential to be great

[Tha Hound]

Exactly.  It does appear that Shaka is cleaning house. Does make one wonder as to whether Garcia will be back.

I have no inside info but I can guarantee Shaka is not "cleaning house" to the extent that it would apply to our likely best player who will only be a soph.

[Herman Cain]

I don't know about athletic talent, but this roster is shaping up to be a Final Four on coolest names.   

I think we need to judge like Diving. Degree of Difficulty x Score. In our case Cool Names x Good Hair definitely Final Four

[Dr. Blackheart]

First hyphenated FIRST name for Marquette?

Scholarship table updated:
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=page4655

Jimmy-Fxckin-Butler?