Oso officially declares for NBA draft

[CountryRoads]

Per his instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5jhMcGvVM8

[wadesworld]

Thank you, Oso.

[MUbiz]

Here it is on twitter: https://twitter.com/JackAlbrightMU/status/1777803685856157719/photo/1

[willie warrior]

Wish him the best.

[Zog from Margo]

What a class act! I will miss watching him play at MU.

Thanks, Oso, and best of luck!

[Dr. Blackheart]

Best center since Mac. 

[MuggsyB]

Good luck to Oso. 

[jutaw22mu]

Awesome!!!  Wish him all the success...truly fun to watch him develop here over the last 4 years.

[AlumKCof93]

Great representative of Marquette.  Best of luck - wish him all the best!

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Hope he crushes his workouts and wipes away any concerns from the tourney.  All it takes is one organization to fall in love with his skillset. 

[Uncle Rico]

Dung

[Goose]

I hope he knocks out of the park. Was fun to watch develop as a player and as a leader of men.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Best of luck Oso.  Lots of fun watching you these past few years.

[tower912]

Nothing but respect and appreciation.

[JustinLewisFanClubPres]

Will be very proud to watch Oso rep MU moving forward. Seems like he will have great success in whatever he does.

[Lennys Tap]

Outstanding player and from everything I ever saw an outstanding person. Best of luck  in the NBA and in all other pursuits. Oso will be very much missed.

[HowardsWorld]

1 more year would def help him as
I don’t see him being nba ready. I can see why you need to make the move.

[jeffreyweee]

Shame he has issues offensively in the tournament, but a fantastic player and human being who I'll always be rooting for. I don't think he'd benefit much from staying at MU for another year. I think he needs to get into an NBA offense and figure out how to exist there. I dont think MU would benefit from him sticking around and heaving midrange jumpers or 3s to try to develop that for the NBA. Do that in the G-league, or figure out a role for an NBA team.

[Uncle Rico]

1 more year would def help him as
I don’t see him being nba ready. I can see why you need to make the move.

What would one more year in college do for him?  Would Shaka change his offense for him?  He’s going to be 22 in July.  Staying another year to “get NBA ready” makes zero sense

[cheebs09]

It sounds like he will be a bigger loss off the court than on the court. And he's a really big loss on the court.

Hoping he has a lot of success in the draft process and ends up in a good spot.

[mugrad_89]

Best of luck to him - he’s a class act and great representative for Marquette.  And props to him for sticking around after Shaka was hired and helping to make the program relevant again.

[MU82]

The easy thing for Oso to do after the 2020-21 season would have been to take his talents elsewhere after he barely played as a freshman, but he believed in Shaka and Marquette (and vice versa). That was a big part of our program building a fantastic culture, and he went on to play a major role in two successful, entertaining seasons.

A great young man, one of the most unselfish players I've seen, and a testament to what hard work on the basketball court can accomplish.

One of my all-time Marquette faves. I wish him happiness and good fortune.

[RJax55]

What would one more year in college do for him?  Would Shaka change his offense for him?  He’s going to be 22 in July.  Staying another year to “get NBA ready” makes zero sense

Players only develop in college

[Daniel]

All the best Oso!  Proud to have had you at Marquette!

[Cream Biggums]

Wishing all the best. Great guy. As far as his Marquette legacy, he will be remembered for the most disappointing postseason performance in Marquette history

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Wishing all the best. Great guy. As far as his Marquette legacy, he will be remembered for the most disappointing postseason performance in Marquette history

Oh FFS….

[Pakuni]

Players only develop in college

Signed,
Jimmy Butler

[wadesworld]

Wishing all the best. Great guy. As far as his Marquette legacy, he will be remembered for the most disappointing postseason performance in Marquette history

Only by clowns.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Best of luck.  We will miss you Oso much.

[NickelDimer]

Best thing about kids not transferring is getting to see them grow. Where Oso started to where he finished is amazing. Good luck, Oso!

[Viper]

Wishing all the best. Great guy. As far as his Marquette legacy, he will be remembered for the most disappointing postseason performance in Marquette history

ah…most disappointing post season MU performance?…’78 1st rd vs Miami/Oh. Butch Lee was the star of that team and his legacy is just fine. Point being, Oso’s ‘legacy’…whatever it might be to whomever cares about such things, is fine too.

