I know many people only care about who the new guys will be......but the old guys continue to work.
https://x.com/marquettembb/status/2041265946552127687?s=61
^^ Luv 2 c the #RGV hashtag :-*
Did I see Josh Clark taking a three? Oooo, Kinsella flashbacks, secret weapon
I'm guessing this is a hint to not expect any more departures.
Quote from: MuMark on April 06, 2026, 04:30:02 PMI know many people only care about who the new guys will be......but the old guys continue to work.
https://x.com/marquettembb/status/2041265946552127687?s=61
'Old guys' LOL
The process continues.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 06, 2026, 04:44:29 PMI'm guessing this is a hint to not expect any more departures.
I wasn't.
The one player not shown is Nash.
So we can probably say it's safe to assume that there will be three spots.
Unless Sheek is way ahead of schedule, I want a big. Need another secondary ball handler who can be the primary when NJ/AS have to sit. And we need a high usage scorer, whether it's a guard or a wing.
Byrd, NM, and a big would be great.
Nm
Quote from: tower912 on April 06, 2026, 05:47:30 PMThe one player not shown is Nash.
I think he is at the 19 second mark on the sideline. Possibly still hurt.
Edit: he's in a sling.
Quote from: tower912 on April 06, 2026, 05:47:30 PMThe one player not shown is Nash.
He's out till fall
My bad. I had started to adopt the 'MU players in a sling don't count' mentality.
Probably won't be ready to be the back up PG.
GUARDS!
🚨🚨🚨SLING WATCH🚨🚨🚨
OK. One guy has an excuse for next year that MU slurpers will latch onto. Great.
Injuries don't count if they happen to MU players. ::)
Did I miss Nash's injury?
If Pearson doesn't start the season ahead of Hamilton and Clark in the rotation behind a quality big, I don't think it'll bode well.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on April 06, 2026, 06:49:19 PMIf Pearson doesn't start the season ahead of Hamilton and Clark in the rotation behind a quality big, I don't think it'll bode well.
It certainly won't, but if he's behind those two then we have three centers who aren't good enough to see the floor. What kind of roster construction is that?
Nash is out until fall? That's a huge bummer, as this offseason would have been super important. Anyone know what the injury is?
Think broke his wrist, but not totally sure
Perhaps it will be addressed at the banquet. Who is going? Ask.
Walker has a shoulder injury, suffered late in the season. There was no timetable mentioned that I saw. I don't think anyone said he'd be out until fall but maybe I missed that.
Quote from: tower912 on April 06, 2026, 05:56:44 PMMy bad. I had started to adopt the 'MU players in a sling don't count' mentality.
Probably won't be ready to be the back up PG.
GUARDS!
He fits your agenda. If he has a sub par year.....blame it on the sling!
Like DO last season, the offseason conditioning as well as the drilling down on defense, specifically rotations and help responsibility.
I liked how DO's defense got better in season. Couple months behind.
I trust BCHoopster. Out until fall it is. College career ruined.
He will be ready for the season
The one MU guy that better be working his ass off in off season is Shaka on the recruiting trail. Giddyup Shaka.
20,000 hook shots for Hamilton this off-season?
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2026, 08:12:08 AM20,000 hook shots for Hamilton this off-season?
100 shots right under the basket with no defender within 10 feet of him would be a better use of his time.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2026, 08:12:08 AM20,000 hook shots for Hamilton this off-season?
I would rather he do the drill that Oso excelled at. Grabbing the ball off the ground and going up and dunking. With another offseason of working together, the opportunity for Caedin, Josh, and Sheek to perfect their lob game with NJ awaits.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2026, 08:28:01 AMI would rather he do the drill that Oso excelled at. Grabbing the ball off the ground and going up and dunking. With another offseason of working together, the opportunity for Caedin, Josh, and Sheek to perfect their lob game with NJ awaits.
