Thoughts after Maryland’s win over the University of Wisconsin at Madison

[WellsstreetWanderer]

The bartender and I bonded during the game because he is a Maryland grad.  I was drinking Oskar Blues "Chub"   Nice stout that went perfectly with a brat. Waited for him to buy a round but he was too cheap.

[Anti-Dentite]

Perfect!  But instead of storming, maybe we could just saunter onto the court.

That's it, we could become known for our indifferent celebration satisfying both the pro and anti storming crowd.

[JWags85]

Brian Butch was a complete stiff.  Kaminsky is way more skilled and athletic.

I struggle to see who Kaminsky will defend.  Okafor ate him for lunch in Madison earlier this year.  He hasn't had to do more than sit inside and swat smaller players, but there will be a lot more guys like Okafor at the next level.  He's more athletic than Butch but I don't think he's as smooth as a guy like Mirotic.  He can be a rotation guy but I can't see him being a starter.  I think he's a better version of someone like Ryan Kelly who is barely sticking in the league.

[rocky_warrior]

The bartender and I bonded during the game because he is a Maryland grad.  I was drinking Oskar Blues "Chub"   Nice stout that went perfectly with a brat. Waited for him to buy a round but he was too cheap.

"Old Chub" officially...and I'm drinking one right now.  It's a staple of mine around here.

[ChicosBailBonds]

I contend that this is the year everyone thinks UW makes the Final Four, and they will go out before that.  Last year, Final Four not all that surprising.

The Big Ten isn't that great this year, they haven't been tested and certain kids of teams will give them fits.

All comes down to the draw and the crap shoot that is the tournament.

[rocky_warrior]

I contend that this is the year everyone thinks UW makes the Final Four, and they will go out before that.  Last year, Final Four not all that surprising.

The Big Ten isn't that great this year, they haven't been tested and certain kids of teams will give them fits.

Agreed with this part.  I would be surprised to see UW in the FF again.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Can't win on national TV.

[WarriorFan]

   (1) Frank Kaminsky has become a fine, fine collegiate basketball player. It seems unlikely, however, that he will be much of a pro. He just does not have the stuff of a high-level NBA player.

Poor man's LaMarcus Aldridge.

[muwarrior69]

I contend that this is the year everyone thinks UW makes the Final Four, and they will go out before that.  Last year, Final Four not all that surprising.

The Big Ten isn't that great this year, they haven't been tested and certain kids of teams will give them fits.

All comes down to the draw and the crap shoot that is the tournament.

Back in my day it was UCLA and then everyone else. I think Kentucky has a shot at being the first undefeated team since Indiana back in 1976. What do you all think?

[brewcity77]

Back in my day it was UCLA and then everyone else. I think Kentucky has a shot at being the first undefeated team since Indiana back in 1976. What do you all think?

I've felt that way since the season started. Maybe Duke or Virginia can give them a run, and teams have pushed them to the brink, but when it matters they just buckle down and win. I think Cal has a real chance at 40-0.

[NavinRJohnson]

I contend that this is the year everyone thinks UW makes the Final Four, and they will go out before that.  Last year, Final Four not all that surprising.

The Big Ten isn't that great this year, they haven't been tested and certain kids of teams will give them fits.

All comes down to the draw and the crap shoot that is the tournament.

Been warning Wosconsin-madison fans all season that they picked a real bad year to have their best team ever. With UK and Duke in particular,and even UVA and UL (with jones anyway)...really tough.

[willie warrior]

Who cares about the Badgers?

+Infinigazillion

[warriorchick]

The best part about Wisconsin losing is al reading my cousin's Facebook posts afterwards. He is an insufferable douche about UW sports, and he didn't even go to school there. He has to share about a dozen posts after every win and  is a super sore loser.

Last night he was angry with the Big Ten for letting Maryland into the conference.  LOL.

[4everwarriors]

The bartender and I bonded during the game because he is a Maryland grad.  I was drinking Oskar Blues "Chub"   Nice stout that went perfectly with a brat. Waited for him to buy a round but he was too cheap.

Terps grad, now a bartender, hey? Awesome.

[GGGG]

The problem I see with Kaminsky in the NBA is that I can't figure out a current NBA player who he reminds me of.  I can see some decent comparisons to Sam Dekker though.

[🏀]

The problem I see with Kaminsky in the NBA is that I can't figure out a current NBA player who he reminds me of.  I can see some decent comparisons to Sam Dekker though.

Dekker will have a better and longer career than Kaminsky.

Kaminsky will be abused playing center by half the league, the only good thing for him is the other half of the league's centers are also garbage.

[KenoshaWarrior]

Disagree, with all of the pick and roll, pick and pop action the NBA loves to run, his game is tailor made for that.  And shooters his size are very hard to find.  I think he has a solid 10 year NBA career. 

I agree.  Guy could be a good NBA player

[KenoshaWarrior]

Terps grad, now a bartender, hey? Awesome.

So everyone who graduates college is supposed to be a Fortune 500 executive?
Way to knock someone for having a job

How do you know it wasnt his moonlight job? 

I drive for Lyft and Uber on the weekends for extra money. Should I not tell people I am a Marquette grad cause it "might make us look bad"

Grow up dude

[NavinRJohnson]

Guy won't/won't have to play with his back to the basket in the NBA. Guys has a tailor made stretch 4 game.

[Golden Avalanche]

Bronson Koenig is a fine player, but Jackson is a better defender when you have quick guards like that out there.  Wisconsin is still a like F4 team though unless they get in Kentucky's region. Imo the third best team in the country.

Is Koening the guard last night who missed every shot he took, and some of them being very poorly timed early possession jumpers?

I've only watched Wisconsin thrice this season (@MU, @Rutgers, last night) so I'm not as familiar as years past but the guard who did the above seemed to not have any qualms about taking the shots which made me wonder if it was an off night for him or if Maryland's scout was to dare him to shoot.

[GGGG]

Guy won't/won't have to play with his back to the basket in the NBA. Guys has a tailor made stretch 4 game.

I just don't think he's going to be able to guard a typical NBA stretch 4.  

[GGGG]

Is Koening the guard last night who missed every shot he took, and some of them being very poorly timed early possession jumpers?

I've only watched Wisconsin thrice this season (@MU, @Rutgers, last night) so I'm not as familiar as years past but the guard who did the above seemed to not have any qualms about taking the shots which made me wonder if it was an off night for him or if Maryland's scout was to dare him to shoot.

It was an off night, but it was also the best backcourt he has played big minutes against.  He is a good player...only a sophomore.  But they will need Jackson back.

[MUfan12]

The problem I see with Kaminsky in the NBA is that I can't figure out a current NBA player who he reminds me of.

If Leuer can get minutes, I think Frank can.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

The problem I see with Kaminsky in the NBA is that I can't figure out a current NBA player who he reminds me of.  I can see some decent comparisons to Sam Dekker though.

I've read Kelly Olynyk as a comparison.  A backup C that can score and rebound a little.  Maybe Bill Wennington with more range for an older comparison.

[4everwarriors]

So everyone who graduates college is supposed to be a Fortune 500 executive?
Way to knock someone for having a job

How do you know it wasnt his moonlight job? 

I drive for Lyft and Uber on the weekends for extra money. Should I not tell people I am a Marquette grad cause it "might make us look bad"

Grow up dude

Hey, then maybe you've driven me? How was the tip?