Recruiting as of 12/15/24

[BCHoopster]

I think I am talking Elite top 50 kids!

[MuMark]

https://twitter.com/michalowskicbb/status/1650256490266075139?s=61&t=eADJOklzQmqzwlvZqJi03w

[JTJ3]

https://twitter.com/michalowskicbb/status/1650256490266075139?s=61&t=eADJOklzQmqzwlvZqJi03w

Great news.  Really like our chances here and a great fit at the 5 playing the same role Oso does now.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I'm optimistic that Parham will commit to Marquette.  Then Shaka can really go hard after Isaiah Abraham and Sir Mohammed.

[mugrad_89]

I'm optimistic that Parham will commit to Marquette.  Then Shaka can really go hard after Isaiah Abraham and Sir Mohammed.

I think it's between Pitt and Marquette, and I give the edge to Shaka.

[WhiteTrash]

I think it's between Pitt and Marquette, and I give the edge to Shaka.

But what does Crystal Ball say?

[MuMark]

But what does Crystal Ball say?

https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Basketball/CurrentTargetPredictions/

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

But what does Crystal Ball say?

It says Marquette's NIL will seal the deal. 

[Hards Alumni]

It says Marquette's NIL will seal the deal.

Hold on a minute, I was told you can't say that.

[Tha Hound]

https://twitter.com/heatcheckhoops/status/1650292601432469504?s=46&t=LCzMRL3ptlzrT-YJdOEoUg

2024 4🌟 Royce Parham (@RoyceParham) has picked up a crystal ball prediction for @MarquetteMBB via @247Sports. April 26th commitment date.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

https://twitter.com/andrew__slater/status/1650284197146230785?s=46&t=5FASZRHgruhjFLVJKu-4pQ

2025 5 star Joson Sanon potentially visiting MU in June (not sure if it would be official or unofficial)

[jfp61]

https://u1hoops.com/2023/04/22/around-the-country-in-2-minutes-next-up-c-o-2025-will-garlock-of-wisconsin-playground/

Quiet visit from a 6'11" 2025 prospect Will Garlock. He has the same high school coach as Shaka Smart.

[mugrad_89]

https://twitter.com/heatcheckhoops/status/1650292601432469504?s=46&t=LCzMRL3ptlzrT-YJdOEoUg

2024 4🌟 Royce Parham (@RoyceParham) has picked up a crystal ball prediction for @MarquetteMBB via @247Sports. April 26th commitment date.

Now two crystal balls for Marquette - we are officially screwed.  😳

[Jay Bee]

https://twitter.com/andrew__slater/status/1650284197146230785?s=46&t=5FASZRHgruhjFLVJKu-4pQ

2025 5 star Joson Sanon potentially visiting MU in June (not sure if it would be official or unofficial)

Not eligible for an official visit yet. Aug 1 at beginning of junior year is the earliest currently

[Skip Intro]

I think it's between Pitt and Marquette, and I give the edge to Shaka.

I think you're right - before the coaching change I might have put Penn State over MU and Pitt.

Pitt has a lot of roster flux right now, so there's really no way to know how good they'll be next season.  It's very possible that they'll be bad, especially as the rest of the ACC rights itself a bit.  Despite last season being a success, I don't think Capel is completely removed from the hot seat if they head back toward the bottom half of the ACC next year.  Shaka, on the other hand, has nothing but job security for the foreseeable future.  I'd imagine that is attractive to someone making a commitment 1+ years out.

[BCHoopster]

Since the pro game has changed, MU gives bigs the chance to play different positions and not stuck with a down low back to the basket player.  I see that as a big plus!

[Jay Bee]

I think you're right - before the coaching change I might have put Penn State over MU and Pitt.

Pitt has a lot of roster flux right now, so there's really no way to know how good they'll be next season.  It's very possible that they'll be bad, especially as the rest of the ACC rights itself a bit.  Despite last season being a success, I don't think Capel is completely removed from the hot seat if they head back toward the bottom half of the ACC next year.  Shaka, on the other hand, has nothing but job security for the foreseeable future.  I'd imagine that is attractive to someone making a commitment 1+ years out.

They were extremely old last year and still on the bubble til the end.

Back 2 hot seat soon

[WhiteTrash]

Gotta love the internet fan boards. I bounced over to a Pitt site to see what they say about Royce. One poster who has cooled on Royce (fair enough), went on to state that Pitt "should only be recruiting Top 50s". 

[jfp61]

Gotta love the internet fan boards. I bounced over to a Pitt site to see what they say about Royce. One poster who has cooled on Royce (fair enough), went on to state that Pitt "should only be recruiting Top 50s". 

The only top 50 player on that roster is Dior Johnson who was suspended indefinitely at the start of last year for assault and strangulation. Can't wait to see Capel play him next year to save his job for him.

[GoldenEagles03]

"Top performance by any Ohio prospect at EYBL session I was @WRA_Hoops wing @DamariusOwens1 in @TheCityRocks win over Team Thad. Owens had 33 points and was 6/6 from 3-point range, also grabbed 9 rebounds and made several impact defensive plays! Marquette is getting a good one!"

[WhiteTrash]

The only top 50 player on that roster is Dior Johnson who was suspended indefinitely at the start of last year for assault and strangulation. Can't wait to see Capel play him next year to save his job for him.

Sounds like a Chris Beard kind of playa.

[brewcity77]

Gotta love the internet fan boards. I bounced over to a Pitt site to see what they say about Royce. One poster who has cooled on Royce (fair enough), went on to state that Pitt "should only be recruiting Top 50s". 

Maybe top-50 in the state of Pennsylvania

[noblewarrior]

Marquette: "I really like Shaka Smart. He is next level. The stuff their program did this year was crazy. Everyone did not feel they were going to be too good but the season they had speaks for itself."

Excuse me, Sir.  Proceed to second article in link:

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/UAA-Session-I-Junior-stockriser-Sir-Mohammed-breaks-down-his-top-six-208872011/

[Skip Intro]

Gotta love the internet fan boards. I bounced over to a Pitt site to see what they say about Royce. One poster who has cooled on Royce (fair enough), went on to state that Pitt "should only be recruiting Top 50s". 

Most of the press here in Pittsburgh feel that Parham isn't going to Pitt - they're saying MU or X.  Their take is that if Pitt were the true choice, he would have been around games, etc., much more often.  I don't necessarily buy that, but do think that we have the edge tomorrow.

[WhiteTrash]

Most of the press here in Pittsburgh feel that Parham isn't going to Pitt - they're saying MU or X.  Their take is that if Pitt were the true choice, he would have been around games, etc., much more often.  I don't necessarily buy that, but do think that we have the edge tomorrow.

I hope he chooses MU, but it would be interesting to see the reaction to him choosing Pitt, being that he's not close to a top 50 guy.