Theo John transferring?

[Galway Eagle]

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

Wow good for Theo! I'll root for him, the same way I rooted for Duane. They're fellow graduates of our university and as such will root for their success.

[Herman Cain]

Wishing Theo good luck on his new opportunity.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Awesome For Theo

[fjm]

Honestly, this is FANTASTIC for him  - going to a better program at a better academic institution.

All this quibbling about 'he's really not that good' is petty.

Agreed. He was a solid player. And a great watch.

Sounds more like a bunch of whining that he was a Wojo player and we are not allowed to support them anymore.

[skianth16]

Honestly, this is FANTASTIC for him  - going to a better program at a better academic institution.

All this quibbling about 'he's really not that good' is petty.

Talking about the basketball ability of a basketball player on a basketball message board is petty? Weird take.

[naginiF]

Talking about the basketball ability of a basketball player on a basketball message board is petty? Weird take.

Thinking you know more about a players basketball abilities than Coach K and his staff is a much weirder take

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Good for Theo!

[MU82]

This just shows why Coach K has never, ever won at anything.

Seriously, very happy for Theo, a guy who worked hard, played hurt, led by example and represented Marquette well.

[Pakuni]

This just shows why Coach K has never, ever won at anything.

Seriously, very happy for Theo, a guy who worked hard, played hurt, led by example and represented Marquette well.

Big mistake not to consult Scoop before giving Theo a roster spot.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Great for Theo!

Theo was solid for Marquette, but I'm ready to turn the page.  Let's see how much Lewis and Oso improve.  Let's see what O-Max and Joplin can do.  Let's see Shaka's system in action.

[Hards Alumni]

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

That's effing awesome!  It'll be hard, but I will root for Theo next year at Duke.

[GooooMarquette]

Congratulations to Theo!

[keefe]

Duke is a perfect spot for him. Spot minutes and when the team needs a spark.

I didn't realize that the term for turning the ball over or flinging up a wild ass hook shot is 'giving the team a spark'

Having said which, I hope he does well at Duke. I think this transfer says a lot more about the state of Duke hoops than it does about Theo's skills

[MU82]

Great for Theo!

Theo was solid for Marquette, but I'm ready to turn the page.  Let's see how much Lewis and Oso improve.  Let's see what O-Max and Joplin can do.  Let's see Shaka's system in action.

Totally on board for turning the page at Marquette. And, like you, congratulating Theo. They are not mutually exclusive concepts.

[The Sultan]

Theo is going to be relied on as a rim protecting center.  Probably get around 20 mpg doing so.  If someone had Theo's background coming to MU for a year, we would be thrilled. 

[GOO]

I thought Theo improved as a player and also matured on the court over his time at MU.  Too bad to see him go. I would have loved to see him play another year at MU.

What I mean by improved is the ability to hit free throws, fewer unforced fouls, some counter moves and his hook (that was not dropping for him the second half of this year), ability to hit a jumper even though he didn't get to prove it much.  The free throw improvement is something I've never seen from a player.  Absolutely remarkable physically and mentally to improve so much.

On maturity, he stopped the flexing (and not getting back at times because he was distracted after a dunk), stopped the unnecessary staring and let his physical play be the intimidation instead of show things.

[GOO]

Delete

[GOO]

This.  If he was coming into MU this year and not counting as a scholarship, we'd be really happy.  A missing piece, the physical defender we need to go against other bigs.

[Billy Hoyle]

I didn't realize that the term for turning the ball over or flinging up a wild ass hook shot is 'giving the team a spark'

Having said which, I hope he does well at Duke. I think this transfer says a lot more about the state of Duke hoops than it does about Theo's skills

Yeah, I'm seeing this similar to Patrick Tape and Sean Obi. But he gets to start a Duke grad degree, so not bad.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Congrats Theo!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Yeah, I'm seeing this similar to Patrick Tape and Sean Obi. But he gets to start a Duke grad degree, so not bad.

Assuming he's healthy, I'm going to go on record as Theo getting significantly more run than either Tape or Obi

[CountryRoads]

Big time move for Theo, even if his role is much lesser. I like that he spurned Bucky and Minnesota.

[mileskishnish72]

Good luck, Theo.

[Goose]

That is great news for Theo and his family. Hope he enjoys his year at Duke.

[GOO]

Yes, congrats.  Big move.

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