VANDER BLUE.

There are many things that start a great week on Sunday... One of them would be finding out that the top recruit in the state of Wisconsin for next year is headed to Marquette after spurning the Wisconsin Badgers last March.

Right now Vander Blue is the twenty-second rated recruit in the nation so far and it could grow if the Blue has a huge year in his senior year. He is a great looking guard being 6'4 and 185, he is a great slasher and can score from all spots on the court. The other great thing about Blue is he seems like a great kid. He wanted to stay at Wisconsin or Marquette for his mom so she can come to all the games and has a real open mind about how the game is being played. People have discussed his grades, but to me at almost all universities, they find ways to make sure they are playing in the Fall.

People have to realize that Marquette is slowly becoming this recruiting haven because of Buzz Williams. He was Tom Crean's go-to guy in the final years of Crean at Marquette and he is bringing in talent all over the country. Also there is some chatter about Marquette getting 6'6 Tarik Black whose ranked #15 in the nation right now and if that happens, could the Golden Eagles have a top ten class in 2010? They will have a stacked back court in 2010 and even this year could be very familiar to the first year of the big three. The Golden Eagles still need to do something in the postseason but I am pleased with whats going on so far.

Lets talk a minute about Wisconsin. I am not going to laugh or make fun, just say this... Are you worried yet? I would be if I am a Badger fan because Bo Ryan isn't getting the same recruits and guys do no want to play in the Swing system anymore. He needs to adjust his system to attract better recruits. You could say Ryan isn't in the Top 5 in terms of recruiting in the Big Ten anymore. I think two years ago, only Tom Izzo and Bruce Weber were better.

-Charlie.