[Zog from Margo]

ah…most disappointing post season MU performance?…’78 1st rd vs Miami/Oh. Butch Lee was the star of that team and his legacy is just fine. Point being, Oso’s ‘legacy’…whatever it might be to whomever cares about such things, is fine too.

The legacy of 1978 was Pete Pavia. That POS.

[Tyler COLEk]

Farewell to a hell of a player. Rooting for a soft landing spot for Oso. Celtics?

Interesting that Kolek didn't announce simultaneously? 

[rocky_warrior]

Interesting that Kolek didn't announce simultaneously? 

You think they didn't talk about this?  lol

[wadesworld]

Farewell to a hell of a player. Rooting for a soft landing spot for Oso. Celtics?

Interesting that Kolek didn't announce simultaneously? 

Do teammates ever make group announcements when they’re declaring for the Draft? Can’t think of an example of that.

They should each do it when they’re ready.

[Tyler COLEk]

You think they didn't talk about this?  lol

I'm suggesting that two great teammates and friends surely would have coordinated their announcements for NBA draft eligibility...if both were indeed departing. Kolek returning for one last dance #DoneDeal

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Thanks Oso. You were one of the most fun players to watch in my lifetime. Looking forward to your NBA career!

[Miss Katie’s]

Thank you, Oso!  Watching your growth, unique skill set and unmatched leadership have been such a pleasure.  How incredibly awesome it has been to enjoy you in a Marquette uniform. 

[BM1090]

I'm suggesting that two great teammates and friends surely would have coordinated their announcements for NBA draft eligibility...if both were indeed departing. Kolek returning for one last dance #DoneDeal

I have no idea what TK is going to do, but it makes way more sense to me that they’d spread their announcements out by at least a day.

[lostpassword]

Possibly my favorite Omax moment:

https://twitter.com/MUWireSports/status/1634764906246332416?t=uH4lS5s9lRbVNJLBkFc3fw&s=19

Thank you, Oso.

[Herman Cain]

Congratulations Oso. Looking forward to watching you in The Association.

Was a very fun to player watch  and a great representative for MU Athletics. Will be earning a Masters Degree in his time at MU.

Love his unselfish attitude and court vision. Hopefully he gets with an organization who can utilize his skills.

 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Yes!!!

[oilcan]

Oso and Tyler should be back to play next year. I know they both graduated. But I want them to come back. And I'll get em in better shape.

[Superfan]

Oso, you are a great player and a phenomenal representative of MU.  I hope you’re as proud of your accomplishments, both on and off the court as we are.  You’ll be missed.  Here’s to a great future which you deserve!

[Daniel]

All the best to Oso!   He was a joy to watch develop and play and he was a great rep for Marquette,   Good luck, Oso!  We will miss you!

[Shooter McGavin]

Thank you Oso.  Having an above the rim player at the forward/center position was a pleasure to watch for the last two years.  Huge part of a consistent top 10-15 team for two years straight.  Well done. 

[tower912]

Thinking about how far he came.  38 minutes as a freshman.   Backing up Kur as a sophomore.   The concern about whether he could stand up to being a starting center in the Big East. 
   He surpassed any and all expectations.  With class, style, and dignity.    It has been a joy and a pleasure watching him grow and develop.   And from outside looking in, he appears to be a better person.   Thanks, Oso.

[jimmybutlerfanatic]

1 more year would def help him as
I don’t see him being nba ready. I can see why you need to make the move.

110%. Not an NBA ready player on the MU roster. Save this post and check back in 2 years, see who's actually on an NBA team. Likely will be Ben Gold.

[Uncle Rico]

110%. Not an NBA ready player on the MU roster. Save this post and check back in 2 years, see who's actually on an NBA team. Likely will be Ben Gold.

lol

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Farewell to a hell of a player. Rooting for a soft landing spot for Oso. Celtics?

Interesting that Kolek didn't announce simultaneously? 

Not interesting at all.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

110%. Not an NBA ready player on the MU roster. Save this post and check back in 2 years, see who's actually on an NBA team. Likely will be Ben Gold.

Tyler Kolek will be on an NBA roster in two years. Ben Gold will not be.

[dgies9156]

Oso was an incredible representative of our alma mater.

The work he put in to make himself stronger, better and more prepared for the NBA was only equaled by the work he had to put in to obtain a Masters of Business Administration.

We will miss him at MU but look forward to his accomplishments in the NBA and in his business career.

[CTWarrior]

Best center since Mac.

