At some point, the scope will need to be narrowed at the five. Contact Graham Couch at gcouch@lsj.com. Follow him on Twitter @Graham_Couch. 0:19; See All. So perhaps its time to reorder those priorities. All rights reserved. Try a week on us. Without any other additions, the Spartans would be relying on a remarkably inexperienced center position made up of Sissoko and Kohler. 0:19; See All. Having appeared in 33 games at Michigan State, Marble has never played more than 12 minutes in an outing. Its been a tough year-and-a-half for Marble since his father died. Marble's father is the late Roy Marble , who played basketball at Iowa from 1985-89 under former Hawkeye head coach Tom Davis. Both of them could see more playing time, if Christie and Marble are gone. Back then, MSU couldnt do anything about it, even if the injuries had occurred months earlier. WebJulius Marble elevates for the block. However, junior Malik Hall did play some there as an undersized option at times, and coach Tom Izzo recently said in a radio interview with WVFN-AM (730) that Hall could be changing positions this season without specifying whether his 6-8, 225-pound captain would move to center or the wing for his senior season. The Spartans situation at center, with Marble, seemed vulnerable against certain matchups. And yet, its all how you choose to look at it. Both of them can stretch a defense with their outside shots. 2 recruit Holland decommits from Texas, Butler transfer Lukosius commits to Cincinnati, New Big Ten boss Petitti ready to lead 'new era', Penn's Dingle, top Ivy League player, to transfer, Utah Valley's Bandaogo entering transfer portal, Memphis' Hardaway hires Stansbury as assistant, Top guard transfer Abmas commits to Longhorns, Duke moves up to No. Julius Marble and Roy Marble share the same last name, which may lead one to wonder if they are related. Hes from Dallas. Someone has the opportunity to be the starting center at MSU. He left a crater. It most certainly does not. Roy Marble died of cancer on September 11, 2015 at the age of 48. Garza recently broke the men's 5 Iowa victorious, will retire Garza's No. He was publicly vocal about his struggle with this terminal disease, while relocating his family from Iowa to his home state of Michigan. And yet, in the two games since Duke and UDM, Marble played seven minutes against Western Michigan and six minutes against Oakland. "Spartan Nation thank you for an amazing 3 years," Marble wrote on his Instagram account that included a video of his highlights at Michigan State. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. What Ive just described does not make up a contending roster. Marble leads Michigan State in scoring per 40 minutes (28.8), ranks third in rebounds per 40 (11.2) and is shooting a team-best 76.5 percent on 2-point baskets. The transfer portal with the ability now to also play immediately elsewhere without sitting out a year, combined with the potential of an extra year because of the pandemic makes this more doable and sensible for someone like Marble, who could play two more seasons and do so beginning next winter. Marble added that he was in search of more offensive freedom at A&M over MSU, and he scored a career high 20 points in the Aggies 83-78 home win over Auburn on Feb. 7. The bones of a good team are still there. He scored more than 1,600 points and was an all-Big Ten first-team pick in 2014. There is now. It has another, Hauser, whos making moves like hes coming back for an extra year, because of how well things ended for him. This is a big moment for him and for Tom Izzo, too. Theres a clear opening. 1. I wouldnt be surprised to see him at SMU or TCU, both near his home, both of which offer his degree field (engineering). The 6-foot-9, 245-pound Dallas native played in all 36 games for the Spartans last season, including four starts. Izzo also is waiting to hear if senior forward Joey Hauser will return for the 2022-23 season. Freshman guard Max Christie also has submitted his name for the NBA draft. With all of that being said I gotta find the best situation for me and my family so Ive decided to enter my name into the transfer portal.". MARBLE, MR. ROY L., JR. Age 48, of Grand Blanc, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at his residence. Where did Roy Marble go to high school? As it stands, the Spartans are looking at playing senior Joey Hauser, out of position, incoming freshman Jaxon Kohler, whos never played in college, and junior Mady Sissoko, whos yet to show he can be relied upon at this level. Theyre still looking. Someone has the opportunity to be the starting center at MSU. Hall can guard and play multiple forward positions and has shown signs that hes got go-to skill. Marcus Bingham is typically the first man off the bench and has seen 72 minutes of action. Now its nearly Christmas. First this fade-away over Cassius Winston, then came back with a long three-pointer. Ward was a dazzling offensive prospect, like Kohler, but wasnt yet savvy or committed defensively. Marble connected on 57.7 percent of his shots as he posted a season-high 17 points against both the Gators and Tigers. Hes listed at 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds. A transfer from Michigan State, Marble has seen action in all 15 games and made 10 starts. Julius Marble, slated to be next MSU's starting center next