Lance Allan sat down with current Marquette student and current Digital Intern Kevin Wells to talk about the blow to the program: Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Thats gone up in flames now; only disheartening questions remain. "What other people say, that shouldn't matter. Knowing the boys as long as I have, things have gone very well for them in Marquette and theyve enjoyed their time there. MILWAUKEE -- Today is a hard day to be a Marquette Basketball fan, as Sam and Joey Hauser are leaving the University. But as much as it appears the Badgers would love to have the Hausers join the roster, the Marquette family they are leaving behind is sad to see them go. Virginia and Wisconsin emerged as the initial frontrunners, with thebrothers' sharing a connection to Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, who is from their hometown of Stevens Point, Wisc. 1 in CBS Sports' Top 25 And 1 heading into the upcoming season. When it makes more sense to assume there are problems, thats a problem itself. This decision comes days after Markus Howard said he would return for his senior season. The brothers had originally planned to continue playing as a pair after leaving Marquette, but it was. Even amidst all the stops and starts during the Steve Wojciechowski era, fans could always look towards this upcoming campaign, and think, "Damn, were gonna be good in 2019-20." Sam and Joey Hauser made the shocking announcement Monday that they are leaving Marquette. Hehas known bothsince their youth playing days, and he said he had spoken with them in recent days before the news came out as well as on Monday after the announcement. For reasons Dave Hauser said the brothers prefer to keep to themselves, Joey and Sam decided to leave Marquette two years ago. JUST THINK ABOUT THE BUCKS AND BREWERS AND HOPE I GO AWAY FOR A WHILE: Im hoping we wont have another blog until The Basketball Tournament. Joey would've been a nice replacement for Kenny Goins next season as a sharpshooting big man, but the Spartans are a consensus top-5 team entering next year with Winston back as a senior, and they're ranked No. John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor|April 15, 2019. There's plenty of dynamics in relationshipsbetween players and the coaching staff on any basketball team and that can sometimes change throughout a season. The brothers visited all three schools in the offseason after their surprising decision to transfer from what could have been a preseason top-five team at Marquette. Wojciechowski sympathizes with fans upset about the Hausers' departures. brothers Joey and Sam Hauser decided to transfer, addition of graduate transfer Jayce Johnson, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I dont think that people leave. Even with the potential for what next year could be, many wondered if the loose threads and snags the program has left hanging throughout the Wojo era would hold them back in 2019-20. But when its directed negatively sometimes it can be a real difficult thing, and I just hope that people can see past that and see that these are two young guys,19 and 21 years old. And if things dont work out much better next year than they did this year its probably time. They settled on a decision to change schools for a better basketball fit. The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. Earlier this week, the 42-year-old coach and school announced a new contract that runs through the 2023-24 season. "But our focus now turns to what we have, the team we have and how we get them to be very good. After the Stock Market Crash on October 29, 1929, President Hoover believed government intervention would make things worse. Dump me once, shame on you. Building around an All-American is a good place to start, and the Golden Eagles will still surround him with some intriguing backcourt pieces pieces. They lost six of their last seven games, including getting blown out by Murray State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Everyone has always said the right things at Marquette throughout Wojos tenure, save maybe Harry Froling on Twitter yesterday, so its not like we have any indication from words or actions that there were issues. Joey, a freshman forward, averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds. Now, those doubts have been magnified by two fan-favorite kids saying Adios at what, for all appearances, was the best time in many years to be a part of the program. Naturally, the University of Wisconsin men's basketball program quickly became one of the potential landing spots for the talented brothers from Stevens Point. The brothers had intended to continue playing together after announcing last month that they were leaving Marquette, but they have decided to split up. The pair of forwards toldJon Rothsteinthey also planned to visit Iowa, though no date was