A reason to be more impressed with Gardner....

[tower912]

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-draft-measurements/?page=&year=2014&source=All&sort2=DESC&draft=0&pos=0&sort=

And another reason he will not make the league.    6'6.75 w/out shoes.
Jamil 6'6 w/out shoes. 

[Les Nessman]

He's also the heaviest player there.

[EnderWiggen]

He's also the heaviest player there.

all muscle

[keefe]

He's also the heaviest player there.

100% Prime Beef

[Sir Lawrence]

Can't wait to see his vertical #.

[tower912]

Measured in centimeters while everyone else is measured in inches.   

[Lennys Tap]

100% Prime Beef

Definitely has some "marbling" but the bone in ribeye is the tastiest of steaks.

[WarriorFan]

For "Body Fat" it should just say "yes"

[Jay Bee]

Big Sheesh playing back home...

https://twitter.com/JBBauer612/status/456990212854267906

@JBBauer612
Davante Gardner & Jamil Wilson played vs each other tonight & lead their respective teams w/18 each. DG's team wins 79-77. #mubb

9:58pm · 17 Apr 14 · TweetDeck

[JWags85]

Drew Crawford is 6'5 without shoes?  Damn.  I think he's a bit slow to play in the league, but damn he has great size for a combo guard, considering how thick he is.

[TealOnly]

Id like to see Heavy D do the shuttle run.

[77ncaachamps]

How far is Blacksburg from Portsmouth?

Any Bert sightings?

[Hards Alumni]

Drew Crawford is 6'5 without shoes?  Damn.  I think he's a bit slow to play in the league, but damn he has great size for a combo guard, considering how thick he is.

Yeah, and unfortunately for him, speed and quickness is what matters most in the NBA... especially if he plans to guard anyone.

[Lighthouse 84]

Davante's not fat.  He's just hot. 

[SaintPaulWarrior]

Davante's not fat.  He's just hot. 

You got it.  I love that quote.

[MU B2002]

https://twitter.com/mikebroeker/status/457711154458939392

Twitter tracker

Gardener PIT MVP.

[madtownwarrior]

Nice Wilson and Gardner 1st teamers at the PIT but Buzz leads them to a 17-15 record. 

https://twitter.com/mikebroeker/status/457711154458939392

Twitter tracker

Gardener PIT MVP.

[keefe]

Definitely has some "marbling" but the bone in ribeye is the tastiest of steaks.

The fat is where the flavor is, Lenny.

[chapman]

Gardener PIT MVP.

Following in JFB's footsteps.  

Nice Wilson and Gardner 1st teamers at the PIT but Buzz leads them to a 17-15 record.  

Twitter word is that Gardner and Markel Starks were money together.  Can only imagine if he had a decent point guard and coach this year.  

[Tugg Speedman]

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-4475

Jamil Wilson, 6-7, Small Forward, Marquette – 18 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks, 7-16 FG, 1-4 3P- Wilson made shots from different spots on the floor and a nice job showing his versatility defensively. He's got very good physical attributes and is likely to draw some added looks from NBA teams during the pre-draft process

Davante Gardner, 6-8, Center, Marquette – 18 points, 3 rebounds, 6-10 FG, 1-2 3P – Gardner simply knows how to score with his terrific feet, hands and touch. Even though he's undersized, not particularly athletic and somewhat limited as a rebounder and defender for the NBA level, he is very skilled and should make a strong career in Europe.

[SonofPianoMan]

Davante got the Portsmouth MVP... Well done young man...

https://twitter.com/kp360agency/status/457697791415169024/photo/1

[NersEllenson]

Following in JFB's footsteps.  


Twitter word is that Gardner and Markel Starks were money together.  Can only imagine if he had a decent point guard and coach this year.  

He did....but the coach just chose to sit him on the bench for 30+ minutes a game and DNP him many others...Gardner said at Media Day Dawson was looking the best out of the freshman.  Would have been nice to have gotten him developed/experience for this year, while also giving Davante a chance to do some serious work his senior season.

