We Need a Big

[Otule's Glass Eye]

I like where your head is at, but we're up against Cuse, UConn, Pitt, Gonzaga, Mizzout and IU among others thus far for his services.  It's not like we're up against Illinois St., DePaul, and Bradley.  'Twould be quite the recruiting coup if he signs here.  Would love it if that happened.

Out of those I would say our program is better than everyone except Cuse and IU, and yeah I know what you mean, it's not like we're battling powerhouses Bradley, Northern Illinois and UWM for the likes of Sam Dekker.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Why are you saying our program is not as good as cuse and IU?

[LloydMooresLegs]

Why are you saying our program is not as good as cuse and IU?

He didn't say that; he said MU's program was better than the other schools without conceding that Cuse and IU programs were better.

[Sunbelt15]

Long term we do need another big. But for 2013 we could still use another guard. I just don't feel like a back court of Derrick Wilson, Todd Mayo, Jake Thomas, and three freshmen is the type to challenge for a NC, though our front court is good enough.

The way everyone talks about JJJ, I thought he would fill Vander's role easily, with better shooting.

[Skatastrophy]

The way everyone talks about JJJ, I thought he would fill Vander's role easily, with better shooting.

Freshmen usually come with a lot of hype that they have trouble living up to.  Never expect a frosh to get a lot of playing time.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Freshmen usually come with a lot of hype that they have trouble living up to.  Never expect a frosh to get a lot of playing time.

I agree, very rarely does a freshman live up to expectations. I don't expect JJJ to make up for most of Vander's production, rather Todd. I expect Todd to average somewhere from 10-12 PPG and JJJ somewhere from 5-7.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I agree, very rarely does a freshman live up to expectations. I don't expect JJJ to make up for most of Vander's production, rather Todd. I expect Todd to average somewhere from 10-12 PPG and JJJ somewhere from 5-7.

Reasonable.

[willie warrior]

Reasonable.

I expect Todd and Otule to matriculate when they are receiving Medicare.

[MU82]

Best big looking at us for 2014 is top 25 player Goodluck Okonoboh, and we're better than the majority of the schools he's looking at. We also will have considerable PT available at the 5 after Oxtule are gone after next season. It could also help us with Looney if we get him, as he won't feel as pressured to play in the post with Okonoboh there.

Wonder who would win a battle between Goodluck Okonoboh and God'sgift Achiuwa.

[mr.MUskie]

Paint Touches tweeted that MU is showing interest in 6'11 Myles Turner, a 4-star C from Texas (2014).

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Myles-Turner-134245

[Markusquette]

Looks like Turner can shoot pretty well for his size.

[JakeBarnes]

Looks like Turner can shoot pretty well for his size.

Projected 2015 lineup

Point Center: Turner
Combo Guard: Dwill Jr.
SG: JJJ
SF: Deonte
PF: Jameel

[brewcity77]

Projected 2015 lineup

Point Center: Turner
Combo Guard: Dwill Jr.
SG: JJJ
SF: Deonte
PF: Jameel

McKay will graduate at the end of the 2014-15 season.

[Lighthouse 84]

Projected 2015 lineup

Point Center: Turner
Combo Guard: Dwill Jr.
SG: JJJ
SF: Deonte
PF: Jameel SJT, Jr.  fify

[mr.MUskie]

McKay will graduate at the end of the 2014-15 season.

Put him on the Otule plan.

[brewcity77]

Put him on the Otule plan.

I think McKay plans to be on the Crowder plan. Two years here then on to the NBA.

[Jay Bee]

Looks like Turner can shoot pretty well for his size.

His defense is good, looooong. Offensively he's got a ways to go, but should improve a lot.

First game of the night Friday was Kevon vs Turner. Buzz was on hand.

[JakeBarnes]

A friend of mine who coaches a U17 team really likes O'Meara's game.

But the rumor has it he is going to Creighton (Law Professor joke...O'Meara= marquette law professor, O'Mara= basketball player)

[Sunbelt15]

I think McKay plans to be on the Crowder plan. Two years here then on to the NBA.

Only if he has Jae's energy. I hope so.

[JakeBarnes]

Only if he has Jae's energy. I hope so.

The book on Jameel is that he is a high motor guy that is always around the ball near the basket.  I think he's got the right drive.