Kam.
GE03
Ben for talking his sh!t to Tonje.
Kam.
But agree, Gold putting Tonje on the floor when he tried to dunk on him was worthy of an HM.
Ramsey
Kam can.
Kam.
Shout to Ben Gold for his best half in an MU uniform. And Chase Ross for gutting this one out.
Kam would probably just throw this SOTG trophy on his pile of them in the closet, so my vote is for Ben Gold
Quote from: MUEng92 on December 07, 2024, 02:44:01 PMKam would probably just throw this SOTG trophy on his pile of them in the closet, so my vote is for Ben Gold
First MU player to drop 30 on the Badgers.
The man can add to the pile
I know it's almost heresy to not give it to the guy with 32, but Ben Gold was the stud of this game. Rodent 7 footers only scored 9 points total. Ben had 9. Add 4 assists and the best block of the century so far, AND the fact that he stayed out of foul trouble - that's a studly performance.
Can we give a Stud to the whole team?
They all were studs today!
After watching the post game interview, I changed my vote to Kam
honorable mention for Tre. He stepped up i think he really needed those buckets.
Obviously Kam is the SOTG, but I thought this was a very solid team performance. Everyone contributed.
Kam
Kameron Jones
Can I vote for everyone!
Quote from: WarriorFan on December 07, 2024, 02:45:19 PMI know it's almost heresy to not give it to the guy with 32, but Ben Gold was the stud of this game. Rodent 7 footers only scored 9 points total. Ben had 9. Add 4 assists and the best block of the century so far, AND the fact that he stayed out of foul trouble - that's a studly performance.
Ben erasing Tonje and putting him on his buttocks will not be forgotten. :)
KAM and Ben.
Ben also had a possession in the first half where he absolutely stymied Tonje. Kam, but it is good to see everybody catching on to Ben.
Quote from: WarriorFan on December 07, 2024, 02:45:19 PMI know it's almost heresy to not give it to the guy with 32, but Ben Gold was the stud of this game. Rodent 7 footers only scored 9 points total. Ben had 9. Add 4 assists and the best block of the century so far, AND the fact that he stayed out of foul trouble - that's a studly performance.
Ben was fantastic especially in the 2nd half.
But lets stop it
Kam had 32 on efficient shooting. Scored both halfs. Had 6 assists(when non Kam players shot 5/19 from 3) ZERO turnovers. 4 steals.
Give Ben his flowers. But Kam was very obnoxiously clear, the stud of the game.
Kam for sure, but Ben gets a big nod as well.
Tower
Ben still has a lot more in him. His confidence is growing and I am expecting very big things from Ben moving forward.
Quote from: Goose on December 07, 2024, 02:57:25 PMTower
Ben still has a lot more in him. His confidence is growing and I am expecting very big things from Ben moving forward.
The Ben wagon is going to get full
Well, Kam had a decent game. So going with Kam. lol
Impressed with Ben's defense and hustle. 5 rebounds 3 for 5 on threes. Go Ben
Quote from: Goose on December 07, 2024, 02:57:25 PMTower
Ben still has a lot more in him. His confidence is growing and I am expecting very big things from Ben moving forward.
You and I agree about that, as we have all along.
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on December 07, 2024, 02:42:44 PMKam.
Shout to Ben Gold for his best half in an MU uniform. And Chase Ross for gutting this one out.
Gold was so tough today...this is by far the most physically toughest showing that I've seen.
I ready Buckyville wiht a lot of complaints about Tonje's 3rd foul...they make a lot of good basketball comments normally on their site, but he totally hooked us on his 3rd. Don't give up 51 pts in the 2nd half....refs didn't blow that one!!!
Tower
We have stood our ground on Ben. Excited to watch him continue to show his skills. He is far more than a tall three point shooter.
Quote from: OffTheGlass on December 07, 2024, 03:01:25 PMGold was so tough today...this is by far the most physically toughest showing that I've seen.