[WarriorFan]

I like the 1-2 3 pointers...  the kid can really shoot.  If he had the green light on 3's this year rather than the ejection seat, it would have been a different year.   Yeah, I know you stat junkies are going to cite some low percentage, but that's because he knew if he didn't make it he'd get benched, so he wasn't shooting them with confidence.

[ThatDude]

Following in JFB's footsteps.  


Twitter word is that Gardner and Markel Starks were money together.  Can only imagine if he had a decent point guard and coach this year.  

+100

[Silkk the Shaka]

Following in JFB's footsteps.  


Twitter word is that Gardner and Markel Starks were money together.  Can only imagine if he had a decent point guard and coach this year.  

Without teams sagging to clog the lane, Gardner would have been a BE POY candidate and we would have lived up to preseason hype. I felt the worst for Gardner this year, he didn't get a chance to show off his unique offensive skill set.

[AZWarrior]

Without teams sagging to clog the lane, Gardner would have been a BE POY candidate and we would have lived up to preseason hype. I felt the worst for Gardner this year, he didn't get a chance to show off his unique offensive skill set.

Agreed.  DG was badly impacted by Brett's offensive scheming.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Agreed.  DG was badly impacted by Brett's offensive scheming.

Don't think it was scheme so much as riding a player that was offensively bankrupt at PG for ~35 mpg making it exponentially easier to guard Gardner. The PT allotment and recruiting miss at the position are Buzz' fault though.

[MU82]

Davante Gardner, 6-8, Center, Marquette – 18 points, 3 rebounds, 6-10 FG, 1-2 3P – Gardner simply knows how to score with his terrific feet, hands and touch. Even though he's undersized, not particularly athletic and somewhat limited as a rebounder and defender for the NBA level, he is very skilled and should make a strong career in Europe.

Indeed, this is a very positive report on Davante and I'm glad he did well. But do take note of that last sentence. Despite his outstanding showing, nobody with any knowledge would predict an NBA future for an unathletic, too-short big man who doesn't rebound well. I agree with Draft Express that Davante could be successful in Europe.

[77ncaachamps]

Davante Gardner, 6-8, Center, Marquette – 18 points, 3 rebounds, 6-10 FG, 1-2 3P – Gardner simply knows how to score with his terrific feet, hands and touch. Even though he's undersized, not particularly athletic and somewhat limited as a rebounder and defender for the NBA level, he is very skilled and should make a strong career in Europe.

Indeed, this is a very positive report on Davante and I'm glad he did well. But do take note of that last sentence. Despite his outstanding showing, nobody with any knowledge would predict an NBA future for an unathletic, too-short big man who doesn't rebound well. I agree with Draft Express that Davante could be successful in Europe.

For sure. He's going to eat and eat well overseas. He just needs to stay healthy and focused.

Heck, if Dwight Burke is still playing abroad, Davante can!

[muhoosier260]

If Gardner is 288 now, and he lost all this weight since he arrived at Marquette, what did he top out at as a Frosh or a recruit? Granted, he lost weight then gained muscle so 288 compared to whatever he was doesn't really give him the praise he deserves.

[AZWarrior]

Don't think it was scheme so much as riding a player that was offensively bankrupt at PG for ~35 mpg making it exponentially easier to guard Gardner. The PT allotment and recruiting miss at the position are Buzz' fault though.

I don't disagree with anything you said.  However, I said, "scheming".  Not "scheme".   

[willie warrior]

Agreed.  DG was badly impacted by Brett's offensive scheming.

Exactly. Buzz actually had no offensive scheming, other than Derrick dribbling around the perimeter while his man double teamed the post. best exemplified by the 12 year old daughter of a fan who the Dad said knows absolutely nothing about the game saying, "Daddy, why isn't anybody guarding #12?" That should be the tag line for all the slurpers.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I don't disagree with anything you said.  However, I said, "scheming".  Not "scheme".   

Haha okay I get what you're saying now

[Dawson Rental]

Exactly. Buzz actually had no offensive scheming, other than Derrick dribbling around the perimeter while his man double teamed the post. best exemplified by the 12 year old daughter of a fan who the Dad said knows absolutely nothing about the game saying, "Daddy, why isn't anybody guarding #12?" That should be the tag line for all the slurpers.

