Marek Officially Leaving

[stuckinbig11]

I will miss him greatly but wish him well. He is a unique talent. I hope he finds a home that recognizes what he can do and will pay him well.

 

[Eric15]

I'm really going to miss him. One of the most versatile SU players of this generation. I hate the fact that he didn't get a 30k senior day crowd standing ovation.

Hope he has a long, successful pro career in Europe. And stops smoking.

He finishes his SU career 69th in scoring, 27th in rebounding, 30th in assists, 29th in steals, and 26th in blocks. He's almost certainly part of a very small club that is Top 30 all-time in rebounding/assists/steals/blocks at SU.

 

[Louie&Bouie]

I have always had a soft spot for kids who stick with the program. In the end (much like players who stuck with JT at Georgetown), I believe that these are the players that make up the soul of a true blue-blood program.

Best of luck to a wonderful young man. He was a scrapper. Fought underneath like he had Brower's body. Hit the floor for a loose ball like Hopkins. Truly a back-bone kid.

 

[Bball44]

My favorite player since CJ. Wishing Marek nothing but the best.

I'd love to see him invited back to the Dome for Senior Day '22. Play a highlight reel at halftime and give him the sendoff and standing O from a packed Dome that he deserved this year.

Great idea and would be there with Sidibe. Marek was key player on 3 NCAA tournament teams.

 

[RF2044]

Wish he would have had the opportunity to play more 4, but appreciate him sacrificing for the team.

Very good [sometimes great] player who accomplished a lot despite physical limitations. Hope he makes a lot of money playing overseas.

 

[BlackSquirrels]

Best wishes to the Zion stopper!

 

[MSOrange]

Thanks for a great 4 years Marek! Always did whatever the team needed. I was impressed with how he adapted to the United States also. Seemed very comfortable showing his pesonality in interviews.

 

[the villager]

Use your Euros to get a pizza shop at home.Something to do in the off season.

 

[Scott11]

Great Orangeman.
-finally learned this year not to make incredibly dumb fouls
-more willing to give up his body than almost anyone in program history
-great passer and dribbler for a guy his size
-have no idea why he failed to become a three point shooter (though he had a huge one versus Michigan State) or a more frequent shooter in general
-just a tremendous four year player in our program
-he is fundamentally sound and gives it his all so he will make plenty of $ overseas-he has absolutely nothing left to prove here and this is 100% the right move
-we'll always have the Zion charge

 

[tee1222]

And thank you, Marek. What a great player, incredible handle and passing ability for a big guy and a pleasure to watch him. Very sorry for us board nuts as his game and presence will be missed. More importantly, very happy and excited for Marek and his future endeavors.

 

[Finwad32]

Too many nice things to say about Marek. Will miss having him in Orange and wholeheartedly wish him the best in his endeavors.

If our paths ever cross again, I’ll hook you up with a smoke and a slice buddy!

 

[orangemass]

Smoke a pack on me!!! In all seriousness best of luck Marek!

 

[Jake]

4 year players are rare. Gonna miss his passes. Hard not to like him...wish he coulda played more at the 4.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Best of luck to him. Forever orange.

 

[Chip]

He deserved a crowded Dome Senior Day. Unfortunate.

Did what was asked of him, played out of position, made the most of it. What's not to like. I wish him the best.

 

[Madbiker]

Heady, high IQ player who did a lot of things well. Big heart. A true warrior. Will be missed. Wish him much success.

 

[two3zone]

My money is on he opens a chain of pizza joints in his native land and makes a killing.

 

[Col. Bleep]

...-we'll always have the Zion charge

As much as Marek contributed...this is the play for which he'll always be known.
Who else has ever taken a full on freight train charge from Zion?

As much as Marek's departure was expected I still don't like hearing it.
He's been the ultimate team player.

 

[jgeorge322]

Legund

 

[CardiacCuse]

Marek was the ultimate team player. A+ approach to a team sport. Sometimes a bit too unselfish, though, if you ask me...

Hopefully he can unlock more of his potential as a pro bc I feel like we haven't seen his best yet by any means...

 

[richmondcuse03]

Phenomenal passer. Ultimate glue guy. Hope he does well in whatever he does and makes some nice money.

 

[Alsacs]

Good luck Marek thanks for playing for Syracuse University.
I will enjoy following your professional career.
This guy was a tough player.

 

[007]

Class act and gave you everything he had at all times. Never complained (even when holding his tooth in hand or after getting steam rolled by Zion). He just did whatever was asked of him.

How could you not wish anything but the best for this kid?

 

[walsh2012]

What a fun career to watch. Kid went 5-3 in the NCAA tournament, beat number one Duke in Durham when he took a charge from Zion

 

[GooseMutt]

It’s like living in jersey and having your son tell you he got a big promotion and is moving to California

I need a drink