1. I wish he had been healthy and able to play. No excuses then. After the word play earlier, I couldn't let this thread title go. Sorry.
2. Defense travels. That first half was awesome.
3. OMP hit some shots.
4. Lewis was a filthy beast.
5. Sometimes, it is more difficult to play with a big lead than from behind. Sloppy play in the second half. Able to run out the clock.
6. Kuath had himself some blocks.
7. Obiagu still dictated MU's offense from time to time.
8. Rhoden is close enough to 'rodent' for me to dislike him.
9. SHU missed Aiken. Too bad for them.
10. Keep winning with young guys, getting out rebounded, and letting the opponent shoot more free throws. Paradigms shattered.
11. Keep it rolling. So much fun.
#nolongerworriers
When was the last time we swept Hall?
Alternate thread title: Seton Hall and Oates
Let the air out of the ball on offense a little too early in my opinion. But really fun 3/4 of a game to watch.
This is all I ever asked for
Needed the W
We keep losing our Q1 wins
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 26, 2022, 09:37:18 PM
Let the air out of the ball on offense a little too early in my opinion. But really fun 3/4 of a game to watch.
Incredible critique of double digit road win as 6 point dogs. Bravo.
JLew is Batman every night, but his Robin is someone different every night. Tonight it was Kur's defense and a comeback game from OMax.
Love to see it.
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 26, 2022, 09:37:18 PM
Let the air out of the ball on offense a little too early in my opinion. But really fun 3/4 of a game to watch.
Agreed. I was having Wojo flashbacks.
Fluff
I agree on both comments. That said, let's keep the train rolling. Drinks on Goose pregame for the nova game. This is an exciting team and season. Enjoy it!!
I try to avoid betting Marquette games, but +6.5 was an absolute joke of a line.
Quote from: 5DollarPitcher on January 26, 2022, 09:38:39 PM
Incredible critique of double digit road win as 6 point dogs. Bravo.
Mild criticism about the end of an otherwise great game. Sorry you can't handle that.
Quote from: Goose on January 26, 2022, 09:39:56 PM
Fluff
I agree on both comments. That said, let's keep the train rolling. Drinks on Goose pregame for the nova game. This is an exciting team and season. Enjoy it!!
That's a four hour pre-game. You better bring your alligator arms.
12. I think George Webb should give out free burgers
Quote from: Goose on January 26, 2022, 09:39:56 PM
Fluff
I agree on both comments. That said, let's keep the train rolling. Drinks on Goose pregame for the nova game. This is an exciting team and season. Enjoy it!!
Oh I am. Wonder if MU is staying out there through Saturday. Big snow set for Providence on Saturday.
Dr. B
Let's have some fun!!
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 26, 2022, 09:42:44 PM
Oh I am. Wonder if MU is staying out there through Saturday. Big snow set for Providence on Saturday.
Just saw 27 inches.
Picked up another quad 1 win.
Justin Lewis acts like he's been there before.
That right there is a man.
Fluff
The boys need to stay out that way off game this weekend. We need to watch for storm on nova night.
Young me wanted the blow out.
Old me glad Hall gave them a scare and Shaka uses as a teaching moment.
Drunk me considering a Shaka tattoo. It has been too long since I was this invested in our teams.
How we all feel:
https://images.app.goo.gl/rrksR7JxGb82iY2R8
What I need to learn: how to post a gif on scoop while on my cell
Quote from: nyg on January 26, 2022, 09:43:57 PM
Just saw 27 inches.
Famous Marilyn Chambers quote, a'ina?
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 26, 2022, 09:40:11 PM
I try to avoid betting Marquette games, but +6.5 was an absolute joke of a line.
Yep. Another easy $50.
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 26, 2022, 09:42:44 PM
Oh I am. Wonder if MU is staying out there through Saturday. Big snow set for Providence on Saturday.
Homer said the team will fly home tonight, then back to Providence on Friday.
Bob
This team will learn to blow out the opponent and I wanted that badly. Remember we are still in first gear of the Shaka era. Time to focus on Saturday.
They fly home it might be a postponed game Saturday. I want to keep things rolling.
Quote from: Goose on January 26, 2022, 10:07:25 PM
They fly home it might be a postponed game Saturday. I want to keep things rolling.