set. The Golden Eagles were slated to have their top seven scorers return next season. Only the Austrian Business Cycle Theory got it right. Markus Howard, the Big East player of the year and a second-team All-American guard, announced Friday that he was returning to MU for his senior season. I dont know any schools that theyre considering. Unfortunately, this is perhaps the most innocent of possibilities. The Hauser brothers were second and third behind Howard's 25points per game. Remember, athletic directors and athletics staff have their jobs on the line when it comes to the vast sums of money spent on high-profile coaches, too. Sam starred at Stevens Point Area Senior. Even though Marquette is still smarting from its first round beheading in the NCAA tournament, the week since Virginias national title victory was nothing but a rolling blue-and-gold wave. Having two competitive Division I programs practically down the street from each other, it was bound to happen. However, this is another hit to Wojos chances of getting an extension, perhaps a more-damaging blow than even this years failings in February and March. "I saw Sam, who at that time was a sophomore. Whatever the case may be, its not a good look at all for Wojciechowski and the Marquette program. First and foremost, they need whats best for them. But the practices are really important.". But as we know through experience, there's goingto be some of thatbecause fans are fans and they have great passion for their teams and when thats directed in the right way, its an awesome thing. I think its just pretty surprising to people, but you have two young guys who have a real short windowand peoples college career as athletes or otherwise, those are quick years and they go by fast and they feel like with what they want to accomplish and what they want to do and get done, can be better served somewhere else. But this season was supposed to be the year. And, like you said, Joey was also recruited and offered by Virginia. The brothers helped secure three consecutive WIAA Division 1 state titles for the SPASH Panthers in 2015, 2016 and 2017; the older, Sam, was a member of the first two title teamsand Joey played onall three. On the surface, this decision makes no sense. In a surprising turn of events that crashes sky-high expectations for Marquette men's basketball next season, the Golden Eagles announced Monday that brothers Sam and Joey Hauser will transfer at the end of the semester. 2023 www.jsonline.com. This leads to the Hausers relationship with Wojciechowski. Brian Foley is a Maryland native, but has quickly established roots in Milwaukee after graduating from Marquette University in May 2017 with a bachelor's degree in digital media. We are thankful for all that Sam and Joey contributed to our program and University during their time at Marquette and wish them the best of luck in the future, head coach Steve Wojciechowski said in a statement. Marquette men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski knows there is a lot of noise surrounding his program. We have to explore all those options.". Wisconsin is also in the mix. Were they unhappy? If they werent well-prepared for the rigors of sports in college, no one is. Howard will be the only returning player to average more than nine points per game. It was reported last week that both turned down Wisconsin. I think that the Virginia style of play fits them, but those two guys are such good players they fit a lot of styles of play. Why the Hausers transferred, we dont know yet. 2 The 164-year-old firm was the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, and its . Turns out, they'll be splitting up. Joey was good for 9.8 points per contest and shot 45 percent from the field. and stays in Milwaukee for his senior season. Ludwig Husser (26 October 1818 - 17 March 1867) was a German historian.. There is a strong possibility that guard Symir Torrence, an MU recruit in the 2020 class, will reclassify so he can join the team next season. Both were expected to be key players next season for an MU team many thought would be among the best in the nation. Sources close to the Hauser brothers tell me Virginia is the front runner to land them as transfers. After an twist-turning month spent on Hauser Watch, former Marquette Golden Eagles, brothers Joey and Sam, have announced that they will continue . Were you as surprised at hearing the news? But today, those far-flung championship dreams are almost certainly dead and the future of the program is in massive flux. The NCAA also allows the Golden Eagles 10 practices before the trip. Marquette's program took a hit on Monday when brothers Sam and Joey Hauser announced they are transferring at the end of the semester. Joey also was a medical redshirt, so it's possible he will have a third season of eligibility. Hate to see that. Marquette transfers Joey