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Title: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MUDPT on February 14, 2022, 05:42:01 PM
According the MUBB Instagram story...
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Its DJOver on February 14, 2022, 05:49:26 PM
https://twitter.com/BenG0ld/status/1493367877176795141?cxt=HHwWioDR4YGLwbkpAAAA
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Jockey on February 14, 2022, 05:51:05 PM
Musician or 'baller?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Pakuni on February 14, 2022, 05:59:41 PM
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AchingPlasticChafer-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: tower912 on February 14, 2022, 06:02:40 PM
Finally!   All of that Marquette Gold swag will come in handy!


Great news.   Welcome, young man.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: SaveOD238 on February 14, 2022, 06:04:00 PM
Excellent news!  He seemed to be enjoying himself during the game when he visited.  Adds some much needed size to future classes
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: We R Final Four on February 14, 2022, 06:04:33 PM
Welcome Ben!
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:08:44 PM
Hope he is not as skinny as Oso? Somebody said he is like Chet Holmgren,   That is skinny?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MUDPT on February 14, 2022, 06:09:12 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/wilkomcv/status/1472679599821635586

Video from December
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Pakuni on February 14, 2022, 06:09:53 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:08:44 PM
Hope he is not as skinny as Oso? Somebody said he is like Chet Holmgren,   That is skinny?

I'd be pretty happy if he's like Chet Holmgren.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: CountryRoads on February 14, 2022, 06:14:50 PM
Fantastic. I watched a few videos of him and I'm really impressed with his speed and coordination. It looks like he can shoot from the outside. Hope he can rebound and defend.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Dish on February 14, 2022, 06:15:57 PM
Quote from: MUDPT on February 14, 2022, 06:09:12 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/wilkomcv/status/1472679599821635586

Video from December

No idea on the level of competition in the video, but liked what I saw. I'm sure some will see some Novak comp's, I really liked his awareness, especially without the ball.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: leever on February 14, 2022, 06:16:37 PM
Looks like he can shoot.  Can he average over .5 rebounds per game?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 14, 2022, 06:16:43 PM
Quote from: MUDPT on February 14, 2022, 06:09:12 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/wilkomcv/status/1472679599821635586

Video from December

Looks a bit like Steve Novak.  I'm intrigued.

Welcome Ben!
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Newsdreams on February 14, 2022, 06:18:14 PM
Welcome to the MU family Mr. Gold
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:20:53 PM
Looks like he could take Justin's spot, more of a wing, good coordination, can go left and right. Needs Todd Smith to give him 20 lbs. to fight Big East bigs.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 14, 2022, 06:23:05 PM
Quote from: DegenerateDish on February 14, 2022, 06:15:57 PM
No idea on the level of competition in the video, but liked what I saw. I'm sure some will see some Novak comp's, I really liked his awareness, especially without the ball.

Ha! I swear I was typing my Novak comp at the same time you were.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Billy Hoyle on February 14, 2022, 06:27:07 PM
He lists himself at 6-10, 212.  https://www.prospectiveinsight.com/post/ben-gold

The level of competition is not great in his own words, but that's what bringing him over for summer 1 is for. Intriguing prospect.

PI: How would you describe the basketball culture in New Zealand?


BG: They all get around you type of thing so they're all congratulatory, but the competition isn't the greatest. (Laughs) I'm probably the tallest person in the basketball community back home, so it's got good competition, but once you get older you want to go somewhere else to play so that you know you're going to get better and improve.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: tower912 on February 14, 2022, 06:32:29 PM
So, a project.   A 6'10, sweet shooting prospect.   Cool
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 14, 2022, 06:34:17 PM
Looks like a combo of Novak, Carlino, Diener and Sam Hauser
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: brewcity77 on February 14, 2022, 06:37:55 PM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 14, 2022, 06:34:17 PM
Looks like a combo of Novak, Carlino, Diener and Sam Hauser

