Juan Anderson Senior Highlights

[Windyplayer]

http://tinyurl.com/4pnlytl

Holy crap.

[Untucked]

Reminds me of Jeremy Lamb. Looks really exciting!!

[willie warrior]

Anybody know what his season stats were, and did he play in the largest school division in california. Don't hear much about California BB in Midwest.

[chren21]

Anybody know what his season stats were, and did he play in the largest school division in california. Don't hear much about California BB in Midwest.

Great question. I would ask the same regarding D Wilson and Mayo. 

[mviale]

He plays in the Hayward league - very competitive.  They made it to the northern Cali finals, but were upset by De La Salle (beat them 60-42 prior to the upset).  His team is ranked 5th in the State.  They are well balanced, so he only averaged 17 ppg.  They are listing him at 6'7"

[Silkk the Shaka]

I can't wait to see all the threads on other boards titled "We need a guy like Juan Anderson!"

[NersEllenson]

Many feel Juan can be a VERY special player at MU.  His attitude, passion and enthusiasm toward Marquette are off the charts good.  With those traits in place, clear talent, and Buzz pushing him to his limit....Juan stands a GREAT chance at being an all-time great at MU.

The competition he plays against in Oakland, is very good.  It would come as no surprise to me if Juan sees 15-20 minutes next year.

Pretty exciting to think he and Todd Mayo are in the same class, with a very solid point in Derrick Wilson.  Pretty much have you 1,2 and 3 set up. 

[mviale]

Feels like a natural to replace Butler as a 2-3 with great positive attitude.

Next year cannot start fast enough.

[NersEllenson]

Feels like a natural to replace Butler as a 2-3 with great positive attitude.

Next year cannot start fast enough.

Buzz will have a lot of different looks he can throw at a team with the roster we've got for next year.  We will be very versatile, athletic, long, and can go to a power game with Devante on the block..

[Goose]

He looks much more athletic to me. I think are guys are athletic this season but not athletic enough to match up with top schools. This kids looks awfully good on the tape posted here. I realize it is highlight film but still pretty smooth.

[willie warrior]

Many feel Juan can be a VERY special player at MU.  His attitude, passion and enthusiasm toward Marquette are off the charts good.  With those traits in place, clear talent, and Buzz pushing him to his limit....Juan stands a GREAT chance at being an all-time great at MU.

The competition he plays against in Oakland, is very good.  It would come as no surprise to me if Juan sees 15-20 minutes next year.

Pretty exciting to think he and Todd Mayo are in the same class, with a very solid point in Derrick Wilson.  Pretty much have you 1,2 and 3 set up. 

I hope he does turn out special, but let's see him in action before the hosannas start flying.
I remember a post earlier this season that predicted Vander would be the best guard in MU history. Way too early for those kind of accolades, IMO

[brewcity77]

I'm trying hard to temper my expectations. He'll be a freshman, he doesn't have the recruiting ratings of some other prospects, we're deep enough that he doesn't need to play. Maybe YayAreasFinest just does a great job of mix tapes, but I try to watch a lot of mix tapes, especially guys we are in on, and he is the most impressive kid I've ever watched in these. His court vision and handle for a guy his size is insane. He looks like a legitimate point forward, reminiscent of Evan Turner, only with fancier passing. When he dunks, he is legitimately getting above the rim. The consideration that his biggest noted weakness was his 3-point shooting and it as become a strength his senior year is a testament to a great work ethic. Man, it's hard not to get excited about this kid.

If we didn't have so much talent and I saw this kid coming in, I'd expect him to be a starter and potential double-digit scorer as a freshman. He shows flashes of Evan Turner, Blake Griffin, and with rumors of him possibly sprouting to 6'9", it's scary to imagine what he might become. I'm still tempering my expectations, and only thinking he will give us about 2-5 minutes per game and not really contribute until his sophomore or junior year, but this just might be the best player Buzz has recruited so far. He looks scary good.

Of course, it's still just a mix tape.

[nycwarrior]

I'm with BrewCity on this one.

On one hand, we've seen what unrealistic expectations can do to set up an 18-yr-old for disappointment.

