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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: fjm on October 22, 2021, 12:29:00 PM

Title: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: fjm on October 22, 2021, 12:29:00 PM
Ok folks let’s do this!

It’s been months since Wojo was shown the door and #donedeal has resurfaced. The Shaka era is about to begin.

MU has gone through some major roster turnover! Has the 352nd total amount of experience returning (a solid 6 teams higher than last).

Let’s talk expectations!
13 days until Bowie St.
18 days until the season opener!

Inspired by yesterday’s cracked sidewalks podcast… ( http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2021/10/new-coach-new-team-new-season-for-mubb.html )
Let’s see those w/l predictions.

H: SIUE:
H: New Hampshire:
H: Illinois:
N:Ole Miss (Charleston):
N:Charleston game 2:
N: Charleston game 3:
H: Northern Illinois:
H: Jackson St:
A: UW-Madison Extension:
A: Kansas St:
H: UCLA:
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier:
H: UConn:
A: St John’s:
H: Creighton:
H: providence:
A: Georgetown
H: DePaul:
H: Seton Hall:
A: Nova
H: Xavier
A: Seton hall
A: providence
H: Nova:
A: UConn:
A: butler:
H: Georgetown:
A: Creighton:
H: butler:
A: DePaul:
H: St. John’s:

Total W-L:


Biggest impact player:
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Newsdreams on October 22, 2021, 12:37:32 PM
No 0 wins?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: The Lens on October 22, 2021, 12:45:47 PM
I think 16-17 wins.  I think there's enough energy and optimism around and within the program that we over achieve just a little.  It's the honeymoon phase, everyone loves each other, there's no Marcus / Sam / Joey cloud, there's no hot seat.  There's just energy and two defensive first seniors who I think will set a tone for turning defense into offense and springing a few upsets. 
 
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: mu_hilltopper on October 22, 2021, 12:55:17 PM
It's hard to have *any* idea how this team is going to do, since, what .. ~85% of the team is brand new and have never played a D1 game together.

Could be 3 wins, could be 23.  That's my answer.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TallTitan34 on October 22, 2021, 01:18:14 PM
It's hard to have *any* idea how this team is going to do, since, what .. ~85% of the team is brand new and have never played a D1 game together.

Could be 3 wins, could be 23.  That's my answer.

This.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: NCMUFan on October 22, 2021, 01:27:36 PM
I will tell you after the season.   8-)
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: roadwarrior3 on October 22, 2021, 01:36:07 PM
Love prediction threads where people reply saying there's no way to know....as if that isn't the entire point of making a prediction.

I think this year the team will be competitive in most every game. That will lead to an upset win or two during non-conference play (thinking during Charleston tourny and at Wisconsin), but also will lead to close games and maybe even a few losses in non-conference to teams that are meant to be buy games (thinking vs. New Hampshire).

Big East play we'll be a dangerous team but ultimately won't be able to close enough games to be in NCAAT discussion, but NIT is likely and everybody will feel good about the foundation Shaka is setting.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on October 22, 2021, 01:41:55 PM
So many new guys, so little proven scoring, so much length, so much potential depth, so little of it experienced.     
Best Case:   Justin and OMP make huge leaps and are versatile forwards with length and athleticism.    Greg stays healthy.   Kolek can get his shot off in the Big East.    A couple of our freshman guards are ready for prime time.   Morsell and Kuath provide the defense and senior leadership this team needs.     Absolutely everything falls into place.   20 wins.   
Worst case:   Injuries.    Our three star recruits play like three star recruits.   Morsell still can't shoot.   Kolek is not quick enough for the Big East.  MU loses a bunch of games in the 70-58 range simply because there is not enough offense.   8 wins. 

Somewhere in the middle.    Fits and starts.    Lose a couple of games when Morsell and Kuath go out with foul trouble and the defense implodes for 5 minutes at a time and MU cannot recover from that 15-4 run. 

I picked 12-15 wins.   I hope with all of my heart that Shaka turns out to be a genius, the young guys step up, and the team surprises me.   
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on October 22, 2021, 01:47:08 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): L
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: W
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: W
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: L
A: St John’s: L
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: L
A: Nova L
H: Xavier W
A: Seton hall L
A: providence W
H: Nova: L
A: UConn: L
A: butler: L
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: W
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 19-12 (11-9)


Biggest impact player: Darryl Morsell

As a caveat, my wife recently accuses me of something called "toxic positivity."
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 22, 2021, 01:52:50 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): L
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: W
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: W
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: L
A: St John’s: L
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: L
A: Nova L
H: Xavier W
A: Seton hall L
A: providence W
H: Nova: L
A: UConn: L
A: butler: L
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: W
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 19-12 (11-9)


Biggest impact player: Darryl Morsell

As a caveat, my wife recently accuses me of something called "toxic positivity."

did you choose to take that as a compliment?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 22, 2021, 01:54:58 PM
9-12 wins sounds about right unless half the Big East gets Covid
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on October 22, 2021, 02:06:22 PM
did you choose to take that as a compliment?

Considering she usually takes the most pessimistic view, I considered it a necessary balancing of the familial outlook.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Tha Hound on October 22, 2021, 02:08:49 PM
9-12 wins sounds about right unless half the Big East gets Covid

Im very much in on Shaka at this point, but if we end up with only 9 or 10 wins this year that is a full blown disaster. I dont care how much turnover you have, MU should never, ever have a single digit win total.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: panda on October 22, 2021, 02:18:04 PM
I’m probably a bit higher on this team than others.

I see Morsell who’s been looked at as a 3rd or 4th option during his time at Maryland as a guy who will be allowed to flourish on the offensive end this year.

Justin Lewis is poised for a leading role and should be one of the better players in the conference.

Kur Kuath was the odd man out in a guard heavy rotation, but played good minutes when on the floor.

Tyler Kolek was the A10 freshman of the year. Phenomenal passer and spacer of the floor. Always makes the right play. Decent outside shooter and crafty scorer inside the arc.

Elliott coming off the bench will play good minutes and knock down outside shots. Something this team will need desperately.

The question marks come with the freshmen. I do think we need to get consistent contributions from two of the high school newcomers to challenge for top 5. We’ll see but I do think Mitchell and Joplin are good candidates.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: wadesworld on October 22, 2021, 02:18:54 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): W
N:Charleston game 2: L
N: Charleston game 3: W
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: W
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: W
A: St John’s: L
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown: W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: W
A: Nova: L
H: Xavier: L
A: Seton hall: L
A: providence: L
H: Nova: L
A: UConn: L
A: butler: W
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: L
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 19-12 (11-9)

Biggest impact player: Morsell

Feels like we always have a tough start to the BE schedule. This feels weak. Take advantage and rack up some wins early, because the middle part is brutal.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: UWW2MU on October 22, 2021, 02:19:38 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): L
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: W
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: L
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L

—BE CONF GAMES—

A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: L
A: St John’s: W
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown L
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: L
A: Nova L
H: Xavier L
A: Seton hall L
A: providence W
H: Nova: L
A: UConn: L
A: butler: L
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: L
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 16-15 (9-11)


Biggest impact player: Darryl Morsell
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: BM1090 on October 22, 2021, 02:24:08 PM
Im very much in on Shaka at this point, but if we end up with only 9 or 10 wins this year that is a full blown disaster. I dont care how much turnover you have, MU should never, ever have a single digit win total.

Agreed. In Wojo's first year they won 13 and then never won less than 18 until this past year with a shorter schedule.

