The WSU live scrimmage and other sorted entertainment was held tonight. It was a 20 minute running clock.
The returners:
VanVleet and Baker both looked really good. No surprise there.
Cotton did nothing to stand out, but played just fine.
Carter looked REALLY good. Hit a 10, 15, and 18 footer.
Wessel will get plenty of minutes. Didn't show any long range touch though (which was sorely missing last year).
The JUCOs:
7-footer Bush Wamukota tweaked his back and DNP.
Tevin Glass looked lost.
The Freshman:
6-2 guard Henderson will do a fine job backing up FVV. He can shoot, but needs to gain a little strength.
6-0 guard Ri'an Holland will be a good player in the MVC. He's a little small, but an athletic SG.
6-6 guard Zach Brown is good enough to contribute, but will be buried on the bench.
6-7 forward Rashard Kelly did all the little things you expect from a veteran. He will be a 4 year contributor, but did not stand out offensively. I expect he will back up Carter at the 4.
6-7 forward Shaq Morris road a bike during the scrimmage. It was disappointing to not see him play. I imagine Marshall will enjoy riding his ass all year. We will see how he responds.
6-10 center Rauno Nurger was IMPRESSIVE. He had a monster dunk in traffic and hit 2 of 3 from behind the arc. He played good D and has good footwork. He runs the court very well. He needs to get stronger, though he already weighs over 240. I think he's the 5th starter.