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Next up: A long offseason

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Date/Time: Oct 4, 2025
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MuggsyB

Is there a smidgen chance that Shaka would target a wide body/glass cleaner with a knock-down 3pt drainer in the Portal?  I'm not sure we have the space and I'm very happy with our returning guys and incoming players but I'm just thinking out loud here. 

cheebs09

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 12:38:55 PM
Is there a smidgen chance that Shaka would target a wide ,body/glass cleaner with a knock-down 3pt drainer in the Portal?  I'm not sure we have the space and I'm very happy with our returning guys and incoming players but I'm just thinking out loud here.

I'm thinking that player is heading to the draft rather than the portal.

MU82

When I went to Hebrew school 100 years ago, there was a girl in my class named Liat.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

We R Final Four

A wide body with a knockdown three? Those guys are very hard to come by.
Nunge......Sonogo......Crowl?
It seems Shaka prefers the lanky, athletic 6'9" ball handler.

MuggsyB

Quote from: We R Final Four on March 25, 2023, 12:45:59 PM
A wide body with a knockdown three? Those guys are very hard to come by.
Nunge......Sonogo......Crowl?
It seems Shaka prefers the lanky, athletic 6'9" ball handler.

Any Euro guys out there?   

tower912

I would revisit Shaka's comments about last off-season and MU's pursuit of a big man.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Markusquette

Not going to find a guy that does both, but one or the other would be nice. Preferably a bigger body who can rebound and take up space.

Uncle Rico

Keep an eye on George Glass.  Heard Shaka and staff met with him this past week
"Well, we're all going to die."

4everwarriors

Quote from: MU82 on March 25, 2023, 12:42:14 PM
When I went to Hebrew school 100 years ago, there was a girl in my class named Liat.



Did she take you to the hole, hey?
"Give 'Em Hell, Al"

tower912

Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 25, 2023, 12:55:49 PM
Keep an eye on George Glass.  Heard Shaka and staff met with him this past week
Jan Brady's imaginary boyfriend?
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Uncle Rico

"Well, we're all going to die."

CountryRoads

My wish for the off-season is player retention, continued player development, and good health.

If they retain their players, there's no need to look in the portal. The chemistry and continuity of the existing players will out-weigh any marginal talent upgrade. Any guy worth the talent upgrade will want a bag and that would come with its own risks.

MU82

Quote from: tower912 on March 25, 2023, 12:55:03 PM
I would revisit Shaka's comments about last off-season and MU's pursuit of a big man.

And Scoopers' comments, too, as this was a recurring theme.

I'll repeat that I wouldn't mind the roster including a guy kinda like Jayce Johnson -- 7-footer, good rebounder, decent athlete, OK rim protector -- to play 5-10 mpg or as needed (Oso foul trouble, etc), grab a few boards and commit a couple hard fouls.

But I also get that not only aren't those easy to find, but to convince one to take such a minor role wouldn't be easy either. And maybe Shaka simply doesn't want that for his system.

In the end, all we really can do is trust Shaka's judgment on this stuff.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

tower912

Well said, country roads.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Vander Blue Man Group

Quote from: CountryRoads on March 25, 2023, 01:04:20 PM
My wish for the off-season is player retention, continued player development, and good health.

If they retain their players, there's no need to look in the portal. The chemistry and continuity of the existing players will out-weigh any marginal talent upgrade. Any guy worth the talent upgrade will want a bag and that would come with its own risks.

Bingo.  And Shaka has said they're not going to use NIL to pay for a big-time transfer so the best outcome is our guys coming back better and hungrier. 

Hards Alumni

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 12:38:55 PM
Is there a smidgen chance that Shaka would target a wide body/glass cleaner with a knock-down 3pt drainer in the Portal?  I'm not sure we have the space and I'm very happy with our returning guys and incoming players but I'm just thinking out loud here.

Also he should be able to dunk from the free throw line and be a lock down defender.

Should be easy enough to come by.

5DollarPitcher

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 12:38:55 PM
Is there a smidgen chance that Shaka would target a wide body/glass cleaner with a knock-down 3pt drainer in the Portal?
I'm predicting, with a good offseason, we have this player on our roster already.

79Warrior

Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 25, 2023, 01:08:44 PM
Also he should be able to dunk from the free throw line and be a lock down defender.

