What should our expectations be of Mbakwe tonight?

[tower912]

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]

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]

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


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

[chapman]

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]

6 points 4 blocks 6 rebounds

[The Lens]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[tower912]

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?]

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]

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]

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

[ForstK]

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