Open Scrimmage

[wisblue]

Has MU announced a date and time for the open scrimmage that they usually hold in early October?

[brewcity77]

Has MU announced a date and time for the open scrimmage that they usually hold in early October?

Haven't seen it yet. Last year it was announced September 19th so I'd imagine it should be soon.

[JakeBarnes]

There better be a slurpee machine or I am pulling all my RGV money.

[Mr. Nielsen]

October 3rd at noon at the Al McGuire Center

[wisblue]

October 3rd at noon at the Al McGuire Center

One of my daughters noticed that that was on the basketball schedule posted on the MU website.

[Shooter McGavin]

Always thought this would be a great parents weekend event.  I think it would draw a packed house.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Always thought this would be a great parents weekend event.  I think it would draw a packed house.

Xavier does this.  We used to go the the scrimmage with our daughter when visiting for XU parents weekend.

[Jay Bee]

Xavier does this.  We used to go the the scrimmage with our daughter when visiting for XU parents weekend.

Not this year ((

[MuMark]

First week of practice .......Owens gets the domino

https://x.com/coachshakasmart/status/2105039052776808787?s=61

[MU82]

Great. If DO truly earns a starting spot with an outstanding preseason, it will make us a taller, more athletic, deeper and (IMHO) better team.

[tower912]

Keep working on that growth.

[DoctorV]

Great. If DO truly earns a starting spot with an outstanding preseason, it will make us a taller, more athletic, deeper and (IMHO) better team.

Agreed. Nigel, Adrien, Damarius, Royce, Sananda is long, athletic, capable both offensively and defensively, and a starting 5 that you'd want in a competitive BE.

If DO struggles, you've got Nolan or Phillips, or a plethora of other options if they make themselves usable in big spots.

If the new PG can play(Colin), you've got guard depth beyond NM for Nigel and Adrien. If he can't, you save NM for the backup guard spots.

That's your team. Then you hope Josh and Caedin can spell Sananda effectively enough.

The remainder of the roster of Nash, Ian, Alex, Caedin, Ethan are depth pieces that have to earn anything they can scrap, or show enough chops to chisel into the above minutes.

Seems like a pretty straightforward rotation given the abilities and experience this season, which is good for Shaka imo.
There were a ton of unknowns, but the closer it gets to the season it they dwindle, which again is good

Now it just remains to be seen how good all the "new" difference makers can be- I count Sananda, DO, NM, Phillips, Colin all in this group- and how elite the returning future and current stars can be.
Giddy up

[MU82]

Except Shaka's gonna play 18 for 40 minutes every game, more in the ones that go into OT.

No wonder Flory Bidunga didn't choose Marquette.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Xavier does this.  We used to go the the scrimmage with our daughter when visiting for XU parents weekend.

Yes Agree this would be awesome for Parents weekend. We used to go to the Xavier scrimmage with our daughter and family when visiting Xavier for parents weekend too. Great times.

[TallTitan34]

Can report hot dogs are available along with other concessions.

[MuMark]

https://x.com/bensteelemjs/status/2106424686682968567?s=61

[TallTitan34]

Caedin in a boot.

[cheebs09]

Can report hot dogs are available along with other concessions.

We are so back.

[cheebs09]

Caedin in a boot.

Even backer!

[tower912]

Hard to have a fabulous October without kicky boots.

[MuMark]

Get well soon Caeden........too bad

https://x.com/bensteelemjs/status/2106433693598224661?s=61

[Nukem2]

Apparently Shaka announced at the scrimmage that Hamilton tore a calf muscle and will be out indefinitely.

[MuMark]

https://x.com/joshlepak/status/2106433809705292170?s=61

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Teams are

White:
NJ
Nash
Ian
Alex
Fru
Crowdis

Blue:
Nolan
Adrian
Ethan
Royce
Josh
Brenn

DNPs
Caedin
Colin
Damarius
Phillips

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Halftime (12 minute halves)
Blue 26
White 15

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Hopefully today's ft shooting is an outlier

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Final after 24 minutes:
Blue 46
White 34

Blue shot well and Royce couldn't be stopped. White missed a lot and didn't get much from Ian or Alex

[Jay Bee]

Hopefully today's ft shooting is an outlier

#FTsNoMatta

[MU82]

Hopefully today's ft shooting is an outlier

nomatta

We could go 0-for-25 from the line every game and still have an undefeated season.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

#FTsNoMatta

They do if you're shooting under 33%

[MU62]

I was impressed with Johnston's play.  He is really aggressive!  Did foul quite a bit but I think he has a bright future. 