And Juan Anderson. Always gotta remember mixtape Juan.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 14, 2022, 06:41:02 PM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 14, 2022, 06:34:17 PM
Looks like a combo of Novak, Carlino, Diener and Sam Hauser

So... Joey Hauser? *ducks*
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: lawdog77 on February 14, 2022, 06:41:38 PM
This site lists his first skill as "gravity passer". Sounds like a superpower, if you ask me (which of course, you didn't)

https://id-prospects.com/players/ben-gold/ (https://id-prospects.com/players/ben-gold/)
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: tower912 on February 14, 2022, 06:42:11 PM
A skinny Froling?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Daniel on February 14, 2022, 06:43:29 PM
He looks promising.    So on a scale of 1-10, how excited are we to get Ben?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 14, 2022, 06:45:14 PM
Quote from: Galway Eagle on February 14, 2022, 06:41:02 PM
So... Joey Hauser? *ducks*

I stand by a rule of 4 when comparing Caucasian basketballers.  Someone had to be cut
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Chili on February 14, 2022, 06:45:57 PM
Kinsella in a blender
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:55:50 PM
Always like to see who is MU recruiting against, not impressed besting Loyola and Washington St., time will tell.  Still need a physical big or maybe 2
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU82 on February 14, 2022, 06:56:59 PM
Looking forward to seeing Ben swish a bunch of 3s for Marquette for several years.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: The Sultan on February 14, 2022, 07:00:04 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:55:50 PM
Always like to see who is MU recruiting against, not impressed besting Loyola and Washington St., time will tell.  Still need a physical big or maybe 2


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Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: GoldenDieners32 on February 14, 2022, 07:01:43 PM
Where else did he hold offers from? couldn't find anything
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: tower912 on February 14, 2022, 07:02:29 PM
10.  Always excited about new recruits.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MUeng on February 14, 2022, 07:04:17 PM
Seems like a good get. Awesome. Might have some trademark issues with Ben Folds Five though, i can see the memes now
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: tower912 on February 14, 2022, 07:08:45 PM
Ben Gold's 3?   Don't want to hear anything about a 'Brick'.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: StillWarriors on February 14, 2022, 07:10:59 PM
Mixtape or not, the shooting stroke is smooth and pure and he moves well for someone that size. Agree we still need to add muscle to the roster, but the ability to knock down shots is always valuable.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Johnny B on February 14, 2022, 07:13:02 PM
Quote from: Daniel on February 14, 2022, 06:43:29 PM
He looks promising.    So on a scale of 1-10, how excited are we to get Ben?
2. who else even offered. could be a diamond in the rough who knows.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Scoop Snoop on February 14, 2022, 07:17:35 PM
Quote from: Daniel on February 14, 2022, 06:43:29 PM
He looks promising.    So on a scale of 1-10, how excited are we to get Ben?

Same as anybody Shaka recruits....10.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 14, 2022, 07:17:51 PM
Quote from: Johnny B on February 14, 2022, 07:13:02 PM
2. who else even offered. could be a diamond in the rough who knows.

He also visited Washington State and Loyola (Chicago).
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: brewcity77 on February 14, 2022, 07:17:56 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:55:50 PM
Always like to see who is MU recruiting against, not impressed besting Loyola and Washington St., time will tell.  Still need a physical big or maybe 2

I feel like international prospects are very hit or miss. Arizona is thriving because they found guys few others were in on.

Also, Kyle Smith at Washington State is doing great with international recruiting, so that's actually one of the programs you want to beat out. They were in on Bennedict Mathurin & found some productive, high efficiency imports in Efe Abogidi & Andrej Jakimovski. Seeing Wazzu in there is a good sign.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 14, 2022, 07:22:00 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:55:50 PM
Always like to see who is MU recruiting against, not impressed besting Loyola and Washington St., time will tell.  Still need a physical big or maybe 2
Your takes continue to be...quite something.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 07:33:35 PM
Quote from: brewcity77 on February 14, 2022, 07:17:56 PM
I feel like international prospects are very hit or miss. Arizona is thriving because they found guys few others were in on.

