Very interesting might give clues to starting lineup

[jsglow]

55 on the 5x10?  Holy sh#tsnacks... that's Novak-esque right there.  And Markus is at 58?  Good lord... if any semblance of that can translate to the court, start clearing your schedule in March.

I watched all those guys shoot with keen interest at Madness.  Katin and Rowsey have flawless form.  Sammy has a very nice shot too. Markus has 'good' form that he repeats with precision.  We're going to truly threaten teams from deep. 

And guess what?  That opens things up heading inside for our already accomplished slashers. 

And guess what else?  We won't have two big bodies down there that sometimes got in the way last year.

I sincerely believe our offense takes a big step forward in efficiency this year.  Just have to avoid popping those turnover balloons and hold our own on the defensive glass.

[MerrittsMustache]

55 on the 5x10?  Holy sh#tsnacks... that's Novak-esque right there.  And Markus is at 58?  Good lord... if any semblance of that can translate to the court, start clearing your schedule in March.

True...but Novak is literally a foot taller than Rowsey.

Rowsey could be the next Mo Acker or he could be the next...well, any sub-6 footer who can shoot the lights out as long as no one is within 6 feet of him.

I'm not trying to knock Rowsey, I hope he ends up being great, but I think that some on here are setting themselves up to be disappointed.

[Galway Eagle]

True...but Novak is literally a foot taller than Rowsey.

Rowsey could be the next Mo Acker or he could be the next...well, any sub-6 footer who can shoot the lights out as long as no one is within 6 feet of him.

I'm not trying to knock Rowsey, I hope he ends up being great, but I think that some on here are setting themselves up to be disappointed.

or god forbid the next jake thomas who can shoot lights out in practice and warm ups but not in games

[GGGG]

or god forbid the next jake thomas who can shoot lights out in practice and warm ups but not in games

I know that makes people shudder, and the leap from South Dakota to the BE is bigger than the Big South to the BE, but I would be lying if I said that thought didn't cross my mind.

[MerrittsMustache]

I know that makes people shudder, and the leap from South Dakota to the BE is bigger than the Big South to the BE, but I would be lying if I said that thought didn't cross my mind.

If Rowsey put up "senior year Cubillan" type numbers (7 pts, 2-3 ast, 41% from 3), I'd be very pleased.

[Marcus92]

Rowsey or Reinhardt don't have to be the second coming of Steve Novak to help this team.

Last season we shot 33.9% from 3-point range, behind more than 200 other teams in the country. And that was on just 572 attempts — fewer than 260+ other teams. Pretty pathetic.

In other words, if Andrew and Katin connect on 35% of their threes (not exactly a high standard), we'll be better than we were a year ago. If they manage to reach the 38-40% range, we'll be dramatically better. Anything above that could be pretty amazing.

Let's hold off a bit before comparing these guys to one of college basketball's all-time long-distance shooters.

[jsglow]

I know that makes people shudder, and the leap from South Dakota to the BE is bigger than the Big South to the BE, but I would be lying if I said that thought didn't cross my mind.

All true, but nobody ever said Thomas was the best guard in the Kasten gym either.  Rowsey can play.  I think the big question is how he fares against bigger guys.  That's still to be seen, at least by us on the outside.

[GGGG]

I don't really put a lot of stock in the "best guy in the practice gym" type statements until I see it on the court versus real competition.  I have heard that too many times and the only one to ever exceed those statements was Wade.

[Babybluejeans]

Rowsey or Reinhardt don't have to be the second coming of Steve Novak to help this team.

Last season we shot 33.9% from 3-point range, behind more than 200 other teams in the country. And that was on just 572 attempts — fewer than 260+ other teams. Pretty pathetic.

In other words, if Andrew and Katin connect on 35% of their threes (not exactly a high standard), we'll be better than we were a year ago. If they manage to reach the 38-40% range, we'll be dramatically better. Anything above that could be pretty amazing.

Let's hold off a bit before comparing these guys to one of college basketball's all-time long-distance shooters.

Exactly. Our historical reference points tend to be the stars but getting Maurice Acker (9 ppg, 49% 3-pt) or Cooby (as poster above pointed out) numbers could well make all the difference in whether we dance.

[mu03eng]

Correct.  Write it down.  The interesting thing will be the rotation and minutes distribution 6-9.

I will say, I don't think Carter gets more 20 minutes a game even though he starts. Will be too difficult to keep Rowsey and Markus from getting 20 minutes combined at the 1.

[Babybluejeans]

I don't really put a lot of stock in the "best guy in the practice gym" type statements until I see it on the court versus real competition.  I have heard that too many times and the only one to ever exceed those statements was Wade.

On the nose. It's akin to "he's looked great in training camp" in the NFL. Been burned in fantasy drafts by that old saw enough to know that almost everyone looks great in training camp (or the practice gym).

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I will say, I don't think Carter gets more 20 minutes a game even though he starts. Will be too difficult to keep Rowsey and Markus from getting 20 minutes combined at the 1.

It will because they can both play off ball, plus I see Markus getting more time at the 2 anyways. I know Jay bee has the biggest hard on for Markus but lets not forget he is only 17. Lets not give him the Vander and JJJ freshman year treatment.

[wadesworld]

Rowsey will be in double digits.  While he won't be anywhere close to a Novak type shooter, he'll be closer to Novak than he is to Thomas.

[jsglow]

I don't really put a lot of stock in the "best guy in the practice gym" type statements until I see it on the court versus real competition.  I have heard that too many times and the only one to ever exceed those statements was Wade.

Fair enough.  Understand that I'm not suggesting that Rowsey is 'great', just that I don't think he's walk on Thomas.

[Badgerhater]

Asking those who may know.

How much quickness is out there with these shooters?  Is the release smooth and quick?

If they can't get open looks and take awhile to launch a shot, MU will be in for some long nights at the mason convention.

[BM1090]

Asking those who may know.

How much quickness is out there with these shooters?  Is the release smooth and quick?

If they can't get open looks and take awhile to launch a shot, MU will be in for some long nights at the mason convention.

Reinhardt and Rowsey have quick releases. Howard has a pretty quick release, but a bit slower. Hauser's is slower but he's taller so he doesn't need it to be as quick.

[wadesworld]

Reinhardt and Rowsey have quick releases. Howard has a pretty quick release, but a bit slower. Hauser's is slower but he's taller so he doesn't need it to be as quick.

I agree with this analysis.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong here, but to me Hauser reminds me of a 6'7" version of the 6' Riley LaChance.  Does everything pretty well, best asset is the ability to shoot the ball, but doesn't have a huge weakness.  Very high IQ, doesn't force things (too much), great footwork, but isn't some freak athlete who will blow by someone off the dribble.  Just tough players who won't beat themselves.

[Benny B]

Rowsey could be the next Mo Acker or he could be the next...well, any sub-6 footer who can shoot the lights out as long as no one is within 6 feet of him.

Incidentally, Hicks was about 6 feet away from Jenkins.

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[dgies9156]

Rowsey could be the next Mo Acker or he could be the next...well,

Gary Rosenberger?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Gary Rosenberger?

I'm thinking white Aaron Hutchins.

[Jay Bee]

the leap from South Dakota to the BE is bigger than the Big South to the BE

Wat?

[GGGG]

Wat?

Maybe I'm overrating the Big South???

[Silkk the Shaka]

If Rowsey put up "senior year Cubillan" type numbers (7 pts, 2-3 ast, 41% from 3), I'd be very pleased.

Same

[BobWildLoyalist]

What are the chances Dominic James is supplying the balloons for practice?

[MerrittsMustache]

What are the chances Dominic James is supplying the balloons for practice?