Shaka's Response

[brewcity77]

While an at-large is unlikely, I'm not on board with the calls to give max minutes to the young players to better evaluate them. If this team has any hope of playing in the NCAA Tournament, they need to start producing results now. Tighten the rotation and treat every game like it's a tournament game because we are already playing for our tournament lives.

If the season goes as many suspect, there will be plenty of minutes to give to youngsters in conference play when all we have to play for is our Big East seed. As long as there's a chance at an at-large, no matter how slim, you have to play like all these games matter.

[rocky_warrior]

Panda claimed Sean Jones had transferred to Ohio State.

I missed that, I guess?

Watching college hoops this year, much like NBA teams, top tier programs don't really roll with @MuggsyB anymore.

[panda]

Panda claimed Sean Jones had transferred to Ohio State.

Show your work

[GoldenEagles03]

Difference here is that you're an idiot

https://imgur.com/gallery/whoa-just-take-easy-man-drake-josh-1ms9b

[panda]

https://imgur.com/gallery/whoa-just-take-easy-man-drake-josh-1ms9b

Just kidding buddy. Keep on keepin on

[GoldenEagles03]

Just kidding buddy. Keep on keepin on

Haha right back at ya.

I look forward to the day that Marquette Basketball is so good that everyone has no choice but to be on the same page. Scoop included 😅

[MuggsyB]

I missed that, I guess?

Watching college hoops this year, much like NBA teams, top tier programs don't really roll with @MuggsyB anymore.

Muggsy was one of one.  Don't forget he led the NBA in assists to turns 6 times.  He probably would have had 15 thefts vs Dayton.  Superior handles, quicks, vert, leadership, and the quickest player in the history of the game.  He'd do just fine in any era. 

[Shaka Shart]

Muggsy was one of one.  Don't forget he led the NBA in assists to turns 6 times.  He probably would have had 15 thefts vs Dayton.  Superior handles, quicks, vert, leadership, and the quickest player in the history of the game.  He'd do just fine in any era. 

https://iwaspoisoned.com/tag/arbys

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Muggsy was one of one.  Don't forget he led the NBA in assists to turns 6 times.  He probably would have had 15 thefts vs Dayton.  Superior handles, quicks, vert, leadership, and the quickest player in the history of the game.  He'd do just fine in any era. 

Heard he hunted manatees as a hobby.

[MU82]

Shaka convinced him to stay after he initially told him he was leaving. Gosh I wonder why he wouldn't want to stick around given the dynamic freshman coming in.

And yes - there is a chance that dynamic freshman leaves after a very poor season. Hopefully neither happens.

I'm not the least bit concerned about Nigel leaving after this season. But if I had been, you saying this would make me 100% confident that he'll be back. So thanks!

[willie warrior]

THE GAP HAS BECOME A CHASM AND IS SOON APPROACHING LIGHT YEARS IN DISTANCE
Captain/Admiral James T Kirk

[Scoop Snoop]

Heard he hunted manatees as a hobby.

As usual...Muggsy referring to himself in the 3rd person. 

[MUCam]

I like Caedin Hamilton. I'll go on record. He's not been good at all, but I think it's in there.

I also liked Kolek and Oso when they were "misses" according to this board.

In full candor, I like all our guys always at all times. So when they develop and flourish I get to say I liked them. When they don't, I still like them. Here's looking at you, Trend Blackledge!

This board has been so harsh. We aren't playing well. The team looks discombobulated. Shaka's approach might be questioned (I personally still love it). But these are our guys. This is our team. Can't we criticize without all the vitriol?

I suppose not. It's part of the nature of the entitled (and when on the Internet — anonymous) world we live in that expects instant gratification at all times and in the process forgets gratitude, loyalty, humility, and respect.

No one likes a soapbox preacher, so I'll get off now.

PS. I like Owens and Tre too.

[panda]

I like Caedin Hamilton. I'll go on record. He's not been good at all, but I think it's in there.

I also liked Kolek and Oso when they were "misses" according to this board.

