Oso planning to go pro
In his freshman season, Markus Howard played in 31 games and scored 410 points (13.2 points per game). Here's how that compares to Marquette's all-time scoring leaders:1. Jerel McNeal1,985 pts • 130 g • 15.3 ppg343 pts as a freshman2. Lazar Hayward1,859 points • 138 g • 13.5 ppg224 pts as a freshman3. George Thompson1,773 points • 87 g • 20.4 ppg0 pts as a freshman (freshmen weren't eligible to play varsity until 1972)4. Dominic James1,749 points • 129 g • 13.6 ppg473 pts as a freshman5. Butch Lee1,735 points • 115 g • 15.1 ppg215 pts as a freshman6. Travis Diener1,691 points • 120 g • 14.1 ppg262 pts as a freshman7. Brian Wardle1,690 points • 117 g • 14.4 ppg319 pts as a freshman8. Tony Smith1,688 points • 114 g • 14.8 ppg234 pts as a freshman9. Wes Matthews, Jr.1,673 points • 127 g • 13.2 ppg207 pts as a freshman10. Bo Ellis1,663 points • 119 g • 14.0 ppg378 pts as a freshmanIn other words, Markus scored more points in his freshman season than anyone on this list besides Dominic James. So where do you think he will finish his career on MU's all-time scoring list?There's a chance at #1, but my vote is for #2. If he stays healthy and we have some postseason success, he'll probably play around 130 career games. With more talent around him, I don't see Markus scoring 20 ppg his senior season like Jerel. But if he ups his scoring average slightly to around 15 ppg the next 3 seasons, he should move past Lazar.I wouldn't mind being wrong in the least — if he's good enough to be drafted after leading Marquette back to the Final Four in his junior season.
If he plays four years and stays healthy, he'll be #1. That would have him playing at least, in my opinion, 134 games, with his most productive years also being when I'd anticipate we play the most games.I'd project him at 15 ppg next year over 32 games, 16 ppg as a junior over 35 games, and 17 ppg as a senior over 35 games. That would make him our first 2,000 point scorer.
We had this discussion about Haanif last summer. Having said that , top 5 with a shot at 1.
Then when Marcus isn't all everything next year the sky will be falling
I've always thought it was somewhat surprising that a program of MU's success and history doesn't have a 2,000 point scorer.
We had this discussion about Haanif last summer. Having said that, top 5 with a shot at 1.
One of my biggest fears for next year. What happens on this board if Marcus only shoots 40% from 3?
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
Points no matta, hey?
Most national writers tabbed Haanif as our breakout star last season. Not so much. But I'd be much more surprised if Markus' scoring average dropped than I was by Haanif's.
I think there are a few reasons:
That depends on whether we are winning or losing.
Most of our greats were leaving early while it was still fashionable to stay all 4. A lot of coaches were selfish, not Al.