Wisconsin Herd Thread

Chuck Diesel · Post #1101 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Sat Dec 21, 2019 6:30 pm

ShootingtheJ wrote:Herd loses first game of the tournament in OT. Frank Mason goes just 5-19 from the floor with just 2 assists. Tucker with 34, and raises his True Shooting % to 66 for the season.

Mason also had two huge threes in the comeback to force overtime and Tucker had a critical boneheaded turnover on an overtime inbounds pass that killed momentum. Neither negates what they did throughout the rest of the game but there’s obviously more to the box score than meets the eye. I’m very interested to see if Tucker can get into the paint and score over NBA defenses.

Chuck Diesel · Post #1102 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Sat Dec 21, 2019 7:32 pm

Luke Maye being out also really hurt them last night.

ShootingtheJ · Post #1103 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:52 am

No Rayjon Tucker tonight? I'm concerned.

Chuck Diesel · Post #1104 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:08 am

Be sweet if he got called up.

4xBuck · Post #1105 » by **4xBuck** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:52 am

ShootingtheJ wrote:No Rayjon Tucker tonight? I'm concerned.

He's sitting on the bench.

ShootingtheJ · Post #1106 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:22 am

4xBuck wrote:
ShootingtheJ wrote:No Rayjon Tucker tonight? I'm concerned.

He's sitting on the bench.

I wonder if they were just trying to get more players exposure at the showcase? Or if they communicated they're ready to promote Tucker? I hope it's the latter.

4xBuck · Post #1107 » by **4xBuck** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 12:26 pm

ShootingtheJ wrote:I wonder if they were just trying to get more players exposure at the showcase? Or if they communicated they're ready to promote Tucker? I hope it's the latter.

I saw the end of the game and the depth guys played well.

I don't see him getting called up. The Bucks don't have a spot for him and he's really not ready for a roster spot. That 1/1 assist to TO ratio needs to improve. He's definitely ready for a TW contract. He certainly has improved the first two months of the season.

MVP2110 · Post #1108 » by **MVP2110** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:29 pm

Read on Twitter

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emunney · Post #1109 » by **emunney** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:22 pm

Congrats to Tucker, what a great moment for him if so. Hope he can keep his momentum with a different coaching staff/organization.

MVP2110 · Post #1110 » by **MVP2110** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:40 pm

On one hand it's a good problem to have to not be able to keep everybody, and on top of that should help bring good talent to the Herd in the future if we can show we can consistently graduate guys to a real shot in the NBA. On the other hand I'd rather have Tucker than Mason or Reynolds

Chuck Diesel · Post #1111 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:54 pm

It’s great for the organization to have guys come through and quickly get called up. One of coach Buford’s stated goals. Congrats to Tucker.

Ron Swanson · Post #1112 » by **Ron Swanson** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:05 pm

Good for Tucker. Jaylen Adams is the guy I hope we use our next two-way contract on anyways.

Chuck Diesel · Post #1113 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:37 pm

Looks like it’s the Rockets. Could be a good fit for Tucker.

Read on Twitter

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TroyD92 · Post #1114 » by **TroyD92** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:43 pm

Great for him.

Post #1115 » by **Ruzious** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:24 pm

4xBuck wrote:
ShootingtheJ wrote:I wonder if they were just trying to get more players exposure at the showcase? Or if they communicated they're ready to promote Tucker? I hope it's the latter.

I saw the end of the game and the depth guys played well.

I don't see him getting called up. The Bucks don't have a spot for him and he's really not ready for a roster spot. That 1/1 assist to TO ratio needs to improve. He's definitely ready for a TW contract. He certainly has improved the first two months of the season.

Yeah, I think he's a nice prospect, but the to's concern me, and while he shows potential as a 3 point shooter, I think that's also a concern.

bucksfansince88 · Post #1116 » by **bucksfansince88** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:43 pm

shouldve given him Reynolds spot smh but good to see we are developing guys and helping them get opportunities

Chuck Diesel · Post #1117 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:56 pm

Hollinger spent the weekend at the Vegas showcase and had this to say about Tucker:

If you’re looking for an unsigned player to make a roster soon, start with Wisconsin’s Rayjon Tucker. The rookie from Arkansas Little-Rock was already getting buzz as a potential call-up, and then centered his status by hanging 34 on Salt Lake City on Friday. Tucker sat out Wisconsin’s final game on Sunday, with the suspicion in league circles being that he is close to an NBA deal.
Tucker was originally slated to go to the University of Memphis as a grad transfer this year before deciding to take his chance on the NBA instead. Short for a wing but powerfully built, he shot 38.6 percent from 3 in Wisconsin (and made 41.4 percent as a collegian), while showing a degree of playmaking ability despite lacking point guard handles. (Also, shed a tear for Memphis fans – who briefly thought they would have Tucker AND Wiseman this year).

Post #1118 » by **ReasonablySober** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:54 am

Read on Twitter

Wow, good for him!

TroyD92 · Post #1119 » by **TroyD92** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:55 am

Holy ****! That’s awesome. Congrats to him.

emunney · Post #1120 » by **emunney** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:55 am

Like this much more than a 2 way from Houston.