I ready Buckyville wiht a lot of complaints about Tonje's 3rd foul...they make a lot of good basketball comments normally on their site, but he totally hooked us on his 3rd. Don't give up 51 pts in the 2nd half....refs didn't blow that one!!!
I'd be more upset about my coach having the best player sit so long with only 3 fouls than about one call
Replay the game and just watch Ben. His positioning, his defense, his hedge and recovery, his box outs, his hustle. I'm going to say it. All of that is already better than Oso. And his shooting was always better than Oso.
I'm not saying he's the only complete player on the team... Kam, Stevie and Chase also have the full package... but Ben is really doing EVERYTHING to help the team win.
Quote from: OffTheGlass on December 07, 2024, 03:01:25 PMGold was so tough today...this is by far the most physically toughest showing that I've seen.
I ready Buckyville wiht a lot of complaints about Tonje's 3rd foul...they make a lot of good basketball comments normally on their site, but he totally hooked us on his 3rd. Don't give up 51 pts in the 2nd half....refs didn't blow that one!!!
Maybe it was his toughest showing, but he's been showing this for awhile and y'all just refused to catch on.
This was Bennys most confident game in a Marquette uniform.
First time that imo he looked like he belonged at a high major level.
So, that means the shot going in mattas, and the shot was pure, didn't touch rim.
That said, the answer is Kameron Jones.
What an all American
Quote from: WarriorFan on December 07, 2024, 03:04:13 PMReplay the game and just watch Ben. His positioning, his defense, his hedge and recovery, his box outs, his hustle. I'm going to say it. All of that is already better than Oso. And his shooting was always better than Oso.
He has been playing defense like that for about a year now. Oso was better because he could do all that AND defend guards in space. Ben is doing very well. I am sure he will have bad games. They all do.
It's Kam by a mile, but Ben had his best game of the year/maybe ever. Special shout out to Chase for leading team in minutes with a bum ankle as well as Tre, who had his most impactful game of the year. First time he looked fully composed and sure of what he was doing.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 03:20:33 PMThis was Bennys most confident game in a Marquette uniform.
First time that imo he looked like he belonged at a high major level.
So, that means the shot going in mattas, and the shot was pure, didn't touch rim.
That said, the answer is Kameron Jones.
What an all American
Ben has never looked like he belonged at a high major until today
Quite the bold and wildly incorrect take
So I cannot believe all the folks voting for Kam. Only 2 rebounds???? And all those shots instead of passing the ball? Mrs hauser is writing a letter as we speak.
I was able to have two non-Marquette people watch with me today. That was fun and I think we got a couple more fans.
Oh and I'm fine with anyone they pick including Kam
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 07, 2024, 02:55:32 PMBen was fantastic especially in the 2nd half.
But lets stop it
Kam had 32 on efficient shooting. Scored both halfs. Had 6 assists(when non Kam players shot 5/19 from 3) ZERO turnovers. 4 steals.
Give Ben his flowers. But Kam was very obnoxiously clear, the stud of the game.
This, obviously.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 07, 2024, 03:41:22 PMBen has never looked like he belonged at a high major until today
Quite the bold and wildly incorrect take
But strongly disagree with this. C'mon, man, Gold has had plenty of good games. Surprised by this take from you, PGs!
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2024, 03:50:48 PMThis, obviously.
But strongly disagree with this. C'mon, man, Gold has had plenty of good games. Surprised by this take from you, PGs!
PGs is mocking Doctor V
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2024, 03:50:48 PMThis, obviously.
But strongly disagree with this. C'mon, man, Gold has had plenty of good games. Surprised by this take from you, PGs!
PG was quoting a very bizarre take by Dr. V
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 07, 2024, 03:52:27 PMPGs is mocking Doctor V
Sorry, I missed that. My apologies, PGs ... I shoulda known better!!!
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 03:20:33 PMThis was Bennys most confident game in a Marquette uniform.
