Jimmy playing with Rick Jackson.
Its amazing how many of these good college players will never get an NBA jersey. Maybe 2-3 will be rotational guys at sometime in their career.
http://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/rosters2.php
Refresh my memory someone please. Saunders was to be in the class with Mbakwe, Christopherson and Hazel, but got bumped due to an incident with marijuana, correct?
Well, TC's official statement was that it was because of grades...
Quote"Unfortunately, Damian won't be able to be accepted at Marquette," said Crean. "His final grades and test scores were not at a level that was deemed appropriate for Marquette University. He's not through the (NCAA) Clearinghouse at this point. But this was more of a Marquette situation because of where he grades were at.
Nonetheless, since his grades ended up being fine (and he made it through the clearinghouse), it's fairly clear that "Marquette situation " was something other than grades/scores.
Oh yeah, and the fact that we had over-signed by 1 player that year.
Thanks Rocky. I'd forgotten MU had oversigned by one that year, too. That was the year James seemed pretty likely to be going pro, put his name in and then found out otherwise, right?
1700 division 1 starters every year and after international guys take roster spots maybe 40 college guys a year get and nba spot?
As for seniors, marquette is the only school in the country to four guys play four years and then go to the nba (diener, novak, matthews, hayward) so the 500 or so seniors that start every year really are a long shot.
Maybe 2 or 3 percent play nba a year?
Quote from: Eye on April 05, 2011, 08:41:24 PM
Thanks Rocky. I'd forgotten MU had oversigned by one that year, too. That was the year James seemed pretty likely to be going pro, put his name in and then found out otherwise, right?
No, it was the year after DJ tested the waters and came back. Crean apparently thought DJ was a goner after the next season, his junior year, he oversigned. When DJ had a mediocre junior year and decided to come back, MU was left with more players than scholies.
And then, by the luckiest of coincidences, Saunders developed academic issues just before the start of the first semester.
Gotcha. Thanks Pakuni. The memory fades after a few years.
If JFB gets drafted in the second round this year and DJO gets drafted next year, that'll be three players in three years. Could give us some nice momentum for future recruiting.
Damian Saunders 52% free throw shooting wouldn't have gone over too well here.
Also, I noticed Jeremiah Rivers got an invite. His 3.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg and 1.1 apg must have the NBA scouts drooling. That, or his 22.2% shooting from 3-point range. Wonder if daddy pulled a few strings?
Quote from: Stuckin1977 on April 06, 2011, 12:14:35 PM
If JFB gets drafted in the second round this year and DJO gets drafted next year, that'll be three players in three years. Could give us some nice momentum for future recruiting.
And yet the best career as of late was one year earlier and an undrafted Wesley Matthews. That one may help more than getting drafted in the 2nd round.
Quote from: BrewCity on April 06, 2011, 04:15:40 PM
Damian Saunders 52% free throw shooting wouldn't have gone over too well here.
Also, I noticed Jeremiah Rivers got an invite. His 3.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg and 1.1 apg must have the NBA scouts drooling. That, or his 22.2% shooting from 3-point range. Wonder if daddy pulled a few strings?
Nah, we all know Crean has connections.
Quote from: Stuckin1977 on April 06, 2011, 12:14:35 PM
If JFB gets drafted in the second round this year and DJO gets drafted next year, that'll be three players in three years. Could give us some nice momentum for future recruiting.
I love Jimmy Butler as much as the next guy, but if he gets drafted I'll eat my shoe.
Twitter.. #wuzgood
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@JB3THREE 's team wins their 1st game, 78-74. #mubb's Jimmy Butler with 19 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 1 to in 29 mins. 6/11 FG (1/1 3FG), 6/6 FT
Jimmy had 19 pts 4 rbds and 4 assists to lead all scores in his game tonight. Pretty awesome to see him having a great performance like that against some pretty decent competition with all those NBA scouts there. I could definitely see him getting drafted with his midrange game and toughness. Hopefully he'll find a team that fits him, and isn't the Timberwolves, although playing with Lazar might be nice.
SCORES: http://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/bracket3.php
Quote from: BrewCity on April 06, 2011, 04:15:40 PM
Damian Saunders 52% free throw shooting wouldn't have gone over too well here.
True. But his rebounding numbers would have increased the dry cleaning bills of a lot of MU fans.
Is there any way to watch any of the games?
or highlights?
Quote from: APieperFan3 on April 07, 2011, 09:39:12 AM
Is there any way to watch any of the games?
or highlights?
I can't find any video on Portsmouth besides a general report the local NBC affiliate put together.
JFB's defense alone warrants a long NBA look.
Quote from: elephantraker on April 07, 2011, 10:40:13 AM
JFB's defense alone warrants a long NBA look.
I'd throw in his court sense too as far as NBA potential. Rarely makes a bad pass or puts up a dumb shot.
i know they already played a game, but I think Portsmouth Partership has a solid team. A lot of pretty sweet guards in Garrett, McConnell, and Mitchell
Quote from: JMcSteal on April 07, 2011, 01:18:10 PM
i know they already played a game, but I think Portsmouth Partership has a solid team. A lot of pretty sweet guards in Garrett, McConnell, and Mitchell
Mitchell put up 23 points in his 20 minutes last game, along with 1 foul, 1 to, 1 rebound and 1 assist... and 3 steals. Not a bad line!
