I really think people are stressing about a role that is going to provide 5-8 min of backup time to Mirk. I’d be surprised if Mirk averages less than 32 min, unless we happen to bring in somebody that is actually good enough to warrant giving him more extended rest. The issue with failing to add somebody is less about a trusted reserve role, imo, as it is about injury insurance.
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Confession time: I know we tried to have Ty guard true bigs back when he was playing. I do not remember how it went.
Not good, thats when Coleman got abused too.
Think you’re going to see Mirk play A LOT … He won’t be out unless foul trouble …
And Brad plans to have a full summer to work on playing the twins together …
Is it me or are there an inordinate amount of people on this board who are either having or were scheduled to have colonoscopies?
This is the insanity im talking about. Ty isnt going to suddenly be a shooter nor is he a capable defender vs big guys. If you think he can stop guys like Payne or others when he never has is crazy. Brad put in Coleman and others before Ty for a reason! Been there and tried that. Now he is going to suddenly become a freak defender like Rodman! Its just laughable how much Kool Aid some drink when it comes to Ty.
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On Melmac?
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
that's why you don't remember
I still wish we had more than 15 fouls at those 2 spots. Especially if two of the three get 2 or 3 fouls fairly early.
Wouldn't that be dickety-six?
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
It was at least non-catastrophic this year, and without Humrichous we're going to have to be able to get away with a few minutes a game that way next year.
I just want more Z in general, that guy is so unique.
FightinIllini30
Future insider
Wisconsin fans on X are KILLING me lol
They are insistent that no one should want Blackwell and yet they’re furious that he left. It is making my heart so happy
They are insistent that no one should want Blackwell and yet they’re furious that he left. It is making my heart so happy
At this point Louisville's NIL basically seems unlimited to me.
If we have the roster I think we’re gonna have …
Not many teams are going to be able to hang with us … No matter how many points we give up …
Would be so sweet to beat them by 20 (with Blackwell).
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Only if the Kaiser stole your word for twenty.
Yeah, any insight on how comfortable we should be feeling on Blackwell at the moment? I was feeling great earlier, but apparently unlimited pockets of Louisville and that UCLA post doesn’t do my anxiety wonders lol
Either Louisville is spending less on Bidunga and Shelstad than rumored . . . or they have a budget way over $20mm.
They need to build their roster almost entirely through the portal, as they have only one returning scholarship player, and zero HS recruits. They are rumored to have committed over $10mm just for their first three players, and are now courting two more guys in Blackwell and Murauskas who have asking prices of . . . let's just say top dollar.
"Moneyball" has an entirely different meaning there.
They need to build their roster almost entirely through the portal, as they have only one returning scholarship player, and zero HS recruits. They are rumored to have committed over $10mm just for their first three players, and are now courting two more guys in Blackwell and Murauskas who have asking prices of . . . let's just say top dollar.
"Moneyball" has an entirely different meaning there.
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CrazedUIFan
UI Fan in QC Land
As long as we can guard Izzo’s mom and players older than middle schoolers
I think thats the plan and i like it.
Still, I still worry about injury and fouls vs other top teams. If either happens to those 3 guys it will sting. We have a lot of 2s n 3s but it may be cool to have another big like Georgi or some othee Vic! Lol
Tomi has missed multiple games each of the last 2 years. I hope he doesnt again.
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
SOMEBODY is going to be the fourth big, even if they aren't a big.
Yeah no kidding, he was close to it this year, and I don't see him regressing in minutes.
Out of all things to contemplate about this roster, the backup 4/Humrichous replacement seems pretty low on the totem pole. Our front court is going to be pretty dang good as it is, if not the best in the country.
If anyone is concerned about not having a backup for Mirk, I would challenge you to find the last Championship team with more than 3 guys over 6'9" in the rotation. Further, it was only 2 short years ago that we went to an Elite 8 with a front court of Coleman Hawkins, Dain Dainja, and Quincy Guerrier. We got exposed for it against UConn, but I'm pretty sure we've pretty effectively filled that hole.
Seems like there's bigger fish to fry here (figuratively)
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