Caedin is Oso if Oso couldn't jump.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2026, 08:28:01 AMI would rather he do the drill that Oso excelled at. Grabbing the ball off the ground and going up and dunking. With another offseason of working together, the opportunity for Caedin, Josh, and Sheek to perfect their lob game with NJ awaits.
Tower is so all in on this 'center core' that it's amazing to me.
#OneYearLeft
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 07, 2026, 08:12:08 AM20,000 hook shots for Hamilton this off-season?
That is a lot of Willett's Red Hook Rye!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 07, 2026, 08:18:41 AM100 shots right under the basket with no defender within 10 feet of him would be a better use of his time.
...and right under the basket no less.
Well, terrific - looks like we'll be treated to another year of Ham-I-Am. Was hoping for better on Portal Day.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 07, 2026, 08:53:54 AMThat is a lot of Willett's Red Hook Rye!...and right under the basket no less.
a better choice than this:
https://beveragedepot.biz/product/caribbean-hooks-spiced-rum-750ml-2/
Maybe we can call him "Captain Hook Shot."
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 07, 2026, 08:48:12 AMTower is so all in on this 'center core' that it's amazing to me.
#OneYearLeft
The option is to complain endlessly and there is already an overabundance of that. Since they chose to stay, I will choose to root for them.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2026, 09:15:59 AMThe option is to complain endlessly and there is already an oberabundance of that. Since they chose to stay, I will choose to root for them.
Focus your energy on hashtags
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2026, 09:15:59 AMThe option is to complain endlessly and there is already an oberabundance of that. Since they chose to stay, I will choose to root for them.
What's an ober?
What's an ober? Try an ober on.
Heh, thanks. I will fix it.
Re Nash Walker, from today's Ben Steele story on jsonline:
"Walker has potential as a combo guard with ball-handling and shooting, but he hurt his shoulder late in the season and could miss a large chunk of the off-season while recovering."
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2026/04/07/where-marquette-mens-basketball-2026-27-roster-stands-before-transfer-portal-shaka-smart/89485116007/
^^^ BChoopster says broken wrist. lol
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 07, 2026, 12:12:04 PM^^^ BChoopster says broken wrist. lol
Wrist, shoulder...pretty much the same thing.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 07, 2026, 12:16:22 PMWrist, shoulder...pretty much the same thing.
Well there goes next season. Our sharp shooter is out for most of the practice season where we actually excel.
I frowned when I saw Hamilton practicing.
Quote from: ski44 on April 07, 2026, 01:09:44 PMI frowned when I saw Hamilton practicing.
Meh. Hamilton should get the same attention here as a preferred walk-on.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2026, 09:15:59 AMThe option is to complain endlessly and there is already an overabundance of that. Since they chose to stay, I will choose to root for them.
Why would they choose to stay when they could get so much more playing time elsewhere? In fact I wonder why Tre chose to leave and not finish his Senior year here. If the players are making these decisions, that is reason enough to complain.
Who knows. They may still be on their way out, but as of now it does not look that way.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on April 07, 2026, 01:13:43 PMMeh. Hamilton should get the same attention here as a preferred walk-on.
Ehhhh... there's enough proof of Shaka judgement being clouded with him that it's worth being at least a little bit concerned.
Quote from: tower912 on April 07, 2026, 09:15:59 AMThe option is to complain endlessly and there is already an overabundance of that. Since they chose to stay, I will choose to root for them.
This I agree with. I hope Caedin and Clark put it all together and do 3x as many hook shots becoming serviceable high major backups to a young Sheek. I can be doubtful it happens and think they don't belong here talent wise but similar to Wojo as long as they're here I will root for their success.
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 07, 2026, 12:12:04 PM^^^ BChoopster says broken wrist. lol
Said I was not sure, worst part is he will miss practice time for awhile. He is a key ingredient if Shaka does not bring in another guard. But I would be shocked if Shaka does not
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 07, 2026, 01:21:14 PMThis I agree with. I hope Caedin and Clark put it all together and do 3x as many hook shots becoming serviceable high major backups to a young Sheek. I can be doubtful it happens and think they don't belong here talent wise but similar to Wojo as long as they're here I will root for their success.