I'd love a cancelled game @providence!
golden
I want to play them and beat them.
Quote from: goldeneagle91114 on January 26, 2022, 10:08:18 PM
I'd love a cancelled game @providence!
Why???
Im all for SJU not getting rescheduled, doesnt help us.
But at Providence??? A win helps way more than a Q1 road loss hurts. Thats a game we want. And if we win, it gives us a clear tiebreaker on one of the few teams currently ahead of us while also closing the record gap
++ 7 Deadly Wins!
++ The first half was ridiculously fun. We totally dictated the play on both ends of the court, and Hall had no answers.
++ That's a Big East POY kinda game for Mr. Justin Lewis. 3's, drives, pull-ups, pump-fake reposition J's, fastbreak dunks, excellent decisions/passes to set up Kam's 3s, tough rebounds. When Hall made their run early in the second half, Justin said, "Not on my watch." Fantastic. Lewis is shooting .486 from 3 during the winning streak; before that, he was at .258. When JL is a 3-point threat, that's the stuff of NBA draft picks.
++ When Kuath is dialed in on D like that, it makes us almost impossible to score against. That opening 5-6 minutes was as dominant a defensive performance as a big can have. I'm not sure I've ever seen a 5 better at getting out to hedge, scrambling back contesting shots. Committed a few silly fouls, but that's really picking nits.
++ We definitely took the air out of the ball too early and lost our momentum. That, combined with MU not taking care of the basketball, let Hall back into the game. Just keep playing ball, guys!
++ Two huge 3s by Kam to help us restore control. What a sweet shot he has. And Stevie came in to play some D and do a nice job handling the rock.
++ Not Kolek's best game and yet he still had 7 reb, 5 assist and 3 steals. That's contributing even when struggling some.
++ Shaka made what couldn't have been an easy decision, but one that was absolutely necessary, when he benched Morsell down the stretch. Daryll had been playing so well for us the last few games, but this was a real clunker for him. The missed shots you live with, but he was just handing the ball to SH. It happens. Even good players have bad games. Shaka also used his time-outs very well to stop Hall rallies.
++ Nice to see O-Max contribute on the offensive end. I wasn't thrilled at first that he went to the basket for his last attempt, but it turned out OK!
++ I really hope we play at Providence. Will be another great road win -- and another win as an underdog, of course -- and it will be good for our tourney seeding.
++ I might have to find a way to get to Milwaukee for the Nova game -- Goose is buying!
We Are Marquette!
This team is on such a roll I'm actually not even worried about losing on Saturday and Providence is 17-2, 12-1 in their last 13 with the 32 point loss in Milwaukee as the only blemish.
I actually think Marquette just has the better players and the better team.
Not sure what this feeling is or where it's come from but please don't wake me up.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 26, 2022, 10:16:08 PM
Why???
Im all for SJU not getting rescheduled, doesnt help us.
But at Providence??? A win helps way more than a Q1 road loss hurts. Thats a game we want. And if we win, it gives us a clear tiebreaker on one of the few teams currently ahead of us while also closing the record gap
I'm focused Solely on the top 25. Seven lost team won't be ranked.
Quote from: goldeneagle91114 on January 26, 2022, 10:20:32 PM
I'm focused Solely on the top 25. Seven lost team won't be ranked.
If Marquette loses to Providence they will still be ranked on Monday.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 26, 2022, 10:22:50 PM
If Marquette loses to Providence they will still be ranked on Monday.
Don't see it
Quote from: goldeneagle91114 on January 26, 2022, 10:20:32 PM
I'm focused Solely on the top 25. Seven lost team won't be ranked.
Being ranked is nice
But resumes are far more important for this year
Quote from: goldeneagle91114 on January 26, 2022, 10:08:18 PM
I'd love a cancelled game @providence!
Gonna disagree here. I love how our roster matches up with them. I also think they are fools gold at the moment with that record.
Bring em on
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 26, 2022, 10:25:49 PM
Gonna disagree here. I love how our roster matches up with them. I also think they are fools gold at the moment with that record.
Bring em on
Yea, no real downside there. Lose a Q1 game on the road? No biggie.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 26, 2022, 10:25:49 PM
Gonna disagree here. I love how our roster matches up with them. I also think they are fools gold at the moment with that record.
