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DomJamesToTheBasket

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Jim McIlvaine
« on: December 19, 2009, 03:06:35 PM »
McIlvaine is one of the best shotblockers in the HISTORY of basketball.  His natural talent can be taught as his ability was based on perfect positioning.  He is only 37!  Marquette needs to get him involved with Mbao and Otule. 
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2009, 03:22:33 PM »
He still works out with the team from time to time and has been for years.
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2009, 03:57:04 PM »
If I were Buzz,  I would be trying to get as much of Jim's time as possible.
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2009, 05:18:34 PM »
And they could definitely use the extra body now that they don't have Maymon. I think I saw him helping out Racine St. Cat's (his and my high school) my senior year when they won state for the first time in a while. Still, when I met him he talked about his body being fairly worn down, so I don't know how much he could help, but every bit would help.
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2009, 06:13:33 PM »
Quote from: goldeneagles09 on December 19, 2009, 05:18:34 PM
Still, when I met him he talked about his body being fairly worn down, so I don't know how much he could help, but every bit would help.

At 7'1", mobility can be fleeting.  I'm sure he can still play at 37 and with limited wear on his legs.  The thing is,  he doesn't need to play with the guys.  He can just teach.  Jim McIlvaine broke shotblocking records because of his fundamentals.

      
 
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2009, 06:49:56 PM »
Would be greeat if Jim could teach our bigs postion, anticipation, vertical leaps etc.  Wish Buzz would reel him in!
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2009, 07:13:53 PM »
I thought they didn't like each other....

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=12076.0
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2009, 08:15:51 PM »
Quote from: SaintPaulWarrior on December 19, 2009, 07:13:53 PM
I thought they didn't like each other....

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=12076.0

That situation was 100% on Buzz.  And I'm sure he would say so.  He was caught up in a moment.  I'm sure that Buzz and Jim have a solid relationship.
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2009, 09:01:06 PM »
Quote from: DomJamesToTheBasket on December 19, 2009, 08:15:51 PM
I'm sure that Buzz and Jim have a solid relationship.

And that's based on...  ?
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Re: Jim McIlvaine
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2009, 09:24:32 PM »
Quote from: mr.muskie on December 19, 2009, 09:01:06 PM
And that's based on...  ?

It is based on how I perceive their characters as genuinely nice people.  I have heard this about Buzz since he hit the spotlight,  but have not personally met him.  I have met Jim and he is an easy person to work with.  He is a really great guy.
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