Transfers

[VUGrad1314]

Stull and Braun Hartfield were both in town earlier this week.

Any word on our chances with either or who else is involved?

[VUGrad1314]

Also speaking of HL Transfers are we in on Bryce Nze?

Speaking of transfers in general are we in on Eron Gordon?

Do we plan to use all three scholarships?

[VU2014]

Stull and Braun Hartfield were both in town earlier this week.

Any word on our chances with either or who else is involved?

If I had to take a guess Hartfield is the most likely guy to land here but any of the 3 is a possibility.

[VUGrad1314]

I'm cool with that. You can never have enough 3+D players.

[may know]

Stull would be a home run. I don't use that term lightly.

[FieldGoodie05]

Stull would be a home run. I don't use that term lightly.

He's a solid player.  I only saw him a few times, what makes him a home run?  This is not a sarcastic ask, just don't know much about him.

[IrishDawg]

Stull would be a home run. I don't use that term lightly.

He's a solid player.  I only saw him a few times, what makes him a home run?  This is not a sarcastic ask, just don't know much about him.

I don't know about a home run, but depending on the situation, he would be a great get for a number of teams.  If the situation allowed him to mostly be a spot up shooter and defensive rebounder, he can help out a team quite a bit.  If he's going to be looked to for a lot of scoring, particularly if the team he's on can't spread the floor and allow open lanes, then he is going to struggle.  In his role at Milwaukee, his best season was his Sophomore year, but even that year he was only a solid offensive player efficiency-wise (103.9 where 100 is average).  His biggest issue last year was his 2PFG% (36.6%), and he's never been very good at getting to the foul line.  He is a good 3 point shooter (38% for his career), and a good defensive rebounder for his size though.

In terms of a recruiting win, he'd be big for Valpo because of the other schools involved (Minnesota and Xavier for sure), and not just because he would give Valpo another scoring punch.  Plus grad transfers are great because they don't impact 2019 recruiting.

[VU2014]

IrishDawg, agree with everything. He'd be a very nice pick up for Valpo for multiple reasons. He's experienced, good 3pt shooter, good rebounder and as IrishDawg alluded to it would be an ideal scenario because it would free up a scholarship for the 2019 class. I probably wouldn't say a homerun, but he's a sure thing standing double with the chance to be a triple. He's not a guy who will consistently take over games with his play but he's a good player who would very likely play a big role his senior year at Valpo. I think he could shine at Valpo, especially when he has a much better supporting cast around him here.

I think Brock be a great fit here and he'd have a greater impact here then he would at the other schools showing interest. Fingers crossed he picked picks Valpo.

[M]

Maybe getting too excited here, but what does Joe Burton's last tweet mean??!!?  Maybe nothing, but maybe something....

[VU2014]

Maybe getting too excited here, but what does Joe Burton's last tweet mean??!!?  Maybe nothing, but maybe something....

https://twitter.com/jbuckets25/status/996105425136312321

[EddieCabot]

Maybe getting too excited here, but what does Joe Burton's last tweet mean??!!?  Maybe nothing, but maybe something....

        

[VU2014]

I'm not going to lie it feels like a long shot he comes back to Valpo but damn it would awesome! Either way I hope Joe finds the right fit somewhere.

https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/996117841127661569

[crusader05]

2 things that make me hopeful. It doesn't include any new highlights and it's all him in a Valpo uniform. You'd think if he was going elsewhere he'd have added some stuff or had nicer shots included because he would definitely have more stuff of him working out in a gym somewhere. Also, I will say this. If the dude decided to buckle down, work on his education at Valpo and want to stay here then good for him. he could have easily just quit and this shows work ethic or at least a dedication to the program and his team

[vu72]

That would be awesome!!!  There was a picture of Joe working out with some other dudes and he was sporting a Valpo shirt and the workout guy identified him as a Valpo guy.  Who knows.

In the meantime, should Valpo be pursuing this guy?  From nearby Holt, MI, a PF with great size and is transferring from Columbia so should be able to hack it academically. And, an ESPN 4 star!!

https://247sports.com/player/jaron-faulds-88009

[valpo64]

I must say in reference to any possible transfers to VU, the coaching staff is sure playing their cards close to the vest and understandingly so but it sure would be fun to know if we are close on anyone.