Bring em on
They've had a lot of really tough games cancelled.
Quote from: DoctorV on January 26, 2022, 10:17:18 PM
This team is on such a roll I'm actually not even worried about losing on Saturday and Providence is 17-2, 12-1 in their last 13 with the 32 point loss in Milwaukee as the only blemish.
I actually think Marquette just has the better players and the better team.
Not sure what this feeling is or where it's come from but please don't wake me up.
Agree completely Doctor V. Not worried about Providence. We're better and it's one win closer to winning the Big East title.
Quote from: Viper on January 26, 2022, 10:04:02 PM
Homer said the team will fly home tonight, then back to Providence on Friday.
"Never miss a Thursday night on campus"
Christopher C. Farley, COMM '86
I'm not sure where this goes, but was perusing Twitter and Louisville fans are already throwing around Shaka's name as Mack's replacement.
What an absolutely delusional fan base.
Quote from: goldeneagle91114 on January 26, 2022, 10:08:18 PM
I'd love a cancelled game @providence!
This is a prime opportunity to really have any shot at the Big East Title. You want the opportunity to beat a team and put yourself in the position to win. It is not cool waiting to see if 2-3 other teams can knock them off.
Quote from: The Lens on January 26, 2022, 10:54:42 PM
"Never miss a Thursday night on campus"
Christopher C. Farley, COMM '86
He totally ripped that off from me! Thursday's were the best, though only a little behind Sundays. And Tuesdays. And the other days that end in y's.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 26, 2022, 10:56:12 PM
I'm not sure where this goes, but was persuading Twitter and Louisville fans are already throwing around Shaka's name as Mack's replacement.
What an absolutely delusional fan base.
Maybe they've heard he's miserable in Milwaukee 🧐🥸
Was also nice to get a win with their second and third leading scorers doing absolutely nothing.
Quote from: MU82 on January 26, 2022, 10:58:56 PM
He totally ripped that off from me! Thursday's were the best, though only a little behind Sundays. And Tuesdays. And the other days that end in y's.
Thursday's at the Ardmore. I could see how crowded it was looking out my window freshman year (703 McCormick, 84-85
) to help me decide if/when I should head over there. I almost always did first semester. Learned to cut back (just a bit) for second semester.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 26, 2022, 10:56:12 PM
I'm not sure where this goes, but was perusing Twitter and Louisville fans are already throwing around Shaka's name as Mack's replacement.
What an absolutely delusional fan base.
I mentioned in the Superbar NCAA Hoops Thread a couple days ago that their fanbase was going to be coming after Shaka.
It hasn't been as strong so far as I thought.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 26, 2022, 10:25:49 PM
Gonna disagree here. I love how our roster matches up with them. I also think they are fools gold at the moment with that record.
Bring em on
Porky thought so too but after beating X tonight, they could be the real deal. Seems odd that they would fly back for one day. If they do, the Providence game will almost certainly be postponed unless they fly out no later than noon on Friday. Porky resides on the east coast only a two hour drive west of Providence and we're supposed to get absolutely pummeled this weekend.
How are Porkys shoveling skills?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=kEG8-YYMPEM
Around the -30.00 mark.
Goodman calls JFL maybe the most underrated player in the country.
Sean Miller very complimentary of Shaka and MU as a school/program in general. Props to the fanbase and everything.
More good pub.
Another acceptable thread title:
Seton faLLs
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 26, 2022, 10:56:12 PM
I'm not sure where this goes, but was perusing Twitter and Louisville fans are already throwing around Shaka's name as Mack's replacement.
What an absolutely delusional fan base.
Chris Beard too.
Quote from: BallBoy on January 26, 2022, 10:57:21 PM
This is a prime opportunity to really have any shot at the Big East Title. You want the opportunity to beat a team and put yourself in the position to win. It is not cool waiting to see if 2-3 other teams can knock them off.
Exactly - we shouldn't be afraid of playing any team in the country right now, and certainly not in the conference - especially one we already seal clubbed. We're not likely to do that again - and it will be a tough game - but if you want to win Championships you have to play tough games.
It's still a long shot, but I cannot believe we're sitting here at the end of January and talking about a BE regular season title isn't a complete pipe dream.
