Ben Gold

[Goose]

I think we are just starting to see the tools that Ben has in his game. He has made some nifty passes over the past month, has brought the ball upcourt easily and is extremely active when given a chance. The more I see him the more excited I get about him. Not to harp on the NBA prospect theme, but I am expecting to enjoy watching Ben for one more season at MU and then he is off to bigger things.

[NCMUFan]

Sky is the limit for Ben.
Great effort and hussle against Providence.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

BeeGee improves with every game..  He has been able to bang with each team we have played and his defense has stepped up the last few games while his three point shooting showed up last night. Can't wait 'til he starts posterizing some people.

[tower912]

Right now, Bee Gee is Stayin Alive on defense, which is not a Tragedy.

[warriorchick]

Right now, Bee Gee is Stayin Alive on defense, which is not a Tragedy.

That ain't no jive talking.

[Stretchdeltsig]

I think we are just starting to see the tools that Ben has in his game. He has made some nifty passes over the past month, has brought the ball upcourt easily and is extremely active when given a chance. The more I see him the more excited I get about him. Not to harp on the NBA prospect theme, but I am expecting to enjoy watching Ben for one more season at MU and then he is off to bigger things.

Disagree.  Ben is developing nicely and has enjoyed the coaching, nurturing by Shaka. He will continue to grow and excel like Oso as a 4 year Warrior.

[Hards Alumni]

That ain't no jive talking.

He is BeeGee the KeeWee

[MuMark]

First domino award for Ben

https://x.com/coachshakasmart/status/1763321298992742710?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw

[Uncle Rico]

First domino award for Ben

https://x.com/coachshakasmart/status/1763321298992742710?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw

Dung Willie in Shambles

[4everwarriors]

You can tell by the way he walks, aina?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Disagree.  Ben is developing nicely and has enjoyed the coaching, nurturing by Shaka. He will continue to grow and excel like Oso as a 4 year Warrior.

Im curious Stretch. Why are about 50% of your posts poo pooing on players leaving early for the NBA?

[The Sultan]

Apparently he's of the opinion that college coaches prepare players layers better for the NBA.

[Uncle Rico]

Im curious Stretch. Why are about 50% of your posts poo pooing on players leaving early for the NBA?

It has to be a bit

[Shooter McGavin]

Apparently he's of the opinion that college coaches prepare players layers better for the NBA.

Some college coaches are very good at it.  Shaka is probably one of many.  It really is a tight rope of development of the physical and mental tools at the same time.  I don't dismiss completely, as some do, that college might be as good or better in some cases for development for the next level, rather than turning pro immediately and toiling in the g league or Europe to prepare for the NBA.

Now, the conversation gets more weighted for a player to turn pro if a player  is deemed ready for the NBA.  I think a player of that level needs to go right away unless their physical tools are way ahead of their mental tools and then gaining confidence in college might be a better option for one more year. 

I think there is some more nuance to this conversation than ever before, especially now that players can be paid.

[tower912]

Gold's defense was singled out by both Shaka and English after Wednesday's game.

[Uncle Rico]

Gold's defense was singled out by both Shaka and English after Wednesday's game.

Dung Willie in shambles again

[Viper]

I think we are just starting to see the tools that Ben has in his game. He has made some nifty passes over the past month, has brought the ball upcourt easily and is extremely active when given a chance. The more I see him the more excited I get about him. Not to harp on the NBA prospect theme, but I am expecting to enjoy watching Ben for one more season at MU and then he is off to bigger things.

...dinner at Eddie Martini's or Mr. B's on me if your boy BG is on a nba roster in '25.

[Goose]

Viper

Done deal.

[Uncle Rico]

Viper

Done deal.

Given Viper's analysis versus yours, go ahead and plan on ordering the most expensive bottle of wine

[Viper]

Viper

Done deal.

👍

[Newsdreams]

Gold's defense was singled out by both Shaka and English after Wednesday's game.

Shaka & English don't know ball

[Newsdreams]

Ron will travel, Ben is Ponce Gold

[MU82]

.425

That's Ben Gold's 3-point percentage over the last 13 games if the 1-8 game vs. Creighton is removed.

Obviously, we can't really "remove" that 1-8 - he shot it, and Marquette coulda used a couple more makes from him in that game.

So if we include that game, he was at .375 over that stretch.

A 6-10 guy shooting .375 from 3, playing good defense, and improving as the season has progressed.

aka ... Brick City.

[rgoode57]

I have really enjoyed watching Ben improve over the course of the season. He works hard on defense, is becoming a better rebounder, and is showing some passing skills in addition to his shooting. We are going to be really glad we have him next year.

[Dr. Blackheart]

.793
Ben's 2FG%

29
The number of 2FGA. Less than one per game.