Where are with with Morsell?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

to get everyone excited; their mod (who kicks ass) said Morsell to Marquette is most likely

The biggest threat was always the professional route

[HutchwasClutch]

If we get him, fine. We certainly could use his experience. But the guy shot atrociously last year, and nothing in his stats point to any real growth or improvement over his 4 years at MD.  The guy was about the same player all 4 years, and he played significant minutes from freshman year on.  He better bring a ton of intangibles.  Otherwise, there seems nothing to get excited about with him.  Is he considered a lockdown defender, defend multiple positions? 

[Skip Intro]

If we get him, fine. We certainly could use his experience. But the guy shot atrociously last year, and nothing in his stats point to any real growth or improvement over his 4 years at MD.  The guy was about the same player all 4 years, and he played significant minutes from freshman year on.  He better bring a ton of intangibles.  Otherwise, there seems nothing to get excited about with him.  Is he considered a lockdown defender, defend multiple positions?

He was B10 Defensive Player of the Year, so...yeah.  That's why we want him.

[tower912]

Looking at the roster, there is a distinct lack of experience.  B10 defensive player of the year as well as a 5th year senior might prove helpful.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

He was B10 Defensive Player of the Year, so...yeah.  That's why we want him.

That is great and dandy and certainly useful.  But this team also badly needs a guard who can put the ball in the basket.  We have the oft-injured spot up shooter in Greg and then........a ton of inexperienced question marks.  Again, I am not saying I don't want Morsell, but I don't think he really moves the needle that much. 

[HutchwasClutch]

He was B10 Defensive Player of the Year, so...yeah.  That's why we want him.

Good enough. Sounds like a liability offensively still. I hate having a guy out there opponents don't have to respect as any threat.

[HutchwasClutch]

That is great and dandy and certainly useful.  But this team also badly needs a guard who can put the ball in the basket.  We have the oft-injured spot up shooter in Greg and then........a ton of inexperienced question marks.  Again, I am not saying I don't want Morsell, but I don't think he really moves the needle that much.

Exactly on all!!  It's not like we're loaded everywhere and just need a stopper for a deep run next March.

[cheebs09]

So this guy would be like Dodds and an actual reporter in a blender

[WarriorPride68]

That is great and dandy and certainly useful.  But this team also badly needs a guard who can put the ball in the basket.  We have the oft-injured spot up shooter in Greg and then........a ton of inexperienced question marks.  Again, I am not saying I don't want Morsell, but I don't think he really moves the needle that much.

and correct me if I am wrong; major shoulder surgery and won't be back to full health until fall(ish)?

[Dr. Blackheart]

That is great and dandy and certainly useful.  But this team also badly needs a guard who can put the ball in the basket.  We have the oft-injured spot up shooter in Greg and then........a ton of inexperienced question marks.  Again, I am not saying I don't want Morsell, but I don't think he really moves the needle that much.

His shoulder injury required surgery after the season which he is still rehabbing. His game is mostly dribble penetration to the rim. He is a lockdown defender in a physical league, something I don't think we save seen in seven years. At Disney, he completely locked down Markus. Sign me up.

[panda]

and correct me if I am wrong; major shoulder surgery and won't be back to full health until fall(ish)?

Correct - The KenPom crew will look at his advanced stats and not be wowed, but he was the engine of that Maryland team. Battled through injury (ala Theo) for the season which impacted his numbers.

The guy is a very solid, calming presence. He's exactly the player we need to compete next year and will put our young guys in positions to succeed.

[wadesworld]

News flash: Shaka's teams will win games in different ways than Wojo's did.

[rocky_warrior]

News flash: Shaka's teams will win games in different ways than Wojo's did.

FIFY.  At least - that's the hope...

[Its DJOver]

Man, Scoop gonna Scoop.  We got the same guy that complains literally every single year that we don't use all of our 13 scholarships complaining about Shaka's target for our last scholarship (Garcia pending).  With his defensive abilities, if Morsell could also light it up on offense, we wouldn't even be in the conversation because he'd be pro. For a one year rental (possibly 2 because of Covid?)an elite defender that still averaged 10 ppg at a high major conference is about as good as you're going to get.   

[panda]

Man, Scoop gonna Scoop.  We got the same guy that complains literally every single year that we don't use all of our 13 scholarships complaining about Shaka's target for our last scholarship (Garcia pending).  With his defensive abilities, if Morsell could also light it up on offense, we wouldn't even be in the conversation because he'd be pro. For a one year rental (possibly 2 because of Covid?)an elite defender that still averaged 10 ppg at a high major conference is about as good as you're going to get.

Agree 100%. Remember, he was never looked at as even the second scorer while at UMD. He's more than capable, but has deferred for his college career.

[PGsHeroes32]

 Morsell was really,really good inside the arc last year.

Ill take a guy that can take it to the rack and defend.

[brewcity77]

Is he considered a lockdown defender, defend multiple positions?

Here's a Marquette-relevant example. Does everyone remember when Markus went off in Orlando? He scored 40 against Davidson & 51 against USC to set the Orlando Invitational scoring record in just 2 games & led us to the final against Maryland.

In the final, Howard scored 6 points on 1/12 shooting. He was awful. And the defender that was on him most of that night was Darrell Morsell.

[tower912]

Thus endeth the discussion. 

[Lennys Tap]

Here's a Marquette-relevant example. Does everyone remember when Markus went off in Orlando? He scored 40 against Davidson & 51 against USC to set the Orlando Invitational scoring record in just 2 games & led us to the final against Maryland.

In the final, Howard scored 6 points on 1/12 shooting. He was awful. And the defender that was on him most of that night was Darrell Morsell.

He can play on my team!

[willie warrior]

FIFY.  At least - that's the hope...

Exactly. And will win more games than Wojo-Dukiet did.

[willie warrior]

He can play on my team!

Now that is intriguing.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

His shoulder injury required surgery after the season which he is still rehabbing. His game is mostly dribble penetration to the rim. He is a lockdown defender in a physical league, something I don't think we save seen in seven years. At Disney, he completely locked down Markus. Sign me up.

For sure.  Who is going to score tho?  He better do some serious locking up, because I truthfully don't see how this team is going to score 60 points on a given night.  Again, not really an indictment on Morsell, I just don't think he is really cures what ails this team.   

[MuggsyB]

We desperately need Morsell.  I thought by now he would be on our squad.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Man, Scoop gonna Scoop.  We got the same guy that complains literally every single year that we don't use all of our 13 scholarships complaining about Shaka's target for our last scholarship (Garcia pending).  With his defensive abilities, if Morsell could also light it up on offense, we wouldn't even be in the conversation because he'd be pro. For a one year rental (possibly 2 because of Covid?)an elite defender that still averaged 10 ppg at a high major conference is about as good as you're going to get.

Where exactly am I complaining?  I said I don't see how he moves the needle.  I literally said that I'd take him just like an hour ago.  He's a hell of a lot better than an empty spot!  I just don't really think he makes this team any more exciting, or solves the very obvious scoring issue.  Sorry if that offends you!

[tower912]

For sure.  Who is going to score tho?  He better do some serious locking up, because I truthfully don't see how this team is going to score 60 points on a given night.  Again, not really an indictment on Morsell, I just don't think he is really cures what ails this team.

Of the projected 13 scholarship players that MU will have if Morsell comes and Garcia returns, 10 will be in their first or second year of college basketball.     All will be learning a new system.     This is the epitome of a rebuild when there is a coaching change.     And that is fine.    Just make sure that your expectations are realistic.