Recruiting as of 6/15/24

[jfp61]

Is MU going to over recruit scholarships again?  This will be interesting.  I see 3 for 2024, have two, who takes the last one?

Not even close? We have one vacant scholarship for next year. plus... Omax, Oso, and likely Kolek. Thats 4 available spots.

I don't think omax is staying next year, let alone for two years.

(also if the staff wanted too they could probably sign 5 and over recruit by 1)

[El Guerrero 2]

I suspect Shaka will make a habit of over signing by one. He doesn’t seem interested in the portal but he’s going to be losing kids each year to it. There’s 13 schollies and only 10 spots of PT; in todays age that means 2-3 transfers every year.

[StillWarriors]

Shaka also offered 6-10 Kai Rogers from Wauwatosa West.


https://twitter.com/kairogers_12/status/1651335371114905602?t=lW0fIU3dill75pFcjRokRw&s=19

Very impressive for such a big kid. Seems like he would be a great fit for Shaka's system.

[willie warrior]

Shaka offered Will Garlock from Middleton today,  2025 big.  Moves really well, really coordinated for a 6'11 HS soph, which we all know is the #1 attribute Shaka looks for from his bigs.

Has anybody seen this kid play? Like the height. can he be a good rim protector? And what competition has he played against?

[Uncle Rico]

Has anybody seen this kid play? Like the height. can he be a good rim protector? And what competition has he played against?

I watched him play

[MUchamp22]

For those curious below is a list of MU 2024 commits/targets and when they play in the EYBL this weekend. I just looked at the EYBL (this means you won’t see Sir Mohammed) because you can actually watch the games on Twitch. The Court # correlates with the stream # for those who want to watch. (All times are CST)

Damarius Owens - City Rocks #32
4/28 - Florida Rebels* - 8pm - Court 5
4/29 - Phenom University* - 12pm - Court 4
4/29 - Team United - 6pm - Court 5
4/30 - Meanstreets - 10:30am - Court 2

Royce Parham - Team Durant #22
4/28 - PSA Cardinals - 9:30pm - Court 1
4/29 - Mokan Elite - 12pm - Court 2
4/29 - Team Melo - 9pm - Court 4
4/30 - Livon - 1:30pm - Court 2

Kon Knueppel - Phenom U #33 (hurt?)
4/28 - NW Rotary Rebels - 5pm - Court 3
4/29 - City Rocks* - 12pm - Court 4
4/29 - Team Thad - 6pm - Court 2
4/30 - New York Rens - 3pm - Court 1

Marcus Allen - Florida Rebels #4(just offered)
4/28 - City Rocks* - 8pm - Court 5
4/29 - Team Thad - 10:30am - Court 1
4/29 - NW Rotary Rebels - 6pm - Court 3
4/30 - All Ohio - 10:30am - Court 1

* - means a game versus another MU recruit

I don’t know every recruit so I could’ve missed someone, but let me know and I can add them!

[The Equalizer]

Not even close? We have one vacant scholarship for next year. plus... Omax, Oso, and likely Kolek. Thats 4 available spots.

I don't think omax is staying next year, let alone for two years.

(also if the staff wanted too they could probably sign 5 and over recruit by 1)

Oso and Kolek (and OMax) still have their Covid year option next year.

Their scholarships aren't vacant next year (24-25) unless they choose not to exercise that option (or the highly unlikely event that Shaka tells them he's not renewing them).

[MarquetteDano]

For those curious below is a list of MU 2024 commits/targets and when they play in the EYBL this weekend. I just looked at the EYBL (this means you won’t see Sir Mohammed) because you can actually watch the games on Twitch. The Court # correlates with the stream # for those who want to watch. (All times are CST)

Damarius Owens - City Rocks #32
4/28 - Florida Rebels* - 8pm - Court 5
4/29 - Phenom University* - 12pm - Court 4
4/29 - Team United - 6pm - Court 5
4/30 - Meanstreets - 10:30am - Court 2

Royce Parham - Team Durant #22
4/28 - PSA Cardinals - 9:30pm - Court 1
4/29 - Mokan Elite - 12pm - Court 2
4/29 - Team Melo - 9pm - Court 4
4/30 - Livon - 1:30pm - Court 2

Kon Knueppel - Phenom U #33 (hurt?)
4/28 - NW Rotary Rebels - 5pm - Court 3
4/29 - City Rocks* - 12pm - Court 4
4/29 - Team Thad - 6pm - Court 2
4/30 - New York Rens - 3pm - Court 1

Marcus Allen - Florida Rebels #4(just offered)
4/28 - City Rocks* - 8pm - Court 5
4/29 - Team Thad - 10:30am - Court 1
4/29 - NW Rotary Rebels - 6pm - Court 3
4/30 - All Ohio - 10:30am - Court 1

* - means a game versus another MU recruit

I don’t know every recruit so I could’ve missed someone, but let me know and I can add them!

Thanks for putting this together.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Oso and Kolek (and OMax) still have their Covid year option next year.

Their scholarships aren't vacant next year (24-25) unless they choose not to exercise that option (or the highly unlikely event that Shaka tells them he's not renewing them).

If those players comeback for their covid years, somebody else will transfer.  If Kolek is back, then Sean Jones likely transfers.  If Oso is back, Gold likely transfers.

