Starting line ups/rotations 24-25

[IrwinFletcher]

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I would love to be wrong and have good consistent production from Freshman on day one.  I know that's not how it works. 

Nowhere in that post was I advocating for Jop or Chase to simply be replaced because we have a freshman stud that needs to get time right away.  Jop was wildly inconsistent last year.  He owns DePaul and had a few other games where he went off, but he had many a game where he didn't shoot well and was a black hole on offense.

As we found out a few days ago, Chase was playing with a significant injury that hurt his explosiveness.  Because of that, his play at the end of the year (save Colorado game) was very uneven.  Those guys showed hope but also a lot of question marks.

Doesn't seem to be a crazy thought to state that they both need to step up or their time could be taken by one of the sophs or frosh.

[Its DJOver]

Nowhere in that post was I advocating for Jop or Chase to simply be replaced because we have a freshman stud that needs to get time right away.  Jop was wildly inconsistent last year.  He owns DePaul and had a few other games where he went off, but he had many a game where he didn't shoot well and was a black hole on offense.

As we found out a few days ago, Chase was playing with a significant injury that hurt his explosiveness.  Because of that, his play at the end of the year (save Colorado game) was very uneven.  Those guys showed hope but also a lot of question marks.

Doesn't seem to be a crazy thought to state that they both need to step up or their time could be taken by one of the sophs or frosh.

So your hypothesis is that the Freshman/Sophomore will be more consistent than the Juniors and Seniors?

Everyone is inconsistent, that's just the overall quality of ball that is produced at the collegiate level.  Did you think that future All American and NBA draft pick TKO's minutes were under threat after his rough stretch in January where he went 2-19 and was clearly forcing things?

[BCHoopster]

This year there more upfront players so when Jop goes into a funk, they can play Parham, Gold at the 4 and Hamilton at the 5. Even though they lost Oso they might be better then last year upfront.

[PGsHeroes32]

https://collegehoopstoday.net/rothstein-files/20-under-the-radar-freshmen-for-the-2024-25-season/

Rothsteins moles reference Hamilton not DO

[JakeBarnes]

https://collegehoopstoday.net/rothstein-files/20-under-the-radar-freshmen-for-the-2024-25-season/

Rothsteins moles reference Hamilton not DO

Wojo still playing mind games

[tower912]

October 5 is creeping closer.

[tower912]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XFBHXcdcWM

The hill

[Galway Eagle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XFBHXcdcWM

The hill

I have two experiences with that hill. 1) boxing conditioning in college. 2) mile 5 of the Milwaukee marathon. I'm not jealous they had to do dead man carries up it

[StillAWarrior]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XFBHXcdcWM

The hill

I absolutely love seeing them supporting and encouraging each other. Guys that will run through a brick wall for each other can accomplish great things.

[Uncle Rico]

Looks like Shaka is already playing head games

https://x.com/coachshakasmart/status/1841199266229821832?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q

[tower912]

Dunk that, Ben.

[We R Final Four]

Dunk that, Ben.

Yeah....that was a Tom Copa-esque lay in attempt.

[Shooter McGavin]

Dunk that, Ben.

Yep.  The explosion off two feet at that position will be missed.

[wadesworld]

According to MUMBB social media posts today, BG took Scoopers' concerns to heart today. He's also masked up.

[Hards Alumni]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XFBHXcdcWM

The hill

They're going to turn Josh into a beast, aren't they.

[Tyler COLEk]

Looks like Shaka is already playing head games

https://x.com/coachshakasmart/status/1841199266229821832?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q

Weird for a reserve player like Jop to be winning so many practice awards.

[Uncle Rico]

Weird for a reserve player like Jop to be winning so many practice awards.

The Jop discourse this year will be 🔥

[Herman Cain]

Watching the various social media posts, it always looks like MU team is enjoying practice. Takes great coaching to create that positive kind of daily vibe.

[MUbiz]

The Jop discourse this year will be 🔥

If we could just play all of our games at Wintrust, Jop would be fine.

[Hards Alumni]

Watching the various social media posts, it always looks like MU team is enjoying practice. Takes great coaching to create that positive kind of daily vibe.

Ha, I thought the young guys looked pretty miserable.  But you know they're hearing what the pay off is from the older guys.

[tower912]

Sean Jones is listed as playing today.   

[Shooter McGavin]

Sean Jones is listed as playing today.

Interesting.  Will be curious to hear scoop reports on how good he looks.

[wadesworld]

Sean Jones is listed as playing today.

Would be shocked if he played. All the pictures from practices show everyone in practice jerseys with their numbers on it, but Sean is in tshirts on the sidelines. Would be weird to have his first live action be in a scrimmage in front of fans.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Sean Jones is listed as playing today.

Where are you seeing that?  Buddy texted me that sean isn't dressed

Edit: Ben Steele confirms that Sean is not dressed

[Jay Bee]

Sean Jones is listed as playing today.

He might be playing some 2K or Madden