Hauser and Sam Hauser have set two more official visits and narrowed their focus to three schools, according to college basketball insider Jeff Goodman of Watch. We saw Sam take over a game against Georgetown with Howard hurt. Both will have to sit out a year when they transfer. I know theyve studied this through and through and they feel this is the best decision for them right now. He epitomizes all the values that we talk about every day.". He didn't miss a beat his junior season, becoming a player whom Wojciechowski constantly lauded as one of the "most underrated players in the country.". A team spokesperson confirmed the departure. Now I guess, as you said, you read between the lines a little bit. If I have one, its probably not good news. I dont know. But I've heard the same speculation that youve heard Michigan State,Virginia and Wisconsin. MU will take an overseastrip Aug. 9-18, playing three games while visiting Spain and France. "In some segments of people who follow our program, they're really taking that for granted. Theres a correlation and fit there. Even stranger? Sources close to the UW program said Saturday night that Sam Hauser has decided he's headed to Virginia and Joey has selected Michigan State. Listen below to Bryan Dee's take on the departure of Sam and Joey Hauser from Marquette. All three Keynesian beliefs were inaccurate. The belief was the brothers wanted to transfer together and that they would head to Wisconsin. But Joeyhad a strong freshman season, making 31 starts. Having two competitive Division I programs practically down the street from each other, it was bound to happen. But thats just one of several connections the Hausers have to the current Wisconsin roster. 1 overall in Jeremy Woo's way-too-early top 25. But Rice Lake's Henry Ellenson bolted to the NBA after one season with the Golden Eagles, and the Hausers are leaving after playing just one season together at MU. Sam's presence in Charlottesville will, once he is eligible, help the reigning champions rebuild after the losses of De'Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome, Kyle Guy and potentially Mamadi Diakite to the NBA draft. The brothers have combined to start in 128 of 135 games in their collegiate careers. The Wisconsin-Marquette rivalry has always been a tense one. "When you go on these foreign tours, sometimes the games are hit or miss in terms of quality of competition," Wojciechowski said. and having been heavily recruited by the Badgers in high school. Anderson was one of the first to jump on the Hausers-to-Madison bandwagon, and with good reason. The elder brother, Sam, is joining up with Virginia; he'll be sitting this season and will exhaust his final season of college eligibility in 2020-21. Then there's Wisconsin, where your son, Trevor, is a player. The Golden Eagles are 0-2 in the NCAA Tournament during Wojciechowski's five seasons. Redshirt senior Sacar Anim, redshirt sophomore Greg Elliott and sophomore Brendan Bailey will have to step up, but the potential to grow is there for all three. According to a source, the Hauser brothers were home in Stevens Point over the weekend. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, split up and transfer to different schools, No. He spoke to a national audience about his struggles with mental health. Class of 2020 commit Symir Torrence may reclassify to the class of 2019, which would occupy one of those three spots. 2 transfer Max Abmas commits to Texas, Five-star prospect Holland decommits from Texas, Longhorns add former Oral Roberts star Max Abmas, Bryant, No. There's not a lot of places that can lose really good players and still be really good, and that's what we're going to be.". All Rights Reserved. The Hausers transfer decision has shaken the entire college basketball terrain to its core. They waited until well after the season, and they feel that theyre doing the right thing thats best for them. Joey was a big recruit for MU, with Wojciechowski holding off a strong push from Wisconsin. Husser was born at Cleebourg, in Alsace.Studying philology at Heidelberg in 1835, he was led by F. C. Schlosser to give it up for history, and after continuing his historical work at Jena and teaching in the gymnasium at Wertheim he made his mark by his Die teutschen Geschichtsschreiber vom Anfang des . On Jan. 21, the Hauser brothers swept the Big East weekly awards, with Sam player of the week and Joey freshman of the week. Joey was just trailing him around," Wojciechowski said when Joey signed his letter of intent in November 2017. I hope my son is helping. 