Author Topic: What should our expectations be of Mbakwe tonight? (Read 2593 times)

tower912 · « **on:** February 15, 2008, 04:00:17 PM »

40 minutes, 60 points, 25 rebounds, 15 blocks.

OK, seriously, if we can get 6-8 minutes out of him and he doesn't re-injure himself, I will be happy.

rocky_warrior · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:04:41 PM »

Based on my predictions, you're a little low.

I'm expecting a single triple in points, and a triple double in rebounds, steals, and blocks.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:08:36 PM »

15 minutes, 3 points, 7 boards, 4 fouls.

Just having him out there is huge. I'd have him come off the bench.

chapman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:10:07 PM »

Come on now, he might be a little rusty. Still, I expect similar numbers to Novak's game against Uconn: 41 points, 16 rebounds.

I'll project 10 minutes, 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 fouls.

shafted20 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:11:05 PM »

6 points 4 blocks 6 rebounds

The Lens · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:13:43 PM »

Quote from: chapman on February 15, 2008, 04:10:07 PM

Come on now, he might be a little rusty. Still, I expect similar numbers to Novak's game against Uconn: 41 points, 16 rebounds.

+18,000 cured.

4thAndState · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:30:51 PM »

Does anyone know if and for how long he's been practicing? I'm hesitant to give a a new guy much of anything. It does sound like he's been involved with some practice time of late. Don't think we should/can expect much, especially tonight.

Chili · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:32:25 PM »

Quote from: 4thAndState on February 15, 2008, 04:30:51 PM

Does anyone know if and for how long he's been practicing? I'm hesitant to give a a new guy much of anything. It does sound like he's been involved with some practice time of late. Don't think we should/can expect much, especially tonight.

He has been participating in warmups for about 3 weeks now - I think.

rocky_warrior · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:34:16 PM »

Honestly, I don't know what to expect, tonight will really be the measuring stick. I think just getting some time in games is great at this point. Anything else is gravy.

If he ends up being productive - awesome! If he's so-so - great! Any experience he can get now will be important for next year.

jaygall31 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:40:45 PM »

Don't get me wrong, we're not the hottest of teams right now and yes we may have needed this, but wouldn't FULL COMPLETE recovery and 4 MORE years at marquette make more sense?

I mean i know he's going to be great..I dunno, just had me thinking.

mosarsour · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2008, 04:46:37 PM »

Can I change my MU Pitt contest picks?

MU most points: Mbakwe 83
MU most rebounds: Mbakwe 27
MU most steals: Mbakwe 11
MU Most assists: Tied-Everyone 0

Tampa Warrior · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2008, 06:02:07 PM »

Quote from: jaygall31 on February 15, 2008, 04:40:45 PM

Don't get me wrong, we're not the hottest of teams right now and yes we may have needed this, but wouldn't FULL COMPLETE recovery and 4 MORE years at marquette make more sense?

That was my initial reaction. But maybe he's practicing like such a monster that it's clear he isn't going to stay around 4 years anyway

Assuming he can shake the rust off and get in game shape quickly, he is obviously a piece we need and could potentially make a major contribution somewhere down the line for a tournament team.

I'll trust the judgment of the coaches on this one. But I am quite surprised.

LastWarrior · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2008, 06:04:04 PM »

4pts, 6 rebs, 3 blks, 4 fouls, & 28,000 beers served.

tower912 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2008, 06:15:58 PM »

He's probably been practicing for a week or so and abusing the three B's, like every other big man in the BEast, so they figured, what the heck.

wheresthecake? · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2008, 06:31:32 PM »

Quote from: jaygall31 on February 15, 2008, 04:40:45 PM

Don't get me wrong, we're not the hottest of teams right now and yes we may have needed this, but wouldn't FULL COMPLETE recovery and 4 MORE years at marquette make more sense?

I mean i know he's going to be great..I dunno, just had me thinking.

I disagree...this is a great move by the coaching staff. You have to play for today, not next year, and not 4 years from now. We need all the big guys we can get right now. I don't expect a great game from him tonight tho, I mean c'mon, he is making his NCAA debut against Dejuan Blair after all. But after a few games, when he gets his feet wet and feels comfortable on the Big East stage he will be productive.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2008, 06:50:44 PM »

Quote from: jaygall31 on February 15, 2008, 04:40:45 PM

Don't get me wrong, we're not the hottest of teams right now and yes we may have needed this, but wouldn't FULL COMPLETE recovery and 4 MORE years at marquette make more sense?

I mean i know he's going to be great..I dunno, just had me thinking.

Or maybe he's not a 5 year kind of guy which is why he wants to get this moving along.

nyg · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2008, 07:12:03 PM »

10 minutes, five per half. Six points, four rebounds, three fouls.

ForstK · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2008, 07:19:47 PM »

To hear Homer say several times: "He makes the no-footer".

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