McGary named to USA's Junior National Select Team

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March 6th, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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McGary named to USA's Junior National Select Team

Apparently everyone that was worrying about his recent drop in the rankings can relax for a day or two...

 

http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/hoopsummit/12_hsum_us_roster.html

 

 

According to Scout.com's class rankings, McGary (No. 21) is the second lowest ranked player that made the squad, ahead of only North Carolina's future point guard Marcus Paige (No. 29). But for a kid who was being touted by virtually everyone as a top five player in the class literally months ago, it would have been a legit surprise to see McGary's name left off this list.

McGary and his peers will take on a rival World Select Team on April 7 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon, in a game that should feature about 50 dunks. Since it's clear that all ten guys will likely see the floor for extended stretches, this will be a great chance for UM fans to get a look at the future of Michigan basketball.

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March 6th, 2012 at 5:20 PM | DId you see who the US assistant coach is...? (Score:2 Normal)
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MIKE JONES!

March 6th, 2012 at 5:23 PM | Who?? (Score:2 Normal)
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Who??

March 6th, 2012 at 5:31 PM | MIKE (Score:2 Normal)
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JONES

March 6th, 2012 at 5:34 PM | Who?? (Score:2 Normal)
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Who??

For my privacy, my new username is "non-Oriental non-Andrew"
 

March 6th, 2012 at 8:25 PM | Mike (Score:2)
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Mike Jones.....bitches.

P.S. Because you didn't capitilize it, I had to respond calmly.

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March 6th, 2012 at 5:37 PM | I love how the first 4 (Score:5 Normal)
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I love how the first 4 comments are on the assistant coach, rather than McGary. Congrats to him...hopefully the beginning of multiple invites to national teams.

On another note, If my name was Mike Jones, I would definitely go by Michael, or at least Mikey. The whole Mike Jones thing is so overused.

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March 6th, 2012 at 5:55 PM | Well then, here's a special one just for you - enjoy... (Score:4 Normal)
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MIKE JONES

March 6th, 2012 at 5:41 PM | This is just more of a (Score:2 Underrated)
Indonacious
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This is just more of a testament to the idea that McGary's drop in rankings has more to do with the crappy coaching and selfish play at Brewster than anything he did himself. I would imagine his ranking would climb after he is able to play on a team where there is more of a semblance of team play or a team that actually utilizes him (like his AAU team with GRIII did). Regardless, michigan has a gem here and looking at past Nike Hoops summit rosters...this is quite the honor. 

March 6th, 2012 at 5:41 PM | Expectations and role (Score:2)
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I don't see any drop in rankings as having an impact on what Mitch will do here at Michigan.  He isn't going to be asked to set up on the low block and have the offense run through him.  He's going to have to run the floor, defend, rebound, and finish with authority when he gets his opportunity.

I think if he can be Jordan Morgan 2.0 (maybe with a little more backboard smashing) the coaches would be absolutely thrilled.  Adding 5 more fouls and allowing those two guys to play all out on both ends when they are in the game would be an enormous addition to the team.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

March 6th, 2012 at 5:51 PM | No offense (Score:3 Underrated)
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No offense, but if all McGary becomes is Jordan Morgan 2.0, then his career will be a disappointment.  Morgan is a fine player, but not a star.  Morgan has extremely limited range and has trouble finishing around the basket.  I think the goal for McGary should be Kevin Love 2.0 (that is probably a little too high and Love only played 1 year at UCLA).

 

(or if you want to keep it in the family, then Chris Webber 2.0, but I think that is way too lofty since Webber was a one in a generation type talent)

March 7th, 2012 at 11:31 AM | Jordan Morgan (Score:1)
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Was under the impression Morgan has a high field goal percentagae because of close shots.  He has shown fire at times and can crash boards albeit not as often we would like. All in all I like Morgan and believe he's much better around the basket than you think.

March 6th, 2012 at 5:51 PM | Agree, with one caveat... (Score:4 Normal)
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McGary can shoot a lot better than Morgan. 

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

                         

March 6th, 2012 at 5:59 PM | Just don't see him doing it much (Score:4 Normal)
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I really don't think the offense is going to change if/when he enters the game from what it is now (motion, at least 4 perimeter shooters on the floor, spacing, forcing teams to defend the 3-point line to open up driving lanes and pick&roll).  If we reach a point where McGary is shooting a bunch of mid-range jumpers then I'm guessing Beilein will want to tweak how things are running.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

March 6th, 2012 at 6:03 PM | The green light from three (Score:3 Normal)
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It will be interesting to see if he has the green light to shoot from three.  His highlights show him hitting a few threes, but I don't know if he can do it consistently. 

