Practice

[MU82]

Caedin is fetch.

Domino of the week the first three weeks of practice. First sophomore (I believe) that Shaka is bringing to Big East media day. Reports that he's the most improved player this offseason. They're trying to make fetch happen.

Sounds a little like the way Shaka was promoting Oso's improvement during the lead up to the 2022-23 season. Different skillset, obviously, but I like hearing good things about a player who could really help us if he makes a leap.

[Dukiets Piano Bar]

For those that haven't seen him play this year, Caiden has really slimmed down and moves very well on the court.  He handles the ball similar to Oso.  I have no idea if he can score or what this will look like during the regular season but he is clearly a rotation guy in the top 7-8. As I mentioned before, the 4-5 spots are in a good place with Gold, Hamilton, Parham, and Hamilto.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Hamilto and Ramsey are definitely the keys to this year.

[tower912]

Hamilto and Ramsey are definitely the keys to this year.

In my youth, I would have suggested that Hamilto adjust their shorts, but that is wildly inappropriate and I would never do it today.

[MUEng92]

Ahh yes, that annual time of year that the leaves change from boring green to fireworks of color and my thoughts of the upcoming MU basketball season change from a sane view of "I have no idea what the season will bring, it could go either way" to "oh my gosh, did you hear what people who have seen the new kids have said about how unbelievably good they are, the season might be historical"

[IrwinFletcher]

Ross was having a very good season until the hand injury.  After that, he struggled.  Can he stay healthy?

Owens was hurt in the pre-season and that possibly limited his development.  Can he take a big step in what he can contribute?

Hamilton has some passing abilities, much like Oso.  Will be interesting to see if he will play a similar role.

[tower912]

Ross was having a very good season until the hand injury.  After that, he struggled.  Can he stay healthy?

Owens was hurt in the pre-season and that possibly limited his development.  Can he take a big step in what he can contribute?

Hamilton has some passing abilities, much like Oso.  Will be interesting to see if he will play a similar role.

You provide an important reminder.  Ross and Owens were both injured to the point of needing surgery after the season.   Owens was the 'it' player at the August open practice in 24.
Caedin was so focused he left the postseason banquet early to get another workout in.  I remember posting that he and Clark would look at Ejiofor and use him as an inspiration to do one more rep in the weight room.  Hopefully, CH has taken a step in that direction.

[Shooter McGavin]

Yep.  I'll have to see the freshman play against high major programs to believe they are ready to be difference makers. 

[Jay Bee]

Yep.  I'll have to see the freshman play against high major programs to believe they are ready to be difference makers. 

Turnovers make a difference :/

#LastDays #GAP

[CountryRoads]

Hamilton making a jump raises the ceiling significantly for this team. It was frustrating playing the top teams last year as we clearly lacked the "nastiness" needed to mix it up with opposing bigs. He plays with a lot of emotion so he'll be a fun guy to root for either way.

[PointWarrior]

Ahh yes, that annual time of year that the leaves change from boring green to fireworks of color and my thoughts of the upcoming MU basketball season change from a sane view of "I have no idea what the season will bring, it could go either way" to "oh my gosh, did you hear what people who have seen the new kids have said about how unbelievably good they are, the season might be historical"

More are "no one is a good player until I see them do it in January."  Mopey fan base