[Paint Touches] Preseason Previews

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I cooked up some previews for all of our opponents for the upcoming season. Rather than starting a new thread for each article, I figured I could post them all here as they come out. We're counting up from the fattiest cupcake to the most unbeatable opponent.

To nobody's surprise, the first article is on Chicago State, or future Marquette University South as MUFINY likes to call it 

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/02/preseason-preview-chicago-state-2/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/04/preseason-preview-american/

Next preview is up. Taking a look at the American Eagles. Their outlook isn't pretty, but they are the last of the true dogs on the schedule.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/06/preseason-preview-northern-illinois/

First of the decent quality but still very winnable buy games

[Herman Cain]

Thanks for taking the time to put these reviews up. They are very helpful.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/09/preseason-preview-mt-st-marys/

Mt St. Mary's is up!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/14/preseason-preview-eastern-illinois/

Last and best of those tasty tasty cupcakes.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/15/preseason-preview-depaul/

We finally reach our first Big East opponent. In a non-surprising twist, its DePaul

[brewcity77]

Thanks for posting these, TAMU, good stuff.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/16/preseason-preview-georgetown/

Georgetown up next. Spoiler alert: Its not pretty

[Herman Cain]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/16/preseason-preview-georgetown/

Georgetown up next. Spoiler alert: Its not pretty

It would be good to beat the Hoyas while they are down. They won’t stay down long.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/17/preseason-preview-vcu/

Next up we have our first Maui opponent. Rather than writing previews for every team in Maui, I picked the three I thought we are most likely to play. Of course that means we will end up playing someone I didn't expect.

[brewcity77]

Maybe do a fourth preview for the fourth most likely opponent? I have to think VCU, Wichita State, and either Notre Dame or Michigan are your picks (guessing Michigan).

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Maybe do a fourth preview for the fourth most likely opponent? I have to think VCU, Wichita State, and either Notre Dame or Michigan are your picks (guessing Michigan).

Maybe. Busy writing the top 50 Big East Players piece. If I find time before the season I may write one more.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Forgot to post yesterday's preview of Vermont:

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/18/preseason-preview-vermont/

Spoiler:



Today, we're covering St. John's. They are a popular pick for most improved team in the BEast (and some say in the country) but I'm not buying it yet.

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/19/preseason-preview-st-johns/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Yesterday we covered Georgia:

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/20/preseason-preview-georgia/

Up today is our least favorite vermin:

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/21/preseason-preview-wisconsin/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

On Sunday we covered our pick for our 3rd round matchup in Maui:
https://painttouches.com/2017/10/22/preseason-preview-michigan/

Today we start getting into the meat of our conference schedule. First up is Butler:
https://painttouches.com/2017/10/23/preseason-preview-butler/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/24/preseason-preview-creighton/

Everyone's favorite farm boys popping threes in the corner

[Dawson Rental]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/17/preseason-preview-vcu/

Next up we have our first Maui opponent. Rather than writing previews for every team in Maui, I picked the three I thought we are most likely to play. Of course that means we will end up playing someone I didn't expect.

It appears Markus is very psyched to play VCU.

[LoudMouth]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/25/preseason-preview-seton-hall/

Not trying to steal TAMU's thunder. All credit goes to him for all the great work he is doing. MUCH appreciated!! For all those bored like me on a Wednesday night, here is the next opponent, Seton Hall. Let's try to grab the last minute rebounds this time

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/25/preseason-preview-seton-hall/

Not trying to steal TAMU's thunder. All credit goes to him for all the great work he is doing. MUCH appreciated!! For all those bored like me on a Wednesday night, here is the next opponent, Seton Hall. Let's try to grab the last minute rebounds this time

Thanks LoudMouth, I appreciate the assist. I have these set to post automatically every morning and sometimes I forget to update this thread.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/26/preseason-preview-providence/

Providence up next. I have them ahead of Seton Hall for the moment but Emmitt Holt ends up being lost for the season, I may have to rethink that.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/27/preseason-preview-purdue/

Preview for Purdue is ready. Fair warning, I do not like how we match up in this game. If we have an off game, this could turn into another Iowa beatdown.

[brewcity77]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/27/preseason-preview-purdue/

Preview for Purdue is ready. Fair warning, I do not like how we match up in this game. If we have an off game, this could turn into another Iowa beatdown.

If this game were in January, I'd have some hope. But it's hard to believe we'll have the experience and cohesion to win this in our second game.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/28/preseason-preview-xavier/

Next up is the X men. Getting real close to the end. Only two previews left after this one.

[Dawson Rental]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/26/preseason-preview-providence/

Providence up next. I have them ahead of Seton Hall for the moment but Emmitt Holt ends up being lost for the season, I may have to rethink that.

