J3 Update

[JMcSteal]

Hey sorry but, wasn't there a spread sheet of how the incoming class was doing this year? If so where can I find it?

[CAGASS24]

These MPG projections are nice, but likely to see more of a guy disappearing one week or earning a bunch a minutes another based on practice and results during game play.  Buzz is going to have to be very creative (and I don't doubt he will) about pushing the right buttons for these kids next year to have them working for more and rewarding them for their improvement WHILE instilling a sense that their roles are for the betterment of the team (winning).  I think that was one of the main reasons he came out and said weeks ago that DWilson has earned a starting role but that he was sticking with cadougan.  IE, you can work work work and play well in practice more than anyone but even that might not put you on the floor as much as you'd like because I need you to be a spot PG right now b/c we need a certain level of play from our senior leader and PG cadougan - also lights a fuel under JC's rear and tells people that Buzz will be some level of loyal to you; DWill, by not making a stink, helps eveyone else realize that the most imp thing is the team's success - which I think helped Mayo/Taylor/Juan keep re-focusing.

[mug644]

I think this season is demonstrating the minimal importance of overall/average MPG is when it comes to a deep team coached by Buzz Williams. He's done a really effective job of playing guys based on matchups, on practice effort, and, most importantly, effectiveness within a game.

It's so easy to look at overall MPG, but I bet just about every guy on the team has a huge range, playing even 30+ minutes one game and less than 8 another. Sure, injuries and foul trouble affect that, but I'd say that it really comes down to whose numbers Buzz calls on given nights.

Back to the thread, I'm guessing that Buzz relies on the seniors next year but is able to help the newcomers find their way, get used to major college b-ball, and be ready for their years to come.

[avid1010]

Is it just me or are other people getting the feeling that he might be the stud of this class?

too bad they'll all be following buzz to texas

[jficke13]

too bad they'll all be following buzz to texas

happy trolling buddy

[MU82]

I think it's funny that we're talking about the problem of having too much talent next year!

[Hards Alumni]

I think it's funny that we're talking about the problem of having too much talent next year!

+1  Right on dude.  What a terrible problem to have!

[Dawson Rental]

I fully expect his freshman year averages to be similar to that line.

I really hope not.  I'm looking forward to seeing him in a MU uniform as a sophomore...