I'll go 18-13. Just miss the tournament. I'm probably being too optimistic but I'd be surprised if we won less than 14.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 22, 2021, 02:28:00 PM
>25 wins. I've run the numbers and decided there no feasible way that we lose more than a couple to DePaul.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 22, 2021, 02:55:51 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): L
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: W
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: L
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: L
A: St John’s: L
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown L
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: W
A: Nova: L
H: Xavier: L
A: Seton hall: L
A: providence: W
H: Nova: L
A: UConn: L
A: butler: L
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: L
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: L

Total W-L: 15-16 (8-12)

Biggest impact player: Darryl Morsell

Just a nit, I don't think 16 wins puts us in team bubble watch
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Scoop Snoop on October 22, 2021, 03:34:30 PM
I went back and forth on this before finally settling on 16 wins. I was going to go a little lower. I think Moresell, Kuath, Justin Lewis (hoping for a breakout year from him) and a healthy (please) Greg Elliot  give us a solid base. Will Kolek make the transition to BE level bball? I think so. With his performance and accolades in the A10, I'm confident that we will not have to worry about a Chartouney 2.0. Then we need at least 2 freshmen who adapt to the college game quickly and can hold their on on the court.   
 
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Herman Cain on October 22, 2021, 04:06:27 PM
H: SIUE:                         W
H: New Hampshire:          W
H: Illinois:                        L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston):    W
N:Charleston game 2:        W
N: Charleston game 3:        W
H: Northern Illinois:           W
H: Jackson St:                    W
A: UW-Madison Extension:   L
A: Kansas St:                     W
H: UCLA:                            L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier:                           W
H: UConn:                          L
A: St John’s:                       L
H: Creighton:                      W
H: providence:                     W
A: Georgetown :                   L
H: DePaul:                           W
H: Seton Hall:  W           
A: Nova:          L
H: Xavier :        W
A: Seton hall.     L
A: providence.    W
H: Nova:           L
A: UConn:         L
A: butler:          W
H: Georgetown:  W
A: Creighton:      L
H: butler:            w
A: DePaul:          w
H: St. John’s:     w

Total W-L:    20-11  (12-8)


Biggest impact player:Kur Kuath
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: GooooMarquette on October 22, 2021, 08:11:51 PM
We got this. 30+ wins easy.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 22, 2021, 08:46:53 PM
We got this. 30+ wins easy.

Over two years?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: bilsu on October 22, 2021, 10:35:51 PM
It's hard to have *any* idea how this team is going to do, since, what .. ~85% of the team is brand new and have never played a D1 game together.

Could be 3 wins, could be 23.  That's my answer.
I can't even figure out who my favorite player is.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Herman Cain on October 23, 2021, 06:08:38 AM
I can't even figure out who my favorite player is.
Based on past experience , it should be Kur Kuath since he gets the hard rebounds.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Goose on October 23, 2021, 07:17:02 AM
I think Kuath is going to get folks attention in a hurry.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 23, 2021, 07:28:04 AM
I think Kuath is going to get folks attention in a hurry.

Kuath lead the Big XII in block % lay year while cutting his fouls committed per 40 from nearly 5 to 3.5.  He was also a top 15 offensive and defensive rebounder in the league.

Those numbers are better than what Theo did last year.  Theo had a TO rate of 24%, compared to Kua’s 13%.  Kua was a better player in a better league.  At the very least, he profiles as a potential All-Defensive Big East type player
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 23, 2021, 07:36:42 AM
I think Kuath is going to get folks attention in a hurry.

Hopefully not James Breeding's.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on October 23, 2021, 07:39:54 AM
Hopefully not James Breeding's.

This earned a deserved LOL. Bravo.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Stretchdeltsig on October 23, 2021, 07:48:44 AM
I'm excited about this new era in Marquette basketball. Shaka is a breath of fresh air. I like the talent on this team. We're going to surprise a lot of people and go 21-10 and dance a couple rounds.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 23, 2021, 07:54:08 AM
Kuath will definitely be a fan favorite. Man makes eye-popping plays on the regular. Don't know that he'll be in our top 3 best players but he'll be fun to watch for sure
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 23, 2021, 08:56:57 AM
Tough schedule for a young team. I'm going with 13 wins.  If two young guards perform better than expected, I could see 17 wins.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 23, 2021, 09:28:05 AM
Tough schedule for a young team. I'm going with 13 wins.  If two young guards perform better than expected, I could see 17 wins.

Kolek could be a pretty good player.  It’s a big step up, however, from playing the St. Louis of the world. There’s a lot to like from his freshman year.   
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Big Papi on October 23, 2021, 09:48:38 AM
19 wins.

Justin Lewis will be our main scoring threat on offense and MVP of the team.
We will struggle to score.
Morsell will be our best defensive player and leader of this team.
Our defense will be above average
I expect a lot of lower scoring ugly games but they all look great when you win.
NIT bound with at least 1 win.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on October 23, 2021, 09:48:46 AM
Kolek could be a pretty good player.  It’s a big step up, however, from playing the St. Louis of the world. There’s a lot to like from his freshman year.

Some quality trolling going on here  8-)
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 23, 2021, 09:58:15 AM
Some quality trolling going on here  8-)

Some peoples quality trolling is another persons cold hard facts 😂
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: The Lens on October 23, 2021, 11:23:17 AM
I love the thought process of “so many newcomers”

Have you paid attention to college basketball?  If you return the majority of your team you instantly become preseason top 10.

Turnover of rosters is the norm. 

I like our guy in charge.  He’s typically competitive.  He’s not Mr. Second Weekend but he’s in the tourney discussion, which is where the toxically optimistic people are putting this team.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: shoothoops on October 23, 2021, 11:28:20 AM
Some quality trolling going on here  8-)

Giving yourself away here. Tribes tribe.

The longer answer regarding that poster or the topic itself, is that trolls troll for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look.

Anonymity and insecurity allows for less accountability. That leads some to say things they otherwise wouldn’t while standing next to the person.

Social validation and attention from the person they are trolling, and, sense of belonging from the tribe. A pay attention to me if you will. And, to feel part of a group to gain a sense of belonging. The more the merrier.

Individual factors that contribute to trolling:

Personality, trying to put some thing or someone down to lift oneself up. These things of course have been linked to various psychological disorders over the years.

Ideology: People who rigidly over identify with a belief or belief system will troll when they feel threatened. This is why those doing the trolling “suffer” more than those receiving it because those receiving it don’t dislike what is being trolled. Sports, race, politics, places, schools, religion and so forth are common examples. These people feel threatened when their world view is poked prodded or threatened.

The other comforting aspect for people who troll, is that trolling is a way to avoid or distract oneself from uncomfortable aspects of life.

It’s an unhealthy false sense of security in a classical conditioning process, like a salivating dog.

Some people troll all the time. Some troll sometimes. Some do it, but do so infrequently. Some don’t do it at all.

I am not some of the above, and and don’t feel threatened or bothered by some schools, Wisconsin, Notre Dame or SLU, or perhaps some teams, the Cardinals, Brewers, or Cubs, or perhaps some places, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Chicago. I’m happy to talk about any and all of them, and many other places, schools and teams as well. (those don’t have the same triggers or interest here)

I’d suggest NYC, L.A., SF, SD, Bos, Atl, Hou, Orl, TB, Mia, Nash, NC,  and some others too, but, I’m aware 75% of MU is WI/IL, and the 20% does 80% of the posting. So, I understand.

I’m sure someone or some people will respond illustrating the point. And the cycle they create continues for them, and unfortunately for some others just interested in reading. topic. Gotta be a tough way to go through life.



Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 23, 2021, 11:31:29 AM
Giving yourself away here. Tribes tribe.

The longer answer regarding that poster or the topic itself, is that trolls troll for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look.

Anonymity and insecurity allows for less accountability. That leads to some to say things they otherwise wouldn’t while standing next to the person.

Social validation and attention from the person they are trolling, and, sense of belonging from the tribe. A pay attention to me if you will. And, to feel part of a group to gain a sense of belonging. The more the merrier.

Individual factors that contribute to trolling:

Personality, trying to put some thing or someone down to lift oneself up. These things of course have been linked to various psychological disorders over the years.

