Big East Offseason Thread

Lacrosse has been growing in popularity in recent years. ACC and Big Ten both have lacrosse. Probably just a hopeful move by UConn to better position themselves for one of those conferences if they look to expand.

ACC has had lacrosse.

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Originally Posted by MU/Panther

ACC has had lacrosse.

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Do you mean the AAC?

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Originally Posted by MinnesotaJeb

Do you mean the AAC?

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No, I mean Atlantic Coast Conf. (ACC)

I wonder if Tyus Jones declaring for the draft could help persuade Dunn to stay another year at Providence. I think Jones would be drafted ahead of Dunn and that could push him to the late 1st round or possibly the 2nd if he declares.

I'm not sure your assumption that Jones would be drafted ahead of Dunn is correct.....http://www.si.com/nba/2015/04/16/201...mmanuel-mudiay

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2015/

Alex Kline ‏@TheRecruitScoop 4s4 seconds ago

Former Kansas State guard Marcus Foster announces he has committed to Creighton.

Good get for Creighton talent wise......wasn't he in trouble at KSU?

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Originally Posted by Markedman

Good get for Creighton talent wise......wasn't he in trouble at KSU?

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He clashed with Bruce Weber over playing point guard to prepare for his professional future. Creighton also recruited Foster out of high school, so they already had a relationship with him. Moderate gamble for Creighton, but likely necessary after missing out on kids like Matt McQuaid.

Brandon Sampson to LSU...tough one for SJU but with Rysheed Jordan back, doesn't sting quite as bad.

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Originally Posted by AlexJesswein

Brandon Sampson to LSU...tough one for SJU but with Rysheed Jordan back, doesn't sting quite as bad.

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Pushing Johnnies back a year, but I think they reel in Mustapha Heron and one of Temple Gibbs or Rawle Alkins in 2016. Also, sounds like they are making a late run at Malik Ellison, who is one of the better wing prospects still on the board for 2015.

DePaul will host Northwestern on Saturday 12/19/15. Part of a H/H series

Missouri State transfer Ron M'Vouika has committed to St. John's.

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Originally Posted by MU/Panther

Missouri State transfer Ron M'Vouika has committed to St. John's.

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Speaking of Missouri State...im wondering what's going on with Marcus Marshall.

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Originally Posted by AlexJesswein

Speaking of Missouri State...im wondering what's going on with Marcus Marshall.

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He is going to play at Nevada.

@TheDrewster35: Nigel Williams-Goss will be on his official visit at Providence this weekend. Looks like he will make a decision after.

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Originally Posted by Markedman

@TheDrewster35: Nigel Williams-Goss will be on his official visit at Providence this weekend. Looks like he will make a decision after.

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That would be a nice get for Providence, but I bet he ends up at UNLV.

Paradise Jam Bracket
http://paradisejam.com/2015-u-s-virg...ets-announced/

Great news for the Friars...... @WojYahooNBA: Yahoo Sources: Providence guard Kris Dunn, plans to return for his junior season. http://yhoo.it/1yQMOSv

In the Paradise Jam why wouldn't Florida State and South Carolina be on opposite sides?

Teams like Tulsa and Ohio are decent teams but 3 of 8 teams from big conferences in FSU, South Carolina & DePaul and all three are on the same side of the 8 team bracket.

Top bracket - Ohio, Tulsa, Indiana State, Norfolk State
Bottom Bracket - Hofstra, Florida State, DePaul, South Carolina

Hofstra has to be pretty bummed, but at least they're going to Paradise.

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Great news for the Friars...... @WojYahooNBA: Yahoo Sources: Providence guard Kris Dunn, plans to return for his junior season. http://yhoo.it/1yQMOSv

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That's great news for the Big East.

Josh Newman ‏@Joshua_Newman · 17m17 minutes ago
NBA scout on Dunn (cont.): "Give him the summer to develop a consistent jump shot, plus 2016 Draft is a little weaker."


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Josh Newman ‏@Joshua_Newman · 18m18 minutes ago
NBA scout on Dunn coming back: "Smart move, scouts want to see him have back-to/back solid seasons and remain healthy........

It's only a smart move if he's able to improve his jumper and stay healthy. He's taking a really big risk turning down guaranteed 1st round money with his injury history. Hope it works out well for him.

Providence Athletics now tweeting that Dunn hasn't decided yet...