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

                         

March 6th, 2012 at 6:10 PM | Since McLimans and Horford (Score:2)
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Since McLimans and Horford have the green light, you can be pretty sure McGary will have it too. McGary is going to be effective all over the court on the offensive end. Offensive rebounds, 3's, flashing into the paint, posting up, facing up, passing. This guy has the total skill set and a coach who knows how to take advantage of it.

March 6th, 2012 at 6:08 PM | Options (Score:1)
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I see what you're saying, but the offense wouldn't even be changing...When Morgan sets the pick and rolls, I'm pretty sure he has an OPTION of whether to roll to the rim or pop out for a jumper

If McGary can knock down the jumper, Beilein has shown at WVU he doesn't care about Big man shooting jumpshots and that puts more pressures on a Defense tha has no clue what to defend on the pick and roll

"Slappin' the Bass" - Matt Vogrich (maybe)

March 6th, 2012 at 6:16 PM | I agree. The offense is not (Score:2)
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I agree. The offense is not going to change as much as it is going to grow. Beilein hasn't had anybody even close to being as big, skilled and talented as McGary. McGary is going to be scary good from the opposition's perspective.

March 6th, 2012 at 6:18 PM | More volume of shooters than Big vs. Small (Score:2)
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Not saying McGary can't hit that shot, just that it doesn't make sense to be taking it a whole lot considering the guys on our roster.  With Burke, THJ, Smotrycz, Vogrich, GRIII, Stauskas, etc. on the floor, our big men just don't need to take any jump shots.  We'll already have a 6'9" guy at the 4 who shoots over 40% from three.  Like Morgan, McGary will just have to make the defense pay if they get lazy or over commit on the perimeter.  If he can do more every so often that would be great, but he really doesn't have to in order to keep the offense humming along.

I'm guessing McGary will only need to provide thunderdunks, layups, and if that isn't open a nice kick out pass for a wide open 3.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

March 6th, 2012 at 6:22 PM | ball handling (Score:2)
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I'm looking forward to the ball handling that McGary brings to the table.  I love Morgan, but you have to hit him on some very specific spots on the floor for him to convert.  McGary, on the other hand, can comfortably take a dribble or two and score. 

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

                         

March 6th, 2012 at 6:26 PM | IMO you are grossly (Score:4 Normal)
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IMO you are grossly underestimating McGary's talent and skill

March 6th, 2012 at 6:36 PM | Not making a judgment (Score:4 Normal)
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If he's an all-world performer that would be great.  I'm just saying that he doesn't have to be in order to make a huge positive impact on next year's team.  Whether he's ranked #5 or #105, whether he's polished offensively or not, a guy with that size and athletic ability is going to help us out a lot if he's willing to work at the defensive end and on the glass. 

Like I said, if we essentially add a Jordan Morgan clone on the bench, this team is significantly better.  If we add a better player than that, then we're just talking scary goodness that I can't even fathom at this point.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

March 6th, 2012 at 5:53 PM | McGary is a player. He is (Score:5 Normal)
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McGary is a player. He is going to be fun to watch. Next year will be totally different for M. They will be able to bang on the boards with any team in the country. Adding Horford, McGary, and Bielfeldt to go along with Morgan and Smot is pretty amaizing. Bring it on Uncle Nixy

March 6th, 2012 at 5:55 PM | It's going to be exciting and weird... (Score:5 Normal)
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when they can run all those tall guys out there all game long.  I've gotten so used to them being undersized that I almost won't recognize the team. 

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

                         

March 6th, 2012 at 8:06 PM | By the same token, (Score:1)
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playing small lineups is a benefit for Michigan because it forces the other team to play small as well because they don't have the 4 or 5(if Smotrycz plays there) who are comfortable enough to get out and defend.  That gives Michigan an advantage.

March 6th, 2012 at 6:09 PM | Don't forget... (Score:2 Underrated)
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GRIII is 6 ft. 7 in and Nik Stauskas is 6 ft. 6. Not bad from your SG and SF either. This team is about to get big. (Add in McGary at 6 ft. 10 or so).

