Let the Speculation Begin: "I predict..."

[77ncaachamps]

I predict...Dominic James doesn't turn pro.   

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

I predict every assistant coach, other than Coach Rab, will leave town.

[mu_hilltopper]

Nah.  Sistching (sp) will stay.  He knew what he was getting into.  Bennie, who knows.  I'm going with they'll both stay.

[IAmMarquette]

The Brewers will win the NL central, and the Cubs will finish 4th.

[mu72warrior]

I pray he does go pro, plays like a chicken on crack! lots of physical talent but not much savy

[77ncaachamps]

Nice posts...but let's try and stick to the thread title! 

"I predict...Mbawkwe gains the sixth spot and averages 10 and 4 in his initial year."

[tower912]

.... that TC sees the personnel on hand, presses all over the court with his 6 quick guards, and that Hazel, Saunders, and Mbakwe combine for 16 points, 10 boards, 4 blocks, and we go to the elite 8.

[ecompt]

that is Mbawke and/or Saunders can play even a little, Dwight Burke will find very limited playing time next year. I also predict DJ will decklare for the draft, hire an agent, and wind up getting taken with the 61st pick.

[NYWarrior]

that is Mbawke and/or Saunders can play even a little, Dwight Burke will find very limited playing time next year. I also predict DJ will decklare for the draft, hire an agent, and wind up getting taken with the 61st pick.

Saunders wont take time from Burke.  he's an undersized 4 at best.

[MU10]

I predict Duke will still somehow be ranked as a preseason top 10

[ChicosBailBonds]

I predict one of the recruits won't make the team and one current player will not come back.  I also predict a pressing team but that scares me a bit for the NCAAs.  It worked for Arkansas years ago, but most teams need a half court offense for the post season.

I predict the same 10 guys will come here after losses and will hide in the shadows whenever we win in the fetal position unable to control their rage that we have won 20+ games again next year.

I predict we will wear Wade Nike shoes next season.

I predict Dominic James will explore the draft, but not sign with an agent and will not be taken thus returning for his junior season.

[Mayor McCheese]

that we go into the Kohl Center next year and beat Bucky by double digits

[77ncaachamps]

I predict Duke will still somehow be ranked as a preseason top 10

As much as I despise the Dookies, I must admit that McRoberts has some skills (enough to warrant a biased group of bkb writers to extol him) and Lance Thomas will be a monster.

Top 10? Nah. I predict a preseason ranking of #12.

[77ncaachamps]

I agree with you Chico.

I'll take AWAY the predict and make the solid balls statement: We will be Brand Wade next year.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

I predict a George Thompson bobble-head doll giveaway.

[NYWarrior]

I predict a George Thompson bobble-head doll giveaway.

I hope you are right. 

Good call

[Mayor McCheese]

can we get a Mike Kinsella bobble-head day.. that man is all neck, his head would bobble like no other bobble-head before.

[77ncaachamps]

I think a Dick Shaw bobblehead would be better: long neck, little head.

Kinda like putting a marble on a Miller Longneck.

[downtown85]

If DJ comes back, I predict a preseason top-20 ranking for MU

[only a warrior]

Downtown - if DJ comes back?  Just where do you think he is going given the performances he has shown during the second half of this season?  The CBA?  He is back and has a lot to prove to NBA scouts

[77ncaachamps]

With that said...

I predict the starting lineup:

G - DJ
G - McSteal
F - Wes
F - Fitz
C  - Barro

Next 5...

G - Cubillan
G - Christopherson
F - Hayward
F - Mbakwe
F - Saunders (who will beat out Burke)



Really am torn where Acker will go.

I predict that sometime by the summer, Daveed will pull a Karon and transfer.

[mu72warrior]

I predict dj will make even more unwise drives to the basket and be forced to make a crappy shot or wild pass next year. However, every now and then he will make a unbelievable play and make us all believe all the other garbage is O K

[mviale]

I think Mbakwe may steal Ooze's starting role and average 15.8 pts & 7.9 reb.

starters by Jan 08
James or Acker depending on Pro situation
Matthews
Mcsteal
Hayward
Mbakwe

Cube and fitz are first 2 off the bench.

[The Lens]

DJ is gone...at least one NBA Team will be seduced by his measurables

Sitching (sp) & a couple 2nd tier assts leave

Only 1 transfer

Preseason Top 25

MAUI Invite Champs

12-4 Big East, 2nd Rd Tourney loss.

[YoungMUFan4]

DJ will come back and will shoot much better

all assistants stay

1 transfer (trend)

Preseason Top 15

PMAUI Invite Champs

12-4 Big East, make it to the elite 8.

-mbakwe becomes the stud down low that we have been looking for and hazel suprises us with his toughness on defense.

starting lineup:

PG - James
SG - McNeal
SF - Matthews
PF - Mbakwe
C - Barro

Bench:
PG: Acker
PG/SG - Cubillan
SG/PG - Christopherson
SF/PF - Hayward
PF/SF - Fitzgerald
C/PF: Hazel
Redshirt: Saunders