Has anyone been able to watch Jameel Mckay play this season? He seems to be having a great season at Indian Hills CC. He is averaging a double-double for the season: 18.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. He has scored in double figures every game, including 9 games with 20+ points and 2 games with 30+ points. He has 13 double-doubles out of 23 games played. He is also shooting 60% from the floor (although his free throw shooting is only at 55%).
He is listed as 6'8". If that height is true, and Otule stays next season, MU could have a 3-4 headed monster under the basket with Gardner, Otule, Taylor and McKay. That could be a really nice rotation, with 2 of them in at a time next year.
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Quote from: Norm on February 01, 2013, 09:59:00 PM
Has anyone been able to watch Jameel Mckay play this season? He seems to be having a great season at Indian Hills CC. He is averaging a double-double for the season: 18.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. He has scored in double figures every game, including 9 games with 20+ points and 2 games with 30+ points. He has 13 double-doubles out of 23 games played. He is also shooting 60% from the floor (although his free throw shooting is only at 55%).
He is listed as 6'8". If that height is true, and Otule stays next season, MU could have a 3-4 headed monster under the basket with Gardner, Otule, Taylor and McKay. That could be a really nice rotation, with 2 of them in at a time next year.
I believe that Jameel stated over the summer that he had grown and was now 6'9" or 6'9" and a half.
I don't know how he's playing, but based on his twitter feed, he may insomnia.
Asked the guy that runs the juco recruiting service about McKay. Said he is a high motor blue collar guy inside that fights for everything and is a good finisher. Used the actual words "love his play." I am really excited to see him in uniform next year.
All good to hear. Kind of funny, we have seemingly transformed from a team of 'mites' (Hoosier term) back in the Acker/Cooby era to a team with a solid low post originated offense. What pleases me most is that Buzz has grown as a coach and can adapt his style to his talent. Even this year I imploring our guys not to rush a quick inopportune shot for fear that a miss will result on a breakout on the other end.
What's so much fun about college hoops is watching a coach evaluate his talent every year and then 'rebuild the house' as Buzz would say. Looks like he'll have some damn good steel I-beams to work with next year. Guess that means Vander will be the fancy kitchen with the Subzero fridge and the granite counter tops. I still picture Davante as Mr. Awesome Man-Cave!
If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay? No minutes to be had up front. Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?
Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2013, 09:29:43 AM
If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay? No minutes to be had up front. Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?
He's not going to redshirt and there will be plenty of minutes. We will be short on experienced guards and can actually play big.
Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2013, 09:29:43 AM
If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay? No minutes to be had up front. Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?
Play him at the 4. Unless he's bulked up it'll be the best position for him at this level.
Quote from: LittleMurs on February 01, 2013, 10:24:32 PM
I believe that Jameel stated over the summer that he had grown and was now 6'9" or 6'9" and a half.
With or without shoes? ;D
I read McKay's quote too, that he had grown to 6'9+. Hi stats this year are outstanding. Can't wait for him to play for Marquette. MU basketball continues to get better and better under Buzz!
I don't mind if Chris comes back. He already plays fairly limited minutes, so it will be nice to have a true center with Davante and Jameel. I think McKay can play alongside either of our big bodies too which will be nice. Juan, Jamil and even Taylor can play the three. I like our versatility in the front court next year.
Quote from: Jamil_toMU10 on February 02, 2013, 03:12:04 PM
I don't mind if Chris comes back. He already plays fairly limited minutes, so it will be nice to have a true center with Davante and Jameel. I think McKay can play alongside either of our big bodies too which will be nice. Juan, Jamil and even Taylor can play the three. I like our versatility in the front court next year.
I agree. Chris dosen't get all that many minutes this year. With him having foot problems I like the fact he plays limited minutes. In the long run it will benefit both him and the team this year and next if he comes back.
Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2013, 09:29:43 AM
If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay? No minutes to be had up front. Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?
"Redshirting" isn't an action. You can play him or not play him - your choice.
With regard to his 4 years of competition eligibility that would be fine - 2 years gone on his 5 year clock, so when he gets to MU he'll have 3 years to use 2 years of competition.
I'm wondering how a 6'9 200 point guy will fair down low. Is he face up type player? Taylor is a few inches shorter but weighs 30 more pounds. Trend blackledge was 190 pounds as a comparison, same height.
Quote from: esotericmindguy on February 02, 2013, 07:42:34 PM
I'm wondering how a 6'9 200 point guy will fair down low. Is he face up type player? Taylor is a few inches shorter but weighs 30 more pounds. Trend blackledge was 190 pounds as a comparison, same height.
Trend was a shot blocker, who didn't put up the points that McKay does in JUCO.
Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2013, 09:29:43 AM
If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay? No minutes to be had up front. Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?
If he is good enough, and by what folks are saying he is, there will be plenty of minutes available for McKay.
Quote from: esotericmindguy on February 02, 2013, 07:42:34 PM
I'm wondering how a 6'9 200 point guy will fair down low. Is he face up type player? Taylor is a few inches shorter but weighs 30 more pounds. Trend blackledge was 190 pounds as a comparison, same height.
It will be an adjustment for sure. From what I've seen McKay plays inside and can hit some mid range jumpers as well. He seems like a crafty player and isn't afraid to mix it up inside, so hopefully the weight isn't a deal breaker.