First time that imo he looked like he belonged at a high major level.
So, that means the shot going in mattas, and the shot was pure, didn't touch rim.
That said, the answer is Kameron Jones.
What an all American
LOL
Quote from: Johnny B on December 07, 2024, 03:09:05 PMWho is this you maniac ?
Duh, the best player on the team. Talk to Willard
Sorry for the bizarre take.
That said, I leaned over to a few of my buddies today and said "all this Marquette offense needs is a Benny that makes open straight away threes.
It's unfortunate it's taken this long, he's gotten a long rope, but Shaka knows ball.
He knows this changes the offense, and Ben was present in all other aspects today too.
He's been replacement level so far, but today Benny was big time high level starter level.
It's just my opinion, sorry if it doesn't track
Quote from: dgies9156 on December 07, 2024, 02:47:01 PMCan we give a Stud to the whole team?
They all were studs today!
Woke, your Governor wouldn't approve!
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:00:19 PMSorry for the bizarre take.
That said, I leaned over to a few of my buddies today and said "all this Marquette offense needs is a Benny that makes open straight away threes.
It's unfortunate it's taken this long, he's gotten a long rope, but Shaka knows ball.
He knows this changes the offense, and Ben was present in all other aspects today too.
He's been replacement level so far, but today Benny was big time high level starter level.
It's just my opinion, sorry if it doesn't track
LOL
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 07, 2024, 04:00:11 PMDuh, the best player on the team. Talk to Willard
Ramsey locked down Essegian
Kam for getting me the evil $$$$
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:00:19 PMSorry for the bizarre take.
That said, I leaned over to a few of my buddies today and said "all this Marquette offense needs is a Benny that makes open straight away threes.
It's unfortunate it's taken this long, he's gotten a long rope, but Shaka knows ball.
He knows this changes the offense, and Ben was present in all other aspects today too.
He's been replacement level so far, but today Benny was big time high level starter level.
It's just my opinion, sorry if it doesn't track
You're allowed an opinion, no matter how misguided it might be!
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:00:19 PMSorry for the bizarre take.
That said, I leaned over to a few of my buddies today and said "all this Marquette offense needs is a Benny that makes open straight away threes.
It's unfortunate it's taken this long, he's gotten a long rope, but Shaka knows ball.
He knows this changes the offense, and Ben was present in all other aspects today too.
He's been replacement level so far, but today Benny was big time high level starter level.
It's just my opinion, sorry if it doesn't track
He's a career 34% three point shooter, man. 35.3% the last two years.
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2024, 04:03:43 PMYou're allowed an opinion, no matter how misguided it might be!
Of course.
He's still easily the weakest of the starters, according to most.
I'm acknowledging that he finally played an elite game defensively and hit a few open 3s, he was 3/5, but people take offense to that.
I'm simply saying most casual fans don't see what Shaka sees, but I'm giving the coach credit.
Benny played well today, on both ends, and he looked the most confident I've seen him
Quote from: BM1090 on December 07, 2024, 04:07:59 PMHe's a career 34% three point shooter, man. 35.3% the last two years.
Ok, but how many of those have been guarded, or difficult, 3P attempts?
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:09:31 PMOf course.
He's still easily the weakest of the starters, according to most.
I'm acknowledging that he finally played an elite game defensively and hit a few open 3s, he was 3/5, but people take offense to that.
I'm simply saying most casual fans don't see what Shaka sees, but I'm giving the coach credit.
Benny played well today, on both ends, and he looked the most confident I've seen him
He's played great defense all year.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:10:33 PMOk, but how many of those have been guarded, or difficult, 3P attempts?
Not a ton, but he's been hitting open 3s at a solid clip his whole career. It may not feel like it because he does throw up the occasional dud. And look at the space Kam has to operate in the middle with Jop and Ben at the 4 and 5.
Ok sorry to deflect.
Kameron Jones is the stud.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:10:33 PMOk, but how many of those have been guarded, or difficult, 3P attempts?
