Shaka can't do that again

[willie warrior]

This is by far the worst MU team defensively seen in a long time. Just piss poor terrible defense. Nobody can defend down low. This team is totally on Shaka Kahn.
Anybody think it is time for the red hot poker near Shakas kielbasa?
The gap has widened for MU even against DePaul.
Where is Reekers big mouth these days?

[Pakuni]

Did Clarke have any other offers. Pretty sure Ham had literally no other D1 offers. Idk wtf shaka was thinking bringing these two inept players on board. Maybe he was banking on ittejere to work out but damn what a joke.

Clark reportedly had offers from UT-Arlington and Sam Houston.

[panda]

Clark reportedly had offers from UT-Arlington and Sam Houston.

The best thing to happen to Josh Clark is to play behind Caedin Hamilton. Ultimate back up quarterback syndrome

[Viper]

Other than his 22 footer that went 24 feet, he had a good night offensively.  But he was continually getting beat on drives to the paint.  Poor night defensively like the rest of the team.

with his athleticism and length, should be a lock-down defender. In contrast to his hops on offense, it's as if his feet are in cement Nike's on D.

[NCMUFan]

Halftime we were up  by 8.  I  came a minute and half late to the start of  the second half  and we  were down  10.   I couldn't believe it.  I didn't know what happened?  Guess now I have an idea.

[HutchwasClutch]

This is by far the worst MU team defensively seen in a long time. Just piss poor terrible defense. Nobody can defend down low. This team is totally on Shaka Kahn.
Anybody think it is time for the red hot poker near Shakas kielbasa?
The gap has widened for MU even against DePaul.
Where is Reekers big mouth these days?

Letting Gunn go off like that was ridiculous and preventable.  He was continually open or at least had enough daylight to have a good look.  When a kid like him with a nice shot gets that, he can kill you if he's locked in.  You get in his grill and give him zero space. 

You don't go to help off of him as
Chase did one of his buckets in the first half.  Left him for a second to drop and help on a drive, it was kicked back to Gunn who drilled it.  Chase had a hand up on the release, but it wasn't close to bother the shot any. 

[HutchwasClutch]

with his athleticism and length, should be a lock-down defender. In contrast to his hops on offense, it's as if his feet are in cement Nike's on D.

It is quite a contrast for him offense/defense.  He seems in general lacking any toughness. Just plays soft defensively.  Like you said, tools are there to be much better.  Maybe more game reps he'll figure it out.  But sometimes, crazy athletes like him are just soft.  We'll see.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

This is essentially true for the entire team but I had high expectations for Chase defensively but it feels like he has gotten beat off the dribble this season.

The "deflection counter" used to be shown on nearly every broadcast but I don't even remember the last time that's happened this season.

The most surprising thing about this season has been just how horrendous the team has been defensively.

[Viper]

Every good AD keeps a 'list'. Is Broeker a good AD?

[HutchwasClutch]

Halftime we were up  by 8.  I  came a minute and half late to the start of  the second half  and we  were down  10.   I couldn't believe it.  I didn't know what happened?  Guess now I have an idea.

Runs happen, but how fast DePaul did it to us, typical of this season.  They needed less than 3 minutes for a 14-0 run! 😳

[ATL MU Warrior]

Halftime we were up  by 8.  I  came a minute and half late to the start of  the second half  and we  were down  10.  I couldn't believe it.  I didn't know what happened?  Guess now I have an idea.

Does everyone remember when we all used to praise Shaka's halftime adjustments and how the team used to come out and play so much better in the 2nd half?

I'm not one who believes that Shaka is mailing it in or will leave after the season, but the total reversal of what used to be a strength and is now yet another weakness does make you have to wonder what the heck is going on.

[Mu8891]

Is Broeker a good AD ? No.

He's a career No. 2 guy. Boring. No personality and has never had to make an actual decision at MU ... not one.

[muwarrior69]

Does everyone remember when we all used to praise Shaka's halftime adjustments and how the team used to come out and play so much better in the 2nd half?

