Remarkable!

[Phantom Warrior]

It's been 15 years since an MU player averaged at least 20.0 ppg. In 2002-'03 Wade averaged 21.6 ppg. Jerel came close his senior year (19.8 ppg) as did Travis his senior year (also 19.8).

This year Markus is averaging 20.9 ppg as an 18-year old sophomore.

But not only that, Rowsey is averaging 19.9 ppg and could also end the season averaging 20.0 ppg or higher.

The last 20.0-plus scorer at MU prior to Wade was Tony Smith in 1989-90, more than a quarter century ago.

And prior to Smith it was Dean the Dream in 1970-'71, almost 50 years ago.

As far as I can tell, MU has never had two players average at least 20.0 ppg in the same season. But it could very well happen this year.

That would be REMARKABLE!

[Nukem2]

On top of that, Sam is averaging 15.1 ppg...!

[MKE_GoldenEagleFan]

It is very likely that Markus Howard will be the all time leading scorer in MU history if he stays all 4 years.

[Phantom Warrior]

That is exactly what Traci Carter predicted on his way out of town.

Of course, Markus has to stay healthy.

Outside of Wade, I don't think we've had anyone score over 1,000 points his first two years at MU, and MH is already over 1,000.

[Markedman]

Think about it this way.....if Markus had stayed in his class and not graduated early.....he could have had this season as a true freshman........

[IWB]

I remember talking to George Thompson about the scoring record when Jerel broke it. I told him I thought it was a jinx...

Jerel McNeal- 1985 Points
Lazar Hayward- 1859 Points
George Thompson- 1773 Points
Dominic James- 1749 Points - averaging 11.9 ppg before injury. If he stayed healthy, plays 8 or more games? He breaks George's record.
Butch Lee- 1735 Points - averaging 17.7 senior year, had Peter Pavia not boned MU, two more games he could have broken it.
Travis Diener- 1691 Points - averaging 19.7 before injury. If he stayed healthy, plays 5 more games? he breaks George's record.

[Markedman]

I was looking at Travis's career numbers on Pomeroy today. Man I don't think I appreciated how good he really was.

His offensive rating was 131 as a frosh. Almost 117 as a Sophmore. Junior year 124.5.....Senior year 126.6.

Now his usage as as frosh was obviously low only 15 %......but as a junior and senior he was a high usage guy. 27% and 30%. It's not easy to have efficiency numbers that high with go to guy usage.

He also lead the country in assist rate as a senior at over 53%! He was 4th as a junior at 42%.

He did all of that while still keeping his turnovers in check at 15%.

Kind of interesting that his Sophmore year was statistically his worst although still very good......obviously that was our final 4 season.