[NativeCheesehead]

If only we had an award-winning intrepid beat reporter to get to the bottom of this.......

[FieldGoodie05]

Maybe getting too excited here, but what does Joe Burton's last tweet mean??!!?  Maybe nothing, but maybe something....

Hypothetically say he is eligible again...he only has 1-year of eligibility left correct?  5-years from the first year with very very few exceptions?

[VUGrad1314]

This would have to increase our chances with Stull if true because it means we've got a real shot at contention. Then if we do well and possibly make a tournament run this could help us land our top 2019 targets. (Newman?) I might be getting carried away by optimism but this could be program changing.

[vu72]

Maybe getting too excited here, but what does Joe Burton's last tweet mean??!!?  Maybe nothing, but maybe something....

Hypothetically say he is eligible again...he only has 1-year of eligibility left correct? 5-years from the first year with very very few exceptions?

That is correct and where else could he go?  Unless he would play at a D2 or NAIA (Really??)  he would have to sit again at another D1.  I think you are correct on the number of years rule.  His Twitter page still proudly shows him in a Valpo uniform. 

If we can get Joe back then all bets are off.  We would have a title contender to be sure.  Come on Joe!  Get those credits done that you need!!  You can do it!!!!

[VUGrad1314]

If my memory serves, while Burton was at Oklahoma State, he tended to have some success against a certain team that we will play at least once this year if not twice... Just saying...

[FieldGoodie05]

Maybe getting too excited here, but what does Joe Burton's last tweet mean??!!?  Maybe nothing, but maybe something....

Hypothetically say he is eligible again...he only has 1-year of eligibility left correct? 5-years from the first year with very very few exceptions?

That is correct and where else could he go?  Unless he would play at a D2 or NAIA (Really??)  he would have to sit again at another D1.  I think you are correct on the number of years rule.  His Twitter page still proudly shows him in a Valpo uniform. 

If we can get Joe back then all bets are off.  We would have a title contender to be sure.  Come on Joe!  Get those credits done that you need!!  You can do it!!!!

If Joe qualified for another D1 doesn't he have to sit out the first semester and is eligible 2nd semester?

I'd think he'd be eligible full year if he came back to Valpo.  If so that's a bigger reason to be optimistic, no?  Not sure JB wants to sit out any longer with his eligibility dwindling...

[vu72]

https://twitter.com/aschalk94/status/995016411939508224

[FieldGoodie05]

https://twitter.com/aschalk94/status/995016411939508224

How long has Anthony Schalk had the pinned tweet about the Flight Brothers on his twitter feed?  Meaning it likely was taken down at some point and reinstalled "recently"?

[VUBBFan]

2 things that make me hopeful. It doesn't include any new highlights and it's all him in a Valpo uniform. You'd think if he was going elsewhere he'd have added some stuff or had nicer shots included because he would definitely have more stuff of him working out in a gym somewhere. Also, I will say this. If the dude decided to buckle down, work on his education at Valpo and want to stay here then good for him. he could have easily just quit and this shows work ethic or at least a dedication to the program and his team

I would not get too hopeful. I believe this is a clip that Anthony Schalk was putting together as a tribute to Joe's Valpo days.

[vu72]

2 things that make me hopeful. It doesn't include any new highlights and it's all him in a Valpo uniform. You'd think if he was going elsewhere he'd have added some stuff or had nicer shots included because he would definitely have more stuff of him working out in a gym somewhere. Also, I will say this. If the dude decided to buckle down, work on his education at Valpo and want to stay here then good for him. he could have easily just quit and this shows work ethic or at least a dedication to the program and his team

I would not get too hopeful. I believe this is a clip that Anthony Schalk was putting together as a tribute to Joe's Valpo days.

May be right BUT...What is with the "It's not over" quote and if it isn't over where else can he go and not sit?  Clearly he has the talent to play overseas right now but, I think the experts have told him he need more exposure at the college level.  That wouldn't include a D2 but would include games coming up against West Virginia, Loyola and the rest of the Valley.  Perhaps I am dreaming, I think we will know more fairly quickly.