Author Topic: Shaka's Multiple Moves (Read 12228 times)

mileskishnish72 · « **on:** April 15, 2021, 09:41:38 AM »

It's raining newbies,m what do you think, Scoopers?

jsglow · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2021, 09:49:13 AM »

I, for one, LOVE it. Frankly I'm far less interested in winning this upcoming season than I am seeing the team develop an actual identity and get steadily better throughout the year. I want the whole to be greater than the sum of the parts. I want kids to become better ballplayers and understand where coach is taking them, even if they can't always execute. I believe that is what we will see. And it's something we haven't in a very long time.

goldeneagle91114 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2021, 09:57:29 AM »

Quote from: jsglow on April 15, 2021, 09:49:13 AM

I, for one, LOVE it. Frankly I'm far less interested in winning this upcoming season than I am seeing the team develop an actual identity and get steadily better throughout the year. I want the whole to be greater than the sum of the parts. I want kids to become better ballplayers and understand where coach is taking them, even if they can't always execute. I believe that is what we will see. And it's something we haven't in a very long time.

Agree with the above, but would also add that I want to see the team play their best basketball in Feb./March... continued growth throughout the year.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2021, 09:59:00 AM »

Quote from: jsglow on April 15, 2021, 09:49:13 AM

I, for one, LOVE it. Frankly I'm far less interested in winning this upcoming season than I am seeing the team develop an actual identity and get steadily better throughout the year. I want the whole to be greater than the sum of the parts. I want kids to become better ballplayers and understand where coach is taking them, even if they can't always execute. I believe that is what we will see. And it's something we haven't in a very long time.

It's exciting and I am cautiously optimistic. As glow mentioned, definitely feels like Shaka is recruiting with a purpose and filling specific roles. I think we are due for some really exciting basketball that will have some highs and some lows due to inexperience next year.

With covid, unclear if this is possible, but it'd be a good year to do a foreign trip over the summer. Just to get some sort of coherence going early.

lawdog77 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:06:43 AM »

I am curious, but not curious enough to take the time to look, to see what Shaka's M.O. was at Texas. Did he have many transfers in/out during his tenure?

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:11:45 AM »

I'm excited. I think I see what Shaka is doing and if it works out, it will be hella fun.

Add Morsell and bring back Dawson and I'll be over the moon.

Goose · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:16:28 AM »

lawdog

He had transfer to the NBA at Texas.

muwarrior69 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:25:34 AM »

Quote from: jsglow on April 15, 2021, 09:49:13 AM

I, for one, LOVE it. Frankly I'm far less interested in winning this upcoming season than I am seeing the team develop an actual identity and get steadily better throughout the year. I want the whole to be greater than the sum of the parts. I want kids to become better ballplayers and understand where coach is taking them, even if they can't always execute. I believe that is what we will see. And it's something we haven't in a very long time.

...and if others continue to leave so be it; clean slates can be good.

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:25:44 AM »

Quote from: lawdog77 on April 15, 2021, 10:06:43 AM

I am curious, but not curious enough to take the time to look, to see what Shaka's M.O. was at Texas. Did he have many transfers in/out during his tenure?

Shaka was not a transfer man until now:
2020: 0 in, 0 out
2019: 0 in, 1 out
2018: 0 in, 3 out
2017: 1 in, 1 out
2016: 2 in, 1 out
2015: 0 in, 2 out

It was actually one of my only hangups about Shaka as a candidate. I think the new world order will require a coach to be proficient on the transfer market and Shaka hadn't recruited one in the past three offseasons. Glad to see him adjusting.

warriorstrack · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:30:44 AM »

Like a kid in a candy store...

MU82 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:31:19 AM »

This offseason is different from all others, transfer-wise.

I agree with much of what glow said. Barring the signing of an experienced, proven, P6 talent, this team will be very, very, very young. And not young as in stacked-with-1-and-dones-like-Duke-and UK young. And that's OK, as long as folks recognize what that means.

I still think that if Dawson stays we have a chance for a nicer-than-many-expect season, and maybe even if he doesn't stay.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:33:43 AM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on April 15, 2021, 10:11:45 AM

I'm excited. I think I see what Shaka is doing and if it works out, it will be hella fun.

Add Morsell and bring back Dawson and I'll be over the moon.

The situation you have painted with Morsell would put me over the moon. Immediately adds a senior leader and a defensive guidepost for the team to be measured against.

Honestly, I have no idea what is going on though. I just know that I am pretty excited about the season--which I've not felt in a bit.

MU82 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:36:21 AM »

I've been the go-to guy for info for several of my MU friends -- which is hilarious, because I'm not connected at all. All I've done is update them with what I read on Scoop.

They are absolutely giddy about all this activity. I think there's a lot of excitement in MarquetteLand, as well as there should be. If you're not digging this, why even bother being a fan?

Warrior Code · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:38:08 AM »

I love it. I don't follow recruiting closely so I hadn't even heard of most of these kids before they committed, but it's fun to see some juice around the program right now.

After the Wojo-induced malaise and the general fatigue of 2020, it feels good to be excited about MU basketball again.

Stretchdeltsig · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:42:09 AM »

Its so refreshing to see a HC who knows how to recruit and close the deal like a businessman would. Shaka's a mover and a shaker. Love his go go work ethic.

hawk · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:43:39 AM »

I was surprised this morning to see that coach Smart added a a guard,Kolek and a foward Prosper to the team. I count 14 players. Is someone leaving or has someone left That I missed?

Goose · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:44:58 AM »

82

I am very happy and somewhat surprised with the consensus of people digging it. I thought a complete overhaul was needed and would happen and felt some would not like the departure of so many guys. It is very cool that everyone is excited and talking about MU basketball again.

One a sidebar, on Sportscenter last night MU was again mentioned in the notable coaching changes. Good times are coming!!

jsglow · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2021, 10:56:33 AM »

Quote from: hawk on April 15, 2021, 10:43:39 AM

I was surprised this morning to see that coach Smart added a a guard,Kolek and a foward Prosper to the team. I count 14 players. Is someone leaving or has someone left That I missed?

First, welcome and stick around.

Second, yes, at this moment we are one over.

MUONTOP · « **Reply #18 on:** April 15, 2021, 11:42:22 AM »

It's been 4 hours without a new commitment...should we be worried?

Billy Hoyle · « **Reply #19 on:** April 15, 2021, 11:55:40 AM »

I don't know what to think of any of these guys other than Shaka is recruiting guys to his system and taking advantage of the immediate eligibility rule to do it. It's setting him up for immediate success.