Kam Jones

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Both Jones's are listed as "Questionable", not "Doubtful" or "Out", correct?  Or has than been an update?

I heard its "Questionable" that both can even get out of bed.

[wisblue]

Both Jones's are listed as "Questionable", not "Doubtful" or "Out", correct?  Or has than been an update?

It hasn't been updated. That's why all of the discussion here starts with "if" both Joneses can't play.

[Herman Cain]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqAU5VxFWs

[DoctorV]

In the thanks Mr Obvious category, it shouldn't be underestimated how big of an effect losing the teams leading scorer will have on Marquette.

We don't know yet if he will play tomorrow, but if he doesn't...
The number 1 offense won't be the number 1 offense in the country.

Marquette would be missing a 16ppg scorer, who shoots 49% from the field and 37% from 3.
In his last 9 games before DePaul Kam had 24,22,21,17,16,15,14,14,12.
That's good, very good, but more importantly it's a pretty consistent output of points.

We haven't seen a big like Oso at Marquette for a long time, if ever, and we haven't seen a pg like Tyler for a long long time, so those guys are easy to admire.
We've seen a lot of bucket getters/shooters at Marquette in the last 20 years. In that sense, it's easy for Kam to not get his due and to become undervalued.

He's also rebounding, assisting, and getting multiple steals in several games. The metrics might not show it, but he's battling on the defensive end.
He's playing 30+ minutes in nearly every game as a Sophomore.

Undoubtedly though, the other parts of his game might be mitigated by next man up. His offensive and shooting ability however, will be where Marquette will truly feel the sting. This team has a lot of strengths, but its #1 efficiency offense is far and away its biggest strength (much to all of our surprise!).
Missing Kam would make that offensive efficiency substantially worse, and it will be in that moment where we truly feel his value.

[Scoop Snoop]

I realize that and the number of posts, etc. believing they are not playing tended me to believe I missed something.  That is why I asked if there was an update on the player's status from the "Questionable" announcement.  Big difference from "Doubtfull".

There is absolutely no good reason for Shaka to let Neptune know whether or not the Jones are playing. Keep him guessing so that he has to prepare his team for multiple scenarios, even if the additional preparation/practice time is not great. And do we need to know (as if that info would not get to Nova in a half second)? No.

[PointWarrior]

I'll remind folks of the date tomorrow. The February Fade commences.

God hates MU, we are doing so well and don't deserve it. He forced the Kam injury to make sure we have a February Fade (even timed it so well you can't even argue against it).

[Skatastrophy]

Saw TK this morning in a walking boot. He said he's having sympathy pains with the Brothers Jones.

[PointWarrior]

In the thanks Mr Obvious category, it shouldn't be underestimated how big of an effect losing the teams leading scorer will have on Marquette.

We don't know yet if he will play tomorrow, but if he doesn't...
The number 1 offense won't be the number 1 offense in the country.

Marquette would be missing a 16ppg scorer, who shoots 49% from the field and 37% from 3.
In his last 9 games before DePaul Kam had 24,22,21,17,16,15,14,14,12.
That's good, very good, but more importantly it's a pretty consistent output of points.

We haven't seen a big like Oso at Marquette for a long time, if ever, and we haven't seen a pg like Tyler for a long long time, so those guys are easy to admire.
We've seen a lot of bucket getters/shooters at Marquette in the last 20 years. In that sense, it's easy for Kam to not get his due and to become undervalued.

He's also rebounding, assisting, and getting multiple steals in several games. The metrics might not show it, but he's battling on the defensive end.
He's playing 30+ minutes in nearly every game as a Sophomore.

Undoubtedly though, the other parts of his game might be mitigated by next man up. His offensive and shooting ability however, will be where Marquette will truly feel the sting. This team has a lot of strengths, but its #1 efficiency offense is far and away its biggest strength (much to all of our surprise!).
Missing Kam would make that offensive efficiency substantially worse, and it will be in that moment where we truly feel his value.

And I don't think in the history of time a single team missing a starter has beaten Marquette - so we have that going for us.

[muwarrior69]

God hates MU, we are doing so well and don't deserve it. He forced the Kam injury to make sure we have a February Fade (even timed it so well you can't even argue against it).

The Ground Hog Day Eve curse; each season is a repeat of the previous season.

[muwarrior69]

Why don't we just say the team has Covid and postpone the game.

[Jay Bee]

Kam Tweeted this team is so much fun 2 Days ago.

https://twitter.com/csgkam/status/1619453740905558018?s=46&t=QyxTYM5ylzhSV2a5fUYomw

In TN, this is code for , "oh sh1t, my hip is hella eff'd up, hope to be back by Nov"

[Dr. Blackheart]

In TN, this is code for , "oh sh1t, my hip is hella eff'd up, hope to be back by Nov"

Hip replacements take two years recovery...

[real chili 83]

No brace today for Kam.

[Skatastrophy]

No brace today for Kam.

I heard he had to pass it along. The team only owns 1 brace. Cost cutting measure.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

No brace today for Kam.

I'm still gonna brace myself for the worst.

[The Sultan]

No brace today for Kam.

I just hope he isn't returning cause Scoop thinks all is doomed if he doesn't play Wednesday.  Or because Jonah Lucas might steal his minutes.

[romey]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqAU5VxFWs

Herman, thanks for that.  In the midst of all the handwringing I enjoyed watching that classis Mr. Jones!

[MU82]

I just hope he isn't returning cause Scoop thinks all is doomed if he doesn't play Wednesday.  Or because Jonah Lucas might steal his minutes.

Lucas needs to get some minutes. Probably should be starting ahead of Stevie.

If you think Kolek and Oso work well together, you should see Jonah and Ben!

[rocket surgeon]

hey chili-someone here is saying your "reliable source" is a sac of excrement...what say you??

[Scoop Snoop]

I just hope he isn't returning cause Scoop thinks all is doomed if he doesn't play Wednesday.  Or because Jonah Lucas might steal his minutes.

My sources deep inside the program confirm that it's the bolded.

[real chili 83]

hey chili-someone here is saying your "reliable source" is a sac of excrement...what say you??

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Chili knows ball and recovery from injury.

[dgies9156]

Relax everybody.

In Shaka We Trust.

We're doing well with his system and I have no doubt we'll do well tomorrow.

We will be fine!!!!!

[Vander Blue Man Group]

No brace today for Kam.

No brace necessary after hip amputation. 

[DoctorV]

Relax everybody.

In Shaka We Trust.

We're doing well with his system and I have no doubt we'll do well tomorrow.

We will be fine!!!!!

You're asking us to R E L A X on Frebruary swoon eve?!?