On the other hand, holy crap! His feel for the game seems extraordinary. He makes tough plays look easy with touch for passing and shooting combined with body control and smooth hops.

I think there are going to be some absolute battles at the AL every day. If everyone buys in and stays healthy Buzz will have the chance to really make guys earn their minutes.

In the other threads, several posters we outlining things they'd like to see from Buzz. One on my wish list would be finding a bit more PT for more of these guys.

[NYWarrior]

I'm trying hard to temper my expectations. He'll be a freshman, he doesn't have the recruiting ratings of some other prospects, we're deep enough that he doesn't need to play. Maybe YayAreasFinest just does a great job of mix tapes, but I try to watch a lot of mix tapes, especially guys we are in on, and he is the most impressive kid I've ever watched in these. His court vision and handle for a guy his size is insane. He looks like a legitimate point forward, reminiscent of Evan Turner, only with fancier passing. When he dunks, he is legitimately getting above the rim. The consideration that his biggest noted weakness was his 3-point shooting and it as become a strength his senior year is a testament to a great work ethic. Man, it's hard not to get excited about this kid.

This was fun to watch ... but let's manage those expectations   

[77ncaachamps]

My best friend lives in San Jose, is a lifelong MU fan, and has a freshman son playing varsity HS BB. He has seen Juan in person, play 4 times this year.

He said "think Jimmy Butler, with even more athleticism". Juan's HS team is blessed with D1 palyers, and has played with maturity, and evidencing of good coaching, and heads up play. My buddy thinks he sees enough in Juan to justify some PT already next year, at MU--do you agree?

As a Bay Area alum, I've seen him play once. Butler doesn't fit, more like Fulce because he rangy, can hit the shots and take it to the hole. He plays within the team and doesn't take over the game as a ballhog. THAT element is going to help him at MU.

[BCHoopster]

As a Bay Area alum, I've seen him play once. Butler doesn't fit, more like Fulce because he rangy, can hit the shots and take it to the hole. He plays within the team and doesn't take over the game as a ballhog. THAT element is going to help him at MU.

Since you seen him play, where will he fit next year, is he a small forward or big guard, can he rebound
or does he play totally outside?  Does he play better with the ball in his hand?  More importantly, does
he play D?

[MU_Iceman]

Whatever he "is", I absolutely love the spin move and the no-look passes...this kid's court vision is tremendous...

[Badgerhater]

Unless he simply blows up into something spectacular, playing 8-10 minutes a a BE game as a freshman would be an exceptional contribution for Mr. Anderson.  Bottom line:  if he can play D, he will see the floor.  If not, he won't see it until he does.

I think many of us MU fans have had their concept of how many minutes a frosh (not included one and done types) should play skewed by the three amigos and hayward.  They got starter minutes immediately because there were so few options around them.  MU no longer has that problem and minute distribution will adjust accordingly.

[BCHoopster]

Agreed, if he gets 10 minutes a game, that would be about right, if more, you
really then have a good freshman.

[DJO's Pump Fake]

his spin moves are insane

[DJO's Pump Fake]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Fm5wedH8E&NR=1

[APieperFan3]

First thing I thought of as well.  Kind of nice that a HS in California wears MU style uni's.

I believe I remember one of his tweets saying how he got to design his High School's jersey...and designed them after Marquette (after he commited).

[willie warrior]

I believe I remember one of his tweets saying how he got to design his High School's jersey...and designed them after Marquette (after he commited).

Sort of like Bo Ellis designing MU uniforms back in the day.

Bring back the "bumblebees", although I do not think Bo designed those!

[wojosdojo]

I believe I remember one of his tweets saying how he got to design his High School's jersey...and designed them after Marquette (after he commited).

I was wondering why they look SO similar. Juan really seems to be falling into the Marquette family.

[MUMac]

Sort of like Bo Ellis designing MU uniforms back in the day.

Bring back the "bumblebees", although I do not think Bo designed those!

Bo did not design the bumblebee, although his design is also illegal per the NCAA.  His was the first untucked jersey's, buttercup yellow at home and light blue on the road.  Bo liked those as his jersey was always untucked and he was messin' with his junk on every free throw.  I don't think anyone wanted to rebound after that.