M in VA

October 31st, 2011 at 11:17 PM ^

Ward is unforgettable. Coming out of high school, he could hit 3-pointers with equal accuracy with his right or left hand. As turned out, he continued that trend in college -- about 20%. He was supposed to be the next Scottie Pippen -- unfortunately he was the Scottie Pippen who played after MJ retired

M-Wolverine

November 1st, 2011 at 2:00 PM ^

"He scores like we breath".

COUGH COUGH COUGH

But he was really more Benard King, after the knee surgery.  Because man, that kid couldn't stay healthy. (I was going to say "couldn't get a break", but he probably had one of those over his career).

Maizedout1982

October 31st, 2011 at 10:54 PM ^

started on what that guy had to say earlier. The other Ace Williams came on 247 and put his thoughts on Zach Banner. I keep forgetting that we have two Ace William's. One who knows what he is talking about and the other.....well, i have no clue why he even exist. 

justingoblue

November 1st, 2011 at 8:41 AM ^

I don't really want to go through and look, but the list of schools with titles in both sports goes like this:

Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio, Syracuse, UCLA.

So if someone has done that, it couldn't be at any other school.

GBR Blue

November 1st, 2011 at 12:16 AM ^

but from what I've read this has been a stressful process for Mitch and his family, so while fingers and other appendages are crossed for him to join the M Family, I'm also hoping his decision provides some welcome peace and quiet.  Best wishes on your choice, young man.

tasnyder

November 1st, 2011 at 2:05 AM ^

No one else knows this, because no one else is as much of a BBall junkie as I am.  Yet, it is uber-awesome, and needs to be said.

MM was recruited by Coach B a LONG time ago, back when he was a '11 recruit.  Yes, he was a '11 recruit, and not a highly ranked one at that.  (I don't have a link, but ask Dylan from UMHoops.com.  It was on there a few years ago.)  Dook wasn't recruiting him, UNC wasn't recruiting him, heck, IU wasn't even recruiting him. 

We all talk about how Coach B is an outstanding evaluator of talent.  But let me put this into perspective. He picked:

2*s: Dougless, Novak

3*s: THJ, Robinson (at the time), MM (at the time), Buke (at the time), Morgan

I know I'm leaving a few out, but the point is made.  Coach B knows both whom and how to recruit.  The most important part is he knows how to coach talent in the offseason and during practice.  He's simply one of the best coaches out there in recruiting.

Caveats: He hasn't picked up anyone big (yet.)  Regardless, his classes have been getting better and better each and every year. (HT: espn)  '12 will (dur) be the best one yet.

And in case you missed it: Coach B is a good recruiter, talent evaluator, and coach.  That is all.

Mr. Yost

November 1st, 2011 at 9:00 AM ^

Right half of me: "It's too early you idiot!!!"

Left half of me: "I can't help it."

Right half of me: "What the fuck are you doing? It's 2011!!

Left half of me: "But what if..."

Right half of me: "---what if?! What if this right nut. There is no reason to be thinking of this!!"

Left half of me: "Do you think Hardaway will stay?"

Right half of me: "I can't believe you just asked that."

Left half of me: "Does GRob3 start as a freshman?"

Right half of me: "La la la...I can't hear you! La la la...I can't hear you!"

Left half of me: "But wait, listen!"

Right half of me: "I'm not listening!"

Left half of me: "Yes you are, you just answered!"

Right half of me: "No I'm ----"

Left half of me: *punches right half and knocks it out for 30 seconds*

______________________________________________________



2013 Starting Lineup

C- Jordan Morgan

PF- Mitch McGary

SF- Glenn Robinson III

SG- Tim Hardaway Jr.

PG- Trey Burke



Key Reserves

PF- Evan Smotrycz

SG- Matt Vogrich

SG- Carlton Brundidge

C- Jon Horford

SF- Nick Stauskas

______________________________________________________

 

Right half of me: *begins to wake up*

Left half of me: *quickly presses save*

Logan88

November 1st, 2011 at 9:53 AM ^

I don't follow basketball closely that much anymore. Isn't McGary believed to be a "one-and-done" guy? How much of an impact could he have for UM in just one season?

wlubd

November 1st, 2011 at 10:40 AM ^

Even if he is a one-and-done, it would be a huge boost for the 2012-13 year. With the team we have already and GRIII, Stauskas and McGary coming in, it wouldn't be unreasonable to call us a national contender.

McGary's a consensus top 5 recruit in the nation. He's also eligible for the 2012 draft if he wanted to enter and some people seem to think he'd be a top 5 pick there if he was inclined to be a part of it.

McGary would play a big part in making M bball relevant nationally again. Even if he left after one year, that perception wouldn't go away as quickly.