Should be easy enough to come by.

lol

We R Final Four

I have never heard Shaka comment on rebounding. Based upon his head coaching career, he doesn't really seem to value it as much as other coaches.
Has anyone heard Shaka directly respond to often having mediocre or sub-mediocre rebounding teams?

Juan Anderson's Mixtape

Develop Ben Gold.  I think that's the plan.

MuggsyB

No need to mock me, I just asked a simple question.  I never said it would be easy peasy.

WellsstreetWanderer

I'm thinking Gold has the potential
He already shoots the 3.

jesmu84

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 02:12:27 PM
No need to mock me, I just asked a simple question.  I never said it would be easy peasy.

Would you prefer a transfer? Or a 5 star top 15 recruit?

wadesworld

I want Ben Gold to develop into Brook Lopez, Kolek to develop into Steve Nash, Oso to develop into Giannis, Kam to develop into Dame, Stevie to develop into Jrue, Oso to develop into Mikal Bridges, Chase to develop into Wade, Sean Jones to develop into Muggsy, Keeyan to develop into Blake Griffin, Emarion to develop into SGA, and Shaka to develop into Pop. I think it's reasonable, and if that happens I like our chances next year.

forgetful

Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on March 25, 2023, 02:32:40 PM
I'm thinking Gold has the potential
He already shoots the 3.

He's the one that I think has the potential to really break out.

MuggsyB

Quote from: jesmu84 on March 25, 2023, 02:33:30 PM
Would you prefer a transfer? Or a 5 star top 15 recruit?

If we have a spot a high impact transfer. 


rocky_warrior

Quote from: wadesworld on March 25, 2023, 02:37:29 PM
I want Ben Gold to develop into Brook Lopez, Kolek to develop into Steve Nash, Oso to develop into Giannis, Kam to develop into Dame, Stevie to develop into Jrue, Oso to develop into Mikal Bridges, Chase to develop into Wade, Sean Jones to develop into Muggsy, Keeyan to develop into Blake Griffin, Emarion to develop into SGA, and Shaka to develop into Pop. I think it's reasonable, and if that happens I like our chances next year.

So...you're saying Omax, Jop and Wrightsil are gone...

RubyWiscy

Kinda sounds like Gold after a summer in the weight room.

DoctorV

Quote from: MU82 on March 25, 2023, 12:42:14 PM
When I went to Hebrew school 100 years ago, there was a girl in my class named Liat.

Haha what's she up to today?

Uncle Rico

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 02:46:51 PM
If we have a spot a high impact transfer.

Define high impact transfer
"Well, we're all going to die."

mugrad_89


MuggsyB

Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 25, 2023, 03:11:07 PM
Define high impact transfer

It's obviously about production.  Whether it be buckets, boards, rim protecting, versatility on both ends of the floor or what have you. 

jesmu84

Quote from: wadesworld on March 25, 2023, 02:37:29 PM
I want Ben Gold to develop into Brook Lopez, Kolek to develop into Steve Nash, Oso to develop into Giannis, Kam to develop into Dame, Stevie to develop into Jrue, Oso to develop into Mikal Bridges, Chase to develop into Wade, Sean Jones to develop into Muggsy, Keeyan to develop into Blake Griffin, Emarion to develop into SGA, and Shaka to develop into Pop. I think it's reasonable, and if that happens I like our chances next year.

Will you be offended if people mock you for this opinion?

jesmu84

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 02:46:51 PM
If we have a spot a high impact transfer.

Oh okay.

I thought you were being 100% unrealistic. Turns out you're only 95% unrealistic

MuggsyB

Quote from: jesmu84 on March 25, 2023, 03:39:39 PM
Oh okay.

I thought you were being 100% unrealistic. Turns out you're only 95% unrealistic

I'm not sure I'm shooting for the moon here, so to speak.  Anyway....I think MU could be an attractive destination for someone who wants a natty title run.

Uncle Rico

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 03:59:50 PM
I'm not sure I'm shooting for the moon here so to speak.  Anyway....I think MU could be an attractive destination for someone who wants a natty title run.

I doubt it.  The roster is pretty set barring Oso or OMax leaving
"Well, we're all going to die."

wadesworld

Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 25, 2023, 02:57:41 PM
So...you're saying Omax, Jop and Wrightsil are gone...

Oops. I meant OMax as Bridges. Doubled up Oso.

