Poll
Question:
Which upperclassman will improve the most under Coach Wojo?
Option 1: Todd Mayo
votes: 33
Option 2: Steve Taylor, Jr.
votes: 103
Option 3: Juan Anderson
votes: 5
Option 4: Derrick Wilson
votes: 3
Option 5: Dylan Flood
votes: 3
We all remember that Wesley Matthews was underutilized for three years in the Tom Crean regime. When TC left for Indiana, Wes flourished for his senior year under Buzz.
Scoop has discussed ad nauseum this year Buzz's peculiarities in his rotations and whether some players were not being properly utilized. Which of the (hopefully) returning upper-classmen do you think will benefit most from the change to Coach Wojo?
Note: I opted not to include the freshmen, because for varying reasons, one season may not have been enough time to see how they would work themselves into Buzz's system. I fully recognize that one of them (JJJ?) could potentially see the biggest change in use and performance from this year to the next. But, my focus for this question is primarily on the upperclassmen, whom we saw operate under Buzz for at least two years time.
World class big man experience!! Time to bring it Steve!!!
Mayo will be getting the goodbye bounce
I think it's gotta be Steve.
Todd obviously should have a great season but that was kinda expected no matter who the coach was with the way he finished the season once given the reins to kind of be the man.
Steve Taylor Jr.
JJJ if he stays.
Quote from: El Guerrero on April 01, 2014, 03:29:30 PM
JJJ will likely step up huge if he stays. Of the upperclassmen, Taylor.
ST Jr. but not for reasons of past under-utilization... for reasons of no longer having 85% of his playing time blocked by Jamil and Davante.
Mayo will not be here next year
#FreeSteveTaylor
(although he'll mostly get a bounce due to knee recovery)
Hopefully taylor recovers fully has a great year
Quote from: melissasmooth on April 01, 2014, 03:30:58 PM
Mayo will not be here next year
What makes you so certain?
#FloodWatch graduated
taylor
Taylor's going to be the most improved, but mostly because of improved health and available PT. Will never be able to figure out if any "bump" was caused by those factors or the new coach.
Quote from: melissasmooth on April 01, 2014, 03:30:58 PM
Mayo will not be here next year
Do you care to elaborate?
Quote from: Henry Sugar on April 01, 2014, 03:34:25 PM
What makes you so certain?
Part of Brent's lingering legacy
Quote from: Benny B on April 01, 2014, 03:30:19 PM
ST Jr. but not for reasons of past under-utilization... for reasons of no longer having 85% of his playing time blocked by Jamil and Davante.
Yeah, I realize this isn't a perfect comparison to the Crean-Buzz transition, as that year we only graduated Ooze and Fitz who only accounted for 12% of our points in the 07-08 year.
Obviously, next year's team was going to look significantly different regardless of who is coaching. And, front court is definitely where the bulk (pun intended) of minutes and production will open up.
Still, while STJ seems to be the obvious answer, I'm very intrigued to see what Mayo does under new tutelage. Could Wojo be the spark he needed to put all that potential together consistently? Could be great if so...
Quote from: melissasmooth on April 01, 2014, 03:30:58 PM
Mayo will not be here next year
I have heard the exact opposite of this rumor.
If you all are wondering why Todd didn't play much, it's because he and Buzz didn't get along. Not because he was dirty. Look for the shackles to be taken off next season.
Quote from: 2012 Warrior on April 01, 2014, 03:35:15 PM
#FloodWatch graduated
Listed as a junior on the Wiki and GoMarquette--did he graduate early?
Quote from: melissasmooth on April 01, 2014, 03:30:58 PM
Mayo will not be here next year
Derrick said he expects everyone back.
Quote from: melissasmooth on April 01, 2014, 03:38:36 PM
Part of Brent's lingering legacy
So you'll throw a kid out of the program because he's part of Buzz's "lingering legacy." This makes no sense whatsoever. And if I'm not mistaken, Todd and Buzz weren't the best-est of friends. I fully expect Todd to be here next year. He seems to finally have his head on straight, and he's developed into a very good player. I'm really excited to see him in November.
I'm open to being convinced otherwise, so shoot.
Quote from: MUMountin on April 01, 2014, 03:42:03 PM
Listed as a junior on the Wiki and GoMarquette--did he graduate early?
Yes
Quote from: MUMountin on April 01, 2014, 03:42:03 PM
Listed as a junior on the Wiki and GoMarquette--did he graduate early?
I'm sure Dylan Flood is a nice kid. Discussing his future as it relates to the basketball program is a waste of time.
Frankly, I've never understood the love affair w/ the walk-ons.
Quote from: PistolPete on April 01, 2014, 03:47:03 PM
I'm sure Dylan Flood is a nice kid. Frankly, I've never understood the love affair w/ the walk-ons.
Discussing his future as it relates to the basketball program is a waste of time.
He's not he's a d-bag. Frozena is nice I've had a beers with Frozena at Red Rock. Flood is cocky and just not a friendly person.
I will go against the grain with D.Wilson. If he plays 15min a game, doesn't turn the ball over, 1.2 steals, 1-2 assists, avg. 2.3 pts and 70%+ free throws, I will say that is a significant and quite efficient improvement. I hope he becomes a solid bench/role player that can use his physicality on the defensive side of the ball and drive and dish on the offensive side. Less minutes = addition by subtraction for the team.
Quote from: PistolPete on April 01, 2014, 03:47:03 PM
I'm sure Dylan Flood is a nice kid. Discussing his future as it relates to the basketball program is a waste of time.
Frankly, I've never understood the love affair w/ the walk-ons.
It's hard not to love the walk-ons when they work just as hard as the players, yet receive none of the glory. (i'm not saying they should get more playing time or anything like that, i just mean that we should appreciate them)
Quote from: EnderWiggen on April 01, 2014, 03:52:02 PM
It's hard not to love the walk-ons when they work just as hard as the players, yet receive none of the glory. (i'm not saying they should get more playing time or anything like that, i just mean that we should appreciate them)
I appreciate the work they put in in the gym and especially the classroom (a requisite for any walk-on), I just find it extremely hokey when the crowd goes wild every time a walk-on approaches the scorer's table as if Rudy Ruetigger is about to check in.
Quote from: PistolPete on April 01, 2014, 03:56:14 PM
I appreciate the work they put in in the gym and especially the classroom (a requisite for any walk-on), I just find it extremely hokey when the crowd goes wild every time a walk-on approaches the scorer's table as if Rudy Ruetigger is about to check in.
I think part of it is because we like being in a situation when we CAN play the walkons. If they check in, it means we are dominating and it also feels good to know that all their hard work is leading to at least a minute of playing time. After all, no one wants to work their ass off and not even see a minute of playing time.
Taylor, I was surprised to see most agree!