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A personal request for the MU staff
« on: July 15, 2021, 10:18:19 PM »
I would like a tier 1  Euro/Intenational scout with the ability to seal the deal.  I look at Gonzaga's success and ask myself why not us?  I would like a Bogdanovic type guy on our roster. Just sayin...

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Re: A personal request for the MU staff
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2021, 10:20:57 PM »
I would like a tier 1  Euro/Intenational scout with the ability to seal the deal.  I look at Gonzaga's success and ask myself why not us?  I would like a Bogdanovic type guy on our roster. Just sayin...

Those type of players don’t come to the US for college.  You’re more likely to get an unpolished big man with a ton of potential.  Great shooting guards with size play pro there and then get drafted or sign with the NBA.   Other than the Aussie guards that went through St Mary’s, I struggle to think of any at the high major level

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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2021, 10:27:26 PM »
Those type of players don’t come to the US for college.  You’re more likely to get an unpolished big man with a ton of potential.  Great shooting guards with size play pro there and then get drafted or sign with the NBA.   Other than the Aussie guards that went through St Mary’s, I struggle to think of any at the high major level

Maybe...I see your point.  How do we get to where we need to be by 2022-3 or 2023-4?  I will concede one transition year.  But we must get back on track quickly and I believe we can.  It's been a horror show, no disputing that. It's time to get this program back to an elite level.

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Re: A personal request for the MU staff
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2021, 10:41:13 PM »
At one point in time, the key to that kingdom was Junior College... St Mary's Aussie pipeline has had a bigger impact on their rugby program. They are one of the best in North America every year.

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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2021, 11:00:13 PM »
At one point in time, the key to that kingdom was Junior College... St Mary's Aussie pipeline has had a bigger impact on their rugby program. They are one of the best in North America every year.

But how many people actually follow collegiate rugby?

Prior to the Aussie influence there, St Mary’s had been to the postseason twice in the modern era. Starting with Daniel Kickert (who is still one of the programs leading scorers), then Patty Mills, Dellavadova, Emmett Naar, then Jock Landale, they had a string of stud All WCC imports and it completely changed their program to the tune of 7 NCAAs (including a S16) and 7 NITs in the last 15 years.  That’s a remarkable change.

Too bad our Aussie experiment wasn’t as successful

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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2021, 11:13:38 PM »
But how many people actually follow collegiate rugby?

Prior to the Aussie influence there, St Mary’s had been to the postseason twice in the modern era. Starting with Daniel Kickert (who is still one of the programs leading scorers), then Patty Mills, Dellavadova, Emmett Naar, then Jock Landale, they had a string of stud All WCC imports and it completely changed their program to the tune of 7 NCAAs (including a S16) and 7 NITs in the last 15 years.  That’s a remarkable change.

Too bad our Aussie experiment wasn’t as successful

Are you talking about Froling?  Absolute disaster. 

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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2021, 05:13:08 AM »
Maybe...I see your point.  How do we get to where we need to be by 2022-3 or 2023-4?  I will concede one transition year.  But we must get back on track quickly and I believe we can.  It's been a horror show, no disputing that. It's time to get this program back to an elite level.
No...it is way past the time to get the program back to an elite level. Now cue up the "Al ain't walking through that door anytime" reminders. But wait, we did have shlubs like the Lonesome Cowboy and Tom Terrific walk through that door. Sure hope Chief Brodie can turn us around as quick as Al did.
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2021, 05:15:20 AM »
Are you talking about Froling?  Absolute disaster.
Ah yes...the big time "difference maker"
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2021, 06:02:09 AM »
No...it is way past the time to get the program back to an elite level. Now cue up the "Al ain't walking through that door anytime" reminders. But wait, we did have shlubs like the Lonesome Cowboy and Tom Terrific walk through that door. Sure hope Chief Brodie can turn us around as quick as Al did.

Can we not get to a Buzz like level?  Meaning a top 4/5 seed consistently with the ability to do some damage in the tournament?  I think we can ww if we construct the right rosters.

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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2021, 06:54:38 AM »
Can we not get to a Buzz like level?  Meaning a top 4/5 seed consistently with the ability to do some damage in the tournament?  I think we can ww if we construct the right rosters.

Buzz only got a top 4/5 seed twice in 6 years.  Two three seeds.
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2021, 07:05:32 AM »
Sure hope Chief Brodie can turn us around as quick as Al did.

Al needed 4 years to get Marquette to the NCAAT. 3 years to get to the NIT which was more significant back then than it is now. I think 3 years is a reasonable expectation for Shaka to take us dancing.
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Re: A personal request for the MU staff
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2021, 07:28:46 AM »
For every Bogdanovic out there, there are a dozen Harry Froling's, or Andy Van Vliet's.  Unless you've got a great international assistant/scout, or a great international pipeline, you're more likely to get the latter.

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« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2021, 07:53:22 AM »
Al needed 4 years to get Marquette to the NCAAT. 3 years to get to the NIT which was more significant back then than it is now. I think 3 years is a reasonable expectation for Shaka to take us dancing.

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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2021, 07:57:16 AM »
But how many people actually follow collegiate rugby?

Too bad our Aussie experiment wasn’t as successful

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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2021, 08:01:06 AM »
Al needed 4 years to get Marquette to the NCAAT. 3 years to get to the NIT which was more significant back then than it is now. I think 3 years is a reasonable expectation for Shaka to take us dancing.

