James/Stevens

[GoldenEagles03]

I'd like to get back to this (because it's interesting to me).  It seems obvious Pitino (Sr) would be the poacher.   Freshman potential to be paid/poached:  Acaden Lewis, Najai Hines, Jamier Jones, Nigel James Jr., even Stefan Vaaks

But maybe I'm wrong and Shaka is trying to get Najai Hines and Stefan Vaaks.

Shaka strikes me as a guy that does it the natural way. As someone mentioned on here before, he seems more anti-Vaaks to me.

[wadesworld]

Shaka strikes me as a guy that does it the natural way. As someone mentioned on here before, he seems more anti-Vaaks to me.

Shaka strikes you as a lot of things, apparently. Grudge guy for sure.

[Billy Hoyle]

I'd like to get back to this (because it's interesting to me).  It seems obvious Pitino (Sr) would be the poacher.   Freshman potential to be paid/poached:  Acaden Lewis, Najai Hines, Jamier Jones, Nigel James Jr., even Stefan Vaaks

But maybe I'm wrong and Shaka is trying to get Najai Hines and Stefan Vaaks.

I saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.

[JoanofArcMascot]

Guards: James, Stevens, Portal, Walker, Norman, Johnston (redshirt).

Forwards: Parham, Owens, Egbuonu, Militec, Phillips (redshirt).

Centers: Portal, Pearson, Clark, Hamilton.

It was interesting hearing Tre Norman a few weeks ago on Shaka's radio show talking up Nash Walker. He compared his passing skills to Tyler Kolek, so he's obviously more than a great shooter. Via the portal a quick post defender who blocks shots and rebounds, plus a great scoring wing and Marquette is back in the tournament for the next three seasons at least.

[GoldenEagles03]

I saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.

If the quote is accurate, it's definitely the Johnnie's.

[PointWarrior]

If Marquette loses James to STJ, I am officially done with all of college basketball. 

I saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.

[Galway Eagle]

Would it be so hard to get a superstar center and get him a Camping World commercial from Lemonis?

They could have him "camping in the paint" blocking shots.

Lemonis isn't the ceo anymore. Max Wagner is. Lemonis still is a special adviser though.

[Shooter McGavin]

If Marquette loses James to STJ, I am officially done with all of college basketball. 

That would be tough to take.

[GoldenEagles03]

If Marquette loses James to STJ, I am officially done with all of college basketball. 

Why? Don't we also want really good players to join us?

Gotta give them a reason to stay and give them a reason to want to be here.

St. Johns has done that lately, Marquette has not. If Nigel stays, we are going to be an attractive destination for someone else's star.

[BM1090]

Nigel's not leaving

[MU82]

Nigel's not leaving

Agree. If Shaka's back (and he will be), Nigel's back, too.

[MUbiz]

I saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.

Who could the team be? Nova? PC and CU are probably losing/firing coaches and UConn (according to Dan Hurley) doesn't tamper.  UConn doesn't need a PG as Demery has eligibility. No one else could afford 4M.

Lewis from Nova going to NBA and they going after James? Also, Willard is a snake.

[Billy Hoyle]

Who could the team be? Nova? PC and CU are probably losing/firing coaches and UConn (according to Dan Hurley) doesn't tamper.  UConn doesn't need a PG as Demery has eligibility. No one else could afford 4M.

Lewis from Nova going to NBA and they going after James? Also, Willard is a snake.

I could see Nova. But I am more skeptical that number is legit, more an agent trying to set a market.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Who could the team be? Nova? PC and CU are probably losing/firing coaches and UConn (according to Dan Hurley) doesn't tamper.  UConn doesn't need a PG as Demery has eligibility. No one else could afford 4M.

Lewis from Nova going to NBA and they going after James? Also, Willard is a snake.

I've seen a couple Scoopers talk about Acaden Lewis going to the NBA, but not a single mock draft or big board mentions him.

People can go ahead and drop that speculation.

[MUbiz]

I've seen a couple Scoopers talk about Acaden Lewis going to the NBA, but not a single mock draft or big board mentions him.

People can go ahead and drop that speculation.

100% with you here - he needs at least another year to develop. I also have not seen any draft boards with Lewis on it for 2026 draft.

[MUbiz]

I could see Nova. But I am more skeptical that number is legit, more an agent trying to set a market.

Do we know if Nigel has an agent?

[Billy Hoyle]

Do we know if Nigel has an agent?

No idea, but it wouldn't be surprising if he did.

That said, it doesn't even need to be his agent saying that. These guys will put numbers out in public with no sources to provide leverage their own clients. "Word is another freshmen PG in the conference is getting $4 million, and my guy is just as good, so...."

With nothing regulating them, NIL agents at the top of the heap when it comes to being the sleaziest.