Concerning Article

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https://x.com/bensteelemjs/status/2029940641707278661?s=46

Shaka shares his thoughts on a GM. Time will tell but this is troubling in my eyes.

[GoldenEagles03]

I'm guessing I'll be in the minority here, but this doesn't bother me at all.

Shaka is a good coach and knows how to run a team. If they already have coaches doing everything a GM does, then what is the point of hiring a GM just to create a title?

As long as they can show the ability to add strong talent from the portal like they did in their one attempt in the past, this just does not move me in a negative way at all.

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I'm guessing I'll be in the minority here, but this doesn't bother me at all.

Shaka is a good coach and knows how to run a team. If they already have coaches doing everything a GM does, then what is the point of hiring a GM just to create a title?

As long as they can show the ability to add strong talent from the portal like they did in their one attempt in the past, this just does not move me in a negative way at all.

Would we be in the position we're in now if he knew how to run a team/program?

[wadesworld]

Would we be in the position we're in now if he knew how to run a team/program?

Yes, the coach who has been to a Final Four and has a 381-202 record in his career, including a 109-60 record at Marquette, doesn't know how to run a team/program.

[withoutbias]

https://x.com/bensteelemjs/status/2029940641707278661?s=46

Shaka shares his thoughts on a GM. Time will tell but this is troubling in my eyes.

Heads should ROLL!  Starting with the AD!

[SchnitzelBoy]

I think the role of a dedicated GM can be filled by committee if you have competent assistants who are directed to scout transfers and recruit in the right ways.

The reason it would be concerning to me is the multi-year dip in recruiting success MU has had. If the same guys are making mistakes in recruiting/developing, why should we be optimistic with them attacking the portal?

But, they've also had recent recruiting wins like Nigel, Adrien, Royce and even DO. So, maybe they'll make the right portal adds and this season will be an ugly, horrible, preventable, disgusting blip.

[MuMark]

Translation..........not troubling at all

[Zog from Margo]

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"

[GoldenEagles03]

Would we be in the position we're in now if he knew how to run a team/program?

What position? Having one of the most sought after players in the country on our roster for possibly 3 more seasons?

Shaka hasn't missed the NCAAs in Milwaukee, until probably next week. Being willing to use the transfer portal is a bigger development than adding a GM would ever be. We are fine.

Not everything needs to be a house fire.

[burger]

Hurley has a GM.....Who runs the show?  No success there....

Next.....

[panda]

Yes, the coach who has been to a Final Four and has a 381-202 record in his career, including a 109-60 record at Marquette, doesn't know how to run a team/program.

Times they are a changin wadesey

[panda]

What position? Having one of the most sought after players in the country on our roster for possibly 3 more seasons?

Shaka hasn't missed the NCAAs in Milwaukee, until probably next week. Being willing to use the transfer portal is a bigger development than adding a GM would ever be. We are fine.

Not everything needs to be a house fire.

What position are we in? We're experiencing our worst season in years and have 3 players going into next season in the roster now who are big east ready.

[CountryRoads]

I thought this was encouraging at least:

"Certainly there's been some work done on the front end of communicating with different people about what might be available," Smart said. "So we look at what our needs are and, as of now, what our needs might be. Then you kind of wait and see what comes out of that."

I don't really know what a GM does in college basketball so not much opinion there, but MU should re-evaluate their entire staff. Probably wouldn't hurt to replace at least one assistant. Also, Broeker seems like he's in way over his head.

[UWW2MU]

Times they are a changin wadesey

Yes, times are changing.  These days, fans only have the ability to look back within 1 year and have zero patience.  Well, that and they cherry pick successful examples that support their position while ignoring failures.

[GoldenEagles03]

What position are we in? We're experiencing our worst season in years and have 3 players going into next season in the roster now who are big east ready.

Well sure, but that has more to do with the staffs willingness to stick with retention and avoid the portal.

They've already addressed the fact that they are adapting. A GM wasn't having a better portal than Kolek, OMax, Morsell, Kuath. Sorry. They weren't.

This staff can succeed without a GM. If they show that they somehow cannot keep up in the portal, I'll join your side. We will be fine so long as we use the portal.

[JTJ3]

I thought this was encouraging at least:

"Certainly there's been some work done on the front end of communicating with different people about what might be available," Smart said. "So we look at what our needs are and, as of now, what our needs might be. Then you kind of wait and see what comes out of that."

I don't really know what a GM does in college basketball so not much opinion there, but MU should re-evaluate their entire staff. Probably wouldn't hurt to replace at least one assistant. Also, Broeker seems like he's in way over his head.

Yes, theyve been working on portal additions for a few months now.

[Pakuni]

This may become an issue. It might not become an issue. Time will tell.

That said, the last time Shaka decided to zig when everyone else started zagging, the results weren't so great.
Sometimes collective wisdom is collective wisdom for a reason.

[panda]

Well sure, but that has more to do with the staffs willingness to stick with retention and avoid the portal.

They've already addressed the fact that they are adapting. A GM wasn't having a better portal than Kolek, OMax, Morsell, Kuath. Sorry. They weren't.

This staff can succeed without a GM. If they show that they somehow cannot keep up in the portal, I'll join your side. We will be fine so long as we use the portal.

We haven't kept up with the portal and it landed us in this position. I'll eat crow if we make necessary additions this year and in perpetuity moving forward.

[WhiteTrash]

I think GMs are gaining popularity/necessity due to time constraints of the coaching staffs and has nothing to due with the competency of the HC the GMs work for.

The scouting staffs are growing into double digits and HCs don't posses the bandwidth to manage them and the coaches and players, and fulfill the PR aspects of the job.

[MU82]

Well sure, but that has more to do with the staffs willingness to stick with retention and avoid the portal.

They've already addressed the fact that they are adapting. A GM wasn't having a better portal than Kolek, OMax, Morsell, Kuath. Sorry. They weren't.

This staff can succeed without a GM. If they show that they somehow cannot keep up in the portal, I'll join your side. We will be fine so long as we use the portal.

Yup. I think it's completely fair to be very critical of Shaka about how this year went while also thinking it's completely fair to say, "Let's see how Shaka does using the portal to go along with the young players he has brought in." Next month is gonna tell a lot, and next season obviously is gonna tell a lot more.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Would we be in the position we're in now if he knew how to run a team/program?

 

[Vander Blue Man Group]

If the current staff has the requisite bandwidth and skill to successfully navigate the portal and bring the right players to Marquette, a GM isn't needed. 

We'll see how this offseason goes but I don't see a big reason for concern at the moment.  Some people just like looking for stuff to be worried about.

[Shooter McGavin]

What position are we in? We're experiencing our worst season in years and have 3 players going into next season in the roster now who are big east ready.

Not just Big East ready.  Potential first (James), second (Parham), and third (Stevens) All-Big East team candidates. 

That's a good start with the development of others, freshmen, RS freshmen and portal players who will surround them. 

[The Sultan]

I think GMs are gaining popularity/necessity due to time constraints of the coaching staffs and has nothing to due with the competency of the HC the GMs work for.

The scouting staffs are growing into double digits and HCs don't posses the bandwidth to manage them and the coaches and players, and fulfill the PR aspects of the job.

Marquette has a head coach, five assistants, a Director of Program Development and a Director of Video & Analytics.

As long as someone, or a couple people, are doing "GM duties" as part of their role, they have it covered. They don't really need someone with a "GM" title.

So maybe let's see how it goes without getting all negative.

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Would a coach with a modern approach to roster building lead us to a 20 loss season this year?