6-7, 215, looking to add another 10 lbs before the season.
Great article. Really looking (power) forward to watching him play.
http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/sports/2016/04/07/sam-hauser-prepares-marquette/82641162/
Can't deny it -- I'm excited to see this kid play after hearing so much about him.
QuoteHis parents David and Stephanie Hauser and the entire family welcomed the former Duke player with some down home hospitality, including grilling some bratwursts and of course your beverage of choice.
Well damn, who was actually doing the recruiting?
Sounds like he's a 3/4, more 4 given the make-up of our roster. But think the power forward we're hoping to find is a 250 pound big boy who sends all bodies that come into contact with him flying across the court.
He sees playing time staring him right in the face. He will be MU's Kris Jenkins, might be a Power Forward mismatch, can play a little like Henry as he can dribble the
ball up the court. Not sure who will be better shooting the ball if he starts, Rowsey or Him? Carter can get in the lane and now he has two people who can shoot
it, maybe they will out score teams next year.
I think Sam will b we a great asset. It sounds like he is still growing. Would be nice if he adds an inch or two and 20 lbs.
Quote from: chapman on April 08, 2016, 08:43:30 AM
Sounds like he's a 3/4, more 4 given the make-up of our roster. But think the power forward we're hoping to find is a 250 pound big boy who sends all bodies that come into contact with him flying across the court.
+1
Also, I hope we learned a lesson last year about inexperienced players - particularly relying on someone who is not a McD's AA trying to play a position that require mass and toughness
Sam is a winner, he's a class act and will help us big time. More muscle is a must, I just hope it doesn't alter his shooting. GO WARRIORS!
Except Jenkings is "listed" at 240, probably closer to 260. If you can shoot you will play, something that Wojo understands much more than Buzz. Tough to be a lock down defender in big east at 6'7 200 pounds, unless you have amazing athleticism. I'm excited to have a team that can hit open shots, been a while.
Lets face it, we may look like Villanova playing small, because that is the make-up of the team right now. We might be able to score, but there will be huge issues
on the D side if this is what really happens. If MU played Villy right now with what we have, MU would be in trouble. Last year Henry had his way, as he was the
mismatch, this year every position will have issues. That is why Wojo is out trying to fine one more player.
Quote from: HoopsterBC on April 08, 2016, 09:02:13 AM
Lets face it, we may look like Villanova playing small, because that is the make-up of the team right now. We might be able to score, but there will be huge issues
on the D side if this is what really happens. If MU played Villy right now with what we have, MU would be in trouble. Last year Henry had his way, as he was the
mismatch, this year every position will have issues. That is why Wojo is out trying to fine one more player.
I am fine with 4 out and 1 in like BD reported. The 4 out though need to be athletic and incredibly strong and much more mature than we are right now. For example while I love HC -- he could not do what the VU guards did on defense & rebounding until his body catches up with his talent.
Coach "Wojo" suggested he would be comfortable playing him at any of three positions from shooting guard to power forward.
Switchables, a Marquette tradition.
We need someone who looks like this:
(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Davante+Gardner+0e1NcLuaMiXm.jpg)
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on April 08, 2016, 09:41:37 AM
We need someone who looks like this:
(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Davante+Gardner+0e1NcLuaMiXm.jpg)
*Sigh*.... I miss Davante
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on April 08, 2016, 09:41:37 AM
We need someone who looks like this:
(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Davante+Gardner+0e1NcLuaMiXm.jpg)
I don't think we do. I think we need a PF for sure, but you can play different styles of defense/rebounding based on what players we have on the roster. We can get an athletic PF without him being a big guy. With HE on the roster we essentially rebounded with two (HE and Luke) and had run outs with everyone else, which is why we gave up a lot of long rebounds off bad 3pt shots and how we could play so fast.
Given the roster make up right now, I expect that we'll crash the boards a lot more and if we break it'll be a secondary one not run outs.
Quote from: mu03eng on April 08, 2016, 09:57:22 AM
I don't think we do. I think we need a PF for sure, but you can play different styles of defense/rebounding based on what players we have on the roster. We can get an athletic PF without him being a big guy. With HE on the roster we essentially rebounded with two (HE and Luke) and had run outs with everyone else, which is why we gave up a lot of long rebounds off bad 3pt shots and how we could play so fast.
Given the roster make up right now, I expect that we'll crash the boards a lot more and if we break it'll be a secondary one not run outs.
Agreed. We just need an athletic dude to grab the boards - eat up 28-32 MPG at the 4 - who is good defensively. Doesn't need to be polished offensively, though that would obviously be gravy.
Quote from: HoopsterBC on April 08, 2016, 09:02:13 AMIf MU played Villy right now with what we have, MU would be in trouble.
