Roster & Recruiting

[Warrior of Law]

In comparison with the Wisky roster, the only advantage MU has is with the freshman.  The leftovers from Buzz are average bench players and the current sophomores are proving only slightly above average.  The strength of this team is Howard & Hauser.  Build off these two with a few F-C transfer/recruits and maybe we'll sniff the NCAA next year.  Let Howard & Hauser get major minutes, make mistakes, and improve.  This is another transitional season, so make the best of it.

Checking the waiver wire for big man graduate transfers should be the number 1 priority for this staff.

[4everwarriors]

No quick solution here. Gotta upgrade da talent level, big league, hey?

[manny31]

While I don't disagree that MU could use more talent, the guys we have need to play harder and about 5-10x's times tougher. Sam and Marcus look very promising, HC will be fine, Luke is serviceable, JJJ is above average, etc.. Buzz had some teams with a much larger talent deficit that had more success.

[GGGG]

While I don't disagree that MU could use more talent, the guys we have need to play harder and about 5-10x's times tougher. Sam and Marcus look very promising, HC will be fine, Luke is serviceable, JJJ is above average, etc.. Buzz had some teams with a much larger talent deficit that had more success.

When?  Outside of his last year, which sucked, he had an NBA player on his roster each year.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

In comparison with the Wisky roster, the only advantage MU has is with the freshman.  The leftovers from Buzz are average bench players and the current sophomores are proving only slightly above average.  The strength of this team is Howard & Hauser.  Build off these two with a few F-C transfer/recruits and maybe we'll sniff the NCAA next year.  Let Howard & Hauser get major minutes, make mistakes, and improve.  This is another transitional season, so make the best of it.

Checking the waiver wire for big man graduate transfers should be the number 1 priority for this staff.

I'd challenge that the sophomores are "slightly above average." Haanif is a stud, he's just on a slump. Carter is hurt. Heldt is a wait and see.

Bucky loses 4 starters next season to graduation. They might lose Happ to the NBA. Let's see how Gard does without Bo's leftovers.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

They might lose Happ to the NBA.

For those that follow the NBA, pay attention to draft boards, and evaluate talent, what is the likelihood of this?  Seems highly unlikely to me but I really don't know.

[GGGG]

Happ has no outside game and is a below the rim player.  No chance at the NBA right now.

[manny31]

When?  Outside of his last year, which sucked, he had an NBA player on his roster each year.

He had guys that wound up on NBA rosters,  they didn't come in as highly rated as the team we have now. Sometime between when they came to MU and when they finished they became good enough to find themselves on NBA rosters. Hmmm.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

For those that follow the NBA, pay attention to draft boards, and evaluate talent, what is the likelihood of this?  Seems highly unlikely to me but I really don't know.

Sultan is right, very unlikely. Have heard some say it is a possibility. If Happ thinks he will ever have a shot, this is probably the year to do it.

[GGGG]

He had guys that wound up on NBA rosters,  they didn't come in as highly rated as the team we have now. Sometime between when they came to MU and when they finished they became good enough to find themselves on NBA rosters. Hmmm.

I care much more about the quality of the player that we have than what they were in high school.  Buzz didn't turn Jae and JFB into NBA players.  Buzz deserves credit for unearthing them and getting them to MU.

But again, in Buzz's last year the lack of talent was a problem.  I don't care how highly ranked Jamil and Juan were.  They simply weren't good enough.

[GGGG]

Sultan is right, very unlikely. Have heard some say it is a possibility. If Happ thinks he will ever have a shot, this is probably the year to do it.

I was actually much more impressed with Hayes.  Someone has told him to stop shooting from the outside and put the ball on the floor more.  He was much better doing that than he was at any time last year.  Second rounder probably, but showing different types of skills.

[manny31]

I care much more about the quality of the player that we have than what they were in high school.  Buzz didn't turn Jae and JFB into NBA players.  Buzz deserves credit for unearthing them and getting them to MU.

But again, in Buzz's last year the lack of talent was a problem.  I don't care how highly ranked Jamil and Juan were.  They simply weren't good enough.

