DJ Carton going Pro

[Silkk the Shaka]

I wonder if having to sit behind Carton played any role in Tamar Bates' decision...

[tower912]

Good luck, DJ.   


Good luck, Coach.

[JWags85]

I wonder if having to sit behind Carton played any role in Tamar Bates' decision...

Doubtful

[CountryRoads]

Muggsy

Keep the faith. I really like DJ and sorry to see him go. That said, there is zero doubt in my mind Shaka will continue to get his guys.

Agreed, surprised at all the pessimism on the board. Wojo had completely driven the program into the ground and I found myself caring less and less about the program with each passing day. Really excited to see the team Shaka puts out on the floor and the culture he establishes here. More now than ever, college basketball is about the program and not individual players.

There will be guys who can come in here and play and Shaka has a proven 12 year record of getting players. It would have been nice if Carton announced a little earlier though as it's possible we could have been in on some other solid players earlier but it is what it is. There will be more. Long way to go. 

[JakeBarnes]

I wonder if having to sit behind Carton played any role in Tamar Bates' decision...

zero

[Viper]

all the excitements gone. its not fair to expect a new coach to field a tourney team in year or one or two but with there being so many transfer this year and it at one point looking like all 3 of our best were returning it felt like maybe shaka could get it going year one. just so deflating. the guard play next year yikes.. feels like "two more years" of waiting. 😵

you and Mugs gotta hug. It's ok. He wasn't that good. You're caught up in nice dunks. Remember Tony Miller? What if Mitchell is similar? We're ok. Hug it out bro.

[MuggsyB]

you and Mugs gotta hug. It's ok. He wasn't that good. You're caught up in nice dunks. Remember Tony Miller? What if Mitchell is similar? We're ok. Hug it out bro.

We're a total question mark in the backcourt, especially at PG.  I'm not sure hugging it out solves the problem.  But if Mitchell is an immediate badass/impact player it will assuage some of my concerns.  Perhaps Shaka is not done but I didn't foresee this at all.   It's definitely a setback. 

[Warriors88]

College career for DJ -

Up and down performance first half of the year at OSU then quit the team. Minimal impact on the success of that team.
Nominal impact at Marquette in his sophomore year for a team that finished 9th in the BE and was not even close to an NCAA bid.

Not much of a legacy in his college career.  Hope he has bigger goals for his pro career.

[BCHoopster]

There's a few incoming freshman that are very happy.  Ellis and Mitchell will have to grow up fast.  Kolek is a real confident athlete that works hard. He now will become a leader.  Kur, Prosper, Joplin, Kolek and a freshman.  It will be interesting to say the least.  Athletic team that will have to play D. 

[Badgerhater]

I have no problem with any Wojo player leaving or staying.  MU is a new team.

[Daniel]

Well, this is a blow to the program for next year.   Wish DJ all the best   Was glad he was at Marquette.

But next year is looking very iffy now.  Unless there is a fantastic replacement waiting in the wings

[BCHoopster]

5 new starters, it is like Kentucky or Duke, we will see what type of coach Shaka is, MU may not be that good but you still can win.  OK, I am forgetting Lewis, is he coming back?

[Spirit Of James]

This is devastating, absolutely devastating.  I think I'll take a walk and recalibrate my expectations for 21-22.  #This Blows.

Cold shower, Mugs. The world will turn.

[cheebs09]

Good take. I think a lot of the reaction is based on the player we thought DJ could become under Shaka, but he may have been the same player we saw last year. Great at times, mediocre at others.

I agree with this analysis.

[The Lens]

The word early on is he was at MU for one season. Why does anyone expect that to change.  Guys expect to get paid quick. They live in Team USA and McDs world where all their friends are doing it.

It affects the Henry's, Joeys, Dawsons and DJs.

[Galway Eagle]

The word early on is he was at MU for one season. Why does anyone expect that to change.  Guys expect to get paid quick. They live in Team USA and McDs world where all their friends are doing it.

It affects the Henry's, Joeys, Dawsons and DJs.

Because unlike Dawson who declared awhile ago DJ was posting all this positive stuff about sticking around for another year.

In fact, didn't he even try to recruit rocket watts in the portal? I mean come on...

[MarquetteMike1977]

Noo Ouch!

Best Wishes DJ
Looking for positives probably less turnovers with Mitchell or Whoever. Not sure if this is a positive but Probably a point guard who does not decide to turn it on more until near the end of games. Any word on Big 10 defensive player of the year Darryl Morsell

[WarriorPride68]

It could be worse. Imagine losing DJ and Garcia to the pros and still having Wojo as the coach.

^this.

Btw. Without DJ & Dawson we drop to 120 t rank for next year

But on other note; this could help with Morsell potentially? Maryland mod was saying he wanted to play PG somewhere next year

[MuggsyB]

What do people foresee with O-Max?

[mu.n8ball]

wasn't his mom also posting on social media about him staying? a surprise to be sure.

[The Lens]

Off seasons extend into October.  Shaka has a plan.

[muwarrior97]

https://gomarquette.com/news/2021/4/28/mens-basketball-d-j-carton-to-pursue-professional-career.aspx

Welp, good luck DJ

Did he get his advice from Vander? #GoodLuck

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Didn't we finish under .500?

Good luck to DJ.

[MuggsyB]

Off seasons extend into October.  Shaka has a plan.

Yes.  Long-term I think we'll be okay Lens.  Maybe Shaka has auxiliary options or something up his sleeve for 21-22.  I just didn't expect this it all after Carton's initial reaction to the hire.

[jfp61]

DJ Carton is clearly a better NBA prospect than anyone MU has had in a while. Him shooting poorly from 3 and wojo making him do everything leading to turnovers doesn't change that. He makes FT's which means he can eventually shoot in the NBA. He can actually defend at the next level unlike Hauser's, Howard, Ellenson. Him leaving makes more sense than garcia even. Just weird timing.