I'm not one who believes that Shaka is mailing it in or will leave after the season, but the total reversal of what used to be a strength and is now yet another weakness does make you have to wonder what the heck is going on.

It does feel like Buzz's last season, but without the off the court drama.

[Jay Bee]

It does feel like Buzz's last season, but without the off the court drama.

Well...

[panda]

It does feel like Buzz's last season, but without the off the court drama.

The Altercation

#mubb

[NCMUFan]

Things are quite bizarre.  Maybe in the off season things will become clearer.

[cheebs09]

Shaka when making out the starting lineup for each half.

[muwarrior69]

Things are quite bizarre.  Maybe in the off season things will become clearer.

April First?

[Scoop Snoop]

Halftime we were up  by 8.  I  came a minute and half late to the start of the second half and we were down 10.  I couldn't believe it.  I didn't know what happened?  Guess now I have an idea.

Lucky you. I wish I had come back a minute and a half late.

My wife accompanies me on my cardiologist appointments, and I made her swear that she never, ever mentions my watching Marquette games.

[79Warrior]

Is Broeker a good AD ? No.

He's a career No. 2 guy. Boring. No personality and has never had to make an actual decision at MU ... not one.

Are you his assistant?

[Billy Hoyle]

Is Broeker a good AD ? No.

He's a career No. 2 guy. Boring. No personality and has never had to make an actual decision at MU ... not one.

But we hired him after a "national search" and paid a firm big bucks

[Mu8891]

Right.  A " national search " that found the guy in the next office.  lol

[Shooter McGavin]

This is essentially true for the entire team but I had high expectations for Chase defensively but it feels like he has gotten beat off the dribble this season.

The "deflection counter" used to be shown on nearly every broadcast but I don't even remember the last time that's happened this season.

The most surprising thing about this season has been just how horrendous the team has been defensively.

Yep.  This was supposed to be the strength of the team with wave after wave of swarming athletes.  A second form of Havoc if you will.  Another grave miscalculation.  The personnel assessments were way off. 

But, they again played competently enough for it to be a game.  Small consolation, but there is development.  Keep the best and get 3-4 transfers and this turns around in a hurry. Need two more players guard/wings who can create their own shot. Although Stevens is starting to show  more than just being a corner three man. And a big man that is tough enough to rebound and play defense against a Big East big.

Thought before the game MU should have won this one.  Really thought I was going to have a chuckle at the expense of all the DePaul fans (who hate Marquette) hoping to finally turn the tables on us.  Was hoping they couldn't beat us even in the worst of times.  Oh well.  We all know we are seeing depths we haven't in a long time.  Just keep developing.

[willie warrior]

Does everyone remember when we all used to praise Shaka's halftime adjustments and how the team used to come out and play so much better in the 2nd half?

I'm not one who believes that Shaka is mailing it in or will leave after the season, but the total reversal of what used to be a strength and is now yet another weakness does make you have to wonder what the heck is going on.

How canyon be sure Shaka is not mailing it in?
This teams glaring poor performance sure as hell looks like the mail has already been delivered.

[Shooter McGavin]

Does everyone remember when we all used to praise Shaka's halftime adjustments and how the team used to come out and play so much better in the 2nd half?

I'm not one who believes that Shaka is mailing it in or will leave after the season, but the total reversal of what used to be a strength and is now yet another weakness does make you have to wonder what the heck is going on.

It's all about experienced real talent.  If we had experienced talent, we could make adjustments. 

Now don't get me wrong, its not like there is zero talent on this team.  But  there is very raw inexperienced talent at this time.

The seniors and juniors are not good enough to make adjustments.  Shaka can say all he wants in the locker room until he is blue in the face and he simply doesn't have the leaders and experienced talent to make it happen.

Shaka needed to get a Morsell this year and he didn't.  He needed to get a tone setter.  Thought he had one in Chase but he was wrong.  Thought he had A Kur Kueth in Ben or gulp, Caedin, and he was wrong.

There are no players to teach other players how it's done.