Quote from: goldeneagle91114 on January 26, 2022, 10:20:32 PM
I'm focused Solely on the top 25. Seven lost team won't be ranked.
You want to duck the BE leader to stay ranked? Losers mentality.
I want to play Providence and beat them again on Saturday. Disappointed that they did not stay out on the east coast.
I want to play UCLA again to see how far we have come.
Awesome summary. Hard for me to tell if this record is the result of individuals improving, the team being better than it's parts, or a bit of both. It's been so, so long since we have seen either, and I am really enjoying this team.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on January 26, 2022, 10:43:55 PM
...and it's one win closer to winning the Big East title.
It's absolutely remarkable that a Big East title is not a complete pipe dream at this point. An uphill climb, sure...but not entirely unrealistic.
Just like it's time to recalibrate our thoughts on, "what's our record over the next six games?", it's time to rethink what this team might be able to accomplish this season.
As a Marquette fan, one who is confident that our heroes will kick The Provi's arses again, I really want there to be a game Saturday.
However, the single most important thing is the safety of our athletes and coaches. If that means not playing in the northeast U.S., where a major storm is forming, I hope they don't play.
My (now accepted to Marquette) daughter found this from last night's game. Oops!
Quote from: Goose on January 26, 2022, 10:07:25 PM
They fly home it might be a postponed game Saturday. I want to keep things rolling.
18" forecasted for Southern New England.
Quote from: DoctorV on January 26, 2022, 10:17:18 PM
This team is on such a roll I'm actually not even worried about losing on Saturday and Providence is 17-2, 12-1 in their last 13 with the 32 point loss in Milwaukee as the only blemish.
I actually think Marquette just has the better players and the better team.
Not sure what this feeling is or where it's come from but please don't wake me up.
i want another W over Providence. Last night our starting backcourt shoots 4-18, GE takes just one shot, and still a road win. No reason winning doesn't keep on keepin' on this weekend.
Viper
The key to this team, aside from defense, is it is a team victory every single night. We play so many guys and they all contribute which makes a down night by 2-3 guys easy to overcome. Again, defense hides a lot of sins, and this is still a program just getting on their feet. I have complete confidence that if they keep playing defense at a high level that we are going to be a tough out for ANY team we play.
Quote from: Goose on January 27, 2022, 07:49:30 AM
Viper
The key to this team, aside from defense, is it is a team victory every single night. We play so many guys and they all contribute which makes a down night by 2-3 guys easy to overcome. Again, defense hides a lot of sins, and this is still a program just getting on their feet. I have complete confidence that if they keep playing defense at a high level that we are going to be a tough out for ANY team we play.
Shaka's rotations have been a thing of beauty. I'd like to pick a nit or two, but literally can't. He has an uncanny ability to insert the right players at the right time, whether that is flexing Oso and Kur, inserting Stevie to be a pest, or pressuring with OMax and Kam.
I would now like a daily update from Wes Matthews on what he is making Mamu do as a result of smacking the Hall around a second time. Hope there are a least a picture or two of Mamu in head-to-toe MU gear.
BTW, what the hell did Wes teach the team when he worked with them right before the win streak?? Anyone have insight?
This team is so mentally tough. It starts with the head coach, but IMO the two senior transfers have set the stage. They don't panic. They stay tough. And that has filtered down to the rest of the team. Shaka has no problem putting freshmen in pressure situations.
Anyone else notice that when Osa subbed in for Kur early, that he clearly struggled matching the physicality and intensity of the game? Shaka pulled him real quick and pulled him over to talk to him. But when Kur got in foul trouble late, Osa performed very well considering who he was guarding.
Quote from: Goose on January 27, 2022, 07:49:30 AM
Viper
The key to this team, aside from defense, is it is a team victory every single night. We play so many guys and they all contribute which makes a down night by 2-3 guys easy to overcome. Again, defense hides a lot of sins, and this is still a program just getting on their feet. I have complete confidence that if they keep playing defense at a high level that we are going to be a tough out for ANY team we play.
Agree on all points. And with playing so many guys, our opponents are more gassed than any of our guys near the end of the game. Freemantle looked really gassed at the FT line at the end of the X game, and I seriously doubt he was the only Pirate who was gassed.
