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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 12:35:49 PM

Title: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 12:35:49 PM
https://twitter.com/JackAlbrightMU/status/1778476689930023151
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on April 11, 2024, 12:36:08 PM
Beauty
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 11, 2024, 12:36:38 PM
YES!! Let's go!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on April 11, 2024, 12:38:40 PM
Beat me to it - great news!

Like with TK and Oso, one of my favorite players here in a long time.

Can't wait to watch him as the alpha. 
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2024, 12:39:05 PM
Glad Cam is staying to play with Ramsey
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Zog from Margo on April 11, 2024, 12:39:23 PM
Great news!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: tower912 on April 11, 2024, 12:40:10 PM
Good news.   No surprises yet
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Goose on April 11, 2024, 12:44:19 PM
tower

If the only departures are guys to the NBA, we are backing a damn good program.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: tower912 on April 11, 2024, 12:46:50 PM
I look forward to seeing
 his continued growth and development.


As an aside, dodds was at the banquet last night and seated with Zaide.   Zaide was talking about how they were all back in the weight room already.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: GoFastAndWin on April 11, 2024, 12:47:29 PM
tower

If the only departures are guys to the NBA, we are backing a damn good program.

This. 💯!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 12:48:34 PM
I am so damn pumped! Let's go! Big man to solidify the middle and we are back!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: tower912 on April 11, 2024, 12:50:00 PM
We were gone?
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Oldgym on April 11, 2024, 12:53:19 PM
Hellyeah
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Biggie Clausen on April 11, 2024, 12:53:24 PM
This will be Kam’s team next year.  Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on April 11, 2024, 12:57:03 PM
Can’t wait for senior year Kam
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Shooter McGavin on April 11, 2024, 12:59:14 PM
tower

If the only departures are guys to the NBA, we are backing a damn good program.

Yep.  This is welcome news.  Great start to the offseason. 
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: 79Warrior on April 11, 2024, 01:00:20 PM
tower

If the only departures are guys to the NBA, we are backing a damn good program.

Absolutely. That says a lot, especially in the current CBB environment
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 11, 2024, 01:00:51 PM
One a day press releases.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Tyler COLEk on April 11, 2024, 01:07:08 PM
Can't wait to see Kam next year. Ought to be favorite for Big East Player of the Year.

Does seem strange that we didn't hear from Jop at the same time, given how close they've been during their time at MU...
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MU82 on April 11, 2024, 01:07:44 PM
This is great stuff.

I am one who thinks Kam has an NBA career ahead of him, but I also believe he'll benefit from being THE man and getting to play more PG. He apparently agrees.

I'm already psyched about seeing how good next year's team can be.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on April 11, 2024, 01:10:58 PM
This is great stuff.

I am one who thinks Kam has an NBA career ahead of him, but I also believe he'll benefit from being THE man and getting to play more PG. He apparently agrees.

I'm already psyched about seeing how good next year's team can be.

Yup he’s got more to show.

And I’ll just keep saying it. Him and Stevie were always gonna ride it out together.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MU82 on April 11, 2024, 01:11:44 PM
Can't wait to see Kam next year. Ought to be favorite for Big East Player of the Year.

Does seem strange that we didn't hear from Jop at the same time, given how close they've been during their time at MU...

Well played.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: StillAWarrior on April 11, 2024, 01:17:22 PM
Can't wait to see Kam next year. Ought to be favorite for Big East Player of the Year.

Should have been All Big East this year. Still can't believe that he wasn't.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MuggsyB on April 11, 2024, 01:20:23 PM
KABOOM!!!  This is outstanding news for the MU family!!  LFG!!!  Kam's skills and leadership are going to pay mammoth dividends moving forward.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: CountryRoads on April 11, 2024, 01:20:29 PM
Fantastic news. I think our senior group will be more than ready to take the leadership reigns. Kolek and Oso departures open the door for a breakout year for some of the younger guys.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: We R Final Four on April 11, 2024, 01:20:49 PM
This.Is.Fantastic.News.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MU82 on April 11, 2024, 01:23:07 PM
Couple more things:

1. Really like Kam referring to himself as K1. A great nickname that should stick.

2. With K1 being the only proven scorer returning, I'm looking forward to seeing how Shaka walks the line between giving him the ultimate green light while also encouraging him to be the great teammate he always has been.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: tower912 on April 11, 2024, 01:24:13 PM
Should have been All Big East this year. Still can't believe that he wasn't.
He started slowly, shooting poorly from 3.   Remember the January teamwide shooting slump?  Then he rolled his ankle.  So, the first third of the season was not all league worthy.   He finished great.   
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on April 11, 2024, 01:27:30 PM
KABOOM!!!  This is outstanding news for the MU family!!  LFG!!!  Kam's skills and leadership are going to pay mammoth dividends moving forward.

Not sure the gutless shot at the beautiful extinct mammoth was needed
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 11, 2024, 01:27:39 PM
He started slowly, shooting poorly from 3.   Remember the January teamwide shooting slump?  Then he rolled his ankle.  So, the first third of the season was not all league worthy.   He finished great.

Kam struggled in the middle third of the season, but was great in the first and final thirds.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: tower912 on April 11, 2024, 01:28:26 PM
Not sure the gutless shot at the beautiful extinct mammoth was needed
Well, the question was, wooly, or won't he?
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on April 11, 2024, 01:29:13 PM
Couple more things:

1. Really like Kam referring to himself as K1. A great nickname that should stick.

2. With K1 being the only proven scorer returning, I'm looking forward to seeing how Shaka walks the line between giving him the ultimate green light while also encouraging him to be the great teammate he always has been.