A swing and a miss, strike two.  We'll try again.  He said, "scheming".  Not "scheme".

[BrewCity83]

If Gardner is 288 now, and he lost all this weight since he arrived at Marquette, what did he top out at as a Frosh or a recruit? Granted, he lost weight then gained muscle so 288 compared to whatever he was doesn't really give him the praise he deserves.

I think I remember hearing that Gardner weighed 330 in High School.

[Sunbelt15]

Davante Gardner, 6-8, Center, Marquette – 18 points, 3 rebounds, 6-10 FG, 1-2 3P – Gardner simply knows how to score with his terrific feet, hands and touch. Even though he's undersized, not particularly athletic and somewhat limited as a rebounder and defender for the NBA level, he is very skilled and should make a strong career in Europe.

Indeed, this is a very positive report on Davante and I'm glad he did well. But do take note of that last sentence. Despite his outstanding showing, nobody with any knowledge would predict an NBA future for an unathletic, too-short big man who doesn't rebound well. I agree with Draft Express that Davante could be successful in Europe.

I predict DG as an NBA second rounder because he is a scoring machine and a foul trouble extraordinaire.

[Tugg Speedman]

He'd be better off as a undrafted free agent so he can pick his team.

[willie warrior]

A swing and a miss, strike two.  We'll try again.  He said, "scheming".  Not "scheme".

Sorry, only strike 1 as I did use scheming.

[wadesworld]

I predict DG as an NBA second rounder because he is a scoring machine and a foul trouble extraordinaire.

Want to put a wager on that?

[ronald dragon]

I predict DG as an NBA second rounder because he is a scoring machine and a foul trouble extraordinaire.

Draft pick?  Unlikely.  But i could see a team signing him as an undrafted free agent to see what they can get

[Sharpie]

Would love it if DG ends up on an NBA roster. I just don't see it happening. There's not many 6'6" post players that aren't athletic. And by not many, I'm guessing none. If love for him to be an exception though.

[MU82]

I predict DG as an NBA second rounder because he is a scoring machine and a foul trouble extraordinaire.

One word:

No.

[🏀]

I predict DG as an NBA second rounder because he is a scoring machine and a foul trouble extraordinaire.

Should I add you to the list below?

[spartan3186]

If Gardner is 288 now, and he lost all this weight since he arrived at Marquette, what did he top out at as a Frosh or a recruit? Granted, he lost weight then gained muscle so 288 compared to whatever he was doesn't really give him the praise he deserves.

He was listed at 295 in a Rosiak article from when he was signed.

Davante Gardner, a 6-foot-8, 295-pounder from King's Fork High School in Suffolk, Va., signed with the Golden Eagles, giving them an intriguing prospect expected to bring not only size but skill to a frontcourt in need of both.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/92733734.html

[wadesworld]

Should I add you to the list below?

Yes.

[77ncaachamps]

I predict DG as an NBA second rounder because he is a scoring machine and a foul trouble extraordinaire.

Yes, those are the positives but he struggles to run the court, challenge defenders around the rim, and cover the ground from the key to the 3 pt.

But the acting when fouled is definitely NBA level.

[rmi210]

I do not know if this has been posted but DG was named Portsmouth Tourney MVP

http://article.wn.com/view/2014/04/21/Davante_Gardner_named_MVP_in_Portsmouth_Invitational_Tournam/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

[NersEllenson]

Gardner will get a look from an NBA team this fall, likely as an undrafted free agent...which could be his best way to make a team.

He's too uniquely talented for an NBA team to not take a look at, and put him on the court with their guys..and see how he fares.  He's been able to score at one of the most efficient rates in college basketball every year from freshman season to senior year.  Some team will want to se if that can translate to NBA and how he'll defend NBA caliber players..

[sv48]

Didn't see this posted anywhere, sorry if I missed it. Also, both Gardner and Wilson made the all-star team, making MU the only team with two players on the all-star team.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/marquettes-davante-gardner-named-mvp-of-portsmouth-invitational-video/

[77ncaachamps]

Oh it has been.

The news was in here: http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=43849.0;all