Fluff
The quick hook on Osa was the right call and he delivered when back in the game. Actually, I thought he stepped up his D the remainder of the game and that shows character. The HC has created a culture of winning in 21 games and it is a remarkable feat. I am not celebrating anything other than knowing that our program is in the best hands it has been in for decades. This season is just getting started and a lot of work yet to be done, but they will not play a mentally tougher team the rest of the way.
Quote from: TSmith34 on January 27, 2022, 07:59:08 AM
Shaka's rotations have been a thing of beauty. I'd like to pick a nit or two, but literally can't. He has an uncanny ability to insert the right players at the right time, whether that is flexing Oso and Kur, inserting Stevie to be a pest, or pressuring with OMax and Kam.
Yeah he really has an idea when to use guys.
Stevie was excellent against X. Pretty sure he didnt even enter the SHU game until around 7 minutes left in the first half. Things were rolling along well and there was a long stretch of no whistle that even delayed getting Kam/Greg in.
Sometimes guys gotta wait their turn a bit, but always seems to work well
7 game winning streak A+, thread title A+
Thanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=654u2wVGeMU
SH press conference. Since apparently Shaka did not do one, this is a good perspective.
When the season started, I was optimistic (I always am) for our Warriors. I thought that Kur Kuath and Darryl Morsell wouldn't be coming here if we really were a ninth place Big East team. At the Chicago luncheon, I never once heard Coach Shaka use the term "rebuild." In listening to him and perhaps reading between the lines, he thought we had a team that probably could make run at getting into the NCAA.
That alone would have been a small miracle after the last seven years and after losing the core of last year's team. My enthusiasm was tempered only by the track record since the Cowboy's last year at Marquette -- just not good!
The Seton Hall games, the improbable victory over Villanova, Illinois, West Virginia etc., and the wipe-out of Providence is telling -- not only are we for real, we're for real now. The change in Justin Lewis -- from an after-thought last year to a candidate for Big East Player of the Year -- is indicative of the type of coach we have. The character our guys are showing, the way they pass the ball, the defense is amazing. The joy we see on the court and the fight, win or lose, is infectious. We haven't had anything like this since the Final Four run.
As the word gets out, I can only imagine what the upside will be. Our recruiting will be off the charts good if this keeps up!
Marquette Basketball -- It's FUN again!!!!!!
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 27, 2022, 07:59:18 AM
This team is so mentally tough. It starts with the head coach, but IMO the two senior transfers have set the stage. They don't panic. They stay tough. And that has filtered down to the rest of the team. Shaka has no problem putting freshmen in pressure situations.
Anyone else notice that when Osa subbed in for Kur early, that he clearly struggled matching the physicality and intensity of the game? Shaka pulled him real quick and pulled him over to talk to him. But when Kur got in foul trouble late, Osa performed very well considering who he was guarding.
I did notice this--and it is great to see. The team listens and responds. dgies is right--they are just fun to watch again!
Quote from: dgies9156 on January 27, 2022, 08:19:37 AM
At the Chicago luncheon, I never once heard Coach Shaka use the term "rebuild." In listening to him and perhaps reading between the lines, he thought we had a team that probably could make run at getting into the NCAA.
He gave the Milwaukee crowd a very different message. Couldn't mention youth and process enough times. What he's done has been incredible
MU swept Seton Hall in the NIT year a few years back.
Anyone have a good embedded video of Shaka clapping along with the fans at the end?
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on January 27, 2022, 07:59:18 AM
This team is so mentally tough. It starts with the head coach, but IMO the two senior transfers have set the stage. They don't panic. They stay tough. And that has filtered down to the rest of the team. Shaka has no problem putting freshmen in pressure situations.
Anyone else notice that when Osa subbed in for Kur early, that he clearly struggled matching the physicality and intensity of the game? Shaka pulled him real quick and pulled him over to talk to him. But when Kur got in foul trouble late, Osa performed very well considering who he was guarding.
Shaka made two important personnel decisions yesterday.
The first was giving Oso the quick hook, as you say. That's pretty uncharacteristic of Shaka -- he usually gives a player he puts in a little time, and that's especially been the case with his rotation at the 5. But SH went from being afraid to challenge Kuath to being emboldened to go right at Oso, so Shaka went right back to Kuath after a short break. Shaka did give Oso a couple of longer runs later, and Oso held his own better. That's important, because Kuath seems to get tired a little more quickly than other players.
