Early 25-26 Minutes Projection

[Pakuni]

Heading into 2023, probably Oso but none of the others, as championship starters.

My thought with the question was not to provoke negativity but rather ask others how far away they think we are and expectations for next year.

You don't think the guy who led the league in assists (Kolek) or a unanimous all-rookie (Kam) would be good enough?

[Warrior of Law]

Ben Steele's take on the issue:

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2025/03/25/shaka-smart-will-have-different-roster-with-marquette-golden-eagles-basketball-team-in-2025-26/82634653007/

[wadesworld]

Isn't Gold going pro? Read here coming into the season he was going to be a first round pick.

Would love to see that post!  Please quote it.

[willie warrior]

I gotta believe Nigel gets more than 5 minutes.

And if Hamilton and Clark are only going to get 13 combined minutes, it may be time to get a real 5 in the portal.

Agree on both these points.
james will get more than 5 minutes, because Shaka has no options. Would like to see how Clark looks, but we need bangers. Damn the portals...full speed ahead.

[Byrdman]

Im SHOCKED that anyone would think Ben Gold is an NBA prospect. Remember he's the guy who was outscored 33-0 by Ejiofor in the St.John's game, AND DIDN'T EVEN TAKE A FREAKING SHOT!!!!!! No NBA scout worth his/her salt would even look in his direction. Period.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Thinking about our starters next year, do Scoopers think there is anyone on our roster, other than Chase, who has a chance to start on a BE championship team?

I think Zaide might get some minutes but not sure about anyone else?

Start?  Chase, Royce, Zaide, and Ben could all be a 5th starter on a BE champ, depending on roster construction.

How many can be the stars that lead a team lead a team to a BE title?  That's a lot harder to project.  They would all need to make big jumps.

Justin Lewis and Kam Jones made huge leaps from freshman to sophomore year. Kolek, Oso, O-Max, and Jimmy Butler made big leaps from sophomore to junior year.  Wes Matthews and Jae Crowder went from good starters to stars between junior and senior year.

So let's see who develops.  Shaka's committed to a long-term strategy, compared many Scoopers who crave more short-term success.  But if it doesn't work out this year, I hope Shaka reevaluates his roster building.  The worst thing to do is become too bullheaded to adapt. But Shaka's going to give his current strategy at least one more year.

[Elonsmusk]

Zaide will be the breakout star next year.  Been on the Zaide train since day 1 of seeing him play.  He's the one guy on the squad this past year who could attack the basket with the necessary balance, explosiveness, and physicality needed - and his shooting form also looked the best to me of any of our players.  I also think Josh Clark will surprise next year.

Chase - 33
Zaide - 33
Jones - 28
Gold - 25
Parham - 25
Owens - 20
Clark - 15
Amadou - 15
James - 15
Milicec - 10

[BCHoopster]

Zaide will be the breakout star next year.  Been on the Zaide train since day 1 of seeing him play.  He's the one guy on the squad this past year who could attack the basket with the necessary balance, explosiveness, and physicality needed - and his shooting form also looked the best to me of any of our players.  I also think Josh Clark will surprise next year.

Chase - 33
Zaide - 33
Jones - 28
Gold - 25
Parham - 25
Owens - 20
Clark - 15
Amadou - 15
James - 15
Milicec - 10

You forget Shaka's favorite player, since he plays him, Tre Norman?

[JTJ3]

Right now, without any transfer additions...

Chase 30
Zaide 28
Gold 28
Parham 26
Sean 26
Owens 24
Nigel 14
Stevens/Tre 10
Hamilton/Clark 8
Miletic/Phillips 6

[burger]

You forget Shaka's favorite player, since he plays him, Tre Norman?

No he didn't

[Jockey]

Im SHOCKED that anyone would think Ben Gold is an NBA prospect. Remember he's the guy who was outscored 33-0 by Ejiofor in the St.John's game, AND DIDN'T EVEN TAKE A FREAKING SHOT!!!!!! No NBA scout worth his/her salt would even look in his direction. Period.

At best, Gold will have Theo John numbers next year. He should be able to acquire tickets to an NBA game, though.

[Its DJOver]

Zaide will be the breakout star next year.  Been on the Zaide train since day 1 of seeing him play.  He's the one guy on the squad this past year who could attack the basket with the necessary balance, explosiveness, and physicality needed - and his shooting form also looked the best to me of any of our players.  I also think Josh Clark will surprise next year.

Chase - 33
Zaide - 33
Jones - 28
Gold - 25
Parham - 25
Owens - 20
Clark - 15
Amadou - 15
James - 15
Milicec - 10

You expecting a lot of OT?

[Galway Eagle]

At best, Gold will have Theo John numbers next year. He should be able to acquire tickets to an NBA game, though.

Till he transfers to Duke like John did and becomes the next Cooper Flagg.

[MU82]

You forget Shaka's favorite player, since he plays him, Tre Norman?

Norman played a total of 9 minutes over the last 5 games.

But nice try, Shaka-hater.

[Scoop Snoop]

Norman played a total of 9 minutes over the last 5 games.

But nice try, Shaka-hater.

CoSH?

[MU82]

CoSH?

I prefer HoSC, but yours works too.

[Johnny B]

CoSH?

Cult of tre Norman?
COTN?
probably shouldn't go with that one..

[tower912]

You want cool? 
Cult
Behind
Gold,
Ben

Nothing cooler than CBGBs

[Elonsmusk]

You expecting a lot of OT?

Lol - Good catch.  Looks like I'm 19 over the limit.  Facepalm.