2021/22 roster

[hawk]

I noticed that coach Smart has an open scholarship since Garcia left.  I'm not sure why he wouldn't fil it with another big.  One of Wojo's issues was never having a full cupboard, Surprised after all the early activity that coach Smart hasn't filled his.  Anyone have any thoughts or concerns on this ?

[tower912]

He tried to land many other transfers.   He was unsuccessful.   12 is better than last year

[Its DJOver]

What is the quality of a player that is still available in August? Considering the pure amount of roster turnover from last year to this year, as was expected with a coaching change, my level of concern right now is zero.

[JakeBarnes]

I noticed that coach Smart has an open scholarship since Garcia left.  I'm not sure why he wouldn't fil it with another big.  One of Wojo's issues was never having a full cupboard, Surprised after all the early activity that coach Smart hasn't filled his.  Anyone have any thoughts or concerns on this ?

Ah yes, the bounty of 4 star bigs that are leftover in the 2021 class in August are numerous.

In this transfer environment, it makes sense to have a scolly free for a mid-year transfer that can benefit the team (or even a senior in HS from the 2022 class that wants to enroll early, see, Micah Etienne et al).

[Herman Cain]

Zaire Wade is still unsigned......

[hawk]

If Kauth is a "5"  and Lewis is a "4"  who is the most likely "4/5".  I just think you need a space eater.

[tower912]

Osa, OM-P, Itejere, Joplin

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

If Kauth is a "5"  and Lewis is a "4"  who is the most likely "4/5".  I just think you need a space eater.

I think Lewis may start at the 4 and Kuath at the 5, but my guess is that when Kuath goes to the bench, Lewis will slide over to the 5 and O-Max/Joplin will step into the 4. Their may be some limited situations where O-Max plays the 5 while Joplin plays the 4. I think Itejere is a redshirt candidate. I don't know what to make of Oso...could see him at the 4 or even the 3 in special defense-focused situations.

While Kuath is the only player who will look like a traditional center, this roster has 5 other guys who are 6'7" or taller and 3 of them are 215 or more.  Number of options in the post won't be a problem. Quality of options? Need to see.

[Dawson Rental]

Zaire Wade is still unsigned......

You know his Dad played center in HS....

[hawk]

It is difficult over the long run to offset brute force with speed and agility.  My fear is that MU will get overrun buy bigger stronger teams.

[tower912]

Same fear as last year.   More options this year.

[BCHoopster]

I would be concerned about more turnovers then being run overed,  curious if there is a point guard in the group that is becoming the leader?  Anybody seen practice yet?
Pretty quiet.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

It is difficult over the long run to offset brute force with speed and agility.  My fear is that MU will get overrun buy bigger stronger teams.

MU has one of the biggest rosters in the Big East this season

[tower912]

Worries:
1.   Experience
2.   Three point shooting
3.  PG play
4.   Still no slashing switchables

Not worries:

1.  Size
2.  Athleticism

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

It is difficult over the long run to offset brute force with speed and agility.  My fear is that MU will get overrun buy bigger stronger teams.

At 73 years old, I think George Thompson's best days are behind him. His speed and agility have declined to the point where he will get overrun by bigger and stronger teams.

Hopefully Shaka relies on players in their late teens and early 20's instead.

[hawk]

Good "brute force" reference.  At 70 I am familiar with "brute Force" George.  Perhaps Igadoro,if he bulked up some from last season, can be the "4/5" switchable.  I like Joplin as a "3"  Morsell and Elliot at "1" and "2" respectively Kauth and Lewis at "5" and"4" respectively.  I just thjink that a true "5" to support Kauth would be good.

[GOO]

Worries:
1.   Experience
2.   Three point shooting
3.  PG play
4.   Still no slashing switchables

Not worries:

1.  Size
2.  Athleticism

To the worries level, I'd add:
5.  Skill/Shooting (other than a couple of players).

To the No worries list I'd add:
3.   Attitude/Hustle (I see Shaka getting players to play positive and get after it).

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Worries:
1.   Experience
2.   Three point shooting
3.  PG play
4.   Still no slashing switchables

Not worries:

1.  Size
2.  Athleticism

My personal list:

Worries:
1. SHOOTING
*big gap*
2.   Experience
3.  PG play

Not worries:

1. Size
2. Athleticism
3. Defense

I wouldn't be surprised to see us lose several games where we held the opponent to 60 points or less.

[Dr. Blackheart]

My personal list:

Worries:
1. SHOOTING
*big gap*
2.   Experience
3.  PG play

Not worries:

1. Size
2. Athleticism
3. Defense

I wouldn't be surprised to see us lose several games where we held the opponent to 60 points or less.

Worries
1. Turnovers
2. Shooting
3. Health/depth including Covid

Not Worries
1. Strength and conditioning
2. Coaching
3. Defensive pressure

[The Equalizer]

Anyone know if Cameron Brown is a scholarship player?  He's listed on the roster page:

https://gomarquette.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2021-22?&sort=class

I recall a brief thread when he committed, but nobody was sure if he was a scholarship player or walk-on.  Did he use the 13th scholarship.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Anyone know if Cameron Brown is a scholarship player?  He's listed on the roster page:

https://gomarquette.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2021-22?&sort=class

I recall a brief thread when he committed, but nobody was sure if he was a scholarship player or walk-on.  Did he use the 13th scholarship.

I don't know for sure, but don't think Shaka used a scholarship on him. Dudes gotta be a walk on.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

He's a walk on. He may end up getting the last scholarship but I doubt it would happen until Spring semester. Don't know if other walk ons would get priority over him.

[MuggsyB]

There are a few worries but this is a transition year.  in the end we will surprise people in '21-22 and be on track to do some damage for the rest of the decade,
meaning  '22-23  through '29-30.