The second was benching Morsell with 4:34 to go after a series of poor plays. He had taken Morsell out for a couple of minutes a little earlier in the half, no doubt hoping the rest would help, but when Morsell's soft give-away led to Kuath's 4th foul, Shaka could no longer watch it and put Kam in for Daryll with a 65-54 lead. Morsell didn't get back into the game until 39 seconds remained. It couldn't have been easy for Shaka to bench a guy who has been one of his leaders, but he did what he had to do. I did notice that Daryll remained very "up" when he was on the bench, supporting and cheering for his teammates, which is great.
There have been a few times this season when Shaka benched Kuath when Kur was playing poorly, too. Holding even super-seniors accountable sends a very strong message to the younger players. I get more impressed with Shaka's coaching every game.
Quote from: MU82 on January 27, 2022, 09:52:02 AM
Shaka made two important personnel decisions yesterday.
The first was giving Oso the quick hook, as you say. That's pretty uncharacteristic of Shaka -- he usually gives a player he puts in a little time, and that's especially been the case with his rotation at the 5. But SH went from being afraid to challenge Kuath to being emboldened to go right at Oso, so Shaka went right back to Kuath after a short break. Shaka did give Oso a couple of longer runs later, and Oso held his own better. That's important, because Kuath seems to get tired a little more quickly than other players.
The second was benching Morsell with 4:34 to go after a series of poor plays. He had taken Morsell out for a couple of minutes a little earlier in the half, no doubt hoping the rest would help, but when Morsell's soft give-away led to Kuath's 4th foul, Shaka could no longer watch it and put Kam in for Daryll with a 65-54 lead. Morsell didn't get back into the game until 39 seconds remained. It couldn't have been easy for Shaka to bench a guy who has been one of his leaders, but he did what he had to do. I did notice that Daryll remained very "up" when he was on the bench, supporting and cheering for his teammates, which is great.
There have been a few times this season when Shaka benched Kuath when Kur was playing poorly, too. Holding even super-seniors accountable sends a very strong message to the younger players. I get more impressed with Shaka's coaching every game.
Noticed the hook on Morsell too. It was clear he was hitting a tipping point where he got called for two REALLY soft fouls and it was messing with his head. It was a heady move by Shaka. He really can make the tough decision.
Great win.
I never expected a 7-game conference winning streak. That is a huge accomplishment.
It was to our huge advantage that Seton Hall played 3 games in 5 days and didn't have Aiken who killed us the last time.
The team defensive play in the first half was outstanding.
This team will go as far as this defense can take them.
Kuath's interior defense and shot blocks puts us in a great position to win that game.
We had the good and bad Morsell in one game. He started off fantastic and in control making clutch plays and then I was screaming at the tv to get him out of the
game in the second half when he couldn't do anything right with turnovers and fouls. Seton Hall's best player during that stretch.
Lewis has turned into a big time stud. Needs to not fall in love with the 3 and all will be great.
Great inbounds play between Kolek and Oso with the shot clock at 4. Kolek you need to finish those lay-ups. Kolek needs to do 100 layup drill a day as he gets battered with blocking shields.
Would suck losing Lewis next year but Kam Jones is going to be a stud. A better version of Howard????
Quote from: Big Papi on January 27, 2022, 11:01:34 AM
Great win.
I never expected a 7-game conference winning streak. That is a huge accomplishment.
It was to our huge advantage that Seton Hall played 3 games in 5 days and didn't have Aiken who killed us the last time.
The team defensive play in the first half was outstanding.
This team will go as far as this defense can take them.
Kuath's interior defense and shot blocks puts us in a great position to win that game.
We had the good and bad Morsell in one game. He started off fantastic and in control making clutch plays and then I was screaming at the tv to get him out of the
game in the second half when he couldn't do anything right with turnovers and fouls. Seton Hall's best player during that stretch.
Lewis has turned into a big time stud. Needs to not fall in love with the 3 and all will be great.
Great inbounds play between Kolek and Oso with the shot clock at 4. Kolek you need to finish those lay-ups. Kolek needs to do 100 layup drill a day as he gets battered with blocking shields.
