Jayce Johnson to Marquette

[RJax55]

We'll see how it works offensively, but Johnson could lead to some ferocious zone defense looks. Guys like McEwen, Elliott, and Anim in the backcourt, wings like Cain & Bailey, and shot blockers like Theo, Ed, and Johnson inside could be interesting. Would really be effective against teams that struggle to score from outside.

From a personal perspective, next year is going to look very different from past Wojo teams. Put me in the camp that's still extremely worried about shooting and floor spacing.

We need bodies, so I'm not against Johnson coming in. But, I do have my doubts on Wojo making the necessary adjustments to his scheme. These personal changes haven't been entirely dictated by him, so wondering about fit I feel is a valid concern.

[GooooMarquette]

Welcome to MU, Jayce!

Anyone here see him play much? As a 7-footer, I assume he spends a lot of time by the hoop, but there are always exceptions. Playing style, comparisons?

[Galway Eagle]

Actually played against Koby a couple years ago

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400988257

[WarriorFan]

Just checked his stats, he's never even taken a 3 and shoots .490 from the line... so definitely not a shooter.  He can score at the hoop, can rebound, and can foul.

If I'm Ed Morrow, I'm shooting 500 jumpers a day, and then about 1200 more.  That 4 spot is there for the taking. 

[tower912]

From a personal perspective, next year is going to look very different from past Wojo teams. Put me in the camp that's still extremely worried about shooting and floor spacing.

We need bodies, so I'm not against Johnson coming in. But, I do have my doubts on Wojo making the necessary adjustments to his scheme. These personal changes haven't been entirely dictated by him, so wondering about fit I feel is a valid concern.

I am never going to tell someone who wants to come to MU that I don't want them, but this creates more questions than it answers.

Is Wojo going to change the offense and play two bigs at the same time?
If so, who guards the quicker wing, Theo, Ed, Jayce?     Do any of the answers inspire confidence?
Which of the bigs plays on the perimeter?
More zone in order to play two bigs at the same time?
Is there another departure imminent?
Whither Ike?

However, I am no longer worried about foul trouble for our bigs, so let them defend the rim and go after shot blocks.   

[jsglow]

Welcome Jayce.

It's interesting.  Ed wanted to play the 4.  He'll get a shot to try.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Just checked his stats, he's never even taken a 3 and shoots .490 from the line... so definitely not a shooter.  He can score at the hoop, can rebound, and can foul.

If I'm Ed Morrow, I'm shooting 500 jumpers a day, and then about 1200 more.  That 4 spot is there for the taking.

I presume he did that during his redshirt year as well?

[D'Lo Brown]

Maybe it's just me, but I'm pretty sure we are well-covered on jump shots. I don't quite understand the worrying about not having enough jump shots with Morrow in the game at the 4. It gives us an entirely different lineup that will probably serve multiple purposes, not the least of which being:

1. Matching up against bigger teams, or any teams that like to get more of their offense near the basket

2. An entirely different look to keep the opponent on their toes

[Stretchdeltsig]

Welcome to the program, young man!

Ben Steele

@BenSteeleMJS
Breaking #mubb news: Marquette has landed 7-foot Utah grad transfer Jayce Johnson, according to a source. He averaged 7.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game last season for the Utes. Eligible immediately.

Finally we have good news. Thank you. 

[Loose Cannon]

Welcome, Jayce  Big Guy  Big News.

[muguru]

Let's see Georgetown's guards try to get to the rim now if Jayce and Theo are in the game together defending the paint.

[tower912]

Let's see Georgetown's guards try to get to the rim now if Jayce and Theo are in the game together defending the paint.

Greg and Koby will be at least as integral to slowing down Akinjo and McClang. 

[Loose Cannon]

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If I'm Ed Morrow, I'm shooting 500 jumpers a day, and then about 1200 more.  That 4 spot is there for the taking.

Yep, I thinks that is a Plan for ED.

[lawdog77]

Yep, I thinks that is a Plan for ED.

Can we pool together some $$ and hire Novak as a consultant. That's where the  wagers should be going, not to some stupid charity.

