JJJ confirms that he is staying at MU

[Celtic Truth]

Its official, JaJuan Johnson said he is staying at Marquette. I saw him out last night, had a great conversation with him and he told me he is staying. He likes Wojo a lot and he's really excited about the future.

Believe it or not but this is THE TRUTH

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Its official, JaJuan Johnson said he is staying at Marquette. I saw him out last night, had a great conversation with him and he told me he is staying. He likes Wojo a lot and he's really excited about the future.

Believe it or not but this is THE TRUTH

What else did he have to say? What does he like about Wojo?  Did he say anything else about the other teammates?

[Celtic Truth]

He said he thinks Wojo is a straight up guy, and he brings a new positive attitude to the program. And he has a lot of energy and is ready to get things rolling. I also told JJJ that Buzz screwed him this past year by not playing him, and he obviously seemed to agree. I said that this upcoming year Todd is going to get a lot of minutes at the 2guard but there should be consistent minutes at the 2 and 3 for JJJ. He agreed, he thinks Todd deserves to play a lot of consistent minutes, but JJJ thinks he'll get steady time. And his junior and senior years he'll step right into the starting spot and play big minutes.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

He said he thinks Wojo is a straight up guy, and he brings a new positive attitude to the program. And he has a lot of energy and is ready to get things rolling. I also told JJJ that Buzz screwed him this past year by not playing him, and he obviously seemed to agree. I said that this upcoming year Todd is going to get a lot of minutes at the 2guard but there should be consistent minutes at the 2 and 3 for JJJ. He agreed, he thinks Todd deserves to play a lot of consistent minutes, but JJJ thinks he'll get steady time. And his junior and senior years he'll step right into the starting spot and play big minutes.

I dont think its a good idea to put those thoughts into his head. Let Wojo talk to him about playing time.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

I dont think its a good idea to put those thoughts into his head. Let Wojo talk to him about playing time.

Don't worry about it.  He knows Wojo is boss.  It would have been interesting if Celtic Truth would have told him to work on his defense.  That would have been hilarious. 

[BCHoopster]

I dont think its a good idea to put those thoughts into his head. Let Wojo talk to him about playing time.

JJJ, needs to worry about one thing this summer, improvement, gain 15 lbs., get stronger as MU will be playing small next year.  I see Mayo playing the 3, not quick enough to play the 2.  I like
to see Dawson and Wilson playing together, of course, the wild card is Hill.  I can see a 3 guard line-up next year as the only bigs are Taylor and Burton, I see them both playing 20 minutes next year.  If you play them together, there will be not bench as of right now, I forgot Juan, but I have to see great improvement before I see him playing.  Hope it happens.

[NotBuzzWilliams]

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

JJJ, needs to worry about one thing this summer, improvement, gain 15 lbs., get stronger as MU will be playing small next year.  I see Mayo playing the 3, not quick enough to play the 2.  I like
to see Dawson and Wilson playing together, of course, the wild card is Hill.  I can see a 3 guard line-up next year as the only bigs are Taylor and Burton, I see them both playing 20 minutes next year.  If you play them together, there will be not bench as of right now, I forgot Juan, but I have to see great improvement before I see him playing.  Hope it happens.

How small are we going here?  6'4 Burton at the 4 spot and Mayo at the 3?  There's not enough 3 point firepower to go that small when you have Wilson out there. 

[Celtic Truth]

Some people quickly forgot the type of talent that JJJ has. There was a reason he was #27 in the ESPN top 100, and the #3 SG in the country. He does need to get stronger, and refine his jumper over the summer but he has amazing potential. His confidence was clearly shook by Brent, and his minutes were amazingly inconsistent. He would go from a starter, to a bench player, to someone who didn't play at all, it was ridiculous. He should be as happy as anyone that Brent is gone, and hopefully this year he shows what he is capable of.

[ChicosBailBonds]

We'll see about Mayo

[mr.MUskie]

We'll see about Mayo

Europe?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

From what I have heard, yes JJJ is staying.