Would suck losing Lewis next year but Kam Jones is going to be a stud. A better version of Howard????
He's nowhere near as elite at shooting. He will be good and score a ton of points but I'll gladly eat my words if he becomes a two time all American
Quote from: Big Papi on January 27, 2022, 11:01:34 AM
Would suck losing Lewis next year but Kam Jones is going to be a stud. A better version of Howard????
Better than a first-team All-American and national scoring leader? I highly, highly doubt it.
If you mean a guy who is "better" in respect to getting his while more of the others on the team also get theirs, maybe.
I think I at least understand the comparison, as Kam also has never met a shot he didn't like!
Is that two more tests Shaka has passed?
What his cumulative test score now at MU?
Quote from: MU82 on January 27, 2022, 09:52:02 AM
Shaka made two important personnel decisions yesterday.
The first was giving Oso the quick hook, as you say. That's pretty uncharacteristic of Shaka -- he usually gives a player he puts in a little time, and that's especially been the case with his rotation at the 5. But SH went from being afraid to challenge Kuath to being emboldened to go right at Oso, so Shaka went right back to Kuath after a short break. Shaka did give Oso a couple of longer runs later, and Oso held his own better. That's important, because Kuath seems to get tired a little more quickly than other players.
The second was benching Morsell with 4:34 to go after a series of poor plays. He had taken Morsell out for a couple of minutes a little earlier in the half, no doubt hoping the rest would help, but when Morsell's soft give-away led to Kuath's 4th foul, Shaka could no longer watch it and put Kam in for Daryll with a 65-54 lead. Morsell didn't get back into the game until 39 seconds remained. It couldn't have been easy for Shaka to bench a guy who has been one of his leaders, but he did what he had to do. I did notice that Daryll remained very "up" when he was on the bench, supporting and cheering for his teammates, which is great.
There have been a few times this season when Shaka benched Kuath when Kur was playing poorly, too. Holding even super-seniors accountable sends a very strong message to the younger players. I get more impressed with Shaka's coaching every game.
I'll settle for Kam being a skinnier, less athletic DJO.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 27, 2022, 11:12:19 AM
I'll settle for Kam being a skinnier, less athletic DJO.
We didn't see DJO his freshman year. Stay hopeful he gets just as ripped!
- First half was exactly what we wanted. Fast pace, applied pressure, and the scoreboard reflected that.
- The Pirates looked gassed early. Shots coming up short, not as much lift on their drives, which fed into Kur dominating the interior.
- Playing St. John's twice and us again all in five days was really tough scheduling on SHU. I actually felt a little bad for them.
- In the second half, it looked like we were content to slow the pace and cruise, which made it easier for the Pirates to press and get back into the game. We learned how hard it is to slow the pace then try to pick it back up.
- Justin Lewis is the best player in the Big East right now. If the season ended today, he would be BEPOY.
- I think there's a real case for Shaka as BECOY and Morsell and BEDPOY. This team is remarkable.
- Based on the odds at the tip-off of each game, the chances of us winning these 7 straight was 0.2%. The odds of winning 8 straight was 0.1% and getting to 10 was 0.01%. I like defying odds.
- Shaka leading the "We Are Marquette" chant at the Rock and clapping along is pretty epic.
- You can't spell Seton HaLL without two L's.
Quote from: MU82 on January 27, 2022, 11:09:38 AM
Better than a first-team All-American and national scoring leader? I highly, highly doubt it.
If you mean a guy who is "better" in respect to getting his while more of the others on the team also get theirs, maybe.
I think I at least understand the comparison, as Kam also has never met a shot he didn't like!
He is not as good of a shooter as Howard but he has the range and the shot. He has a great ability to drive to the hoop and make tough acrobatic shots. I think he is and will continue to be a better distributor of the ball and I think his defense will be significantly better. I see all the pieces in place for him, if he continues to improve to be in the discussion of who was a better player for MU.
Quote from: Big Papi on January 27, 2022, 11:28:50 AM
He is not as good of a shooter as Howard but he has the range and the shot. He has a great ability to drive to the hoop and make tough acrobatic shots. I think he is and will continue to be a better distributor of the ball and I think his defense will be significantly better. I see all the pieces in place for him, if he continues to improve to be in the discussion of who was a better player for MU.
