McDuffie

[im4wsu]

As usual, the top 10 or 20 is loaded with unproven freshmen. I predict that at least half these underperform in college and then declare for the draft only to underperform in the NBA.

Freshman.....14 (all P5) 13 in top 38, and one of the #95s
Sophomore...26 (16 P5)
Junior............26 (17 P5)
Senior...........36 (24 P5)

[WuShock Reaper]

"20 under-the-radar breakout players in college basketball in 2016-17" - U Sports

ByJon Rothstein
October 29, 2016

http://www.todaysu.com/rothstein-files/20-radar-breakout-players-college-basketball-2016-17/

"...Markis McDuffie, Wichita State: The Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker era is officially over, which means a new face has to emerge for the Shockers. A former top-50 recruit, McDuffie has all the requisites to become Wichita State’s main face after averaging 7.4 points last season as a freshman...."

[wufan]

"20 under-the-radar breakout players in college basketball in 2016-17" - U Sports

ByJon Rothstein
October 29, 2016

http://www.todaysu.com/rothstein-files/20-radar-breakout-players-college-basketball-2016-17/

"...Markis McDuffie, Wichita State: The Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker era is officially over, which means a new face has to emerge for the Shockers. A former top-50 recruit, McDuffie has all the requisites to become Wichita State’s main face after averaging 7.4 points last season as a freshman...."

Wow! A former top 50 recruit! I know that some players get big bumps in the rankings when they sign with a blue blood, but this is the first time I've seen high school rankings upgraded after a players freshman year!

[rjl]

The bullshittedness of lists such as these is evidenced by how many freshmen are on it.

[Bluzrover]

Actually 102 were named, there were two at #95.

ACC .........22
Big10........15
Big12........ 9
Pac12.......13
SEC..........12
Others......31

Well, we know at least 13 of those "others" are from the MVC, right Coach Muller?

[WuShock Reaper]

"Wichita State Basketball: Markis McDuffie to be the next great Shocker" - Busting Brackets

by Carmine Carcieri, Sports Writer
October 20, 2106

http://bustingbrackets.com/2016/10/30/wichita-state-basketball-markis-mcduffie-next-great-shocker/

"With sharp shooter Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet adjusting to their new roles in the NBA, the Wichita State Shockers are entering a brand new era without their former superstars. Thankfully for Gregg Marshall and company, the Shockers have the right player to guide them back to the NCAA Tournament. That players’ name is Markis McDuffie.

The 6’8″ sophomore forward from Paterson, NJ had a solid freshman campaign, averaging 7.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game. He also shot 43 percent from the field and 71 percent from the free throw line, while limiting his turnovers to only one per outing...."

[Bluzrover]

Sullentrop had a short piece on MM and it sounds like he's figuring out how to play with his new weight. That is going to come in so handy once Valley play starts.

[WuShock Reaper]

"#CBBrank: Who are college basketball's top 100 players?" - ESPN.com

11/15/16

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18009172/college-basketball-top-100-players-2016-2017-season

#91
Markis McDuffie
Wichita State
Sophomore | Forward
Score: 36.66

The reigning Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year averaged 7.4 points per game as a raw, lanky forward who helped Wichita State with his determination and grit. With Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet in the NBA, however, he'll log more minutes and evolve into Gregg Marshall's young star.

[asiseeit]

MM has obvious physical skills but what I like most about what I have
seen of him is that he sees the court well and is a team player.

[60Shock]

There must be a reason as I am positive that GM and our assistants would not risk a player's health, but I didn't understand it then, and I still don't understand it now.

Why, after having recently experiencing a concussion, and having to leave the game because he took an exceptionally hard accidental butt to the head, was Markis reinserted back into the game, at a very late stage. Especially when there was no doubt as to the games outcome as we were around well ahead when he came back in?

[Stickboy46]

There must be a reason as I am positive that GM and our assistants would not risk a player's health, but I didn't understand it then, and I still don't understand it now.

Why, after having recently experiencing a concussion, and having to leave the game because he took an exceptionally hard accidental butt to the head, was Markis reinserted back into the game, at a very late stage. Especially when there was no doubt as to the games outcome as we were around well ahead when he came back in?

I'm sure the trainers made him pass the concussion tests. Also, I don't believe it was McDuffie who had a concussion recently. Wasn't it Shamet?

[pie n eye]

I'm sure the trainers made him pass the concussion tests. Also, I don't believe it was McDuffie who had a concussion recently. Wasn't it Shamet?

Did Shaq maybe have one too? And Rauno a while back? Don't remember hearing about McDuffie but that doesnt mean anything. I guess if he's cleared to play there's no problem putting him back out there. You know he wants to play.

[Cdizzle]

I'm pretty sure everyone has been through concussion protocol multiple times. They practice with Hamilton every day.

[Bluzrover]

Did Shaq maybe have one too? And Rauno a while back? Don't remember hearing about McDuffie but that doesnt mean anything. I guess if he's cleared to play there's no problem putting him back out there. You know he wants to play.

Marshall said Shaq was concussed at the end of the exhibition when discussing his play at the conclusion of the Augusta game. Shameful definitely had a focus ion but no official word on McDuffie in that regard.

[Aargh]

Marshall said Shaq was concussed at the end of the exhibition when discussing his play at the conclusion of the Augusta game. Shameful definitely had a focus ion but no official word on McDuffie in that regard.

Quite an interesting auto correct there.