Brendan Bailey

[Big Daddy 84]

Thanks, now could possibly please go to recruiting thread and confirm MU staff still looking for a PG, either grad or high school and that is the #1 priority?

Do I have to?   If folks did not believe it the first time why a second time.

[Big Daddy 84]

Markus?s brother is a trainer.

I heard that too...

[wadesworld]

Markus?s brother is a trainer.

Ahh got it.  Thank you.

[MuMark]

Bailey doesn't strike me as an athlete. He seems like a role-playing shooter. His physical size is great, especially if he fills out a little bit, so hopefully the fact that his mission ends in March will give him some more time to hit the weight room. Even then, I think Bailey ends up playing a similar style to Novak - shoots the ball well but struggles to create his own shot.

I assume most coaches were aware of his talent but elected to go with players that didn't come with the 2 year waiting period. Wojo took a gamble that others weren't willing to take. We'll just have to wait a little while to see if that will pay off.

You do realize that his final 3 schools were MU, Michigan and Gonzaga right?

It's not like we beat out Grand Canyon and Washington State for him.

If Few and Beilein were willing to wait 2 years I think that is a good indication that he is a talented guy.

[skianth16]

I think other teams didn?t get overly involved because he committed to ASU early and then committed to MU due to his relationship with Stan from his recruiting Brendan to ASU, not being ?unwilling to take a risk.?

There was really no risk involved whatsoever. We didn?t tie up a scholarship while Bailey was on a mission.

You don't see any risk involved in a situation where a guy stops training and competing for 2 years? No chance for regression there?

[Tha Hound]

You do realize that his final 3 schools were MU, Michigan and Gonzaga right?

It's not like we beat out Grand Canyon and Washington State for him.

If Few and Beilein were willing to wait 2 years I think that is a good indication that he is a talented guy.

Agreed. Bailey is severely underrated around here. While we don't know what effect the mission will have had on his game, I could easily see him coming in and earning solid freshman minutes.

[brewcity77]

You don't see any risk involved in a situation where a guy stops training and competing for 2 years? No chance for regression there?

He's 19 years old. It's not like we're dealing with a 34-year-old who is coming out of retirement. It might take him a few months to get back into game shape, but he'll be fine.

[oldwarrior81]

I've watched 6-8 games of Bailey's online and he has a good outside shot, but he was far from a knock down three point shooter.  To compare his game to Reggie Miller is a joke.  Wonder who else was in that blender.

Looking at his numbers, he was about a 31% shooter from three over his high school career, with about 40% of his attempts coming beyond the line.  Shooting is generally a skillset that can be improved with work, so he could work himself into a threat from deep some day.

Real good mid-range game.  Not a great finisher at the rim, but then again he was built like Reggie Miller.  Solid from 15'-18' and was able to create shots for himself.

About a 78% FT shooter.  I'd guess his natural position is a 3, probably versatile enough to play the 2, but IMO he needed work on his ballhandling to do so.

The potential is there to become a high level scorer.

there are quite a few American Fork games online.  Go Cavemen!
2014:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF0I-8ql0kg
2015:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKHssofIBjs
2016:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfDbJeg50is

[Newsdreams]

Wojo and Stan are happy
https://twitter.com/steve_wojo/status/952726619436863488

https://twitter.com/mucoachjohnson/status/952759715360108544I

[wadesworld]

I've watched 6-8 games of Bailey's online and he has a good outside shot, but he was far from a knock down three point shooter.  To compare his game to Reggie Miller is a joke.  Wonder who else was in that blender.

Looking at his numbers, he was about a 31% shooter from three over his high school career, with about 40% of his attempts coming beyond the line.  Shooting is generally a skillset that can be improved with work, so he could work himself into a threat from deep some day.

Real good mid-range game.  Not a great finisher at the rim, but then again he was built like Reggie Miller.  Solid from 15'-18' and was able to create shots for himself.

About a 78% FT shooter.  I'd guess his natural position is a 3, probably versatile enough to play the 2, but IMO he needed work on his ballhandling to do so.

The potential is there to become a high level scorer.

there are quite a few American Fork games online.  Go Cavemen!
2014:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF0I-8ql0kg
2015:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKHssofIBjs
2016:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfDbJeg50is

Thank you sir!

[Silkk the Shaka]

I really wanna see a Markus/Cain/Bailey/Hauser/Hauser lineup at some point next year

[skianth16]

I really wanna see a Markus/Cain/Bailey/Hauser/Hauser lineup at some point next year

Lots of firepower there, but I'd be worried about Markus at the 1 for too long. Not so sure either Hauser will be in our top 3 options down low either. It could be a fun lineup for a short stretch, though, in the right scenario.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Wojo and Stan are happy
https://twitter.com/steve_wojo/status/952726619436863488

https://twitter.com/mucoachjohnson/status/952759715360108544I

https://twitter.com/mucoachjohnson/status/952759715360108544

FIFY

(You had an extra I in the link)

[Tugg Speedman]

He was 6'8" two years ago.  Hope to God he hasn't shrunk.  Would like to believe he has added twenty pounds and grown to 6'9".

His father is Thurl Bailey, of the Jimmy V 1983 Natty (NC state) and 16 years in the NBA (mainly with the Utah Jazz).  He was 6'11".  Isn't the son supposed to be the same size as the dad if not larger?

[jesmu84]

His father is Thurl Bailey, of the Jimmy V 1983 Natty (NC state) and 16 years in the NBA (mainly with the Utah Jazz).  He was 6'11".  Isn't the son supposed to be the same size as the dad if not larger?

General rule of thumb formula for any child: (Mom's height in inches + dad's height inches)/2 = X

If child is male -> X+5
If child is female -> X-5

[Tugg Speedman]

General rule of thumb formula for any child: (Mom's height in inches + dad's height inches)/2 = X

If child is male -> X+5
If child is female -> X-5

Interesting ... any idea how tall his mom is?

[Herman Cain]

Interesting ... any idea how tall his mom is?

6-2

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

General rule of thumb formula for any child: (Mom's height in inches + dad's height inches)/2 = X

If child is male -> X+5
If child is female -> X-5

Please explain why my brother is 5 inches taller than me.

[Herman Cain]

Please explain why my brother is 5 inches taller than me.

Maybe his father played in the NBA

[skianth16]

Maybe his father played in the NBA

[Newsdreams]

https://twitter.com/mucoachjohnson/status/952759715360108544

FIFY

(You had an extra I in the link)

Thanks, strange I used the share copy link

[brewcity77]

Maybe his father played in the NBA

Very well played. 

[Marcus92]

Given what will be on the roster (assuming no one leaves) I would assume Brendan to be the recipient of the dwindling minutes award next season.

"Assuming no one leaves" is the key part of the equation. History suggests someone will leave. In just the past 3 seasons, we've had 5 players transfer out: Haanif Cheatham, Traci Carter, Duane Wilson, Sandy Cohen and Wally Ellenson.

If everyone stays, depth at every position pays off. Wojo can keep starters fresh with a 10+ player rotation. And the season won't be in jeopardy in case of injury.

[GoldenDieners32]

I really wanna see a Markus/Cain/Bailey/Hauser/Hauser lineup at some point next year

Cant forget we got Morrow next year too, hes gonna be a beast

[🏀]

Wades has already been here.

Not after the Jake mention, der.