Justin Lewis -- 1st-round draft pick?

[tower912]

I agree Goose. Watching O-Max live it's evident he's got major pro potential. His handles at his size are fantastic. Pretty quick feet too. Great with his off hand. Hi ne. Ore year of strength and conditioning and skill development I think he takes a big step up next year. I think his ceiling may be higher than Justin's.

OMP is quicker and handles the ball better.   He finishes with either hand at the basket.   Loved that between-the-legs dribble in traffic against the press last night.    His upside is enormous.   I used to think I wanted him to play slower.   Not anymore.   His speed at 6'8 makes him special.  I called him Jamil's size and athleticism mixed with Juan's motor in the thread that was tearing him down.    I stand by that.   When his skills catch up to his ability, he will be very dangerous.    Skills meaning jump shot, finishing after a great move, seeing the floor after he puts the ball on the floor and starts his drive.    If MU faces Gonzaga, I see him as MU's best hope of slowing down Holmgren.   

I agree with that scout's assessment of JL.    I noticed the 'slow feet' comment, and agree with that, too.   He is strong and wide and can play bully ball.   He is having a great year and is fun to watch.   His lateral quickness can certainly improve. 

[We R Final Four]

Does not compute.

Yeah I didnt follow that. Better without him.....but we all can agree we'd be better with him.

[GooooMarquette]

Does not compute.

I look at it this way: this season our ceiling has been in about the 15 to 25 range. Next season, without him, we may be a 10-20 ranked team. With him, we could be top 10.

So without him could be better than this season, but with him would be even better yet....

[MDMU04]

I noticed the 'slow feet' comment, and agree with that, too.   He is strong and wide and can play bully ball.   He is having a great year and is fun to watch.   His lateral quickness can certainly improve.

I've always felt watching Justin that his feet looked "heavy."  He's athletic, can jump and move well enough, but there's something about his feet that makes it look like a lot of effort is required to get moving at times.  The odd thing is he doesn't really play slow, I think he puts himself in good positions because of his instincts and his length really helps at this level.  It will likely be tougher to compensate for this in the NBA.

[StillAWarrior]

Yeah I didnt follow that. Better without him.....but we all can agree we'd be better with him.

Better next year than we were this year, even without Lewis. Better next year with Lewis than we will be next year without Lewis (which would still be better than this year).

[wadesworld]

I'm not sold on being better next year than this year if Lewis is gone.  If Lewis leaves, that's three of your four most important players gone.  So far we're bringing in three lowly ranked recruits to replace them.  And a good chance that one of our two best shooters also leaves.

There are a lot of big jumps that would be needed to be made in order for that to happen.

[GooooMarquette]

Better next year than we were this year, even without Lewis. Better next year with Lewis than we will be next year without Lewis (which would still be better than this year).

This year: Probably a 5 or 6 seed
Next year without JFL: Maybe a 3 or 4
Next year with JFL: cuttin' down nets

[GooooMarquette]

Newsie is a board cancer.

I'm just happy he isn't a fan of the dirty stinkin' Cardinals...

[Jay Bee]

If we get a transfer who can rebound on the defensive boards. I'm surprised you didn't mention Joplin. He steps in for Lewis next year and becomes a 15/8 guy (my early wild prediction). He has the best fundamental rebounding skills I have seen on the team this year.

Until last night, in calendar year 2022, Joplin had one of the ten worst defensive rebounding percentages in ALL of college bball among players who played at least 10% of their team minutes.

Literally 1 defensive rebound from Dec 22 through Feb 15.

[GooooMarquette]

Until last night, in calendar year 2022, Joplin had one of the ten worst defensive rebounding percentages in ALL of college bball among players who played at least 10% of their team minutes.

Literally 1 defensive rebound from Dec 22 through Feb 15.

Joplin lets the other guys get all the easy rebounds

[tower912]

Watching him last night, even though he is listed at 6'7, it struck me that he seemed significantly smaller than both OMP and JL.   

[real chili 83]

Ban Newsie!

[GooooMarquette]

Watching him last night, even though he is listed at 6'7, it struck me that he seemed significantly smaller than both OMP and JL.

Yep. Looks maybe 6'5" tops.

[GooooMarquette]

Ban Newsie!

Racist^^^^^

But I agree - ban Newsie!

[Newsdreams]

Ban Newsie!

unnatural carnal knowledge you racist white trash

[Newsdreams]

Racist^^^^^

But I agree - ban Newsie!

Eat my shorts

[dgies9156]

I'm just happy he isn't a fan of the dirty stinkin' Cardinals...

Ban Gooooo too.

Cardinals Rule!!!!!!

[rocky_warrior]

I look at it this way: this season our ceiling has been in about the 15 to 25 range. Next season, without him, we may be a 10-20 ranked team. With him, we could be top 10.

So without him could be better than this season, but with him would be even better yet....

Ok.  I may not agree with the better REGARDLESS without him, but that at least explains those statements which  seemed contradictory to me.

[Newsdreams]

Ban Gooooo too.

Cardinals Rule!!!!!!

pretty boy

[MU82]

We will see in 3 years.

Omax very well might not be at MU in three years.

You mean, when Marquette finally starts listing O-Max as a sophomore?

Literally 1 defensive rebound from Dec 22 through Feb 15.

Jeesh ... that's only 1 more than Janis Joplin had!

[GooooMarquette]

Jeesh ... that's only 1 more than Janis Joplin had!

Take it! Take another little piece of my heart now baby!

[GooooMarquette]

Ban Gooooo too.

Cardinals Rule!!!!!!

Agree! Ban Goooo!

Oh, wait....

[The Sultan]

Jeesh ... that's only 1 more than Janis Joplin had!

Favorite Janis Joplin trivia....she was high school classmate of Jimmy Johnson.

They didn't hang in the same circles.

[MU82]

Favorite Janis Joplin trivia....she was high school classmate of Jimmy Johnson.

They didn't hang in the same circles.

She was too busy hanging out with Bobby McGee.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

We will be a better team without him....

Lol whaaaaaaaa

edit: released you were joking as I read further.