Nunn Visiting

[Groin_pull]

Back to Nunn's visit. Is it odd that Buzz mentioned on Homer's show that a "really good player" was visiting the campus? I don't recall him ever doing that before. He must be feeling pretty confident.

[Benny B]

Hey... anyone can "leave" for the NBA anytime.  Doesn't matter how good you are, just as long as you're way better than Kyrie Irving.




With that tidbit, let me also express my opinion that the only way Vander, Todd or anyone leaves MU early is if they actually have a chance in being a first-rounder.  And if they do, 2012-13 is going to be one hell of a year.

[BCHoopster]

Hey... anyone can "leave" for the NBA anytime.  Doesn't matter how good you are, just as long as you're way better than Kyrie Irving.




With that tidbit, let me also express my opinion that the only way Vander, Todd or anyone leaves MU early is if they actually have a chance in being a first-rounder.  And if they do, 2012-13 is going to be one hell of a year.

I second that, both Mayo and Vander, have along way to making the league.  Even JWil.  That is why 2013 should be a banner year!

[CTWarrior]

A marked improvement in his outside shot and finishing ability (he already gets to the rim at will) would mean first round IMO.

To say that Blue needs a "marked improvement" to his outside shot is a colossal understatement.  By about the same ratio Rosanne Barr needs marked improvement physically to be as attractive as Kate Upton.  Not saying it is impossible, but I wouldn't put any money on it.

[Bocephys]

To say that Blue needs a "marked improvement" to his outside shot is a colossal understatement.  By about the same ratio Rosanne Barr needs marked improvement physically to be as attractive as Kate Upton.  Not saying it is impossible, but I wouldn't put any money on it.

Has JayBee weighed in on Kate Upton yet?  I'm not sure you can use her as a standard of attractiveness until he does.

[Lennys Tap]

To say that Blue needs a "marked improvement" to his outside shot is a colossal understatement.  By about the same ratio Rosanne Barr needs marked improvement physically to be as attractive as Kate Upton.  Not saying it is impossible, but I wouldn't put any money on it.

Well, he went from being someone we needed to sub out when other teams had to foul to being our best clutch free throw shooter so I don't think it's as unlikely as that.

[CTWarrior]

Well, he went from being someone we needed to sub out when other teams had to foul to being our best clutch free throw shooter so I don't think it's as unlikely as that.

I'm just saying that as of March 2012 he did not have a reliable open jump shot from even 5 feet, meaning that if in the course of half court offense if he took an open shot from 5 feet away he was much more likely to miss it than make it.  He has a very, very long way to go.  I agree with you that his foul shooting improved last season.

[Lennys Tap]

I'm just saying that as of March 2012 he did not have a reliable open jump shot from even 5 feet, meaning that if in the course of half court offense if he took an open shot from 5 feet away he was much more likely to miss it than make it.  He has a very, very long way to go.  I agree with you that his foul shooting improved last season.

I agree he has a long way to go, but players who are destined to always be bad shooters (see Dominic James) are usually horrible free throw shooters. That Blue improved dramatically there gives me hope.

[Lennys Tap]

Back to Nunn's visit. Is it odd that Buzz mentioned on Homer's show that a "really good player" was visiting the campus? I don't recall him ever doing that before. He must be feeling pretty confident.

Buzz's remarks struck me the same way. My fingers are crossed that the 2013 class will be MU's best in a long, long time.

[4everwarriors]

Upton must be walkin' on her heels or she'd likely face plant with every step and BeeJay would kick her to the curb with Carrie.

[Dawson Rental]

I believe that they are planning as if this upcoming year will be Vander's last year. He is high interest in NBA and will likely go that route following this year based on what I have heard.

Nubanese Basketball Association?

[MuMark]

I doubt Buzz is feeling all that confident

http://recruitingspotlight.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/nunn-hoping-uk-gets-involved-wants-to-visit-ucla/

Buzz's remarks struck me the same way. My fingers are crossed that the 2013 class will be MU's best in a long, long time.

[bobnoxious]

a high-major school and they’re what I’m looking for. I want an up-tempo style, a school where I can come in and play and a school that will help me develop.”


If you take this quote and put marquette as the opening word it still makes sense.  All Im saying is that there's s a chance

[MattyWarrior]

Thats the way it goes,must be nice to just sit back and choose your team.

[Earl Tatum]

PLEASE, PLEASE KENDRICK NUNN WEAR THE MARQUETTE COLORS.

[bamamarquettefan]

a high-major school and they’re what I’m looking for. I want an up-tempo style, a school where I can come in and play and a school that will help me develop.”


If you take this quote and put marquette as the opening word it still makes sense.  All Im saying is that there's s a chance

agreed, and as for a scholarship being available, when the #22 player in the country according to Rivals wants to visit, you know there will be a spot one way or the other.  Rivals technically has him as a 4-star because it's early, but if they keep him at #22 then he will be a Rivals 5-start - the second we've ever gotten (Vander Blue).

THey didn't have 5-stars yet when Doc came, did they?

[muhoops1]

Why, whenever we have a player who's just pretty good or shown some promise, do we immediately jump to "he'll probably leave early for the NBA"?

No Marquette player since Dwyane F'ing Wade has left early (and who before him?)! So pardon my doubt, but it is comical to start assuming any player on this roster is leaving early.

Doc Rivera dickhead.  Read a book

[GGGG]

Doc Rivera dickhead.  Read a book

If you are going to insult the guy for forgetting someone, it is probably best not to misspell "Rivers" in the process.

[GGGG]

PLEASE, PLEASE KENDRICK NUNN WEAR THE MARQUETTE COLORS.

I doubt Buzz is feeling all that confident

http://recruitingspotlight.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/nunn-hoping-uk-gets-involved-wants-to-visit-ucla/

And honestly, given this, I wouldn't doubt that Buzz looks at other options and cuts bait at this point.  However Buzz met the guy yesterday and probably has a better idea of where we stand than this article indicates.

[wildbillsb]

If you are going to insult the guy for forgetting someone, it is probably best not to misspell "Rivers" in the process.

You may wish to proofread for punctuation gaffes, as well.  Commas help to clarify one's meaning.

[GGGG]

You may wish to proofread for punctuation gaffes, as well.  Commas help to clarify one's meaning.

My use of the comma was proper but not mandatory.  It was setting off an introductory element from the rest of the sentence. 

[Blackhat]

i like where, this conversation, is going.

[bilsu]

a high-major school and they’re what I’m looking for. I want an up-tempo style, a school where I can come in and play and a school that will help me develop.”


If you take this quote and put marquette as the opening word it still makes sense.  All Im saying is that there's s a chance

I do not think we are a high major school in Nunn's mind. Only people here think we are high major. The difference between us and Kentucky comes down to the fact that Nunn would be a great get for us and chump change for Kentucky.

[Bocephys]

I do not think we are a high major school in Nunn's mind. Only peole here think we are high major. The difference between us and Kentucky comes down to the fact that Nunn would be a great get for us and chump change for Kentucky.

Exactly, though some may argue we are high major and Kentucky is elite.  The other difference between us and Kentucky is the amount of "scholarship" money available.

[Hards Alumni]

Exactly, though some may argue we are high major and Kentucky is elite.  The other difference between us and Kentucky is the amount of "scholarship" money available.

This exactly.