Rooting for Caedin and believing he's not a player for a good power-conference program are not mutually exclusive.
I hope he proves me wrong. It would take a massive developmental leap from him to do so, one that I'm not sure he has the skills and physical tools to make.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 07, 2026, 01:19:08 PMEhhhh... there's enough proof of Shaka judgement being clouded with him that it's worth being at least a little bit concerned.
Fair, but if he gets the same run next season like he did in Feb-Mar, he will not be a factor in our Ws & Ls.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 07, 2026, 01:21:14 PMThis I agree with. I hope Caedin and Clark put it all together and do 3x as many hook shots becoming serviceable high major backups to a young Sheek. I can be doubtful it happens and think they don't belong here talent wise but similar to Wojo as long as they're here I will root for their success.
Agree completely. Not very scoopy though. Rationality is frowned upon here.
Quote from: Pakuni on April 07, 2026, 01:26:32 PMRooting for Caedin and believing he's not a player for a good power-conference program are not mutually exclusive.
I hope he proves me wrong. It would take a massive developmental leap from him to do so, one that I'm not sure he has the skills and physical tools to make.
I agree with this. Some guys look like they are players who "get" the game but just need to physically mature or get PT to allow them to catch up to the speed of the game.
CH looks lost on the court as if he doesn't know what to do. I saw him multiple time continue to block out for rebounds long after the rebound was secured.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on April 07, 2026, 01:27:34 PMFair, but if he gets the same run next season like he did in Feb-Mar, he will not be a factor in our Ws & Ls.
...but that additional transfer could be a factor in our Ws & Ls.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on April 07, 2026, 01:36:06 PMI agree with this. Some guys look like they are players who "get" the game but just need to physically mature or get PT to allow them to catch up to the speed of the game.
CH looks lost on the court as if he doesn't know what to do. I saw him multiple time continue to block out for rebounds long after the rebound was secured.
Rationality is frowned upon here at Scoop.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 07, 2026, 01:57:27 PMRationality is frowned upon here at Scoop.
The most ironic self own post in the history of scoop. Bravo.
Quote from: ski44 on April 07, 2026, 01:09:44 PMI frowned when I saw Hamilton practicing.
Feel the same. The kid cannot compete in the BE. He's taken up valuable minutes and bench space.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 07, 2026, 01:54:01 PM...but that additional transfer could be a factor in our Ws & Ls.
I follow and agree with the logic. I just think that on the list of priorities for MU, CH taking the 13th, 14th or 15th spot on the bench is not near the top.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on April 07, 2026, 04:42:46 PMI follow and agree with the logic. I just think that on the list of priorities for MU, CH taking the 13th, 14th or 15th spot on the bench is not near the top.
Big assumption that's how Shaka views him.
He has had 3 years to prove something and showed he was a good teammate on the bench, which he should be on all next year!
Quote from: Small Orange Soda on April 07, 2026, 04:49:08 PMBig assumption that's how Shaka views him.
An assumption based on the past 2 months.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on April 07, 2026, 07:48:51 PMAn assumption based on the past 2 months.
So you want him as a part of the normal, planned rotation next year, just as he was the last 2 months of this past season?
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 07, 2026, 07:51:39 PMSo you want him as a part of the normal, planned rotation next year, just as he was the last 2 months of this past season?
I think the 6 min per game had to do with lack of depth, not quality of play. If Shaka does not bring in quality big men, then Shaka will be more of a concern than Hamilton.
Again, it's not a matter of if any of us "want" CH to be on the team. It's a matter of some of us saying it won't necessarily be an apocalyptic disaster if he is.
Or folks can take the opposite view, and say that if he's on the team - even as the 14th or 15th man - next season is already doomed. If so, enjoy your misery!
Change is often beneficial.
