The season starts tomorrow!!! MU in about 48 hours!! I'm biased but fully expect MU to surprise the so called experts. LFG!
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 02, 2025, 06:11:00 PMThe season starts tomorrow!!! MU in about 48 hours!! I'm biased but fully expect MU to surprise the so called experts. LFG!
Closer to 24 hours.
Season doesn't start until our Southern walk through, 24 hours after our first "win", so 48 is correct.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on November 02, 2025, 06:27:21 PMCloser to 24 hours.
Oh...ty. I don't know why I thought we played on Tuesday.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 02, 2025, 07:13:13 PMOh...ty. I don't know why I thought we played on Tuesday.
The schedule is available on the web
Imagine Muggsy missing the opener because he tuned in on Tuesday instead
It would be so peaceful.
Quote from: DoctorV on November 02, 2025, 07:32:05 PMImagine Muggsy missing the opener because he tuned in on Tuesday instead
That isn't conceivable.
Season started September 23.
As KenPom used to tweet:
Only 360 unbeatens left in college basketball (sorry, Brian Wardle)
Quote from: barfolomew on November 03, 2025, 01:12:00 PMAs KenPom used to tweet:
Only 360 unbeatens left in college basketball (sorry, Brian Wardle)
Brian Wardle lost his opener? Huh.
Prairie View A&M throttled the College of Biblical Studies and East Texas A&M whomped Arlington Baptist.
Hope Marquette avoids the religious school beat down
St. Thomas is traveling to play St. Mary's tonight in Moraga.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 03:27:36 PMSt. Thomas is traveling to play St. Mary's tonight in Moraga.
Huge deal for St. Mary's to host a Big East team.
Darius Adams of Maryland loves to shoot. He will put up some big points numbers in some games, and hurt Maryland in others. Terps game should be fun. #pray
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 03, 2025, 05:51:22 PMDarius Adams of Maryland loves to shoot. He will put up some big points numbers in some games, and hurt Maryland in others. Terps game should be fun. #pray
Buzz already found his Wade Taylor the Fifth.
Looks like a pretty good game in Vegas. Peat with a strong 1st half for Zona.
This freshman class is absurd.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 03, 2025, 06:00:12 PMBuzz already found his Wade Taylor the Fifth.
Cannot explain to you how much I needed this comparison
#20 Auburn wins in OT over mighty Bethune Cookman, 95-90. ::)
Rough start for Little Pearl.
St. Thomas got poleaxed by St. Mary's
Quote from: wadesworld on November 03, 2025, 08:49:17 PMThis freshman class is absurd.
Yes. Koa Peat was beyond impressive as was Dybantsa. BYU is a very dangerous team if they figure out how to defend.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 04, 2025, 05:53:25 AMSt. Thomas got poleaxed by St. Mary's
This is bad for the Big East.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 04, 2025, 05:53:25 AMSt. Thomas got poleaxed by St. Mary's
I'm doubting St. Thomas saw that coming.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 03, 2025, 10:35:07 PM#20 Auburn wins in OT over mighty Bethune Cookman, 95-90. ::)
Rough start for Little Pearl.
AUScoop must be in meltdown mode.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 04, 2025, 05:56:32 AMYes. Koa Peat was beyond impressive as was Dybantsa. BYU is a very dangerous team if they figure out how to defend.
I didn't watch a bazillion games yesterday, but I watched a few. Peat was the best defensive player I saw. He was everywhere and kept making impact plays. I like the pace Dybantsa plays at - controlled, confident.
I'll give some props to Nova. They rallied from a double-digit deficit to take a lead fairly late in the game, and hung in there right till the end. They took some inadvisable 3s, but they made some bombs, too. Might be better than most thought under Willard? We'll see.
Quote from: MU82 on November 04, 2025, 07:57:37 AMMight be better than most thought under Willard? We'll see.
I sure hope so. Williard is such a lovable guy.
Boise State lost to a Division II school, Hawaii Pacific. BSU musta been distracted by their own blue field.
Quote from: MU82 on November 04, 2025, 07:57:37 AMAUScoop must be in meltdown mode.
I didn't watch a bazillion games yesterday, but I watched a few. Peat was the best defensive player I saw. He was everywhere and kept making impact plays. I like the pace Dybantsa plays at - controlled, confident.
