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[IWB]

Many posters there tonight - I hope there is some feedback, was too busy tonight, watched about 2:00 minutes of action.

[Mucrisco]

It was good to see IWB, MUBasketball, and Dodds. Who was the guy doing the announcing in the main gym? He was pretty funny. It was well run, IWB, and there were more people there than what I've personally seen previously. I didn't get to watch as much, because I was chatting with various people. I was a little disappointed because one main person that I wanted to see was Dawson, because he seems to be the dark horse of the freshman class. In his game, Davante Gardner was playfully launching threes after one pass or dribbling up the floor and shooting a long three I was getting annoyed because Dawson wasn't seeing the ball at all. There was one stretch when he finally saw the ball. On what felt like three possessions in a row, he hit three long threes that barely touched the net. He has a quick release. He also had a nice no look pass on a break that didn't connect. It was the first game, and guys are just getting use to each other. One thing that was noticeable was how much confidence Gardner has now. He looked lean and mobile out there. This was completely different from his freshman year where he seemed lazy, and was getting beat up by a UW-GB player. I thought he'd be a bench player/transfer. Shows you what I know.

I didn't watch too much of Duane Wilson because I've seen him play, multiple times, and I was talking to someone that I haven't seen in a long time. McKay looked long and very active. JuJuan Johnson didn't really have anyone to play with because guys weren't moving the ball on his team, and Otule was out. He has a long body frame though. When he was getting the ball more in the second half, he distributed well and and made all the right passes. He really played unselfish. I wanted to see Burton, but I guess he was sick. I think I'm going to stop by again tonight, because the next two weekends will be busy for me.

[dubs98]

Thanks for the update. All of us out of Towners really love getting perspective from posters in attendance.

[Father Dan's Camera]

I only saw a glimpse of McKay but I did see him almost hit his head on the rim going for a rebound. I was keeping stats in the Hawk Dome so I got a look at Dawson, Derrick Wilson, Davante and the rest of the MU alumni. Dawson had a few jitters to start as he banked in his first 3 and the second rattled around before falling. The rest of his shots were pure though and he ended the night 5-6 from 3. Davante opened the game shooting from behind the arc but ended the game playing physical inside and showed some moves that were simply impossible to defend. Wilson was steady and knocked down some jumpers. He would have had more assists if some guys finished. Jake Thomas flashed some of his range. The reaper who told me he came out of retirement to play with Scott Merritt did not disappoint he crowd as he picked up an original "Grimmer" on a solid moving screen. Joe Chapman has bulked up and greatly improved is outside shot. The stat line of the night though belonged to Drew Windler who will be a senior at Belmont - 35 pts, 22 reb and 4 blocks. Looking forward to more games today.

[Goose85]

I worked stats in the other gym. Some great hoop, and games were played seriously.

MU new guys.
Duane Wilson - very smooth with the ball and very good looking shot. Had some real nice battles with Carrington Love from Pius / UWGB. Only one game, but scored a bunch and looked good. Also had some great fast break dunks / passes. Athletic and smooth.

McKay - Very athletic. Rebounds and some put back jams and fast break jams as well. Shot form looked good, but didn't really look for a shot away from the hoop.

Johnson - Unfortunately Otule didn't play so he didn't have a comfort zone with team. Athletic with good move to the hoop. Hit some outside shots, but has a no traditional release. Distributed the ball well. Had to play some D as he was playing against a team with Jerry Smith, Ricky Franklin and Myles McKay - three very good players with a lot of professional experience. Good for him to play against that level of talent.

Not a new guy, but Jamil Wilson brought his team back in a close game with some absolutely tough shots.

[Goose85]

By the way, this will be a great experience for the college players, MU and otherwise, as IWB did a great job getting some very solid professional talent to play this summer.

Sure DG may take some shots that he normally wouldn't, but most of the guys are battling against guys who have had success playing for money.

[Mucrisco]

I worked stats in the other gym. Some great hoop, and games were played seriously.

MU new guys.
Duane Wilson - very smooth with the ball and very good looking shot. Had some real nice battles with Carrington Love from Pius / UWGB. Only one game, but scored a bunch and looked good. Also had some great fast break dunks / passes. Athletic and smooth.

McKay - Very athletic. Rebounds and some put back jams and fast break jams as well. Shot form looked good, but didn't really look for a shot away from the hoop.

Johnson - Unfortunately Otule didn't play so he didn't have a comfort zone with team. Athletic with good move to the hoop. Hit some outside shots, but has a no traditional release. Distributed the ball well. Had to play some D as he was playing against a team with Jerry Smith, Ricky Franklin and Myles McKay - three very good players with a lot of professional experience. Good for him to play against that level of talent.

Not a new guy, but Jamil Wilson brought his team back in a close game with some absolutely tough shots.

I would add that on numerous possessions, Johnson was the only guy on his team that was getting back and playing D.

[Father Dan's Camera]

Forgot to mention Juan, he played more aggressively and looked to shoot. One time however during a break in play Bo Ellis said "Juan, this is summer league, take that shot"

[pbiflyer]

I am just happy IWB finally didn't have to imagine seeing games!

[Markedman]

Juan looked noticeably bigger through the chest and shoulders to me. Might have gotten taller too......