Quote from: MU82 on April 07, 2026, 08:23:48 PMAgain, it's not a matter of if any of us "want" CH to be on the team. It's a matter of some of us saying it won't necessarily be an apocalyptic disaster if he is.
Or folks can take the opposite view, and say that if he's on the team - even as the 14th or 15th man - next season is already doomed. If so, enjoy your misery!
As has been stated before, Shaka has clearly not viewed Caedin as the 14th or 15th man. Take a moment...do you think it's a good thing if Shaka views him as the 8th or 9th man like he did this year? Why would he invite him back if he viewed him as the 14th or 15th man?
If he's coming back, do you think he's viewing him as back of the line? And if not, then why invite him back for a fourth year?
Quote from: Small Orange Soda on April 07, 2026, 09:21:59 PMAs has been stated before, Shaka has clearly not viewed Caedin as the 14th or 15th man. Take a moment...do you think it's a good thing if Shaka views him as the 8th or 9th man like he did this year? Why would he invite him back if he viewed him as the 14th or 15th man?
If he's coming back, do you think he's viewing him as back of the line? And if not, then why invite him back for a fourth year?
If Shaka adds a starting center in the portal, which I assume he will, that means Hamilton will be our #3 center, at best.
Some of you really need to get over your HDS.
Quote from: MU82 on April 07, 2026, 08:23:48 PMAgain, it's not a matter of if any of us "want" CH to be on the team. It's a matter of some of us saying it won't necessarily be an apocalyptic disaster if he is.
Or folks can take the opposite view, and say that if he's on the team - even as the 14th or 15th man - next season is already doomed. If so, enjoy your misery!
I think that there are far more important things, like who Shaka brings in, does Owens finally show signs of living up to the expectations, do Sheek, Miletic, and Nash turn into pleasant surprises along the lines of Nigel last season (that doesn't necessarily mean at the same level though).
I would have preferred that Hamilton had left, but I think his being on the team is a very minor issue.
No way is he going to be the first-off-the-bench 5. As you said, some here will simply not let it go. They will find other things to bitch about as well. Already 69 is worried of the possibility of another terrible season even before Shaka goes to the portal. ::)
Quote from: Small Orange Soda on April 07, 2026, 09:21:59 PMAs has been stated before, Shaka has clearly not viewed Caedin as the 14th or 15th man. Take a moment...do you think it's a good thing if Shaka views him as the 8th or 9th man like he did this year? Why would he invite him back if he viewed him as the 14th or 15th man?
If he's coming back, do you think he's viewing him as back of the line? And if not, then why invite him back for a fourth year?
I don't know. I choose not to get my undies in a bundle over something that is impossible to know yet.
Can we PLEASE see who is and isn't on next year's roster before predicting disaster - or greatness, for that matter?
Quote from: We R Final Four on April 07, 2026, 09:10:25 PMChange is often beneficial.
What about the banning of pennies?
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 07, 2026, 09:29:23 PMI think that there are far more important things, like who Shaka brings in, does Owens finally show signs of living up to the expectations, do Sheek, Miletic, and Nash turn into pleasant surprises along the lines of Nigel last season (that doesn't necessarily mean at the same level though).
I would have preferred that Hamilton had left, but I think his being on the team is a very minor issue. No way is he going to be the first-off-the-bench 5. As you said, some here will simply not let it go. They will find other things to bitch about as well. Already 69 is worried of the possibility of another terrible season even before Shaka goes to the portal. ::)
If we have another terrible season the world won't end. After all it is just basketball. Though you may not believe it I do hope for a winning season. At least we agree that Hamilton should have left. He is taking up a transfer's spot who could provide meaningful minutes.
Quote from: tower912 on Today at 05:27:32 AMWhat about the banning of pennies?
Credit cards will be next. They're plastic.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on Today at 06:53:03 AMCredit cards will be next. They're plastic.
Fancy ones are metal now days
Quote from: muwarrior69 on Today at 06:53:03 AMCredit cards will be next. They're plastic.
