Due to a departure and injuries, that is how many minutes were played by freshmen and sophomores last night. At MSG. Against the preseason #2 in the country. They didn't quit. They got beat up and wore down. Objectively, it was exactly what one should expect from a team dressing 9 players, on the road, against a good team. Like Michael Phillips or any 190 lb freshman should be expected to effectively defend Hopkins or Ejiofor.
Yup, it sucks. The remaining 9 are what MU has for now. Hopefully, this pays off in seasons to come.
The glass is 3% full.
Shaka should be upset at whoever constructed the roster to put him in such a predicament.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 07:37:16 AMShaka should be upset at whoever constructed the roster to put him in such a predicament.
Good point, we should be up in arms at the front office. Loosen the purse strings you misers!
MU was really fortunate Zuby and Hopkins both picked up 2 fouls in the first few minutes of the game. It let our guys at least get a half of non garbage time minutes.
I thought each of the young guys had some decent stretches. Caedin a few good possessions on both ends, etc. Though, I'm not confident the growth trajectory of this group will come close to exceeding the reload level of our competition on a year to year basis. It was frustrating when Parham, Owens, and Phillips all missed a layup in the span of 2 seconds.
Quote from: tower912 on Today at 05:47:05 AMAgainst the preseason #2 in the country.
I get your point but this portions pretty much irrelevant in mid january
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 07:37:16 AMShaka should be upset at whoever constructed the roster to put him in such a predicament.
What do you expect when the GM whiffs on back-to-back (to back?) draft classes and signs no one in free agency?
Quote from: Pakuni on Today at 08:00:51 AMWhat do you expect when the GM whiffs on back-to-back (to back?) draft classes and signs no one in free agency?
The Washington Wizards, not the Marquette Golden Eagles of 2025-26.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on Today at 07:59:42 AMI get your point but this Quote from: CountryRoads on Today at 07:51:58 AMMU was really fortunate Zuby and Hopkins both picked up 2 fouls in the first few minutes of the game. It let our guys at least get a half of non garbage time minutes.
I thought each of the young guys had some decent stretches. Caedin a few good possessions on both ends, etc. Though, I'm not confident the growth trajectory of this group will come close to exceeding the reload level of our competition on a year to year basis. It was frustrating when Parham, Owens, and Phillips all missed a layup in the span of 2 seconds.
Yes. Yes it was. A microcosm. A good play, good hustle, everything the way it was designed. Doink, doink, doink.