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. Julius Marble, slated to be next MSU's starting center next year, has entered the transfer portal. Lets see how it plays out. What he is, though, is consistently productive. Each is a separate situation, easily within the norm of whats going on around college basketball. Hes not particularly explosive. MSU has had one player transfer so far in this cycle. Former Michigan State basketball C Julius Marble commits to Julius Marble Fran McCaffery and Luka Garza. Couch: Dwayne Stephens finally gets his shot, at WMU. Two seasoned and skilled forwards in Malik Hall and Hauser. The junior is the first player from this years team to look to transfer. Julius Marble II Izzo also is waiting to hear if senior forward Joey Hauser will return for the 2022-23 season. Barta said none of the three met the university's criteria for such an honor. The coaching staff entered this 2020-21 season with a variety of options to try to fill it. Roy Marble Back then, MSU couldnt do anything about it, even if the injuries had occurred months earlier. And yet, its all how you choose to look at it. Holloman appears to be a true Izzo-type point guard, with natural leadership skills and swagger. 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. 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. Especially in the Duke game, Marble has presented tangible evidence that hes not only a capable defender, rebounder and screen-setter, but also highly productive. ", Marble family hurt by Garza honor; AD apologizes, Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2023-24, 2023 No. There are a number of other Division I basketball schools within a reasonable drive of his home, as well. Julius Marble II (@julius_marble) May 2, 2022. And Michigan State deserves a chance to see what Marble can do when playing extended time and getting comfortable. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State's Julius Marble enters NCAA transfer portal, Marcus Bingham Jr. opting to turn pro and not take advantage of his extra season of COVID eligibility, Magic Johnson documentary will close 2022 event, Michigan State's Julius Marble enters NCAA transfer portal. Because minus Julius Marble, who entered the portal Tuesday, the depth chart at center is shaky. So perhaps its time to reorder those priorities. Entering the portal doesnt close the door on staying. What Ive just described does not make up a contending roster. His son, Roy Devyn Marble, tweeted Monday he would never watch another Iowa game. There are a number of other Division I basketball schools within a reasonable drive of his home, as well. Julius Marble II - Michigan State University Athletics 2:07; Julius Marble II rises for a Texas A&M jam. Its been a tough year-and-a-half for Marble since his father died. Julius Marble This is a big moment for him and for Tom Izzo, too. I dont get the sense that this is that as much as it is a decision to get closer to his mother and sister. 2:07; Julius Marble II rises for a Texas A&M jam. "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. He could also decide to return to MSU, if theres nothing that suits him. 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. "I wanna thank Coach Izzo as well as the coaching staff for everything theyve done for me. Ward was a dazzling offensive prospect, like Kohler, but wasnt yet savvy or committed defensively. He realized, however, that it was coming at Marbles expense and that it was undeserved because (Marble) has been the one guy who started to separate himself and he is probably is one of my most improved players.. Lets see how it plays out. May 2, 2022 1:09 pm ET. It was really hard to explain but losing someone like that, he meant everything to me, Marble said. 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. 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. Hoggard looks like hes becoming a force. His son, Roy Devyn Marble, tweeted Monday he would never watch another Iowa game. There was no transfer portal or one-time transfer rule that allowed coaches to rescue their roster like they can now. Marble, Wier and Darling will be among the players honored in a permanent display planned for the Carver Hawkeye Arena concourse, Barta said. Hall can guard and play multiple forward positions and has shown signs that hes got go-to skill. But if youre looking at it as a transfer from the outside, there wasnt an obvious hole. Both of them can stretch a defense with their outside shots. Goins didnt have the length to protect the rim. Big Ten play is set to begin Sunday with the Spartans trip to Northwestern, and it doesnt look like theres much to be gained by continuing this unsettled rotation. 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. Very sudden, work-related accident. The bones of a good team are still there. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: MSU basketball's Julius Marble enters transfer portal: 3 quick takes. Walker has shown a knack for hitting shots in the clutch. Julius Marble and Roy Marble share the same last name, which may lead one to wonder if they are related. Iowa announced after Sunday's home win against Wisconsin that no one in the basketball program would wear No. Marble Marble's father is the late Roy Marble , who played basketball at Iowa from 1985-89 under former Hawkeye head coach Tom Davis. Whether or not Michigan States coaching staff was intending to bring in another big man through the transfer portal is irrelevant. 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. What cant be ignored or downplayed, though, is that Marbles two chances at extended playing time 12 minutes in a win at Duke, 12 minutes in a win against Detroit Mercy stand as the best play MSU has had from any center this season. He shot 59.2% overall and made 76.6% at the free-throw line while committing 1.1 turnovers per game.