And the government will make you drive an EV.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 07, 2026, 09:29:23 PMI think that there are far more important things, like who Shaka brings in, does Owens finally show signs of living up to the expectations, do Sheek, Miletic, and Nash turn into pleasant surprises along the lines of Nigel last season (that doesn't necessarily mean at the same level though).
I would have preferred that Hamilton had left, but I think his being on the team is a very minor issue. No way is he going to be the first-off-the-bench 5. As you said, some here will simply not let it go. They will find other things to bitch about as well. Already 69 is worried of the possibility of another terrible season even before Shaka goes to the portal. ::)
Not sure about the bolded. I agree we will bring in a starting quality center. But if Sheek isn't quite ready especially on defense? I think CH in backup minutes is possible
Quote from: BM1090 on Today at 09:28:10 AMNot sure about the bolded. I agree we will bring in a starting quality center. But if Sheek isn't quite ready especially on defense? I think CH in backup minutes is possible
This old man would be more ready on defense than Hamilton. And I can actually put the ball in the basket if I'm right below it and no one is nearby to challenge me. ;D
I'm guessing Sheek is better than me, so I'm pretty sure he will be the backup 5.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on Today at 08:26:53 AMAnd the government will make you drive an EV.
They tried that.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on Today at 06:50:20 AMIf we have another terrible season the world won't end. After all it is just basketball. Though you may not believe it I do hope for a winning season. At least we agree that Hamilton should have left. He is taking up a transfer's spot who could provide meaningful minutes.
Wow! You are actually hoping for a winning season. Not expecting one, apparently ready for another colossal failure, but you are hoping for a winning season. Congratulations!
Quote from: muwarrior69 on Today at 09:43:05 AMThey tried that.
Must have been very concerning for you.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on Today at 10:00:15 AMMust have been very concerning for you.
Not as annoying as banning plastic and paper grocery bags.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on Today at 11:01:44 AMNot as annoying as banning plastic and paper grocery bags.
I, too, don't want to leave the planet better than I found it.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on Today at 11:05:37 AMI, too, don't want to leave the planet better than I found it.
...but the replacement bags you have to purchase are still made of plastic.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on Today at 09:36:01 AMThis old man would be more ready on defense than Hamilton. And I can actually put the ball in the basket if I'm right below it and no one is nearby to challenge me. ;D
I'm guessing Sheek is better than me, so I'm pretty sure he will be the backup 5.
Not to get in the middle of this squabble.......there are plenty of reasons to not want Hamilton to play meaningful minutes........but defense isn't on the list......he was pretty good
Evan Miya had him as our 3rd best defender behind Chase and Nigel. Better than Stevens, Royce and Ben.....
Quote from: MuMark on Today at 11:21:19 AMNot to get in the middle of this squabble.......there are plenty of reasons to not want Hamilton to play meaningful minutes........but defense isn't on the list......he was pretty good
Evan Miya had him as our 3rd best defender behind Chase and Nigel. Better than Stevens, Royce and Ben.....
I've never seen Caedin jump in a way that suggests he's a division 1 athlete
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on Today at 11:29:00 AMI've never seen Caedin jump in a way that suggests he's a division 1 athlete
The defense was better with him on the floor........other things go into playing defense besides vertical jumping ability.
Ps I don't disagree......he isn't a good jumper.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on Today at 11:09:28 AM...but the replacement bags you have to purchase are still made of plastic.
I feel for your great sacrifice
Quote from: MuMark on Today at 11:21:19 AMNot to get in the middle of this squabble.......there are plenty of reasons to not want Hamilton to play meaningful minutes........but defense isn't on the list......he was pretty good
Evan Miya had him as our 3rd best defender behind Chase and Nigel. Better than Stevens, Royce and Ben.....
Yeah,
I know. ;D Just having some fun with scoopers suggesting that Hamilton might be the backup 5. Actually...that's
possible if Sheek is a bust. But
my Gawd, I hope it does not happen. I'm looking forward to Sheek being given a chance to show what he can do.