Omax declares

[MuggsyB]

Could he conceivably go late 1st?

[Herman Cain]

Could he conceivably go late 1st?

I hope so

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Could he conceivably go late 1st?

24th, I think, in the most recent mock from The Athletic. Although Vecenie has been consistently high on him for a while.

[Silkk the Shaka]

24th, I think, in the most recent mock from The Athletic. Although Vecenie has been consistently high on him for a while.

And they had his range 18-35. Miami owns the 18th pick if they don't trade it for Beal, Dame, etc. That would be a great landing spot for him style-wise (and MU connection-wise)

[MuggsyB]

24th, I think, in the most recent mock from The Athletic. Although Vecenie has been consistently high on him for a while.

#24 to Sacramento would be perfect. 

[oilcan]

Mr. Cain nailed it. Thank you. He said: OMax is a kid that is easy for an NBA Scout to fall in love to with. Has the Height , Length and Weight for the position. Hustle, intensity and non stop motor is hard  find. Finally, my guess he will do extremely well in the interviews. Comes off as mature well adjusted young man.

I thought he look Mr. ed like Dennis Rodman on roller skates last year and I expected him to be a better rebounder because of his size and athleticism. I can attribute that to the MU offense because they run a triangle and left Omax out on the edge and not in the paint like a push butt team. I understand that. He hit big shots and had a tip in or two that helped MU win games.

When he gets drafted (in the 2nd round) he will develop even more as he puts on some weight and muscle to push opponents chest to chest. MU will surely miss him. He played big last year. This Oso and Gold will be big enough and there will be 6'7" guys who will crash the boards. Don’t be discouraged my friends. I know it's hard when other teams throw a good big at you, but if you play team ball and defense and run you will win.

[Nukem2]

Mr. Cain nailed it. Thank you. He said: OMax is a kid that is easy for an NBA Scout to fall in love to with. Has the Height , Length and Weight for the position. Hustle, intensity and non stop motor is hard  find. Finally, my guess he will do extremely well in the interviews. Comes off as mature well adjusted young man.

I thought he look Mr. ed like Dennis Rodman on roller skates last year and I expected him to be a better rebounder because of his size and athleticism. I can attribute that to the MU offense because they run a triangle and left Omax out on the edge and not in the paint like a push butt team. I understand that. He hit big shots and had a tip in or two that helped MU win games.

When he gets drafted (in the 2nd round) he will develop even more as he puts on some weight and muscle to push opponents chest to chest. MU will surely miss him. He played big last year. This Oso and Gold will be big enough and there will be 6'7" guys who will crash the boards. Don’t be discouraged my friends. I know it's hard when other teams throw a good big at you, but if you play team ball and defense and run you will win.

Dont disagree at all.  But who are all these 6’7” guys you speak of? Yes, David Joplin. Al Amadou is a skinny 6’’9” youngster who will likely be pushed around until he physically matures.  Could definitely use another 6’7”+ guy.

[MU82]

Mr. Cain nailed it. Thank you. He said: OMax is a kid that is easy for an NBA Scout to fall in love to with. Has the Height , Length and Weight for the position. Hustle, intensity and non stop motor is hard  find. Finally, my guess he will do extremely well in the interviews. Comes off as mature well adjusted young man.

I thought he look Mr. ed like Dennis Rodman on roller skates last year and I expected him to be a better rebounder because of his size and athleticism. I can attribute that to the MU offense because they run a triangle and left Omax out on the edge and not in the paint like a push butt team. I understand that. He hit big shots and had a tip in or two that helped MU win games.

When he gets drafted (in the 2nd round) he will develop even more as he puts on some weight and muscle to push opponents chest to chest. MU will surely miss him. He played big last year. This Oso and Gold will be big enough and there will be 6'7" guys who will crash the boards. Don’t be discouraged my friends. I know it's hard when other teams throw a good big at you, but if you play team ball and defense and run you will win.

Not the least bit discouraged. Happy for O-Max, it’s good for the program to show it can produce NBA players, and MU’s gonna have a great season.

We Are Marquette!

[MuggsyB]

Dont disagree at all.  But who are all these 6’7” guys you speak of? Yes, David Joplin. Al Amadou is a skinny 6’’9” youngster who will likely be pushed around until he physically matures.  Could definitely use another 6’7”+ guy.

