Will this be streamed or broadcast?
Marquette (alumni) vs. UWM (alummi) anyone?
Would that be added on to the current 39-0 record?
Bracket
SLU in the second round!
https://www.thetournament.com/bracket?mc_cid=da67733c54&mc_eid=afb29e8f4d
We're a #1 seed!
I see that the our first opponent is named ironically.
They are hyping us big time:
"Many are saying that the Golden Eagles have the most pure talent of anybody in the TBT 2017 field. Dwight Buycks returns to the team after averaging 24.5 points per game en route to TBT 2016 All-Tournament Team honors last summer. Fellow guards Maurice Acker, Joe Chapman, Darius Johnson-Odom, Trent Lockett and Jerel McNeal give the Wesley Matthews-coached team arguably the best backcourt in TBT history."
The backcourt definitely isn't a problem. Though when you look at the pool of players who were here in the past 15-20 years, that's no surprise, nor is our lack of frontcourt depth surprising.
Thank the Maker that we don't have to play the always-dangerous Always a Brave at Bradley. A rematch would happen in Brooklyn.
Thank the Maker that we don't have to play the always-dangerous Always a Brave at Bradley. A rematch would happen in Brooklyn.
They are hyping us big time:I enjoyed watching Dwight Buycks last year and Joe Chapman was in solid form as well
"Many are saying that the Golden Eagles have the most pure talent of anybody in the TBT 2017 field. Dwight Buycks returns to the team after averaging 24.5 points per game en route to TBT 2016 All-Tournament Team honors last summer. Fellow guards Maurice Acker, Joe Chapman, Darius Johnson-Odom, Trent Lockett and Jerel McNeal give the Wesley Matthews-coached team arguably the best backcourt in TBT history."
I enjoyed watching Dwight Buycks last year and Joe Chapman was in solid form as well
REAL thick neck on Joe. Very nice neck.Yes he represents what having a good neck is all about. Gives him some good stability on that jump shot .
Yes he represents what having a good neck is all about. Gives him some good stability on that jump shot .
They have a player on their team named Bryant Orange. It would have been so perfect if Vander was playing for the Marquette team.
What's the point of tbt. I realize it's cool to see alum but how does it benefit MU current program? Just popularity?
What's the point of tbt. I realize it's cool to see alum but how does it benefit MU current program? Just popularity?
What's the point of tbt. I realize it's cool to see alum but how does it benefit MU current program? Just popularity?It gets ESPN coverage and last yaer lots of MU mentions. It was fun to watch. Guys get a shot at 2 million
What's the point of tbt. I realize it's cool to see alum but how does it benefit MU current program? Just popularity?
Based on his summer league performance, is it fair to say Buycks might be a maybe?
No indication of that. Vegas is over before TBT starts. Last year Jamil played in Vegas and TBT.
What's the point of anything really....
No indication of that. Vegas is over before TBT starts. Last year Jamil played in Vegas and TBT.
The Knicks want to sign Dwight if they can get him on the cheap.
It gets ESPN coverage and last yaer lots of MU mentions. It was fun to watch. Guys get a shot at 2 millionMU mentions? Must have low self esteem regarding MUBB hey?
Screw Lunardi
https://twitter.com/thetournament/status/884848926825873409
When was the last time Ogden was 100%? 8th Grade?
So FYI. Our Warriors open at 7:30 Saturday evening at Bradley's fieldhouse. Assuming victory, Sunday's game is scheduled for 4:15.
Too lazy to look it up, who do we play on Saturday?
Side note, it's looking likely that there will be a pod recorded on Sunday so everyone should clear their schedules.
So Joey will be committing Sunday night, huh?
https://www.thetournament.com/news/tbt-podcast-ep-86-midwest-regional-preview
If you skip to the 26th minute you will hear something I'd never thought I would ever here... "Davante Gardner is more of a defensive player for them."
https://www.thetournament.com/news/tbt-podcast-ep-86-midwest-regional-preview
If you skip to the 26th minute you will hear something I'd never thought I would ever here... "Davante Gardner is more of a defensive player for them."
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So we're road trippin' for the weekend. Convertible, summertime, a few barley pops and some hoops. Not bad for an old man.
So we're road trippin' for the weekend. Convertible, summertime, a few barley pops and some hoops. Not bad for an old man.
Ya, you are old.
