Sheek in the Portal?

[Florida Warrior]

Is there any chance that Sheek could still end up with Marquette? Maybe he tests out the portal and finds that MU is still his best option? Because he hasn't signed anywhere yet, but maybe they just want to give it some space to create better optics (poaching chatter)?

[wadesworld]

Is there any chance that Sheek could still end up with Marquette? Maybe he tests out the portal and finds that MU is still his best option? Because he hasn't signed anywhere yet, but maybe they just want to give it some space to create better optics (poaching chatter)?

Nothing is out of the equation in college athletics today, but it's almost certainly the latter.

[muwarrior69]

Because if you're always worried about what COULD happen, you'll never be happy. 

Why would I be worried? If the "big 3" stay or leave does not affect me what so ever. However, I am sure it is a concern facing the staff and athletic department juggling resources to keep all the players happy and the program competitive.

Obviously the staff did not believe Sheek was worth the cost. I am sure the "big 3" and all the other players and the staff will face that choice over the next year.

[BrewCity83]

That's if Marquette University can survive as an institution with him in it. People are saying that he's also responsible for the recent Milwaukee floods.

According to wire service reports, Caeden's massive dumpout after eating Real Chili did, in fact, clog the downtown sewers, which caused last week's flooding.

[tower912]

Inverse Trevor Mbakwe jokes.  Nice.

[JoanofArcMascot]

Am I the only one not ready to give up on Josh?  Especially with a 15-man roster?

Not at all. I'm a big believer in his ceiling. Can he come close enough to it this season to be a part of the rotation. Don't know. But he's already ahead of Hamilton in my mind, even with so much of his potential untapped. I'm glad Clark is staying.

[GOO]

Was Sheek ahead of Clark as the backup center? I have no information in either direction, but I've seen nothing to indicate that Sheek was a clear number one back up. Clark could have been ahead of him.

Clark showed that he could be at least disruptive on defense due to his size. Obviously a very limited sample size. They're definitely is potential there. Not sure that he has the fire in the belly - dog eat dog - mentality that's needed for success in college basketball. But I guess we'll find out in about 7 months.

[Galway Eagle]

Needs to stop camping as the world goes by, get out of bed, take a bath, and then go beyond for the NIL

Either that or his buddy who got all the gear for camping as the world goes by better get to billionaire status asap and get donating too!

[WhiteTrash]

Is there any chance that Sheek could still end up with Marquette? Maybe he tests out the portal and finds that MU is still his best option? Because he hasn't signed anywhere yet, but maybe they just want to give it some space to create better optics (poaching chatter)?

I've heard of a few in CFB enter the portal and return. Not common and I wouldn't hold my breath.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Was Sheek ahead of Clark as the backup center? I have no information in either direction, but I've seen nothing to indicate that Sheek was a clear number one back up. Clark could have been ahead of him.

Clark showed that he could be at least disruptive on defense due to his size. Obviously a very limited sample size. They're definitely is potential there. Not sure that he has the fire in the belly - dog eat dog - mentality that's needed for success in college basketball. But I guess we'll find out in about 7 months.

Am not sure if Sheek was ahead of Clark. Have mentioned this earlier. But I asked  a top donor last late October who was it that impressed him since he had seen them play. He said the 2 players who impressed him were Sheek and Nigel.

[MUDPT]

Is there any chance that Sheek could still end up with Marquette? Maybe he tests out the portal and finds that MU is still his best option? Because he hasn't signed anywhere yet, but maybe they just want to give it some space to create better optics (poaching chatter)?

Royce's dad confirmed the SLU story on Anonymous Eagle's FB page. What's interesting is IF the 5 year thing comes to fruition and Robbie Avila goes back to SLU, is the million dollar offer still there?

[rocky_warrior]

But he's already ahead of Hamilton in my mind,

Was Sheek ahead of Clark as the backup center?

Clark was ahead of Hamilton?  That's why Shaka barely played him by the end of the season?  I don't think you can message board chatter that into truth.

[The Sultan]

Was Sheek ahead of Clark as the backup center? I have no information in either direction, but I've seen nothing to indicate that Sheek was a clear number one back up. Clark could have been ahead of him.

