Author Topic: So now what?? (Read 21938 times)

forgetful · « **Reply #50 on:** May 18, 2016, 11:56:34 PM »

Quote from: Marquette Fan In NY on May 18, 2016, 11:52:01 PM

Jimmy Hall is a modern day James "Stretch" Gregory.

http://nypost.com/2016/01/25/booted-for-theft-hoops-star-needed-2nd-chance-and-found-kent-st/

Ok, 3/4 a left nut for Jimmy.

KampusFoods · « **Reply #51 on:** May 19, 2016, 07:48:18 AM »

Quote from: MU82 on May 18, 2016, 10:34:46 PM

Yes, recruits obviously hate us.

That's why we had a top-10 recruiting class in Wojo's first year and a top-20 this time.

I think you answered Heisy's question with, "Make dopey posts."

At this rate it will only be top 30 next year!

4everwarriors · « **Reply #52 on:** May 19, 2016, 07:50:17 AM »

Next man up, hey?

CAGASS24 · « **Reply #53 on:** May 19, 2016, 08:53:58 AM »

Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on May 18, 2016, 10:28:35 PM

Jesus H. Christ on a pogo stick.

Back to back top 20 classes and we are a mid major program and recruits don't like us anymore.

Some people need a lesson in logic.

+1000

My god - we improved 7 in the win column, won a tournament, beat wisco on the road and had an all con frosh not named Henry, recruiting is going quite well imo - given what the team looked like two years ago I'd say things are pointing up for the program - do I wish we went to tourney every year , of course , but we are clearly trending up and at the end of the day that's what you want - our proverbial ceiling is high as a program - we wil be better on the court this season -

tower912 · « **Reply #54 on:** May 19, 2016, 09:00:59 AM »

Screw it. give in to the whining. Close down scoop, go division 2, go find something else to complain about.

DienerTime34 · « **Reply #55 on:** May 19, 2016, 09:06:27 AM »

Wojo thought this could be Duke West but that's just not the long-term reality of our program. He's a young guy who's in a bit over his head at the moment and has a very young coaching staff to boot. He will adjust. Just like our previous coaches, he will learn to win with four guards and a center. It will happen.

JamilJaeJamailJrJuan · « **Reply #56 on:** May 19, 2016, 09:41:38 AM »

Quote from: forgetful on May 18, 2016, 11:44:50 PM

Quickly looking at current NBA early entries that have yet to sign with an agent. I'd give my left nut for the following:

Jimmy Hall; Kent state 6'8" 235 lbs, averaged 16.4 pts 7.9 rbs
Marc-Eddy Norelia; FGCU 6'8" 218 lbs, averaged 17.1 pts 9.3 rbs
Alec Peters; Valpo 6'9: 230 lbs, averaged 18.4 pts 8.5 rbs

1/2 a nut:

Andrew White III; Nebraska 6'7" 220 lb, averaged 16.6 pls, 5.9 rbs

I agree with this analysis.

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #57 on:** May 19, 2016, 10:20:29 AM »

Quote from: DienerTime34 on May 19, 2016, 09:06:27 AM

Wojo thought this could be Duke West but that's just not the long-term reality of our program.

It should be the goal of every coach to try and build their program to the level of Duke. We have been at the level in the past. We can be at that level again. It will take time, but I think we are on the right path.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #58 on:** May 19, 2016, 10:22:06 AM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on May 19, 2016, 10:20:29 AM

It should be the goal of every coach to try and build their program to the level of Duke. We have been at the level in the past. We can be at that level again. It will take time, but I think we are on the right path.

I agree with your view. But right now you're talking to kids who didn't magically ride a bike on their first try so they think it's impossible to ride a bike.

MU82 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 19, 2016, 10:51:48 AM »

Quote from: DienerTime34 on May 19, 2016, 09:06:27 AM

Wojo thought this could be Duke West but that's just not the long-term reality of our program. He's a young guy who's in a bit over his head at the moment and has a very young coaching staff to boot. He will adjust. Just like our previous coaches, he will learn to win with four guards and a center. It will happen.

As a floor coach, I think Wojo improved last season but needs to improve more.

As a recruiter, I don't think he is "in over his head" at all. He has had two great recruiting classes in two years. He also has a few near-misses on other good players - as every good recruiter does.

Compare his first two classes (at least ratings-wise) to any two classes from any coach we've had the last few decades. Pretty damn good.

CTWarrior · « **Reply #60 on:** May 19, 2016, 10:53:33 AM »

Quote from: MU82 on May 19, 2016, 10:51:48 AM

As a floor coach, I think Wojo improved last season but needs to improve more.

As a recruiter, I don't think he is "in over his head" at all. He has had two great recruiting classes in two years. He also has a few near-misses on other good players - as every good recruiter does.

Compare his first two classes (at least ratings-wise) to any two classes from any coach we've had the last few decades. Pretty damn good.

Well, there's recruiting good players and recruiting the right mix of players. I agree he has done a good job getting good players, but the jury is still out concerning the right mix.

Pakuni · « **Reply #61 on:** May 19, 2016, 11:12:17 AM »

Quote from: CTWarrior on May 19, 2016, 10:53:33 AM

Well, there's recruiting good players and recruiting the right mix of players. I agree he has done a good job getting good players, but the jury is still out concerning the right mix.

Given that we've only seen one of Wojo's recruiting classes on the floor, how could the jury on "the right mix" be anything but out?

MU82 · « **Reply #62 on:** May 19, 2016, 11:16:02 AM »

Quote from: Pakuni on May 19, 2016, 11:12:17 AM

Given that we've only seen one of Wojo's recruiting classes on the floor, how could the jury on "the right mix" be anything but out?

Exactly.

CTWarrior · « **Reply #63 on:** May 19, 2016, 12:06:49 PM »

Quote from: MU82 on May 19, 2016, 11:16:02 AM

Exactly.

My point is that we are collecting good but smallish wings in excess and that the lack of strong bodies seem likely to be problematic for us. I'm curious to see how we'll make it work.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #64 on:** May 19, 2016, 12:27:40 PM »

Quote from: forgetful on May 18, 2016, 11:44:50 PM

Quickly looking at current NBA early entries that have yet to sign with an agent. I'd give my left nut for the following:

Jimmy Hall; Kent state 6'8" 235 lbs, averaged 16.4 pts 7.9 rbs
Marc-Eddy Norelia; FGCU 6'8" 218 lbs, averaged 17.1 pts 9.3 rbs
Alec Peters; Valpo 6'9: 230 lbs, averaged 18.4 pts 8.5 rbs

1/2 a nut:

Andrew White III; Nebraska 6'7" 220 lb, averaged 16.6 pls, 5.9 rbs

These are individuals that I would also like. Duly Nutted.