When Steve Wojciechowski secured the commitment of elite recruit Henry Ellenson, it was widely regarded as a program-altering moment for Marquette.
Little did we know at the time that Wojciechowski, whose freshman class in his first season was gutted by Buzz Williams’ departure, would have Williams to thank for bringing out the best in his crown jewel recruit. That’s because just about three months before he left Milwaukee for Blacksburg, Williams convinced Luke Fischer to transfer to Marquette after a frustrating first semester at Indiana.
Two years later, Ellenson and Fischer form the most fearsome frontcourt in the Big East.