McEwen

[Jockey]

Once Koby has the ball his first instinct to try and hoist a shot. Couple times last night the GOAT was open and Koby took it in his own hands to make a play. I would give the freshman a ton more playing time at the point. He will be needed next year and beyond.

I agree, but here is the problem - at least as I see it. Kobe is back next year.

I think if Kobe was a senior, both Greg and Sy would see more minutes. but Wojo sees Kobe as one of the leaders of the team next year; hence, he doesn't attempt to limit him in any way despite ample evidence that it should happen.

[brewcity77]

Ed?

One more thing I love about Symir, he always finds Ed in position to make a quick move and score. The more Ed dribbles and moves, the less likely the ball comes out and more likely he doesn't score.

[WhoaJoe2020]

Koby was awful last night.  And thumb injury or not some of those layups he threw up there were absolute garbage.  Wojo said something about "funny shots" on the postgame with Homer and I'm certain he was talking about the Koby layups that didn't go anywhere near the basket.  The kid is athletic and can get to the hoop, but once there he's a waste.

I mostly agree with your take and with Wojos " funny shots" comment. Koby seems unsure of himself at times which leads to hesitation, and like the saying goes.... " He who hesitates is lost "

The only parts I take exception with is the "total garbage" and "he's a waste" comment. Besides being extreme it's somewhat inaccurate. In two of our biggest wins  this season Koby contributed in very significant ways.

Koby lacks confidence and consistency at the moment, and is dealing with an injured thumb. If the thumb isn't injured to the point of affecting his shot then I say let him work through it. If it is, sit him and let it heal. Sacar has shown he can be serviceable at the point and Symir has shown flashes on offense. Neither situation is optimal, but it is what it is.

[Loose Cannon]

Koby has been really bad on offense, but Torrence is definitely a liability on defense right now. I'd like to see more of him, but he's the worst backcourt defender we have at this point.

Could not agree More.  So what the answer?  3rd Base.

[brewcity77]

Could not agree More.  So what the answer?  3rd Base.

Greg didn't have a good shooting night against Providence, but I would like to see more of him and Markus. I liked having Cain start ahead of McEwen when Koby was out. Start Cain, Greg is first off the bench, let McEwen and Torrence fight for minutes behind him.

[Loose Cannon]

Greg didn't have a good shooting night against Providence, but I would like to see more of him and Markus. I liked having Cain start ahead of McEwen when Koby was out. Start Cain, Greg is first off the bench, let McEwen and Torrence fight for minutes behind him.

Sounds like a plan and if doesn't work keep adjusting.

[Cheeks]

Greg didn't have a good shooting night against Providence, but I would like to see more of him and Markus. I liked having Cain start ahead of McEwen when Koby was out. Start Cain, Greg is first off the bench, let McEwen and Torrence fight for minutes behind him.

What is up with Greg's free throw stroke...it looks like he is shot putting it.

[brewcity77]

What is up with Greg's free throw stroke...it looks like he is shot putting it.

At least it's not Jayce's stroke? 

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Greg didn't have a good shooting night against Providence, but I would like to see more of him and Markus. I liked having Cain start ahead of McEwen when Koby was out. Start Cain, Greg is first off the bench, let McEwen and Torrence fight for minutes behind him.

While I agree, I don't see that happening.  McEwen has been really tough to watch, and I'd love to see less of him until he is more consistent, but he's not going to be the 3rd guy off the bench.

[We R Final Four]

"He who hesitates is lost" is a saying?

Haven't heard that one in all my years.

[WhoaJoe2020]

"He who hesitates is lost" is a saying?

Haven't heard that one in all my years.

Yeah, It's a classic, as in old.

[rocket surgeon]

who was the last transfer that lived up to half the hype?  yu'd think maybe we'd get lucky once and one of these guys actually improved from the prior year and shocked the chit outta us.  he'd get the keys to cobeen if he could-they're still all coeds eyn'a?  man, i lost my innocence over there a whole bunch of times

[wadesworld]

who was the last transfer that lived up to half the hype?  yu'd think maybe we'd get lucky once and one of these guys actually improved from the prior year and shocked the chit outta us.  he'd get the keys to cobeen if he could-they're still all coeds eyn'a?  man, i lost my innocence over there a whole bunch of times

Rowsey.

And cool? Congrats!

[harryp]

He who hesitates is lost, but haste makes waste.

[WhoaJoe2020]

He who hesitates is lost, but haste makes waste.

Touché

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Touché

Mcewen has been simply horrible offensively.  Today he wasnt horrible, with that said tyrning point in the game was when he mussed the dunk down 5 n then bricked both ft's. SH went on a 7-0 run n ball game.
All that said, sacar n bailey shoot better than 3-18 n we r right there.  Guys arent stepping up.  Getting good shots gotta make shots and defensively we are not very tuff. Hard to win

[rocket surgeon]

Rowsey.

And cool? Congrats!

yes, he was kinda the only one i had on my very short list, but was kinda hoping to have a, you know, list and i didn't consider a list to be, umm, one

[The Sultan]

yes, he was kinda the only one i had on my very short list, but was kinda hoping to have a, you know, list and i didn't consider a list to be, umm, one

You asked for "the last transfer to live up to the hype."  By definition that's a list of one.

[rocket surgeon]

You asked for "the last transfer to live up to the hype."  By definition that's a list of one.

you're right-got me. 

[brewcity77]

You asked for "the last transfer to live up to the hype."  By definition that's a list of one.

Carlino. The team didn't, but he did.

[lawdog77]

Mike flory, david boone, tyrone baldwin

[Cheeks]

You asked for "the last transfer to live up to the hype."  By definition that's a list of one.

What was the hype for Johnson.  In my mind it was a fouls guy who could rebound, nothing more, nothing less.  What "hype" are people talking about?

[WhoaJoe2020]

Mcewen has been simply horrible offensively.  Today he wasnt horrible, with that said tyrning point in the game was when he mussed the dunk down 5 n then bricked both ft's. SH went on a 7-0 run n ball game.
All that said, sacar n bailey shoot better than 3-18 n we r right there.  Guys arent stepping up.  Getting good shots gotta make shots and defensively we are not very tuff. Hard to win

Yeah, he did some positive things, and then he wiped them all out by failing in key moments. He and a few others need  to put together a complete game. Specifically Brendan and Sacar. Markus isn't infallible either. If Marquette can get 30 solid minutes from each of them on both ends, every game, our fortunes should change. If not..........

[MU82]

Super solid game for Koby.

9 assists, only 1 turnover, very good defense ... and 4 perfectly pure FTs that barely even rippled the net to clinch the win.

Making a big contribution even when the shot's not there is something good basketball players do.

[PJDunn]

Absolutely agree!  Love to see him get his shot going, but his defense, court vision, and cool under pressure are pretty much always there.