Ideology: People who rigidly over identify with a belief or belief system will troll when they feel threatened. This is why those doing the trolling “suffer” more than those receiving it because those receiving it don’t dislike what is being trolled. Sports, race, politics, places, schools, religion and so forth are common examples. These people feel threatened when their world view is poked prodded or threatened.

The other comforting aspect for people who troll, is that trolling is a way to avoid or distract oneself from uncomfortable aspects of life.

It’s an unhealthy false sense of security in a classical conditioning process, like a salivating dog.

Some people troll all the time. Some troll sometimes. Some do it, but do so infrequently. Some don’t do it at all.

I am not some of the above, and and don’t feel threatened or bothered by some schools, Wisconsin, Notre Dame or SLU, or perhaps some teams, the Cardinals, Brewers, or Cubs, or perhaps some places, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Chicago. I’m happy to talk about any and all of them, and many other places, schools and teams as well. (those don’t have the same triggers or interest here)

I’d suggest NYC, L.A., SF, SD, Bos, Atl, Hou, Orl, TB, Mia, Nash, NC,  and some others too, but, I’m aware 75% of MU is WI/IL, and the 20% does 80% of the posting. So, I understand.

I’m sure someone or some people will respond illustrating the point. And the cycle they create continues for them, and unfortunately for some others just interested in reading. topic. Gotta be a tough way to go through life.

Facts aren’t trolling.  Kolek isn’t playing in the A-10 anymore.  He’s playing in the Big East which is much better than the A-10
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: fjm on October 23, 2021, 11:35:48 AM
Giving yourself away here. Tribes tribe.

The longer answer regarding that poster or the topic itself, is that trolls troll for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look.

Anonymity and insecurity allows for less accountability. That leads some to say things they otherwise wouldn’t while standing next to the person.

Social validation and attention from the person they are trolling, and, sense of belonging from the tribe. A pay attention to me if you will. And, to feel part of a group to gain a sense of belonging. The more the merrier.

Individual factors that contribute to trolling:

Personality, trying to put some thing or someone down to lift oneself up. These things of course have been linked to various psychological disorders over the years.

Ideology: People who rigidly over identify with a belief or belief system will troll when they feel threatened. This is why those doing the trolling “suffer” more than those receiving it because those receiving it don’t dislike what is being trolled. Sports, race, politics, places, schools, religion and so forth are common examples. These people feel threatened when their world view is poked prodded or threatened.

The other comforting aspect for people who troll, is that trolling is a way to avoid or distract oneself from uncomfortable aspects of life.

It’s an unhealthy false sense of security in a classical conditioning process, like a salivating dog.

Some people troll all the time. Some troll sometimes. Some do it, but do so infrequently. Some don’t do it at all.

I am not some of the above, and and don’t feel threatened or bothered by some schools, Wisconsin, Notre Dame or SLU, or perhaps some teams, the Cardinals, Brewers, or Cubs, or perhaps some places, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Chicago. I’m happy to talk about any and all of them, and many other places, schools and teams as well. (those don’t have the same triggers or interest here)

I’d suggest NYC, L.A., SF, SD, Bos, Atl, Hou, Orl, TB, Mia, Nash, NC,  and some others too, but, I’m aware 75% of MU is WI/IL, and the 20% does 80% of the posting. So, I understand.

I’m sure someone or some people will respond illustrating the point. And the cycle they create continues for them, and unfortunately for some others just interested in reading. topic. Gotta be a tough way to go through life.

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/173/576/Wat8.jpg)
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: shoothoops on October 23, 2021, 11:39:22 AM
Facts aren’t trolling.  Kolek isn’t playing in the A-10 anymore.  He’s playing in the Big East which is much better than the A-10

Record speed. Right on time. The dog salivates. I do sincerely feel bad for you, and anyone else that trolls.

This thread right here is pretty rich how you posted several times how MUBB should join the A-10.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=58416.msg1111645#msg1111645

Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 23, 2021, 11:41:04 AM
Record speed. Right on time. The dog salivates. I do sincerely feel bad for you, and anyone else that trolls.

This thread right here is pretty rich how you posted several times how MUBB should join the A-10.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=58416.msg1111645#msg1111645

Keep reading down.  I appreciate your sympathy
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: shoothoops on October 23, 2021, 11:57:32 AM
Keep reading down.  I appreciate your sympathy

You either posted that you thought Marquette should join the A-10, which many there thought because they are going to take your posts at face value instead of trying to decipher someone else’s sincerity. Or you posted sarcastically, trolling the topic, which doesn’t benefit you or anyone else in the discussion either.

Trolling only hurts the people who troll. I’m sure there’s plenty of people here that would engage you in sincere discussion on a topic, even some that make you feel threatened.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 23, 2021, 12:20:32 PM
You either posted that you thought Marquette should join the A-10, which many there thought because they are going to take your posts at face value instead of trying to decipher someone else’s sincerity. Or you posted sarcastically, trolling the topic, which doesn’t benefit you or anyone else in the discussion either.

Trolling only hurts the people who troll. I’m sure there’s plenty of people here that would engage you in sincere discussion on a topic, even some that make you feel threatened.

There’s nothing insincere in saying Kolek is playing at a level above what he played in last year and it’s a big jump
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Johnny B on October 23, 2021, 12:46:41 PM
H: SIUE:                         W
H: New Hampshire:          W
H: Illinois:                        L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston):    W
N:Charleston game 2:        W
N: Charleston game 3:        W
H: Northern Illinois:           W
H: Jackson St:                    W
A: UW-Madison Extension:   L
A: Kansas St:                     W
H: UCLA:                            L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier:                           W
H: UConn:                          L
A: St John’s:                       L
H: Creighton:                      W
H: providence:                     W
A: Georgetown :                   L
H: DePaul:                           W
H: Seton Hall:  W           
A: Nova:          L
H: Xavier :        W
A: Seton hall.     L
A: providence.    W
H: Nova:           L
A: UConn:         L
A: butler:          W
H: Georgetown:  W
A: Creighton:      L
H: butler:            w
A: DePaul:          w
H: St. John’s:     w

Total W-L:    20-11  (12-8)


Biggest impact player:Kur Kuath

take the goggles off pal.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: shoothoops on October 23, 2021, 01:30:43 PM
There’s nothing insincere in saying Kolek is playing at a level above what he played in last year and it’s a big jump

I do appreciate you illustrating several aspects of my post.

To gaslight or to distract from the topic that threatens your insecurities. “Marquette should join the A-10)

Based on your posts, you are threatened by SLU and Dayton, less so VCU and some others. Let’s take a look why.

SLU and MUBB played every year from 1989-2005. (21-16 MUBB head to head, which considering challenges vs advantages, one would think would be more lopsided).

MUBB played Dayton from 1980-2003 just about every year.

So we are looking at the 1990’s when these SLU and Dayton issues overlapped for you. And you posted that you are a Brewers fan and you just want them to win it one time. (I get it, I do. I hope they do it) And that would mean 1982 and 1998-present. (I didn’t agree with your several takes wanting Counsell fired. I think he’s done well and is a good fit there)

Some here were concerned when some of the schools (Louisville, ND, Syracuse etc) left the Big East. (I’m sure SLU and some other schools above had some concerns too when they didn’t join the Big East)

Now I’m using this thread to point these things out. And that takes away from others that simply want to read or post in that thread. But that’s on you, whether that is this thread or in the other threads in which you do it.

You seem to keep not understanding that trolling only hurts the person who trolls. I’m happy to discuss the various thread topics, including schools, teams, cities, etc..both the ones that threaten you and those that don’t.

As for the other people reading this thread, I don’t do predictions. I do hope MUBB wins every game they play this season. I do expect a good season, NCAA Tourney etc because that is my program expectation annually for MUBB. I’m not going to lower my program expectations based on personnel or coaching changes. They still keep score.