Clark showed that he could be at least disruptive on defense due to his size. Obviously a very limited sample size. They're definitely is potential there. Not sure that he has the fire in the belly - dog eat dog - mentality that's needed for success in college basketball. But I guess we'll find out in about 7 months.

I don't think Clark showed much of anything on either side, and I don't think it's a "fire in the belly" issue.

[BM1090]

I don't think Clark showed much of anything on either side, and I don't think it's a "fire in the belly" issue.

I thought he showed a lot more than Caedin did from a potential standpoint. Some really good rim protection and finishing in very brief moments.

Not a shred of consistency though. Didn't look like he had any idea where to be

[WhiteTrash]

I thought he showed a lot more than Caedin did from a potential standpoint. Some really good rim protection and finishing in very brief moments.

Not a shred of consistency though. Didn't look like he had any idea where to be

Can we follow this up with an argument of who's the wealthiest person on food stamps topic? Maybe the most well read illiterate person? Or for movie buffs, the tallest citizen of Munchkin Land?

[panda]

I thought he showed a lot more than Caedin did from a potential standpoint. Some really good rim protection and finishing in very brief moments.

Not a shred of consistency though. Didn't look like he had any idea where to be

The best thing to happen to Clark is that his direct comparison is 18. The only thing Clark has going for him is the fact that he is on a d1 college basketball roster which will save him the embarrassment later on in life of saying yes to people asking if he played basketball at some point because he's so tall.

[brewcity77]

Is there any chance that Sheek could still end up with Marquette? Maybe he tests out the portal and finds that MU is still his best option? Because he hasn't signed anywhere yet, but maybe they just want to give it some space to create better optics (poaching chatter)?

I think it's unlikely but not impossible. If SLU brings back Robbie Avila as 5x5 and pulls the offer they made to Sheek, maybe all sides decide to mend fences.

I can't fault Sheek for going in the portal. That's an offer few kids his age would refuse. But if somehow he had the chance to pull his name out and return to the original NIL deal from Marquette, I'd be all about it.

[BM1090]

Can we follow this up with an argument of who's the wealthiest person on food stamps topic? Maybe the most well read illiterate person? Or for movie buffs, the tallest citizen of Munchkin Land?

I'll put it this way. I at least think there's a chance people could look foolish for writing off Clark.

I don't think anyone will look foolish for writing off Caedin.

[Johnny B]

Is there any chance that Sheek could still end up with Marquette? Maybe he tests out the portal and finds that MU is still his best option? Because he hasn't signed anywhere yet, but maybe they just want to give it some space to create better optics (poaching chatter)?

Do optics matter in this situation? Why do they care?

[Galway Eagle]

Do optics matter in this situation? Why do they care?

Because they want to make it look like no tampering

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Because they want to make it look like no tampering

Tampering?  Is that Rick Pitinos open strategy. 

Kidding aside has there been a case where someone got in trouble for this?

[Hards Alumni]

Tampering?  Is that Rick Pitinos open strategy. 

Kidding aside has there been a case where someone got in trouble for this?

[Galway Eagle]

Tampering?  Is that Rick Pitinos open strategy. 

Kidding aside has there been a case where someone got in trouble for this?

Someone said Iowa football just got hit but let's be honest. It's have to be egregious if the ncaa was going to enforce it

[Jay Bee]

Someone said Iowa football just got hit but let's be honest. It's have to be egregious if the ncaa was going to enforce it

Yeah.. the Big Ten just ... WROTE A LETTER ... to the NCAA, essentially asking for a normalized tampering period going forward. Highly unlikely anyone gets majorly stung for illegal tampering this year. The rules will soon change (and continue to be broken, with very few institutions getting into trouble).

[Badgerhater]

Yeah.. the Big Ten just ... WROTE A LETTER ... to the NCAA, essentially asking for a normalized tampering period going forward. Highly unlikely anyone gets majorly stung for illegal tampering this year. The rules will soon change (and continue to be broken, with very few institutions getting into trouble).

The only institution that the NCAA would go after is South Central Rhode Island State.