Vinny, at the end of the day Buzz got more out of his guys that Wojo is getting from his guys.
To your point directly, you want to argue that JFB was a NBA MVP type talent when he came out of that no name juco in Texas and that every other D-1 hoops coach missed him?

[GGGG]

Vinny, at the end of the day Buzz got more out of his guys that Wojo is getting from his guys.
To your point directly, you want to argue that JFB was a NBA MVP type talent when he came out of that no name juco in Texas and that every other D-1 hoops coach missed him?

I think Buzz is a better coach than Wojo.  I think talking about high school recruiting rankings as evidence of talent is dumb.

[manny31]

I think Buzz is a better coach than Wojo.  I think talking about high school recruiting rankings as evidence of talent is dumb.

I would agree with all of the above. I think Wojo will be alright and he will find his way but I just wish he would find it faster. Maybe long term he has a higher ceiling that Buzz? Maybe it is just a cultural thing but I do miss the toughness of those Buzz teams.

[mayfairskatingrink]

I would agree with all of the above. I think Wojo will be alright and he will find his way but I just wish he would find it faster. Maybe long term he has a higher ceiling that Buzz? Maybe it is just a cultural thing but I do miss the toughness of those Buzz teams.

How can you say Wojo has a higher ceiling than Buzz?

[Herman Cain]

We have plenty of talent on this team. I am a big fan of each and every player. These young guys work their butts off. They all have special skills .  They deserve to have a better coach who know how to blend the skills.That is what good coaches do. The MU community deserves a better coach.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

We have plenty of talent on this team. I am a big fan of each and every player. These young guys work their butts off. They all have special skills .  They deserve to have a better coach who know how to blend the skills.That is what good coaches do. The MU community deserves a better coach.

[tower912]

We have plenty of talent on this team. I am a big fan of each and every player. These young guys work their butts off. They all have special skills .  They deserve to have a better coach who know how to blend the skills.That is what good coaches do. The MU community deserves a better coach.

Hustle beats talent when talent doesn't hustle.   Our talent needs to hustle.  And lead.    And quit their pouting and jogging back on defense. 

[GGGG]

I know what you are saying, and I was very disappointed in how JJJ played today.  We need to expect more out of a senior than that.

[wadesworld]

Happ has no outside game and is a below the rim player.  No chance at the NBA right now.

+1. Or ever.

He relies on slow playing and overpowering post players. Sorry Happ, but you aren't pushing around Dwight Howard, Al Horford, heck, even Greg Monroe any time soon.

[Marcus92]

How can you say Wojo has a higher ceiling than Buzz?

Mainly because Wojo is a 3rd-year head coach. He has potential that's yet to be tapped.

Buzz is now in his 10th season as a Division I head coach. He's more of a known quantity.

Beyond that, Wojo might have a higher ceiling at Marquette simply because he's a better fit. Buzz repeatedly butted heads with the administration. He said he'd stay as long as MU would have him, then left for Virginia Tech — not exactly the sign of a coach who was happy and looking forward to the future here. If the trustees, president and AD are happy with Wojo, and Wojo is happy, he may be able to build a stronger program over time.

[brandx]

I am quite amused by all of the fire Wojo talk.

We lost to a team that has a chance to go to the Final four. Clearly better than we are.

All 5 of their starters are better than the MU counterparts. And they only beat us by 9.

Where are the "fire Greg Gard"posts?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I am quite amused by all of the fire Wojo talk.

We lost to a team that has a chance to go to the Final four. Clearly better than we are.

All 5 of their starters are better than the MU counterparts. And they only beat us by 9.

Where are the "fire Greg Gard"posts?

I'm afraid that this is what it will be like after every loss until Wojo has gotten into the tournament in consecutive seasons. There will be fire Wojo posts after we lose @Nova this season.

[mayfairskatingrink]

I am quite amused by all of the fire Wojo talk.

We lost to a team that has a chance to go to the Final four. Clearly better than we are.

All 5 of their starters are better than the MU counterparts. And they only beat us by 9.

Where are the "fire Greg Gard"posts?

Badgers were favored by 4-4.5 pts.

How is a 9 pt loss good?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Badgers were favored by 4-4.5 pts.

How is a 9 pt loss good?

Its not. No loss is good. But its not deserving of pitchforks and torches either.