In full candor, I like all our guys always at all times. So when they develop and flourish I get to say I liked them. When they don't, I still like them. Here's looking at you, Trend Blackledge!

This board has been so harsh. We aren't playing well. The team looks discombobulated. Shaka's approach might be questioned (I personally still love it). But these are our guys. This is our team. Can't we criticize without all the vitriol?

I suppose not. It's part of the nature of the entitled (and when on the Internet — anonymous) world we live in that expects instant gratification at all times and in the process forgets gratitude, loyalty, humility, and respect.

No one likes a soapbox preacher, so I'll get off now.

PS. I like Owens and Tre too.

Would you like mussolini's kid if he suited up for Marquette?

[MUCam]

Would you like mussolini's kid if he suited up for Marquette?

Ohhhhh! I love logical fallacies, especially when likely not researched.

Which of Mussolini's kids are you referring to? The one that was murdered by the Italian Fascists? The one that become an accomplished film producer and critic? The one that was an experienced pilot? Or the one that was a well rounded artist?

Other questions: Were they recruited to Marquette by Marquette coaches? Why? Did they do anything wrong at Marquette? How did they represent Marquette?

Bud, I need more information! I can't answer this interesting question without better context...! Maybe your golf partner can shed some light on these things?

[Uncle Rico]

THE GAP HAS BECOME A CHASM AND IS SOON APPROACHING LIGHT YEARS IN DISTANCE
Captain/Admiral James T Kirk

Willie - I'll be at the game again today.  Let me know where you're sitting and I'll buy you a beer.

[panda]

Ohhhhh! I love logical fallacies, especially when likely not researched.

Which of Mussolini's kids are you referring to? The one that was murdered by the Italian Fascists? The one that become an accomplished film producer and critic? The one that was an experienced pilot? Or the one that was a well rounded artist?

Other questions: Were they recruited to Marquette by Marquette coaches? Why? Did they do anything wrong at Marquette? How did they represent Marquette?

Bud, I need more information! I can't answer this interesting question without better context...! Maybe your golf partner can shed some light on these things?

As a matter of fact, athleticism runs in the Mussolini family. His great grandson plays soccer in the Italian second division. Many people are asking if basketball is as internationally relevant as it is today, would a more distant relative become a college basketball star?

People are saying yes and would ultimately put many red blooded Americans in a moral quandary on whether or not to support such a vicious man and his family even if the player has spectacular hops and a dangerous step back J.

Something tells me killa cam, relevant nickname here, would overlook the atrocities and see no qualms in rooting on little Benny Jr, as he affectionately references him, as he stars for the blue and gold.

Shameful I say, just shameful.

[Elonsmusk]

I like Caedin Hamilton. I'll go on record. He's not been good at all, but I think it's in there.

I also liked Kolek and Oso when they were "misses" according to this board.

In full candor, I like all our guys always at all times. So when they develop and flourish I get to say I liked them. When they don't, I still like them. Here's looking at you, Trend Blackledge!

This board has been so harsh. We aren't playing well. The team looks discombobulated. Shaka's approach might be questioned (I personally still love it). But these are our guys. This is our team. Can't we criticize without all the vitriol?

I suppose not. It's part of the nature of the entitled (and when on the Internet — anonymous) world we live in that expects instant gratification at all times and in the process forgets gratitude, loyalty, humility, and respect.

No one likes a soapbox preacher, so I'll get off now.

PS. I like Owens and Tre too.

Great post.  I also recall a good handful of Scoopers hating on Kolek Year 1.  At one point Shaka found him crying in either a stall in the bathroom in the locker room, or locker room.  These guys pour their heart and soul into being D-1 basketball players and some of the tone used to critique the struggling players has been pretty damn harsh.

I'll second your assessment that Hamilton has worked himself toward being a Big East caliber player.  Everything is moving a little too fast for him right now, but he's shown enough with some of his post moves to illustrate he can be effective.  He's not great at timing rebounds - but he is our one physical player and we need him to continue to improve.  I also feel Tre Norman has improved and played his best game at MU against Dayton.