Don't worry about the numbers.  Things have a way of working themselves out.

[shoothoops]

For those curious below is a list of MU 2024 commits/targets and when they play in the EYBL this weekend. I just looked at the EYBL (this means you won’t see Sir Mohammed) because you can actually watch the games on Twitch. The Court # correlates with the stream # for those who want to watch. (All times are CST)

Damarius Owens - City Rocks #32
4/28 - Florida Rebels* - 8pm - Court 5
4/29 - Phenom University* - 12pm - Court 4
4/29 - Team United - 6pm - Court 5
4/30 - Meanstreets - 10:30am - Court 2

Royce Parham - Team Durant #22
4/28 - PSA Cardinals - 9:30pm - Court 1
4/29 - Mokan Elite - 12pm - Court 2
4/29 - Team Melo - 9pm - Court 4
4/30 - Livon - 1:30pm - Court 2

Kon Knueppel - Phenom U #33 (hurt?)
4/28 - NW Rotary Rebels - 5pm - Court 3
4/29 - City Rocks* - 12pm - Court 4
4/29 - Team Thad - 6pm - Court 2
4/30 - New York Rens - 3pm - Court 1

Marcus Allen - Florida Rebels #4(just offered)
4/28 - City Rocks* - 8pm - Court 5
4/29 - Team Thad - 10:30am - Court 1
4/29 - NW Rotary Rebels - 6pm - Court 3
4/30 - All Ohio - 10:30am - Court 1

* - means a game versus another MU recruit

I don’t know every recruit so I could’ve missed someone, but let me know and I can add them!

Isaiah Abraham and his cousin (not an MUBB target) Patrick Ngonbo are playing the Legacy Park event U17 Team Takeover this weekend as well.

Their schedule is at the bottom of this link:

https://nikeeyb.com/schedules

[The Equalizer]

If those players comeback for their covid years, somebody else will transfer.  If Kolek is back, then Sean Jones likely transfers.  If Oso is back, Gold likely transfers.

That's fine.

My point is that it's wrong to say we have an open scholarship for next year. We're one over right now, and therefore we already know that someone will have to leave. 

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

That's fine.

My point is that it's wrong to say we have an open scholarship for next year. We're one over right now, and therefore we already know that someone will have to leave.

I don't assume anyone comes back for their covid year.  They have to opt in, not opt out, in my mind.  By opting in, they would likely cause a domino effect of someone else leaving, thus creating the necessary spot(s).

But I don't think we have to worry about that.  O-Max might already be gone for good, but if he comes back O-Max will almost surely turn pro next year.  Oso should be positioned to go pro next year as well.  Kolek has the best chance of returning for a fifth year, but even he might be ready for a two way contract next year.  It wouldn't surprise me to see his NBA stock take off next year and maybe even get drafted in the 2nd round.

Anyway I look at it, I'm not concerned about "open" scholarships.  Rosters are so fluid from year to year, Shaka will easily get under the 13 scholarship limit somehow.

[lawdog77]

I don't assume anyone comes back for their covid year.  They have to opt in, not opt out, in my mind.  By opting in, they would likely cause a domino effect of someone else leaving, thus creating the necessary spot(s).

But I don't think we have to worry about that.  O-Max might already be gone for good, but if he comes back O-Max will almost surely turn pro next year.  Oso should be positioned to go pro next year as well.  Kolek has the best chance of returning for a fifth year, but even he might be ready for a two way contract next year.  It wouldn't surprise me to see his NBA stock take off next year and maybe even get drafted in the 2nd round.

Anyway I look at it, I'm not concerned about "open" scholarships.  Rosters are so fluid from year to year, Shaka will easily get under the 13 scholarship limit somehow.

yes, worst case scenario, be the difference will pay for the 14th player's tuition

[TSmith34, Inc.]

yes, worst case scenario, be the difference will pay for the 14th player's tuition

That's Marquette University's official NIL, isn't it?

[StillAWarrior]

That's Marquette University's official NIL, isn't it?

[bilsu]

If those players comeback for their covid years, somebody else will transfer.  If Kolek is back, then Sean Jones likely transfers.  If Oso is back, Gold likely transfers.

Don't worry about the numbers.  Things have a way of working themselves out.

I think the transfer out are more likely to come from this year's incoming class, because they are going to find playing time hard to come by. They will not play much for two years, if our seniors use their covid years.

[BCHoopster]

Ron Holland Texas recruit just recommitted sounds perfect replacement for Omax, Shaka May know him!

[JTJ3]

Shaka starts the weekend watching WI PGC 16s (Kai Rodgers, Will Garlock, Amari Allen) and then Sir's 1st game right after that.  I think its safe to say Sir is the priority for 2024 now.

[Viper]

yes, worst case scenario, be the difference will pay for the 14th player's tuition

who is contributing $ to BeThe Difference?

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Ssssshhhh, you'll scare away the fish

[JTJ3]

Damarius Owens vs Kon this afternoon at the EYBL.  Will be interesting to see if they match up directly.

[GoldenDieners32]

Owens playing pretty well

[Ben Golds Five]

But if he just recommitted then we don't have a chance.

Ron Holland Texas recruit just recommitted sounds perfect replacement for Omax, Shaka May know him!

[BCHoopster]

De committed

[panda]

*Uncommitted