Thread: '09 WI PF Jamil Wilson (Oregon Verbal)
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Old 05-29-2008, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoopfan View Post
Oh, I certainly don't believe that MU taking Jeronne Maymon is indicative of their position with Jamil, but I do believe that guaranteeing a starting spot might. Unfortunately, I haven't had the pleasure of seeing Maymon play, but I've heard great things from some who have. I have no doubt that he's on Wilson's level as a prospect. But when you've got stud in your backyard (Racine's close enough) who has thought very highly of your program for a long time, and would be a major statement for a program that very rarely (ever?) pulls in kids ranked in anyone's national top 10, it just doesn't make sense to guarantee a starting spot to another player at the same position. Of course, Jamil's commitment to Marquette is no sure thing, but with his professed desire to stay close to home, any objective analysis at this point would show Marquette as the favorite to land him. Getting Maymon is a great boost for the program (if he qualifies) but I'm amazed that Buzz didn't think he could pull Maymon in without guaranteeing a starting spot and alienating Wilson in the process.
Buzz Williams hasn't developed a reputation whether he's the used car salesman type coach, or a straight-shooter. One of Jeronne....errrr Tim....Maymon's stipulations were that he'd be promised a starting spot. Buzz making the promise sealed the deal with Maymon. Without it he's going to Baylor.

However, you can project Williams' philosophy and style, because he's a disciple of Crean. Crean recruited perimeter players and almost paid no attention to frontcourt. He's a small ball guy. The 2-4 positions are pretty much interchangeable to him, just like they are to Mike D'Antoni. So Maymon isn't blocking Wilson just by occupying one of those 3 spots.

But your point about alienating Wilson is a salient one. Recruiting is 100 percent perception.....0 percent reality. If Wilson perceives himself as being blocked, he's blocked. I don't know what he perceives, but Tuesday's announcement couldn't have helped. Regardless, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
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