OK. I just don't think it's a very good comparison, and I'd bet a pretty good amount of money that based on most metrics Kam's career will not have been "better" than that of a national scoring leader and first-team All-American. I also haven't seen evidence of Kam being a better distributor than Markus was.
JAM's comparison of Kam to DJO would appear much more likely at this point in Kam's young career -- much more similarities in their games. And I'd happily take that, too!
I'm very high on Kam and have said many times that I think he could be our go-to guy before he's through.
(I liked DJO more than Markus)
*Ducks*
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 27, 2022, 12:16:34 PM
(I liked DJO more than Markus)
*Ducks*
I liked Lazar more than Crowder. Sometimes there's just a few plays that stand out (especially when you're young) that keep them higher in your mind.
I don't think I'll ever love a Marquette player more than Davante Gardner.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 27, 2022, 11:23:44 AM
- Shaka leading the "We Are Marquette" chant at the Rock and clapping along is pretty epic.
Gosh, I saw that and loved it.
He's here for the long-haul!!!!!!
Quote from: Pepe Sylvia on January 27, 2022, 12:40:15 PM
I don't think I'll ever love a Marquette player more than Davante Gardner.
Not even Dan Fitzgerald?
Quote from: Pepe Sylvia on January 27, 2022, 12:40:15 PM
I don't think I'll ever love a Marquette player more than Davante Gardner.
I agree with this analysis.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 27, 2022, 12:16:34 PM
(I liked DJO more than Markus)
*Ducks*
No reason to duck. We all have likes, dislikes, favorites, etc. I mean, there was a thread in 2018-19 entitled, "God How I Love The Hausers." People choose their faves for whatever reason.
My list of favorite MU players would include names that wouldn't make a top-10 list of all-time Marquette greats, and I'm sure yours would, too.
Markus and DJO both were outstanding players ... and one could make a very representative All-Time Top 10 Marquette Players list that wouldn't include either of them.
*Ducks*
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 27, 2022, 11:23:44 AM
- Justin Lewis is the best player in the Big East right now. If the season ended today, he would be BEPOY.
I think it is him or Gillespie at this point. I don't know that anyone else is close, maybe RJ Cole? Champaigne may be the actual best player but unless they can finish in the top half of the conference, I'm not sure he would be considered.[/list]
Kur's ability to block 6 shots while only committing 1 foul in the 1st half was amazing. It seemed that all of his fouls in the game were for reaching in and none from block attempts.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 27, 2022, 01:11:36 PM
I think it is him or Gillespie at this point. I don't know that anyone else is close, maybe RJ Cole? Champaigne may be the actual best player but unless they can finish in the top half of the conference, I'm not sure he would be considered.[/list]
I think Cole is the most likely competition. For Villanova, I think it's hard to split between him and Moore.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 27, 2022, 01:52:17 PM
I think Cole is the most likely competition. For Villanova, I think it's hard to split between him and Moore.
I think Gillespie, Moore, Sanago and Lewis are probable favorites halfway thru schedule. [/list]
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 27, 2022, 11:10:10 AM
Is that two more tests Shaka has passed?
What his cumulative test score now at MU?
By my math, he (and the team) are at 71% right now. I think in today's world that is good for a C.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 27, 2022, 07:03:15 PM
By my math, he (and the team) are at 71% right now. I think in today's world that is good for a C.
If we have a coach that can get us a consistent winning percentage greater than .700 I'd take it. However if we can get that up to the high C/B range (75-80%) we've got a hall of gamer on our hands.
Quote from: Pepe Sylvia on January 27, 2022, 12:40:15 PM
I don't think I'll ever love a Marquette player more than Davante Gardner.
My 16 year old son Travis has a few thoughts on who my favorite MU player is. ;D
Quote from: pbiflyer on January 28, 2022, 10:17:50 AM
My 16 year old son Travis has a few thoughts on who my favorite MU player is. ;D
So does my 10-year-old daughter F*^kin'
Quote from: StillAWarrior on January 28, 2022, 10:55:08 AM
So does my 10-year-old daughter F*^kin'
Congratulations on winning the internet today!
That truly made me laugh out loud!