We’ll be dancing in under 3 years. I have no doubt

Hell, I’ve got numerous bets with friends that we’ll be dancing this year and two other bets we’ll be in the final 4 within 4
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« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2021, 09:08:20 AM »
I would like to see Shaka test the waters for a Euro player or two. My favorite Gonzaga player was Karnowski, a huge Pole who had great under the basket moves. His teammates really liked the guy but not his choice of music when he showered. Reportedly, he would blast Polish rap music and sing along loudly, stomping to the beat. Michigan had/has the Wagners and there are players from Africa and other areas in CBB. SH's Mamu is American born but was raised in the country of Georgia. In addition to Africa and Canada, MU could be well served with an occasional under the radar Euro player.

Anyone know how other schools conduct their searches? I doubt that the coaches spend a lot of time there. Perhaps Marquette alums playing in Europe could earn some extra money scouting for MU. 
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« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2021, 09:14:42 AM »
They follow college rugby at St Mary's! On a basketball note, I think that maximizing the transfer portal is the strategy for the future. It would be nice to get a decent foreign player once in a while, but as many have already pointed out, that seems to be a crap shoot.

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« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2021, 09:35:48 AM »
We’ll be dancing in under 3 years. I have no doubt

Hell, I’ve got numerous bets with friends that we’ll be dancing this year and two other bets we’ll be in the final 4 within 4

I am rooting for you to win all those bets!

Shaka will have done a spectacular job if he gets to the NCAAT this season with a young team of not-super-highly ranked recruits. I think it will be exciting to watch how this group grows from November to February.
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Re: A personal request for the MU staff
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2021, 09:36:48 AM »
I would like to see Shaka test the waters for a Euro player or two. My favorite Gonzaga player was Karnowski, a huge Pole who had great under the basket moves. His teammates really liked the guy but not his choice of music when he showered. Reportedly, he would blast Polish rap music and sing along loudly, stomping to the beat. Michigan had/has the Wagners and there are players from Africa and other areas in CBB. SH's Mamu is American born but was raised in the country of Georgia. In addition to Africa and Canada, MU could be well served with an occasional under the radar Euro player.

Anyone know how other schools conduct their searches? I doubt that the coaches spend a lot of time there. Perhaps Marquette alums playing in Europe could earn some extra money scouting for MU.

I really liked  Karnowski as well.  Unfortunately I think plates (plural) of pierogies ( plural) got the best of him.   I have some sympathy because pierogies are awesome, but I think he could have exercised a bit more discipline.  But I digress, back to your original point.  I feel that we should have a solid Euro/Int scout if we don't already.  Lots of good players across the globe even if we can't snag a Bogdanovic level guy.

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« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2021, 09:49:38 AM »
I am rooting for you to win all those bets!

Shaka will have done a spectacular job if he gets to the NCAAT this season with a young team of not-super-highly ranked recruits. I think it will be exciting to watch how this group grows from November to February.

Look, God and maybe Shaka are the only people who really know what we have for next year. We could be lights out and surprise enough people to make the NCAA. We all hope that's the case. Or we could be flat-out awful because our new guys don't gel.

As much as we all HATE the Red Rodent to the west -- and we do, we know -- what we have is a team that looks a lot like a Bo Ryan/Greg Gard team. Lot's of potentially over-achieving unhearlded recruits coupled with a few guys who have some experience. The key is to play within ourselves, to play our game and to win the  games we're supposed to win.

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« Reply #20 on: July 16, 2021, 10:19:04 AM »
I really liked  Karnowski as well.  Unfortunately I think plates (plural) of pierogies ( plural) got the best of him.   I have some sympathy because pierogies are awesome, but I think he could have exercised a bit more discipline.  But I digress, back to your original point.  I feel that we should have a solid Euro/Int scout if we don't already.  Lots of good players across the globe even if we can't snag a Bogdanovic level guy.

If pierogies are the reason he could stuff the ball under the basket, Marquette should add them to the players' diets. I loved the way he kept the opponent guessing as he positioned himself under the basket. With his back to the basket, would he spin around and dunk or would he do a quick, perfectly timed behind the back pass to a teammate who ran behind him who scored easily? It was always fun to watch.

Anyway, Muggsy, thanks for starting this thread. I get jealous when I see some of the great Euro players other college teams have snagged.
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« Reply #21 on: July 16, 2021, 10:31:45 AM »
Al needed 4 years to get Marquette to the NCAAT. 3 years to get to the NIT which was more significant back then than it is now. I think 3 years is a reasonable expectation for Shaka to take us dancing.
Agreed.Although he better be hauling in higher recruits by year 2.
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« Reply #22 on: July 16, 2021, 11:10:23 AM »
Buzz only got a top 4/5 seed twice in 6 years.  Two three seeds.



And Woj got da green wienie in 7 years, aina?
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« Reply #23 on: July 16, 2021, 11:17:01 AM »


And Woj got da green wienie in 7 years, aina?

If by green wienie you mean he got fired than yes he did. Deservingly so. Though I'm honestly curious if you know what green weenie actually means. Because it has a very specific meaning that I don't think applies to basketball situations
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« Reply #24 on: July 16, 2021, 11:23:02 AM »
If pierogies are the reason he could stuff the ball under the basket, Marquette should add them to the players' diets. I loved the way he kept the opponent guessing as he positioned himself under the basket. With his back to the basket, would he spin around and dunk or would he do a quick, perfectly timed behind the back pass to a teammate who ran behind him who scored easily? It was always fun to watch.

Anyway, Muggsy, thanks for starting this thread. I get jealous when I see some of the great Euro players other college teams have snagged.

I felt he was extremely sluggish in the championship game.  I forgot what those Polish pastries are called but he may have thrown down 2 or 20 before taking the floor.  A few pierogies are just fine Scoop Snoop, I'm just guessing he got carried away.  :)

 

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