Well, duh. The same holds true for all 349 other teams in Division I men's basketball. Nova isn't just the best team in the Big East — they're the best team in the country.
Reaching that level may be the ultimate goal. But it's not very likely for this season. Right now, I'm concerned with improving from 8 to at least 10 conference wins and putting ourselves in contention for an NCAA bid.
Improving our 3-point shooting percentage and cutting down on turnovers will help raise our offensive efficiency. Next year we'll have more experience and depth in the backcourt (a good indicator for better ball control) and more long-distance threats (with the addition of Rowsey and Hauser). Both of those factors — more made 3s, fewer TOs — will help reduce transition opportunities for the other team, a positive for defensive efficiency.
Of course, I'm concerned about rebounding and post defense. They're obviously huge question marks. But it's not like Wojo is unaware of the situation. He's stressed toughness, rebounding and defense in virtually every press conference and interview I've ever heard or read (including the link at the top of this thread).
While I'd love to find a Robert Jackson-like player, I'm not convinced that's the only path back to the tournament. How our current players develop in the off-season may be even more important than who else we add to the roster.
now 6'7 215 and wants to add 10-15 lbs before he gets here
http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/sports/2016/04/07/sam-hauser-prepares-marquette/82641162/
Unless I hear from a great source that he will not be back, I am assuming that Wally is going to be able to get some minutes at the 4.
It seems to me that when they put an MU uniform on these guys forget how to shoot.
There's gotta be 2-3 guys including WE eyeballing those minutes.
Quote from: GOO on April 08, 2016, 10:35:11 AMUnless I hear from a great source that he will not be back, I am assuming that Wally is going to be able to get some minutes at the 4.
Wally posted a pretty good defensive rebounding percentage last season at 19.4%. He's not a huge offensive asset, mostly relying on cutbacks, but he's incredibly active and athletic. With a good offseason of work, I could easily see him posting Steve Taylor-like numbers (around 5 ppg and 5 rpg playing 15-20 minutes a game), possibly better.
That's not enough to replace Henry's scoring and rebounding. But Wally could definitely be a key contributor.
Quote from: Marcus92 on April 08, 2016, 10:55:37 AM
That's not enough to replace Henry's scoring and rebounding. But Wally could definitely be a key contributor.
Wally has a lot to offer and I liked his spark off the bench.
I have serious concerns though on his ability to guard a true 4 without fouling. Needs to get stronger to be proficient there.
I like Wally but 15-20 mpg wold not be good. 10 mpg of energy max.
Between Wally, Sam and another young Frosh like Kalif we'd be okay.
So I'm trying to recall. When Fisch was nailed to the bench with foul trouble, did Wally play the 4 after Matty got hurt? Seems like for awhile he was ahead of Sandy in the rotation. Or did we go more 4 guards?
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on April 08, 2016, 11:01:05 AM
I like Wally but 15-20 mpg wold not be good. 10 mpg of energy max.
Agree. If WE approaches 20 mpg we're in for another long winter.
Quote from: HoopsterBC on April 08, 2016, 08:43:53 AM
He sees playing time staring him right in the face. He will be MU's Kris Jenkins, might be a Power Forward mismatch, can play a little like Henry as he can dribble the
ball up the court. Not sure who will be better shooting the ball if he starts, Rowsey or Him? Carter can get in the lane and now he has two people who can shoot
it, maybe they will out score teams next year.
He will not be Kris Jenkins. He is not a PF.
But, I believe he will become a very good wing player
Quote from: jsglow on April 08, 2016, 11:08:27 AM
Between Wally, Sam and another young Frosh like Kalif we'd be okay.
So I'm trying to recall. When Fisch was nailed to the bench with foul trouble, did Wally play the 4 after Matty got hurt? Seems like for awhile he was ahead of Sandy in the rotation. Or did we go more 4 guards?
Sandy was the primary 4 when HE would go to the 5. Obviously, HE would stay at the 4 with Luke or Matt in. Wally got some run and a tiny amount for Sacar when Sandy was playing really really bad.
I'm interested to see what kind of improvement Sacar can make in the offseason. Short for a post, but he has the build and athleticism of someone who can play bigger than he is. I think he could be a pleasant surprise next year.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 08, 2016, 12:00:39 PM
I'm interested to see what kind of improvement Sacar can make in the offseason. Short for a post, but he has the build and athleticism of someone who can play bigger than he is. I think he could be a pleasant surprise next year.
Seconded, I'm waiting too.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on April 08, 2016, 11:09:59 AMAgree. If WE approaches 20 mpg we're in for another long winter.
15-20 mpg is complete guesswork. I expect Wally will get more playing time than the 9 mpg he averaged this season — and less than the 22 mpg that Steve Taylor averaged a couple seasons ago.