K1 and Stewie is the name of their podcast

It’s been his nickname
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MU82 on April 11, 2024, 01:29:48 PM
K1 and Stewie is the name of their podcast

It’s been his nickname

Not here. Until now!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Miss Katie’s on April 11, 2024, 01:34:30 PM
This is great stuff.

I am one who thinks Kam has an NBA career ahead of him, but I also believe he'll benefit from being THE man and getting to play more PG. He apparently agrees.

I'm already psyched about seeing how good next year's team can be.

+1
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: tower912 on April 11, 2024, 01:37:47 PM
Kam struggled in the middle third of the season, but was great in the first and final thirds.
I meant conference season, but since I did not actually type it, I acknowledge that I was wrong.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: mugrad_89 on April 11, 2024, 01:46:56 PM
Have to say I’m a bit surprised but am extremely happy with this news.  LFG!!!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on April 11, 2024, 01:53:36 PM
There's your point guard for next year.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Daniel on April 11, 2024, 02:08:18 PM
Fantastic news!   He is the leader of the team!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: wadesworld on April 11, 2024, 02:11:07 PM
I look forward to seeing
 his continued growth and development.


As an aside, dodds was at the banquet last night and seated with Zaide.   Zaide was talking about how they were all back in the weight room already.

If there was one thing that was going to drive an MU player away, it'd be having to sit at a table with Dodds for dinner.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: wadesworld on April 11, 2024, 02:15:39 PM
Can't wait to see Kam next year. Ought to be favorite for Big East Player of the Year.

Does seem strange that we didn't hear from Jop at the same time, given how close they've been during their time at MU...

Trey Alexander, Kadary Richmond, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Eric Dixon (I'm excluding Clingan because he's a top 10 pick, so I'm assuming he's gowne) were all on All Big East First, Second, or HM teams and (as far as I've seen) haven't announced they are leaving.

Desmond Claude could certainly be up there too.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: barfolomew on April 11, 2024, 02:22:26 PM
"I'm staying home"?
That's code for bag drop by Penny.

 
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: frozena pizza on April 11, 2024, 02:40:17 PM
"I'm staying home"?
That's code for bag drop by Penny.

Glad I wasn't the only one that had that thought for a moment!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: JustinLewisFanClubPres on April 11, 2024, 02:53:52 PM
Great news. Kam showed a lot down the stretch when Tyler was out. Excited to see the next level he can reach in his game.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Tyler COLEk on April 11, 2024, 03:04:59 PM
"I'm staying home"?
That's code for bag drop by Penny.

My understanding is that Kam will seek special dispensation from the NCAA to play an extra year at Memphis in 2025-26, on the basis of finally being able to return home and securing some sweet NIL cash.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: zcg2013 on April 11, 2024, 03:25:38 PM
Kam should see some pre-season All American accolades. Makes me wonder, has MU ever had preseason All American recipients in back-to-back seasons by different players?
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:30:20 PM
We were gone?

I should have clarified - back to the top 10 team!
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Zog from Margo on April 11, 2024, 03:56:46 PM
https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1778484089479172178
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Hards Alumni on April 11, 2024, 04:37:16 PM
Kam should see some pre-season All American accolades. Makes me wonder, has MU ever had preseason All American recipients in back-to-back seasons by different players?

That'd be cool.  First let's start with All Big East awards... for which he was unjustly snubbed from all lists.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: NCMUFan on April 11, 2024, 07:22:23 PM
Looking forward to seeing the team play next year.
With Kam, Stevie, Joplin, Gold, Chase, Sean, Tre, Zaide, Amadou and new players, this team will be a very fun team to watch.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 11, 2024, 07:40:35 PM
Can't wait to see Kam next year. Ought to be favorite for Big East Player of the Year.

Does seem strange that we didn't hear from Jop at the same time, given how close they've been during their time at MU...
Jop has to wait for Jonah to declare intentions next
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2024, 07:41:40 PM
Jop has to wait for Jonah to declare intentions next

I think they’re both waiting to see what Ramsey does.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on April 11, 2024, 07:45:50 PM
There's your point guard for next year.
My thought as well. Tre as the back up, Sean as health permits.

Clears the way to add some bulk in the portal if there is a fit.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: PointWarrior on April 11, 2024, 08:01:33 PM
Glad Cam is staying to play with Ramsey

Is Ramsey coming back?
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2024, 08:05:15 PM
Is Ramsey coming back?

He’s been invisible since the season ended
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: bilsu on April 11, 2024, 08:46:50 PM
Kam will really improve his draft status, if he has a really good year playing point.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: CTWarrior on April 12, 2024, 09:42:05 AM
I'm just happy we get another year of those drives where the ball drops into the hoop with heavy English high off the backboard.

He is a joy to watch play.
Title: Re: Kam Jones is staying at MU
Post by: Skatastrophy on April 12, 2024, 12:23:11 PM
Kam will really improve his draft status, if he has a really good year playing point.

Exactly. Right now he's just a great 2 guard and the NBA is full of exceptional 2 guards. If he goes nuts from 3, or proves he can run point, then he'll start getting more looks.