With that said, every new coach and regime deserves opportunity to establish their success. Often but not always that is 3-5 years. Could be more. Could be less. What is success? I’ve said it before several times but:

Almost annual NCAA Tourney appearances. (Can’t take too long to establish that, but a fair chance will be given)

Competing for regular season league titles. If you play in a league, the goal is to win the league. Is it expected annually? No. Is it expected once in a while? Yes. Sub aspects of this are top 4 finishes etc how often etc

As long as they play the conference tourney, it matters. A goal is to win it once in a while. A goal is to be competitive in it more often than not.

Deeper NCAA Tourney appearances. As long as they have the NCAA Tourney, establishing almost annnual appearances, a goal is to do some damage in it sometimes. Win a game. 2nd weekends mixed in. A very deep run every so often within reason which isn’t almost every year.

New coach same expectations. Same time frames. Same opportunity. Good luck to Shaka. I hope he does it.



Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Newsdreams on October 23, 2021, 01:51:32 PM
take the goggles off pal.
Remember, he is dead
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Newsdreams on October 23, 2021, 01:52:35 PM
I do appreciate you illustrating several aspects of my post.

To gaslight or to distract from the topic that threatens your insecurities. “Marquette should join the A-10)

Based on your posts, you are threatened by SLU and Dayton, less so VCU and some others. Let’s take a look why.

SLU and MUBB played every year from 1989-2005. (21-16 MUBB head to head, which considering challenges vs advantages, one would think would be more lopsided).

MUBB played Dayton from 1980-2003 just about every year.

So we are looking at the 1990’s when these SLU and Dayton issues overlapped for you. And you posted that you are a Brewers fan and you just want them to win it one time. (I get it, I do. I hope they do it) And that would mean 1982 and 1998-present. (I didn’t agree with your several takes wanting Counsell fired. I think he’s done well and is a good fit there)

Some here were concerned when some of the schools (Louisville, ND, Syracuse etc) left the Big East. (I’m sure SLU and some other schools above had some concerns too when they didn’t join the Big East)

Now I’m using this thread to point these things out. And that takes away from others that simply want to read or post in that thread. But that’s on you, whether that is this thread or in the other threads in which you do it.

You seem to keep not understanding that trolling only hurts the person who trolls. I’m happy to discuss the various thread topics, including schools, teams, cities, etc..both the ones that threaten you and those that don’t.

As for the other people reading this thread, I don’t do predictions. I do hope MUBB wins every game they play this season. I do expect a good season, NCAA Tourney etc because that is my program expectation annually for MUBB. I’m not going to lower my program expectations based on personnel or coaching changes. They still keep score.

With that said, every new coach and regime deserves opportunity to establish their success. Often but not always that is 3-5 years. Could be more. Could be less. What is success? I’ve said it before several times but:

Almost annual NCAA Tourney appearances. (Can’t take too long to establish that, but a fair chance will be given)

Competing for regular season league titles. If you play in a league, the goal is to win the league. Is it expected annually? No. Is it expected once in a while? Yes. Sub aspects of this are top 4 finishes etc how often etc

As long as they play the conference tourney, it matters. A goal is to win it once in a while. A goal is to be competitive in it more often than not.

Deeper NCAA Tourney appearances. As long as they have the NCAA Tourney, establishing almost annnual appearances, a goal is to do some damage in it sometimes. Win a game. 2nd weekends mixed in. A very deep run every so often within reason which isn’t almost every year.

New coach same expectations. Same time frames. Same opportunity. Good luck to Shaka. I hope he does it.
I'm lost, is this Chicos?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on October 23, 2021, 01:53:19 PM
I do appreciate you illustrating several aspects of my post.

To gaslight or to distract from the topic that threatens your insecurities. “Marquette should join the A-10)

Based on your posts, you are threatened by SLU and Dayton, less so VCU and some others. Let’s take a look why.

SLU and MUBB played every year from 1989-2005. (21-16 MUBB head to head, which considering challenges vs advantages, one would think would be more lopsided).

MUBB played Dayton from 1980-2003 just about every year.

So we are looking at the 1990’s when these SLU and Dayton issues overlapped for you. And you posted that you are a Brewers fan and you just want them to win it one time. (I get it, I do. I hope they do it) And that would mean 1982 and 1998-present. (I didn’t agree with your several takes wanting Counsell fired. I think he’s done well and is a good fit there)

Some here were concerned when some of the schools (Louisville, ND, Syracuse etc) left the Big East. (I’m sure SLU and some other schools above had some concerns too when they didn’t join the Big East)

Now I’m using this thread to point these things out. And that takes away from others that simply want to read or post in that thread. But that’s on you, whether that is this thread or in the other threads in which you do it.

You seem to keep not understanding that trolling only hurts the person who trolls. I’m happy to discuss the various thread topics, including schools, teams, cities, etc..both the ones that threaten you and those that don’t.

As for the other people reading this thread, I don’t do predictions. I do hope MUBB wins every game they play this season. I do expect a good season, NCAA Tourney etc because that is my program expectation annually for MUBB. I’m not going to lower my program expectations based on personnel or coaching changes. They still keep score.

With that said, every new coach and regime deserves opportunity to establish their success. Often but not always that is 3-5 years. Could be more. Could be less. What is success? I’ve said it before several times but:

Almost annual NCAA Tourney appearances. (Can’t take too long to establish that, but a fair chance will be given)

Competing for regular season league titles. If you play in a league, the goal is to win the league. Is it expected annually? No. Is it expected once in a while? Yes. Sub aspects of this are top 4 finishes etc how often etc

As long as they play the conference tourney, it matters. A goal is to win it once in a while. A goal is to be competitive in it more often than not.

Deeper NCAA Tourney appearances. As long as they have the NCAA Tourney, establishing almost annnual appearances, a goal is to do some damage in it sometimes. Win a game. 2nd weekends mixed in. A very deep run every so often within reason which isn’t almost every year.

New coach same expectations. Same time frames. Same opportunity. Good luck to Shaka. I hope he does it.

This is trolling at its finest
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 1318WWells on October 23, 2021, 01:54:39 PM
There’s nothing insincere in saying Kolek is playing at a level above what he played in last year and it’s a big jump

This year is an anomaly and has to be looked at differently than a normal year. The way I’m looking at it this year is that Kolek is an old Freshman at Marquette, which is how he is listed, and he just graduated from the A10, which is a tougher league than almost all freshman are coming from. (You could say Dawson graduated from the Big East and moved up to the ACC).
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: bilsu on October 23, 2021, 02:41:58 PM
Based on past experience , it should be Kur Kuath since he gets the hard rebounds.
You have a long memory. Not being able to get tough rebounds is one of the reasons Ellenson did not make the pros.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 23, 2021, 04:45:27 PM
Record speed. Right on time. The dog salivates. I do sincerely feel bad for you, and anyone else that trolls.

And here you are....in equally record time....also salivating
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: MU82 on October 23, 2021, 05:12:58 PM
Facts aren’t trolling.  Kolek isn’t playing in the A-10 anymore.  He’s playing in the Big East which is much better than the A-10

Yep. Hence St. Louis and Dayton being desperate to get to the Big East.

Makes sense, given that the A-10 is the Yadi of hoops leagues and the Big East is the Johnny Bench.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: shoothoops on October 23, 2021, 05:43:48 PM
And here you are....in equally record time....also salivating

Nah. That poster for example trolled the same or similar subject about 100 times, whether I was around or not. Others. etc..

You are bothered because I pointed out your trolling recently. And then you did it again at the time because of it. And here you are…Brew City, Tower, today, etc category of trolling I referenced in the other post about categories of quantity of trolling. It’s less obvious, but it’s there. I can just refer to that post because it explains it all.

I don’t troll cities, schools, people, etc…so when the topic is NYC or Atlanta in the travel thread recently, the discussion takes a different turn, or insert topic here.

I post about the topics in the threads. If someone else takes that down a different path, or if several of that 20% (social validation) does it, that’s on you or them.

If people want to discuss the topics, great. If not, and people prefer trolling social validation, that’s on them.

Take it up with the people who troll.



Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: fjm on October 23, 2021, 06:02:04 PM
Nah. That poster for example trolled the same or similar subject about 100 times, whether I was around or not. Others. etc..

You are bothered because I pointed out your trolling recently. And then you did it again at the time because of it. And here you are…Brew City, Tower, today, etc category of trolling I referenced in the other post about categories of quantity of trolling. It’s less obvious, but it’s there. I can just refer to that post because it explains it all.

I don’t troll cities, schools, people, etc…so when the topic is NYC or Atlanta in the travel thread recently, the discussion takes a different turn, or insert topic here.

I post about the topics in the threads. If someone else takes that down a different path, or if several of that 20% (social validation) does it, that’s on you or them.

If people want to discuss the topics, great. If not, and people prefer trolling social validation, that’s on them.

Take it up with the people who troll.

Dude. You’re currently trolling. We get it. You love SLU. That’s awesome! But seriously man. It’s getting exhausting.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 23, 2021, 06:05:19 PM
Woof woof!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 23, 2021, 06:15:28 PM
Anyone hear any news on how OMP has looked?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 23, 2021, 06:34:07 PM
Anyone hear any news on how OMP has looked?

Was at the open practice,  he looked like a good two way player with a lot of potential.  Have heard that he may be a year away
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 23, 2021, 06:50:16 PM
Was at the open practice,  he looked like a good two way player with a lot of potential.  Have heard that he may be a year away

His numbers from last year made him look pretty raw.  Brownell doesn’t exactly have dynamic offenses, though
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: The Lens on October 23, 2021, 07:18:16 PM
Here’s my comps:

Kur: Brook Lopez on D
Morsell: Jrue Holiday
OMP: Giannis
Kolek: Middleton

My issue is I can’t identify a Donte, Pat or PJT so I can’t see us getting past the Elite 8
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: MU82 on October 23, 2021, 08:16:00 PM
Here’s my comps:

Kur: Brook Lopez on D
Morsell: Jrue Holiday
OMP: Giannis
Kolek: Middleton

My issue is I can’t identify a Donte, Pat or PJT so I can’t see us getting past the Elite 8

Is “Brook Lopez on D” a good thing or a bad thing?

We might not get past the Elite 8, but the NBA title is in the bag!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: mileskishnish72 on October 24, 2021, 08:24:17 PM
I've got to admit I just don't get it - this trolling business. Perhaps I am just too old or too social media ignorant.

Brew, who is, in my opinion, a keystone poster, responded to Rico's post saying there was some quality trolling going on.

I meandered from my casual knowledge of trolling (someone being a pain in the ass) to what was online - someone posting purposely provocative or offensive material to garner a reaction.

Rico's post about Kolek included two positive comments about him (he could be good) and (there's a lot to like from his frosh year), and pointed out that he was stepping up in competitive level.

I don't think that meets the qualification for trolling. Shooter,  the PhD thesis didn't help me, although it was interesting reading.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: UWW2MU on October 25, 2021, 08:46:05 AM
I've got to admit I just don't get it - this trolling business. Perhaps I am just too old or too social media ignorant.

Brew, who is, in my opinion, a keystone poster, responded to Rico's post saying there was some quality trolling going on.

I meandered from my casual knowledge of trolling (someone being a pain in the ass) to what was online - someone posting purposely provocative or offensive material to garner a reaction.

Rico's post about Kolek included two positive comments about him (he could be good) and (there's a lot to like from his frosh year), and pointed out that he was stepping up in competitive level.

I don't think that meets the qualification for trolling. Shooter,  the PhD thesis didn't help me, although it was interesting reading.


shoothoops is very sensitive about any negative comments about St. Louis University because he'd love to see them in BE but most posters don't think they add net value to the conference.   Meanwhile, Uncle Rico was commenting on Kolek saying he played well but basically we'll see how he does stepping up to a higher conference and in doing so was teasing shoothoops by using SLU as an example of a team of a lower caliber that he played prior to the transfer.  Hence Uncle Rico was trolling shoothoops to get a rise out of him, but did it in a very low key way.  Brew then congratulated Rico in the smooth trolling Rico did, since to most posters who weren't paying attention to the SLU discussions, it wouldn't have registered as trolling.


I can't break down plays on the court... but I can help breakdown trolling the internet no problem.    ;D
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 25, 2021, 09:13:23 AM

shoothoops is very sensitive about any negative comments about St. Louis University because he'd love to see them in BE but most posters don't think they add net value to the conference.   Meanwhile, Uncle Rico was commenting on Kolek saying he played well but basically we'll see how he does stepping up to a higher conference and in doing so was teasing shoothoops by using SLU as an example of a team of a lower caliber that he played prior to the transfer.  Hence Uncle Rico was trolling shoothoops to get a rise out of him, but did it in a very low key way.  Brew then congratulated Rico in the smooth trolling Rico did, since to most posters who weren't paying attention to the SLU discussions, it wouldn't have registered as trolling.


I can't break down plays on the court... but I can help breakdown trolling the internet no problem.    ;D

The Czar of the Trollistrator
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on October 25, 2021, 09:42:15 AM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): L
N:Charleston game 2: W (Elon)
N: Charleston game 3: W (Temple)
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: L
A: Kansas St: L
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: L
A: St John’s: L
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown L
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: L
A: Nova L
H: Xavier L
A: Seton hall L
A: providence L
H: Nova: L
A: UConn: L
A: butler: L
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: L
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: L
H: St. John’s: L

Total W-L: 6-5 non-conf;  5-15 Big East - OVERALL: 11-20 (tied 10th in Big East)

Biggest impact player: Justin Lewis Big East Honorable Mention.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on October 25, 2021, 10:37:13 AM
I've got to admit I just don't get it - this trolling business. Perhaps I am just too old or too social media ignorant.

Trolling is a fishing term. It's when you put a piece of bait on a line and drag it through the water hoping a fish will bite. When Rico posted about in here, specifically mentioning SLU, he was trying to get shoot to bite. When shoot couldn't help himself and fired off a 500+ word TL;DR response, he had clearly chomped down and swallowed the hook.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Shooter McGavin on October 25, 2021, 11:00:47 AM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): L
N:Charleston game 2: W (Elon)
N: Charleston game 3: W (Temple)
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: L
A: Kansas St: L
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: L
A: St John’s: L
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown L
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: L
A: Nova L
H: Xavier L
A: Seton hall L
A: providence L
H: Nova: L
A: UConn: L
A: butler: L
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: L
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: L
H: St. John’s: L

Total W-L: 6-5 non-conf;  5-15 Big East - OVERALL: 11-20 (tied 10th in Big East)

Biggest impact player: Justin Lewis Big East Honorable Mention.

Well, we have the worst case scenario prediction covered.  Hope you are wrong.  I wish I could be 100% positive you are wrong but I could see this season play out in  numerous ways.  I hope it’s not a nuclear winter.  We’ll find out shortly. 
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on October 25, 2021, 11:04:56 AM
The Czar of the Trollistrator

Bravo
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on October 25, 2021, 11:19:03 AM
Well, we have the worst case scenario prediction covered.  Hope you are wrong.  I wish I could be 100% positive you are wrong but I could see this season play out in  numerous ways.  I hope it’s not a nuclear winter.  We’ll find out shortly.

I hope to be wrong as well.  But I am completely unimpressed by Shaka's roster and think this team is at least 2 full seasons of rebuilding away from being even a bubble team.  Some nice freshman to build with, but building block freshman don't win games in the Big East.  Have a really hard time understanding who on this roster is going to score on a consistent basis. 
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on October 25, 2021, 11:29:36 AM
I hope to be wrong as well.  But I am completely unimpressed by Shaka's roster and think this team is at least 2 full seasons of rebuilding away from being even a bubble team.  Some nice freshman to build with, but building block freshman don't win games in the Big East.  Have a really hard time understanding who on this roster is going to score on a consistent basis.
Because we know so little.    And the only one who has averaged double figures in DI is Kolek.   In the A-10.   Which is sort of DI.   I have many of the same concerns.   Counting on 3-4 star freshmen to come in and immediately make MU a Big East contender is a leap.   So, as I have said before, for me, this season is about growth and the process.   
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on October 25, 2021, 11:39:15 AM
Because we know so little.    And the only one who has averaged double figures in DI is Kolek.   In the A-10.   Which is sort of DI.   I have many of the same concerns.   Counting on 3-4 star freshmen to come in and immediately make MU a Big East contender is a leap.   So, as I have said before, for me, this season is about growth and the process.