Also, Kyle Smith at Washington State is doing great with international recruiting, so that's actually one of the programs you want to beat out. They were in on Bennedict Mathurin & found some productive, high efficiency imports in Efe Abogidi & Andrej Jakimovski. Seeing Wazzu in there is a good sign.

good stuff, thanks
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: GB Warrior on February 14, 2022, 07:55:57 PM
Choose your warrior:

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Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: CAGASS24 on February 14, 2022, 08:00:15 PM
Stroke looks good - could stand to get a little quicker and higher release tho .. here's hoping Shaka has better eye for players like this
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 14, 2022, 08:04:19 PM
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Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: panda on February 14, 2022, 08:25:08 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:55:50 PM
Always like to see who is MU recruiting against, not impressed besting Loyola and Washington St., time will tell.  Still need a physical big or maybe 2

You're wildly misguided in your criticism.

International recruiting is 100% relationship and trust based. Most times, coaches may only see the guy play live maybe once. Otherwise it's mostly second hand info from coaches, scouts etc.

Most programs don't have international ties so they choose not to blindly go into the market.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: oilcan on February 14, 2022, 08:46:02 PM
Shaka recruited the kid so I'm expecting good things. He's not playing for a highschool team in New Zeland, he's playing for an international team, much of the time in the U.S. He's 6'10. After Kur leaves MU only has 2 players at 6'9". He looks like an 18 year old dorky kid whose never been outside a gym. Shaka will give him minutes and he will develop and surely be a reliable player in his third year.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2022, 08:50:57 PM
Is he our first-ever Kiwi?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: JWags85 on February 14, 2022, 09:04:45 PM
This dude is used to Christmas being the middle of summer and a generally mild/warm climate.  January is gonna hit him like a freight train.  Seems like a gym rat so that will serve him well.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: oilcan on February 14, 2022, 09:08:48 PM
My friend Nathan always says "Expect the worst, and hope for the best". He could be Sean Marks (a kiwi at Cal), or he could be Larry Bird. Larry played high school bb in French Lick. I think that's in France, right outside Paris. Not that I was ever good in geography.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 14, 2022, 09:11:32 PM
Quote from: DegenerateDish on February 14, 2022, 06:15:57 PM
No idea on the level of competition in the video, but liked what I saw. I'm sure some will see some Novak comp's, I really liked his awareness, especially without the ball.

Level of comp doesn't matter to much for that video.

Already better then what a majority of our bigs can do. The question will be if his body can hold up vs big east bigs.

Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 14, 2022, 09:15:32 PM
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2022, 08:25:08 PM
You're wildly misguided in your criticism.

International recruiting is 100% relationship and trust based. Most times, coaches may only see the guy play live maybe once. Otherwise it's mostly second hand info from coaches, scouts etc.

Most programs don't have international ties so they choose not to blindly go into the market.

Ehhh, it's not 2001. Most coaches (while true rarely see live game) see plenty of film of game action now a days.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Ardmore Mug on February 14, 2022, 09:16:32 PM
Quote from: oilcan on February 14, 2022, 09:08:48 PM
My friend Nathan always says "Expect the worst, and hope for the best". He could be Sean Marks (a kiwi at Cal), or he could be Larry Bird. Larry played high school bb in French Lick. I think that's in France, right outside Paris. Not that I was ever good in geography.
You might want to google, French Lick, INDIANA ! ! !   8-)
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: panda on February 14, 2022, 09:22:25 PM
Quote from: #UnleashGreg on February 14, 2022, 09:15:32 PM
Ehhh, it's not 2001. Most coaches (while true rarely see live game) see plenty of film of game action now a days.

Coaches still need relationships for trustworthy recommendations on these guys. Shaka isn't sitting on YouTube watching mixtapes.