I'll give some props to Nova. They rallied from a double-digit deficit to take a lead fairly late in the game, and hung in there right till the end. They took some inadvisable 3s, but they made some bombs, too. Might be better than most thought under Willard? We'll see.
Lindsay is a very good 3pt shooter and he got hot for Nova. It was surprising that they tied it up in the 2H but the game was never really in doubt.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 04, 2025, 08:17:35 AMLindsay is a very good 3pt shooter and he got hot for Nova. It was surprising that they tied it up in the 2H but the game was never really in doubt.
Yes. The game that was tied with less than 6 minutes to go was never really in doubt ::)
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 04, 2025, 09:06:06 AMYes. The game that was tied with less than 6 minutes to go was never really in doubt ::)
Facts don't care about your feelings
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 04, 2025, 09:06:06 AMYes. The game that was tied with less than 6 minutes to go was never really in doubt ::)
I had a friend tell years ago that MU got "run out of the gym" in a game, versus a team I can't remember, that MU never trailed by more than 10 and lost by 7. :-\
This is actually garbage.
https://x.com/RoccoMiller8/status/1985556790667542702?t=98oNooC_DbU8bG0zAbB8SQ&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 04, 2025, 03:59:24 PMThis is actually garbage.
https://x.com/RoccoMiller8/status/1985556790667542702?t=98oNooC_DbU8bG0zAbB8SQ&s=19
What is "actually garbage?" Are you suggesting they should have known they were going to beat Boise?
Quote from: The Sultan on November 04, 2025, 04:01:43 PMWhat is "actually garbage?" Are you suggesting they should have known they were going to beat Boise?
Agreed. If these games counted for NET, everyone would load up on them. That would be "garbage".
Also, something tells me that if BSU is on the bubble, the committee will take the game into account.
What is the reason that D1 teams can schedule D2 teams in non-exhibition games?
Quote from: The Sultan on November 04, 2025, 04:01:43 PMWhat is "actually garbage?" Are you suggesting they should have known they were going to beat Boise?
Garbage that it doesn't count against Boise State's resume. Basically just a free loss because they chose to schedule a D2 school during th regular season.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 04, 2025, 05:08:06 PMGarbage that it doesn't count against Boise State's resume. Basically just a free loss because they chose to schedule a D2 school during th regular season.
It will count.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 04, 2025, 05:08:06 PMGarbage that it doesn't count against Boise State's resume. Basically just a free loss because they chose to schedule a D2 school during th regular season.
Disagree. This goes both ways. If the Boise loss has to count against them, then you have to give Utah State credit for their 110-54 demolition of D2 Westminster UT.
Further, looking at Boise's rotation, ten guys got double digit minutes. Only two starters were in at the end of the game. Leon Rice treated this like an exhibition because that's what it was and what the NCAA Selection Committee will consider it to be.
Is this the best Frosh class in quite some time? Boozer makes his debut tonight. I didn't get to see Koa's entire performance, but A.J. jumped (no pun intended) off my screen. The kid has a tremendous ceiling.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 04, 2025, 06:30:48 PMIs this the best Frosh class in quite some time? Boozer makes his debut tonight. I didn't get to see Koa's entire performance, but A.J. jumped (no pun intended) off my screen. The kid has a tremendous ceiling.
No
Sacred Heart up 20 on the United States Merchant Marine Academy at half.
Utah Valley up 31 over West Coast Baptist with 4 minutes left in the first half
Dickie V is still announcing games????
Rice 65 College of Biblical Studies 18 at half.
Utah Valley 64 West Coast Baptist 16 at half.
Happy for Nolan Groves. True frosh from Minnesota (Orono HS)... started for Texas Tech. He's a 6'5" guard. Got 16 boards. 7 pts, no turns. 3a, 2s.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 04, 2025, 10:07:29 PMHappy for Nolan Groves. True frosh from Minnesota (Orono HS)... started for Texas Tech. He's a 6'5" guard. Got 16 boards. 7 pts, no turns. 3a, 2s.
No blocks, though.
