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How many years away are we from Buzz-level success?

Started by DienerTime34, December 10, 2014, 02:50:56 PM

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This was always supposed to be the rebuilding year (last year, if Vander had stayed, we were a lock as a NCAA tourney team). But I'm just curious if you think we'll ever achieve the success Buzz had here - I'm talking things like a conference title, a conference POY, and S16-S16-E8. Could we be back as early as next just on the strength of Henry, or is this a long-term adjustment?

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My thought process all along has been that year three was when the program would start to take off. Nothing has changed that, though I have to admit I'm disappointed Burton won't be around for those first 3 years.
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When we say Buzz level success are we saying 3 sweet 16s in a row at least? Or making the tourney every year with good runs within certain years?

Bold prediction, I think next year we are a top 6 seed in a region and the following year, depending on the 2016 recruiting class we are a top 2 seed.  Should that prove true I think you will find the recruits to be pouring in and would allow sustained success.

So I think within 2 years we will be in a position to sustain success
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Quote from: DienerTime34 on December 10, 2014, 02:50:56 PM
This was always supposed to be the rebuilding year (last year, if Vander had stayed, we were a lock as a NCAA tourney team). But I'm just curious if you think we'll ever achieve the success Buzz had here - I'm talking things like a conference title, a conference POY, and S16-S16-E8. Could we be back as early as next just on the strength of Henry, or is this a long-term adjustment?

I think next year is plausible. There's a reason Duane Luke and JJJ were rated highly get this year match them with henry and a little more experienced Sandy and we'll be good next year.
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Hard to say. We could have at as soon as next season or it could be never.

I think we could have a very good team next season. The recruiting class is elite. Duane is shaping up to be a stud. JjJ was highly rated most players make the biggest jumps between their sophomore and junior campaigns. Luke is an unknown but I'm optimistic. I have heard very good things about Wally Ellenson. Steve, I'm hoping will benefit from playing the four versus the five. Cohen has looked like quite the player in the early goings. Get a graduate transfer, a juco, and maybe another frosh and you have a pretty quality team. And most of them will be Wojo's guys, which can make a world of difference.

Lots of ifs up there, but it is definitely plausible.
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Quote from: muwarrior69 on December 10, 2014, 06:44:48 PM
Giving up on this season already?

No but if this season goes anywhere I'll chalk it up as a pleasant surprise not as a big expectation

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 10, 2014, 06:45:50 PM
Hard to say. We could have at as soon as next season or it could be never.

I think we could have a very good team next season. The recruiting class is elite. Duane is shaping up to be a stud. JjJ was highly rated most players make the biggest jumps between their sophomore and junior campaigns. Luke is an unknown but I'm optimistic. I have heard very good things about Wally Ellenson. Steve, I'm hoping will benefit from playing the four versus the five. Cohen has looked like quite the player in the early goings. Get a graduate transfer, a juco, and maybe another frosh and you have a pretty quality team. And most of them will be Wojo's guys, which can make a world of difference.

Lots of ifs up there, but it is definitely plausible.

I actually think we could be better without a grad transfer next year.  I Think it'd be better for chemistry and moving into 16-17
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I still think next year we make a jump and should be pretty darn good. In two years we should be really, really good.

I do have to ask though. Where do people keep getting positive vibes regarding Wally coming in and contributing. Unless he massively improved by practicing with us for a couple months already you guys are nuts.

I see people still piling on JJJ as a serious work in progress. Ummm watch Wally in a D1 basketball game.
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I get the sense people are expecting Henry here in 2016-2017.  Is that conventional wisdom?
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Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on December 10, 2014, 06:13:08 PM
I think next year is plausible. There's a reason Duane Luke and JJJ were rated highly get this year match them with henry and a little more experienced Sandy and we'll be good next year.

Why is JJJ's high school sr class rating thrown around on this board like it forever validates him as a big-time player?  

We've all seen him play.  He sucks.  You need much better players at this level.  I said it about him all the way back to this summer.  Time to judge him for his play in an MU uniform, which has been flat awful 40 games in now.

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Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on December 10, 2014, 08:17:28 PM

I do have to ask though. Where do people keep getting positive vibes regarding Wally coming in and contributing. Unless he massively improved by practicing with us for a couple months already you guys are nuts.

I see people still piling on JJJ as a serious work in progress. Ummm watch Wally in a D1 basketball game.

Wally Ellenson minutes in two years at Minnesota- TOTAL= 110

JJJ minutes in one year plus eight games at MU- TOTAL= 445

See any difference why some, especially me, are totally off the JJJ bandwagon?  Wally is a big time athlete, has good size for forward or guard at this level, is stronger than JJJ.  I'm not saying Wally is going to do this or that, but he hasn't been given a chance yet at D-1.  JJJ has and he's stunk.

