Marlon Martinez to MU

[TallTitan34]

https://x.com/joetipton/status/2085757872676454668?s=46

[MuMark]

Welcome to MU!

[MuMark]

Why Martinez picked Marquette
"It came down to fit and honesty," Martinez said. "Through the whole process, Marquette was straight up with me about where I fit, what they need from me, and what the path to real minutes looks like. They didn't just sell me a dream, they showed me a plan. When I visited, it felt like a place where I could grow as a player and a person, and my family felt that too. Family is everything in my culture, so that mattered."

What led to his trust in the Marquette coaching staff?

"Consistency," he said. "From the first call to the last visit, the message never changed. They watched my film and talked about specific things in my game, not just general stuff, so I knew they actually studied me. And they kept it real about what I need to improve. When a staff is honest about your weaknesses, that's when you know you can trust what they say about your strengths."

In his own words, what type of player is Marquette getting in Marlon Martinez?

"I'm a big guard who plays with pace and poise. I can score at all three levels, but I take pride in making the right read and getting my teammates involved. Defensively I compete every possession. I play with a chip because of where I come from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Dominicans play with heart, with joy, and with pride, and I bring all of that to the floor every night."

[wadesworld]

Awesome!  Welcome to MU!

[JakeBarnes]

LET'S GO!!!

[wadesworld]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwISJeJBFW0

Looks skilled and smooth.  Good looking shot, controls pace well.  A 6'4" lead guard is nice.

[tower912]

Welcome, young man.

[Scoop Snoop]

LET'S GO!!!

Or, as Martinez said...VAMOS!

[SoCalEagle]

Welcome, Marlon!!!

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Why Martinez picked Marquette
"It came down to fit and honesty," Martinez said. "Through the whole process, Marquette was straight up with me about where I fit, what they need from me, and what the path to real minutes looks like. They didn't just sell me a dream, they showed me a plan. When I visited, it felt like a place where I could grow as a player and a person, and my family felt that too. Family is everything in my culture, so that mattered."

What led to his trust in the Marquette coaching staff?

"Consistency," he said. "From the first call to the last visit, the message never changed. They watched my film and talked about specific things in my game, not just general stuff, so I knew they actually studied me. And they kept it real about what I need to improve. When a staff is honest about your weaknesses, that's when you know you can trust what they say about your strengths."

In his own words, what type of player is Marquette getting in Marlon Martinez?

"I'm a big guard who plays with pace and poise. I can score at all three levels, but I take pride in making the right read and getting my teammates involved. Defensively I compete every possession. I play with a chip because of where I come from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Dominicans play with heart, with joy, and with pride, and I bring all of that to the floor every night."

Impressive answers from him - nice to get some insight into Marquette's approach.

[Uncle Rico]

Eh, not from Wisconsin.

[Stretchdeltsig]

6'5" guards that can shoot will win games.

[tower912]

Sounds like another high character young man who values relationships and growth.   Welcome aboard!

[Shooter McGavin]

Great news!  Looks like a smooth shot.  Hopefully brings the T to the TRGV!

[BM1090]

Looks like a guy who could be a good second or third scorer with a high floor. I'm onboard.

[wadesworld]

No, I don't expect him to blow up in the same way.  But his game reminds me of Keaton Wagler.

Also, some MU fans will be happy to see some mid range jumpers in there!

[mileskishnish72]

Loved his quotes Hope his MU career lives up to them.

[MuMark]

👀

https://x.com/darioskic/status/2058213957718954230?s=61

[Pakuni]

Eh, not from Wisconsin.

Another foreigner taking an American's job.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Eh, not from Wisconsin.

The Dominican Republic is way too hot for a quarter zip.  Waste of resources.  Should be recruiting Colfax instead.

[tower912]

Too easy.  For the next few days, let us celebrate MU landing MM instead of mocking Viper.   I am excited about this kid.  I half wish he could reclassify.

[MuggsyB]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwISJeJBFW0

Looks skilled and smooth.  Good looking shot, controls pace well.  A 6'4" lead guard is nice.

KABOOM!!!  LFG!!

[Scoop Snoop]

KABOOM!!!  LFG!!

VAMOS!!

[JakeBarnes]

Looks smooth as a scorer. Love that he can play both on and off ball--fits shakas mold of all guards being ballhandlers.