Not all coaches and programs have those relationships - Hence why the original poster was misguided saying that we should be dubious on the talent level because of Gold's final 3.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Scoop Snoop on February 14, 2022, 09:28:57 PM
Quote from: Ardmore Mug on February 14, 2022, 09:16:32 PM
You might want to google, French Lick, INDIANA ! ! !   8-)

I'm guessing it was a joke. I've been in French Lick, Indiana. There are a couple of resorts there but the town itself is pure Hicksville.

Getting back to Gold- I cannot imagine Shaka would bring in a Kiwi or any other "offshore" player if he did not see something special about the guy. He's got a very good eye for talent. I do not care at all what schools were or were not recruiting Gold. 
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2022, 10:49:37 PM
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 14, 2022, 09:28:57 PM
I'm guessing it was a joke. I've been in French Lick, Indiana. There are a couple of resorts there but the town itself is pure Hicksville.

Getting back to Gold- I cannot imagine Shaka would bring in a Kiwi or any other "offshore" player if he did not see something special about the guy. He's got a very good eye for talent. I do not care at all what schools were or were not recruiting Gold.
Pretty, nay 100%, sure both of them were joking.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2022, 10:49:43 PM
25lbs and we may have something.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 14, 2022, 11:13:58 PM
Welcome to the MU family Mr. Gold!
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 15, 2022, 03:50:18 AM
Quote from: oilcan on February 14, 2022, 09:08:48 PM
My friend Nathan always says "Expect the worst, and hope for the best". He could be Sean Marks (a kiwi at Cal), or he could be Larry Bird. Larry played high school bb in French Lick. I think that's in France, right outside Paris. Not that I was ever good in geography.


Nah, French lick iz kinda a sexual thang, aina?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: WarriorFan on February 15, 2022, 04:42:04 AM
I would estimate that the NBA global academy:
- has some good talent evaluators
- is a good source for overseas recruits
- could be a reliable long term pipeline (this is Shaka's 2nd)

Most of the people running the regional programs are former players or current scouts from NBA teams.  The whole idea is to secure the best talent in the region. If the kid got into it and also played for NZ national team (juniors), that's a good start.

Probably he's had better coaching and more discipline than 98% of AAU kids.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: The Sultan on February 15, 2022, 06:25:14 AM
Quote from: #UnleashGreg on February 14, 2022, 09:11:32 PM
Level of comp doesn't matter to much for that video.


  • he can shoot from nba range in game action
  • he can run the floor
  • he can dribble[/il]
Already better then what a majority of our bigs can do. The question will be if his body can hold up vs big east bigs.




Of course level of competition matters. Can he hit those shots with a hand in his face?  When his shot is sped up? Can he dribble around BE level defenders? 
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: avid1010 on February 15, 2022, 06:32:45 AM
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:55:50 PM
Always like to see who is MU recruiting against, not impressed besting Loyola and Washington St., time will tell.  Still need a physical big or maybe 2
Hope you're as wrong about him as you have been about Shaka.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Herman Cain on February 15, 2022, 08:39:23 AM
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 14, 2022, 10:49:43 PM
25lbs and we may have something.
Muggsy:
25 Lbs and Ben Gold will become  Ben Hur
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRPunNCqTgHx9Gbmn_lVc2H6wcmnMRxS8bujw&usqp=CAU)
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Scoop Snoop on February 15, 2022, 08:49:06 AM
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2022, 10:49:37 PM
Pretty, nay 100%, sure both of them were joking.

(Answers phone. It's Larry Bird).

"Hey smart ass! I've tracked you down, know where you live, and I'm on my way!"

