Shaka's first workout

[muwarrior69]

For you guys in the know is Kasten gym part of the Al? Who is Kasten?

[Nukem2]

For you guys in the know is Kasten gym part of the Al? Who is Kasten?

Craig Kasten, MU alum and major donor to The Al funding.  The Kasten gym is the practice gym at the lower level.

[The Sultan]

Craig Kasten, MU alum and major donor to The Al funding.  The Kasten gym is the practice gym at the lower level.

https://alumni.marquette.edu/awards/recipients/kasten

[onepost]

Like others have stated here, from the few people I've talked to it sounds like he's waiting on NBA feedback: either he would declare and sign with an agent or come back to Marquette.

I think everyone is expecting him to come back (my friend's sister works in the program and her expectation since Shaka got hired has been everyone returns sans Symir, and that hasn't changed).  I perused the draft board mocks and Dawson isn't in the top 100 of NBADraft, ESPN, or NBADraftRoom.  He's the 60th ranked prospect in the 2022 Draft on NBADraftRoom.  So it would be stunning if he was getting the kind of feedback that prompted him to leave, IMO.

I think he's a 3-year guy at MU, same with DJ (I guess that would make him a 4-year college player).  Hopefully they value making a couple successful runs at the tourney, and would love to see him announce he's coming back here soon.

[PGsHeroes32]

https://shamasportsheadliners.com/

[MU82]

https://shamasportsheadliners.com/

Shama is a good guy, but he has absolutely no sources. He cites "reports," as anybody can do.

[PGsHeroes32]

Shama is a good guy, but he has absolutely no sources. He cites "reports," as anybody can do.

Oh I know.

Its just funny that on the Minny side of things they keep all teasing its coming.

[Big Papi]

Shama is a good guy, but he has absolutely no sources. He cites "reports," as anybody can do.

Chet is going to be a Zag and I believe Dawson is at MU next year.  Reuvers might be the guy at Minnesota if he can get over playing for a rival.

[JWags85]

The fact that he has Holmgren on that list says everything about his credibility

[muwarrior69]

Craig Kasten, MU alum and major donor to The Al funding.  The Kasten gym is the practice gym at the lower level.

Thanks.

[barfolomew]

Coaches may write and telephone student-athletes or their parents during a dead period.

Hmm, no telegrams then?

[Nukem2]

Hmm, no telegrams then?

Smoke signals?

[f/k/a humanlung]

Smoke signals?

Pigeons are far more reliable.

[keefe]

Nah man, da weather is beautiful. Go for it, hey?

Weather's beautiful in the PNW. Thought of cutting a slice under the stars last night, Doc

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1381750897160683528

Oso looking healed. Dexter and Jose sightings at practice. Coach Smart getting on the floor after a loose ball

[jficke13]

Dig the slashing, dig the energy.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1381750897160683528

Oso looking healed. Dexter and Jose sightings at practice. Coach Smart getting on the floor after a loose ball

I love how Shaka made Oso redo the layup drill and finish with a dunk the 2nd time.

[StillWarriors]

Oso looks very athletic. It'll be interesting to see what kind of player he can develop into despite his frame. I think there is real potential for him to play a meaningful role on the team. Length and athleticism can help compensate for the lack of brawn in many ways, though clearly a lot of weight room time would help.

[StillWarriors]

I love how Shaka made Oso redo the layup drill and finish with a dunk the 2nd time.

That drill and point of emphasis would serve Dawson well, too. Big guys getting blocked inside has been a recurring problem the past few years. Joey H had such a habit of shrinking at the rim rather than driving up to it; Dawson obviously got blocked an inordinate amount inside too. I love drilling home the idea of going strong at the bucket; you may still get blocked if not explosive but far more likely to get a foul called when going strong.

[The Lens]

Craig Kasten, MU alum and major donor to The Al funding.  The Kasten gym is the practice gym at the lower level.

There was talk when the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center was being built of having two side by side basketball courts.  Apparently MBB felt the one court at Kasten was too restrictive.  That obviously never came to fruition.  The Bucks have two side by side.  One is a mock of their traditional court and the other is the Fear the Dear court.

[Pakuni]

nm

[Scoop Snoop]

That drill and point of emphasis would serve Dawson well, too. Big guys getting blocked inside has been a recurring problem the past few years. Joey H had such a habit of shrinking at the rim rather than driving up to it; Dawson obviously got blocked an inordinate amount inside too. I love drilling home the idea of going strong at the bucket; you may still get blocked if not explosive but far more likely to get a foul called when going strong.

Great summary of something that has driven me crazy- getting blocked and often not getting a second chance to score out of the possession vs. a greater chance of either A) scoring, B) getting a couple of FT's or C) better yet, "and one". Add getting the home crowd pumped up and what's not to like?

[genious expert]

Went down a small rabbit hole here, but I think we should be prepared for more dunking. I compared Texas dunking numbers vs MU.

(#National Rank/ Number of Dunks/ %of 2pa)

2018
UT: (#8/151/13.7%)
MU: (#146/55/5.3%)

2019
UT: (#11/144/13%)
MU: (#136/59/5.9%)

2020
UT: (#23/101/11%)
MU: (#91/63/7.5%)

2021
UT: (#1/134/17.1%)
MU: (#55/58/7.1%)

[BrewCity83]

I am prepared for more dunking!!

[cheebs09]

I am prepared for more dunking!!

Do we need to bring the Dunk Counter back? I think that went away during the Acker/Cubilian starting backcourt year.