Yep.  And that is fine.  It is what it is.  I'll be here through the thin (as I have for much of Wojo era when we sucked) and still be here if/when Shaka emerges on the other side.  But that doesn't change the fact that I am wildly unimpressed with the roster and think Shaka did a rather terrible job building a team that is capable of playing in March when he had an unprecedented transfer situation from which to work with.

That all being said, he clearly chose long term growth over short term success, and I respect that.  I just think its a bit of curious move in today's game because maintaining a roster YOY is just so difficult with transfers and guys wanting to make a paycheck.  Half these freshman probably won't be here in two years anyways.   

Bottom line for me , I just don't think this particular team is going to win many games again high major teams.  My predictions reflect that. I sincerely hope to be proven wrong. 
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: cheebs09 on October 25, 2021, 11:43:09 AM
I wouldn’t say I’m unimpressed. I was hoping for some more immediate impact guys with the transfer portal that would get us on the bubble right away.

Having said that, the most exciting thing for me is that Shaka definitely has a type. We’ve been missing an identity and I think you can see we are getting back to the Buzz/switchable type of style. Long, athletes who are versatile and can defend.

Am I bummed that I probably won’t need to keep an eye on Bracketology much this year? Definitely. But I am a ton more excited for this team and future than if Wojo was still here and we ran it back with the same roster from last year.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on October 25, 2021, 11:44:04 AM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: W
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): W
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: L
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: W
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: W
A: St John’s: W
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: W
A: Nova: L
H: Xavier: W
A: Seton hall: W
A: providence: L
H: Nova: W
A: UConn: L
A: butler: W
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: W
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 25-6 (16-4 BE; Lose to Nova BE Finals; Elite 8 [beat Bradley, beat Virginia, beat Purdue, lose to Michigan])

Biggest impact player: Morsell - co-BEPOY w/ Gillespe
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: The Lens on October 25, 2021, 12:25:53 PM
Yep.  And that is fine.  It is what it is.  I'll be here through the thin (as I have for much of Wojo era when we sucked) and still be here if/when Shaka emerges on the other side.  But that doesn't change the fact that I am wildly unimpressed with the roster and think Shaka did a rather terrible job building a team that is capable of playing in March when he had an unprecedented transfer situation from which to work with.

That all being said, he clearly chose long term growth over short term success, and I respect that.  I just think its a bit of curious move in today's game because maintaining a roster YOY is just so difficult with transfers and guys wanting to make a paycheck.  Half these freshman probably won't be here in two years anyways.   

Bottom line for me , I just don't think this particular team is going to win many games again high major teams.  My predictions reflect that. I sincerely hope to be proven wrong. 

I think you are greatly discounting having the Big Ten DPOY, a contender for National DPOY this season, leading the attack.  Plus a guy like Kur in the middle cleaning up messes. 

Tyler Kolek & Justin Lewis have just enough seasoning in this new world of college basketball that when you take those four and add in Greg Elliott, you can see a closing 5 that can win a few games. 

We will absolutely be checking Bracketology.  We're no lock but we're also not DePaul.   
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: mileskishnish72 on October 25, 2021, 12:39:58 PM
Thanks, UWW & Brew.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: SWARM! on October 25, 2021, 01:51:48 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: L
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): W
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: L
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: L
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: L
A: St John’s: L
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: W
A: Nova: L
H: Xavier: W
A: Seton hall: L
A: providence: L
H: Nova: L
A: UConn: L
A: butler: L
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: L
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Overall: 17-14
BE: 10-10
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on October 25, 2021, 01:57:06 PM
I think you are greatly discounting having the Big Ten DPOY, a contender for National DPOY this season, leading the attack.  Plus a guy like Kur in the middle cleaning up messes. 

Tyler Kolek & Justin Lewis have just enough seasoning in this new world of college basketball that when you take those four and add in Greg Elliott, you can see a closing 5 that can win a few games. 

We will absolutely be checking Bracketology.  We're no lock but we're also not DePaul.

Appreciate the optimism - I think Kauth will be fine big man role player, and Morsell is probably our best player and will get more rope offensively here than he got at Maryland.  BUt I don't expect either of these guys to be big time offensive contributors, and no one else on the team really projects to do that either.  I suspect Lewis will take a nice step forward, but he isn't nearly enough.
Greg is nothing more than a role player, and that is if he can even stay healthy.  This team will be far better defensively than any we saw under Wojo, but its going to REALLY struggle to score. Maybe this team can claw out a couple wins in the 50s against superior high major teams, but bracketology talk is fantasy land.  If this team goes .500 in BE, its a miracle.

Again, hope to be wrong. Generally not at all pessimist when it comes to Marquette basketball and my posting history over the years backs that up.  Just don't think this roster is any good as it relates to winning basketball games against high major teams over the next 5 months. 
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Goose on October 25, 2021, 02:55:01 PM
J5

Games in the 50's?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on October 25, 2021, 02:59:31 PM
Goose, it is so hard to predict right now because nobody knows very much.   But I can easily envision games where MU does not get out of the 50s.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: The Lens on October 25, 2021, 03:00:08 PM
J5

Games in the 50's?

Yeah, my bet is not based on slowing it down (I will admit we don't have much of a half court O) but rather having a pressure D that turns defense into offense. 

I also think people really overrate other team's supposed lack of turnover.  Roster turnover is the new norm in CBB.   
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on October 25, 2021, 03:00:22 PM
Goose, it is so hard to predict right now because nobody knows very much.   But I can easily envision games where MU does not get out of the 50s.

On the upside, we only play the Badgers once!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on October 25, 2021, 03:02:37 PM
Phew.   Having to play them twice would be a real nut punch.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Goose on October 25, 2021, 03:02:50 PM
tower

If things are hard to predict, I would think envisioning games in the 50's would be hard to predict. I am counting on fast paced D to create some transition points and I sure as hell hope we do not have games in the 50's.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Herman Cain on October 25, 2021, 03:04:25 PM
I think you are greatly discounting having the Big Ten DPOY, a contender for National DPOY this season, leading the attack.  Plus a guy like Kur in the middle cleaning up messes. 

Tyler Kolek & Justin Lewis have just enough seasoning in this new world of college basketball that when you take those four and add in Greg Elliott, you can see a closing 5 that can win a few games. 

We will absolutely be checking Bracketology.  We're no lock but we're also not DePaul.
I agree with this analysis.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on October 25, 2021, 03:06:09 PM
I hope you are right, Goose.   But if an opponent does not turn the ball over and forces MU to beat them in the half court, I can see some stretches of poor offense.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 25, 2021, 03:10:43 PM
If opposing coaches are smart (no pun intended) we will have some games in the 50s. Our best bet of scoring is in transition. Our half court offense is likely going to be a bit scary (in a bad way). If opposing teams value the ball and keep the pace slow, we will struggle to score. We will not win many games if it becomes a battle of whose half court offense is better.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on October 25, 2021, 03:59:26 PM
tower

If things are hard to predict, I would think envisioning games in the 50's would be hard to predict. I am counting on fast paced D to create some transition points and I sure as hell hope we do not have games in the 50's.

