dboze Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 According to @ZipsDallas (Dallas Moyer) on Twitter, the media has named Zeke Marshall to the All-Tournament team. Quote
akronzips71 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 According to @ZipsDallas (Dallas Moyer) on Twitter, the media has named Zeke Marshall to the All-Tournament team. He deserves it. He played great today. That one block and take away was a thing of beauty. Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Gotta love the attitude in Zeke's quotes: "We came out with more energy. It felt like practice, honestly," Marshall said. "I'm pumped for the regular season." Eleven of his 17 points came from the foul line. Marshall set a tournament record with 13 total blocks. "It isn't the first time I've broke records and it won't be the last," Marshall said. "I don't understand why other people can't do it. It's that easy." ESPN Quote
Blue & Gold Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 "It isn't the first time I've broke records and it won't be the last," Marshall said. "I don't understand why other people can't do it. It's that easy." ESPN Um... because I'm 5'8"? Quote
akronzips71 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Um... because I'm 5'8"? Me too! Quote
lumberjack Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 According to @ZipsDallas (Dallas Moyer) on Twitter, the media has named Zeke Marshall to the All-Tournament team. Congrats Game Changer 44...you must be very proud!!! Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Zeke has some impressive stats after the season's first five games. Just like last season, he's leading the Zips in scoring at 11.6 points per game, up from last season's 10.4 ppg. His field goal percentage (57.1%) and free throw percentage (75%) are also both up from last season. He also leads the Zips in rebounding with an average 8.4 per game -- much better than last season's 5.4 rpg. Zeke is once again showing up as a national leader in shot blocking, and is also currently among the country's leaders in some other categories: In blocked shots, Zeke is #1 in the country in total blocks, #5 in blocks per game and #17 in block percentage. In plus minus win percentage, he's also #1 in the country. In free throws, he's #2 in the country in attempts and #3 in free throws made. In plus minus wins, he's #3 in the country. In rebounds, he's #5 in the country in offensive rebounds and #6 in total rebounds. What it all adds up to is that Zeke is being more aggressive on the offensive end this season, and it's showing up in more offensive rebounds and more free throw attempts. This is exactly what he needs to do to improve his NBA draft status. He's already established as a defensive specialist, and needs to prove that he can snag more rebounds and score more effectively. Quote
akronzips71 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Zeke has some impressive stats after the season's first five games. Just like last season, he's leading the Zips in scoring at 11.6 points per game, up from last season's 10.4 ppg. His field goal percentage (57.1%) and free throw percentage (75%) are also both up from last season. He also leads the Zips in rebounding with an average 8.4 per game -- much better than last season's 5.4 rpg. Zeke is once again showing up as a national leader in shot blocking, and is also currently among the country's leaders in some other categories: In blocked shots, Zeke is #1 in the country in total blocks, #5 in blocks per game and #17 in block percentage. In plus minus win percentage, he's also #1 in the country. In free throws, he's #2 in the country in attempts and #3 in free throws made. In plus minus wins, he's #3 in the country. In rebounds, he's #5 in the country in offensive rebounds and #6 in total rebounds. What it all adds up to is that Zeke is being more aggressive on the offensive end this season, and it's showing up in more offensive rebounds and more free throw attempts. This is exactly what he needs to do to improve his NBA draft status. He's already established as a defensive specialist, and needs to prove that he can snag more rebounds and score more effectively. Sounds like a ticket to the Dance and the NBA. Quote
akronzips71 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Of course, we don't play again for two weeks so he is going to probably drop off the charts. Quote
RowdyZip Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Listening to the game, Frenchy stated Zeke was calling for the ball at several points throughout the game. This goes to show us all that the problems with Zeke's game are 99.9% mental. One friend of mine said it right: It's amazing how good we are when Zeke is in 'beast mode.' Keep it up big guy, the sky is the limit. Quote
The Hip Zip Posted November 19, 2012 Report Posted November 19, 2012 Love the 'swagger" and confidence of Zeke's quotes. As far as I am concerned, it has been the only thing missing from his game. The sky is indeed the limit. Quote
Valpo Zip Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 Listening to the game, Frenchy stated Zeke was calling for the ball at several points throughout the game. This goes to show us all that the problems with Zeke's game are 99.9% mental. One friend of mine said it right: It's amazing how good we are when Zeke is in 'beast mode.' Keep it up big guy, the sky is the limit. My concern is mostly with the MAC refs. The refs in PR were mainly fair and gave him room to work. It seems as if the refs in the MAC feel bad for the shorter centers dealing with Zeke so they allow them to hack him without calling a think on offense and on the other side call half of his clean blocks for fouls. I hope I am wrong though Quote
GP1 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 What it all adds up to is that Zeke is being more aggressive on the offensive end this season, and it's showing up in more offensive rebounds and more free throw attempts. This is exactly what he needs to do to improve his NBA draft status. The NBA will be looking for FGs made and not FT attempts. Guys make it to the line a lot easier in college than they do in the NBA. In the NBA, guys are expected to muscle offensive rebounds up and into the basket under extreme physical conditions. Zeke has to show he has the muscle, physical attitude and ability to finish in the paint to make an NBA team. As many of you probably have, I've sat on the floor for several NBA games and it is shocking how physical the big guys play when you see it up close. Zeke has to be able to play like that and score under those conditions. Gaudio made a good point about Zeke playing too upright when he saw him play. I had the feeling DG questioned his ability to play in the NBA because he didn't have a physical game behind him. Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 There are certainly a lot of different opinions about Zeke's NBA potential. The reality is that even those who earn their living trying to select the college players with the best NBA potential are often wrong. Some high draft choices never make it in the NBA, and some who are undrafted end up working their way in and having productive careers. We Zips fans are pretty familiar with seeing Zeke's strengths and weaknesses within the constraints of his team, his coaching and his present attitude toward basketball. But predicting the future is not so easy. There's no question that he has the physical attributes to be a player in the NBA. Much of what he may lack could be learned and developed. But, in the end, I think it comes down to how bad he wants it. If a switch goes on and Zeke decides he will never be happy in life unless he becomes a productive NBA player, I think he will be successful. If he sees the NBA as an option but is torn between that and other options, the desire might not be great enough to beat out others who want it more than he does. I wish I had a crystal ball. Quote
Quickzips Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 The NBA will be looking for FGs made and not FT attempts. Guys make it to the line a lot easier in college than they do in the NBA. In the NBA, guys are expected to muscle offensive rebounds up and into the basket under extreme physical conditions. Zeke has to show he has the muscle, physical attitude and ability to finish in the paint to make an NBA team. As many of you probably have, I've sat on the floor for several NBA games and it is shocking how physical the big guys play when you see it up close. Zeke has to be able to play like that and score under those conditions. Gaudio made a good point about Zeke playing too upright when he saw him play. I had the feeling DG questioned his ability to play in the NBA because he didn't have a physical game behind him. Agree 100%. Zeke will be ready for the NBA when the number of free-throws is cut in half because he is getting more and one trips than two shot trips. Quote
Valpo Zip Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 Agree 100%. Zeke will be ready for the NBA when the number of free-throws is cut in half because he is getting more and one trips than two shot trips. That's theoretically true but Ryan Hollins is not physical enough to get and ones and he has been in the NBA for 5-6? years. Quote
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