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Earl Tatum

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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #50 on: April 19, 2014, 05:48:23 PM »
Hope I'M Wrong---Unless we get some size and one more good big body-----BLEAK

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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #51 on: April 19, 2014, 05:55:49 PM »
Conference 5-13, given current roster
Long, long couple of years.  We will have a fairly strong guard situation.  Total lack of depth at 4 and 5 will dictate strategy for opposing teams.  Hope I am wrong.

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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #52 on: April 19, 2014, 06:29:19 PM »
Next season's team will be marred with growing pains.  For the people who think that MU is going to win 22+ games, you're in for a lot of frustration.

We have a new coach, and we're fielding a team that hasn't played any games together as of yet.  There's going to be a lack of cohesiveness in the first part of the season.  We also have to factor in the following, glaring deficiencies.

1.  Lack of a playmaker - Everyone is high on Deonte Burton, but he's not that guy that can handle the ball and create a shot on his own - yet.  We will have difficulty scoring.

2.  Lack of an inside post player with size/scoring ability/rebounding presence- Not having Gardner nor a big man that can score with his back to the basket will allow the defense to play loose down low.  Expect to be out-rebounded in a lot of games this year as we will be expecting our guards to be relied upon more for this.  This will allow the opposition to score some easy baskets in transition since our guards will be crashing the glass.

3.  Lack of 3 pt shooting - Mayo is ok with shooting the 3 ball, but not much else exists after him.  Without the 3 ball the defense has a huge advantage being able to double down on our best player and not sacrifice much on the defensive end.  We don't have the firepower to stretch anyone out. 

4.  Lack of perimeter defense - D. Wilson/Mayo aren't the best defenders and aren't quick to the ball.  Burton, while physical inside, has a glaring weakness defending guards who can slash to the hoop. 

5.  Lack of overall size upfront - Johnson 6'7 and and Taylor 6'5 will face an uphill battle playing down low and being outsized on a consistent basis, until Fischer is on the squad.  Burton will have to spell these guys at times, to give them a rest.  Burton essentially is playing way out of position at the 4 or 5 spot.

These questions need to be answered in order to remotely consider a post season push:

Can these guys play defense/shoot the 3 consistently ?
Duane Wilson -
John Dawson -

How comfortable will these guys be playing out of position consistently?
Burton - Forward/Guard
Steve Taylor - Forward
JaJuan Johnson - Center/Forward

Overall, I think we are worse this coming season due to what appears to be a tougher conference.  In order for the scales to tip in our favor, the freshmen are going to have to contribute a lot.  Being undersized and not be a 3 point shooting team really hurts us.  It's going to be difficult to stay in games against decent opponents.  We're going to have many games where we are out-rebounded by 10 boards or more.  Without a consistent group of guys who can hit the 3 ball, we will be out of a lot of games.  Relying on freshmen is going to result in a lot of up and down basketball with many mistakes.  Expect a lot of growing pains from this coming season with a lack of senior/junior leadership.  2015-2016 is the year to expect an NCAA tourney team. 

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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #53 on: April 19, 2014, 10:08:31 PM »
I am waiting for my prediction to see if Wojo comes out at the Fish Fry and says this team is going to suck like Buzz did last year. 


Optimistically - I think we will be surprised by the talent on this roster led by Wojo..

Mayo as a senior, Fischer, burton, jjjj and Duane Wilson make a really nice core...

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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #54 on: April 19, 2014, 10:47:28 PM »
I don't know what will happen. But, don't underestimate the impact a positive mindset can have on a team.

Last year was a complete clusterf*ck. You could see their confidence was shot. If Wojo gets the guys to buy in, and they play a little more freely, I can see them surprising us.

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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #55 on: April 20, 2014, 09:59:12 AM »
Good point, fan12. Also depends on roster make-up and when Woj decides to install an offense.

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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #56 on: April 20, 2014, 10:07:50 AM »
Unfortunately barring some late big recruits coming in next year things are going to be tough for Marquette.  Devante Gardner was awesome and was the guy who always scared us because we couldn't match up with him and next year him and Otule are gone. 

I think it's going to take at least a year for Wojo to get his guys and system in place but the main problem I see with Marquette is the lack of size next year.



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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #57 on: April 20, 2014, 10:57:51 AM »
They many not win 20 but they will not lose 20.
They will be as disciplined and tough as their coach and their coach's coach. 
Will surprise some favored teams even before Luke is added to the mix.
Will not be an easy mark in conference play.
Will be exciting to watch in person or on TV even as D is emphasized.
Will be going somewhere other than home in postseason.           

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Re: Prediction for Next Season
« Reply #58 on: April 20, 2014, 11:06:31 AM »
What world do you live in that Freshman rarely make a huge impact? There are definitely impact freshman coming into the BE. BE is definitely better next year not worse.
All you have to is look at St. John's. Lavin had a lot of young talent his first couple of years and the team did not win. There are a few exceptions, but generally top 100 recruits have not made a big impact their first year in the Big East. Of course this is not the same Big East, but we are talking NCAA tournament caliber teams. Villanova is likely to be the only ranked team in the conference and is the only NCAA tournament caliber team before the season starts.