"C'mon Larry! It was a joke. OK? French Lick is one of the prettiest little towns I have ever seen."
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU82 on February 15, 2022, 09:00:27 AM
Quote from: Herman Cain on February 15, 2022, 08:39:23 AM
Muggsy:
25 Lbs and Ben Gold will become  Ben Hur
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRPunNCqTgHx9Gbmn_lVc2H6wcmnMRxS8bujw&usqp=CAU)

From his cold, dead hands.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on February 15, 2022, 09:10:13 AM
I think Marquette should find a way to bring on Milwaukee person, Rick Ness from Gold Rush as a sponsor.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: NCMUFan on February 15, 2022, 09:25:37 AM
If he can play like Bulter's Simas Lukosius of Lithuania did against us, he can contribute.
Move over Davidson, Marquette is going international (or at least trying again).
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: mubb3434 on February 15, 2022, 09:33:13 AM
Quote from: Clarissa on February 15, 2022, 06:25:14 AM

Of course level of competition matters. Can he hit those shots with a hand in his face?  When his shot is sped up? Can he dribble around BE level defenders?

The videos I saw circulating yesterday included clips of him hitting contested 3's. No downside to this one!
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 15, 2022, 09:41:02 AM
When will Ben Steele interview Ben Gold?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: 79Warrior on February 15, 2022, 09:48:57 AM
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 14, 2022, 06:55:50 PM
Always like to see who is MU recruiting against, not impressed besting Loyola and Washington St., time will tell.  Still need a physical big or maybe 2

Who cares? Mark Few has had tremendous success recruiting players nobody looked at.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: lessthannick11 on February 15, 2022, 09:51:12 AM
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on February 15, 2022, 09:41:02 AM
When will Ben Steele interview Ben Gold?


They are still Ironing out the details
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: war1980rior on February 15, 2022, 09:53:36 AM
For some reason I thought of the tail end of this song when I saw MU recruited Gold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj0ryRB8f9A
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: NCMUFan on February 15, 2022, 10:05:34 AM
That was one odd movie.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: jfp61 on February 15, 2022, 10:07:37 AM
NBA Academy Australia Grads- Decent hit rate recently

2023
Tyrese Procter- 5 star

2022
Joshua Ojianwuna- Baylor
Ben Gold- Marquette   

2020
Josh Giddey - OKC Thunder
Efe Abogidi- Washington State
Aly Khalifa- Charolette

2019
Hyunjung Lee- Davidson
Santiago Vescavi- Tennessee
Francisco Farabello -TCU
Sean Bairstow - Utah St.
Anyang Garang- UMBC
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: willie warrior on February 15, 2022, 10:10:18 AM
Quote from: tower912 on February 14, 2022, 06:42:11 PM
A skinny Froling?
Oh boy. A difference maker in froling mold?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2022, 10:11:31 AM
Quote from: willie warrior on February 15, 2022, 10:10:18 AM
Oh boy. A difference maker in froling mold?

Thanks, Willie
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: willie warrior on February 15, 2022, 10:13:39 AM
Quote from: Herman Cain on February 15, 2022, 08:39:23 AM
Muggsy:
25 Lbs and Ben Gold will become  Ben Hur
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRPunNCqTgHx9Gbmn_lVc2H6wcmnMRxS8bujw&usqp=CAU)
That will be great. Parting the red sea by God's authority
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Herman Cain on February 15, 2022, 10:17:04 AM
When Ben hits a 3 Pointer, the official theme song should be the Theme Song from Goldfinger

Goldfinger, he's the man
The man with the midas touch
A spider's touch
Such a cold finger...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn2oPN1cDQg
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: The Sultan on February 15, 2022, 10:38:21 AM
Not sure if this is the connection that got Ben Gold interested in Marquette, but Nevada Smith was a graduate assistant at St. Lawrence University when the NBA Global Academy's assistant coach Matt Blue was a player there.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-blue-4ab5b9159/
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Daniel on February 15, 2022, 10:44:24 AM
Quote from: Herman Cain on February 15, 2022, 10:17:04 AM
When Ben hits a 3 Pointer, the official theme song should be the Theme Song from Goldfinger

Goldfinger, he's the man
The man with the midas touch
A spider's touch
Such a cold finger...