Is todays game televised??
Is todays game televised??ESPN3 or if you have watchespn access you can watch
Jamil is here and it looks like he came to play.Great!
Looks like chat not working
DJO struggling so far.
Big Smoove dominating.Yep, but too close for comfort. Should be up by more.
Whats the score?$7-46 Mu 15 mins left
Yeah, but check out who is riding shotgun brother. 8-)
103-89. Final. Nice trey showYep, the 3s were raining.
Watch ESPN was useless for me. Reset my password, app doesn't work and doesn't allow you to verify your password. Missed the whole game.
ESPN is dying. Their online services are terrible. Hopefully Amazon/Twitch start going after live sports streaming rights. Twitch kills it with everything else.
Watch ESPN was useless for me. Reset my password, app doesn't work and doesn't allow you to verify your password. Missed the whole game.Worked perfect for me. You used your provider login right?
Should have won by at least 15 against this opponent.
Matthews seat has to be getting warm.
Worked perfect for me. You used your provider login right?
Yup, gave me some error. Deleted the app, restarted, and it said something about Spectrum streaming individually. Maybe they don't support apps like that. I watched the games fine a year ago, but I don't think they were on the ESPN app last year.Got that at first as well. But there were several Spectrum combination options so I went to the Time Warner Spectrum option and then it worked fine.
Was there a reason Trent only played 1 minute?Box Score mistake. He wasn't even there.
Yup, gave me some error. Deleted the app, restarted, and it said something about Spectrum streaming individually. Maybe they don't support apps like that. I watched the games fine a year ago, but I don't think they were on the ESPN app last year.
Box Score mistake. He wasn't even there.
You deserve a doubleheader.
Heel havta drink some of yore special juice four dat, ai na?
Are you sure you used the correct spectrum? They haven't combined the user bases yet so there is spectrum bright house, charter, and time Warner.
Yup, gave me some error. Deleted the app, restarted, and it said something about Spectrum streaming individually. Maybe they don't support apps like that. I watched the games fine a year ago, but I don't think they were on the ESPN app last year.Correct they were streaming with their own TBT site.
Ha, love the comment about Wes' hot seat.
Quick recap.
- Opponents viewed it like their big opportunity and played very hard and effective at beginning. Made every shot. Built about 10 point lead.
- DJO particularly struggling in 1st half.
- MU finally started going down to DG on the block and he dominated the final 5 minutes
- Second half much more effective all around as team settled into game. Won going away.
- Our alpha dogs, Buycks, Jamil, DG. Especially the first two truly look like they can effectively contribute at NBA level.
- Special shout out to roll players Blackledge, Juan and Chapman. All contributed quality minutes working hard onfloor.
And please excuse typos. I'm on my phone. Chick and I will be back for this afternoon game against SLU.
No pix. My phone was dying. And we have no need to patronize crappy riverboat casinos. We went to one in Iowa last year only because it was called the "Miss Marquette" and it was one of the most depressing places I have ever visited.
Somewhat unrelated but what on earth is Lazar up to these days?Lazar played in Venezuela this past season.
I like to play craps, but you are right about riverboats being pretty darn depressing. IMHO, the difference between Vegas and a riverboat is that most folks are on vacation to the former and view games of chance as part of having a good time, while most folks at a riverboat in Peoria or E. St. Louis or Aurora are locals who cannot really afford to gamble. The latter creates a sense of desperation, and it is depressing.
As for last night's game ... it was fun watching our lads compete, especially in the second half. Still skeptical of Jamil's NBA prospects, though.
I used the Time Warner one. No such luck, though that should be right in Milwaukee.I had problems on Friday for about 2 hours. WatchEspn was fine on Saturday and so far today.
Team and Individual Advanced Stats are up at LNH:
http://latenighthoops.com/marquette-alumni-tbt-advanced-statistics/#.WWurBoTyvIU (http://latenighthoops.com/marquette-alumni-tbt-advanced-statistics/#.WWurBoTyvIU)
I find many Vegas casinos fairly depressing as well. I go to Vegas almost every year for the final evaluation period, but have never gambled there. Might change that up in a couple weeks tho... (if they have $2 blackjack tables)
Last night was pretty amazing. I think the first half showed how if we're off a little one game, it can be over with real quickly. Eventually we'll face a team with solid depth.. would like to get out and ahead earlier today.
