[Rosiak's Blog] Mbao leaves program

[CTWarrior]

I wish Yous all the best.  It was obvious to me that he was never going to be much help here, even if he put on weight, etc.  Absolute extreme upside was a few extra fouls and the occasional blocked shot.  This will be best for all concerned I imagine, as MU makes room for a more useful player and Mbao will move on to another school that will better utilize his particular talents.  With a year to recuperate and develop, he may be useful at a mid to low D1 school for his 3 remaining years of eligibility.

As for running a player off, all departures from a school are some combination of the coach not wanting the player there and the player not wanting to be there.  If Buzz made it clear that playing time was not coming and Yous decided to leave, was he run off or did he decide to leave?  The question would be what % was the player and what % was the university, and it seems like a pointless thing to conjecture about.

[HoopsMalone]

As for running a player off, all departures from a school are some combination of the coach not wanting the player there and the player not wanting to be there.  If Buzz made it clear that playing time was not coming and Yous decided to leave, was he run off or did he decide to leave?  The question would be what % was the player and what % was the university, and it seems like a pointless thing to conjecture about.

Very great way of putting.  That is the issue and you are right it is really hard to know when the line is drawn.

[Golden Avalanche]

This development shouldn't surprise any MU fan.

[77ncaachamps]

"Yous the man...for a while!"

We all Mbao to you.

[cheebs09]

We've been hearing this one for awhile and we are still hearing one other as a strong possibility.

Just curious. Have you heard something about a transfer from some inside source, or are you just talking about everybody on here talking about someone transferring?

[Blackhat]

Chicos just talks.

[Tigidal]

All the best Mbao... Yous just in a bit over your head.

[Blackhat]

All the best Mbao... Yous just in a bit over your head.

HEY OHHHH.

[thatman32]

I'd wait, no need to keep making changes when more are likely to come.   

What changes Chicos and who is leaving?  Man up and tell us since your acting like you know what is going on.  

[Tigidal]

HEY OHHHH.

"Wheird whild shtuff" this off-season.

[KipsBayEagle]

My belief is that this was a situation where Mbao wasn't willing to put in the work required for him to become a player at MU.  Or at very least there was a difference of opinion between him and Buzz as to his level of commitment to become the best he could be.  Wish the best to Yous, as with enough effort and work he seems to posses enough athletic ability to turn into a player.

??? 

[avid1010]

The article quotes Buzz as saying,  "We are disappointed that he has decided to continue his playing career elsewhere, but will support him through the transition process."  I found "disappointed" as an interesting choice of words...

[wadefan#1]

This was expected.

[muball]

sounds like "coach speak" in this case

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

The biggest red flag from day one was Stoneridge Prep. 

Did you bring this up when Dale Dabone signed Lazar? Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, MA is a cesspool.

[Blackhat]

Don't think Buzz will come out and say "You and your weak game Gets ta steppin Mbao  " in the official press release.

[MUfan12]

I wish Yous well.

Having heard that Buzz interview that was referenced earlier, it raised a red flag for me too. Reason being, a hand issue and a sprained knee should not keep someone out from January-May. Unless the docs mis-diagnosed, it sounds like a case of not keeping to the rehab schedule.

[GOMU1104]

Did you bring this up when Dale Dabone signed Lazar? Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, MA is a cesspool.

I believe Stoneridge Prep was on an NCAA watchlist of questionable prep schools.  I am not sure if Notre Dame Prep came under the same scrutiny, it very well could have, just not sure.

[brewcity77]

Can't say I'm surprised, but I am a bit disappointed. All the best to Yous, hopefully he'll find a program that suits him better.

[Canadian Dimes]

eh, maybe.  Remember a lot of what we say is heresay, but personally, I wouldn't be too surprised.

I wonder if I will be the only one waiting for the MR. HAYWARD (Canadian Dimes) post where he says he was wrong about Mbao being the next Thabeet, and the whole 'he just needs to add 25lbs.' and he is NBA lotto material.

I get the feeling that I shouldn't hold my breath.

hold it all you want....give the kid a couaple of years and 25 pounds and i stand by my original statement.  the kid has incredible athleticism for a kid that big.  he may have not have had the mental toughness or drive, we will never know.  

Any idiot like yourself can make comments like this after the fact.  Buzz clearly saw a tall athletic kid and chose to give him a chance.  i saw the same potential.  Any idiot can stay silent and then critique others comments after the fact.  you should be proud of yourself.  

[Mr. Nielsen]

Buzz said one of the incoming players is going to prep school, so MU might sign another player.

[Canadian Dimes]

My belief is that this was a situation where Mbao wasn't willing to put in the work required for him to become a player at MU.  Or at very least there was a difference of opinion between him and Buzz as to his level of commitment to become the best he could be.  Wish the best to Yous, as with enough effort and work he seems to posses enough athletic ability to turn into a player.

bingo...

[mosarsour]

It's too bad. He seemed like a good enough kid and well liked by his teammates. I'm with a lot of the others on the board that think that he wasn't willing to put in the work to become a high level BE player and therefore mutually decided to cut their losses. I hope he finds success wherever he ends up.

[GGGG]

It would be SOOOO cool if we could still get Noreen.

[crosscheck]

Now that yous is gone, Otule will see a lot of minutes this next year. It will be interesting to see if he has improved as much as buz has indicated to the media. We will need him.