Just the song's intro music would be good haha!   
(We do podcasts about Bond and spy movies haha)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn2oPN1cDQg
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: The Sultan on February 15, 2022, 10:49:02 AM
Quote from: Herman Cain on February 15, 2022, 10:17:04 AM
When Ben hits a 3 Pointer, the official theme song should be the Theme Song from Goldfinger

Goldfinger, he's the man
The man with the midas touch
A spider's touch
Such a cold finger...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn2oPN1cDQg


That movie is so old it came out before Al coached his first game at Marquette.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 15, 2022, 10:56:17 AM
Quote from: Clarissa on February 15, 2022, 10:38:21 AM
Not sure if this is the connection that got Ben Gold interested in Marquette, but Nevada Smith was a graduate assistant at St. Lawrence University when the NBA Global Academy's assistant coach Matt Blue was a player there.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-blue-4ab5b9159/

We had this one in the bag. A kid named gold was coached by a guy named Blue!
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: BrewCity83 on February 15, 2022, 10:58:03 AM
Only slightly more current:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwB0ZJbwmpw
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: wadesworld on February 15, 2022, 11:00:57 AM
Hopefully Ben Gold lasts longer at Marquette than the Marquette Gold did.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Jay Bee on February 15, 2022, 11:51:25 AM
Any Covid concerns?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Billy Hoyle on February 15, 2022, 11:53:10 AM
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 15, 2022, 11:51:25 AM
Any Covid concerns?

not for leaving, only going back to NZ.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: TallTitan34 on February 15, 2022, 12:10:20 PM
Quote from: Herman Cain on February 15, 2022, 10:17:04 AM
When Ben hits a 3 Pointer, the official theme song should be the Theme Song from Goldfinger

Goldfinger, he's the man
The man with the midas touch
A spider's touch
Such a cold finger...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn2oPN1cDQg

Prefer the Max Power version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex9NaA2hetg
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU82 on February 15, 2022, 12:32:45 PM
Related to ... ?

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Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: lawdog77 on February 15, 2022, 12:34:49 PM
We've been Gold in the past, short lived and embarrassing. Hopefully, this Ben Gold turns out better.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Pakuni on February 15, 2022, 12:41:13 PM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 15, 2022, 10:56:17 AM
We had this one in the bag. A kid named gold was coached by a guy named Blue!

Just don't call him Ben Bronze if you happen to see him at Qdoba.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 01:29:31 PM
Curious who people think was Marquette's best international recruit to date?

Besides Niv Berkowitz, of course.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 15, 2022, 01:30:25 PM
Quote from: lawdog77 on February 15, 2022, 12:34:49 PM
We've Ben Gold in the past, short lived and embarrassing. Hopefully, this Ben Gold turns out better.

FIFY
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: The Sultan on February 15, 2022, 01:32:01 PM
Quote from: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 01:29:31 PM
Curious who people think was Marquette's best international recruit to date?

Besides Niv Berkowitz, of course.

This guy.

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Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: NCMUFan on February 15, 2022, 01:33:19 PM
Quote from: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 01:29:31 PM
Curious who people think was Marquette's best international recruit to date?

Besides Niv Berkowitz, of course.
Does Canada count as international?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU82 on February 15, 2022, 01:40:40 PM
Quote from: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 01:29:31 PM
Curious who people think was Marquette's best international recruit to date?

Besides Niv Berkowitz, of course.

Junior?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MarquetteDano on February 15, 2022, 01:46:11 PM
Quote from: Pakuni on February 15, 2022, 12:41:13 PM
Just don't call him Ben Bronze if you happen to see him at Qdoba.

Well played sir.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on February 15, 2022, 02:12:22 PM
Quote from: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 01:29:31 PM
Curious who people think was Marquette's best international recruit to date?

Besides Niv Berkowitz, of course.