2023 www.jsonline.com. The Golden Eagles were in position to claim the Big East titlebut fell apart down the stretch. The Hauser brothers joined forces to average 22.4 points and 11.3 rebounds last season and, combined with the return of likely preseason All-American Markus Howard, set up Marquette as a potential . Joey Hauser was recruited by current UW head coach Greg Gard, but chose in . Sam Hauser averaged 14.9 and 7.2 rebounds as a junior forward last season. #mubb Sam and Joey Hauser to transfer from @MarquetteU at conclusion of semester. MU already had one open scholarship slot for next season. (Seven players have transferred during his five years.) They hail from Stevens Point, WI. MILWAUKEE -- Today is a hard day to be a Marquette Basketball fan, as Sam and Joey Hauser are leaving the University. #mubb.. Two 2019 Final Four teams were rewarded Tuesday when two of the most coveted transfer prospects in college basketball made their commitments. In his final season with the Golden Eagles, Sam was second behind Markus Howard with 15.1 points and led the starters with 7.2 boards per game. The sharpshooting starters from Marquette arearguably the top college basketball sit-out transfers on the market. #mubb #Badgers, WISN12 News Stephen Watson tweetedafter the news broke. Required fields are marked *, Ted Apr 16, 2019 at 8:14 am. Methinks that has to happen. If they dont, and an extension isnt coming, you can say you have the data you need to make a change without it being reactionary. I guess to characterize it as unhappiness,I didnt feel that. Hauser is one-half of the esteemed duo known as the Hauser brothers. Uh Oh ??.. Two brothers who have helped Marquette reach their recent successes are leaving . In terms of why they did it, I think that's a better question for them to answer.". Anderson, 52, coached the Hausersbefore stepping down as SPASH coachlast April. The big question is: Where does Marquette go from here? Neither sibling provided a specific reason for leaving the Golden Eagles. He believed that if banks and businesses demonstrated confidence and . But MU also welcomes more athleticism with guards Greg Elliott, who redshirted his sophomore season with a thumb injury, and Koby McEwen, who sat out last season as a transfer from Utah State and will have two seasons of eligibility. Something isnt quite right for them where theyre at. 4 recruit in Class of 2024, commits to Arizona, NBA announces 242 players declaring early for draft, SEC considers hefty penalties for court storming. Johnson, a 7-footer, joins 6-foot-9 John and 6-7 Morrow at center for the Golden Eagles. According to a source, the Hauser brothers were home in Stevens Point over the weekend. MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin-Marquette rivalry has always been a tense one. "I think there's no question you're going to see us next year having two big guys on the court at the same time.". Why do so many players leave Wojo? 6'8" Sam will have one year remaining as a senior, but requires two years of scholarship, while 6'9" Joey will have two years of eligibility on three years of scholarship unless he receives a waiver for his medical redshirt season. It was the first time brothers accomplished that. Both will sit out the 201920 season, barring appeals, but will be eligible in 202021. A team spokesperson confirmed the departure. We bemoaned Howards usage, and overusage at times, in this blog plenty this season. 1 It was the largest bankruptcy proceeding in U.S. history. We asked Coach Anderson his thoughts on the developing story as the Hauser brothers look for a new program and speculation swirls about which team will snap them up. The best guess is it was probably some of both. Boom-busts were a feature of markets. Scholl also hears from a lot of frustrated MU fans. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Sam was a junior with All Big East credentials. Marquette University has sent out a statement thanking the brothers for their amazing contributions to the team. Wojciechowski has landed several high-profile recruits from the state in his five seasons at MU. Just talked to both of them earlier today (Monday). https://marquettewire.org/4012643/sports/breaking-hauser-brothers-leave-marquette-mens-basketball/#comment-5297. Your email address will not be published. The Hauser brothers are expected to transfer to the same school. 2. As they sit right now, its open and theyre in that NCAA portal and theyre seeing whos interested and theyre going to take a look at all that and try to whittle it down and try to make some decisions eventually. On Monday, September 15, 2008, at 1:45 a.m., Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. He's paved every road with Joey close behind. Are any other players thinking about leaving? Sam Hauser grew into a big piece for Marquette the past two seasons, averaging 14.1 points as a sophomore and 14.9 as a junior. That was not communicated to me. Unfortunately, its all speculation. ESPN even had MU at No. "I see Ed Morrow, I see Theo John, I see Jamal Cain, I see Greg Elliott, I see Koby (McEwen) and that's all I need.
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