Ok, this is a bit. Disappointed in myself for not catching it sooner
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:09:31 PMOf course.
He's still easily the weakest of the starters, according to most.
I'm acknowledging that he finally played an elite game defensively and hit a few open 3s, he was 3/5, but people take offense to that.
I'm simply saying most casual fans don't see what Shaka sees, but I'm giving the coach credit.
Benny played well today, on both ends, and he looked the most confident I've seen him
Lots of Scoopers have been saying most of the season how good Gold has been on defense. I guess we're not casual enough, though.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:09:31 PMOf course.
He's still easily the weakest of the starters, according to most.
I'm acknowledging that he finally played an elite game defensively and hit a few open 3s, he was 3/5, but people take offense to that.
I'm simply saying most casual fans don't see what Shaka sees, but I'm giving the coach credit.
Benny played well today, on both ends, and he looked the most confident I've seen him
Most fans don't know 🏀
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:10:33 PMOk, but how many of those have been guarded, or difficult, 3P attempts?
LOL
Doctor
Most fans should refrain from contributing to a basketball thread.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 07, 2024, 04:15:12 PMOk, this is a bit. Disappointed in myself for not catching it sooner
Only makes the easy 3 pts
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 07, 2024, 02:41:45 PMRamsey
I'm still new so I haven't gotten this joke yet. Is it a reference to Andrew Rowsey?
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2024, 03:56:00 PMSorry, I missed that. My apologies, PGs ... I shoulda known better!!!
Haha all good.
Ben missing open 3s for a full game rattles me at times
But there has never been a doubt in my mind that he belongs at this level
Quote from: Goose on December 07, 2024, 04:19:04 PMDoctor
Most fans should refrain from contributing to a basketball thread.
Yea sure.
However, a lot of the good fans want something to happen more than it's happening...
We'we (you've) been saying Benny is an nba talent for years.
Forget nba talent, we just need him to be a high major talent for a year and a half.
Let's not pretend he's a world beater all the sudden.
Oso and Shaka have been pushing him, and that's good enough for me.
Let see the red mamba make a huge difference this season, would be amazing
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 07, 2024, 04:23:07 PMI'm still new so I haven't gotten this joke yet. Is it a reference to Andrew Rowsey?
No. He's a make believe player Willie Warrior complained about during a game thread last year
I rewatched Kam's postgame interview. I believe he referenced "the guardians" talking about the seniors. Is that just what this group calls themselves or is that an ongoing thing?
Doctor
I like you as a poster and was speaking in general terms. Anyone that doubted that Ben Gold does not know ball, imo. There are posters on here that I respect a lot and have seen a lot of basketball that I do not always agree with and love the discussion. That said, do you think Ben has been hiding his skills and just decided to show them today?
This is not Theo John blocking a shot into the 43rd row, this is a highly skilled big man that has been judged on three point percentage and how the coach has used him. He will play a very big role in the success of the team moving forward.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 07, 2024, 04:26:27 PMNo. He's a make believe player Willie Warrior complained about during a game thread last year
Now I'm disappointed
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:25:40 PMYea sure.
However, a lot of the good fans want something to happen more than it's happening...
We'we (you've) been saying Benny is an nba talent for years.
Forget nba talent, we just need him to be a high major talent for a year and a half.
Let's not pretend he's a world beater all the sudden.
Oso and Shaka have been pushing him, and that's good enough for me.
Let see the red mamba make a huge difference this season, would be amazing
Ben Gold has been a high major player for his entire college tenure. That's why he was cracking the rotation on elite D1 teams his freshman and sophomore seasons.
It's one thing to say this is the first time he's looked like an above average high major starter. Even that I'd say is wrong.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:25:40 PMYea sure.
However, a lot of the good fans want something to happen more than it's happening...
We'we (you've) been saying Benny is an nba talent for years.
Forget nba talent, we just need him to be a high major talent for a year and a half.