Jimmy led his team with 18 points tonight, as they roll 79-66 and head into the championship game tomorrow at 7pm CT.
7/11 FG, 4/4 FT. 5 boards, all offensive. 2 ast, 2 blks, 1 stl, 1 TO in 26 mins for JB.
Rick Jackson from the Cuse with 17 & 12 also for K&D, Jimmy's team.
The opponents got 17 from WVa's Casey Mitchell on 7/18 shooting and some guy named Damian Saunders had 6 pts (3/11 FG) and 11 boards.
K&D will face a Corey from Villanova in the finals... which one will be determined later tonight when Stokes and Fisher play each other.
anyone know who butler guarded?
Quote from: marquette99 on April 05, 2011, 08:56:06 PM
As for seniors, marquette is the only school in the country to four guys play four years and then go to the nba (diener, novak, matthews, hayward) so the 500 or so seniors that start every year really are a long shot.
I loved that stat when it came out, but diener is no longer in the NBA. We might be tied with 3.
Hopefully we'll be back on top with JFB.
DraftExpress on Jimmy's 2nd game:
-Jimmy Butler had another impressive showing in leading his team to victory. The Marquette product finished with 19 points on a super efficient 7-11 shooting. He was all over the place defensively, showed great timing crashing the glass, made some excellent passes, looked extremely comfortable scoring from the midrange, and did nothing to dispel the assertions that he has good role-player potential and is one of the most polished players in attendance at this year's PIT. We will feature him in a more detailed report later this week, but in the meantime, here's an interview we conducted with him after the game, which highlights many of the things NBA teams like about him so much as an "intangibles guy"
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-3669/#ixzz1J4SWfaNB
http://www.draftexpress.com
It looks like he will get invited to Chicago with the way he has excelled at the PIT. So all will get a chance to see his physical measures and athletic testing. I believe the testing is going to give him a HUGE bump! GO JIMMY!!!
Agreed! Chicos, getting nervous for our bet?? :)
More praise from nba.com....
One player who hasn't struggled is Marquette's Jimmy Butler. The standout performer from the opening day of the tournament, Butler had another strong game, finishing with 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting, five rebounds and two blocks to lead K&D Rounds Landscaping into the championship game with a 79-66 win over Portsmouth Partnership.
Butler is one of the easier players in the field to evaluate. He has good size (6-foot-7) and versatility, having played several positions at Marquette. He plays within himself, never forcing anything. He knocks down open shots. He defends.
In yesterday's game he matched up with West Virginia's Casey Mitchell, one of the camp's hottest shooters, and held him to 17 points on 7-for-18 shooting, much of that coming in garbage time. It's rare to see a player take on a defensive challenge in this setting, but Butler was intent on making things difficult for Mitchell, who was clearly frustrated.
http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/04/09/portsmouth-day-3/index.html
Jimmy led his team to the championship tonight in a 110-93 blowout. Here's his line:
33 Min 19 PTS (5-7 FG)(1-1 3PT)(8-8 FT) 5 REB 6 A 1 TO
Jimmy's total averages in the tournament:
29.3 Minutes
18.7 PTS
62 FG% (17-29)
100 3PT% (2-2)
100 FT% (18-18)
4.7 REB
4 ASST
0.3 STL
0.7 BLK
1 TO
It also appears he locked down the best scorer in every game.
I have to say, opposing fans have always come away impressed with Jimmy...in a head shaking, understated way. He was 1st team in the CBE, was a tough match-up in the BE and NCAA's, and was always consistent on both ends of the court. Amazing he was only Honorable Mention BE. With his size, wingspan and mid-range game, he will get a long look. Heard he tested incredibly well at Portsmouth too.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on April 09, 2011, 09:05:53 PM
Amazing he was only Honorable Mention BE.
Playing within yourself and doing all the little things to benefit your teams won't win you many accolades. Thankfully/regrettably we'll never know the Jimmy Butler that takes every semi-open shot just to go 10-25 shooting and score 30 points with 10 rebounds.
I suppose only time will tell if his unselfishness hurts him pursuing a career.
I think his unselfishness will only help him get drafted. If he gets drafted, it will most likely be the second round (I have my fingers crossed that he sneaks in to the first like Lazar, but just hoping he gets drafted to a good fit). Those teams looking at him will want a guy that meshes in with the team and does the little things, not a guy who needs the ball to be effective. Jimmy can do a lot of the little things that good teams need to win, one of the reasons I think Matthews has been so successful.
GREAT performance by Jimmy at Portsmouth. Really glad to read all of the DraftExpress and NBA.com articles shared here. Awesome tourney stats. Couldn't be happier for Jimmy.
Quote from: reinko on April 09, 2011, 06:38:08 PM
Agreed! Chicos, getting nervous for our bet?? :)
Not at all...hope I have to pay it off. Would love nothing more for another guy to make it into the pros, plus it would be Buzz's first guy in the pros. That would help in recruiting.