Markel will be the leader of next years team

[Ottomatic]

Kevin Broadus on Markel, "Our guy, our leader, our point guard."

[blueandgray]

I agree with Coach B. I think everyone has underestimated Markel. I bet he has as good or better junior year as Chris Wright.

[lichoya68]

yup
and coach brodus was VERY funny i forgot how funny great nite. jason and henry just very emotional and very georgetown tonite very. it sure is about MUCH MORE THAN just the bball..

[Problem of Dog]

Are you sure you're not confusing Kevin Braswell and Kevin Broadus again, otto?

[rosslynhoya]

Calling someone a leader doesn't make him so. Markel does have the built-in advantage of being the oldest/second oldest guy on the team next year as well as the point guard but it's going to take more than a title to actually lead, especially with so much younger talent under him.

With that said, I would say it's worth any price for the University to ensure that Markel's summer courseload includes *some* kind of organizational leadership/transformation class

[FrazierFanatic]

If Markel takes the reins next year and truly leads it will be a plus for the team. I have a feeling that there are a number of guys on this squad with leadership qualities, but that they all know how to work together for one goal.

[Ottomatic]

POD, I don't think so... But if I am i'll stick with KB from now on

[NCHoya]

When you hear Markel speak and read his quotes, I would agree he is the most likely candidate to become the leader of this team. I was extremely impressed how he handled his benching after the SHU game. That showed a level of maturity I am not sure is common anymore in college basketball.

Although I expect a very nice jump in his production, I very much doubt Markel has anywhere near the junior year CW had stats wise. But this team needs someone to step up and be the voice and leader, and from a personality standpoint, Markel fits well in that role.

[HoyasAreHungry]

i have faith in Markel

[cosmopolitanhoya]

Will be better than Kendall Marshall ;D

[Ottomatic]

He was better than Marshall coming out of high school as an overall prospect. Not as a passer but overall. He just doesn't have 4 all americans to pass to

[rockcityhoya]

Agreed Ottomatic. I remember watching him in high school. Every time I watch him I get the sense he's holding back a little. Granted, in high school he had much more freedom, but he played with swag and a sense of creativity. Hope we see that Markel next season.

[lichoya68]

MARKEL WILL BE THE POINT GUARD AND TEAM LEADER MUST JUST DO WHATEVER COACH TOLD HIM HE HAD TO DO TO BE THAT PLAYER and he will. good kid fire adn leader he will have a very good year next year. yup

[cosmopolitanhoya]

Apr 21, 2012 9:42:47 GMT -5 Ottomatic said:

He was better than Marshall coming out of high school as an overall prospect. Not as a passer but overall. He just doesn't have 4 all americans to pass to

It's debatable - yes, Markel is quicker and shoots better than Marshall. Even with those physical tools, he does not have the swag + IQ to really make good use of them.

I do like Markel personally, and would like to see him play better than Marshall, get AA honor, and be able to declare for draft at some point. But that's just my wish.

[Ottomatic]

the swag? Did you see this guy play in high school? He had much more control over the game and could freelance more than he can now, but his middle name was SWAG

[lichoya68]

YUP WILL BE A GOOD LEADER after the china trip he is DESTINED TO run for higher office not just gu student council nope MUCH higher office he IS a leader and will develope LOTS starting WRIGHT next year go hoyas go Markel YES the most developement necessary and coach basically said so is mr. hopkins . IF he works like henry WATCH OUT and need him to be that defender rebounder and shot blocker NEXT YEAR and he is capable and if he works hard like henry did last year GO HOYAS THE BEST IS YET TO COME kennennnernennrnenrnenrnernrnnrrrr sooooonnn

[TC]

I read Broadus' quote as a way of covering over the fact the guy had been benched and providing something to shoot for. I didn't take it to man he'd actually be a team leader.

[Ottomatic]

He already is the leader of the team. Who else would it be? Nate?

[Boz]

Apr 22, 2012 18:01:04 GMT -5 Ottomatic said:

He already is the leader of the time. Who else would it be? Nate?

Morris Day, of course.

;D

[lichoya68]

if markel and hops work VERY HARD like oh henry hard this group WITHOUT new guys will be PRETTY DARN GOOD big IF but they can do it if they commit themselves and i do believe that coaches call to action was probably JT3'S call to action not just kevin brodus's for sure. yup yup yup we will see. lots of good pieces left as coach said he will tell everyone WOE IS ME we lost xyz but between him and us THOSE GUYS SITTING THERE NO CARE ABOUT THE NEWBIES they can be a very good team AND HE DONT SAY THAT LIGHTLY NOPE said it beginning of this year in CHINA EARLY and meant it and he was WRIGHT go hoyas iim excited let the game begin well ok at least kenner AS COACH JOHN WOODEN USED TO SAY the harder i practice the luckier i get. PRACTICE HARD ALL ESPECAILLY MARKEL AND MR HOPKINS GO HOYAS ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D