Diamond Stone

[MUHoopsFan2]

That sounds positive: going from no chance to maybe a chance.

I am going to go out on a limb...and say he comes to MU.

But he might run from the competition for playing time or others might  leave I don't know, that is speculation.

But I think Stone and Henry Ellenson and Matt Heldt alone...could rival Kentucky. Who can deal that frontline!?

No one. We'll see...But the kid would do well if it comes down to going to UConn, Wisconsin or MU.

[real chili 83]

Curious, do Heldt and Stone's team play each other this year?

[GGGG]

Curious, do Heldt and Stone's team play each other this year?

No.

[4everwarriors]

Looney will not be at UCLA next season-----

[ThatDude]

Looney will not be at UCLA next season-----

NBA here he comes

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

NBA here he comes

Based on ThatDude's record, Looney will never make it to the NBA. Too bad for him, seemed like a sure thing.

[PGsHeroes32]

Obviously there is like a 2%(generous at that) chance that he does completely chance his mind and come to MU but...

I have to ask, why the heck wouldn't he? Him and Ellenson would be dominate together. Clearly he could do something special at UConn in 1 year as well.

But if 1 year is all he intends to be around for...why not at home with another dominating piece?

[brandx]

I am going to go out on a limb...and say he comes to MU.

But he might run from the competition for playing time or others might  leave I don't know, that is speculation.

But I think Stone and Henry Ellenson and Matt Heldt alone...could rival Kentucky. Who can deal that frontline!?

No one. We'll see...But the kid would do well if it comes down to going to UConn, Wisconsin or MU.

Are you drunk?

Kentucky may have 6 front court players who will get drafted. And they will re-load with whatever they need next year. We are not even close to what they have.

[PGsHeroes32]

Are you drunk?

Kentucky may have 6 front court players who will get drafted. And they will re-load with whatever they need next year. We are not even close to what they have.

A lot of those front line guys right now are just big mf'ers that are impossible to score on. On the offensive end they are very raw.

That team is insanely good but if they don't get a competent offense by March...I will not be among the "shocked" when they fall early.

[ThatDude]

Based on ThatDude's record, Looney will never make it to the NBA. Too bad for him, seemed like a sure thing.

Thats my cousin, but continue on.

[Benny B]

Are you drunk?

Kentucky may have 6 front court players who will get drafted. And they will re-load with whatever they need next year. We are not even close to what they have.

I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that guys who get drafted this year can't play D-I next year... even at Kentucky.

[GGGG]

Obviously there is like a 2%(generous at that) chance that he does completely chance his mind and come to MU but...

I have to ask, why the heck wouldn't he? Him and Ellenson would be dominate together. Clearly he could do something special at UConn in 1 year as well.

But if 1 year is all he intends to be around for...why not at home with another dominating piece?

You know, it is a mutual decision.

[bilsu]

Even if Stone came here, which I doubt, we will not be a final four team next year. First of all Ellenson and Stone will be freshmen. Second of all and most importantly, we do not have a true point guard.

[brandx]

I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that guys who get drafted this year can't play D-I next year... even at Kentucky.

Which is why I said they would just re-load.

Didn't realize it was that complex.

[The Equalizer]

Even if Stone came here, which I doubt, we will not be a final four team next year. First of all Ellenson and Stone will be freshmen. Second of all and most importantly, we do not have a true point guard.

We we land Stone, I imagine that one of the best PGs would shortly follow.  Two of the top bigs in the nation as targets/inside finishers for your passes?  Sounds like a way to build your reputation as one of the top assist men in the country.  Not to mention getting more outlets and running the break based on their rebounds.

[Silkk the Shaka]

You know, it is a mutual decision.

So you're saying Wojo cooled on him?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Thats my cousin, but continue on.

Were you Henry's cousin too?

Sorry, when you whiff as badly as you did, you gotta get your balls busted a little bit

[Galway Eagle]

Thats my cousin, but continue on.

If he is then I'd stick to predictions about looney because your track record on here is well... Let's say it's provided us with entertainment.

[warriorchick]

Hey, is there any way you can unfollow a thread on this site?

I believe I made one comment about 13 pages ago, and now I regret it, because this overwrought topic keeps popping up on my "new responses" page.

[Dawson Rental]

If he is then I'd stick to predictions about looney because your track record on here is well... Let's say it's provided us with entertainment.

When it comes to Looney predictions I'll stick with his dentist. 

[esotericmindguy]

Second of all and most importantly, we do not have a true point guard.

Define a "true" point guard. Is traveon jackson a true PG? Derrick Wilson? Junior Coudagan? I'm curious. PGs have changed, they need to score now. The best PGs in the NBA aren't John Stockton and Mark Price. Guys like Westbrook, Paul, Wall, Lillard, Irving, etc. can score and distribute. I've seen enough from Duane Wilson to think he can score and distribute, he's been great in only 10 college games. I'll take Duane over all the PGs listed above.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Define a "true" point guard. Is traveon jackson a true PG? Derrick Wilson? Junior Coudagan? I'm curious. PGs have changed, they need to score now. The best PGs in the NBA aren't John Stockton and Mark Price. Guys like Westbrook, Paul, Wall, Lillard, Irving, etc. can score and distribute. I've seen enough from Duane Wilson to think he can score and distribute, he's been great in only 10 college games. I'll take Duane over all the PGs listed above.

Correct. The Kemba/Shabazz model for PGs is where it's at now. Duane has those traits. Put the ball in his hands to start every possession. Great things will happen.

[GGGG]

Define a "true" point guard. Is traveon jackson a true PG? Derrick Wilson? Junior Coudagan? I'm curious. PGs have changed, they need to score now. The best PGs in the NBA aren't John Stockton and Mark Price. Guys like Westbrook, Paul, Wall, Lillard, Irving, etc. can score and distribute. I've seen enough from Duane Wilson to think he can score and distribute, he's been great in only 10 college games. I'll take Duane over all the PGs listed above.

Agreed.  And I think Wojo does too.  I just think he wants multiple players who can serve as points.  Next year MU will only have one guard who can handle the ball returning (Duane) instead of the three this year.  I don't think JJJ can be in that role, and Nick will be a freshman, so I can see why we may want to look at transfers (Juco or otherwise) who have point skills.

[brewcity77]

Obviously there is like a 2%(generous at that) chance that he does completely chance his mind and come to MU but...

Definitely generous, probably by about 2%.

[wadesworld]

Define a "true" point guard. Is traveon jackson a true PG? Derrick Wilson? Junior Coudagan? I'm curious. PGs have changed, they need to score now. The best PGs in the NBA aren't John Stockton and Mark Price. Guys like Westbrook, Paul, Wall, Lillard, Irving, etc. can score and distribute. I've seen enough from Duane Wilson to think he can score and distribute, he's been great in only 10 college games. I'll take Duane over all the PGs listed above.

And the funniest thing is that you just named 5 of the point guards who are perceived to be the best point guards in the league, and yet they have...0 rings combined.  The quarterbacks of basketball teams.

Give me Rondo and Parker running my team over any of those guys if I'm going for a championship this year.