Ben Gold

[bilsu]

The problem wasn't Oso guarding out on the floor, the problem was that Oso reached.

True, but it would not of happened if our defense was not designed to pressure all over the floor. UW plays better defense than us, because they play solid position defense. Position defense also allows you to screen out on rebounds.

[The Sultan]

True, but it would not of happened if our defense was not designed to pressure all over the floor. UW plays better defense than us, because they play solid position defense. Position defense also allows you to screen out on rebounds.

Marquette's giving up less ppp than Wisconsin. 

[Viper]

Yep. I admit that I, for one, had an outlook of "Kolek, Oso and the others improved so much from their first season under this coaching staff to Year 2, so just wait until they are joined by the vastly improved Ross, Gold and SJones!" So far, that hasn't happen and, given the injuries, now won't happen. Not this season anyway.
 

Maybe Shaka Smart and their assistants, who (unlike you and me and other MU fans) see Amadou for multiple hours every day, don't think the kid is ready to play meaningful minutes in games?

The injuries could force Shaka's hand to play Amadou for a few minutes in some games, although the main depth problem is now at guard/wing.

...We aren't at practice. Thx!  But really, 5 minutes of high energy harassment and not ready? If true, not good. I'm sure there will be huge improvement in year 2. (said with sarcasm) Depth? Since Gold offers little and Amadou apparently isn't 'ready', Shaka has no depth on the front line. Should Kolek and Jones return to form and Mitchell maintains health, MU might be ok if even one of Norman or Lowrey steps it up.  Just one guy could be huge...and as you say, maybe a forced hand to play all three freshmen will be fortuitous. And btw, and back to Gold, considering the potential compromised depth off the bench, if he has even an ounce of competitiveness and aggression, what an opportunity to get big minutes and make an impact.

[brewcity77]

Marquette's giving up less ppp than Wisconsin.

+1

Marquette is a significantly better defensive team than Wisconsin. Our issues are not on the defensive end. Our problem is offense. Largely because we are taking a greater percentage of shots from three this year while connecting on them at a much lower rate. We have the #49 offense in the country per kenpom currently; Wisconsin is #6. Defensively, they are at #32 and we are at #10.

[MuggsyB]

+1

Marquette is a significantly better defensive team than Wisconsin. Our issues are not on the defensive end. Our problem is offense. Largely because we are taking a greater percentage of shots from three this year while connecting on them at a much lower rate. We have the #49 offense in the country per kenpom currently; Wisconsin is #6. Defensively, they are at #32 and we are at #10.

We need to get our head out of ass Brew.  Excuse my language.  I really don't care about Kenpom, our star players have to step up.

[panda]

We need to get our head out of ass Brew.  Excuse my language.  I really don't care about Kenpom, our star players have to step up.

At this point in the season, it's about MANalytics not analytics.

[MuggsyB]

At this point in the season, it's about MANalytics not analytics.

Agree 100%.  No excuses, figure it out and get back to balling at an elite level. 

[Goose]

panda

I'm with you. Time to step it up. There is so much time left in the season and a lot can happen.

[brewcity77]

We need to get our head out of ass Brew.  Excuse my language.  I really don't care about Kenpom, our star players have to step up.

That has nothing to do with the discussion at hand. And saying you don't care about stats is about as educated as saying you don't care about the score.

[MU82]

That has nothing to do with the discussion at hand. And saying you don't care about stats is about as educated as saying you don't care about the score.

The score doesn't matter as long as all the players on both teams give their all for their universities, their families and their deities.

[willie warrior]

Agree 100%.  No excuses, figure it out and get back to balling at an elite level.

Would be nice, but this team has been fat from an elite level for a month or more

[Uncle Rico]

Would be nice, but this team has been fat from an elite level for a month or more

How fat?

[MU82]

phat?

[Uncle Rico]

phat?

I know what's not phat.  Having your Warriors pennant hanging in your bar instead of your living room

[LloydsLegs]

Another very good defensive game from Ben.  His D keyed the run with Zaide's 3s.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Another very good defensive game from Ben.  His D keyed the run with Zaide's 3s.

Bingo's on Center!!!

[LloydsLegs]

Like the way I melded the two? 

And, yes, I have decided that Ben's D will be my Scoop Hill death.

[tower912]

Bump

[Newsdreams]

Bump

You mean Brick?

[tower912]

Block.

[Uncle Rico]

Block.

Nothing better than a Gold Block

[SERocks]

This thread has not aged well. 

[tower912]

Comedy Gold.

[Uncle Rico]

Nobody is an NBA prospect

Bwbahahahahahahhahshsbahhahahab

[MU82]

Some fun takes in here, starting right with Eeyore's opening post.