Marquette Hoops Discussion

Chuck Diesel · Post #221 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 7:12 pm

Those dwarfish gunners probably aren't going to take the team anywhere but they're kinda fun to watch.

Kerb Hohl · Post #222 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 7:29 pm

I'm not much of a Marquette fan/follower anymore at this point, but I'd say chucking 3s and being really good at it is a good thing in college ball. I get that you want to have an inside game or at least guards that can get into the lane for certain situations, but the real problem appears to be the defense.

Johnlac1 · Post #223 » by **Johnlac1** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:27 pm

Chuck Diesel wrote:Those dwarfish gunners probably aren't going to take the team anywhere but they're kinda fun to watch.

Rowsey and Howard are unconscionable gunners, but they can score enough not to be minuses. Cheatham is a gunner as well. Nevertheless, they should be passing off a bit more. Ignoring the inside game will cost Marquette down the line.
Interesting watching the last game several times Rowsey and Howard had wide open teammates i.e. Hauser, and either threw the ball away or launched a poor percentage three.
I guess Ryan-style ball is not something their coach desires.

Post #224 » by **MickeyDavis** » Mon Nov 27, 2017 6:31 pm

Cheatham leaving for personal reasons.

Junior guard Haanif Cheatham is leaving the Marquette men's basketball team for personal reasons, according to a release from the school.

Cheatham started all five games for the Golden Eagles (3-2) this season, averaging 8.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

“We want to thank Haanif for his contributions to the program and wish him the best of luck as he looks to continue his career elsewhere,” MU head coach Steve Wojciechowski said in a statement.

The 6-foot-5 Cheatham, from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., was one of MU's most experienced players and also a versatile defender.

MU sophomore Sacar Anim will likely step into Cheatham's starting role. Cheatham's departure could also open up more playing time for freshmen Greg Elliott and Jamal Cain.

Cheatham was out for six weeks in the preseason with a shoulder injury but returned to action in the closed-door scrimmage with Northwestern. In the regular season, he shot 16 of 37 and was averaging 26.2 minutes per game.

He had started 63 of the 70 games in his time with the Golden Eagles.

Mags FTW · Post #225 » by **Mags FTW** » Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:38 pm

Another year, another player splitting.

Thunder Muscle · Post #226 » by **Thunder Muscle** » Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:07 am

Should've played this game at The AL, there is like no one there... students either.

Cheatham loss is tough. Hope all is well with his situation. Seems like something maybe going on.

Post #227 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:55 am

Lucky to get it to OT

Post #228 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:08 am

Horrible call. Hauser didn't touch him

skitch815 · Post #229 » by **skitch815** » Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:11 am

Thunder Muscle wrote:Should've played this game at The AL, there is like no one there... students either.

Cheatham loss is tough. Hope all is well with his situation. Seems like something maybe going on.

In post game Wojo said it's a family issue and he's transferring to a school in Florida.

lessthannick11 · Post #230 » by **lessthannick11** » Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:19 pm

Foul trouble in the next 4 games and they may have to play short Alabama style

skitch815 · Post #231 » by **skitch815** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:43 am

Markus Howard 11-15 from 3 with 6 minutes left.

MartyConlonOnTheRun · Post #232 » by **MartyConlonOnTheRun** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:47 am

Mags FTW wrote:Another year, another player splitting.

You implying something with Cheatam?

Does Howard have any pro prospects? A week ago I would've said hell no but this guy is on his way to shoot 50% from three with high volume two years in a row. I don't think anyone has done that before.

lessthannick11 · Post #233 » by **lessthannick11** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:34 pm

He's still only 5'11 at best and not a great distributor, terrible defender. Could maybe be a Yogi Ferrell or JJ Barea, but he's a 4 year player

lessthannick11 · Post #234 » by **lessthannick11** » Wed Dec 6, 2017 2:48 pm

His new added floater/finishing at the rim ability will definitely help get him closer though

skitch815 · Post #235 » by **skitch815** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:08 pm

Joey Hauser is going to miss the rest of his senior season after foot surgery. Hate to see that but better now than next year, I suppose. Ends up averaging 35 ppg this season. Mr Basketball locked up.

Post #236 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:38 pm

Dumb of someone as good as Hauser to have been playing football. That's how he originally hurt his ankle.

skitch815 · Post #237 » by **skitch815** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:43 am

MickeyDavis wrote:Dumb of someone as good as Hauser to have been playing football. That's how he originally hurt his ankle.

I don't think he played this year. This is still from the original football injury.

Post #238 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:50 am

Right. He got hurt last year playing football. He never should have been playing

lessthannick11 · Post #239 » by **lessthannick11** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:45 pm

Couldnt a school (Like Marquette) strongly suggest he not play football? Even though I think the injury happened before he signed with anyone, which makes it even dumber to be playing a sport you won't get a scholarship in

Post #240 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:54 pm

Exactly. I knew a couple of basketball stars who quit football and played volleyball to stay in shape before hoops season. Hauser is a great player and it was a risk to play football and sure enough he ended up getting hurt. Hopefully he's 100% next fall.