Goose, I watch that video of 15 dunks in 15 seconds and it gives me hope.    This will be the longest team, most athletic team in memory.   6 players 6'7 or taller.   6 guards between 6'3 and 6'5.     I envision switching everything on the perimeter 1-4 and, depending on the personnel and match ups, maybe 1-5.      If everyone steps up and healthy, I would love to see hockey style line changes, bringing in 3 minutes of full court carnage.   I would love to see extended, trapping defense forcing bad shots and live ball turnovers.  It makes me giddy.   

But our big transfer guard has a career average in 4 years of 8.7 points and 2.2 assists per game.    Defensive dynamo.
Our big defensive game changer averaged 17 minutes, 5 points 4 rebounds a game last year.     Theo, only taller?
Kolek was a zero star gym rat who scored 10.8 in the A-10.    Kudos to the freshman
OM-P averaged <10 minutes per game at Clemson.   

I want them all to excel and succeed.   I think it is there.     I think there are going to be moments where we all have glimpses of what we hope it can be.    I just think there are not enough proven offensive performers to expect this to be a tourney team.   


 
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on October 25, 2021, 04:06:17 PM
tower

If things are hard to predict, I would think envisioning games in the 50's would be hard to predict. I am counting on fast paced D to create some transition points and I sure as hell hope we do not have games in the 50's.

In 2014, VCU was 22nd in the nation in possessions per game.  That was the outlier for Shaka Smart coached teams.  Prior to last season, his Texas teams were some of slowest in the nation and even last year, they were 146th in possessions per game.  All that said, they only had a handful of games in the 50’s.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on October 26, 2021, 09:53:41 AM
J5

Games in the 50's?

Yes.  I think we will see Marquette score in the 50s regularly this season. 
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on October 26, 2021, 10:13:09 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG68PmDXw54
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 26, 2021, 10:14:58 AM
Yes.  I think we will see Marquette score in the 50s regularly this season.

I agree with you.  By the end of this season,  65 points might feel like an offensive explosion.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: rocky_warrior on October 26, 2021, 10:29:53 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG68PmDXw54

I still have yet to see a video of the great defense everyone has been telling me about...
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Daniel on October 26, 2021, 12:22:02 PM
Low scoring is probably going to be the average for MU unless they can score often under and at the rim.  But… we will see
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: fjm on November 04, 2021, 09:57:26 AM
Shaka era. Tonight! Lots of people seem to think this is a 16-19 win team or more.

As I believe Tamu mentioned. 16-19 wins might not be enough for bubble.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on November 04, 2021, 01:56:12 PM
Shaka era. Tonight! Lots of people seem to think this is a 16-19 win team or more.

As I believe Tamu mentioned. 16-19 wins might not be enough for bubble.

18-19 will probably be on the bubble but could go either way. 20+ should be in (provided it's 20 before the BET).
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 15, 2021, 11:05:52 PM
We got this. 30+ wins easy.


Done deal, folks!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 15, 2021, 11:18:24 PM

Done deal, folks!

Called it. This is why I come to Scoop: To travel to the future.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: The Lens on November 15, 2021, 11:23:40 PM
I still have yet to see a video of the great defense everyone has been telling me about...

Set your DVR for FS1, you’ll see something
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: PointWarrior on November 15, 2021, 11:29:53 PM

Offensive explosion tonight!

I agree with you.  By the end of this season,  65 points might feel like an offensive explosion.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: rocky_warrior on November 15, 2021, 11:40:50 PM
Set your DVR for FS1, you’ll see something

Hah.  Good pull.  DVR? I watched it live!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on November 18, 2021, 08:02:27 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: W
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): W
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: L
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: W
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: W
A: St John’s: W
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: W
A: Nova: L
H: Xavier: W
A: Seton hall: W
A: providence: L
H: Nova: W
A: UConn: L
A: butler: W
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: W
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 25-6 (16-4 BE; Lose to Nova BE Finals; Elite 8 [beat Bradley, beat Virginia, beat Purdue, lose to Michigan])

Biggest impact player: Morsell - co-BEPOY w/ Gillespe
BUMP I GET ZERO CREDIT ON THIS BOARD
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on November 19, 2021, 08:03:20 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: W
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): W
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: L
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: W
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: W
A: St John’s: W
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: W
A: Nova: L
H: Xavier: W
A: Seton hall: W
A: providence: L
H: Nova: W
A: UConn: L
A: butler: W
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: W
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 25-6 (16-4 BE; Lose to Nova BE Finals; Elite 8 [beat Bradley, beat Virginia, beat Purdue, lose to Michigan])

Biggest impact player: Morsell - co-BEPOY w/ Gillespe
Bump again.

Anybody else batting 1.000?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Bad_Reporter on November 19, 2021, 08:04:42 PM
Bump again.

Anybody else batting 1.000?

Nice work, Pitcher!!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on November 19, 2021, 08:05:50 PM
Offensive explosion tonight!

This team has been much better than I thought they would be. I will enjoy my crow, please and thank you.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 19, 2021, 08:07:22 PM
This team has been much better than I thought they would be. I will enjoy my crow, please and thank you.

Yup, me too.  Morsell has been far better offensively than I thought he’d be
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: VanderBlueFanClub on November 19, 2021, 08:17:22 PM
This might be bold, but I think there is a chance we go undefeated till Nova.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on November 19, 2021, 08:18:07 PM
This might be bold, but I think there is a chance we go undefeated till Nova.

At this rate we may not lose for the rest of the 20’s
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: The Lens on November 19, 2021, 08:19:36 PM
I was at my kids' swimming lessons and then got pizza with my MIL...missed the game.  Were we able to score 50?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: DoctorV on November 19, 2021, 08:20:52 PM
Bump again.

Anybody else batting 1.000?

I REALLY HOPE YOU HAVE TO BUMP AGAIN ON SUNDAY AND ARE STILL BATTING 1.000
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on November 19, 2021, 08:22:21 PM
I REALLY HOPE YOU HAVE TO BUMP AGAIN ON SUNDAY AND ARE STILL BATTING 1.000

He picked them to lose Sunday.  So let's hope for 83.3%
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on November 19, 2021, 08:23:00 PM
Yes I am hoping to miss my first one Sunday, but we will see.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: dgies9156 on November 19, 2021, 08:25:00 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: W
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): W
N:Charleston game 2: W
Total W-L: 25-6 (16-4 BE; Lose to Nova BE Finals; Elite 8 [beat Bradley, beat Virginia, beat Purdue, lose to Michigan])

Biggest impact player: Morsell - co-BEPOY w/ Gillespe

What did Brother Pitcher know that was overlooked by everyone else?

Damn guy, you nailed it so far!!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: DoctorV on November 19, 2021, 08:27:25 PM
He picked them to lose Sunday.  So let's hope for 83.3%

Hahah well I was so excited that I got that wrong, and I did it all in caps.

Let’s call it a reverse jinx
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Mu8891 on November 19, 2021, 08:37:47 PM
Pitcher....

Make that “ Profit “ so far ...

Go Warriors
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: GooooMarquette on November 19, 2021, 08:49:50 PM
Bump again.

Anybody else batting 1.000?


I didn’t go game by game, but I said 30+ wins, so that counts, right?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on November 19, 2021, 09:15:35 PM
I was at my kids' swimming lessons and then got pizza with my MIL...missed the game.  Were we able to score 50?
Yeah, but only because it went to triple OT.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: fjm on November 19, 2021, 09:19:03 PM
Bump again.

Anybody else batting 1.000?

Good work! Hope you’re wrong Sunday!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 20, 2021, 12:42:54 AM
Bump again.

Anybody else batting 1.000?

I'm 3-2 and couldn't be happier about it!
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: muwarrior69 on November 20, 2021, 05:03:03 AM
I'm not looking forward to Sunday. This team is too young.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: TedBaxter on November 20, 2021, 07:57:40 AM
I'm not looking forward to Sunday. This team is too young.

The last 3-4 games have been against upper class dominated teams with experience far above this Marquette team, so you never know.  You could argue Illinois, without the big guy, wasn't as experieced.  One game at a time.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: fjm on November 20, 2021, 07:59:58 AM
I'm not looking forward to Sunday. This team is too young.

