Topic: Looks to be official Penava gone

[W0lfman]

[CoachSkip]

Was hoping his parents would push that degree but he has the chance to make some good money without it , hope it works out for him.

[W0lfman]

Wish nothing but the best for that kid. I think he will be a great ambassador for MU basketball.

[ed swain]

This is a huge loss.

[Herdmeister]

Wish nothing but the best for that kid. I think he will be a great ambassador for MU basketball.

He will. Just a great kid.

[GreenWhite]

This is a huge loss.

With the way Williams and George came along last year, it is not as big. Would have loved to see him play one more year with the Herd. Wish him nothing but the best.

[CoachSkip]

At least next years senior class wont b wiping out most of the starting lineup . Now , if Elmore signs , ill be somewhat worried .

[The E-Man]

Damn, I hate hearing that Penava is not coming back. I was hoping our starting 5 would be coming back together had that happened, we would have been ranked preseason. Make no mistake this is a tough loss for us, but we will move on.

[herd2win]

We are seeing what success looks like...Duke lost their entire starting 5...this is a good problem to have...I hate that he is leaving but I wish him well...his game really improved this past season.

[CoachSkip]

I was thinking the starting 5 was going to be back too . I figure we'll be OK but it is a blow . Maybe the JUCO can step right in but we have to get him first and with Peneva now gone , our chances may have just increased .

[THECHAMPISHERE]

With the way Williams and George came along last year, it is not as big. Would have loved to see him play one more year with the Herd. Wish him nothing but the best.

This is a HUGE loss. Penava was arguably our MVP.

Did you see how we played last year without him on the court?

Hope the big guys step up.

[Garbanjo]

Damn, I hate hearing that Penava is not coming back. I was hoping our starting 5 would be coming back together had that happened, we would have been ranked preseason. Make no mistake this is a tough loss for us, but we will move on.

Top 25 team with him

Sucks.............

[LCHerdfan]

I see him playing in Europe for at least a year. Does anyone know what his family situation is like?

[Herdmeister]

I see him playing in Europe for at least a year. Does anyone know what his family situation is like?

His mother is a doctor and father a post master in Sarajevo.

actually, they expect him to spend a year in training in Santa Barbara

[The E-Man]

This is a HUGE loss. Penava was arguably our MVP.

Did you see how we played last year without him on the court?

Hope the big guys step up.

I agree with you, Penava was (CUSA defensive POY). Make no mistake that's a huge loss and very hard to replace. Not to mention Penava's offensive contribution.

[MUther]

Penava going early can do a lot for our recruiting as well.  Makes the NBA pipeline real for our little school.  So it sucks, but there are some silver linings.

[HoPPy785]

This is a HUGE loss. Penava was arguably our MVP.

Did you see how we played last year without him on the court?

Hope the big guys step up.

We played so poorly without him last year because we had literally nobody to fill in. Heck Penava was even playing out of position really. If things pan out the way we hope then inside depth won't be a major issue. We will miss his rim protection the most. We may need a juco to help but it's not as bad as losing Elmore would be, imo.

[Ovaltine Jenkins]

Like I've said before, Dan needs to go out and get some men.

[Garbanjo]

Penava going early can do a lot for our recruiting as well.  Makes the NBA pipeline real for our little school.  So it sucks, but there are some silver linings.

DD developed Penava into a NBA player..................that is recruiting gold

[coalherd]

Like I've said before, Dan needs to go out and get some men.

Well, this certainly puts greater pressure on the 2 bigs who sat out last season.  Particularly on their off season WORK ETHICS and their ATTITUDES.  Certainly can't go into fall practice with too many questions lingering over their "health", "conditioning", etc., etc.

Hopefully, Danny's "A" list or perhaps even "B" list of potential recruits, Grad transfers or Jucos, has a potential big replacement, a 4 or 5, maybe.

Just know that this makes Williams' offseason strength and conditioning, weight training, etc., even that much more important.  He will have to be stronger, tougher inside, and in condition to play longer stretches, more minutes, etc., in 2018-19, IMO!!

That all said, best of luck of Ajdin Penava; hope he is drafted and has a successful career in Pro ball as a proud Son of Marshall!!

[The Right Stuff]

I wish him the very best.  He is a great kid like everyone is saying.  Our team will miss him and I will miss him.  He was always so cordial to talk with.  He always had that big grin on his face.  He will be a great ambassador for our school and program.  The best of luck big guy and go get'em.  Bring on the Herd.

TRS
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[herd2win]

Wish him the best but I can’t help to think that when agents get their claws in a player and make promisies it is difficult to overcome that...sounds like he is going to an agent run training camp for a year...I like the improvement Danny made with him from year to year and think that would have only gotten better next year.

[herdfifteen]

Like I've said before, Dan needs to go out and get some men.

[rvntx]

not ready for the NBA. will be a few years before he is.......Hopefully, he will be given a chance to develop.......maybe a late 2nd round pick or free agent. Still a puzzling move......

[Flat Tire 2]

not ready for the NBA. will be a few years before he is.......Hopefully, he will be given a chance to develop.......maybe a late 2nd round pick or free agent. Still a puzzling move......

He can play in Euro Basketball league and make between $65K to $100K per year. Also I believe a player gets housing and expenses? Mike D'Antoni said when he played in the Euro League he lived very well and all of his expenses were covered plus he got a sweet salary. If you have been to Europe, it is very expensive to live in or visit a large city.