Let's not pretend he's a world beater all the sudden.
Oso and Shaka have been pushing him, and that's good enough for me.
Let see the red mamba make a huge difference this season, would be amazing
I'm still not sure about the NBA thing. Whenever he decides to test the market, he'll have to prove to pro scouts that he can consistently hit the NBA 3. If he can, he definitely can play at that level; if he can't prove that, it's hard to see him playing at that level.
But he's already a good college big. He'd start for at least a couple hundred college teams, and almost any program would find a spot in the rotation for a 6-10 guy who can play sound team D, block a few shots and hit some 3s.
I really don't understand how anybody who has watched our 10 games this season could say otherwise.
Quote from: MUEng92 on December 07, 2024, 04:27:49 PMI rewatched Kam's postgame interview. I believe he referenced "the guardians" talking about the seniors. Is that just what this group calls themselves or is that an ongoing thing?
Is this interview online anywhere?
I stupidly changed channel immediately following the win. Think I blacked out tbh
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 07, 2024, 04:39:22 PMIs this interview online anywhere?
I stupidly changed channel immediately following the win. Think I blacked out tbh
https://x.com/cbbonfox/status/1865498646894043189?s=46&t=VGbL1uVVBMWZIsexY4Fvag
Kam
Repost
Ugh, I thought I screwed up the post by trying to remove the double quote so I reposted it. Now it's a double post
Quote from: MUEng92 on December 07, 2024, 04:48:51 PMUgh, I thought I screwed up the post by trying to remove the double quote so I reposted it. Now it's a double post
All good. Thanks for posting it
Quote from: MUEng92 on December 07, 2024, 04:27:49 PMI rewatched Kam's postgame interview. I believe he referenced "the guardians" talking about the seniors. Is that just what this group calls themselves or is that an ongoing thing?
Shaka has called Stevie, Jop, Kam and Cam the Guardians, because they were freshmen his first year and have stuck around for 4 years now.
Quote from: MUDPT on December 07, 2024, 04:57:04 PMShaka has called Stevie, Jop, Kam and Cam the Guardians, because they were freshmen his first year and have stuck around for 4 years now.
Ahh, thanks.
"Coach said I'm not gonna go in the portal and get a point guard because I know that's what you can do."
Marquette culture.
Its Kam. But Ben Gold was the second best player on the court today.
BFG. What an atmosphere
It was Kam, but we saw glimpses of King Midas today
I am KAM
KAM I am
Either Kam or ME for posting the pic of Brian Butch in the bra...
Quote from: Skatastrophy on December 07, 2024, 06:04:07 PMIt was Kam, but we saw glimpses of King Midas today
Digging that nickname.
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2024, 06:17:05 PMDigging that nickname.
I usually have one good idea a year.
Last year was an app where you click a button, and it finds you the closest hotdog stand. Nobody steal that one.
Kam, but I'm throwing Chase in as another honorable mention. Giving 12 points & 8 boards (including 4 offensive) in a team leading 36 minutes when we didn't even know if he'd play an hour before tipoff was really impressive.
Kam obviously.
But Chase was terrific on Tonje. I was leaning Chase for SOTG until Kam the Kloser put this game on ice.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 07, 2024, 06:46:36 PMKam, but I'm throwing Chase in as another honorable mention. Giving 12 points & 8 boards (including 4 offensive) in a team leading 36 minutes when we didn't even know if he'd play an hour before tipoff was really impressive.
Another insane recovery block too. WHich I think is lost in shuffle cause ball stayed live and wound up in chase driving 1 on 3 the other end and being stuffed.
But another crazy defensive play
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 04:25:40 PMYea sure.
However, a lot of the good fans want something to happen more than it's happening...
We'we (you've) been saying Benny is an nba talent for years.
Forget nba talent, we just need him to be a high major talent for a year and a half.
Let's not pretend he's a world beater all the sudden.
Oso and Shaka have been pushing him, and that's good enough for me.
