JJJ confirms that he is staying at MU

[GooooMarquette]

Low trajectory, but he had classic form on the jumper.

Most people I know consider the angle of release part of the form.  Guess we'll have to disagree.

[mattyv1908]

I think you are right. As is the case with Burton -- and many other young college players -- JJJ needs to get better at basic defense. But as is the case with Burton, JJJ's quickness and anticipation led to many deflections and steals -- which we needed far more of last season and will need far more of this year.

Even if Derrick and Jake were as good defensively as Buzz claimed, they did not cause the kind of turnovers that result in fastbreak layups, one of the main reasons we struggled to score.

Who cares if they could create turnovers if they couldn't finish?

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Who cares if they could create turnovers if they couldn't finish?

Because it's all about DEFLECTIONS !!!!!!

[NersEllenson]

JJJ has speed quickness anticipation and court vision. He needs consistent minutes to take advantage of his skill set . I think he will do well in he new regime.

Agree...Buzz was a disaster last year.  Same will hold true for Dawson if he gets consistent minutes and doesn't have to worry about 1 missed shot, or 1 turnover resulting in the horn.  Excited to see what Duane can bring to the mix next year.  Team excites me and excited to see what Wojo comes up with...but see a lot of potential with:

Dawson/Duane
Mayo
JJJ
Burton
Fischer (come January)

Rebounding is going to be the challenge for next year's team..hopefully Fischer can provide that...and Deonte get after it down low as well.  Juan and Derrick play energy minutes off the bench...and keep riding them if playing well..otherwise spot duty.

[MarquetteDano]

Rebounding is going to be the challenge for next year's team..hopefully Fischer can provide that...and Deonte get after it down low as well.  Juan and Derrick play energy minutes off the bench...and keep riding them if playing well..otherwise spot duty.

The entire key for rebounding next season is Taylor.  If he doesn't average 7+ boards a game next year we are going to get clobberred on the glass.

[77ncaachamps]

As long as it works it doesnt really matter.

Ask Shawn Marion.
Or JKidd.

[VegasWarrior77]

The Pancake Jumper as Eddie Doucette used to call it.

Bobby Dandridge had the pancake jumper:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/29557039.html

Dandridge became well-known for his signature "pancake jumper," a phrase coined by former Bucks radio announcer Eddie Doucette, who served as co-emcee for the ceremony Friday.

[NersEllenson]

The entire key for rebounding next season is Taylor.  If he doesn't average 7+ boards a game next year we are going to get clobberred on the glass.

Great point...sadly...I forgot about Steve when I made my post....guess as a result from Buzz basically "redshirting" him last year!

[Dawson Rental]

All I know is that he was a mouse until he got into the PED cabinet.

PED's?  No..... look at our cute dog we have!!! 

[TX_AZ_Warrior]

All I know is that he was a mouse until he got into the PED cabinet.

Just need to make sure the drug test is handled right this time.

[Dawson Rental]

Because it's all about DEFLECTIONS !!!!!!

Wrong coach.

[We R Final Four]

IIRC--the reason for Junior Bridgemans flat shot was he was an outdoor baller who also was a shooter. So, in order to not have to 'play the wind' he shot a line drive....effectively I might add.

[Windyplayer]

The entire key for rebounding next season is Taylor.  If he doesn't average 7+ boards a game next year we are going to get clobberred on the glass.

JJJ can be a decent rebounder at the 3 or even the 2. Obviously, can't depend on it, but he can put a little make-up on the blemish.

[keefe]

Because it's all about DEFLECTIONS !!!!!!

deflections to paint touches to wins

[rocket surgeon]

Bridgeman's shot was incredibly flat.  My recollection was that he explained this was the result of learning to shoot in a tiny gym with low ceilings (think maybe Gary or East Chicago, Indiana?).

He made lots of shots...but his form was FAR from classic.

heard the same story.  was going to post until i saw yours.  junior, in the toaster, grabs the rebound, brings the ball up past the cyclops and pulls up for the pancake jumper...bango!!!

[ChicosBailBonds]

We'll see about Mayo

I had heard long ago something like this was in the works, but it was going to be a transfer, not going pro.  More to the story....somewhere LW is having a chuckle.

[humanlung]

As long as he's not chuckling in an office at MU, I'm good with it.

[Lennys Tap]

...somewhere LW is having a chuckle.

Anybody who gets a chuckle out of this is a total a-hole.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Anybody who gets a chuckle out of this is a total a-hole.

Right on the money! An a-hole in the 99th percentile of a-holes. One of those insecure self-congratulatory types.

[NickelDimer]

As long as he's not chuckling in an office at MU, I'm good with it.

Exactly.  I'm having a chuckle at LW having a chuckle at this.  He sucks

[keefe]

Exactly.  I'm having a chuckle at LW having a chuckle at this.  He sucks

You might be chuckling at the thought of LW chuckling but the litmus test is whether Scoop's Buckchuckler is chuckling at your chuckling at the thought of LW chuckling. I chuckle at the very thought

[NickelDimer]

You might be chuckling at the thought of LW chuckling but the litmus test is whether Scoop's Buckchuckler is chuckling at your chuckling at the thought of LW chuckling. I chuckle at the very thought

That made me chuckle

[ChicosBailBonds]

Anybody who gets a chuckle out of this is a total a-hole.

LW had the task of looking out for the MU athletic department in general, this continues to be lost on you and others.  This should have happened a long time ago.  Risk assessment, which LW got.  You keep viewing it through your Buzz eyes, while LW was looking at it through MU eyes.  I'll take that type of a-hole any day of the week, because that's a longer term, strategic view and not a short term, win now view.  There are chances and there are chances worth taking.  You don't have to take every chance, every reach. 

You just don't have all the details....there's a reason why almost 3 months ago I had my sincere doubts he was back.

Carry on.

[MU82]

LW had the task of looking out for the MU athletic department in general, this continues to be lost on you and others.  This should have happened a long time ago.  Risk assessment, which LW got.  You keep viewing it through your Buzz eyes, while LW was looking at it through MU eyes.  I'll take that type of a-hole any day of the week, because that's a longer term, strategic view and not a short term, win now view.  There are chances and there are chances worth taking.  You don't have to take every chance, every reach. 

You just don't have all the details....there's a reason why almost 3 months ago I had my sincere doubts he was back.

Carry on.

Trying to recall ... did you even hint in the past 3 months that you thought there was a real good chance Mayo would leave?

Not saying you did or didn't. Just wondering.

[wadesworld]

Trying to recall ... did you even hint in the past 3 months that you thought there was a real good chance Mayo would leave?

Not saying you did or didn't. Just wondering.

Was it a possibility 3 months ago?  Yup.  Did coach Wojo and Todd know 3 months ago that Todd would not be playing next season?  Nope.