Theyre very open, theyre going to do their homework on stuff and see what works for them and what fits for them. "Steve talks about trying to keep the noise away from the players and his staff. How Joey Hauser found his own way to Michigan State The departure of the Hausers opens up two more. STEVENS POINT - The announcement that Marquette men's basketball players Sam and Joey Hauser will transfer to another school stunned the college basketball world Monday. I dont think that people leave. The brothers visitedVirginia,Michigan State and Wisconsintogether this offseason. Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression. While we don't know what Virginia or Michigan State's rosters will look like 18 months from now, having the Hausers on board for 2020-21 should prove to be crucial, given what players are expected to leave each school a year from now. Sam was a junior with All Big East credentials. A source indicated the brothers had been leaning toward playing together at UW before changing their mind last week and deciding to split up. The belief was the brothers wanted to transfer together and that they would head to Wisconsin. Hauser Brothers Split Up - Joey to MSU/Sam to Virginia John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor|April 15, 2019. 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.". But in talking to them recently, I think that they just are looking forward and feel like what they have left in their college career that they want to do it at a different place. "Yeah, we did. Why do so many players leave Wojo? Sam, Joey Hauser transfer: Brothers leaving Marquette - Sports Illustrated The brothers visited Virginia, Michigan State and Wisconsin after announcing their decision to transfer in April. Sam, a 6-foot-8 junior, was a second-team all-Big East selection and averaged 14.9 points per game while shooting 40.2% on three-pointers. He believed that if banks and businesses demonstrated confidence and . Even stranger? Its a tough dynamic because I know they've said and I talked to both of them the last couple of days and theyre very upbeat and positive about their future and theyve also been very positive about what they've done and what theyaccomplished at Marquettein the past. We saw Sam take over a game against Georgetown with Howard hurt. He could do that, and probably should have been given more chances. Furthermore, we all know college basketball has a seedy underbelly. He epitomizes all the values that we talk about every day.". After the Stock Market Crash on October 29, 1929, President Hoover believed government intervention would make things worse. But thats just one of several connections the Hausers have to the current Wisconsin roster. Marquette Hauser brothers to transfer from Marquette . Your thoughts on the ties between that coaching staff at Virginia and the Hausers? Sources close to the Hauser brothers tell me Virginia is the front runner to land them as transfers. Badgers come up empty as Sam and Joey Hauser split up after leaving "This kid is 20 years old. 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. Joey opted to transfer to Michigan State, where he's averaging. Sam was a three-year starter for the Golden . I dont know. This decision comes days after Markus Howard said he would return for his senior season. Sam starred at Stevens Point Area Senior. The Varsity Blitz High School Sports Show, The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Mike Harmon, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Incoming four-star forward Kadin Shedrick could also be called upon to help out in the paint until Sam is eligible. Wojciechowski also offered a full-throated appreciation of guard Markus Howard, who was a second-team All-American and Big East player of the year. Marquette losing Hauser brothers to transfer - ESPN "The Hauser Family was so present at Marquette games, both home and road. "First of all, I appreciate the Hauser family and Sam and Joey. "I wish them nothing but the best. The MU fan base is very eager for success in March. The Golden Eagles were slated to have their top seven scorers return next season. Reigning champs UVA are No. Marquette's hopes for being one of the best teams in the country next season took a big hit with the announcement that brothers Sam and Joey Hauser are transferring. Athletic: Joey Hauser Talks About Leaving Marquette - MUScoop Were you as surprised at hearing the news? 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. Methinks that has to happen. With the exit, Marquette loses two of its top three scorers from last season. But today, those far-flung championship dreams are almost certainly dead and the future of the program is in massive flux. and having been heavily recruited by the Badgers in high school.