Predict Minutes for Next Year

[Henry Sugar]

I'm working on a CS post looking at some predictions for next year. Rather than make my own guesses on mpg for each player, I figured to just ask the board.

2015 (min/game)
Derrick Wilson   32.6 - graduating
Juan Anderson   27.4 - graduating
Matt Carlino   28.6 - graduating

Steve Taylor   21.9
Luke Fischer   21.8
Sandy Cohen   14.4
JaJuan Johnson   20.9
Duane Wilson   27.9
Deonte Burton   4.0

Next Year
Steve Taylor
Luke Fischer
Sandy Cohen
JaJuan Johnson
Duane Wilson
Wally Ellenson
Henry Ellenson
Matt Heldt
Sacar Amin
Traci Carter
Haanif Cheatham

Feel free to put in a confidence interval (5-10 mpg). Thanks in advance.

[Jay Bee]

Next Year
Steve Taylor
Luke Fischer
Sandy Cohen
JaJuan Johnson
Duane Wilson
Deonte Burton
Wally Ellenson
Henry Ellenson
Matt Heldt
Sacar Amin
Traci Carter
Haanif Cheatham

Feel free to put in a confidence interval (5-10 mpg). Thanks in advance.

I'd recommend putting Deonte at zero!

[ChicosBailBonds]

I'd recommend putting Deonte at zero!

I believe you will see another zero on there as well if the rumblings are correct. 

[JakeBarnes]

I believe you will see another zero on there as well if the rumblings are correct. 

Henry Ellenson 120 minutes

[GGGG]

Next Year
Steve Taylor (20)
Luke Fischer (30)
Sandy Cohen (10)
JaJuan Johnson (20)
Duane Wilson (30)
Wally Ellenson (15)
Henry Ellenson (25)
Matt Heldt (10)
Sacar Amin (10)
Traci Carter (20)
Haanif Cheatham (10)

That being said, I think it is too early to do this.  As Chicos implied, there may be a departure, and I think there also is going to be an addition as well.

[Henry Sugar]

I'd recommend putting Deonte at zero!

super helpful

That being said, I think it is too early to do this.  As Chicos implied, there may be a departure, and I think there also is going to be an addition as well.

For what I'm trying to do, the uncertainty is fine. Also, I don't read anything Chicos posts.

[brewcity77]

Here are my expectations:

Next Year

Duane Wilson: 30
Luke Fischer: 27
Henry Ellenson: 24
JaJuan Johnson: 22
Traci Carter: 18
Steve Taylor: 16
Sandy Cohen: 12
Wally Ellenson: 12
Matt Heldt: 10
Haanif Cheatham: 8
Sacar Anim: 5

As far as roles go...Duane and Traci mostly share the point guard duties, with Duane shifting over the the 2 when they play together. Shooting guard is by committee, with Jajuan, Duane, Sandy, Anim, and Cheatham all getting some time there. Small Forward minutes currently only have 15 allocated to Wally and Jajuan. The rest go to "player to be named later". Maybe John Brown if we're lucky. PF is mostly Henry with Steve and Wally picking up the remainder. Center is Luke's, Matt is main backup, Steve plays there when we go small-ball. Steve, Sandy, Wally, and Heldt give us a solid 4-man bench.

If we have a transfer, it would mostly impact the 2/3 positions and likely mean Cheatham and Anim play a bit more.

[willie warrior]

Steve Taylor  18
Luke Fischer  25 (foul trouble will prevent more)
Sandy Cohen  11
JaJuan Johnson 20
Duane Wilson  32
Wally Ellenson  10
Henry Ellenson 25
Matt Heldt  12
Sacar Amin  10
Traci Carter 22
Haanif Cheatham  15

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

A bit early since another player or two will probably be added, plus you never know who transfers out.  But I'll take a stab at it as the roster currently stands.

Carter 25
Wilson 30
JJJ 20
Henry 26
Fischer 26

Taylor 21
Cohen 15
Cheatham 15
Wally 10
Heldt 8
Anim 4

[ChicosBailBonds]

super helpful

For what I'm trying to do, the uncertainty is fine. Also, I don't read anything Chicos posts.

I don't read anything Lenny or Brandx post.  Maybe we could do a six degrees of separation?

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

At the risk of bemoaning the point, Deonte, Luke and Wally across the front line would have been very fun to watch.

