Juan Anderson

[Dawson Rental]

The concluding statement from his post on "Buckyville" is most telling,

 "Buzz is just despicable."

Lucas Anderson only seeks the truth.

This quote (especially the use of the word despicable) clearly reveals breadtree's real identify as Daffy Duck.

[real chili 83]

This quote (especially the use of the word despicable) clearly reveals breadtree's real identify as Daffy Duck.

http://www.soundboard.com/sb/Daffy_Duck_sounds

[GOO]

Because it's Bull Sh1t, Chico.

Keefe it isn't bull sht. In Madison they call it Bo-sht.
I still think half the crazys on this board are UW fans. Too bad more of them don't get banned. This board is too tolerant. They should get BOned now.  A purging of the BO crazys now!  Start with this fool who has been outed.

[MUHoopsFan2]

I actually think Juan projects more to the position that Lockett played last year...IOW Juan and Taylor can be on the floor at the same time.

Absolutely. Taylor and Juan would be great together with a lineup of Jameel and JuJuan or whoever is at point...

If just one of them can hit a jump shot he has a fabulous team to coach and watch play and grow if they can all play. Buzz has to be elated.
His coaching staff have a lot of versatile and talented switchable s to work and match up with any team on their schedule.
If they can all play and are healthy and there is a chemistry there mentally and emotionally and a toughness...look out.

And that is just on paper! But paper or names and hype doesn't mean much until you see them play and adapt to a higher level of comp.

But he has one of the best lineups to envy as a coach in the country outside of Kentucky...or maybe Kansas.

[MUHoopsFan2]

Vander's coming back, too.

And D Wade ... he's still got a year of eligibility left.

Wacky offseason. Never seen anything quite like it. It's unusual enough to have one player leave and then turn around and return, let alone two.

I'm looking forward to seeing how good Juan can become. He'll have his work cut out for him due to the skilled players who are ahead of him.*

And for all those calling for Steve Taylor to get big minutes next season, hope you're not also big Juan fans. They are pretty close to mutually exclusive, with Taylor having more potential IMHO.

Hold on here...with all due respect and for the sake of argument here, technically there is NO ONE AHEAD OF JUAN.. They need to get to the back of the bus...and start from the bottom.  

If you recall Juan was a starter much of last year which is why I am shocked that he even considered leaving in the first place!

Never run in fear of what is coming or what others do or say if that is what he did, because it sure seemed that way...It showed a lack of confidence in his game which he should never allow to come into the equation.

But no one is "ahead" of Juan nor should they be. That is pure speculation and assumption from you like there is something etched in stone already or deal made in advance.

Facts are facts...Juan is a very capable and talented young man himself and now he has starting experience on an Elite Eight team. 

Juan Anderson was and is a returning STARTER and upperclassman with 2 years in. If anything and that is the mindset and approach that Juan should or probably does have coming back.

You make this statement looking at names and what you think Buzz has promised a kid but he is from Texas, you will earn your time with Buzz and you will defend.

Juan defends. Plain and simple. This is not the NBA...where you play based on your salary or name and how many fans you put in the seats.

IMO...Juan has to be a candidate to start. I have no idea why he had decided to leave in the first place.

I love the mature decision he made to return and claim his spot and make some one take it from him not give it away.

That in turn makes  him a better player, Buzz a better coach and the guys around them as a better team as well.

Don't get this twisted, Vander's spot is the only spot open for a guy to come claim and that guy should be Todd Mayo. If it ends up being the JuJuan kid okay..so be it.

But Juan needs to come in and put that SF spot on lock, Jamil at PF and Gardner at C [I would actually start Mayo at PG] and JuJuan if he can play at SG.

[MUHoopsFan2]

I found it odd a few weeks ago when Buzz Williams had the team at the Milwaukee Brewers game to throw out the first pitch.  Juan Anderson was there with the team.  It was then that I thought we could see Juan Anderson back with the team. 

He's a great glue guy who will benefit from a healthy off season. Continuity between seasons w/ our team helps usher the habits and attitude to the new players that has built Marquette Bball to national prominence.

I'd like to offer a MUSCOOP virtual high five to Juan Anderson and Buzz! 

Remember right here on Hoop Scoop one of you made the comment that every year Buzz sends a kid home...to regroup?

Well maybe that guy was Juan Anderson's turn this year, and he has returned?

Juan never should have left in the first place unless if was a family matter or emergency. He is a returning starter.

I know that every team is different and every recruiting class and expectations is different but so what. Adapt. Adjust.

He has been through too much with the injury and then worked his way up to far to leave that on the table. Great kid too...and big time teammate.

But with his size at 6'6 and length and his ability to defend multiple positions, once he gets comfortable offensively like we saw Van do this year...look out.

If he wants to pursue basketball after his time is done here at MU I can think of no program in the country that is hotter then MU.

If you can play hard and tougher then anyone they will find a spot for you. Hang in there Juan! It's going to be ok...

[muarmy81]

ok.  I'll probably get dogged for this but I have to say it.  Juan is a great kid and I'm glad he's back but a "starter" who averages 2.7 points/game and 13 min/game isn't the missing piece to a final four run.  Heck, Todd Mayo, Davante, Jamil, and Derrick Wilson averaged more minutes per game than Juan last year and they weren't "starters".  Just because you start doesn't mean you're in there to finish the game, when it counts.