Big Sheesh just owned things for awhile.. then the treys started coming like no other in the second.. Buycks was unconscious. Then DJO went from 'bleh' to dominant.. weird game, really.
Billiken fans far outnumber us. There were way more Marquette fans yesterday.
Any way to watch this game?This weekend only espn3 Watchespn
Where'd they get these refs? Video review on a charge?
Any way to watch this game?
Chick - did you bring an extra sock to stuff in the screamer's mouth?
Score?
A y way to watch?
This lady is being especially obnoxious.
New low for espn. Cutting to commercial during a free throw
New low for espn. Cutting to commercial during a free throwMaybe Fs1 hacked them
Yo Chick and Glow...start streaming for us Scoopers (or plug ESPN's power cord back in).Yeah, streaming just got back guess we missed the best of MU play and give up the last sec shot per normal MU half. Chick did you unplug espn's power cord to charge your phone?
Yeah, streaming just got back guess we missed the best of MU play and give up the last sec shot per normal MU half. Chick did you unplug espn's power cord to charge your phone?
My bad, fellas.Chick who step up for MU we were like 5 down when streaming went MIA
Heard the color commentator is apparently being super anti-MU. What has he been saying?
Heard the color commentator is apparently being super anti-MU. What has he been saying?
Where is the "automatic" chant today, Glows?Yesterday he missed a couple and chants stopped
Where is the "automatic" chant today, Glows?
Seems like we've been shooting lots of FT's but SLU shows 0 fouls in the score box.
They know the deal...
#FTsNoMatta
Where is the "automatic" chant today, Glows?Wasn't accurate so we stopped..
And the ESPN stream freezes again...time for another MU runWorking for me and yes an MU run
Score plz73-63 but they could be wrong
Score plz
Sorry...between freezes I forgot to update you. MU 73-64
Where you at now Lunardi?Ha--exactly.
Next victim??
Date Location time?
Thx
Also, this is phenomenal.
https://twitter.com/mubbnation/status/886712145475510272
The color guy just said "ah that's bull shyt" on the Juando out of bounds play. Replay proved him wrong. Don't think he will be making to trek to the Sweet 16.
@JBBauer612
Looks like ~1pm CT Saturday for #mubb vs K-State in the #TBT2017 Sweet 16. 81-70 final. #NoSleepTilBrooklyn
ESPN
Also, this is phenomenal.
https://twitter.com/mubbnation/status/886712145475510272
Also, this is phenomenal.
https://twitter.com/mubbnation/status/886712145475510272
We talked to a guy in a Billiken shirt who said that his father was a huge Marquette fan and named him after Bo Ellis. Never found out what his full name was, or why he ended up at SLU.He heard MU was going full SLU and wanted to beat the rush
We talked to a guy in a Billiken shirt who said that his father was a huge Marquette fan and named him after Bo Ellis. Never found out what his full name was, or why he ended up at SLU.building on the song lyrics from Brandy last week;
Starting time change to 2 but it didn't say if ct or et
ATWhich would be ET right now
Starting time change to 2 but it didn't say if ct or et
Startin' time no matta, hey?
Yes, happy endin', hey?
Where you at now Lunardi?
What did Lunardi do?
I saw someone on that Jamil vid link comment about Lunardi too
Said we'd lose in the first or second rounds and was basically getting hot and heavy over SLU
Just like the obnoxious SLU fans that went home with their tails between their legs.
Just like the obnoxious SLU fans that went home with their tails between their legs.
Look, I have no idea how far our guys will go. But the overall talent differential down in Peoria was plainly noticeable. Up to some point, this is more about the energy and effort our guys bring on a given day. I was never concerned that we'd lose either game. Could it have happened? Sure, like one in twenty times.
Jamil should keep chucking n bricking 3s
Jamil should keep chucking n bricking 3sWell if you paid attention Matthews "coach" told him to keep on shooting until he got in rhythm.
Juan Anderson is so bad at basketball.He has had some nice hustle plays today.
Juan Anderson is so bad at basketball.
DJO doing work on the defensive end right now.I agree with this analysis .
Love that Dwayne Buycks
What happened to that late game scoring rule change? Was that only for the preliminary rounds?
I thought DJO was stud of the game for his defense and Davante honorable mention for his strong offense.
Next game is????
