We like what we see of Buzz as of now. We know he has to prove himself with his own recruits. So far his recruiting is landing top quality players, so that is good. If the program starts to slip too much over the next 3 to 4 years, he will be gone. MU, I think, is beyond tolerating a mediocre program like they had in the mid to late 80's and early 90's. $4 million per year, I doubt, but yes we can compete with the elites in terms of dollars. I don't recall what Crean was making but it was up there.
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Just today:
Marquette receives commitment from JUCO Guard Darius Johnson-Odom
No it's not an April Fools joke, Buzz Williams has done it again. Only days after many MU fans were disappointed to lose out on Darius Smith, Marquette has received a verbal commitment from Darius Johnson-Odom, one of the most sought after JUCO guards in the country. Johnson-Odom had interest from many top schools around the country including Pitt, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia.
Johnson-Odom averaged 21.6 points and 4.6 assists this year for Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, one of the top JUCO programs in the country. Originally thought to be a Class of 2010 prospect, according to Jeff Goodman from Fox Sports, Johnson-Odom recently received word that he is eligible and will have three years to play at Marquette.
....and our other recruits for next season, class rated second highest in the nation behind NC by this site:
hoopscooponline.com
2. MARQUETTE (35 Points)..........5 Recruits..........7.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(8) Erik Williams, 6'7, WF, Cypress (Cypress Springs) TX; (8) Junior Cadugon, 6'0, PG, Humble (Christian Life) TX; (8) Jeronne Maymon, 6'6, PF, Madison (Memorial) WI; (8) Dwight Buycks, 6'3, 2G, Indian Hills (JC) IA; (3) Brett Roseboro, 6'10, PF, Quakertown (H.S.) PA. |
