Max B. again

[basketball nut]

Wow, twice? Nice sample size for forming an opinion.

6-7 or 6-8, extremely strong with good court sense, the ability to finish around the rim and plays with high energy. 24/12/5blocks are pretty good numbers in the Mid-state 6. He is definitely a d-1 talent based on the times I've seen him.

Your correct in isn't a great sample but it was against talent at or below mid major level. Talked w/a AAU coach who made the assesment that all These college coaches can't be wrong. As for offers from IL & MI could IL be they want ro make sure he isn't taking the family $$$$ to MI w him-I do believe in time and hard work he could help BU.

[Buesch N Chips]

I have never seen him play. Could someone compare and contrast him to JP?

[runninfiend]

I have never seen him play. Could someone compare and contrast him to JP?

JP has a little more length, imo, and is a bit more of an explosive jumper. JP also looks to have the better mid-range game, although we haven't seen that yet at BU.

MB is more of a banger than JP, more likely to establish low block position and be tough to move. I think he's physically a bit bulkier and stronger than JP was as a senior.

Both have good to above post moves, MB will need to develop a bit more of a back-to-the-basket game at the D-1 level, and can finish with authority around the rim.

[BuB]

I have never seen him play. Could someone compare and contrast him to JP?

I suspect you are making a joke about the comparison but I will bite.....JP is taller, stronger, and has a bigger frame. He also appears to be a little more athletic than Max when comparing foot speed, verticle jumping, and quickness. They both handle the ball about the same.They both have good footwork when posting up. Max has a better 10-15 foot shot and probably shoots free throws better.

[Buesch N Chips]

I suspect you are making a joke about the comparison but I will bite.....JP is taller, stronger, and has a bigger frame. He also appears to be a little more athletic than Max when comparing foot speed, verticle jumping, and quickness. They both handle the ball about the same.They both have good footwork when posting up. Max has a better 10-15 foot shot and probably shoots free throws better.

No joke at all. Can they be on the floor at the same time?

[BuB]

No joke at all. Can they be on the floor at the same time?

Imo they could if Max improves his ball handling and mid range shot. Otherwise I see him as a good back up to JP. I would prefer to see a tall 5 paired with either Max or JP. Someone who can alter shots and score.

[shaunguth]

Dr. Cross didn't say SM hasn't asked for release.

Well....if he didn't say that, then the PJS has made yet another mistake in their "reporting".

On another topic, Cross said BU guard Sam Maniscalco, who is thought to be headed to Illinois for his final season, has not requested his release from Bradley.

[ph]

No joke at all. Can they be on the floor at the same time?

I would think the right coach and system may allow it...
Although really, it is somewhat rare for a center to play more than 25 mins a game, so we do need someone for those other 15..

[Braves4Life]

I have never seen him play. Could someone compare and contrast him to JP?

From the video I've seen of the kid think Lucas O'Rear light.

[amckillip]

Can someone tell me why everyone is so excited about MB. I have seen him play twice and he still hasn't showed me anough to get excited about. Doesn't jump real well and no shot outside of 6 feet and his court vision doesn't look real good either.

Ditto, see my post earlier in the thread. He's a good get but MB<JP IMO.

[BradleyJD]

Well....if he didn't say that, then the PJS has made yet another mistake in their "reporting".

Does this surprise you?

[Beninator]

Does this surprise you?

Noted example of the conservative media bias in this country!

[BradleyJD]

Noted example of the conservative media bias in this country!

[BradleyBrave]

From the video I've seen of the kid think Lucas O'Rear light.

Ding!

Certainly a guy that can help an MVC team.

I think Max could develop into a better outside shooter eventually than Lucas. I think this will be interesting to follow in the coming weeks.

[wily coyote]

Ding!

Certainly a guy that can help an MVC team.

I think Max could develop into a better outside shooter eventually than Lucas. I think this will be interesting to follow in the coming weeks.

Agree BB but I think Max is already a fairly good outside shooter. Already a better outside shooter then Will ,JP ,MK and AT. I think he would be very serviceable but maybe not the final piece of the puzzle.