Marquette Newcomer Previews

[MomofMUltiples]

"Jamal Cain is our best athlete"

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/893155284918468608/video/1


"Ed Morrow will combine athleticism with physical presence in the paint in 218-19"

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/892794161287516160


"Harry Froling has been committed to the MU strength program and it shows"

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/892421637739393025


Starting to get excited for the season.

[warriorchick]

Looks like Wojo needs to use a sunscreen with a higher SPF.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Definitely excited for the season however I'm having a hard time not looking forward to 18-19 because I think that team has a chance to be special (obviously I know things can and will change but that squad looks stacked). 

[Nukem2]

Definitely excited for the season however I'm having a hard time not looking forward to 18-19 because I think that team has a chance to be special (obviously I know things can and will change but that squad looks stacked).

Looks exciting, though I wish there was a bit more quickness in that potential squad ( i.e., that's where Grimes comes into play in that scenario).

[VegasWarrior77]

Looks like Wojo needs to use a sunscreen with a higher SPF.

Probably too much exposure to the Vegas sun!

[MarquetteDano]

Looks like Wojo needs to use a sunscreen with a higher SPF.

Trying to show his respect for Marquette lineage by doing his ode to Crean?  ;

[Herman Cain]

Jamal Cain has the potential to be a modern day Bernard King.

[GGGG]

Jamal Cain has the potential to be a modern day Bernard King.

In style maybe.  In results?  Very doubtful.

[brewcity77]

Definitely excited for the season however I'm having a hard time not looking forward to 18-19 because I think that team has a chance to be special (obviously I know things can and will change but that squad looks stacked).

The last time I was this excited for a season a year off was for the 2013-14 season 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

In style maybe.  In results?  Very doubtful.

Happy 22K!

[fjm]

Happy 22K!

Whoa. I feel like I should start posting more. Sheesh

[DCHoopster]

Jamal Cain has the potential to be a modern day Bernard King.

I truly understand your excitement, but Bernard King, seriously?  He might have some of Kings explosiveness but not his body yet.  Maybe in 3 to 4 years, he might
be 80% of Bernard.   Bernard and Ernie were awesome together.  Great entertainment.  It will be interesting to see how he plays Cain and for that matter Elliott.

[tower912]

Bernard King was a player who's skill wouldn't translate today. He,   Adrian Dantley, and Mark Agguire are great scorers from that era who would struggle in today's NBA. Simply not tall enough, not quick enough, and didn't play defense.
   I watch the videos of Cain and think Sean Elliot with more range.   

[Nukem2]

Bernard King was a player who's skill wouldn't translate today. He,   Adrian Dantley, and Mark Agguire are great scorers from that era who would struggle in today's NBA. Simply not tall enough, not quick enough, and didn't play defense.
   I watch the videos of Cain and think Sean Elliot with more range.   

Bernard King was very quick.  You may be thinking of his brother Albert who was bulkier.

[tower912]

I remember Bernard.    Scoring machine.   One of the great showdowns in a playoff series that ultimately nothing was him versus Isaiah Thomas.   Nothing but respect.   I am simply saying that 6'7, 205 lbs, gimpy knees trying to score from the baseline and mid post would not work in today's NBA.    Just like Adrian Dantley trying to work the low and mid post at 6'4 would not work today.   

[Nukem2]

I remember Bernard.    Scoring machine.   One of the great showdowns in a playoff series that ultimately nothing was him versus Isaiah Thomas.   Nothing but respect.   I am simply saying that 6'7, 205 lbs, gimpy knees trying to score from the baseline and mid post would not work in today's NBA.    Just like Adrian Dantley trying to work the low and mid post at 6'4 would not work today.

His wiki page disagrees. Knees may have slowed him later.

[muwarrior69]

Looks like Wojo needs to use a sunscreen with a higher SPF.

...and I thought it was my computer screen out of whack.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Looks like Wojo needs to use a sunscreen with a higher SPF.

Wojo just wants to look his best when he rides out on an ATV in a karate outfit at Madness.

[Jockey]

Jamal Cain has the potential to be a modern day Bernard King.

That is so far beyond stupid - even for you. Without the devastating knee injury, king would have been a top 25 all-time player.

[Jockey]

Bernard King was a player who's skill wouldn't translate today. He,   Adrian Dantley, and Mark Agguire are great scorers from that era who would struggle in today's NBA. Simply not tall enough, not quick enough, and didn't play defense.
   I watch the videos of Cain and think Sean Elliot with more range.   

Completely disagree on King. He would be a 25 peg scorer in any era. Had the quickest release of any shooter I have ever seen.

[Herman Cain]

Bernard King was a player who's skill wouldn't translate today. He,   Adrian Dantley, and Mark Agguire are great scorers from that era who would struggle in today's NBA. Simply not tall enough, not quick enough, and didn't play defense.
   I watch the videos of Cain and think Sean Elliot with more range.   

Completely disagree on King. He would be a 25 peg scorer in any era. Had the quickest release of any shooter I have ever seen.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s5XqzFDWkeg

[Boone]

So, a hall of famer and arguably one of the top 50 players of all time couldn't find a place in today's game?! Brilliant analysis, Tower!

[tower912]

Bernard King IS one of the great scorers of all time.    At 6'7, 205.    He did the majority of his work inside 18 feet.    Deadly from the baseline, deadly from the mid post.    I have nothing but respect for him.     What position would he play TODAY?    Who would be guarding him TODAY?    How would his skill set translate in TODAY's game?   He couldn't play SG and he is small for a modern SF.   He rarely shot the 3.     

Same thing with Dantley.    He was PG sized by modern standards and he did all of his work 17 feet and in.   Would he be able to score against Green?    Who would he guard?

I admired these guys.   I rooted for them, against them, appreciated everything about their games in the 80's.

[Nukem2]

Bernard King IS one of the great scorers of all time.    At 6'7, 205.    He did the majority of his work inside 18 feet.    Deadly from the baseline, deadly from the mid post.    I have nothing but respect for him.     What position would he play TODAY?    Who would be guarding him TODAY?    How would his skill set translate in TODAY's game?   He couldn't play SG and he is small for a modern SF.   He rarely shot the 3.     

Same thing with Dantley.    He was PG sized by modern standards and he did all of his work 17 feet and in.   Would he be able to score against Green?    Who would he guard?

I admired these guys.   I rooted for them, against them, appreciated everything about their games in the 80's.

King would be great today.  Saw him in person.  Suspect his game pre-injury would have adapted quite  well to the  3 point mania of today.  Dantley and Aguirre were ptoducts of their  time.  Don't think they would have translated well to today's NBA game.  Still would have been very good collegiate players.

[GGGG]

King would be great today.  Saw him in person.  Suspect his game pre-injury would have adapted quite  well to the  3 point mania of today.  Dantley and Aguirre were ptoducts of their  time.  Don't think they would have translated well to today's NBA game.  Still would have been very good collegiate players.

I agree completely Nuke.  King's game was very translatable to today with his speed and length.  Probably would not be a long distance bomber, but he would be able to put the ball in the hoop.  Dantley and Aguirre?  I agree there.