year, has entered the transfer portal. Hall can guard and play multiple forward positions and has shown signs that hes got go-to skill. They just about have to now. Hes from Dallas. The Spartans low post presence already got thinned with Marcus Bingham Jr. opting to turn pro and not take advantage of his extra season of COVID eligibility. Entering the portal doesnt close the door on staying. What he is, though, is consistently productive. I dont get the sense that this is that as much as it is a decision to get closer to his mother and sister. Marble approached Izzo before the trip to Durham, spoke openly, and asked for an opportunity to play more minutes. The possible return of senior Joey Hauser would offer another option, but the 6-9 Hauser played center only in spurts last season and the Spartans often struggled defensively with that smaller lineup, especially in a Big Ten full of talented big men. His No. Its effective field-goal percentage with him on the floor: 60.9 percent. His son, Roy Devyn Marble, tweeted Monday he would never watch another Iowa game. When it comes to those minutes at the five, these are the priorities. His son, Roy Devyn Marble, tweeted Monday he would never watch another Iowa game. Both of them could see more playing time, if Christie and Marble are gone. Roy Lane Marble, Jr. (December 13, 1966 September 11, 2015) was an American professional basketball player, 6'6" tall, who played as a swingman (shooting guard/small forward). There has been no word which way Christie is leaning, but his return would be critical to Michigan State's roster makeup heading into next season. Another sophomore in Pierre Brooks who should be ready to be a rotation player. The top two priorities are individual National Player of the Year recognition, and consensus All-America recognition. Walker has shown a knack for hitting shots in the clutch. Brendan Quinn covers college basketball and golf for The Athletic. Thats attractive. Marble has proven this should change, and it sure sounds like Izzo realizes it. Michigan State basketball lost a key member to its frontcourt this offseason when Julius Marble made the decision to enter the NCAAs There are a number of other Division I basketball schools within a reasonable drive of his home, as well. This is a big moment for him and for Tom Izzo, too. That should change. Julius Marble (@julius_marble) March 10, 2019 All these months later, Marble is on campus at Michigan State and preparing for his freshman year. Each is a separate situation, easily within the norm of whats going on around college basketball. The sophomore is an undersized option, no doubt. Hes a long ways from home in East Lansing. Roy Marble was Iowa's all-time leading scorer before the 2020-21 season began. 2:07; Julius Marble II rises for a Texas A&M jam. A 68 225 lb product out of Jesuit High School in Dallas, Texas, Marble was the 223rd ranked recruit in the class of 2019 (per 247 composite). 2022-23 Asked on Friday, Izzo admitted that, to an extent, Marble can sometimes get lost in the shuffle, and said that as we always do, were trying to get (Bingham) and (Kithier) you know, experienced guys some (minutes). Kithier gets that playing time because he does his job and rarely makes mistakes. University of Iowa basketball team has angered the family of a former player over decision to retire current star's number. Heres a breakdown of those minutes. Dallas A native of Dallas, Marble returns to his home state and will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Aggies, due to the COVID-19 waiver. The But MSU also has scholarships available perhaps four of them and time still to fill some of them. ", Marble family hurt by Garza honor; AD apologizes, Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2023-24, 2023 No. "I felt it was important to do that," McCaffery said, "and our conversations have been very positive and they will remain so as we move forward to honor Roy the way that he should be. Joey Hauser, who starts at the four, is getting sporadic time at the five, giving the rotation an occasional small-ball look. It has another young player, Max Christie, who seems unlikely to return, seeking a pro career, however premature. Marbles departure, along with the loss of Bingham, means Mady Sissoko is the only returning big man, though he has averaged only 4.9 minutes per game, appearing in 55 games over his first two seasons. 1. Get used to it. Iowa basketball retired the number of Luka Garza, who broke the scoring record held by Roy Marble. Michigan State probably hoped to have clarity by now. Marbles exit might actually make it easier to land a transfer big man. Theres a clear opening. Michigan State might be best served by leaning into one of its options and seeing what happens. Each is a separate situation, easily within the norm of whats going on around college basketball. May 2, 2022 1:09 pm ET. East Lansing Michigan State entered the offseason needing to fill a hole in the middle of the frontcourt with the graduation of Marcus Bingham Jr. On Tuesday, that hole grew even bigger, as Julius Marble entered the transfer portal after three seasons with the Spartans, a team spokesman confirmed. Thats why, against Oakland on Dec. 13, Izzo apologized to Marble late in the game for his playing time. WebIs marble on Michigan State related to Roy Marble? 