However, do I believe this story for second?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

We'll see about Mayo

Not sure what you are hearing. I'm hearing the exact opposite

[ChicosBailBonds]

Not sure what you are hearing. I'm hearing the exact opposite

PM

[keefe]

I dont think its a good idea to put those thoughts into his head. Let Wojo talk to him about playing time.

"Why the hell am I sitting, Coach?? Celtic Truth told me I would be playing, you sonuvabitch!"

[NickelDimer]

I dont think its a good idea to put those thoughts into his head. Let Wojo talk to him about playing time.

Lol

[MU82]

How small are we going here?  6'4 Burton at the 4 spot and Mayo at the 3?  There's not enough 3 point firepower to go that small when you have Wilson out there. 

This is an excellent point. Most teams that go with four guys who stand 6-5 or less do so to spread the court for their 3-point shooters. We lost the 3-point battle badly in almost every game last season. That, along with an almost complete absence of steals converted to fastbreak hoops, doomed our offense and torpedoed our season.

Now, Duane was a 55% shooter from 3-point range in high school and JJJ obviously could fill it up, too. Mayo has his moments. Put that together with Burton, who showed surprising range in his few trey attempts and Fischer, who supposedly can be a stretch-4, and maybe there's more there than we've seen to date. Even Taylor occasionally had been willing to take the top-of-the-key "Lazar & Jae 3."

Yet another in the long list of "We'll see" factors entering next season.

If this is accurate about JJJ definitely returning -- and we have no reason to think it isn't -- that's great news.

[GOO]

For people that really know something, does Wojo change JJJ's shot?  The form is so terrible.  Or, do coach's just go with what they got if they hit a reasonable amount?

I think it would benefit him to change his shot to at least not release low from the side.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

For people that really know something, does Wojo change JJJ's shot?  The form is so terrible.  Or, do coach's just go with what they got if they hit a reasonable amount?

I think it would benefit him to change his shot to at least not release low from the side.

As long as it works it doesnt really matter.

[MU82]

For people that really know something, does Wojo change JJJ's shot?  The form is so terrible.  Or, do coach's just go with what they got if they hit a reasonable amount?

I think it would benefit him to change his shot to at least not release low from the side.

Did John Wooden, who knew a thing or two about coaching, change Keith (now Jamaal) Wilkes' shot? If it ain't broke ...

[Coleman]

Were you also the source for #donedeal?

[The Lens]

FIXED THE SUBJECT LINE.

[frozena pizza]

For people that really know something, does Wojo change JJJ's shot?  The form is so terrible.  Or, do coach's just go with what they got if they hit a reasonable amount?

I think it would benefit him to change his shot to at least not release low from the side.

I doubt it.  I'm a Wolves fan and always cringe at Kevin Martin's ugly jumper.  He said that coaches have always tried to change it but he stuck with what was comfortable to him.  He's a 39% 3 pt shooter and 89% from the line.  I wouldn't want him to tinker with it too much and would say the same for JJJ.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I doubt it.  I'm a Wolves fan and always cringe at Kevin Martin's ugly jumper.  He said that coaches have always tried to change it but he stuck with what was comfortable to him.  He's a 39% 3 pt shooter and 89% from the line.  I wouldn't want him to tinker with it too much and would say the same for JJJ.

Jerel's was ugly too, and he went from a 28% three point shooter to a 40% three point shooter his senior year. Reggie Miller's wasn't textbook either. I think JJJ just needs to build some more strength and shoot it with confidence and he should be fine.

[PGsHeroes32]

I doubt it.  I'm a Wolves fan and always cringe at Kevin Martin's ugly jumper.  He said that coaches have always tried to change it but he stuck with what was comfortable to him.  He's a 39% 3 pt shooter and 89% from the line.  I wouldn't want him to tinker with it too much and would say the same for JJJ.

Agreed. If they make them you leave it be. Kevin Martin knew how to get the ball in the hoop and that was the objective, good form is just a plus.

Shawn Marion had years of success you will never teach a kid to shoot like that.