I agree Nuke. 

[oilcan]

Marquette will go where Kam Jones takes them.  It's all up to him. Obviously, with help from his friends. As always, the shooter in the triangle is the key.  Shaka will teach defense. Scoring more points than your opponent means you're getting more attempts and hitting a higher percentage of your shots.  It will come down to that. Cheers. Happy Father's Day everyone.

[MuggsyB]

Marquette will go where Kam Jones takes them.  It's all up to him. Obviously, with help from his friends. As always, the shooter in the triangle is the key.  Shaka will teach defense. Scoring more points than your opponent means you're getting more attempts and hitting a higher percentage of your shots.  It will come down to that. Cheers. Happy Father's Day everyone.

Should he lower the arc on his Kiss the Sky J in your opinion?  What are you thinking oilcan stat wise?  19ppg range?  47% or so from downtown?

[oilcan]

No I don't think he should lower the trajectory of his his shot. It's all about rhythm and release. Jimmy suffered in the playoffs because he starting shooting flat liners to the rim. No arc. Kam has the green light to shoot it every time down the court. But he plays in the offense because he understands the strategy of making other players better.  Kam will average 25 ppg almost every night this year and his behind the arc pct should get to the high forties. He drives, he does it all. He's going to have an outstanding year. Tyler dishes assists and Kam scores.  It will be fun to watch.

[MuggsyB]

No I don't think he should lower the trajectory of his his shot. It's all about rhythm and release. Jimmy suffered in the playoffs because he starting shooting flat liners to the rim. No arc. Kam has the green light to shoot it every time down the court. But he plays in the offense because he understands the strategy of making other players better.  Kam will average 25 ppg almost every night this year and his behind the arc pct should get to the high forties. He drives, he does it all. He's going to have an outstanding year. Tyler dishes assists and Kam scores.  It will be fun to watch.

25??  How many ppg do you think we'll average?  I'm hoping he can increase his rebs per game. 

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Kam better significantly improve his accuracy from last year because he will be the most inefficient 25 ppg scorer in the history of the game otherwise. 

[tower912]

Plus, if he shoots that much, half the board will turn on him.

[MuggsyB]

Kam better significantly improve his accuracy from last year because he will be the most inefficient 25 ppg scorer in the history of the game otherwise.

Kam's overall efficiency wasn't bad last year but he could be streaky.  I'm hoping he can get his 3pt% in the 45% range and get to the line a bit more.  I think 19ppg is quite possible. 

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Kam's overall efficiency wasn't bad last year but he could be streaky.  I'm hoping he can get his 3pt% in the 45% range and get to the line a bit more.  I think 19ppg is quite possible. 

No doubt about that.

[MuggsyB]

I think MU has a great opportunity to be electric on the offensive end and put together impactful barrages more consistently.  Don't sleep on the growth all of our guys can make.  Obviously Gold is a key and losing O-Max is tough but I think we will be alright. 

[MuggsyB]

I just rewatched the Baylor game.  Wow that was fun. 

[oilcan]

Did Markus Howard shoot too much? Oh no--- I don't want to get you guys all riled up tonight.  Kam will get his fair share and then some. 

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Markus Howard shot too much but was a better shooter from distance than Kam. 

[MuggsyB]

Did Markus Howard shoot too much? Oh no--- I don't want to get you guys all riled up tonight.  Kam will get his fair share and then some.

Oilcan,

We have tremendous guard depth.  Kam will be our #1 scorer but I fully expect Ross to take a major jump (no pun intended).  Jop will also get more opportunities and the man is exceedingly dangerous in rhythm.  If he improves his handles a bit this is an X-Factor/Hammer player for us.  The young man can score as Purdue found out on their home floor. 

[MuMark]

Very few guys shoot 45% from 3

I’d be thrilled if Kam shot 40%.

[MuggsyB]

Very few guys shoot 45% from 3

I’d be thrilled if Kam shot 40%.

That's fair.  I think we have a number of guys capable of draining the trifecta.  Hopefully several can be at the 40% Clio or more. 

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Hopefully OMax can also hit at a 40% clip when he returns to MU to work on his Blk%