Today at Noon EDT, vs Scarlet & Gray (Ohio State ) on ESPN
Hopefully OSU actual team doesn't dominate us like this should we play them.Don't think that tOSU is going to make any post season tourneys this upcoming season.
Because that game will be in the NIT at best
Don't think that tOSU is going to make any post season tourneys this upcoming season.
MU cannot win in NY on national TV
The best part of today was all the interviews with Jen Hale. It would be nice if we could get her on Fox Sports. Smart and Sexy.
Love to see Luke on this team in the future. He'd be better suited to defend in a system where he can mostly stay home and protect the rim like he did in 2015. It would also be nice to have a two way big, since our other bigs (Burke, Blackledge, Gardner) are really only effective on one end.Why not bring in someone from outside of MU? Others do.
Love to see Luke on this team in the future. He'd be better suited to defend in a system where he can mostly stay home and protect the rim like he did in 2015. It would also be nice to have a two way big, since our other bigs (Burke, Blackledge, Gardner) are really only effective on one end.Luke would be a big plus and do well in this tournament.
Why not bring in someone from outside of MU? Others do.
I was going to say that out loss today was going to hurt recruiting but...
I'd say just the opposite. Having a Marquette alumni team in TBT (coached by a current NBA player in Wes Matthews) is great exposure for the MU program and the university. We also advanced to the Midwest regional final two years in a row. I'd say that's a pretty strong on-court performance.My statement was unstated teal
I don't think how the TBT is performing has any impact on recruiting whatsoever. It's a pick up basketball game played by alumni who aren't good enough to make the NBA and is only on television because it's July.
I don't think how the TBT is performing has any impact on recruiting whatsoever. It's a pick up basketball game played by alumni who aren't good enough to make the NBA and is only on television because it's July.
That awkward moment three of the players on our team have played in the NBA.
Oh sure it does. Recruits were watching this and any positive exposure for the program is a good thing. Is it going to be a deciding factor for a recruit? Hell no. It was as tiny of an impact as an impact can be, but it is still a positive.
My statement was unstated teal
That awkward moment three of the players on our team have played in the NBA.
The last one was...what...over two years ago? Nothing awkward at all about my statement.
So what if it was two years ago they were still good enough to get a cup of coffee which is more than most get. Now had you said at this point or be more thanbench players in the NBA you'd have a point.
I'm just arguing that there's plenty of guys in that tournament who have been NBA players in the past.
I'm curious to see what TBT looks like in another few years if the prize money continues to increase.
Two years ago it was $500,000. Then $1 million. Then $2 million. If organizers can get that into the $5-10 million range (or bigger), you could see a lot more interest from current NBA players. For someone making the league minimum — between $600,000 and $1.6 million this upcoming season — the chance to double your yearly earnings could be a strong incentive.
Once you have NBA players in the mix, TBT could really start to generate some attention. Maybe the NBA actually gets behind it as an offseason marketing tool.
And what happens if top players like Lebron or Steph Curry decide to join in? Like a professional AAU league. Their participation could drive viewership through the roof, possibly justifying a prize pool of $50+ million (on the level of the World Series of Poker today). They're working out and playing pickup ball in the offseason, anyway. Why not play a handful of games with your friends for a chance to earn a few extra million?
The best part of today was all the interviews with Jen Hale. It would be nice if we could get her on Fox Sports. Smart and Sexy.
3) I'm guessing that big money NBA players would have it in their contracts that they can't play in this type of exhibition, not that they would anyway. It'd be a no-win situation.
I'd bet even the low-money NBA players probably have it in their contracts... there might even be some sort of ban to that effect in the collective bargaining agreement.
The NBA and the players association came to an agreement on the Olympics. The players don't even get paid for that (outside of endorsements). And the league recognized that it was an incredible opportunity to market the NBA worldwide.
If enough players like Lebron decided they wanted to participate in an informal tournament like the TBT, I think the commissioner would find a way to help make it happen. The NBA might even invest in TBT or buy it outright. It could mean huge ratings (and broadcast rights) for the league during a time of the year when they're barely generating any revenue.
I'm not saying it's going to happen. Purely hypothetical. But I could see it if the interest is there and the money is right for all parties involved.
I think you think more of the TBT than even the TBT organizers do.
