Phillips only has about 4 threes that weren't in garbage time. Non factor this year.

Allegedly, mossad agents captured in other Gulf countries while planning terrorist attacks.

Israel. Sheesh.

Quote from: LAZER on Today at 03:18:10 PMNot entirely related, but I was shocked to see he's also 0-11 on 2PA for the season.

Including 0-2 dunks, per Torvik.

Quote from: LAZER on Today at 03:18:10 PMNot entirely related, but I was shocked to see he's also 0-11 on 2PA for the season.

Yes, Michael Phillips, as of now, has not made a single non three field goal.  Not one.
No offensive rebound for a basket, no dunk, no layup, nothing. Almost impossible.

Quote from: nyg on Today at 03:07:48 PMThis is why recruiting, with the exception of Top 50 recruits, is a crap shoot.  It is really up to the coach and staff to ascertain the potential they observe in the recruiting process.

For example, take the case of Illinois's Keaton Wagler.  He was rated #150 in the 2025 class, which included Phillips at #108 and Militec at #112.  Wagler is now being mocked as a lottery pick in the 2026 draft.  Illinois staff saw something and it paid off.

Shaka has had his misses with Amadou, Norman, Hamilton, Clark and even Lowery. Phillips has nice form on his three shot, his only attribute, but shoots like 35% from the free throw line??? Owens was the big get and he in a stall mode in development. So, lots of non development or bad observation of potential when recruiting. He has hit with James and potential for Parham and Stevens as they gain experience.  I am sure no one here has seen Militec, Nash or Pearson play, so no one knows how they will play out in the future. Maybe one of them can do half of what Wagler has done for Illinois and surprise for next season.

Not entirely related, but I was shocked to see he's also 0-11 on 2PA for the season.

This is why recruiting, with the exception of Top 50 recruits, is a crap shoot.  It is really up to the coach and staff to ascertain the potential they observe in the recruiting process.

For example, take the case of Illinois's Keaton Wagler.  He was rated #150 in the 2025 class, which included Phillips at #108 and Militec at #112.  Wagler is now being mocked as a lottery pick in the 2026 draft.  Illinois staff saw something and it paid off.

Shaka has had his misses with Amadou, Norman, Hamilton, Clark and even Lowery. Phillips has nice form on his three shot, his only attribute, but shoots like 35% from the free throw line??? Owens was the big get and he in a stall mode in development. So, lots of non development or bad observation of potential when recruiting. He has hit with James and potential for Parham and Stevens as they gain experience.  I am sure no one here has seen Militec, Nash or Pearson play, so no one knows how they will play out in the future. Maybe one of them can do half of what Wagler has done for Illinois and surprise for next season.

Quote from: Pakuni on March 02, 2026, 05:34:50 PM1. That's a red herring.
2. Yes, developing 15 players requires either more time and energy than 12, or a reduction in the amount of time/energy spent developing each individual player. This shouldn't even be controversial. Every additional employee I take on as a manager necessitates that I either spend less time and energy with one of my existing employees or I work more hours.

Why yes, I do believe developing and conducting an in-depth strength-and-conditioning program for 15 people requires more time and energy than for 12 people. Again, not controversial.

You used the word "burden".  2-3 additional players hardly creates a burden on the academic, strength & conditioning, and coaching staffs with the right planning in place. 

Do you honestly believe the presence of Hamilton and Tre have adversely impacted Nigel and Royce's growth on the court and in the weight room, for example?

Additionally, it all depends on individual context and player needs.  You used a real-life managerial example. I've had instances where a larger team was easier and more efficient to manage than a smaller team.  There are no absolutes.

This is high-level basketball.  Marquette can accommodate 13-15 scholarship players without it having an adverse impact on winning.

Quote from: Dish on Today at 02:43:02 PMI'm ok with Drew Dalman retiring. Chicago media is having a meltdown, but he was...alright?

It's not going to set back the franchise or anything, but unless you're breaking the bank for Tyler Linderbaum, you're probably not doing better this offseason.

I'm ok with Drew Dalman retiring. Chicago media is having a meltdown, but he was...alright?

Quote from: BCHoopster on Today at 02:38:56 PMJust trying to say, if you play 50 games starting in 7th, by the time they get to being seniors they have played almost 309 games, as a college coach who should be able to see if they are ready or not.

I saw Nigel play enough in high school to realize he was ready to shine as a frosh, hope the 2 kids are ready as well

Other guys are playing 309 games a well though.