[Cracked Sidewalks] Joplin Comes Home to Marquette

[brewcity77]

Shaka lands his first in-state recruit as Brookfield Central forward David Joplin joins the Golden Eagles. Cracked Sidewalks has the story:

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2021/04/joplin-comes-home-to-marquette.html?m=1

[JakeBarnes]

Shaka lands his first in-state recruit as Brookfield Central forward David Joplin joins the Golden Eagles. Cracked Sidewalks has the story:

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2021/04/joplin-comes-home-to-marquette.html?m=1

First Marquette in-state commit since 2017

[MU82]

Which state he lives in doesn't matter as much to me as it does to some Scoopers. Just want to get potentially outstanding players who can put Marquette back among the elite, and David Joplin certainly seems to qualify there.

Great job, Shaka ... and welcome to Marquette, David!

We Are Marquette!

[tower912]

First Marquette in-state commit since 2017

As long as he doesn't have a younger brother that everyone thinks is better.   

[MU82]

As long as he doesn't have a younger brother that everyone thinks is better.

And new stationery and fancy pens they got for Xmas!

Seriously, like the DJ who arrived last year, this DJ looks like a baller. Can't wait for the season!!

[MuggsyB]

Bam.

So we have two more spots if Garcia is back?

[Goose]

Muggsy

If I were a couple of guys on the current roster, I would be more than looking over my shoulder. I think I would be calling Kent State and seeing if any roster spots were available.

[tower912]

Bam.

So we have two more spots if Garcia is back?

1 at this point.       

[Galway Eagle]

Muggsy

If I were a couple of guys on the current roster, I would be more than looking over my shoulder. I think I would be calling Kent State and seeing if any roster spots were available.

+1 Dexter and Perez seem like nice guys but unsure how they get time.

I like Greg too but he may want to really look at the likelihood he can play in the new system with bad ankles.

[MuggsyB]

+1 Dexter and Perez seem like nice guys but unsure how they get time.

I like Greg too but he may want to really look at the likelihood he can play in the new system with bad ankles.

This has crossed my mind.  There's only one ball.  I really would like to add a knock down shooter.

[tower912]

Muggsy, you always used to want guys who could get to the rim.   

Anyway, the Shaka practice video warmed my heard with the loose ball drill.    Yes, there is only one ball.   If you want it, and you want more time on the floor, go get it when nobody else has it.    Rebound and dive for loose balls.    If a big wants to score more, go get offensive rebounds.   

[lawdog77]

In limited time, Jose was really good at shooting the three.

Making them is a different story.
In all seriousness, I see a little bit of Wesley Matthews (NBA version) game in Jose. I think he could be pretty good this year.

[Galway Eagle]

In limited time, Jose was really good at shooting the three.

Making them is a different story.
In all seriousness, I see a little bit of Wesley Matthews (NBA version) game in Jose. I think he could be pretty good this year.

Jose is too slow IMO to get on the court especially based on what Shaka seems to want to play. when he runs up the court it either looks like he's got some type of knee issues or flat feet.

[StillWarriors]

+1 Dexter and Perez seem like nice guys but unsure how they get time.

I like Greg too but he may want to really look at the likelihood he can play in the new system with bad ankles.

There's always a need for a reliable shooter to at least have a slot as a role player. Greg showed that ability this year. Love his attitude and hope he sticks around. Really want to see him do well wherever he decides is best for him. Would love for that to be at MU.

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy, you always used to want guys who could get to the rim.   

Anyway, the Shaka practice video warmed my heard with the loose ball drill.    Yes, there is only one ball.   If you want it, and you want more time on the floor, go get it when nobody else has it.    Rebound and dive for loose balls.    If a big wants to score more, go get offensive rebounds.

Yes Tower.  That is always my first wish but we now have multiple guys that can downhill.  I was just thinking of additional weapons we can add to our roster.  What's your overall take on our shooting from the perimeter?  I'd like to have the drive and kick game in the playbook, that's all I'm saying.

[Galway Eagle]

There's always a need for a reliable shooter to at least have a slot as a role player. Greg showed that ability this year. Love his attitude and hope he sticks around. Really want to see him do well wherever he decides is best for him. Would love for that to be at MU.

I agree I love his attitude and wish we got to see him develop without so many injuries. I guess if it were me I'd see that I was the last hold out from an old era, have too weak of ankles to play the way Shaka wants to, and could probably do great at a slow temp mid major.

You have a point about reliable outside shooting though!

[JakeBarnes]

Yes Tower.  That is always my first wish but we now have multiple guys that can downhill.  I was just thinking of additional weapons we can add to our roster.  What's your overall take on our shooting from the perimeter?  I'd like to have the drive and kick game in the playbook, that's all I'm saying.

You're gonna really like the Shaka offense then if it matches the one at UT last year.