Say 12-16 mpg instead. More than spot minutes, less than the starters. Depends on far too many variables (how much Wally improves in the offseason, how much Sacar/Sandy improve, how good Sam is as a freshman, who else we add to the roster) to be all that meaningful at this point.
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on April 08, 2016, 09:41:37 AM
We need someone who looks like this:
(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Davante+Gardner+0e1NcLuaMiXm.jpg)
I would rather have a Jae, a JFB, a Lazar. A talented two way warrior.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 08, 2016, 12:00:39 PM
I'm interested to see what kind of improvement Sacar can make in the offseason. Short for a post, but he has the build and athleticism of someone who can play bigger than he is. I think he could be a pleasant surprise next year.
I see Sacar as an impoverished man's Josh Hart. Athletic wing who is a great defender and plays much bigger than he is. If can he develop into a poor man's Josh Hart, that would be great news for us.
Hauser will eventually be a fine player. I expect very little from him in year one. Wally, Sandy and Sacar should be able to contribute some solid minutes at the 4 . We really need to pick up a 6-8 240 brute type to help on the inside , a graduate transfer or juco.
Matt will back up Luke at the 5 . Between the two of them there will be 10 fouls.
Quote from: Howard's Eagle on April 08, 2016, 12:22:54 PM
I see Sacar as an impoverished man's Josh Hart. Athletic wing who is a great defender and plays much bigger than he is. If can he develop into a poor man's Josh Hart, that would be great news for us.
We have several players whose ceiling appears to be becoming a poor man's version of some Villanova player.
Quote from: mu03eng on April 08, 2016, 11:36:49 AM
Sandy was the primary 4 when HE would go to the 5. Obviously, HE would stay at the 4 with Luke or Matt in. Wally got some run and a tiny amount for Sacar when Sandy was playing really really bad.
I remember that too PB but I'm thinking that was January. By February WE was off the pine ahead of Sandy. Anyway, I don't think anyone really considers Sandy a good #4 option. Thanks for helping me recall.
Quote from: jsglow on April 08, 2016, 12:58:38 PM
I remember that too PB but I'm thinking that was January. By February WE was off the pine ahead of Sandy. Anyway, I don't think anyone really considers Sandy a good #4 option. Thanks for helping me recall.
Sandy could be a great option at the four. He's big enough, can guard defenders bigger than he is, and can stretch the floor with his shooting (sometimes...). He needs to add strength and work A LOT on his rebounding.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 08, 2016, 12:00:39 PM
I'm interested to see what kind of improvement Sacar can make in the offseason. Short for a post, but he has the build and athleticism of someone who can play bigger than he is. I think he could be a pleasant surprise next year.
Yup. If Sacar wants far more PTnext year he's gotta the chance to go out and get it. It's there for the taking.
I think at the end of the day, there are enough pieces "on the roster" now that we could be ok overall and at the 4. However, there is a lot of potential in not being good at the 4 or rebounding which is why we would hopefully recruit a known quantity for the 4 (juco/grad transfer) if not then we definitely want to land K. Young.
Between development of Wally/Sandy/Sacar and freshmen talent of Hauser/Young we should be able to find combinations that work for rebounding/defense/offense at the 4 among our other great pieces.
Quote from: jsglow on April 08, 2016, 12:58:38 PM
I remember that too PB but I'm thinking that was January. By February WE was off the pine ahead of Sandy. Anyway, I don't think anyone really considers Sandy a good #4 option. Thanks for helping me recall.
Wally's minutes in each conference game:
11, 8, 3 8, 7, 20, 12, 7, 14, 2, 2, 0, 2, 0, 0, 11, 19, 4, 8, 0, 15
Sandy's minutes in each conference game:
25, 36, 26, 33, 36, 25, 7, 19, 17, 18, 11, 29, 28, 21, 5, 0, 10, 2, 30, 21, 14
Sandy was clearly always the preference except for a game or two....but mostly Wojo shortened up the bench, and let HE and Luke play through foul trouble late in the season (which might also explain the defensive collapse in the last 5 games).
Quote from: Lennys Tap on April 08, 2016, 12:30:47 PM
We have several players whose ceiling appears to be becoming a poor man's version of some Villanova player.
We're essentially a poor man's Villanova. they won the National Title, and we won that game against Stetson!
Quote from: Bocephys on April 08, 2016, 02:24:21 PM
We're essentially a poor man's Villanova. they won the National Title, and we won the Legends Classic that game against Stetson!
Quote from: Lennys Tap on April 08, 2016, 12:30:47 PM
We have several players whose ceiling appears to be becoming a poor man's version of some Villanova player.
The joys of unbridled offseason hope.
Quote from: HowardsHeroes32 on April 08, 2016, 01:17:38 PM
Yup. If Sacar wants far more PTnext year he's gotta the chance to go out and get it. It's there for the taking.
