Lot of doubters going into the season, including yours truly. Kolek said what he said. He and the team backed it up.
People still expected UCONN to win the Big East Tournament. As Shaka said, we take a back seat to nobody.
What a championship performance. No doubt who the best team was in this conference. 2 games better than anyone through 20 regular season games. Alone at the end in MSG.
And of all the POY candidates mentioned during the conference season, Kolek showed up every game in the Tournament while the others laid some eggs. Hopkins, Hawkins, Boum.
This poster didn't think they were 9th place. This poster didn't think they'd win the regular season title or the conference tourney. This poster wasn't totally sold on Shaka Smart. This poster is very happy for all the alum of Marquette that they have this team
Not a soul here thought they were THIS good. My god am I glad they proved us all wrong.
Fuc em
Another night that I am happy for everyone that is associated with or supports this program. Time to keep this rolling and put together another six wins.
Fiserv Square Garden
Hold on, someone picked MU to finish 9th?
This wasn't perfect but that doesn't hide the fact that this was a complete undressing
(https://i.imgflip.com/3p05s3.jpg)
There is no argument who the king of the Big East is for 22-23 season. So sweet to sweep everything!!
Quote from: Goose on March 11, 2023, 07:45:25 PM
Another night that I am happy for everyone that is associated with or supports this program. Time to keep this rolling and put together another six wins.
Dont want this to end. Shaka at the end brought a tear to my eye.
I thought in the beginning that this would be a tough year maybe. Lots of unknowns . And each game I was thrilled that we won. Now 28 wins! Wow! So proud of Marquette, the team coaches and staff!
hairy
I know how you felt. Similar emotions at my house.
This team is forever in Marquette basketball lore. So special what they've done. And hopefully more to come!
OK, I guessed, as I recall, about 20-8 or so when the season started and a middle of the pack Big East team. I said we would go to the NCAAs as a 7 or 8 seed.
BOY AM I GLAD TO BE WRONG!!!!!!!
Wades, you and I were the most pessimistic on this board.
We have been schooled.
Reference: my STOG post - in Shaka we trust.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 11, 2023, 08:06:18 PM
This team is forever in Marquette basketball lore. So special what they've done. And hopefully more to come!
Might get their picture on the wall at the Al!
Empire State Building and MSG are lit up Blue and Gold for the Marquette Championship.
Special.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 11, 2023, 07:37:43 PM
This poster didn't think they were 9th place. This poster didn't think they'd win the regular season title or the conference tourney. This poster wasn't totally sold on Shaka Smart. This poster is very happy for all the alum of Marquette that they have this team
Amen.
So awesome, this is a team and coach you just love.
Would love to see Providence in a Final Four game just to have a winning record against every Big East team.
Pouring more victory gravy over myself, and loving every second of it
Quote from: wadesworld on March 11, 2023, 08:41:43 PM
Would love to see Providence in a Final Four game just to have a winning record against every Big East team.
after winning against both UConn and Xavier we don't have a losing record against anyone in the big East.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 11, 2023, 08:30:30 PM
Empire State Building and MSG are lit up Blue and Gold for the Marquette Championship.
Special.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpq8Nr0Bj2j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 11, 2023, 07:37:43 PM
This poster didn't think they were 9th place. This poster didn't think they'd win the regular season title or the conference tourney. This poster wasn't totally sold on Shaka Smart. This poster is very happy for all the alum of Marquette that they have this team
What about the non alums that love this team?
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 11, 2023, 07:52:32 PM
There is no argument who the king of the Big East is for 22-23 season. So sweet to sweep everything!!
That would be Tyler Kolek
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 11, 2023, 08:06:18 PM
This team is forever in Marquette basketball lore. So special what they've done. And hopefully more to come!
Absolutely
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 11, 2023, 08:30:30 PM
Empire State Building and MSG are lit up Blue and Gold for the Marquette Championship.
Special.
And that is the way it should be. Hope somebody gets a picture and posts it.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 11, 2023, 09:00:31 PM
And that is the way it should be. Hope somebody gets a picture and posts it.
Empire State Building: https://twitter.com/EmpireStateBldg/status/1634732408980340739?t=JNGS9l2X1AJU6DevavRx_A&s=19
MSG: https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1634737762753470465?t=4ALPJX8XdCFi0gT0oy2_MQ&s=19
Quote from: willie warrior on March 11, 2023, 09:00:31 PM
And that is the way it should be. Hope somebody gets a picture and posts it.
I just posted Instagram link of Empire State Building lit up in MU colors. Enjoy!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 11, 2023, 09:02:03 PM
Empire State Building: https://twitter.com/EmpireStateBldg/status/1634732408980340739?t=JNGS9l2X1AJU6DevavRx_A&s=19
MSG: https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1634737762753470465?t=4ALPJX8XdCFi0gT0oy2_MQ&s=19
Hoan Bridge
https://twitter.com/samkuffelwx/status/1634737508389908481?s=46&t=StvuKADFPFLgSGJ6HMVH4g
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 11, 2023, 09:02:03 PM
Empire State Building: https://twitter.com/EmpireStateBldg/status/1634732408980340739?t=JNGS9l2X1AJU6DevavRx_A&s=19
MSG: https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1634737762753470465?t=4ALPJX8XdCFi0gT0oy2_MQ&s=19
Have to agree with one of replies to Steele's tweet of MSG - looks like blue and orange!
Empire St Bldg is much better.
Quote from: hairy worthen on March 11, 2023, 07:59:55 PM
Dont want this to end. Shaka at the end brought a tear to my eye.
Anyone have video of this speech?
Quote from: Goose on March 11, 2023, 07:45:25 PM
Another night that I am happy for everyone that is associated with or supports this program. Time to keep this rolling and put together another six wins.
This