[MuMark]

https://youtu.be/QBsvvuBcpk0?is=34tgOaNb5V_sropd

[Captain Quette]

Any attendees provide a review? Thanks

[SoCalEagle]

My freshman daughter attended the scrimmage with a bunch of her friends. A direct quote from her, via text: "Dad, these guys are good."  My interpretation: Looks like we're back and have a good shot at a natty. 

[CountryRoads]

Was Porter required to sit?

[Dukiets Piano Bar]

With a shortage of subs, the guys did get tired which made for some sloppy play at times.  Adrien Stevens looked really good...he was guarding NJ the majority of the time and those two really went at one another. Josh Clark is going to be just fine as the backup big...won't score much but he influences so many shots around the hoop. They now list him at 7'1" and if anything looks bigger than that. With no Phillips or DO, Ethan Johnston is probably the next in line at the wing spots. He is not a scorer but defends well and is very capable handling the ball. Minnesale does everything pretty well and plays with a calm demeanor that I think will help this team. Fru brings exactly what they need...an experienced big that can score and rebound. The player I am probably the most interested in seeing how he progresses is Nash Walker. The rust from not playing due to his shoulder injury is still evident, but his shot looks great and, although he only went 1-5 from the 3pt line, he plays with some swagger that stands out. I could see him carve out a role as a shooter as things move forward.

[tower912]

Shaka, Nash, Nolan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBsvvuBcpk0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp8NjhWqhBc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt8OocZoPHE

[muwarrior69]

How were the hotdogs?

[We R Final Four]

I was impressed with Johnston's play.  He is really aggressive!  Did foul quite a bit but I think he has a bright future. 

I agree completely. He is advanced for his age....hopefully he doesn't see the floor because older teammates are rolling!

[MuggsyB]

With a shortage of subs, the guys did get tired which made for some sloppy play at times.  Adrien Stevens looked really good...he was guarding NJ the majority of the time and those two really went at one another. Josh Clark is going to be just fine as the backup big...won't score much but he influences so many shots around the hoop. They now list him at 7'1" and if anything looks bigger than that. With no Phillips or DO, Ethan Johnston is probably the next in line at the wing spots. He is not a scorer but defends well and is very capable handling the ball. Minnesale does everything pretty well and plays with a calm demeanor that I think will help this team. Fru brings exactly what they need...an experienced big that can score and rebound. The player I am probably the most interested in seeing how he progresses is Nash Walker. The rust from not playing due to his shoulder injury is still evident, but his shot looks great and, although he only went 1-5 from the 3pt line, he plays with some swagger that stands out. I could see him carve out a role as a shooter as things move forward.

Ty DPB.

[MarquetteMike1977]

With a shortage of subs, the guys did get tired which made for some sloppy play at times.  Adrien Stevens looked really good...he was guarding NJ the majority of the time and those two really went at one another. Josh Clark is going to be just fine as the backup big...won't score much but he influences so many shots around the hoop. They now list him at 7'1" and if anything looks bigger than that. With no Phillips or DO, Ethan Johnston is probably the next in line at the wing spots. He is not a scorer but defends well and is very capable handling the ball. Minnesale does everything pretty well and plays with a calm demeanor that I think will help this team. Fru brings exactly what they need...an experienced big that can score and rebound. The player I am probably the most interested in seeing how he progresses is Nash Walker. The rust from not playing due to his shoulder injury is still evident, but his shot looks great and, although he only went 1-5 from the 3pt line, he plays with some swagger that stands out. I could see him carve out a role as a shooter as things move forward.

Thank You and agree with this. Friends of mine were at the scrimmage. They said Marquette looked way better than last year. They said many positive things about Marquette. Only negative might have been a little too much one on one play. But if Marquette Wins who cares. They overall gave a glowing review. They feel Marquette will have a winning record this year and make the Big Dance.

[Jay Bee]

Only negative might have been a little too much one on one play. But if Marquette Wins who cares.

Well.....

[MarquetteMike1977]

Well.....

Was not there am just the messenger