Best center since Chones.  I'd take Oso all day over Mac.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Best center since Chones.  I'd take Oso all day over Mac.

Completely different games, but I would agree.

[Viper]

Best center since Chones.  I'd take Oso all day over Mac.

I like Oso, and he was very good with this team…but I’d go w/Mac. His D, shot blocking and intimidation in the paint. Both were good for their respective teams, of course…each reaching a Sweet 16.

[GoldenEagles03]

Wishing all the best. Great guy. As far as his Marquette legacy, he will be remembered for the most disappointing postseason performance in Marquette history

No he will not. Good grief some of you are nuts.

[lawdog77]

No he will not. Good grief some of you are nuts.

Must have missed in the box score where Oso missed 27 3 pointers.

[MDMU04]

110%. Not an NBA ready player on the MU roster. Save this post and check back in 2 years, see who's actually on an NBA team. Likely will be Ben Gold.

It's a well established fact that not a single player, ever, in the history of the NBA has ever been selected on potential. Also, not a single player has ever gotten better once they leave college, where they do the entirety of their development.

[Markusquette]

Great improvement in his time here. Represented MU with class and had some big moments. I wish the end of the year finished the way it started for his benefit. Will be interesting to see if he gets drafted and/or sticks with an NBA squad. Also will be interesting to see if he develops a jump shot at some point. Best of luck, Oso!

[Avenue Commons]

Best of luck to Oso. Loved watching him grow in his time at Marquette. A great student-athlete as shown by his being the Big East Student Athlete of the Year this year.

And thanks to Wojo for recruiting Oso! A great holdover from Wojo's time.

[DienerTime34]

I truly hope whatever derailed his NCAA tournament performance was a minor physical injury and it doesn't impact his draft stock. It seemed to really limit his explosiveness, which you're gonna need if you can't shoot. As long as scouts look at that as the exception to the rule, or at least get an answer from him, I'd anticipate a late first-round pick.

[CTWarrior]

I like Oso, and he was very good with this team…but I’d go w/Mac. His D, shot blocking and intimidation in the paint. Both were good for their respective teams, of course…each reaching a Sweet 16.

Mac was a great help shot blocker.  He could be bullied and scored upon by his opposite number, and he wasn't particularly good at anything else because he didn't have great hands.

I keep going back to his junior year when O'Neill didn't even start him in the NCAA game against Big Country Reeves (and Mac proved him right by fouling out in 6 minutes off the bench)

I take two great years of Oso over one from Mac.

[BCHoopster]

Oso does not have an NBA game right now, perfect 2 way contract would be ideal for him, does not have a position right now, to small to be a center and does not have forward skills yet.  But his improvement and basketball skills are awesome, just needs a chance, do not see him drafted

[Dr. Blackheart]

JTA has made a NBA career as a point center. Oso is just a bigger version of that versatility.

[BCHoopster]

Sorry who is JTA?

[Its DJOver]

Sorry who is JTA?

Juan Toscano-Anderson.

[BCHoopster]

Juan Toscano-Anderson.

Totally different players!

[Viper]

JTA has made a NBA career as a point center. Oso is just a bigger version of that versatility.

JTA isn’t on a nba roster. A bunch of seasons in the backwater. A couple seasons in the nba, then the G, 10-day deals, now out. I suppose the checks didn’t bounce, a ring w/GS.

[wadesworld]

JTA isn’t on a nba roster. A bunch of seasons in the backwater. A couple seasons in the nba, then the G, 10-day deals, now out. I suppose the checks didn’t bounce, a ring w/GS.

He's made almost $5MM in NBA money, and whatever else he's made in different leagues.  He did very well.

[Uncle Rico]

He's made almost $5MM in NBA money, and whatever else he's made in different leagues.  He did very well.

Doesn’t fit the narrative

[Viper]

He's made almost $5MM in NBA money, and whatever else he's made in different leagues.  He did very well.

if he made that much..awesome!! And part of a title w/Curry & company.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Just want to echo all the great comments here recognizing the on and off court appreciation for Oso. Was in the middle for the best and most exciting MU offense I can recall. Good luck to him going forward.

[#UnleashSean]

Wishing all the best. Great guy. As far as his Marquette legacy, he will be remembered for the most disappointing postseason performance in Marquette history

Pretty sure Markus' Seton Hall, Murray state combo has anything topped.

[mileskishnish72]

Oso was a great Warrior. Good luck to him.