It's only one game but Ajayi could be a difference maker for Butler. A double/double last night. He struggled with finding his role at Gonzaga but was one of the best mid-major players in the country at Pepperdine the season prior:
https://x.com/ButlerGuru/status/1986428136230207660
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 06, 2025, 08:03:57 AMIt's only one game but Ajayi could be a difference maker for Butler. A double/double last night. He struggled with finding his role at Gonzaga but was one of the best mid-major players in the country at Pepperdine the season prior:
https://x.com/ButlerGuru/status/1986428136230207660
I hope so. Would be nice if Butler didn't suck year after year.
Rumors from Blue Jay country that their Top 50ish Freshman, Hudson Greer, may RS and transfer before ever playing a game in Omaha.
If that winds up happening that could be a big blow to the depth of Creighton and another portal era roster casualty.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 06, 2025, 11:51:51 AMRumors from Blue Jay country that their Top 50ish Freshman, Hudson Greer, may RS and transfer before ever playing a game in Omaha.
If that winds up happening that could be a big blow to the depth of Creighton and another portal era roster casualty.
https://x.com/AnaBellMedia/status/1986234458714837231
Quote from: MUbiz on November 06, 2025, 11:57:37 AMhttps://x.com/AnaBellMedia/status/1986234458714837231
Thanks!
I had totally missed this.
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 10:04:15 AMI hope so. Would be nice if Butler didn't suck year after year.
they haven't "sucked" the past couple of years, just wallowing in mediocrity (NIT bids)
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 06, 2025, 12:05:35 PMthey haven't "sucked" the past couple of years, just wallowing in mediocrity (NIT bids)
Thad Matta's retirement gig.
If you're looking for a fun game tonight, check out IU Indy vs LIU. And if you're the gambling sort, bet the over. Yes, I know it opened at 161 and has been bet up to 185.5 but still bet the over.
EDIT: It's on at 5:30 pm on ESPN+, so if you're been watching Marquette this year, you should be able to watch this.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 06, 2025, 12:05:35 PMthey haven't "sucked" the past couple of years, just wallowing in mediocrity (NIT bids)
Last 4 years, they've won 6, 6, 9 and 6 Big East games - a 27-53 BE record during that span. I happen to think that sucks, but I guess it's all semantics.
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 02:07:40 PMLast 4 years, they've won 6, 6, 9 and 6 Big East games - a 27-53 BE record during that span. I happen to think that sucks, but I guess it's all semantics.
Sounds the the golden years for DePaul that their fans would regale their kids with stories of.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 06, 2025, 01:46:18 PMIf you're looking for a fun game tonight, check out IU Indy vs LIU. And if you're the gambling sort, bet the over. Yes, I know it opened at 161 and has been bet up to 185.5 but still bet the over.
EDIT: It's on at 5:30 pm on ESPN+, so if you're been watching Marquette this year, you should be able to watch this.
22 combined points in the first 4 minutes, on pace for 220 combined. This is nuts.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden had people yelling at him at halftime Thursday night to get 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux in the game.
Golden relented with 2:09 to play — and made history in the process — after chants of "We Want Ollie" swept through the O'Connell Center.
Rioux became the tallest person to ever play college basketball when he made his debut in a 104-64 victory over North Florida. Rioux, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman from Canada and the world's tallest teenager, drew so much attention from the Ospreys that he didn't even touch the ball.
https://apnews.com/article/olivier-rioux-debut-tallest-teenager-e5ffa5837fc989abde233fa2bdc8f555?
Should be a fun battle for the #1 draft pick with Dybantsa, Peterson, and Boozer pretty much neck & neck. Peterson is generally the guy listed as #1, but I'd take Dybantsa 1st. I think he could be a Tracy McGrady clone as he develops his 3 point shot.
But either way, there are 3 or possibly even 4 #1 quality grade picks this year.
Quote from: MU82 on November 07, 2025, 10:13:54 AMGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden had people yelling at him at halftime Thursday night to get 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux in the game.
Golden relented with 2:09 to play — and made history in the process — after chants of "We Want Ollie" swept through the O'Connell Center.
Rioux became the tallest person to ever play college basketball when he made his debut in a 104-64 victory over North Florida. Rioux, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman from Canada and the world's tallest teenager, drew so much attention from the Ospreys that he didn't even touch the ball.
https://apnews.com/article/olivier-rioux-debut-tallest-teenager-e5ffa5837fc989abde233fa2bdc8f555?
19 year old female Florida stidents better be careful about yelling at Todd Golden. Might end up with some pictures on their phone they don't want.
