A personal request for the MU staff

[Scoop Snoop]

I felt he was extremely sluggish in the championship game.  I forgot what those Polish pastries are called but he may have thrown down 2 or 20 before taking the floor.  A few pierogies are just fine Scoop Snoop, I'm just guessing he got carried away. 

Maybe pierogies, maybe prescription meds- pain killers. He had some serious, excruciating back problems that I believe required surgery.

[brewcity77]

I would like a tier 1  Euro/Intenational scout with the ability to seal the deal.  I look at Gonzaga's success and ask myself why not us?  I would like a Bogdanovic type guy on our roster. Just sayin...

Sir, this is an Arby's.

[dad's couch]

I know international recruiting sounds great but there are numerous reasons why almost no one does it
1) Very limited pool of players. Many of the top players are professionals playing for club teams. Most are sign as 14 to 16 year olds.
2) To recruit internationally an assistant needs to go over to Europe/Australia. That's not an overnight trip. Most have to spend at least a week to 10 days to make it worthwhile. Add in at least two days (maybe 4) to travel back and forth that's two weeks away from the program and not working with current players. The NCAA also limits the number of coaches that can be on the road recruiting at any given time and there is a limited window. Do you want to use up that resource with 4 days flying? In addition. You need to have a coach that is willing to be gone for weeks at a time
3) Recruiting overseas is not cheap. It's the basic cost benefit analysis. Is it worth the time and money to get a player who may have a comp in N. America?
4) Gonzaga and St Mary's are the best examples of programs that do the best. Lloyd was the point person for the Zags. It will be interesting to see if they continue although looking at their last couple of recruiting classes they probably don't need to any more. St Mary's has well established ties but again are any of the guys they are getting program changers? Comes back to the same question. Is it worth the time and money to get the guys St. Mary's is getting taking resources from the program that can be used elsewhere.

[dad's couch]

I should also add. It doesn't hurt the draft stock by playing overseas as compared to playing in the NCAA.

[NCMUFan]

Davidson traditionally is as international as it gets.  I think one needs contacts globally.  Once a reputation is established for international players, it may gets easier to recruit them.
https://davidsonwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

[Lennys Tap]

Al needed 4 years to get Marquette to the NCAAT. 3 years to get to the NIT which was more significant back then than it is now. I think 3 years is a reasonable expectation for Shaka to take us dancing.

When Al took over we were coming off of a 5-21 season, freshmen weren’t eligible and players almost never transferred. Quick turnarounds are much easier now.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

When Al took over we were coming off of a 5-21 season, freshmen weren’t eligible and players almost never transferred. Quick turnarounds are much easier now.

Maybe,  but sustainable ones typically still take time. I think year 3 will be the year for Shaka. I will certainly be happy if it's quicker than that

[Viper]

Those type of players don’t come to the US for college.  You’re more likely to get an unpolished big man with a ton of potential.  Great shooting guards with size play pro there and then get drafted or sign with the NBA.   Other than the Aussie guards that went through St Mary’s, I struggle to think of any at the high major level

if they’ll play for a couple seasons in Spokane, why not Milwaukee?

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I felt he was extremely sluggish in the championship game.  I forgot what those Polish pastries are called but he may have thrown down 2 or 20 before taking the floor.  A few pierogies are just fine Scoop Snoop, I'm just guessing he got carried away. 

Paczki?
Nalesznicki?

[Scoop Snoop]

Paczki?
Nalesznicki?

Maybe babka too?

[MuggsyB]

Paczki?
Nalesznicki?

Ah.....yes.  Paczki.

[JWags85]

if they’ll play for a couple seasons in Spokane, why not Milwaukee?

Look at my post.  I never said Milwaukee itself is an issue.  Just that Euro guards with good size and shooting aren’t available to college teams.  All the Zags have been big men like Sabonis and Karnowski.  Players of the Bogdanovic mold, even if not that good, thrive in Euro ball till they are ready for the NBA looks

[willie warrior]

If by green wienie you mean he got fired than yes he did. Deservingly so. Though I'm honestly curious if you know what green weenie actually means. Because it has a very specific meaning that I don't think applies to basketball situations

A ptomaine hot dog then?

[Dr. Blackheart]

Niv Lives!

[MU82]

Look at my post.  I never said Milwaukee itself is an issue.  Just that Euro guards with good size and shooting aren’t available to college teams.  All the Zags have been big men like Sabonis and Karnowski.  Players of the Bogdanovic mold, even if not that good, thrive in Euro ball till they are ready for the NBA looks

Why do you think bigs are more willing to do US colleges, Wags? Because bigs, in general, take more time to reach their potential?

[willie warrior]

Willie doesn’t understand the landscape or the game for that matter

I certainly understand the landscape of your head. Why don't you ride your green horse back to rubeland.

[Uncle Rico]

I certainly understand the landscape of your head. Why don't you ride your green horse back to rubeland.

I’ve never ridden a green horse.

[willie warrior]

I’ve never ridden a green horse.

Of course you remembered to not deny your home as rubeland. And there always is a first time