Starters Vs. ASU

[CTWarrior]

But here the difference is going from a guy who is 6'6" to a guy who is 6'11".  I really don't know what the probability increase of winning the tip would be, but I would guess its around 75% increase of winning the tip for MU.

There is no way we're going from 25% to 100% with Fischer jumping center, or 0% to 75%.  The number is not 50%. 

The way you get two extra possessions is if you win the tap, there is another jump ball during the first half, and you close the first half with the ball and start the second half with the ball and finish the game with the ball.

[Nukem2]

I think Luke comes off the bench for a couple games to get his feet wet.

[WarriorInNYC]

There is no way we're going from 25% to 100% with Fischer jumping center, or 0% to 75%.  The number is not 50%. 

Agreed.  I put that number out there without even really thinking about that at all.  I wouldn't be surprised if it increased around 50%.  I think we have won one tip this year (I could easily be wrong on this)?  And this has been going against some pretty small teams.  When we start looking at the rest of our schedule, most teams have players that Anderson will not be able to win the tip against.

[tower912]

Total immersion.   Luke starts.  Luke, Juan, and STjr rotate equally at the 4-5.   If there is foul trouble, Sandy gets minutes at the 4.    Derrick, Duane, and Matt each play somewhere around 30 minutes each.   Sandy and JJJ go for around 15 each, with more possible for either if they get hot. 

[bilsu]

C Fischer
PF Taylor
SF Anderson
SG Carlino
PG Duane

Derrick will come in as soon as ASU presses us. It has greatly surprised me how Carlino does not want to bring the ball up against the press.

[CTWarrior]

I think Luke comes off the bench for a couple games to get his feet wet.

This is my guess, too.  He may get a lot of minutes, but I just get the feeling he'll start off coming off the bench first the first game or two.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

My bold prediction for the game is that Johnson is the stud of the game.  Arizona State was his best game last season and facing a team that turns the ball over a lot should play into his strengths.

[GOO]

I wouldn't start Fischer.  I'd bring him in at the media time out so that he gets some time against ASU's second string to hopefully allow him to do well and gain some confidence. 

If, on the other hand, he is going to be really nervous sitting waiting to come in, get him in there right away to get over it.  I'm sure Wojo has a handle on how he reacts and how he is feeling.

[wildbill sb]

S'pose ASU will work to get MU in foul trouble?

[VegasWarrior77]

Marquette is favored by 3.5 points and the over/under is 132.

[mu03eng]

I wouldn't start Fischer.  I'd bring him in at the media time out so that he gets some time against ASU's second string to hopefully allow him to do well and gain some confidence. 

If, on the other hand, he is going to be really nervous sitting waiting to come in, get him in there right away to get over it.  I'm sure Wojo has a handle on how he reacts and how he is feeling.

Not an attack on you, but as a high level D1 athlete, if he is too nervous to start...I'd question his motivation.  Get in there and get the job done!

[mu03eng]

C Fischer
PF Taylor
SF Anderson
SG Carlino
PG Duane

Derrick will come in as soon as ASU presses us. It has greatly surprised me how Carlino does not want to bring the ball up against the press.

I don't think you play the 3 guys we can use at the 5 at the same time.....same reason we didn't play Burton Taylor and Juan together.

It's going to be either Anderson or Taylor to start, I think Juan starts because of his defense and motor.  I think we start 3 guards and turn them over.

[brewcity77]

Brew, how can a team get as many as 2 more possessions when winning the tip?  I understand we could get one more, but how could we get 2?  Maybe I am missing something.

First half, win the tip, finish the half with the ball and the arrow. That's +1, and because of the possession arrow you start the second half with the ball. If you have the last possession of the game, that's +2.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Andrew Gruman says no Luke in the starting lineup.

https://twitter.com/AndrewGruman/status/545032344168448002

[NersEllenson]

My bold prediction for the game is that Johnson is the stud of the game.  Arizona State was his best game last season and facing a team that turns the ball over a lot should play into his strengths.

Nice work TAMU....

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[Tums Festival]

Not an attack on you, but as a high level D1 athlete, if he is too nervous to start...I'd question his motivation.  Get in there and get the job done!

Before tonight's game Fischer had all of 130 minutes of D1 experience. First game in your hometown in front of family and friends. He was nervous/rusty for all of one possession and ended up having a terrific game.