I do think Wrightsil is gone.

Kind of forgot Jop. I hope he just continues his phone celebration. Fires me up.

MuggsyB

Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 25, 2023, 04:00:49 PM
I doubt it.  The roster is pretty set barring Oso or OMax leaving

Again, I'm happy with what we have assuming everyone is back.  I'm just throwing it out there. 

Jockey

Quote from: 5DollarPitcher on March 25, 2023, 01:08:49 PM
I'm predicting, with a good offseason, we have this player on our roster already.

Exactly what I was thinking.

Jockey

Quote from: wadesworld on March 25, 2023, 02:37:29 PM
I want Ben Gold to develop into Brook Lopez, Kolek to develop into Steve Nash, Oso to develop into Giannis, Kam to develop into Dame, Stevie to develop into Jrue, Oso to develop into Mikal Bridges, Chase to develop into Wade, Sean Jones to develop into Muggsy, Keeyan to develop into Blake Griffin, Emarion to develop into SGA, and Shaka to develop into Pop. I think it's reasonable, and if that happens I like our chances next year.

You want Sean Jones to start 12 threads a day? When will he practice?

MuggsyB

Quote from: Jockey on March 25, 2023, 04:59:20 PM
Exactly what I was thinking.

Well, if our three Frosh take that next step look the H out.  What's great Is all three have different skill sets  too. 

willie warrior

I thought you were dead. Willie lives rent free in Reekers mind. Rick Pitino: "You can either complain or adapt."

willie warrior

Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on March 25, 2023, 02:32:40 PM
I'm thinking Gold has the potential
He already shoots the 3.
He shoots the three but doesn't make many
I thought you were dead. Willie lives rent free in Reekers mind. Rick Pitino: "You can either complain or adapt."

real chili 83

We have a Kam Jones

We have a Sean Jones

We need a Basketball Jones

https://youtu.be/moeY_ZGWD5o

4everwarriors

Wee kneed a Goldin, aina?
"Give 'Em Hell, Al"

Viper

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 25, 2023, 12:56:14 PM


Did she take you to the hole, hey?
she played D. Protect the (t)rim.
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tower912

In the end, my wish is for the team to stay together as much as possible.   And for all of the returnees to progress and develop like last year.

For help to arrive from outside, there will first have to be multiple departures.  I would prefer continuity.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Uncle Rico

Quote from: willie warrior on March 25, 2023, 05:11:59 PM
He shoots the three but doesn't make many

My problem with Gold is, he needs to get his head out of his rectal area.  I think he hangs out with Jaloply and Cam to much
"Well, we're all going to die."

TAMU, Knower of Ball

#48
Quote from: willie warrior on March 25, 2023, 05:11:59 PM
He shoots the three but doesn't make many

He shot 39.3% from 3 in Big East play, which was highest on the team.
Quote from: Goose on January 15, 2023, 08:43:46 PM
TAMU

I do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.


MuggsyB

Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 25, 2023, 08:29:14 PM
My problem with Gold is, he needs to get his head out of his rectal area.  I think he hangs out with Jaloply and Cam to much

Excuse me?  I'm lost here.

tower912

Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Uncle Rico

Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 25, 2023, 08:34:26 PM
He shot 39.3% from 3 in Big East play, which was highest on the team.

Facts are overrated
"Well, we're all going to die."

TAMU, Knower of Ball

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 08:38:40 PM
Excuse me?  I'm lost here.

Consider the source then reread it with the proper tone
Quote from: Goose on January 15, 2023, 08:43:46 PM
TAMU

I do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.


We R Final Four

Quote from: tower912 on March 25, 2023, 08:27:50 PM
In the end, my wish is for the team to stay together as much as possible.   And for all of the returnees to progress and develop like last year.

For help to arrive from outside, there will first have to be multiple departures.  I would prefer continuity.
Exactly.

TSmith34, Inc.

Quote from: willie warrior on March 25, 2023, 05:11:59 PM
He shoots the three but doesn't make many
Get Gold out their right now! Benhc him!
If you think for one second that I am comparing the USA to China you have bumped your hard.

jesmu84

Quote from: MuggsyB on March 25, 2023, 03:59:50 PM
I'm not sure I'm shooting for the moon here, so to speak.  Anyway....I think MU could be an attractive destination for someone who wants a natty title run.

Not shooting for the moon?