[VegasWarrior77]

Stan tweet attached:

[auburnmarquette]

Will fit perfectly to create that 3 headed monster down low. Now let's sign Baker and bring on Symir for next year and we will be set.

As happy as I am, I can never help thinking couldn't one of these great bigs have been 10 years older to help the three amigos transform from the beat 6-foot-5 and under team in the nation to a final four team.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Im guessing this is hard to believe for some

[Mr. Nielsen]

From the Conference of Champions to the Soul of College Hoops. Welcome JJ!

[BCHoopster]

Im guessing this is hard to believe for some

MU just needed a big body to defend a little and give them 5 more fouls, if he is better than Heldt, he will get more time, but with no power forward in the mix, I have
to believe you will see a line-up like this at times,  Koby, Howard, Sacar, Morrow and Ed, now you can do that with 5 more fouls to give.  It will work, then have the 2
thin small forwards Bailey and Cain at times.  I am just hoping Eke can give them a few minutes as well.  I can see Sacar getting 32-35 minutes a game playing the 2 guard or small forward, guarding the best on the other team in those spots.

[We R Final Four]

Imagine the rebounds Ed will get playing the #4 and #5 simultaneously.

[auburnmarquette]

23rd best offensive rebounder in country.
27th best defensive rebounder in the country
200th best 2-point shooter in country at just under 60%
Even with no 3-pointers this makes his actual effective field goal percentage better than either Hauser - particularly with Joey hitting less than 47% of his 2 pointers.
Trading Joey's 0.3% of opponents shot blocked and all around terrible defense for a top shot blockers at well over 5% of opponents blocked shots (hard to be that good and not be the best shot locker on the team due to Theo.
Morrow was much better than Joey the last 2 months so that's an upgrade at the 4
Jayce is an upgrade from Morrow at the 5 just because of some height matchups for Morrow

No replacing all the things Sam did, I believe he deserved 1st team all big East - but excited for the combinations and extra minutes for Cain, Bailey and Anim sliding to the 3 however the rotation works and - no rip on Sam but I do believe we are now much more durable because he took on so much and pounded big players and chased fast players for so many minutes.

If there were a way for Sam to stay and Jayce to replace Joey I would have taken that in an instant - but glad Sam is taking care of little bro and hope he blossoms in the new setting.

[MU82]

Glad to add a big body for rebounds, blocks, depth, fouls.

I think Morrow will play a little 4, but it will depend on matchups (as so much does). When we play a big team, we can use a Theo-Ed or Jayce-Ed combo. When other teams go small, it will not be the best to have both out there, just as it sometimes was tough to have Joey out there on D against a smaller guy.

If I had my druthers, I'd have preferred a tall, athletic wing who can hit 3s. But so would everybody else. So I'm not disappointed in this at all.

Welcome to the 2019-20 Big East champion Warriors!

[GB Warrior]

I have seen nothing from Ed to suggest he's anything but an under the basket center, but I'm not going to complain about more depth at the 5

[auburnmarquette]

Glad to add a big body for rebounds, blocks, depth, fouls.

I think Morrow will play a little 4, but it will depend on matchups (as so much does). When we play a big team, we can use a Theo-Ed or Jayce-Ed combo. When other teams go small, it will not be the best to have both out there, just as it sometimes was tough to have Joey out there on D against a smaller guy.

If I had my druthers, I'd have preferred a tall, athletic wing who can hit 3s. But so would everybody else. So I'm not disappointed in this at all.

Welcome to the 2019-20 Big East champion Warriors!

Agreed, teams will try to go small, but unlike last year I don't anticipate an ego issue with putting the 4 on the bench. With a true PG,  Markus at the 2, then Anim-Cain-Bailey combo at the 3 and 4 and Theo guarding the rim knowing he still has 10 more fouls behind him I'm fine with our anti small lineup.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Morrow to PF... morrow was solid last year down low. Here's hoping he is working on his 6-8 foot jumper

While i like the addition a lot, to think that Ed can hit more than a layup is a stretch, he struggked to make layups most times. Great kid, great motor, offensively bankrupt to quote an MU legend