Recruiting as of 12/15/24

[Elonsmusk]

Agreed.  The culture he has built in a short period of time is pretty amazing.

Shaka's vision to focus on development from within, and not prioritizing NIL dollars/transfer portal recruiting over our guys was brilliant.  His relationships, growth, victory, culture isn't lip service.  It is evidently clear from listening to current players in the program, and those coming into the program just how much that culture permeates throughout the program.

Shaka has differentiated MU quite well from any other high major school by not hitting the portal, and that is resonating with recruits.  I feel like all of our signings have mentioned the fact that MU invests in its players and isn't active in the transfer portal.

Shaka personifies excellence, and is about as sharp and talented as it gets in general, and particularly in regard to leadership.  MU is so fortunte to have Shaka. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If Ward commits let's say, lineup then

Gold
Ward
Owens
Ross
James or Stevens

Interesting??

Knowing Shaka,  I wouldn't anticipate freshmen starting when theres a fourth year player and four third year players available. I also wouldn't sleep on Parham. Maybe Ward is that good, but Id expect two starting spots to go to Sean/Tre/Zaide

[MUbiz]

Knowing Shaka,  I wouldn't anticipate freshmen starting when theres a fourth year player and four third year players available. I also wouldn't sleep on Parham. Maybe Ward is that good, but Id expect two starting spots to go to Sean/Tre/Zaide

TAMU is correct and does know ball yet again confirmed.

[tower912]

Knowing Shaka,  I wouldn't anticipate freshmen starting when theres a fourth year player and four third year players available. I also wouldn't sleep on Parham. Maybe Ward is that good, but Id expect two starting spots to go to Sean/Tre/Zaide

Indeed.

[Johnny B]

I like Shaka as much as the next guy, but let's chill on the adulation. These last
Few pages are a slobber fest

[MU82]

Knowing Shaka,  I wouldn't anticipate freshmen starting when theres a fourth year player and four third year players available. I also wouldn't sleep on Parham. Maybe Ward is that good, but Id expect two starting spots to go to Sean/Tre/Zaide

I agree. But I also think Shaka is open-minded enough to start (or at least give significant PT) to a freshman who truly merits it. Just 2 years ago, Ross had lots of games in which he received 20 and even 25 minutes. Could be Owens this season, could be Ward next season. Or not. We'll see!

[tower912]

I agree. But I also think Shaka is open-minded enough to start (or at least give significant PT) to a freshman who truly merits it. Just 2 years ago, Ross had lots of games in which he received 20 and even 25 minutes. Could be Owens this season, could be Ward next season. Or not. We'll see!

Two years ago, the only bench players were freshmen (Gold, Ross, SJones) and Joplin.  So, yes the freshmen played.

[Viper]

Shaka's vision to focus on development from within, and not prioritizing NIL dollars/transfer portal recruiting over our guys was brilliant.  His relationships, growth, victory, culture isn't lip service.  It is evidently clear from listening to current players in the program, and those coming into the program just how much that culture permeates throughout the program.

Shaka has differentiated MU quite well from any other high major school by not hitting the portal, and that is resonating with recruits.  I feel like all of our signings have mentioned the fact that MU invests in its players and isn't active in the transfer portal.

Shaka personifies excellence, and is about as sharp and talented as it gets in general, and particularly in regard to leadership.  MU is so fortunte to have Shaka.

...'culture' is mentioned a lot. What does that mean, exactly?

[tower912]

The recruits have indicated that it is clear that the coaches care about them as people, not commodities.   Also, the commitment to developing their recruits and eschewing the portal has been mentioned.  The family feeling.

[Shooter McGavin]

The recruits have indicated that it is clear that the coaches care about them as people, not commodities.   Also, the commitment to developing their recruits and eschewing the portal has been mentioned.  The family feeling.

That sums it up pretty well.  Add on winning/victory and its complete.

[MU82]

Two years ago, the only bench players were freshmen (Gold, Ross, SJones) and Joplin.  So, yes the freshmen played.

True. And I stand by my thesis that if, say, Owens is one of our top 5, 6, 7 players this season, Shaka will give him PT that will reflect that. Shaka won't keep him tethered to the bench "just because." Hopefully Owens proves me right!

[BCHoopster]

True. And I stand by my thesis that if, say, Owens is one of our top 5, 6, 7 players this season, Shaka will give him PT that will reflect that. Shaka won't keep him tethered to the bench "just because." Hopefully Owens proves me right!