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Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 10, 2014, 09:46:46 PM
Why is JJJ's high school sr class rating thrown around on this board like it forever validates him as a big-time player?  

We've all seen him play.  He sucks.  You need much better players at this level.  I said it about him all the way back to this summer.  Time to judge him for his play in an MU uniform, which has been flat awful 40 games in now.

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Quote from: The Lens on December 10, 2014, 09:45:30 PM
I get the sense people are expecting Henry here in 2016-2017.  Is that conventional wisdom?

For all the talk of one-and-dones, there aren't really very many of them any given season.

I would think he would be more likely to be here for 2016-17 than to not be here for that season.
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PGsHeroes32

Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 10, 2014, 09:53:59 PM
Wally Ellenson minutes in two years at Minnesota- TOTAL= 110

JJJ minutes in one year plus eight games at MU- TOTAL= 445

See any difference why some, especially me, are totally off the JJJ bandwagon?  Wally is a big time athlete, has good size for forward or guard at this level, is stronger than JJJ.  I'm not saying Wally is going to do this or that, but he hasn't been given a chance yet at D-1.  JJJ has and he's stunk.

I have watched them both player everyone of those minutes and JJJ is the far more polished player(doesn't even say much) and has far, far more upside.
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HutchwasClutch

Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on December 10, 2014, 10:40:45 PM
I have watched them both player everyone of those minutes and JJJ is the far more polished player(doesn't even say much) and has far, far more upside.

If you say so.  And when is he going to start showing this vast potential you are positive he has in him, other than against UT-Martin?

HutchwasClutch

Quote from: Wojo'sMojo on December 10, 2014, 10:07:21 PM
Did JJJ steal your girl? You bash him every chance you get.

Yeah, I know.  It's really directed at the style over substance crowd here that ad nauseum talk about his ranking coming in to MU, and not at how he's played. 

I truly do hope I'm wrong.  We're down to an eight man roster and we sure could use him to show and contribute something.

HutchwasClutch

Quote from: Chip Chipman on December 10, 2014, 10:08:49 PM
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I can't disagree with you.

I'll say this about JJJ as a positive- I give the kid a lot of credit for hanging in there this season at least and not bailing on a short-handed team like Burton and Dawson just did. 

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Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on December 10, 2014, 08:17:28 PM
I still think next year we make a jump and should be pretty darn good. In two years we should be really, really good.

I do have to ask though. Where do people keep getting positive vibes regarding Wally coming in and contributing. Unless he massively improved by practicing with us for a couple months already you guys are nuts.

I see people still piling on JJJ as a serious work in progress. Ummm watch Wally in a D1 basketball game.

Wally was hampered by an injury early in his career. It was also pretty well know that he and Lil' Richard (Pitino) didn't see eye to eye. But mostly I am basing it off what I am hearing from people who say he is a lot better than people seem to think he is and that he will play meaningful minutes.
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PGsHeroes32

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 10, 2014, 11:31:23 PM
Wally was hampered by an injury early in his career. It was also pretty well know that he and Lil' Richard (Pitino) didn't see eye to eye. But mostly I am basing it off what I am hearing from people who say he is a lot better than people seem to think he is and that he will play meaningful minutes.

He struggled in his short time with Tubby as well injury or not. But I hope you are right in that he is improving because a guy with his size and athleticism would be very nice to have production from. He just couldn't shoot or play d with the gophers. Maybe extended PT will help him as well.

A productive and key rotation Wally helps the chances of two years of Henry as well.
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Quote from: TAMU Eagle on December 10, 2014, 11:31:23 PM
Wally was hampered by an injury early in his career. It was also pretty well know that he and Lil' Richard (Pitino) didn't see eye to eye. But mostly I am basing it off what I am hearing from people who say he is a lot better than people seem to think he is and that he will play meaningful minutes.

I agree TAMU. I remember watching a couple Minny games when he was a freshman and he caught my eye right away when he was on the floor. Very athletic - he is going to become a fan favorite.

He is a much better player than what we saw from Burton this year - will make more things happen on the floor, rebound better and turn the ball over less. He will also shoot a higher % from the floor than Deonte.

Class71

I am sure that the developing players come to Scoop for motivational speeches, such as, hey he really sucks.

We know this is a rebuilding year but stranger things have happened than if MU wins some big games. How about we give our guys a chance this year and lighten up a little. Whining because Buzz left, some of our players suck or gee we didn't beat a top 20 team so far is simply having unrealistic expectations.

Let's see where the team is a the end of the year before we send them to the scrap heap. With a little perspective you might even enjoy a few of the games this year.
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