[Badgerhater]

I predict that MU players will combine to play 200 minutes a game -- more if there is overtime.  Good players will play more than players who are not as good at their particular position.  Sometimes players will play less if they foul a lot, thus other players will get to play more.  Once in awhile, a player will get in trouble and may not play at all for a game or two whereas he may have played more if he wasn't in trouble.  Those who are injured may also play less.   If a game is canceled due to a weather event or some other unforeseen reason, no one will play any minutes.

[UticaBusBarn]

I believe you will see another zero on there as well if the rumblings are correct. 

20 thousand jillion posts, and never once is there a straight forward declaratory statement, such as, "I have heard rumours that 'Bobby Backboard' is transferring."

[jesmu84]

I believe you will see another zero on there as well if the rumblings are correct. 

JJJ? How about a little info? PM if you'd like

[ChicosBailBonds]

20 thousand jillion posts, and never once is there a straight forward declaratory statement, such as, "I have heard rumours that 'Bobby Backboard' is transferring."

You aren't paying much attention then, but yes, I prefer in this case not to say who it might be because it is not confirmed.  Sultan said something similar, but he only has 16 thousand jilion posts, so it might be ok. 


But in the past, I've stated things like Mayo will be gone, etc, etc.   Enjoy your day.   

[Lennys Tap]

20 thousand jillion posts, and never once is there a straight forward declaratory statement, such as, "I have heard rumours that 'Bobby Backboard' is transferring."

To be fair, there was that one post about Josh Sharma being a "lock" for Wisconsin.

[Windyplayer]

I prefer in this case not to say who it might be because it is not confirmed. 

You are eviscerating the essence of a message board. Shame on you.

[wadesworld]

I'd recommend putting Deonte at zero!

Haha good call.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Steve Taylor (20)
Luke Fischer (30)
Sandy Cohen (15)
JaJuan Johnson (20)
Duane Wilson (30)
Wally Ellenson (10)
Henry Ellenson (30)
Matt Heldt (10)
Sacar Amin (10)
Traci Carter (20)
Haanif Cheatham (15)

[slack00]

The only prediction I feel confident about is that this won't be the final roster.  

Guards
*Wilson (30)
Carter (10)
*Cohen (20)
*Johnson(25)
WEllenson (15)
Cheatham (10)
Anim (10)


Bigs
*HEllenson (25)
*Fischer (25)
Taylor (20)
Heldt (10)

[slack00]

Steve Taylor (20)
Luke Fischer (30)
Sandy Cohen (15)
JaJuan Johnson (20)
Duane Wilson (30)
Wally Ellenson (10)
Henry Ellenson (30)
Matt Heldt (10)
Sacar Amin (10)
Traci Carter (20)
Haanif Cheatham (15)

This is more than 40 mins/game for the 4 and 5.  I'm not sure I see Wojo moving Henry or Steve to a 3 for 10 minutes a game considering all of the other wing options.  Do you think this would happen?  Not saying you're wrong, but I think it's more likely that we go to a 4 guard lineup rather than a 3 big lineup.

[Lennys Tap]

But in the past, I've stated things like Mayo will be gone, etc, etc.   Enjoy your day.   

My recollection is that you said he MAY be gone rather than WILL be. After your statement, Wojo said Todd had a clean slate and would be back. Still later, Mayo committed another infraction and was shown the door.

Even though your initial "possibilty" was proven wrong by Wojo's own words, you've patted yourself on the back so many times since that some of the more confused (yourself included) may have forgotten the truth.

[Lennys Tap]

Wilson     30
Carter      25
Cheatham 20
Sandy      18
Wally       12
Henry      30
Luke        27
STjr         20
Heldt        8

JJJ 0 - have a feeling he's gone.   

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

This is more than 40 mins/game for the 4 and 5.  I'm not sure I see Wojo moving Henry or Steve to a 3 for 10 minutes a game considering all of the other wing options.  Do you think this would happen?  Not saying you're wrong, but I think it's more likely that we go to a 4 guard lineup rather than a 3 big lineup.

I think Henry will get at least 10 minutes a game at the 3.

[Lennys Tap]

I think Henry will get at least 10 minutes a game at the 3.

I gave our "bigs" 85 minutes rather than 80 due to Henry's versatility - maybe it's 90, maybe even more.