2016-17 Schedule

[real chili 83]

I would argue not dancing. Between tournament share value to the league, exposure, and increased donations, I have to think you're always better off dancing.

Thanks Brew.

My question was a bit tounge in cheek for the administration and next year's scheduling.

[brewcity77]

The Hayes to the NBA is just silly. Koenig/Hayes may be the best senior duo in the NCAA's.

Watching Hayes game, I still feel he'll be the best Badger from their Final Four teams in the NBA. I like him better than Dekker or Kaminsky. Good athlete, can get to the rim and shoot outside, already has a strong frame with room to polish his physique. Should definitely go this year, he's proven he can do it as the main guy and won't improve his stock any by sticking around another year. He's already 21.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Disagree.  Hayes pays too flat footed.  He's not a good slash err r/ball handler and can't jump.  Not NBA quality at all.

[BM1090]

Disagree.  Hayes pays too flat footed.  He's not a good slash err r/ball handler and can't jump.  Not NBA quality at all.

He's 6'8, can defend 2-4, has a fantastic mid range game and a decent 3 point shot. He's going to have a long career in the NBA.

[GGGG]

He's 6'8, can defend 2-4, has a fantastic mid range game and a decent 3 point shot. He's going to have a long career in the NBA.

Carl Landry is my off the top of the head comparison.

[Jay Bee]

Hayes.. second rounder, hopeful to get run, ai''nal?

6'8", no shooty, no reboundy

[BM1090]

Hayes.. second rounder, hopeful to get run, ai''nal?

6'8", no shooty, no reboundy

Without access to stats, I would venture a guess that he has one of the best mid range games in the country. He hit 40% of three pointers last year, though he has struggled this year.

[Jay Bee]

Without access to stats, I would venture a guess that he has one of the best mid range games in the country. He hit 40% of three pointers last year, though he has struggled this year.

His stats are puke. Sub-40% non-at-the-rim 2FG's and a ton of attempts. His/her eFG% is 43.9%. 2FG% is 41.5%. She's been nothing short of horrid. But those are just stats (reality).

[Marcus92]

Feels like there's a positive feedback loop at work here.

The better Marquette is, the more attractive we are to mid-tier teams in terms of boosting their strength of schedule (balanced against the downside of not getting a return home game).

And the more success our program sees (higher attendance, ratings, exposure and ultimately revenue), the more the athletic department is probably willing to pay up to bring better opponents to Milwaukee.

I'm sure this greatly oversimplifies what's at stake. But it seems clear that a rising program has more to offer than one coming off an 11-win season with a first-year coach.

[PGsHeroes32]

Pitt will be tough without Henry.

Artis and Young are both back next year

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Pitt will be tough without Henry.

Artis and Young are both back next year

True, but they lose their starting PG and will be relying on a pretty low ranked freshman to run the point. If they don't address that area somehow, they may struggle despite having talented players like Artis and Young.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Add @ Utah to the list.

Stealing from Brew's original post:

Wisconsin (H) We know this one for sure.

Unnamed Big 10 Team (A) Not etched in stone that we'll be in the Gavitt Games, but seems likely.

Two of Eastern Michigan, IUPUI, Gardner-Webb, and Howard (H) These will be at the BC as part of the 2K Classic.

Two of Michigan, Pittsburgh, and SMU (N) These will be in NYC as part of the 2K Classic.

Utah (A).

[GGGG]

I hope we didn't add Utah simply because we aren't getting a Gavitt Games game.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I hope we didn't add Utah simply because we aren't getting a Gavitt Games game.

Touche.

[WarriorInNYC]

Two of Eastern Michigan, IUPUI, Gardner-Webb, and Howard (H) These will be at the BC as part of the 2K Classic.

From RealTimeRPI.com (I don't know if this is the best RPI source, so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong)
2016 RPI

Eastern Michigan - 112
IUPUI - 188
Gardner-Webb - 209
Howard - 328

Not sure what these teams return next year, but hopefully we can avoid Howard

[statnik]

Why is it silly? He's projected anywhere from 25 to 40. That won't improve when he's a year older.