With the rotation involving Burke, Stauskas, Brundidge, Vogrich, THJ, GRIII, Horford (assuming recovered), Bielfeldt, McGary, Smotrycz, and Morgan.

 

March 6th, 2012 at 6:10 PM | Only worry (Score:2)
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My only concern is how we will defend on the perimeter.  Stu has done an incredible job at that spot, but I don't know if anyone else on the roster will be capable of taking his place and shutting down a guy like Brandon Paul.  I wonder if we'll see Beilein switch back to a lot more zone looks with the team adding so much length at every spot on the floor.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

March 6th, 2012 at 6:14 PM | Do we know anything about (Score:1)
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Do we know anything about GRIIIs defensive abilities? Also, above I meant that GRIII was the SF and that Stauskas was the SG - not that it was that relevant.

March 6th, 2012 at 6:20 PM | Stauskas (Score:2)
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I know you asked about Robinson, but I read a quote from one of Stauskas's coaches recently in which he said something like "now we have to teach him to play defense so that he'll see the court next year."  I didn't take that as a good sign about his current defensive ability, though I think the vast majority of freshman aren't very good at D, so I don't mean to say that he's uniquely not ready for prime time. 

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

                         

March 6th, 2012 at 6:44 PM | In the film from the game against Tilton (Score:1)
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Stauskas twice blocked an attempted 3 right back in the shooters face. He's athletic plays long and can do anything on the court. The team he played on was loaded and he was MVP, trust me when I say we've got a gem in Nick.

What a team we're gonna have next year, don't be surprised to see Stauskas as the back-up PG next season on many occasions, the guy is silky smooth.

March 6th, 2012 at 6:16 PM | That's a good point (Score:2)
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Perimeter defense is going to be one of the biggest question marks going into next year.  I like Hardaway a lot, but his defense is...not stellar.   I don't think Michigan is likely to have someone to step into the stopper role next year when it comes to guards. 

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

                         

March 6th, 2012 at 6:20 PM | Stauskas and GR3 (Score:1)
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I wouldn't expect either to be the defender Stu is immediately...but 6'6" and 6'7" along with the long arms and athleticism (GRIII) and strength (Stauskas) has me thinking they can be at least adequate defenders immediately 

"Slappin' the Bass" - Matt Vogrich (maybe)

March 6th, 2012 at 6:24 PM | I think they will play much (Score:2)
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I think they will play much more zone next season, especially with Smot in the game. Offensively Smot can play the 3 and M can go big and skilled. Defensively Smot can't guard a 3 one on one.
Hardaway needs to make some strides with his handle, at this point I have more confidence with Smot handling ball pressure than Hardaway. Good news is they are both sophs and probably going to make sizable improvements in the off season

March 6th, 2012 at 6:32 PM | Lineups (Score:2)
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It will be interesting to see how Beilein tweaks the lineup.  Considering we've played Novak (perimeter skills, good outside shot) at the 4 so much, I'm guessing Smotrycz stays there most of the time.  I think the lineup will look like:

McGary/Morgan, Smot, GRIII/Stauskas, THJ, and Burke, with lots of flexibility to mix and match.  It seems like keeping at least 4 outside shooters on the floor is a priority (and a great weapon to have), but who knows what we'll end up seeing or how much variety will be involved.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

March 6th, 2012 at 6:37 PM | McGary is Novak except Fred (Score:2)
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McGary is Novak except Fred Jacksonized

March 6th, 2012 at 6:41 PM | I'll take that (Score:2)
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I imagine a 6'10" version of Zack Novak will get some quality PT.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

March 6th, 2012 at 6:48 PM | I would guess a line-up of (Score:2)
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I would guess a line-up of Burke, THJr, GRIII, McGary, and Morgan would be the best.  Metrics can sub for either the 4 or the 5, Horford can sub in at the 5, Vogrich can sub in at the 3, Stauskas at the 2 and Brundidge at the 1 or 2.  I don't know if Christian or McLimans play a lot without some injuries.

Damn we're gonna be good.

March 6th, 2012 at 6:38 PM | The reason the 1-3-1 zone was (Score:1)
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The reason the 1-3-1 zone was so effective at WVU for Beilein was because he had a lot of length on the court at the same time. With a small PG, a 6'5 shooting guard, 6'6 small forward, 6'10 PF, and 6'10 center, I can see us running a lot of zone next year. Add to that the first couple off the bench being 6'4 or taller and I think zone is almost inevitable.

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