[tower912]

Yes Tower.  That is always my first wish but we now have multiple guys that can downhill.  I was just thinking of additional weapons we can add to our roster.  What's your overall take on our shooting from the perimeter?  I'd like to have the drive and kick game in the playbook, that's all I'm saying.

My take is I have no idea.    So many young guys.    Going to be playing an entirely different style.    Coach Smart likes drive and kick.   If the guys buy in and the ball movement improves, I think the perimeter shooting could be adequate because there will be more open looks.    But if it takes time for all of the young guys to adjust to the system, the perimeter shooting may not be improved.   

[Goose]

I think there is little chance of Perez seeing playing time on a Shaka led program.

[onepost]

In looking through all the articles on Joplin's commitment, I was encouraged to hear that Neill Berry played a big role in Joplin wanting to come to Marquette.  I had no idea Berry was the lead recruiter for Tyrese Halliburton at Iowa State, and got him signed there before Berry left ISU to join Shaka at Texas.

[MU82]

There's always a need for a reliable shooter to at least have a slot as a role player. Greg showed that ability this year. Love his attitude and hope he sticks around. Really want to see him do well wherever he decides is best for him. Would love for that to be at MU.

This.

There is not a program in America that believes it has enough shooting. Greg proved this season that he can hit open 3s. He also looked like a leader, and he's been a great teammate during his time at Marquette.

Shaka is bringing in some nice prospects, but they are 3-4 stars, 18-19 years old. And the returning core will be two sophomores and a junior who has played only one full season.

Based on what we know right now, we absolutely have room on the roster for a 5th-year senior role player/leader who can knock down open 3s.

I could see Greg getting 20-25 minutes in some games, 0-5 minutes in others, depending on the opponent and what we need at the time.

Until I see proof that we have a bunch of guys who can make 3s at a 40% clip, I absolutely want to keep a career .423 distance shooter who has improved every season and who shot .455 last year.

[Goose]

82

I do not think Greg will be getting 20-25 minutes in games next season at MU. If he transfers, that is a different story.

[bilsu]

+1 Dexter and Perez seem like nice guys but unsure how they get time.

I like Greg too but he may want to really look at the likelihood he can play in the new system with bad ankles.

I bet they play more than they did last year, but that is not saying much.

[MU82]

82

I do not think Greg will be getting 20-25 minutes in games next season at MU. If he transfers, that is a different story.

We're struggling. Can't hit a shot. Trailing 16-6 midway through the first half. Shaka says, "Greg, you're in." Elliott goes 4-for-5 on 3s the rest of the half, helps Marquette take the lead. Second half, another slow start. Tied 32-32 at the first TV timeout. Shaka says, "Greg, I believe in you. Make some shots." Elliott hits another two 3s as we pull away.

You seriously can't see that kind of scenario happening a few times next season? And did you seriously not see the part where I also said he'd play 0-5 minutes in games? I actually said in another thread that one sign we are a much better team is if Elliott averages only 10-15 mpg.

He's a role player who happens to be darn good at his role, as well as a great kid.

Not sure if this describes you, but we have folks here who complain we can't get older, but they want to discard a useful 5th-year senior ... we have folks here who praised Matt Heldt every time he clapped, but they don't think Elliott could fill a role next season ... we have folks here who practically had orgasms when Jake Thomas made one shot, but they want to dump a guy who has proven he can do that regularly.

Yes, I love that Shaka is bringing in some potentially fine 18-year-olds, but let's not kid ourselves. This isn't one of Cal's or K's 1-and-done freshmen classes or the Fab Five.

Akanno and Perez are entirely different situations. They haven't proven themselves at this level.

[Uncle Rico]

We're struggling. Can't hit a shot. Trailing 16-6 midway through the first half. Shaka says, "Greg, you're in." Elliott goes 4-for-5 on 3s the rest of the half, helps Marquette take the lead. Second half, another slow start. Tied 32-32 at the first TV timeout. Shaka says, "Greg, I believe in you. Make some shots." Elliott hits another two 3s as we pull away.

You seriously can't see that kind of scenario happening a few times next season? And did you seriously not see the part where I also said he'd play 0-5 minutes in games?

He's a role player who happens to be darn good at his role, as well as a great kid.

Not sure if this describes you, but we have folks here who complain we can't get older, but they want to discard a useful 5th-year senior ... we have folks here who praised Matt Heldt every time he clapped, but they don't think Elliott could fill a role next season ... we have folks here who practically had orgasms when Jake Thomas made one shot, but they want to dump a guy who has proven he can do that regularly.

Yes, I love that Shaka is bringing in some potentially fine 18-year-olds, but let's not kid ourselves. This isn't one of Cal's or K's 1-and-done freshmen classes or the Fab Five.

Akanno and Perez are entirely different situations. They haven't proven themselves at this level.

Need shooters in today's game