Theo John transferring?

[SWARM!]

Yes, congrats.  Big move.

Unless Shaka has something else planned, we will, at times, miss his size and physicality in the post this year.

Good luck to Theo.  Nice landing spot.  But I would disagree that we'll miss his size and physicality in the post.  He had lacking physicality.  Lots of nice shoulder/arm flexes over the years, but severely disappointing physicality.

[Cfollow]

He was the only legit interior BG that MU had last year and he put up 5 rebounds a game. Honestly, that's just awful. Mostly spent time fouling and not getting rebounds because he tried to block every single shot that he saw.
Good luck to the guy, but to pretend he will be productive for Duke or even get extended minutes is funny.

[JWags85]

Glad that the noted basketball savants here know that Theo is a bum, far more knowledgeable about his ability than the hacks at one of the premier CBB programs in the country

[Pakuni]

He was the only legit interior BG that MU had last year and he put up 5 rebounds a game. Honestly, that's just awful. Mostly spent time fouling and not getting rebounds because he tried to block every single shot that he saw.
Good luck to the guy, but to pretend he will be productive for Duke or even get extended minutes is funny.

So, why is Duke giving him a roster spot if they don't intend to play him? It's not like it's a program so incapable of landing quality players that they'll take any body they can get.

[Galway Eagle]

Glad that the noted basketball savants here know that Theo is a bum, far more knowledgeable about his ability than the hacks at one of the premier CBB programs in the country

To be fair our former head coach was one of those hacks at one of the premier CBB programs in the country.

I do think Theo showed a lot of skill early this year but his knees are majorly messed up and it really showed through the season.  Maybe he can get some crazy treatment at Duke he can't at MU? But he'll be a 15min guy IMO there.

[Viper]

Good luck to Theo.  Nice landing spot.  But I would disagree that we'll miss his size and physicality in the post.  He had lacking physicality.  Lots of nice shoulder/arm flexes over the years, but severely disappointing physicality.

fake tough guy

[Its DJOver]

He was the only legit interior BG that MU had last year and he put up 5 rebounds a game. Honestly, that's just awful. Mostly spent time fouling and not getting rebounds because he tried to block every single shot that he saw.
Good luck to the guy, but to pretend he will be productive for Duke or even get extended minutes is funny.

6'-5" Trent Lockett outrebounded 6'-7" Jamil Wilson, 6'-8" Davante Gardner, and 6'-11" Chris Otule on the E8 team.  Having a good box-out leading to an easy board for someone else is just as good as a board for you.  For a team that will have a ton of underclassmen that need to hit the weights, Theo's physical presence will be missed.  Good luck to him at Duke.

[Big Papi]

I actually thought he had some very impactful games early on in the season before he got hurt.  He was a shell of himself at the end of the season with the injuries and the team suffered mightily.  Plus I still think Wojo didn't coach or use him properly on both ends of the court.  Great pick up for Duke and great move for Theo.

[Pakuni]

fake tough guy

Says the internet tough guy.

[Galway Eagle]

Good luck to Theo.  Nice landing spot.  But I would disagree that we'll miss his size and physicality in the post.  He had lacking physicality.  Lots of nice shoulder/arm flexes over the years, but severely disappointing physicality.

fake tough guy

It's basketball, and on top of that it's modern basketball which is tremendously less physical than 10yrs ago let alone the 90s and 80s. What are you looking for for physicality? There's only so much you can do.

If you ask me anybody who plays through the broken hand he did last year or the very obvious knee issues this year is a tough individual. Maybe he won't be joining a fighting sport or rugby team any time soon but he clearly epitomizes fighting through the pain and injuries for the team.

[Viper]

Says the internet tough guy.

Well, ok. I like that. But at least I don't walk around shooting the double-bi like STFU Theo.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Well, ok. I like that. But at least I don't walk around shooting the double-bi like STFU Theo.

Your Theo hatred is on par with Willie's disdain of Luke Fisher.

And for zero reason. That's not company you wanna be associated with.

[Viper]

So, why is Duke giving him a roster spot if they don't intend to play him? It's not like it's a program so incapable of landing quality players that they'll take any body they can get.

i'm the internet tough guy and you're the internet genius. 😂

[lawdog77]

but to pretend he will be productive for Duke or even get extended minutes is funny.

This may not age well. He'll be playing for a Coach who actually knows how to use big men.

[Hards Alumni]

i'm the internet tough guy and you're the internet genius. 😂

lmao,

Pakuni is one of the smartest people on this entire board.  Backs up his arguments with data.

Meanwhile, your feelings guide your opinions.

[Galway Eagle]

Well, ok. I like that. But at least I don't walk around shooting the double-bi like STFU Theo.

Is that being tough? I mean he is objectively jacked, and flexing his muscles. I'd say being a fake tough guy would be more him starting a fight and yelling "hold me back" to all his teammates.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Glad to hear this and good luck to Theo. I was always semi-mesmerized by his FT form and amazed by his improvement in that area. Glad I'll have some chances to see that next season.

[Loose Cannon]

Really Smart move by Theo.  Best of Success, GOD Bless, and thanks for all the dripping Sweat.

[Pakuni]

i'm the internet tough guy and you're the internet genius. 😂

OK, I'll take that.

Hards is far too kind. I'm as big a dope as anyone else here. Well, almost anyone. There are some levels of dumb even I've managed to avoid.

[mileskishnish72]

This may not age well. He'll be playing for a Coach who actually knows how to use big men.

Hmmm, but K had Wojo coaching the bigs not so long ago.

[MU82]

Glad that the noted basketball savants here know that Theo is a bum, far more knowledgeable about his ability than the hacks at one of the premier CBB programs in the country

Some can't say anything decent about a "Marxist," even one who worked his arse off for their alma mater for four years.

Says way more about them than about Theo or Wojo or anybody else. Sad.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Officially Official

@Theojohn123: After conversations with my family, I have decided that next year I will be attending Duke University for my final year of eligibility. I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my basketball journey. Happy to be joining #TheBrotherHood https://twitter.com/Theojohn123/status/1383058866674409478/photo/1

Congratulations Theo!

[Goose]

I wonder if Perez ends up at Duke.

[cschor]

Theo will be missed.  I will never understand why the referees seemed to hate him so much.  He would just look at an opposing player and get a foul.  That's S H fiasco in the Big East tournament a few years ago still hurts.    Good luck and great landing spot. 

[MarquetteVol]

Congrats to Theo! I will definitely be pulling for him and very interested to see how he does at different school surrounded by better talent.

This is a smart move by Duke. Ever since Coach K succumbed to the one-on-done philosophy, they've desperately missed upperclassmen leaders. Theo will be a great veteran presence for a young team even if he isn't getting the same amount of minutes.