The Dak and Dunc Show - DJ Wilson interview
March 21st, 2017 at 12:34 PM ^
March 21st, 2017 at 12:38 PM ^
Levert: "Duncan, you have a really big head."
Dakich: "Which one?"
Robinson: "Both."
March 21st, 2017 at 12:56 PM ^
When Wagner says"My accent is a weapon" in regard to picking up girls. Hahahahaha
March 21st, 2017 at 12:42 PM ^
What does he say about transferring?
March 21st, 2017 at 12:51 PM ^
Basically said he would have left if he wouldn't have had to sit out another year due to transfer rules. He also skipped his end of season/semester meeting with Coach B but ultimately decided to return.
I can see why after last season being basically stapled to the bench that he'd want to transfer and his relationship with JB would be a little (or a lot) sour. But after being showcased during this stretch run I can see him viewing himself as a leader going into next season and leaving his mark on the program.
If he left, though, I wouldn't blame him. Get paid when you can because physical gifts are fleeting.
In an article a few days ago, he mentions its 50/50 whether he returns or not.
The silver lining is that if he leaves, Mo Bamba becomes a real possibility.
Has Bamba said he'd be more likely to come if one/both of our starters went pro, or is that an inference on your part?
Yep from a lot of articles on Bamba, playing time is extremely important. Like, who declares for the draft or not is going to play a role. I'm just assuming if DJ goes, it'll leave a huge gaping hole where Bamba would be a perfect fit.
So yeah my opinion sorry
Well, he either goes or he stays. Sounds 50/50 to me.
/s
Do you have links to these articles/statements? This is the first I've heard that DJ was considering the NBA that seriously, and everything I've read about Bamba is basically "Michigan has a chance, but don't get your hopes up."
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverine…
DJ says he's 50/50.
As for Bamba, from the articles I read, playing time is very important to the point where whether or not certain players on certain teams declare for the draft is gonna be very important.
Obviously DJ leaving creates a huge hole in our lineup.
Actually Chad Ford is saying he's 50/50. Chris Balas and Sam Webb are both saying him and Wagner are coming back. In other news Chad Ford is bad at his job.
Re Bamba, he's made no such declarations and it has been reported by insiders on the basketball recruiting sites that he couldn't give a rats ass who is already on the team at his position.
That's why they have that transfer rule.
Every young kid having a bad day wants to transfer at some point. Especially if they are not starting.
It lets things calm down and play out naturally.
That's not entirely accurate. He said he considered it, because he wasnt playing at all, something like 9 minutes in the last 8 games and only 1 minute in the BTT and none in the NCAAs. When pressed to give a percentage go/leave he said he didn't want to sit out another year, which implies he didn't get around to really considering it as that made it a non-starter.
Apparently Jaylen Johnson of Louisville slapped a ball out of Moe's hands during warmups when he shooting a free throw.
Moe then went on to own Louisville.
Right? Little tidbits like this make this podcast so interesting.
Bunch of chicken littles on this board.
Wagner and Wilson aren't 1st round draft picks. This is one of the deepest drafts in years and after you add all the Europeans who will inevitably be selected the chances either are selcted in the first are basically nil. And please don't cite Chad Ford. No one worth their salt moves someone halfway up their draft board based on one game. Chris Balas and Sam Webb have said multiple times in the past week both are returning next year. They aren't just throwing that out there based on nothing. So please, be smarter people.
Ah yes, because the decision to leave early is always rational and well thought out. No early enterants have ever made a rash decision, or thought too much of their own game, and slid to the late rounds or undrafted. Come on. These are ultra competative athletes who work incredibly hard and usually believe a lot in their own ability. They are soooo close to achieving that dream of playing in the NBA. The deeper the run goes in March, the more exposure they'll get, they're play will presumably be better in order to win, and the less they may feel they have to accomplish or learn at the college level. I can easily see one or both turn pro early. Wilson is already 21, and Wagner comes from a culture that tends to not prioritize getting that degree when you're trying to become a professional athlete.
That's a cute story, but people that actually cover the team for a living are reporting they have been told both are coming back. The best way to have a professional career in the NBA is to assure yourself that you will be a first round pick, neither are going to be this year. Next year will be a different story. This shouldn't even be a discussion right now. Let's be smarter about this please.
Yesterday's Mo Wagner game was intriguing, but the supporting #s on the season aren't pretty: 11.5% REB, 14 blocks, 20 assists, 37 games
— Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) March 20, 2017
Writing about this soon, but if you’re moving up a guy from 40s or 50s into the 20s of your draft board based on 2 gms, it’s poor evaluation
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) March 19, 2017
March 21st, 2017 at 11:23 PM ^
Who downvoted you? Somehow every response to one of Maizen's ridiculous comments gets a downvote. Very weird
In response to MercuryHayes
anyone know what happened to the Walton episode?
When I first went to their Soundcloud page this morning, the first two episodes (the intro and the Walton one) weren't showing. I refreshed the page and then they appeared.
thanks. Didn't see them earlier but I do now
They said the podcast will continue even after this run ends - interesting seeing that Dak will be transfering.
Everyone should consider rating/commenting on iTunes as it really helps promote the podcast. They were sports Top 10 podcas tlast week but this week fell out of the Top 10.
The segment on free throws at home vs. road was super interesting too. I always just assumed that fans going silent at home was helpful, but seems they were all more comfortable with the noise/distraction on the road, especially compared to the crushing disappointment of the home crowd after a miss. I wonder if all players feel that way
Really enjoying all their podcasts, love how they all take shots at each other, and its hilarious that Zak likes to randomly ask people during games 'whats your future wife doing right now?' including Spike on senior night who is of course no longer even on the team anymore.
March 21st, 2017 at 11:57 PM ^
should be sent to bolivia and not heard from again in this blog.