College Basketball 2009-2010 (part 1)

[MJLiverock]

I've learned to never worry about who Ryan brings into the program. It always works out. Did it sting to lose Blue to Marquette? Sure. I still don't get it, but Wisconsin will do just fine without him.

 

And am I misremembering things, or wasn't Anderson a much higher regarded prospect before he had an injury shortened season last year? I'm not being sarcastic, but it seems to me he was a four-star prospect and had some pretty big programs offering him scholarships.

 

Edit: Nice article on Anderson

 

I think he initially started popping up in the recruit rankings because he was a 6'10" sophomore. Height at that age is very exciting and gets attention but as time went by he dropped to 3 starts and isn't even rated in the top 150 by some services anymore. The fact that a kid that tall doesn't dominate high school games in northern WI has taken a lot of luster a way. If he can't even average double digits vs. that level of competition how will he fare versus college players his own size and quicker? He could just be another tall stiff along the lines of Mader, Gavinski, Markolf, etc. Butch had the ability to step out and hit the 3, reports are Anderson is a back to the basket post player and not much of an outside threat.

[danzig6767]

Wisconsin and Marquette seem to be opposites - Wisconsin has plenty of big bodies (five guys 6'8" or taller, another three 6'6" or 6'7") but is a little short on guards (will really be short next year w/the loss of Hughes and Bohannon); meanwhile Marquette only has two guys on the roster taller than 6'7". I think UW will be fine this year, but next year if Taylor gets hurt they will be in a world of hurt. Same with Marquette; if Otule goes down they are going to have a tough time defending down low.

Yea i wonder what Ryan is doing roster management wise. Hughes and Bohannon are gone after this year and Taylor could end up being the only quality guard on the roster with the ability to handle the ball well. If Taylor got hurt and any team pressed, who would bring the ball up the court? Not only does next years Badger team look terribly thin at guard, there are no guards in the 2010 recruiting class. They are going to have like 5-6 centers and one point guard on the team, very strange. Plus, from what i've seen of Taylor, he's not a Hughes like penetrator that can get into the lane and create his own shot.

 

As for Marquette, Buzz has certainly done an amazing job at recruiting for an unproven coach. His first class was very impressive given how/when he was hired and Jones/Blue were both high level recruits for the 2010 class. He has one more opening for that class and many rumors are saying highly regarded PF prospect Tarik Black has Marquette in his top 2 or 3. If Buzz could reel in Black, a three man class of Jones/Blue/Black would have to be top 5 in the country. They do need some size though so Black would be a huge get and then they need to hope 7'2 Mbao can eventually develop into something useful.

[bjkrautk]

Not only does next years Badger team look terribly thin at guard, there are no guards in the 2010 recruiting class.

Tell that to Josh Gasser. While I'm not about to predict an NBA career for the kid, he's clearly got talent (2-time All State honors from the J-S), he can shoot, play D and rebound. Sounds like the perfect Bo Ryan type kid.

 

That said, I'm guessing Bo's original plan was to have Diamond Taylor back up the point for at least a year, so the move-in day fiasco has left them a bit thinner than we'd all like. As for the other guard spots, Jarmusz and Rob Wilson (who I'm hoping for a Leuer-like progression from) can play either the 2 or the 3.

[pitchleague]

I know that everyone here is talking Badger or Warriors, er, Golden Eagles.

 

But I just wanted to say that it was refreshingly different eating breakfast this morning and being able to watch some college hoops. So what if it was Niagra vs. Drexel. It was way better than Sportscenter replays or something else. They should do this more often.

[danzig6767]

Not only does next years Badger team look terribly thin at guard, there are no guards in the 2010 recruiting class.

Tell that to Josh Gasser. While I'm not about to predict an NBA career for the kid, he's clearly got talent (2-time All State honors from the J-S), he can shoot, play D and rebound. Sounds like the perfect Bo Ryan type kid.

 

That said, I'm guessing Bo's original plan was to have Diamond Taylor back up the point for at least a year, so the move-in day fiasco has left them a bit thinner than we'd all like. As for the other guard spots, Jarmusz and Rob Wilson (who I'm hoping for a Leuer-like progression from) can play either the 2 or the 3.

My bad, i certainly brainfarted in forgetting about Gasser. No question the Diamond Taylor situation was unexpected, he wasn't some kid with a sketchy backround where him getting in trouble shouldn't be a surprise. As for Jarmusz, he strikes me more as a SF type given i rarely ever see him handle the ball. His game largely consists of playing defense, being sound about turnovers, and hopefully sticking open jumpers when available. I'm not really worried about the SG spot, it's PG where they look scary thin after Hughes graduates unless Gasser can play some at the point.

[Roscoe Chill]

I agree that NEXT year that Wisconsin will be thin at guard, but THIS year? No way.

 

Hughes, Bohannon, Taylor, Wilson, Jarmusz.

