Michigan State might be best served by leaning into one of its options and seeing what happens. Devyn has gradually carved out his own niche in the Iowa program. Izzo obliged and Marble responded in a big way. Couch: Dwayne Stephens finally gets his shot, at WMU. Former Michigan State basketball C Julius Marble commits to 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. 2:07; Julius Marble II rises for a Texas A&M jam. 0:16; Texas A&M uses big first half to reach second straight SEC final. Roy Marble, the only player in Iowa basketball history to score more than 2,000 points, died Friday after a yearlong fight with cancer. Marble, a Dallas native whose father Julius died in July 2020 before his sons second season at MSU, has two seasons of eligibility left with the COVID waiver. Hes from Dallas. FREEP FILM FESTIVAL: Magic Johnson documentary will close 2022 event. 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. Each is a separate situation, easily within the norm of whats going on around college basketball. What Ive just described does not make up a contending roster. They Refused to Fight for Russia. Thats not really possible when his minutes are only coming in fits and bursts. marble Get used to it. Julius Marble II - Michigan State University Athletics But if youre looking at it as a transfer from the outside, there wasnt an obvious hole. He scored more than 1,600 points and was an all-Big Ten first-team pick in 2014. Contact Graham Couch at gcouch@lsj.com. Because minus Julius Marble, who entered the portal Tuesday, the depth chart at center is shaky. Izzo also is waiting to hear if senior forward Joey Hauser will return for the 2022-23 season. One could argue that a football team with concerns on the offensive line and without a proven pass rusher is in no better position than a basketball team with concerns at center and without a proven scorer on the wing. Marble, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward, averaged 6.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 14.4 minutes a game this season. Its been a tough year-and-a-half for Marble since his father died. He and Garza are the only Iowa men's players to score more than 2,000 points. Marble led Iowa to its only 30-win season and an NCAA regional final in 1987 and to the Sweet 16 the next year, and many consider him the program's best player ever. Marble died of cancer in 2015 at age 48. Kohler is a gifted offensive player who should be fun to watch develop. His son, Roy Devyn Marble, tweeted Monday he would never watch another Iowa game. 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. 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. His No. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. Hauser could use the COVID waiver and also has the potential for another season from when he enrolled early at Marquette halfway through the season and took a redshirt while recovering from a high school injury. This is a big moment for him and for Tom Izzo, too. It most certainly does not. Marble died of cancer in 2015 at age 48. MORE: Couch: Dwayne Stephens finally gets his shot, at WMU. So, for a minute, lets treat Tom Izzos program how you might Mel Tuckers and look at it glass-half-full. One might argue that time is now. Marbles exit might actually make it easier to land a transfer big man. It has another, Hauser, whos making moves like hes coming back for an extra year, because of how well things ended for him. Hoggard looks like hes becoming a force. He was publicly vocal about his struggle with this terminal disease, while relocating his family from Iowa to his home state of Michigan. Two seasoned and skilled forwards in Malik Hall and Hauser. Father and son both had short NBA careers. The Spartans situation at center, with Marble, seemed vulnerable against certain matchups. The co-conspirators in Michigan States Thats attractive. Both of them can stretch a defense with their outside shots. Player Profile Julius Marble 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.. "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. 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 dont get the sense that this is that as much as it is a decision to get closer to his mother and sister. Walker has shown a knack for hitting shots in the clutch. Brendan Quinn covers college basketball and golf for The Athletic. 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. MSU has had one player transfer so far in this cycle. Without any other additions, the Spartans would be relying on a remarkably inexperienced center position made up of Sissoko and Kohler. Heres a breakdown of those minutes. 23 has not been retired. If thats the case, when it comes to one of the biggest questions of the season, it sounds like Michigan State is getting an answer, as long as its willing to listen. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: MSU basketball's Julius Marble enters transfer portal: 3 quick takes. When hes on the court, he makes things happen. MSU forward Julius Marble reveals transfer destination He could also decide to return to MSU, if theres nothing that suits him. Couch: Dwayne Stephens finally gets his shot, at WMU. I dont think we should read too much into any of it. The bones of a good team are still there. 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. 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. 1. 0:19; See All. Two seasoned and skilled forwards in Malik Hall and Hauser. Roy Marble died of cancer on September 11, 2015 at the age of 48. Ward was a dazzling offensive prospect, like Kohler, but wasnt yet savvy or committed defensively. There are a number of other Division I basketball schools within a reasonable drive of his home, as well. Where is Julius marble from? Hoggard looks like hes becoming a force. MSU basketball's Julius Marble enters transfer portal: 3 quick takes. "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. Freshman center Mady Sissoko is primarily used in clean-up time, with 23 minutes of action. There is now. Julius Marble, slated to be next MSU's starting center next year, has entered the transfer portal. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 55 after this season. Entering the portal doesnt close the door on staying. 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. Michigan State basketball lost a key member to its frontcourt this offseason when Julius Marble made the decision to enter the NCAAs "Iowa Athletics, in conjunction with the Iowa Varsity Club, have had different criteria over the years involving accomplishments, All-America recognition, individual awards, etc.," the athletic department said in a statement. WebJulius Marble elevates for the block. It was really hard to explain but losing someone like that, he meant everything to me, Marble said. ROY MARBLE Obituary (2015) - Flint, MI - Flint Journal - Legac Both of them could see more playing time, if Christie and Marble are gone. I dont think we should read too much into any of it. First this fade-away over Cassius Winston, then came back with a long three-pointer. WebJulius Darnell Marble Born on December 29, 2000 in Dallas The son of Tamela Marble and the late Julius Marble Has a younger sister, Chanler Lists his parents as the most He and Garza are the only Iowa men's players to score more than 2,000 points. 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).
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