2:07; Julius Marble II rises for a Texas A&M jam. However, there is currently no evidence to confirm or deny Over three seasons, Marble averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 10.2 minutes a game. While Marble wasn't the ideal rim-protector or defensive center, he was (and is) a skilled offensive player, a tough kid, seasoned by three years in the Big Ten and an understanding of whats expected at MSU. In 75 possessions with Marble on the floor, the offense is producing at a 1.32 point-per-possession clip. Hes not from Detroit. Hoggard looks like hes becoming a force. He played college basketball for the Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Hes not from Detroit. Please accept my prayers for Roy's children, the remaining Marble Family and his friends and Hawkeye family that God fill that emptiness regardless the size with His love, compassion and understanding. Find the words to thank God he suffers no more. God bless from a friend of friends. To the Marble family my condolences goes out to all of you. The transfer portal with the ability now to also play immediately elsewhere without sitting out a year, combined with the potential of an extra year because of the pandemic makes this more doable and sensible for someone like Marble, who could play two more seasons and do so beginning next winter. Because minus Julius Marble, who entered the portal Tuesday, the depth chart at center is shaky. MSU struggled to score on the block, but Marble also was the Spartans most reliable option down low with a hook shot and at times showed more range with his jump shot. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: MSU basketball's Julius Marble enters transfer portal: 3 quick takes. The younger Marble also starred for the Hawkeyes. However, he took a big jump as a junior last season, playing 14.4 minutes a game, averaging 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds and shooting 59.2% from the field. Two seasoned and skilled forwards in Malik Hall and Hauser. Whether or not Michigan States coaching staff was intending to bring in another big man through the transfer portal is irrelevant. I dont think we should read too much into any of it. Prior to that, he covered Tennessee basketball for the Knoxville News Sentinel. A temporary display is in place until the school moves forward with a concourse renovation project. On Tuesday, that hole grew even bigger, as Julius Marble entered the transfer portal after three seasons with the Spartans, a team spokesman confirmed. - A couple intriguing incoming freshmen in Kohler and Tre Holloman. All of Marbles numbers come with the caveat of a small sample. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. Where is BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas Texas A&M men's basketball added three-year veteran and versatile post player Julius Marble to its 2022-23 roster. The worry from MSU fans about their basketball team is as palpable as their excitement surrounding their football team. So, for a minute, lets treat Tom Izzos program how you might Mel Tuckers and look at it glass-half-full. If Marble winds up transferring to Boston College or Virginia Tech or somewhere in outer space, then his decision to leave Michigan State will be a curious one one that might speak to his unhappiness with something in the program. Julius Marble II (@julius_marble) May 2, 2022. Even without Christie, heres what MSUs basketball has: Two experienced point guards in AJ Hoggard and Tyson Walker whove shown the ability to play in concert. There is now. But if youre looking at it as a transfer from the outside, there wasnt an obvious hole. But if youre looking at it as a transfer from the outside, there wasnt an obvious hole. Hoggard looks like hes becoming a force. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Thats not really possible when his minutes are only coming in fits and bursts. Marble, Wier and Darling will be among the players honored in a permanent display planned for the Carver Hawkeye Arena concourse, Barta said. It has another young player, Max Christie, who seems unlikely to return, seeking a pro career, however premature. 2 killed, 4 wounded in Mississippi shooting; man arrested, 150 years later, Dixon bridge tragedy among nation's worst, Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to 'shut down the FBI' and replace it with something that sounds a lot like the FBI, Sanders: Biden could win in a landslide, Here Are All the Laws That Charles Is Exempt From as King, GOP Sen. Tim Scott to make major 2024 presidential campaign announcement on May 22, Hunt continues in Texas for man who murdered 5 neighbors after they asked him to stop shooting. MSU has been here before to some degree, in 2016-17, when preseason injuries to Gavin Schilling and Ben Carter left the Spartans with incoming freshman Nick Ward and out-of-position forward Kenny Goins at center. MSU has had one player transfer so far in this cycle. A big man in the transfer portal considering MSU might have seen Marble as an impediment to certain playing time. Hes a long ways from home in East Lansing. 