Jameel McKay

[Norm]

Has anyone been able to watch Jameel Mckay play this season? He seems to be having a great season at Indian Hills CC. He is averaging a double-double for the season: 18.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. He has scored in double figures every game, including 9 games with 20+ points and 2 games with 30+ points. He has 13 double-doubles out of 23 games played. He is also shooting 60% from the floor (although his free throw shooting is only at 55%).

He is listed as 6'8". If that height is true, and Otule stays next season, MU could have a 3-4 headed monster under the basket with Gardner, Otule, Taylor and McKay. That could be a really nice rotation, with 2 of them in at a time next year.

[keefe]

The future is bright my friends. Stay thirsty!

[Dawson Rental]

Has anyone been able to watch Jameel Mckay play this season? He seems to be having a great season at Indian Hills CC. He is averaging a double-double for the season: 18.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. He has scored in double figures every game, including 9 games with 20+ points and 2 games with 30+ points. He has 13 double-doubles out of 23 games played. He is also shooting 60% from the floor (although his free throw shooting is only at 55%).

He is listed as 6'8". If that height is true, and Otule stays next season, MU could have a 3-4 headed monster under the basket with Gardner, Otule, Taylor and McKay. That could be a really nice rotation, with 2 of them in at a time next year.

I believe that Jameel stated over the summer that he had grown and was now 6'9" or 6'9" and a half.

[LloydMooresLegs]

I don't know how he's playing, but based on his twitter feed, he may insomnia.

[JakeBarnes]

Asked the guy that runs the juco recruiting service about McKay. Said he is a high motor blue collar guy inside that fights for everything and is a good finisher. Used the actual words "love his play." I am really excited to see him in uniform next year.

[jsglow]

All good to hear.  Kind of funny, we have seemingly transformed from a team of 'mites' (Hoosier term) back in the Acker/Cooby era to a team with a solid low post originated offense.  What pleases me most is that Buzz has grown as a coach and can adapt his style to his talent.  Even this year I imploring our guys not to rush a quick inopportune shot for fear that a miss will result on a breakout on the other end. 

What's so much fun about college hoops is watching a coach evaluate his talent every year and then 'rebuild the house' as Buzz would say.  Looks like he'll have some damn good steel I-beams to work with next year.  Guess that means Vander will be the fancy kitchen with the Subzero fridge and the granite counter tops.  I still picture Davante as Mr. Awesome Man-Cave!   

[tower912]

If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay?    No minutes to be had up front.    Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?

[GGGG]

If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay?    No minutes to be had up front.    Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?

He's not going to redshirt and there will be plenty of minutes.  We will be short on experienced guards and can actually play big. 

[chapman]

If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay?    No minutes to be had up front.    Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?

Play him at the 4.  Unless he's bulked up it'll be the best position for him at this level.

[Newsdreams]

I believe that Jameel stated over the summer that he had grown and was now 6'9" or 6'9" and a half.

With or without shoes? 

[Stretchdeltsig]

I read McKay's quote too, that he had grown to 6'9+.  Hi stats this year are outstanding.  Can't wait for him to play for Marquette.  MU basketball continues to get better and better under Buzz!

[Markusquette]

I don't mind if Chris comes back.  He already plays fairly limited minutes, so it will be nice to have a true center with Davante and Jameel.  I think McKay can play alongside either of our big bodies too which will be nice.  Juan, Jamil and even Taylor can play the three.  I like our versatility in the front court next year.

[wesmat23]

I don't mind if Chris comes back.  He already plays fairly limited minutes, so it will be nice to have a true center with Davante and Jameel.  I think McKay can play alongside either of our big bodies too which will be nice.  Juan, Jamil and even Taylor can play the three.  I like our versatility in the front court next year.

I agree. Chris dosen't get all that many minutes this year. With him having foot problems I like the fact he plays limited minutes. In the long run it will benefit both him and the team this year and next if he comes back.

[Jay Bee]

If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay?    No minutes to be had up front.    Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?

"Redshirting" isn't an action. You can play him or not play him - your choice.

With regard to his 4 years of competition eligibility that would be fine - 2 years gone on his 5 year clock, so when he gets to MU he'll have 3 years to use 2 years of competition.

[esotericmindguy]

I'm wondering how a 6'9 200 point guy will fair down low. Is he face up type player? Taylor is a few inches shorter but weighs 30 more pounds. Trend blackledge was 190 pounds as a comparison, same height.

[Norm]

I'm wondering how a 6'9 200 point guy will fair down low. Is he face up type player? Taylor is a few inches shorter but weighs 30 more pounds. Trend blackledge was 190 pounds as a comparison, same height.

Trend was a shot blocker, who didn't put up the points that McKay does in JUCO.

[MU82]

If Otule returns, what do we do with McKay?    No minutes to be had up front.    Can you redshirt a JUCO transfer?

If he is good enough, and by what folks are saying he is, there will be plenty of minutes available for McKay.

[Markusquette]

I'm wondering how a 6'9 200 point guy will fair down low. Is he face up type player? Taylor is a few inches shorter but weighs 30 more pounds. Trend blackledge was 190 pounds as a comparison, same height.

It will be an adjustment for sure.  From what I've seen McKay plays inside and can hit some mid range jumpers as well.  He seems like a crafty player and isn't afraid to mix it up inside, so hopefully the weight isn't a deal breaker.