MU in Five Up Five Down

[TempoFree]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/14142658/five-five-looks-best-worst-opening-weekend

Mentioned in FIVE UP:

Henry Ellenson, Marquette
Steve Wojciechowski's prized freshman went for 21 points and 16 rebounds in his debut. Sure, it was in a losing effort. However, Ellenson is the real deal and has been overshadowed coming into the season by guys such as LSU's Ben Simmons, Kentucky's Skal Labissiere and Cal's Jaylen Brown. Ellenson is 6-foot-11, 245 pounds and extremely skilled. One NBA scout I spoke to compared Ellenson's game to that of Kevin Love due to his ability to make shots from the perimeter and also rebound at a high level.


Mentioned in FIVE DOWN:

Buzz Williams, Virginia Tech
Remember when Buzz was one of the hottest young coaches in the country -- and was relevant? Well, last year the Hokies were supposed to be bad. But there's no excuse for losing at home to Alabama State. None.

[Galway Eagle]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/14142658/five-five-looks-best-worst-opening-weekend

Mentioned in FIVE UP:

Henry Ellenson, Marquette
Steve Wojciechowski's prized freshman went for 21 points and 16 rebounds in his debut. Sure, it was in a losing effort. However, Ellenson is the real deal and has been overshadowed coming into the season by guys such as LSU's Ben Simmons, Kentucky's Skal Labissiere and Cal's Jaylen Brown. Ellenson is 6-foot-11, 245 pounds and extremely skilled. One NBA scout I spoke to compared Ellenson's game to that of Kevin Love due to his ability to make shots from the perimeter and also rebound at a high level.


Mentioned in FIVE DOWN:

Buzz Williams, Virginia Tech
Remember when Buzz was one of the hottest young coaches in the country -- and was relevant? Well, last year the Hokies were supposed to be bad. But there's no excuse for losing at home to Alabama State. None.

You know for all the Kevin Love comparisons I feel the best comparison is probably Ben Simmons. Sometimes I read reports on Simmons that are pretty much exactly what I've read about Ellenson. 

[brewcity77]

You know for all the Kevin Love comparisons I feel the best comparison is probably Ben Simmons. Sometimes I read reports on Simmons that are pretty much exactly what I've read about Ellenson.

As accurate as that may be, we all know the comparison rules. Henry can only be compared to other big white guys, so he's either Dirk Nowitzki or Kevin Love, or if you want to go old school, maybe (if we're lucky) Larry Bird.

[tower912]

Danny Manning. 

[brandx]

Danny Manning.

Hadn't thought of Manning - but that may be the best comp I've seen so far.

[tower912]

I don't believe in sticking to the rules.    And Manning was a 6'11 forward who, before his bad knees slowed him down, was a multi-dimensional forward who could post, lead the break, pass, hit jumpers.   

[willie warrior]

As accurate as that may be, we all know the comparison rules. Henry can only be compared to other big white guys, so he's either Dirk Nowitzki or Kevin Love, or if you want to go old school, maybe (if we're lucky) Larry Bird.

If Henry turns out to be as good as Bird, we will all have henry woodies. Bird was far better than Dirk or Love. The gut could shoot, rebound, pass, and was a huge stud. Best Mo. Valley player ever, outside of the Big O.

[jsglow]

As accurate as that may be, we all know the comparison rules. Henry can only be compared to other big white guys, so he's either Dirk Nowitzki or Kevin Love, or if you want to go old school, maybe (if we're lucky) Larry Bird.

Larry Bird? Now that's crazy talk. We're talking about a top 10-15 all time player.

[bamamarquettefan]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/14142658/five-five-looks-best-worst-opening-weekend

Mentioned in FIVE DOWN:

Buzz Williams, Virginia Tech
Remember when Buzz was one of the hottest young coaches in the country -- and was relevant? Well, last year the Hokies were supposed to be bad. But there's no excuse for losing at home to Alabama State. None.

Sorry to focus on the negative part of the quote, but i used to like that Buzz scheduled SWAC teams like Alabama State an hour down the road from me. I knew it killed our RPI, but in light of their history in giving African-Americans a chance when segregation denied them I always want those schools to prosper.

But to actually have one of their underfunded programs come in and beat Buzz on his home court - wow. Congrats to Alabama State.