Carlino has it

[wadesworld]

He's our best player.  Understands driving lanes and passing lanes.  I'm sure he'll take a shot or two that he shouldn't here or there, But I like his willingness to attack the bucket without forcing anything.  Good one year pickup by Wojo.

[HutchwasClutch]

He's our best player.  Understands driving lanes and passing lanes.  I'm sure he'll take a shot or two that he shouldn't here or there, But I like his willingness to attack the bucket without forcing anything.  Good one year pickup by Wojo.

Two things are for sure with Carlino -
1) He's going to be a vocal leader. 
2) He's going to jack up a lot of shots.  Although they're going to need him to do so.

[Jay Bee]

He's our best player.  Understands driving lanes and passing lanes.  I'm sure he'll take a shot or two that he shouldn't here or there, But I like his willingness to attack the bucket without forcing anything.  Good one year pickup by Wojo.

The issue with him would be if he doesn't shoot the ball well. Great addition. Will it be a great season for him? eFG% will ultimately tell us.

[WarriorFan]

I like what I saw... a very confident player offensively.
Didn't stand out defensively, but I didn't see any mistakes, either.
I hope he's a good teammate and a solid leader.  A poor man's Steve Nash imho.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

He was good but he needs to stay out of his own head. After he finally made a 3 after missing his first 4 he went palms up and started jumping around like a "finally" miment. Very vocal on the floor but both him and Duane get frustrated too easily.

[We R Final Four]

  I'm sure he'll take a shot or two that he shouldn't here or there

This statement will certainly prove to be true, IMO.

[bilsu]

There will be a game were both Carlino and JJJ are hot and it will be hard for any team to beat us. Unfortunately that might only happen once this season.

[Goose]

Matt's confidence I extremely high and coaching staff knows they have experienced, talented guy for a year. He is going to play big role on and off the court. This is a bonus for all parties involved.

[mu03eng]

I think he's going to be a poor man's Jimmer Fredette

[MU82]

There will be a game were both Carlino and JJJ are hot and it will be hard for any team to beat us. Unfortunately that might only happen once this season.

Why?

Why can't they - and Duane and maybe a couple of others - have several good-shooting games?

[JakeBarnes]

The "it" that he has better not be a walking boot.

[GGGG]

I think he's going to be a poor man's Jimmer Fredette

???  Considering Jimmer scored 28.9 ppg and was many people's POY in college basketball his senior year, yeah I would say a *very* poor Jimmer Fredette.  Carlino has never come close to the FG%s that Jimmer put up either.

Really I struggle to see a comparison.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

???  Considering Jimmer scored 28.9 ppg and was many people's POY in college basketball his senior year, yeah I would say a *very* poor Jimmer Fredette.  Carlino has never come close to the FG%s that Jimmer put up either.

Really I struggle to see a comparison.

They're both white guys who went to BYU that can shoot.  That's about all.

[mu03eng]

???  Considering Jimmer scored 28.9 ppg and was many people's POY in college basketball his senior year, yeah I would say a *very* poor Jimmer Fredette.  Carlino has never come close to the FG%s that Jimmer put up either.

Really I struggle to see a comparison.

I really should have gone with Bill Simmons' homeless man's Jimmer Fredette.  Jimmer was a gunner and a volume shooter, I think Carlino will be the same way.

[MUSF]

My fear is that Carlino will be more of a Todd Mayo redux than a poor man's Jimmer.  Honestly, as far as on the court skills, I don't see Carlino being much of an upgrade from Mayo.  It also appears that some BYU faithful felt that Carlino had similar chemistry/team concept issues.

[GOO]

Well, between Carlino and Deonte, if they play the same as last year, we won't have to worry about anyone else taking many shots.  They will have the shooting covered and then some.  I'm not saying their FG% will be good, just that we will have two guys who rarely pass the ball and rarely see a shot that doesn't look like a good shot.

Last year was just brutal.  Not only because we lost, but the way in which we lost and the way the offense looked. It wasn't fun to watch.

I don't know that we will be better (loosing Davante is a big loss and Mayo won a few games for us) but I bet we will be more fun to watch even in a blow out.  And our offense won't stagnate so much as we'll have a few guys that can create a shot for themselves when needed (and probably when not needed as alluded to above, as Carlino and Deonte won't have a problem putting the ball up towards the hoop).

My hope is that they both don't solely focus on scoring if we have a couple of other guys step up and show they are capable.

[Texas Western]

My fear is that Carlino will be more of a Todd Mayo redux than a poor man's Jimmer.  Honestly, as far as on the court skills, I don't see Carlino being much of an upgrade from Mayo.  It also appears that some BYU faithful felt that Carlino had similar chemistry/team concept issues.

I agree with this. Carlino and chemistry issues with the team will be a big challenge for Wojo. As  player he reminds of Drew Nietzel. Basically a chucker with a barely acceptable shooting percentage.

[tower912]

If Carlino has it, he is most likely going to shoot it.   

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I love how last year people were complaining about a PG who wont/can't shoot and now people are complaining of a guy who shoots too much on a team that doesn't have a ton of scorers. I like what Carlino can bring to the table for MU.

[tower912]

Not complaining.   He and Burton are going to have to be volume scorers.   But they also need some semblance of a conscience.   

[Golden Avalanche]

Not complaining.   He and Burton are going to have to be volume scorers.   But they also need some semblance of a conscience.   

As a former coach would say, they need to grow their hair out to protect their brains so they don't forget how to play.

[Dawson Rental]

I love how last year people were complaining about a PG who wont/can't shoot and now people are complaining of a guy who shoots too much on a team that doesn't have a ton of scorers. I like what Carlino can bring to the table for MU.

As bad as playing four on five on offense can be, playing one on five is worse.  I hope that Wojo can get Matt to buy into the complete offense.

[Johnny B]

If he's our best
Player then Tennessee tech might be a
Closer
Game than we thought .

[wadesworld]

If he's our best
Player then Tennessee tech might be a
Closer
Game than we thought .

I wouldn't count on any blowouts.

[GGGG]

If he's our best
Player then Tennessee tech might be a
Closer
Game than we thought .

This is really bad haiku.