Let see the red mamba make a huge difference this season, would be amazing
"Replacement level" as you said earlier is a ridiculous take.......he has a 120 ortg.....he doesn't turn it over.....he plays good defense and blocks shots at a pretty decent clip......,Evan Miya has an excellent statistical site that evaluates Players for impact on both sides of the ball.......you are right he is our lowest rated starter......but he rated as the 223rd best player in the nation.
Certainly not all American.....certainly not all conference......but a very valuable college basketball player.
Well, Kam, of course.
But as many posters have pointed out, Ben was great today. Chase was gutty, Jop certainly had his moments.
But how many times did Stevie save a blown possession, get an O rebound, or just show up to save a potential disaster? He is the total team player, often overlooked, but we'll miss him when he's gone.
Quote from: MuMark on December 07, 2024, 06:50:45 PM"Replacement level" as you said earlier is a ridiculous take.......he has a 120 ortg.....he doesn't turn it over.....he plays good defense and blocks shots at a pretty decent clip......,Evan Miya has an excellent statistical site that evaluates Players for impact on both sides of the ball.......you are right he is our lowest rated starter......but he rated as the 223rd best player in the nation.
Certainly not all American.....certainly not all conference......but a very valuable college basketball player.
Thank you, I appreciate the data.
Seriously.
Also thanks for saying he's the lowest rated starter while pointing out that he's pretty darn good.
I started the talk saying that was the best I've ever seen him, and I meant that.
So, I'll leave it at that. It was the best I've ever seent him, and I really hope he keeps it up
Quote from: DoctorV on December 07, 2024, 07:17:25 PMThank you, I appreciate the data.
Seriously.
Also thanks for saying he's the lowest rated starter while pointing out that he's pretty darn good.
I started the talk saying that was the best I've ever seen him, and I meant that.
So, I'll leave it at that. It was the best I've ever seent him, and I really hope he keeps it up
LOL
Quote from: Skatastrophy on December 07, 2024, 06:30:48 PMI usually have one good idea a year.
Last year was an app where you click a button, and it finds you the closest hotdog stand. Nobody steal that one.
I'd relish that app. It'll take some onions to make sure rival inventors can't ketchup to you.
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2024, 08:39:51 PMI'd relish that app. It'll take some onions to make sure rival inventors can't ketchup to you.
I have a wife.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on December 07, 2024, 09:06:25 PMI have a wife.
I get what you mean... that's quite a pickle.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on December 07, 2024, 07:07:00 PMWell, Kam, of course.
But as many posters have pointed out, Ben was great today. Chase was gutty, Jop certainly had his moments.
But how many times did Stevie save a blown possession, get an O rebound, or just show up to save a potential disaster? He is the total team player, often overlooked, but we'll miss him when he's gone.
They always refer to Stevie as the ultimate glue guy. He continues to do all of the little things that add up to a big thing. I love that he is being more assertive offensively this year. He has a great feel for getting to the rim and drawing fouls. He's a winner through and through.
Quote from: Goose on December 07, 2024, 04:31:43 PMDoctor
I like you as a poster and was speaking in general terms. Anyone that doubted that Ben Gold does not know ball, imo. There are posters on here that I respect a lot and have seen a lot of basketball that I do not always agree with and love the discussion. That said, do you think Ben has been hiding his skills and just decided to show them today?
This is not Theo John blocking a shot into the 43rd row, this is a highly skilled big man that has been judged on three point percentage and how the coach has used him. He will play a very big role in the success of the team moving forward.
Goose continues to know ball
Kam.
Though there were so many standouts.
Ben leading in +/-. Joplin was a real factor inside the arc. Ross playing through injury. It was so obvious in arena that Stevie was battling multiple injuries and just kept finding a way back on the court to do what he does best. Tre with some strong minutes.
An overall great team win.
Gotta be Kam.
As an aside, has Marquette ever had a guy who is more fun to watch than Kam?