[The Sultan]

Too easy.  For the next few days, let us celebrate MU landing MM instead of mocking Viper.   I am excited about this kid.  I half wish he could reclassify.

Ah. Preachy tower is back...

[tower912]

Ah. Preachy tower is back...

To go along with pedantic douche Sultan.

[The Sultan]

To go along with pedantic douche Sultan.

Amen brother. But I never left.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Welcome Marlon!

[Jockey]

Ah. Preachy tower is back...

You just had to egg him on, Tower. You know he only argues when provoked   

[tower912]

Amen brother. But I never left.

You should try it.   I find it peaceful and refreshing.

Anyway, welcome, young Mr. Martinez.

Shaka must be into sport fishing, because he landed a....

[The Sultan]

You should try it.   I find it peaceful and refreshing.

You should do it more often.

[tower912]

And miss out on your sparkling bon mots?

I miss the dopamine when I am gone.

[Scoop Snoop]

Shaka must be into sport fishing, because he landed a....

Shaka loves Marlon Brando movies. He made Martinez an offer that he couldn't refuse.

[Zog from Margo]

Eh, not from Wisconsin.

If he had been, he and the staff would have made a mutual decision for him to go elsewhere.

[wadesworld]

If he had been, he and the staff would have made a mutual decision for him to go elsewhere.

His AAU team would've required him to go to a Nike program...

[JakeBarnes]

Pimpo is gonna be good for us. I'm amped about this signing.

[muwarrior69]

https://x.com/joetipton/status/2085757872676454668?s=46

Is this a "verbal" commit or has he signed his grant in aid contract and has fully committed since we have one open roster spot.

[The Sultan]

Is this a "verbal" commit or has he signed his grant in aid contract and has fully committed since we have one open roster spot.

He can't sign until November 11.

[Jay Bee]

Is this a "verbal" commit or has he signed his grant in aid contract and has fully committed since we have one open roster spot.

Word is Bond.

[Uncle Rico]

Is this a "verbal" commit or has he signed his grant in aid contract and has fully committed since we have one open roster spot.

He's chosen the school.  Everything else is secondary.

[Jay Bee]

He's chosen the school.  Everything else is secondary.

Not even secondary. Not even relevant.

Shaka y Marlon sellaron su pacto con sangre

[Uncle Rico]

Not even secondary. Not even relevant.

Shaka y Marlon sellaron su pacto con sangre

#fakenews #lies

School first

[TSmith34, Inc.]

For the next few days, let us celebrate MU landing MM instead of mocking Viper.

We can multitask

[Daniel]

Word is Bond.

James Bond.

[rocky_warrior]

Welcome Marlon!

Updated the scholarship table to the best of my knowledge*
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=scholarship

* Assuming only 1 year for Fru, don't really know the scholarship status of Crowdis or Brenn

[The Sultan]

Welcome Marlon!

Updated the scholarship to the best of my knowledge*
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=scholarship

* Assuming only 1 year for Fru, don't really know the scholarship status of Crowdis or Brenn

A couple things. First players will now have five years. There are no redshirts.

Second, there are roster limits of 15 now. Scholarships don't matter. Not that I think you should change it, but it's more like a "Roster Table" than a scholarship table.

Apparently Brenn is a holdover from back in the walk-on days. So while he is on the roster, he doesn't count toward the 15 player limit.

[rocky_warrior]

A couple things. First players will now have five years. There are no redshirts.

Second, there are roster limits of 15 now. Scholarships don't matter. Not that I think you should change it, but it's more like a "Roster Table" than a scholarship table.

Apparently Brenn is a holdover from back in the walk-on days. So while he is on the roster, he doesn't count toward the 15 player limit.

Yup, understand.  But until I see all that in action with how Shaka runs his roster, I'm leaving it as is.  Also - with possible the exception of Fru, I think everyone is in their correct class (because previous RS years are still counted).

[WhiteTrash]

A couple things. First players will now have five years. There are no redshirts.

Second, there are roster limits of 15 now. Scholarships don't matter. Not that I think you should change it, but it's more like a "Roster Table" than a scholarship table.

Apparently Brenn is a holdover from back in the walk-on days. So while he is on the roster, he doesn't count toward the 15 player limit.

Scholarships apply to students not professional basketball players. 

[Billy Hoyle]

Word is Bond.