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello 39s39 seconds ago
Villanova landed one of the best sit-out transfers on the market in Fordham's Eric Paschall: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...anova-wildcats …

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Providence Athletics now tweeting that Dunn hasn't decided yet...

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Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 45s45 seconds ago
Kris Dunn is returning to Providence, sources confirmed to ESPN. School will announce this afternoon.

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 15s15 seconds ago

Braeden Anderson told ESPN he will transfer to Seton Hall. also granted permission to play basketball and attend law school. So impressive.

Going by the way early NBC Top 25, the Gavitt Games set up playing better B1G schools than some think.

Big East plays 3 of the top 4 Big Ten Teams-
#12 Georgetown @ #3 Maryland
Creighton @ #15 Indiana
#18 Xavier @ #17 Michigan
DePaul @ Penn St

Nebraska @ #9 Villanova
Iowa @ #23 Marquette
Illinois @ Providence
Rutgers @ St John's

The only top 4 Big Ten team the Big East does not get this year is #7 Michigan St. #19 Wisconsin.

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Originally Posted by MU/Panther

Going by the way early NBC Top 25, the Gavitt Games set up playing better B1G schools than some think.

Big East plays 3 of the top 4 Big Ten Teams-
#12 Georgetown @ #3 Maryland
Creighton @ #15 Indiana
#18 Xavier @ #17 Michigan
DePaul @ Penn St

Nebraska @ #9 Villanova
Iowa @ #23 Marquette
Illinois @ Providence
Rutgers @ St John's

The only top 4 Big Ten team the Big East does not get this year is #7 Michigan St. #19 Wisconsin.

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I'd be absolutely shocked if we were actually ranked to start the season.

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Originally Posted by MU/Panther

Going by the way early NBC Top 25, the Gavitt Games set up playing better B1G schools than some think.

Big East plays 3 of the top 4 Big Ten Teams-
#12 Georgetown @ #3 Maryland
Creighton @ #15 Indiana
#18 Xavier @ #17 Michigan
DePaul @ Penn St

Nebraska @ #9 Villanova
Iowa @ #23 Marquette
Illinois @ Providence
Rutgers @ St John's

The only top 4 Big Ten team the Big East does not get this year is #7 Michigan St. #19 Wisconsin.

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Underclassmen coming back for another year sure helped the Gavitt Games.
LeVert for Michigan, would they be ranked without him?
Ferrell coming back to Indiana. They could be really good.
Smith Rivera back is huge for Georgetown.
Dunn deciding to come back and could be Big East player of the year.

@TheRecruitScoop: BREAKING: Seton Hall's Sterling Gibbs will transfer & will be eligible immediately.

Cheick Diallo announces for Kansas.
I was really hoping he would land at St. John's as that would have really got Mullin off to an outstanding start.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/cheick-...s/#more-134059

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Originally Posted by Goose85

Cheick Diallo announces for Kansas.
I was really hoping he would land at St. John's as that would have really got Mullin off to an outstanding start.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/cheick-...s/#more-134059

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I think the kid wanted St. John's, but his advisors had a different interest (wanted him at a power program). I believe that Mullin would have landed him if he was in the next class, as I expect the 2016 class to super strong for the Johnnies.

Mark Miller just predicted Trevor Anderson to Butler

Hope he is right.....I like Anderson and will be interested to follow his career. Butler looks like a good fit for him

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Originally Posted by Markedman

Mark Miller just predicted Trevor Anderson to Butler

Hope he is right.....I like Anderson and will be interested to follow his career. Butler looks like a good fit for him

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But, but, but...he and Hauser should walk on at UW according to some Badger fans!

@TheRecruitScoop: Pittsburgh transfer Durand Johnson has committed to St. John’s, reports @JonRothstein.

@UndercoverFriar: There's a strong chance Ed Cooley will be hiring former Wake Forest coach & his good friend Jeff Battle as an Assistant Coach #pcbb

@AdamZagoria: Breaking: Kansas State Transfer Jevon Thomas to Seton*Hall http://t.co/wGR2caI3CE

What a frickin' merry-go-round. Makes me dizzy. It's downright crazy.

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But, but, but...he and Hauser should walk on at UW according to some Badger fans!

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I like the one poster who continues to trash Marquette and it's academics and yet, wonders if Wisconsin coaches can watch a recruit platy while on a recruiting visit. The guy, we'll call him Malnourished Cat, is a real basketball rocket scientist.