Quote from: MU82 on November 07, 2025, 10:13:54 AMGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden had people yelling at him at halftime Thursday night to get 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux in the game.
Golden relented with 2:09 to play — and made history in the process — after chants of "We Want Ollie" swept through the O'Connell Center.
Rioux became the tallest person to ever play college basketball when he made his debut in a 104-64 victory over North Florida. Rioux, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman from Canada and the world's tallest teenager, drew so much attention from the Ospreys that he didn't even touch the ball.
https://apnews.com/article/olivier-rioux-debut-tallest-teenager-e5ffa5837fc989abde233fa2bdc8f555?
Entering the game and high fiving Handlogten while dwarfing him was wild...considering Handlogten is 7'1 and looked like a 6 foot Chris Paul gazing up giving pointers to a power foward.
I'll say he is intriguing though cause while he's not an agile freak like Wemby (or even Porzingis), he's not super stiff and plodding. Movement wise, he's got more in common with those guys than the other huge dudes recently like Tacko Fall or Sim Bhullar.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 06, 2025, 01:46:18 PMIf you're looking for a fun game tonight, check out IU Indy vs LIU. And if you're the gambling sort, bet the over. Yes, I know it opened at 161 and has been bet up to 185.5 but still bet the over.
Close...184.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on November 07, 2025, 11:44:09 AMClose...184.
Yeah, thanks for costing me a million bucks, brewski!
Pharrel Payne is one of the best bigs in the game. Just built like a house.
Buzz doesn't have much else though. Maryland is looking rough.
Game of the night is Justice at Northern Arizona
Buzz & Cooley ... Hoyas lead 32-27 at half.
Awful shooting by both teams. Fun center position battle.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 07, 2025, 06:06:14 PMBuzz & Cooley ... Hoyas lead 32-27 at half.
Awful shooting by both teams. Fun center position battle.
Georgetown looks ok, Maryland looks terrible.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 07, 2025, 06:26:40 PMGeorgetown looks ok, Maryland looks terrible.
Looks like Buzz hasn't installed the offense yet.
I hate to admit it, the Weasels have a lot of offensive firepower. Boyd waa a huge pick-up for them.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 07, 2025, 06:45:10 PMLooks like Buzz hasn't installed the offense yet.
Typical Buzz team that can't shoot a lick.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 07, 2025, 08:07:10 PMI hate to admit it, but the Weasels have a lot of offensive firepower. Boyd waa a huge pick-up for them.
Boyd is jin his 6th year. A redshirt year at FAU and this is his Covid year.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 07, 2025, 06:26:40 PMGeorgetown looks ok, Maryland looks terrible.
Tuned in to watch UCF space game and got bonus of watching Brent lose.
Game of the Night:
John Brown at Oral Roberts on the KBEG channel.
Good versus Evil on a basketball court
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 08, 2025, 08:22:11 AMGame of the Night:
John Brown at Oral Roberts on the KBEG channel.
Good versus Evil on a basketball court
I stand corrected. This is evil versus evil.
That Maui Invitational bracket might be the worst in the history of the event. Not a single top 25 team.
Badgers are going to Final Four cause Nick Gard hit a three in the last minute of the game of a meaningless game.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 08, 2025, 11:05:03 AMBadgers are going to Final Four cause Nick Gard hit a three in the last minute of the game of a meaningless game.
Maybe Shaka should adopt him.
No surprise to see St Johns in the double bonus at MSG with 7 minutes left in the 1st half while Bama is nowhere near the single bonus.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 08, 2025, 08:22:11 AMGame of the Night:
John Brown at Oral Roberts on the KBEG channel.
Good versus Evil on a basketball court
John Brown was right.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 08, 2025, 11:40:14 AMNo surprise to see St Johns in the double bonus at MSG with 7 minutes left in the 1st half while Bama is nowhere near the single bonus.
Alabama has shot 15 three pointers. SJU has shot five.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 08, 2025, 11:48:48 AMAlabama has shot 15 three pointers. SJU has shot five.
That doesn't mean St. John's should get every single call at the rim.
Idk that Alabama's play style will ever win them a National Championship but they do a very good job of doing what they want. They are either launching a 3 or hitting an open gap in the defense. They have 0 hesitation with their decisions.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 08, 2025, 11:53:57 AMThat doesn't mean St. John's should get every single call at the rim.