Oluoma Nnamaka?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: BrewCity83 on February 15, 2022, 02:19:46 PM
Wesley Matthews, from the People's Republic of Madison.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: tower912 on February 15, 2022, 02:27:37 PM
Butch Lee.  Puerto Rico.  At least as far as the Olympics are concerned.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: cheebs09 on February 15, 2022, 02:27:47 PM
Ousmane would probably be up there.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: BrewCity83 on February 15, 2022, 02:49:44 PM
Everyone's favorite Irishman, Chris O'Tule.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 03:40:47 PM
Quote from: MU82 on February 15, 2022, 01:40:40 PM
Junior?


That was my thought.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 03:43:01 PM
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on February 15, 2022, 02:12:22 PM
Oluoma Nnamaka?


Good thought! I forgot about him when scrolling through international players in my head. I think I would put him slightly below Junior, but he is definitely right up there.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 15, 2022, 04:12:01 PM
Quote from: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 01:29:31 PM
Curious who people think was Marquette's best international recruit to date?

These are the only international players I can think of. I'm sure I missed some.

Fasial Abraham (Olympic International)
Ousmane Barro
Junior Cadougan
David Cubilian
Joseph Chartouney
Harry Froling
Kur Kuath
Butch Lee (Olympic international)
Yous Mbao
Koby McEwen
Liam McMorrow
Oluoma Nnamaka
O-Max Prosper
Richard Shaw

If Olympic International counts, Lee is the obvious answer. If you don't count Olympic International I'd probably go with Cadougan, Cubilian, or Nnamaka. O-Max has a shot to be the top dog by graduation.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU82 on February 15, 2022, 04:14:24 PM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 15, 2022, 04:12:01 PM
These are the only international players I can think of. I'm sure I missed some.

Fasial Abraham (Olympic International)
Ousmane Barro
Junior Cadougan
David Cubilian
Joseph Chartouney
Harry Froling
Kur Kuath
Butch Lee (Olympic international)
Yous Mbao
Koby McEwen
Liam McMorrow
Oluoma Nnamaka
O-Max Prosper
Richard Shaw

If Olympic International counts, Lee is the obvious answer. If you don't count Olympic International I'd probably go with Cadougan, Cubilian, or Nnamaka. O-Max has a shot to be the top dog by graduation.

Agree with all that. Would love to see O-Max emerge as No. 1 on this list.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Knight Commission on February 15, 2022, 04:29:08 PM
We had many good players from outside the US
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Billy Hoyle on February 15, 2022, 04:50:14 PM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 15, 2022, 04:12:01 PM
These are the only international players I can think of. I'm sure I missed some.

Fasial Abraham (Olympic International)
Ousmane Barro
Junior Cadougan
David Cubilian
Joseph Chartouney
Harry Froling
Kur Kuath
Butch Lee (Olympic international)
Yous Mbao
Koby McEwen
Liam McMorrow
Oluoma Nnamaka
O-Max Prosper
Richard Shaw

If Olympic International counts, Lee is the obvious answer. If you don't count Olympic International I'd probably go with Cadougan, Cubilian, or Nnamaka. O-Max has a shot to be the top dog by graduation.

Abel Joseph (Montreal, Canada)
Niv Berkowicz - Israel

Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 15, 2022, 05:18:13 PM
My Son told me yesterday afternoon. Happy To Hear! Awesome News Welcome Ben!
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 15, 2022, 05:28:33 PM
JTA
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 15, 2022, 05:42:47 PM
Let's not forget Pedro Ismael Prado, maybe MUBB's first Olympian.

