Kolek planning to go pro
Only, if Gold is not good.
I think we are worse than 9th place, if Gold is not good enough to play a significant role.Joplin would need a huge step up (which is certainly possible) to be a game changer.
He is big that can shoot 3’s, he will play
We’re in big trouble if he’s ahead of Joplin or Omax on the depth chart. His best shot at consistent minutes will be behind oso. He may be a decent shooter next year, but lack of athleticism and strength will limit his minutes year 1.
Panda, do you know this from the coaching staff or watching him play extensively?
Insiders please correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t Gold supposed to be a major contributor this year? I thought he was supposed to be one of the better players in practice. Maybe that’s wishful thinking on my part. Don’t want Froling part two.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
I think he will be better than Froling
My roster assessment:Tier 1: Penciled in startersKolekO-MaxOsoTier 2: Fringe starters and rotation playersS. JonesMitchell K. JonesWrightGoldTier 3: WildcardJoplinTier 4: Wait and seeRossItejereInjured/Probable redshirt Ellis
I am bullish on the composition of our squad this year. MU can compete well in The Big East and that is our primary goal as a team . A solid Big East performance will get MU in the tournament .
That bar's so low that even most Scoopers ain't lying under it in their own vomit.
But if cannot defend, he will not.Joplin can shoot the three, but his D was behind last year…..so he was limited.
Why are you anti Marquette? You seem to be the most negative nellie on scoop.
I have seen Gold enough to realize he has more skills then Novak had as a freshman. He can run the floor and dribble it up the floor on a rebound. He is a 3 that will have to guard 4’s and 5’s. Remember one thing, 5’s will have a real hard time guarding him. MU might have to try zone at times to hide him
Adama sanogo/Ryan kalkbrenner v Ben gold on the defensive end
He was guarding grown men in the FIBA games with NZ. They weren't as good or as athletic, but they were physical. Gold got beat sometimes. But he competed. And he was able to finish through contact with either hand.
Not as good or athletic being very important operative words. Jordan and Saudi Arabia mines well be rec league teams in relation to the international basketball scene. I’m not going to read much into those performances. To clarify - love his skill set. I just don’t buy the fact he’s going to be a major contributor next year as some here claim.