We have gained a ton of experience the last 3 games.

Close games against high major teams that could in theory all be tourney teams.

The Bonnie’s are senior laden. But so was UNH (mostly senior). This should be a good close game.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: muwarrior69 on November 20, 2021, 09:19:39 AM
C'mon guys did I really need the teal. Technically the most wins we could have this year is 14.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: MUEng92 on November 20, 2021, 11:40:11 AM
I hate to admit it has been a while since I was motivated enough to fly this on the house.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: statnik on November 20, 2021, 11:46:55 AM
We have gained a ton of experience the last 3 games.

Close games against high major teams that could in theory all be tourney teams.

The Bonnie’s are senior laden. But so was UNH (mostly senior). This should be a good close game.

From what I was reading their entire starting lineup is Juniors, probably means a dynamite next two years if no one goes pro for them.  That said we could possibly exploit their lack of depth if we try to wear them out with our defense.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on November 20, 2021, 12:00:28 PM
At. Bonaventure's entire starting line up is listed as seniors.  Not sure what that means in this day and age.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on November 20, 2021, 08:31:12 PM
At. Bonaventure's entire starting line up is listed as seniors.  Not sure what that means in this day and age.

Lofton, Welch, and Osunniyi have all been there for 4 years. Holmes has been there 3 and Adaway 2.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on November 21, 2021, 09:24:08 PM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: W
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): W
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: L
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: W
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: W
A: St John’s: W
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: W
A: Nova: L
H: Xavier: W
A: Seton hall: W
A: providence: L
H: Nova: W
A: UConn: L
A: butler: W
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: W
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 25-6 (16-4 BE; Lose to Nova BE Finals; Elite 8 [beat Bradley, beat Virginia, beat Purdue, lose to Michigan])

Biggest impact player: Morsell - co-BEPOY w/ Gillespe
Sad bump
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: MU82 on November 21, 2021, 09:28:42 PM
Sad bump

Congrats?
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on November 21, 2021, 09:35:30 PM
Congrats?
It’s a sad bump. Still have them predicted to go 16-4 in the BEAST and an Elite Eight.

If you can’t get on board with that - you’re the problem.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: MU82 on November 21, 2021, 09:43:29 PM
It’s a sad bump. Still have them predicted to go 16-4 in the BEAST and an Elite Eight.

If you can’t get on board with that - you’re the problem.

If by "get on board with that," you mean root for that ... I absolutely root for that, and even more.

But given that you're the only Scooper that I know of who is predicting an Elite Eight for this team, I guess that means you're the single Marquette fan who isn't "the problem."

Congrats on being the bestest, wonderfulest Marquette fan ever! Which is ironic considering that you were actively rooting for our alma mater to lose last season.

Look, man ... I just made a silly little one-word joke. Lighten up, Francis.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on November 21, 2021, 09:53:47 PM
nm
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: JakeBarnes on November 21, 2021, 10:05:25 PM
The good 2-1 is unnatural carnal knowledgeing great for what we hoped for.

Move on. Take out the frustration on the rest of the schedule
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: MU82 on November 21, 2021, 10:39:14 PM
The good 2-1 is unnatural carnal knowledgeing great for what we hoped for.

Move on. Take out the frustration on the rest of the schedule

Yes. This. 5-1 at this point in the season, with 3 nice wins, is pretty doggone good.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on December 04, 2021, 03:22:59 PM
Bump this up to remind us what expectations were for this team in October.   
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: brewcity77 on December 04, 2021, 04:43:15 PM
Bump this up to remind us what expectations were for this team in October.

We're 7-2, I had us 7-2, but with a couple results swapped (Illinois/Wisconsin, Charleston Game 1/3).

I saw us as a bubble team and still think that's the case. I was worried after our first two buy games, saw my expectations improve after the 5-0 start, and am now right back to bubble team.

Our resume is decent but our mediocre buy game performances and outsized losing margins will have our NET more likely in the 70s-80s than the 40s-50s we need to feel comfortable. If we beat K-State, 11-9 probably gets it done, but at this point I'd guess we're closer to NIT than NCAA.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: Newsdreams on December 04, 2021, 05:16:04 PM
We're 7-2, I had us 7-2, but with a couple results swapped (Illinois/Wisconsin, Charleston Game 1/3).

I saw us as a bubble team and still think that's the case. I was worried after our first two buy games, saw my expectations improve after the 5-0 start, and am now right back to bubble team.

Our resume is decent but our mediocre buy game performances and outsized losing margins will have our NET more likely in the 70s-80s than the 40s-50s we need to feel comfortable. If we beat K-State, 11-9 probably gets it done, but at this point I'd guess we're closer to NIT than NCAA.
I think you're right, my expectations were bubble-NCAA ceiling / NIT floor
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: JakeBarnes on December 04, 2021, 05:20:37 PM
We're 7-2, I had us 7-2, but with a couple results swapped (Illinois/Wisconsin, Charleston Game 1/3).

I saw us as a bubble team and still think that's the case. I was worried after our first two buy games, saw my expectations improve after the 5-0 start, and am now right back to bubble team.

Our resume is decent but our mediocre buy game performances and outsized losing margins will have our NET more likely in the 70s-80s than the 40s-50s we need to feel comfortable. If we beat K-State, 11-9 probably gets it done, but at this point I'd guess we're closer to NIT than NCAA.

Call me crazy but I still think we're 2-1 to end the non con.

Home crowd gonna bring UCLA game into the W column

Bubble+ still the hope
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: tower912 on January 04, 2022, 11:59:04 AM
Month later hoopaloop bump.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: JakeBarnes on January 04, 2022, 12:00:27 PM
Call me crazy but I still think we're 2-1 to end the non con.

Home crowd gonna bring UCLA game into the W column

Bubble+ still the hope

Oof. This one was not a good look--home crowd did bring it. But the performance was no bueno from the shooting side.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on February 05, 2022, 11:27:25 AM
H: SIUE: W
H: New Hampshire: W
H: Illinois: W
N:Ole Miss (Charleston): W
N:Charleston game 2: W
N: Charleston game 3: L
H: Northern Illinois: W
H: Jackson St: W
A: UW-Madison Extension: W
A: Kansas St: W
H: UCLA: L
—BE CONF GAMES—
A: Xavier: L
H: UConn: W
A: St John’s: W
H: Creighton: W
H: providence: W
A: Georgetown W
H: DePaul: W
H: Seton Hall: W
A: Nova: L
H: Xavier: W
A: Seton hall: W
A: providence: L
H: Nova: W
A: UConn: L
A: butler: W
H: Georgetown: W
A: Creighton: W
H: butler: W
A: DePaul: W
H: St. John’s: W

Total W-L: 25-6 (16-4 BE; Lose to Nova BE Finals; Elite 8 [beat Bradley, beat Virginia, beat Purdue, lose to Michigan])

Biggest impact player: Morsell - co-BEPOY w/ Gillespe
While we’re congratulating people, I’ll go ahead and pat myself on the back.

I had us at 9-3 through this point (excluding St John reschedule). The good news is - I predicted a loss on Tuesday to Connecticut so if we actually win it - I’ll be right on.

I still see a win over Purdue putting us in the Elite Eight. Michigan probably won’t be the team to meet us there. And Morsell should get replaced with Lewis. Otherwise - I’m damn close.
Title: Re: The Shaka Era is happening!
Post by: avid1010 on February 05, 2022, 01:26:30 PM
While we’re congratulating people, I’ll go ahead and pat myself on the back.

I had us at 9-3 through this point (excluding St John reschedule). The good news is - I predicted a loss on Tuesday to Connecticut so if we actually win it - I’ll be right on.

I still see a win over Purdue putting us in the Elite Eight. Michigan probably won’t be the team to meet us there. And Morsell should get replaced with Lewis. Otherwise - I’m damn close.
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