I think Juan will be a positive piece to this year's team but this 12/6 guy some of you are making him out to be I think is a bit of reach.  Could he be a Trent Lockett type player by his senior year? (7/5 a game)  Possibly.  We do have a lot of young talent coming in this year and next year could be more of the same.  Remember, it sounds like he didn't get very much interest from any high level teams when he did decide to transfer which is a part of the reason he returned.  Playing away from home for a top 25 team is much better than playing for an MVC, MWC, or WCC team.

[GGGG]

Remember right here on Hoop Scoop one of you made the comment that every year Buzz sends a kid home...to regroup?

Well maybe that guy was Juan Anderson's turn this year, and he has returned?

Juan's reasons for initially leaving were not basketball related.  Nor were they academically related.

Don't read too much into it.

[tower912]

ok.  I'll probably get dogged for this but I have to say it.  Juan is a great kid and I'm glad he's back but a "starter" who averages 2.7 points/game and 13 min/game isn't the missing piece to a final four run.  Heck, Todd Mayo, Davante, Jamil, and Derrick Wilson averaged more minutes per game than Juan last year and they weren't "starters".  Just because you start doesn't mean you're in there to finish the game, when it counts.

I think Juan will be a positive piece to this year's team but this 12/6 guy some of you are making him out to be I think is a bit of reach.  Could he be a Trent Lockett type player by his senior year? (7/5 a game)  Possibly.  We do have a lot of young talent coming in this year and next year could be more of the same.  Remember, it sounds like he didn't get very much interest from any high level teams when he did decide to transfer which is a part of the reason he returned.  Playing away from home for a top 25 team is much better than playing for an MVC, MWC, or WCC team.

I said 12/6.   A little optimistic, perhaps, but I won't back away from it.    My larger point is that with two more summers of working on his game, as well as finally hitting the weight room, when his senior season comes, and he is starting on a frontline of McKay and STjr,  he will do just fine.   He has already shown decent skills, a nose for the ball, great hustle and a great attitude.  In his 4th year under Buzz?    I love the idea of having a pair of versatile 6-7 guys next to a versatile 6'9 guy.

[WarriorInNYC]

I said 12/6.   A little optimistic, perhaps, but I won't back away from it.    My larger point is that with two more summers of working on his game, as well as finally hitting the weight room, when his senior season comes, and he is starting on a frontline of McKay and STjr,  he will do just fine.   He has already shown decent skills, a nose for the ball, great hustle and a great attitude.  In his 4th year under Buzz?    I love the idea of having a pair of versatile 6-7 guys next to a versatile 6'9 guy.

Agree, I've thought in his senior season, Juan could turn into the type of player that averages 8/6 but would be capable of dropping 18 on a quality opponent. Really think he's going to be a very talented role player as he continues to develop.

[The Lens]

Juan's reasons for initially leaving were not basketball related.  Nor were they academically related.

Don't read too much into it.

I've heard the same.  Sounds like he's a good family kid, looked to get closer to home and then realized that was not as necessary for his family as he thought.

[forgetful]

I said 12/6.   A little optimistic, perhaps, but I won't back away from it.    My larger point is that with two more summers of working on his game, as well as finally hitting the weight room, when his senior season comes, and he is starting on a frontline of McKay and STjr,  he will do just fine.   He has already shown decent skills, a nose for the ball, great hustle and a great attitude.  In his 4th year under Buzz?    I love the idea of having a pair of versatile 6-7 guys next to a versatile 6'9 guy.

I think 12/6 is perfectly reasonable.  Depends a bit on usage and tempo, but he is certainly capable of it.  A year in the weight rom and putting up 600 shots a day will be great for him.

I think the key for next year is getting reps with his shot and tightening up his handle a bit.  I see no reason he couldn't be an impact player for us next year.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

I think 12/6 is perfectly reasonable.  Depends a bit on usage and tempo, but he is certainly capable of it.  A year in the weight rom and putting up 600 shots a day will be great for him.

I think the key for next year is getting reps with his shot and tightening up his handle a bit.  I see no reason he couldn't be an impact player for us next year.

I agree.

He's not particularly weak in any area, and he still has good upside from a physical standpoint.

He just needs to lift weights and play a LOT of basketball (reps).

[muarmy81]

Anyone want to bet a case of beer on Juan averaging 12/6  in either his junior or senior seasons?   

[MU B2002]

Anyone want to bet a case of beer on Juan averaging 12/6  in either his junior or senior seasons?   

Such a hater.

[muarmy81]

Ha!  Thanks B.  You know me...doom & gloom! 

[denverMU]

Anyone want to bet a case of beer on Juan averaging 12/6  in either his junior or senior seasons?   

I'd take that bet but the last time I did the moderators of this site sent me a message telling betting is illegal and not allowed on this site.  Juan had legitimate family issues that have changed and allowed him to remain at MU.  I believe we will see significant improvement in his numbers the next two years and I can see him averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds either his junior or senior season.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Well, you basically outed Taveras Hardy as he was the only assistant named and in place on Collins' staff who would have been involved with Crawford....I am sure he appreciates you spreading this rumor.

And Taveras is already off to Georgetown after just accepting the NU assistant's job. JT III sees the conference membership is moving west and is looking to take advantage of that. I know GT in on Looney and Paul White.

http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-76188261/