https://marquetteflashbacks.tumblr.com/post/122509514787/readers-of-marquette-magazine-wrote-in-to-share/amp
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Stretchdeltsig on February 15, 2022, 05:50:42 PM
Welcome to Marquette. I hope you enjoy your time here as the best years of your life!
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: 4everwarriors on February 15, 2022, 07:02:27 PM
And then you can register for a Scoop account so the resident idiots here can attempt to verbally castrate you, only to continue making total horse's asses of themselves, aina?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: tower912 on February 15, 2022, 07:10:21 PM
You finally had a moment of self awareness!   A huge breakthrough.   Proud of you.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 15, 2022, 08:31:50 PM
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 15, 2022, 04:50:14 PM
Abel Joseph (Montreal, Canada)
Niv Berkowicz - Israel

Didn't know about Joseph.  Can't believe I missed Berkowitz
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 15, 2022, 09:20:16 PM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 15, 2022, 04:12:01 PM
These are the only international players I can think of. I'm sure I missed some.

Fasial Abraham (Olympic International)
Ousmane Barro
Junior Cadougan
David Cubilian
Joseph Chartouney
Harry Froling
Kur Kuath
Butch Lee (Olympic international)
Yous Mbao
Koby McEwen
Liam McMorrow
Oluoma Nnamaka
O-Max Prosper
Richard Shaw

If Olympic International counts, Lee is the obvious answer. If you don't count Olympic International I'd probably go with Cadougan, Cubilian, or Nnamaka. O-Max has a shot to be the top dog by graduation.


Agree with your assessment of the best.

Regarding McMorrow - did her ever get game time before he left for health issues?
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: tower912 on February 15, 2022, 09:23:34 PM
Red shirt at MU.  Played some a couple of years later, I believe at Tennessee Tech.

His Wikipedia page indicates he played professionally in Japan.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 15, 2022, 09:36:56 PM
QuoteToscano-Anderson, 27, is currently the only Mexican player in the NBA. But if it's up to him, he certainly won't be the last.

https://www.nba.com/amp/warriors/news-blogs/latino-representation-20200924
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: oldwarrior81 on February 15, 2022, 10:08:36 PM
Like McMorrow, Ike Eke gets a nod for practice
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Billy Hoyle on February 15, 2022, 11:55:56 PM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 15, 2022, 08:31:50 PM
Didn't know about Joseph.  Can't believe I missed Berkowitz

It's easy to forget him...unless you had the misfortune of watching him try to break a press.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Herman Cain on February 16, 2022, 08:54:39 AM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on February 15, 2022, 07:02:27 PM
And then you can register for a Scoop account so the resident idiots here can attempt to verbally castrate you, only to continue making total horse's asses of themselves, aina?
I agree with this analysis
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU82 on February 16, 2022, 01:21:59 PM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on February 15, 2022, 07:02:27 PM
And then you can register for a Scoop account so the resident idiots here can attempt to verbally castrate you, only to continue making total horse's asses of themselves, aina?

Says the resident idiot who verbally castrated a recent Marquette athlete for leaving UNC due to family illnesses.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 16, 2022, 01:37:59 PM
Quote from: 4everwarriors on February 15, 2022, 07:02:27 PM
And then you can register for a Scoop account so the resident idiots here can attempt to verbally castrate you, only to continue making total horse's asses of themselves, aina?

Hey, buddy, go easy on yourself.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Ardmore Mug on February 16, 2022, 04:23:45 PM
Quote from: MU82 on February 16, 2022, 01:21:59 PM
Says the resident idiot who verbally castrated a recent Marquette athlete for leaving UNC due to family illnesses.

Hence the reason to activate the IGNORE feature ! ! !  Until posters like u "quote" and answer the idiot troll ! ! !  Then we ALL have to see what inane BS he posts ! ! !  8-)
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: MU82 on February 16, 2022, 06:43:20 PM
I didn't quote you, Ardmore, just in case somebody has you on ignore.
Title: Re: Ben Gold Commits
Post by: Newsdreams on February 16, 2022, 09:20:10 PM
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on February 15, 2022, 09:36:56 PM
https://www.nba.com/amp/warriors/news-blogs/latino-representation-20200924
Says Butch Lee led the Golden Eagles to a NC, WTF??
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