1 in the 2023-24 men's Way-Too-Early Top 25, Everything you need to know about "The Bag Game," a podcast on college hoops' bribery scandal, No. Because minus Julius Marble, who entered the portal Tuesday, the depth chart at center is shaky. WebJulius Marble elevates for the block. Marble deserves a chance to prove he can be a primary option at the five. ROY MARBLE Obituary (2015) - Flint, MI - Flint Journal - Legac While Marble could withdraw from the portal and return to MSU, but a potential departure would leave MSU with only seldom-used junior Mady Sissoko and incoming freshman Jaxon Kohler as true centers. A decision, however, likely isn't coming soon. Fox says life with Parkinson's is 'getting harder': "I'm not gonna be 80', Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson celebrate 35 years of marriage with cake, Chris Pratt talks Marvel audition fails: 'I was never gonna audition for Marvel again'. Fran McCaffery and Luka Garza. Iowa athletic director Gary Barta apologized to the family of Hawkeyes basketball great Roy Marble on Tuesday for any hard feelings they have over the retirement of star player Luka Garza's number. Garza last month broke the 32-year-old career scoring record held by Marble, is the two-time Big Ten player of the year and is among the front-runners for national player of the year. Thomas Kithier is starting and has played 67 minutes. The move qualifies as a surprise, and while Marbles entry into the portal doesnt rule out a possible return for his senior season, it seems likely the Dallas native is ready to move on, perhaps in an effort to play closer to home. WebDevyn Marble, a former Iowa basketball player and son of Hawkeye great Roy Marble, has vowed to never watch his alma mater play in another game because of the amount of Follow him on Twitter @Graham_Couch. Goins didnt have the length to protect the rim. It already seemed as though that was a direction the Spartans would head, even with Marble back, but to this point, they havent been linked with any of the notable big men in the portal. Entering the portal doesnt close the door on staying. A big man in the transfer portal considering MSU might have seen Marble as an impediment to certain playing time. Who is Julius marbles father? MSU basketball's Julius Marble enters transfer portal: 3 quick takes, Viewers veto judges' votes on dj vu-inducing top 12 'American Idol' episode, Ashley Judd reflects on mom Naomi's 'irreplaceable loss' a year after the country star's death, Michael J. And yet, its all how you choose to look at it. While Marble wasn't the ideal rim-protector or defensive center, he was (and is) a skilled offensive player, a tough kid, seasoned by three years in the Big Ten and an understanding of whats expected at MSU. "I wanna thank Coach Izzo as well as the coaching staff for everything theyve done for me. Though he finished with a plus-28 plus-minus rating, Marble struggled at times defensively and rebounding against the taller Big Ten post players while usually manning the center spot. Coach Fran McCaffery said he got involved in the discussions with the Marble family because he coached Roy Devyn Marble. Very sudden, work-related accident. Contact Graham Couch at gcouch@lsj.com. Nobody has really dropped down and no one has really stepped up too much, Izzo said Friday about the entirety of the Spartans rotations, as far as those seventh, eighth, ninth, 10th, 11th guys.. Roy Lane Marble, Jr. (December 13, 1966 September 11, 2015) was an American professional basketball player, 6'6" tall, who played as a swingman (shooting guard/small forward). The University of Iowa's decision to retire Luka Garza's number did not go over well with the family of program legend Roy Marble. He and Garza are the only Iowa men's players to score more than 2,000 points. A young, athletic guard in Jaden Akins whos shown promise on both ends and should be ready for an expanded role. 0:16; Texas A&M uses big first half to reach second straight SEC final. There was no transfer portal or one-time transfer rule that allowed coaches to rescue their roster like they can now. This is a big moment for him and for Tom Izzo, too. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: MSU basketball's Julius Marble enters transfer portal: 3 quick takes. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, Holloman appears to be a true Izzo-type point guard, with natural leadership skills and swagger. The Spartans will welcome 6-foot-10 freshman Jaxon Kohler next season, a four-star recruit from Utah. Losing Julius Marble leaves MSU in flux, but its not the end of the Both of them can stretch a defense with their outside shots. The Spartans situation at center, with Marble, seemed vulnerable against certain matchups. They just about have to now. Roy Marble, the only player in Iowa basketball history to score more than 2,000 points, died Friday after a yearlong fight with cancer. Couch: Dwayne Stephens finally gets his shot, at WMU. Hes not particularly long. They have inquired about West Virginia wing Jalen Bridges, but at 6-7, he wouldnt fill the void created in the middle of the frontcourt. "I just want to take a moment and share that absolutely that disrespect was unintentional and to publicly apologize for that.". Former Michigan State forward Julius Marble, who entered the transfer portal two weeks ago, announced on Monday his commitment to Texas A&M for the 2022-23 I dont get the sense that this is that as much as it is a decision to get closer to his mother and sister. FREEP FILM FESTIVAL: Magic Johnson documentary will close 2022 event.
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