Quote from: MU82 on Today at 10:54:51 AMShaka wasn't worried about giving James and Stevens too much playing time against Valpo. Stevens played the final 20 minutes, 43 seconds; James played the final 17 minutes, 51 seconds.

Agreed with that.  Hope he sticks with it against Wisconsin. 

Quote from: willie warrior on Today at 10:11:16 AMLikely 2 of the best jump shooters on the team, Nash and Militec are redshirting.

That's fine.  You'd find a way to complain about a different aspect of their game if they weren't.

Quote from: Mu8891 on Today at 10:46:01 AMOne - not trying to argue... just curious...

How do you know MU " has the money "?  cuz it sure seems like they don't.

** I don't expect you to give us names, etc, but just some idea **

Why doesn't it 'seem' like they don't?

Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on Today at 10:44:52 AMStuff like this is going to be hard to compete with.

https://x.com/i/status/1996958872519520426

You're confused.  $20m per year to spend on players.  Plus they have a football team.  And that money is going to the athletic department.  It can be disbursed as it sees fit.

Quote from: Shooter McGavin on Today at 10:45:21 AMStevens looks like he knows what he is doing out there.  Plays with poise and so far decisiveness.  He takes open shots with confidence (doesn't seem to hesitate when open) and drives with purpose.  Plays defense as well. 

He needs more time.  He is another potential alpha in addition to Chase and Nigel. I'm sure Shaka is worried that too much playing time and a few mistakes could hurt a young players confidence.  But hopefully he is just one of those kids who can handle it (a true future leader).

Shaka wasn't worried about giving James and Stevens too much playing time against Valpo. Stevens played the final 20 minutes, 43 seconds; James played the final 17 minutes, 51 seconds.

Quote from: jfp61 on December 03, 2025, 10:42:27 AMLol no we are not.

Zaide, James, and Stevens should be guys off the bench. Sean (even when healthy) isn't good.

That back court is dire. Even if james is better than we thought he would be. 

James and Stevens because they are freshman should be off the bench.  But they have talent and should start on this team.  No other options, which I think is your point.

If you think they are not good enough to be starters at some point in their careers, then MU is in real trouble. 

Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 10:31:21 AMWhat was he saying regarding Hamilton?

I don't want to pile on the kid but there's a definite disconnect between what we're seeing as well as the analytics vs. what Shaka is seeing. 

Aside from his size, I don't see how his play is any more deserving of minutes than what we're seeing with Owens.

Necessity.  Someone has to play.  I also think a lot of people forget how not great Oso was until his Junior year. 

Both hands tied behind our back? No wonder our shooting sucks!

One - not trying to argue... just curious...

How do you know MU " has the money "?  cuz it sure seems like they don't.

** I don't expect you to give us names, etc, but just some idea **

Stevens looks like he knows what he is doing out there.  Plays with poise and so far decisiveness.  He takes open shots with confidence (doesn't seem to hesitate when open) and drives with purpose.  Plays defense as well. 

He needs more time.  He is another potential alpha in addition to Chase and Nigel. I'm sure Shaka is worried that too much playing time and a few mistakes could hurt a young players confidence.  But hopefully he is just one of those kids who can handle it (a true future leader).