 

They're DEEP at guard.

[jhart05]

jhart05, is Tone Boyle hurt right now? What is his status for the season? The only reason I ask is that I vaguely remember reading something that he could miss some time, but I could easily be mistaken.

He was fine all summer. Tweaked his back in the last two or so months. They don't expect him to play 'till January. Back injuries are a tough thing to predict.

 

I would be nice to have Tone out there right now, but they have a lot of guards to put in there. Patrick Souter from Racine has been a big surprise. Redshirt Freshman who looks like he's determined to be the starting PG for the next three years (when Ricky leaves after this year).

[FVBrewerFan]

I agree that NEXT year that Wisconsin will be thin at guard, but THIS year? No way.

 

Hughes, Bohannon, Taylor, Wilson, Jarmusz.

 

They're DEEP at guard.

Deep in mediocrity.

[temke]

he plays more toward a 3 than a 2, but have you guys seen ryan evans and his flat-top fade play yet. athletic...

[TooLiveBrew]

I agree that NEXT year that Wisconsin will be thin at guard, but THIS year? No way.

 

Hughes, Bohannon, Taylor, Wilson, Jarmusz.

 

They're DEEP at guard.

Deep in mediocrity.

I disagree -- as far as college guards go, Hughes & Bohannon are both very good (esp. Hughes, imo).

[Brewbadger]

Ryan Evans has an atrocious jump shot. Looks like he shoots with two hands and feet barely leave the floor, but he somehow sank a few last night... Otherwise, he looks alright. Athletic as can be, but makes some bonehead decisions (as can be expected with a true freshman).

[homer]

Ryan Evans has an atrocious jump shot. Looks like he shoots with two hands and feet barely leave the floor, but he somehow sank a few last night... Otherwise, he looks alright. Athletic as can be, but makes some bonehead decisions (as can be expected with a true freshman).

He's a red shirt frosh.

[danzig6767]

I agree that NEXT year that Wisconsin will be thin at guard, but THIS year? No way.

 

Hughes, Bohannon, Taylor, Wilson, Jarmusz.

 

They're DEEP at guard.

Deep in mediocrity.

I think Hughes and Bohannon is an above average duo. Next year though could be a real problem at guard.

[Roscoe Chill]

Deep in mediocrity.

 

Yeah, we'll see. Not every time is North Carolina.

[bjkrautk]

Classic Badgers win against Arizona. Defense gets the big lead; Hughes carries the offensive load, and they gut out a win despite being in serious foul trouble the whole way.

[Oldcity]

I am in love with Ryan Evans' flat top.

[fondybrewfan]

Why in the heck did I stay up for that game. Yeah UW won, but basketball was set back about 30 years with that game. Just a very ugly game.

 

I will be very worried next year of Jordan Taylor is the starting PG because he has shown absolutely nothing in his years at UW so far, the guy is broke from outside ad certainly doesn't get into the lane like Hughes does.

 

I really like the depth at the 3-5 positions for the next couple years. Nankavil and Leuer are both solid players, and from what I have seen from Berggren and Breusewitz they can be solid contributors as well. But if I was Bo Ryan I would be extremely worried about the guard play in 2010.

 

I think I have raised my expecatation a bit for this years team. I think they can finish top 4 Big 10 and get a 6-7 Seed in the tourney

[Buckylovesbeer]

No matter how ugly it was, a win against Arizona on ESPN is a big win for UW......it gives them a little bit of credit for later when they pick the tourney.

 

Keep it up Badgers!

 

Now on to a much tougher team, Gonzaga......anyone else think the Zag's coach (Mark Few) looks like Sherman from American Pie all grown up? Watch and see........

[MJLiverock]

The Pac10 is expected to be pretty weak this year after losing a lot of players to graduation, certainly much weaker than the Big10. AZ has name recognition but really isn't that great of a team, I've seen them picked to finish anywhere from 4th to 7th in the Pac 10, which probably compares to 6th to 9th in the Big 10. I still don't see the Badgers finishing in the top half of the Big 10.

[homer]

that game was hamstrung by the tight officiating. Hard for UW to do anything with Leuer and Nankivil playing like 5 min in the second half.

[hawing]

I am in love with Ryan Evans' flat top.

I've heard more than one reference to House Party when Evans is on the court at the Kohl Center. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[princeginterhallhelms04]

All i know is that my new favorite player is Bruesewitz i really like him. And i have learned never to doubt Bo Ryan and his teams...

[hawing]

Oh, I became a fan of "Bruiser" at the scrimmage. I think my 3-year-old nephew will look like him in 15 years.

[pitchleague]

Gonzaga has played pretty fast tonight and hit alot of shots. Badgers seem to be jacking up shots that are just hideous.

[homer]

I really was not a fan of the Badgers defense. Too many shots down low and too many layups.