2023 Team Outlook

[cheebs09]

That said, easier to exploit mismatches when playing 5-on-4 (which they are in the video).

No wonder it looked like a Wojo defense.

[GoldenEagles03]

That said, easier to exploit mismatches when playing 5-on-4 (which they are in the video).

5 on 4 disadvantage or 5 on 4 scramble is one of the most valuable defensive drills there is. Love seeing defense prioritized.

Doesn't change the fact that Ben Gold at 6'11" is going to be a major matchup nightmare for some. Especially with his counterpart being a ball handler of sorts. Oso/Gold tag team could be lethal.

[MuggsyB]

Is that some form of Insane Clown Posse for little people?

I would tread lightly S-Billy.  They may appear rarely like cicadas but they're omnipresent and vindictive. 

[MuggsyB]

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1576981735006511105?t=w-Z1SzAp5qvslMp80eSGYw&s=19

5 dribbles. 6 passes. Ending with a 6'11" forward/center drilling a 3.

Could be some awesome mismatches to exploit this year.

Uh.....BAM??  This could be an enormous plus if he's productive as a stretch 5 out of the gates. 

[Jay Bee]

Gold will dominate when opponents pull out the old four-defender defense.

[Scoop Snoop]

Gold will dominate when opponents pull out the old four-defender defense.

He's going to psyche out opponents Big Time with some of those facial expressions from the Maori pre game performance that he learned with the NZ national team.

[brewcity77]

5 on 4 disadvantage or 5 on 4 scramble is one of the most valuable defensive drills there is. Love seeing defense prioritized.

Doesn't change the fact that Ben Gold at 6'11" is going to be a major matchup nightmare for some. Especially with his counterpart being a ball handler of sorts. Oso/Gold tag team could be lethal.

Not saying the drills aren't valuable, nor that Gold can't present matchup problems, but putting context to the offense in this clip.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://twitter.com/CoachShakaSmart/status/1577341119863611395

Still room on the Oso hype train

[rocky_warrior]

https://twitter.com/CoachShakaSmart/status/1577341119863611395

Still room on the Oso hype train

Domino of the week - sounds like something Joey would have won a lot.

[The Sultan]

Domino of the week - sounds like something Joey would have won a lot.

They don't have an essay portion any longer.

[cheebs09]

Domino of the week - sounds like something Joey would have won a lot.

I believe that's the Brad Davison Award in Madison, but given out for different reasons.

[tower912]

Domino of the week - sounds like something Joey would have won a lot.

After where the Brad punched him.....

Slats Domino?

[Uncle Rico]

Domino of the week - sounds like something Joey would have won a lot.

Just because he falls down a lot doesn't necessarily make him a good domino, per se

[wadesworld]

ESPN's Bracketology doesn't have much of an outlook for this team.  Not mentioned as even on the bubble.

[PointWarrior]

Mopes should just have the season cancelled.

ESPN's Bracketology doesn't have much of an outlook for this team.  Not mentioned as even on the bubble.

[The Sultan]

ESPN's Bracketology doesn't have much of an outlook for this team.  Not mentioned as even on the bubble.

I don't believe we were mentioned last year either.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I understand why, on paper, people don't expect this team to be good.

Personally, I think the roster is a lot stronger on paper now than it was at this time last season. That makes me optimistic that this year's team will be better than last year's team. The impact a coach has on a roster is hard to project when you are a neutral party looking at dozens of teams at the same time. I think unlike our most recent former coach, our current coach usually makes teams better than the sum of their parts, hence the optimism.

[MuggsyB]

I understand why, on paper, people don't expect this team to be good.

Personally, I think the roster is a lot stronger on paper now than it was at this time last season. That makes me optimistic that this year's team will be better than last year's team. The impact a coach has on a roster is hard to project when you are a neutral party looking at dozens of teams at the same time. I think unlike our most recent former coach, our current coach usually makes teams better than the sum of their parts, hence the optimism.

Agreed.  Can we knock down the triple with consistency?  I'm really hoping Kolek can find his J.  I think the sum of our parts is potentially better than last year.  I'll just leave it at that.

[Jay Bee]

Agreed.  Can we knock down the triple with consistency?  I'm really hoping Kolek can find his J.  I think the sum of our parts is potentially better than last year.  I'll just leave it at that.

Can the defense not take a dump on the court later in the season?

[MuggsyB]

Can the defense not take a dump on the court later in the season?

Fair point for sure. 

[LAZER]

I understand why, on paper, people don't expect this team to be good.

Personally, I think the roster is a lot stronger on paper now than it was at this time last season. That makes me optimistic that this year's team will be better than last year's team. The impact a coach has on a roster is hard to project when you are a neutral party looking at dozens of teams at the same time. I think unlike our most recent former coach, our current coach usually makes teams better than the sum of their parts, hence the optimism.

What makes you think this? What are you seeing that makes you like this team vs last years? (honest question)

[BCHoopster]

Easy, 10 players who could start.

[panda]

Easy, 10 players who could start.

I don't think that's a great situation. Tons of question marks.

Could be fine in the end, but there are so many options because this roster has so many question marks.

[Goose]

BC


I am loving your optimism on this upcoming year. You know your stuff and I agree with you and TAMU. They are well ahead of where they were a year ago and they are going to be fun to watch.

[MU82]

Can the defense not take a dump on the court later in the season?

We love this idea!

Sincerely,
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