Markus, Tyler, Oso, Sam Worthen and Artie Green were fun, but I just flat out enjoy watching Kam play the past few seasons more than any MU player I can remember.
Recency bias, I'm sure. But I will say that Kam has more ability to create for himself (and something out of nothing at that) more than any player since maybe Jerel
Kam
CTWarrior
Kam is a lot of fun to watch and you mentioned some other great players. To date, DWade was the most exciting player I have seen ever seen at MU and by a nice margin. He was different than any other great player that has spent time at MU, imo.
Quote from: dpucane on December 07, 2024, 02:49:39 PMhonorable mention for Tre. He stepped up i think he really needed those buckets.
Agreed. I have not been a big fan of Tre so far. He played a solid game yesterday.
Tre wasn't trying to lead the second unit yesterday. He played with the starters and fit in nearly seamlessly.
Quote from: Apolitical Warrior on December 08, 2024, 07:51:47 AMRecency bias, I'm sure. But I will say that Kam has more ability to create for himself (and something out of nothing at that) more than any player since maybe Jerel
There was a guy a few years ago who ended up with the most points in the history of the most storied basketball conference in college basketball.
And Kam is definitely better at creating for himself than Jerel was.
Quote from: Apolitical Warrior on December 08, 2024, 07:51:47 AMRecency bias, I'm sure. But I will say that Kam has more ability to create for himself (and something out of nothing at that) more than any player since maybe Jerel
Kam has ways of scoring that Jerel never even imagined.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on December 08, 2024, 09:42:54 AMKam has ways of scoring that Jerel never even imagined.
That's why I find him so fun to watch. He is so clever with the ball.
Wade was obviously better, and he was an athletic marvel, but the ingenious ways Kam creates for himself and others often just makes me laugh. That's why I say fun.
As much fun as it is for us to watch Kam, imagine how much our opponents must hate playing against him.
Here's this below the rim player that doesn't quite have blow by speed. But he beats you with a crazy array of spin moves, half hook shots, floaters, step back threes, and scoop shots off the glass from every angle imaginable.
Kam's feel, footwork, and extensive bag are a treat to us, but it has to be absolute torture for our opponents.
Yes, Gard referenced as much in his post game presser.
Wade definitely was the most "fun" Marquette player to watch. He was pure greatness in college, an obvious future NBA star, and he attacked the basket with force, athletic abilityy and body-twisting skill.
But after him, I'd put Kam at or near the top in the fun-to-watch category in my 4+ decades as a Marquette fan. In addition to his array of offensive moves - highly entertaining in its own right - Kam seems to be a fun kid who is beloved by everyone in the program.
Kam has WAY more offensive moves than Jerel did. Those high-off-the-glass bankers that drop through the bucket - no Marquette player I can ever remember did anything like that.
In my text chains with friends, after Kam contorts his body impossibly to score, I like to say, "Kam is Gumby, dammit!"
I call Kam, "Inspector Gadget" because he always finds a way to extend his arm to places that make his shots unlockable.
Unless you're name is Josh Clark.
Kam Jones
The UW game was a total team effort. Kam was amazing, but Gold played a great game, Joplin was really good, Stevie was fantastic, and Chase brought a lot of energy for a guy with a bad ankle. I was really glad to see Tre Norman have a really solid game as well.
kam!
C'mon, rocky ... it sucks looking over at the SOTG column and seeing only "No Stud when we lose" 3 days after our crew routed the rancid rodents.
Fixed!
@MU82, it is ill advised to poke the bear.
Especially when the bear has the keys to the joint.
Quote from: barfolomew on December 10, 2024, 03:46:24 PM@MU82, it is ill advised to poke the bear.
Especially when the bear has the keys to the joint.
Looks like rocky is using Kam to send 82 a message. ;D
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 11, 2024, 09:05:07 AMLooks like rocky is using Kam to send 82 a message. ;D
Message received, and I completely agree:
We're #1!