[panda]

I'll second your assessment that Hamilton has worked himself toward being a Big East caliber player.  Everything is moving a little too fast for him right now, but he's shown enough with some of his post moves to illustrate he can be effective.  He's not great at timing rebounds - but he is our one physical player and we need him to continue to improve.  I also feel Tre Norman has improved and played his best game at MU against Dayton.

Omg - you've sad some crazy things in your day but this takes the cake. Let's put a pin in this one and address it yet again shortly.

[NCMUFan]

Best response is getting Wins.

[Elonsmusk]

Omg - you've sad some crazy things in your day but this takes the cake. Let's put a pin in this one and address it yet again shortly.

Sounds good. You're clearly a front runner, and never have someone's back when they struggle.

Btw - How much do you donate to the MU Athletic department?  I'm assuming a lot since you golf with one of the biggest donors, and have access to inside info like Sean Jones transferring to Ohio State this past off season.

[MuggsyB]

Heard he hunted manatees as a hobby.

Muggsy could bench 375 lbs. He had a "44 inch vert.  His tenacity and intelligence on the court were unparalleled.  He made guys better and drove opposing guards insane because of his relentless pressure and ball hawking excellence.  Only Magic and Gary Payton could post him up.  Bob Wade stated he was the best player on the best hs team in history which had 4 pros and 10 D-1 players.  In one game he executed a 360 degree alley oop pass, which resulted in an emphatic flush by Reggie Williams.  The crowd erupted, the game literally had to be stopped for 10 mins, and the glee and awe from that move remained in the air for the rest of the game.  We're talking about a living legend, an inspiration, and the personification of heart and toughness.  You will see a 7 foot combination of Jordan, Jokic, Lebron, Curry, and Durant before we'll see another Muggsy.  One of one.  Stop disparaging him.

[panda]

Sounds good. You're clearly a front runner, and never have someone's back when they struggle.

Btw - How much do you donate to the MU Athletic department?  I'm assuming a lot since you golf with one of the biggest donors, and have access to inside info like Sean Jones transferring to Ohio State this past off season.

There's a difference between a guy like Owens struggling and Hamilton.

Owens belongs on the court but is going through a rough patch.

About 75% of the time, Hamilton looks like he's never been on a basketball court. He is the worst on ball defender I've ever seen. There were probably three times in the Dayton game he pressured at the 3 point line and his man took a quick step and went right past him. If he doesn't get beat, he fouls his man.

He travels almost every time he makes a post move. If he doesn't put it up, he almost always turns the ball over.

His court sense is right around a zero. He has no clue of where he is when he's out there and is a massive detriment to the team defense because of it.

He seems like a good kid and hard worker but neither of that translates to a positive contributor to the team in the capacity which is currently asked of him.

This is a high major program not a make a wish deal.

[MuggsyB]

What are people hoping to see from a 🧁 game today?  I think getting RP on track is paramount.  I would also tinker with 4 guards and a big.  Defensively I assume we'll pressure effectively but in the long run we have to defend monumentally better in the half-court.

[MuggsyB]

There's a difference between a guy like Owens struggling and Hamilton.

Owens belongs on the court but is going through a rough patch.

About 75% of the time, Hamilton looks like he's never been on a basketball court. He is the worst on ball defender I've ever seen. There were probably three times in the Dayton game he pressured at the 3 point line and his man took a quick step and went right past him. If he doesn't get beat, he fouls his man.

He travels almost every time he makes a post move. If he doesn't put it up, he almost always turns the ball over.

His court sense is right around a zero. He has no clue of where he is when he's out there and is a massive detriment to the team defense because of it.

He seems like a good kid and hard worker but neither of that translates to a positive contributor to the team in the capacity which is currently asked of him.

This is a high major program not a make a wish deal.

I figured DO would be a major contributor.  It's seems like more than a rough patch if Shaka doesn't trust to play him.