This must be an extremely weak draft class.  A power forward who shoots 38% and turns the ball over should not be anywhere near a first round pick.

[JWags85]

The Hayes to the NBA is just silly. Koenig/Hayes may be the best senior duo in the NCAA's.

Hayes has been discussed but this is hilarious.  Koenig?  He of 13 pts and 2 assists?  Also shooting under 40%?  He'll be a solid player as a senior but I would be surprised if he is even 2nd team all B10.

[Herman Cain]

Both the Horizon and MVC have informal policies that discourage their teams from doing straight buy games. We'd probably have to do a 2 or 3 for one, which means we won't be scheduling them.

I'd like to see two more high majors added to this, preferably home and homes. I'd like mid level teams from the ACC and SEC to get some ESPN exposure.

That would get you to 14 home games, 2 neutral site, and 11 road games. With the four remaining, the ideal would be three buy games and a neutral site game. 17 plus 1 exhibition is plenty of home games, and 7 high majors on the non-con would insure a strong enough schedule.

I think this schedule comes close to the one that Buzz scheduled in his last year. It was a little bit too hard and we ended up in the toilet.

I don't mind doing a 2 or 3 for 1 with a lower tier Horizon or MVC. We should be able to win the away game.

Worst thing that could happen to the program is to go 8-5 in OOC because we scheduled  a bit too hard.  We need to always be at the 10 win or above level we can get there with better ranked cupcakes. We still have Wisconsin, Gavitt, A tournament and One home and home likely so it is not like we are totally weak on the schedule.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I think this schedule comes close to the one that Buzz scheduled in his last year. It was a little bit too hard and we ended up in the toilet.

I don't mind doing a 2 or 3 for 1 with a lower tier Horizon or MVC. We should be able to win the away game.

Worst thing that could happen to the program is to go 8-5 in OOC because we scheduled  a bit too hard.  We need to always be at the 10 win or above level we can get there with better ranked cupcakes. We still have Wisconsin, Gavitt, A tournament and One home and home likely so it is not like we are totally weak on the schedule.

We literally just spent the entire year about complaining about a ridiculously weak schedule and now we're gonna start complaining about Utah being too tough? Can't have it both ways, I'm a fan of the home and home.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I think this schedule comes close to the one that Buzz scheduled in his last year. It was a little bit too hard and we ended up in the toilet.

I don't mind doing a 2 or 3 for 1 with a lower tier Horizon or MVC. We should be able to win the away game.

Worst thing that could happen to the program is to go 8-5 in OOC because we scheduled  a bit too hard.  We need to always be at the 10 win or above level we can get there with better ranked cupcakes. We still have Wisconsin, Gavitt, A tournament and One home and home likely so it is not like we are totally weak on the schedule.

For realz, bro?

[BM1090]

Everyone is laughing at Hayes to the NBA but he's projected to get drafted and even uwbadgers.com released an article that mentioned he was considering options. It's a definite possibility.

[forgetful]

Everyone is laughing at Hayes to the NBA but he's projected to get drafted and even uwbadgers.com released an article that mentioned he was considering options. It's a definite possibility.

If he can get drafted, he should go now.  He is not going to improve his draft stock at this point.  With a deeper draft next year, if he stays he goes undrafted.

[cheebs09]

If he can get drafted, he should go now.  He is not going to improve his draft stock at this point.  With a deeper draft next year, if he stays he goes undrafted.

He's been outspoken about he NCAA and paying players. I could see him leaving early. Although, I would think last year would have been a better time. His stock was higher and I think next year's team will be projected to be better than this past year's team was at the same time last year.

[BM1090]

If he can get drafted, he should go now.  He is not going to improve his draft stock at this point.  With a deeper draft next year, if he stays he goes undrafted.

I agree. He leaves now and he's probably between 40-50. He stays and in all likelihood becomes a more efficient player next year but is a year older and his draft stock is the same/worse.

[GGGG]

Of course Nigel Hayes could improve his draft status if he returns.  Kaminsky did.  Heild did.  Why can't Hayes?