A few scattered thoughts on the TBT's Golden Eagles ...I watched Buycks in summer league and he was a totally different player than we he showed in TBT. That is too bad because I think there where scouts at TBT and he could have helped his own cause if he could have even played as well as he did the first game of the TBT.
When we couldn't get a fastbreak going or couldn't get the ball in to Davante, our offense was pretty frustrating to watch all tournament long. Our guards would just dribble awhile and then jack up a shot. Sometimes it went in, but often it didn't. When Davante wasn't involved, it was kind of a "worst of the NBA" offense much of the time.
Buycks apparently did well during the summer league. I didn't see one second of it, so I'll take others' word on it. But I did see all 4 TBT games, and he was mostly bad, and occasionally awful. If I had to take one MU guard based on the TBT, it would have been DJO. He was tough on D and he made some big shots. Buycks mostly dribbled between his legs for 15 seconds and then chucked up fade-away 3-pointers. He didn't go to the hoop very often and hardly ever set up his teammates. I was amazed he spent any time in the NBA when he got up there last time, and I'd be amazed again if anybody would take him.
Though I've doubted Jamil has a real chance at the NBA, in part because I don't think he's as good an athlete as his body type would suggest, I do think that if he could be a 40% 3-point shooter some team would find a spot for him. He's a good enough athlete to hang in against many NBAers, and every team needs shooting. His stroke looked good, even when the shots didn't go in. I can see why the Clippers are taking a flier on him.
Loved watching Davante's work in the first 3 games. Still so fun to watch. But given that Sullinger pretty much dominated him, I'm guessing that Dirk still isn't in fear of Davante.
Along with Buycks, pretty unimpressed with Jerel and can see why he hasn't gotten a sniff from the NBA. Yet another example of a very good college player who isn't good enough for the NBA. This just in: It's hard to be a pro!
Aside from Davante and DJO, I was most impressed with three role players: Mo, Juan and Trend. Watching Trend in this tournament, I'm surprised he could hardly get on the court during his time at MU. I really don't remember much about his time there. Was he hurt? Or could he simply not play back then? Too skinny maybe? He has length and pretty darn good timing on defense, and his shot isn't bad. Mo helped the team every time he was on the court, and Juan definitely provided a spark.
A few scattered thoughts on the TBT's Golden Eagles ...
When we couldn't get a fastbreak going or couldn't get the ball in to Davante, our offense was pretty frustrating to watch all tournament long. Our guards would just dribble awhile and then jack up a shot. Sometimes it went in, but often it didn't. When Davante wasn't involved, it was kind of a "worst of the NBA" offense much of the time.
Buycks apparently did well during the summer league. I didn't see one second of it, so I'll take others' word on it. But I did see all 4 TBT games, and he was mostly bad, and occasionally awful. If I had to take one MU guard based on the TBT, it would have been DJO. He was tough on D and he made some big shots. Buycks mostly dribbled between his legs for 15 seconds and then chucked up fade-away 3-pointers. He didn't go to the hoop very often and hardly ever set up his teammates. I was amazed he spent any time in the NBA when he got up there last time, and I'd be amazed again if anybody would take him.
Though I've doubted Jamil has a real chance at the NBA, in part because I don't think he's as good an athlete as his body type would suggest, I do think that if he could be a 40% 3-point shooter some team would find a spot for him. He's a good enough athlete to hang in against many NBAers, and every team needs shooting. His stroke looked good, even when the shots didn't go in. I can see why the Clippers are taking a flier on him.
Loved watching Davante's work in the first 3 games. Still so fun to watch. But given that Sullinger pretty much dominated him, I'm guessing that Dirk still isn't in fear of Davante.
Along with Buycks, pretty unimpressed with Jerel and can see why he hasn't gotten a sniff from the NBA. Yet another example of a very good college player who isn't good enough for the NBA. This just in: It's hard to be a pro!
Aside from Davante and DJO, I was most impressed with three role players: Mo, Juan and Trend. Watching Trend in this tournament, I'm surprised he could hardly get on the court during his time at MU. I really don't remember much about his time there. Was he hurt? Or could he simply not play back then? Too skinny maybe? He has length and pretty darn good timing on defense, and his shot isn't bad. Mo helped the team every time he was on the court, and Juan definitely provided a spark.
Good post. Small note, Jerel did play in the NBA. Not good enough at this point, but he did play in 6 games in 2015