Since Owens looks like a player that can sub at the 2,3,and 4 I see him as at least 20-25 minutes a game

[tower912]

I agree about Owens.  Somebody has to be the back up 3-4.  He is the most likely prospect.   I hope we have seen the last of the 4 guard sets.

[We R Final Four]

Since Owens looks like a player that can sub at the 2,3,and 4 I see him as at least 20-25 minutes a game

I would be absolutely shocked if Owens played "at least" 25 min/game.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

...'culture' is mentioned a lot. What does that mean, exactly?

https://marquettewire.org/4108736/sports/meet-the-26-page-culture-document-shaka-smart-uses-to-cultivate-championship-success/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I agree. But I also think Shaka is open-minded enough to start (or at least give significant PT) to a freshman who truly merits it. Just 2 years ago, Ross had lots of games in which he received 20 and even 25 minutes. Could be Owens this season, could be Ward next season. Or not. We'll see!

Owens will get a lot of minutes this season. I'm just taking starting.  Shaka seems to use it to reward his veterans.

I agree about Owens.  Somebody has to be the back up 3-4.  He is the most likely prospect.   I hope we have seen the last of the 4 guard sets.

I thought that too but I think the staff see him more as a guard. I think they would say they have a 4 guard set when owens is in there.

[Stretchdeltsig]

If Cam cones, Shaka will play him as a four year player.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If Cam cones, Shaka will play him as a four year player.

Shaka doesn't really have a say in the matter. Our entire team could tell Shaka "we want to go pro" and there isn't anything Shaka can do about it. In fact, Shaka would celebrate it.

One day you're going to have to tell us which player leaving early hurt you so badly. Like 90% of your posts are criticizing players who leave early for the NBA.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

If Cam cones, Shaka will play him as a four year player.

Are Cam cones a new Shake Shack promo?

[The Sultan]

Shaka's vision to focus on development from within, and not prioritizing NIL dollars/transfer portal recruiting over our guys was brilliant.  His relationships, growth, victory, culture isn't lip service.  It is evidently clear from listening to current players in the program, and those coming into the program just how much that culture permeates throughout the program.

Shaka has differentiated MU quite well from any other high major school by not hitting the portal, and that is resonating with recruits.  I feel like all of our signings have mentioned the fact that MU invests in its players and isn't active in the transfer portal.

Shaka personifies excellence, and is about as sharp and talented as it gets in general, and particularly in regard to leadership.  MU is so fortunte to have Shaka. 

Agreed on all counts. I think the coming seasons are going to be really, really special.

[DoctorV]

Shaka doesn't really have a say in the matter. Our entire team could tell Shaka "we want to go pro" and there isn't anything Shaka can do about it. In fact, Shaka would celebrate it.

One day you're going to have to tell us which player leaving early hurt you so badly. Like 90% of your posts are criticizing players who leave early for the NBA.

Probably Vander Orange

[Stretchdeltsig]

Shaka doesn't really have a say in the matter. Our entire team could tell Shaka "we want to go pro" and there isn't anything Shaka can do about it. In fact, Shaka would celebrate it.

One day you're going to have to tell us which player leaving early hurt you so badly. Like 90% of your posts are criticizing players who leave early for the NBA.

Like Shaka I lime and prefer student athletes as opposed to "one and dones." Don't you agree?

[The Sultan]

Like Shaka I lime and prefer student athletes as opposed to "one and dones." Don't you agree?

I prefer winning basketball games. It doesn't matter to me the method. There is nothing inherently wrong with one and dones.

But Shaka feels like he is building a competitive advantage through this model. If it works, it's OK with me.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Like Shaka I lime and prefer student athletes as opposed to "one and dones." Don't you agree?

I didn't say Ward was a one and done, i said he was potentially a two and through or three and free. And Shaka has had four players leave early for the NBA and he's celebrated each of them.

Like Shaka I like and prefer student athletes that are talented enough to declare for the NBA early. Don't you agree?

[bilsu]

I prefer winning basketball games. It doesn't matter to me the method. There is nothing inherently wrong with one and dones.

But Shaka feels like he is building a competitive advantage through this model. If it works, it's OK with me.

You can prefer what you want. However, Marquette is rarely in consideration for landing a one and done (generally top 10 or 15).
How many top 40 players has MU signed this century?