Sacar was named the #WarriorAward winner by Todd Smith (@MUStrength) for the 2nd week in a row, and there have been only 2 weeks of it. Good to see him getting after it in the weight room. Catch up everyone else!
Quote from: Golden Avalanche on April 08, 2016, 02:49:41 PM
The joys of unbridled offseason hope.
And just wait until the weeks since our last game turn into months.
We need our team to grow, just like the Badgers a couple years ago, when they all grew taller and added muscle. We need to bulk up and play stronger. Sandy seems to fade as the seasons go on. Wish he could 20 lbs and an equal amount of stamina and confidence.
Quote from: jsglow on April 08, 2016, 12:58:38 PM
I remember that too PB but I'm thinking that was January. By February WE was off the pine ahead of Sandy. Anyway, I don't think anyone really considers Sandy a good #4 option. Thanks for helping me recall.
Doesn't really matter what any of us think or hope. I don't believe we currently have even a passable '4' on this team.
Skinny 6'5" guys are NOT power forwards
Quote from: Howard's Eagle on April 08, 2016, 01:04:46 PM
Sandy could be a great option at the four. He's big enough, can guard defenders bigger than he is, and can stretch the floor with his shooting (sometimes...). He needs to add strength and work A LOT on his rebounding.
Nope, can't agree.
Sandy has zero chance against the Bentils, Farrs, Reynolds, Jenkins', Yakwes, Jones', Hegners, etc. in the BE
Quote from: Golden Avalanche on April 08, 2016, 02:49:41 PM
The joys of unbridled offseason hope.
I'm guessing you're not a long standing Cub Fan.
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on April 08, 2016, 09:41:37 AM
We need someone who looks like this:
(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Davante+Gardner+0e1NcLuaMiXm.jpg)
No thanks. Once was enough. Can and should do waaaaaaaayyy better
Everybody needs to get into the weight room. Get Sandy to 220. Get Sacar to 225. Wally... stay slim for the high jump. Get Sam to to 225-230. Get Haanif to 215. JJ, 220. If our medium sized guys add a whole bunch of muscle while retaining their skills and quickness, MU may be just big enough. We know that 6'4-6'7 guys can compete on the boards in the Big East. Right, Jae/JFB/Lazar/Jamil (ish)? But they have to be strong and they have to be ferocious. The players we have need to become warriors.
Quote from: mu03eng on April 08, 2016, 01:50:14 PM
Wally's minutes in each conference game:
11, 8, 3 8, 7, 20, 12, 7, 14, 2, 2, 0, 2, 0, 0, 11, 19, 4, 8, 0, 15
Sandy's minutes in each conference game:
25, 36, 26, 33, 36, 25, 7, 19, 17, 18, 11, 29, 28, 21, 5, 0, 10, 2, 30, 21, 14
Sandy was clearly always the preference except for a game or two....but mostly Wojo shortened up the bench, and let HE and Luke play through foul trouble late in the season (which might also explain the defensive collapse in the last 5 games).
Damn engineers with facts. ;D
Quote from: tower912 on April 08, 2016, 07:23:43 PM
Everybody needs to get into the weight room. Get Sandy to 220. Get Sacar to 225. Wally... stay slim for the high jump. Get Sam to to 225-230. Get Haanif to 215. JJ, 220. If our medium sized guys add a whole bunch of muscle while retaining their skills and quickness, MU may be just big enough. We know that 6'4-6'7 guys can compete on the boards in the Big East. Right, Jae/JFB/Lazar/Jamil (ish)? But they have to be strong and they have to be ferocious. The players we have need to become warriors.
Was Luke just an oversight?
Quote from: brandx on April 08, 2016, 06:19:45 PM
Sandy has zero chance against the Bentils, Farrs, Reynolds, Jenkins', Yakwes, Jones', Hegners, etc. in the BE
Weren't we crediting Sandy with negating Nigel Hayes?
Hayes isn't as good as several of those guys, and definitely isn't as tough physically as most, but ... aw crap ... who am I kidding?
Quote from: MU82 on April 08, 2016, 09:43:04 PM
Weren't we crediting Sandy with negating Nigel Hayes?
Hayes isn't as good as several of those guys, and definitely isn't as tough physically as most, but ... aw crap ... who am I kidding?
But that was in the easy part of the season and only in the easy offensive sets.
Quote from: MU82 on April 08, 2016, 09:43:04 PM
Weren't we crediting Sandy with negating Nigel Hayes?
Hayes isn't as good as several of those guys, and definitely isn't as tough physically as most, but ... aw crap ... who am I kidding?
Sandy did an excellent job, but that was when Bo was still experimenting with Nigel out on the wing.
I'm just saying I don't think Sandy can bump down low with some of the PFs in the BE.
Sandy was pretty good early in the season. Unfortunately he runs out of gas as the season goes on.