Noskowiak re-commits to Marquette

[humanlung]

Thank God there are those made of sterner stuff!

This was an excellent post.

[Windyplayer]

Im honestly not excited about this. We need bigs!

Annnnd ignored. This was really the second post after our new coach lands a top 60 recruit. Sad.   

[Blackhat]

Alright, alright, alright!!

[Dawson Rental]

Definitely agree...and also think Deonte Burton will be a great rep from Marquette.  As I recall when Buzz left, Burton and Duane were the first two kids to re-affirm their commitment to Marquette...as a school/university...even before new coach was hired.  Milwaukee kids who want to do great things in Milwaukee and be example for others in the city.  

Can't wait for next season to kick off....think it will be a really good season...Mayo and Burton will be stars...and our PG position will be vastly upgraded...those few things alone will help offset the loss of Jamil and Davante.

I kind of feel like we lost Jamil when we lost Vander.  Last year, he really wasn't nearly the player he was as a junior.

[buckchuckler]

I kind of feel like we lost Jamil when we lost Vander.  Last year, he really wasn't nearly the player he was as a junior.

Haha.  Yeah.  I mean it isn't like he scored more points, grabbed more boards, dished out more assists than the previous season.  Oh wait.  He did all those things.

[muwarrior69]

A man driving a Chevy can dream of steering a Porsch...

...or living in a 13000 sf Mc Mansion.

[muwarrior69]

To be honest, there have been other places where I have seen this besides Badger boards.  He's very smart and can shoot, but there is some concern about whether or not he can defend at the high D1 level.

But I am very glad that he recommitted.

What better mentor to learn how to play defense than coach Wojo; not too concerned.

[GGGG]

What better mentor to learn how to play defense than coach Wojo; not too concerned.

Oh I agree, but that criticism of his game isn't limited to Badger boards.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Oh I agree, but that criticism of his game isn't limited to Badger boards.

So youre saying Derrick should stay an extra yea to be a game changer on defense?

[buckchuckler]

A man driving a Chevy can dream of steering a Porsch...

Have you seen the new vette?  I'd take that Chevy over a Porsche any day. 

[MU82]

Haha.  Yeah.  I mean it isn't like he scored more points, grabbed more boards, dished out more assists than the previous season.  Oh wait.  He did all those things.

I'm glad Jamil was able to live up to your expectations last season. That makes one of you.

[buckchuckler]

I'm glad Jamil was able to live up to your expectations last season. That makes one of you.

The statement was he wasn't nearly the player he was the year before.  That is just statistically untrue.  

And I'm sorry Jamil let you down.  So sad for you.  Frown. 

[Marqevans]

Nick Noskowiak ‏@NickNoskowiak  14m
I just committed to the University of Marquette! I can't wait to be playing for coach Wojo in 2 years!!
4:41 PM - 1 May 2014

Any way you say it... It still sounds good to me!

Small college in Northern Michigan?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Small college in Northern Michigan?

That school is going to be pretty good with Nick and Duane both attending.

[NotBuzzWilliams]

That school is going to be pretty good with Nick and Duane both attending.

I heard they weren't recruiting enough bigs.

[Richie]

The statement was he wasn't nearly the player he was the year before.  That is just statistically untrue.  

And I'm sorry Jamil let you down.  So sad for you.  Frown. 

The game is more than numbers, Chuckler. I like Jamil, but fact is he disappeared last year when he was most needed and with VB here, that likely would not have happened.

[buckchuckler]

The game is more than numbers, Chuckler. I like Jamil, but fact is he disappeared last year when he was most needed and with VB here, that likely would not have happened.

Probably not, because it would have been Vander in the spotlight, no one would have been looking at Jamil. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Small college in Northern Michigan?

Northern Michigan University alums also get pissed when you call it the University  of Northern Michigan

[PGsHeroes32]

This is great stuff and a good sign that Wojo can get it done.

Sucks he couldn't keep Hill and company but that was understandable in such a short time frame.

Great that he has kept the in state kids so far

[NersEllenson]

The game is more than numbers, Chuckler. I like Jamil, but fact is he disappeared last year when he was most needed and with VB here, that likely would not have happened.

Couple points - As posted, Jamil improved in Points, Assists, Rebounds over his junior season...but really, what do you want from the guy when he was consistently rolled out with this lineup:

Derrick, Jake, Juan, Chris

You are an opposing coach - who are you trying to take away?  Jamil having to play with the worst starting and max minute backcourt in the last 15 years of MU basketball resulted in Jamil not taking the huge step up many thought...

Hell he went to Portsmouth tourney and scored 18...named to tourney team, with Gardner being named MVP.  So ironic they were able to play at a high level when playing with a capable backcourt.

[bilsu]

Jamil as a junior was missing in action just like this year until March. He played hard in NCAA tournament games, but was not motivated in the regualr season games. Same thing as a sophomore.

[real chili 83]

Jamil as a junior was missing in action just like this year until March. He played hard in NCAA tournament games, but was not motivated in the regualr season games. Same thing as a sophomore.

That was the rap on him in HS too.  The guy can be a real talent when he gets his head in the game.

[HutchwasClutch]

Jamil as a junior was missing in action just like this year until March. He played hard in NCAA tournament games, but was not motivated in the regualr season games. Same thing as a sophomore.

I don't buy that assessment at all of Jamil.  Never saw him dogging it.  Say what you want about Buzz, but he demanded effort and passion from his players.  Jamil is a finesse player, nothing more than that. 

I think Jamil needed to find his "onions" as Raftery likes to say.  Case in point- end of double OT against St. John's, senior day, MU down a point, ball is in Jamil's hands with under 10 seconds and he passes to Derrick Wilson for another clank off the rim.  No way should he have given up that ball in that situation. 

[HutchwasClutch]

Couple points - As posted, Jamil improved in Points, Assists, Rebounds over his junior season...but really, what do you want from the guy when he was consistently rolled out with this lineup:

Derrick, Jake, Juan, Chris

You are an opposing coach - who are you trying to take away? 

+1, exactly

[Dawson Rental]

Haha.  Yeah.  I mean it isn't like he scored more points, grabbed more boards, dished out more assists than the previous season.  Oh wait.  He did all those things.

Don't forget that he almost lead MU to it's first losing season in 15 years.  Who can forget four straight losses to end the season?  But, wow, in four more minutes a game, he scored 2 more points, got one more rebound, and almost one more assist.  What else went up?  Turnovers and personal fouls.  But, not everything went up.  Especially not offensive efficiency.  How can it when you have more turnovers, and you hit the trifecta with a drop in FG%, 3pt FG%, and FT%.

Sorry if I rained on your fond memories of Marquette's glorious season past with all those stirring last minute heroics from Jamil to pull out close games.