It looks like Emmitt Holt being lost for the season is likely.  He wasn't on campus this fall, and he had stomach surgery this month.

[Dr. Blackheart]

These are great TAMU. I was saving these up to read a bunch at once. Damn, the Big East is going to be tough again.

Horrible about Holt--tough luck kid. I still don't get the Fazekas transfer. I think Butler, with a new coach, may fall a bit the first time through the Big East--even though Jordan is part of the tree. Xavier looks tough again but maybe not as deep. SJUs has talent to make a run. Your recap of Creighton reminded me that Creighton is again ready to reload. Sr. does a great job balancing his classes. DePaul is improved and tall, although PG is a gaping hole. Only Gtown looks horrible...18 easy wins for the other BE teams to grab.

In the end, its Nova and Hall at the top...and then the rest to punch it out. The frosh depth determine MU's destiny, which is a lot to throw on a raw class with a lot of potential.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Ye of little faith.  Coach has done a great job of recruiting.  Marquette will do well.  Sure we will grow during the season, but, we will win much because we can shoot better than most and now have the height to defend and rebound well.  I think we will be the biggest surprise in the BE this year.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/29/preseason-preview-wichita-state/

Down to our final two. The last one probably won't surprise that many...

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

These are great TAMU. I was saving these up to read a bunch at once. Damn, the Big East is going to be tough again.

Horrible about Holt--tough luck kid. I still don't get the Fazekas transfer. I think Butler, with a new coach, may fall a bit the first time through the Big East--even though Jordan is part of the tree. Xavier looks tough again but maybe not as deep. SJUs has talent to make a run. Your recap of Creighton reminded me that Creighton is again ready to reload. Sr. does a great job balancing his classes. DePaul is improved and tall, although PG is a gaping hole. Only Gtown looks horrible...18 easy wins for the other BE teams to grab.

In the end, its Nova and Hall at the top...and then the rest to punch it out. The frosh depth determine MU's destiny, which is a lot to throw on a raw class with a lot of potential.

Appreciate it Dr. B! Creighton is the hardest team for me to project this season. They have some good talent, but I really don't know who they start at PG and C. They have lots of options for both spots but no standout ones. If they can have a PG emerge, then they could be a top of the conference team.

[brewcity77]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/29/preseason-preview-wichita-state/

Down to our final two. The last one probably won't surprise that many...

Nice preview. If we did manage to sneak out with this win, even if on account of Shamet and McDuffie being out, we'd be in really good shape. That would make 9-10 non-conference wins very viable. One of those wins that could look a lot better than it actually is come Selection Sunday.

[Herman Cain]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/28/preseason-preview-xavier/

Next up is the X men. Getting real close to the end. Only two previews left after this one.

Goodin may be poised for a breakout season. The experience at the end of last year is something he can build off of.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Last one: https://painttouches.com/2017/10/30/preseason-previews-villanova/

Villanova takes a small step back but they are still the kings of the BEast. Looking foward to knocking them down in the next two seasons.

[MUBigDance]

Thanks. Did not read every word but picked a few that sounded interesting. Read your last paragraph prediction for all of them and though I didn’t agree completely, enjoyed the read.

Why do I think Purdue will be a better experience than people think. That Iowa game discolors analysis. What an awful game. Need to get that out of our minds.  I think we beat Purdue.

Thanks again, really good stuff.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Thanks. Did not read every word but picked a few that sounded interesting. Read your last paragraph prediction for all of them and though I didn’t agree completely, enjoyed the read.

Why do I think Purdue will be a better experience than people think. That Iowa game discolors analysis. What an awful game. Need to get that out of our minds.  I think we beat Purdue.

Thanks again, really good stuff.

I hope you're right. They are like the anti marquette. All three of their starting guards excel at shutting down three point shooters.  They have an offensively minded 7 foot 2 Alabaman. They are deep and senior heavy. Not the most talented team we face but the worst match-up IMHO. Gotta hope we're unconcious from deep and they are cold

[brewcity77]

Why do I think Purdue will be a better experience than people think. That Iowa game discolors analysis. What an awful game. Need to get that out of our minds.  I think we beat Purdue.

Purdue is one of the few teams in the country that can compete in a shooting competition with us and have a decided edge inside.

If this game were happening in January when Froling was eligible and John was more seasoned, I could see a Marquette win. But playing this game this early is tough.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/09/preseason-preview-mt-st-marys/

Mt St. Mary's is up!

Gameday bump!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://painttouches.com/2017/10/27/preseason-preview-purdue/

Preview for Purdue is ready. Fair warning, I do not like how we match up in this game. If we have an off game, this could turn into another Iowa beatdown.

Gameday bump