Quotewide body/glass cleaner with a knock-down 3pt drainer

How many of those guys exist in all of college bball?

Viper

Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 25, 2023, 08:34:26 PM
He shot 39.3% from 3 in Big East play, which was highest on the team.
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brewcity77

My list is three things...

  • A big that can back up Oso, but also play with him and step out to shoot from range.
  • A change of pace point guard to give Tyler some rest.
  • A combo guard/wing that can get his own shot & defend at a high level.
So by my estimation, Ben Gold with 15 pounds of muscle, a healthy Sean Jones, and improvement or impact from Chase Ross & Tre Norman is everything we need.

WolfganghisKhan

Kolek improve his floater. Stevie not be a zero on offense. Omax not trip over his own feet. Joplin learn how to dribble.

Fix those and we'll be in the F4.

HutchwasClutch

Kam being much more consistent. 

Oso being more assertive offensively, especially when matchup favors him. 

OMax a vastly improved rebounder.  He needs to give us much more in that area.  Also shoot fewer threes. 

TedBaxter

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 26, 2023, 08:11:37 AM
My list is three things...

  • A big that can back up Oso, but also play with him and step out to shoot from range.
  • A change of pace point guard to give Tyler some rest.
  • A combo guard/wing that can get his own shot & defend at a high level.
So by my estimation, Ben Gold with 15 pounds of muscle, a healthy Sean Jones, and improvement or impact from Chase Ross & Tre Norman is everything we need.

Agree 100% with this.  I'd only add continued development of everyone and that's kind of a Captain Obvious comment. 
If You Aren't All In For Marquette Basketball, Move On

We R Final Four

Open shooter shoots the 3.
I don't expect anyone to pass up open 3s in this offense.

WellsstreetWanderer


MuggsyB

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 26, 2023, 08:11:37 AM
My list is three things...

  • A big that can back up Oso, but also play with him and step out to shoot from range.
  • A change of pace point guard to give Tyler some rest.
  • A combo guard/wing that can get his own shot & defend at a high level.
So by my estimation, Ben Gold with 15 pounds of muscle, a healthy Sean Jones, and improvement or impact from Chase Ross & Tre Norman is everything we need.

This is fair Brew.   

Scoop Snoop

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 26, 2023, 08:11:37 AM
My list is three things...

  • A big that can back up Oso, but also play with him and step out to shoot from range.
  • A change of pace point guard to give Tyler some rest.
  • A combo guard/wing that can get his own shot & defend at a high level.
So by my estimation, Ben Gold with 15 pounds of muscle, a healthy Sean Jones, and improvement or impact from Chase Ross & Tre Norman is everything we need.

Love it! This beats Hell out of reading about Marquette's obituaries in the tourney.
Wild horses couldn't drag me into either political party, but for very different reasons.

"All of our answers are unencumbered by the thought process." NPR's Click and Clack of Car Talk.

4everwarriors

I'd have to see more outta Gold. Right now, he's not that guy. You can see the lack of confidence and indecision in his face, hey?
"Give 'Em Hell, Al"

We R Final Four

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 26, 2023, 10:35:59 AM
I'd have to see more outta Gold. Right now, he's not that guy. You can see the lack of confidence and indecision in his face, hey?
Lack of confidence? No.
Indecisive? Yes.
I see Ben as trying to find what he should be doing at all times on the court. It hasn't come naturally yet.
He certainly has confidence shooting that open 3 and driving the lane to finish with either hand.

WarriorFan

Quote from: We R Final Four on March 26, 2023, 10:40:14 AM
Lack of confidence? No.
Indecisive? Yes.
I see Ben as trying to find what he should be doing at all times on the court. It hasn't come naturally yet.
He certainly has confidence shooting that open 3 and driving the lane to finish with either hand.
This is easily solved with the Ben Gold Decision Tree:
Open 3:  Shoot
Not open:  Drive and Dunk
Successful implementation of this decision tree will creat 12-15ppg for Mr. Gold next season.

"The meaning of life isn't gnashing our bicuspids over what comes after death but tasting the tiny moments that come before it."

cheebs09

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 26, 2023, 10:35:59 AM
I'd have to see more outta Gold. Right now, he's not that guy. You can see the lack of confidence and indecision in his face, hey?

As a project big, Ben far exceeded my expectations. I think he takes a nice jump next year.

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