It means it's entirely explainable instead of simply quoting stats and making assumptions of bias or whatever.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 08, 2025, 11:58:27 AMIt means it's entirely explainable instead of simply quoting stats and making assumptions of bias or whatever.
If you're just looking at numbers, sure.
Watching the game, St. John's just gets bailed out at every chance at the basket.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 08, 2025, 12:02:53 PMIf you're just looking at numbers, sure.
Watching the game, St. John's just gets bailed out at every chance at the basket.
Yet all you did was quote the numbers...
Quote from: The Sultan on November 08, 2025, 11:48:48 AMAlabama has shot 15 three pointers. SJU has shot five.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 08, 2025, 11:58:27 AMIt means it's entirely explainable instead of simply quoting stats and making assumptions of bias or whatever.
I'm like 95% certain that you've argued theres no correlation between 3 point shooting and a lack of fouls when people have complained about not getting more fouls despite driving inside more than the other team
MU women come from behind to beat the Badger Women in OT
Quote from: MuMark on November 08, 2025, 04:30:53 PMMU women come from behind to beat the Badger Women in OT
A win is a win. :)
Cam Ward would have looked good here.
Quote from: MuMark on November 08, 2025, 04:30:53 PMMU women come from behind to beat the Badger Women in OT
Ts and Ps for Viper's BIL
Future Marquette head coach, Brian Wardle and his Bradley Braves won their fist game of the season beating up some directional Michigan school.
Future Big East member and Marquette slayer, St. Thomas bounced back from an opening night loss and beat the troops badly.
Game of the day is Ozark Christian College traveling to take on South Dakota. Game is available on the Summit Channel at 1PM.
I am all aflutter
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 09, 2025, 07:24:25 AMFuture Marquette head coach, Brian Wardle and his Bradley Braves won their fist game of the season beating up some directional Michigan school.
Future Big East member and Marquette slayer, St. Thomas bounced back from an opening night loss and beat the troops badly.
These help MU's cause
UW-Milwaukee mollywhopping the guys we play Wednesday.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 10, 2025, 08:48:12 PMUW-Milwaukee mollywhopping the guys we play Wednesday.
Helps to go 14/30 from deep. Can #muMbb do it?
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 10, 2025, 08:48:12 PMUW-Milwaukee mollywhopping the guys we play Wednesday.
10 Panthers turnovers in the 1st half, kept Little Rock in the game.
Looks like a solid night of college 🏀 🏀.
UK/L'Ville
TTU/Illinois
Creighton/Gonzaga.
Who ya got?
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2025, 06:54:42 PMLooks like a solid night of college 🏀 🏀.
UK/L'Ville
TTU/Illinois
Creighton/Gonzaga.
Who ya got?
Nuke 'em
Wake Forest is scrappy.
St. Thomas lost to Washington State last night
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 11, 2025, 07:31:14 PMRadford is losing to UNC
I'm sorry you have gambling issues.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2025, 07:34:03 PMI'm sorry you have gambling issues.
I'm an evangelical Christian, so gambling isn't an issue
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 11, 2025, 07:38:51 PMI'm an evangelical Christian, so gambling isn't an issue
I'm sorry about your auxiliary issues then.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2025, 07:39:33 PMI'm sorry about your auxiliary issues then.
My only issues are short people
Troy 116 Pensacola Christian 54 with :54 left on ESPN+
It amazes me that teams pretty regularly don't get a shot off in a tie ball game holding for the last shot. Inept execution by Wake.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 11, 2025, 07:40:06 PMMy only issues are short people
Don't project your problems on the diminutive population.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2025, 07:49:18 PMDon't project your problems on the diminutive population.
They are the problem.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2025, 07:48:16 PMIt amazes me that teams pretty regularly don't get a shot off in a tie ball game holding for the last shot. Inept execution by Wake.
They wait too long to start making a move to the basket. They usually wait until the clock is at 10 seconds or less so there is little time to adjust if the first option isn't there. They should probably get into offense at about 12-15 seconds. If you have MJ, it might work but most teams don't have MJ.
Michigan has a ton of talent but they play 3 bigs together. Leaves Yaxel just standing in a corner a lot of the time. Totally not his game at all.
Weird lineup, particularly on offense.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on November 11, 2025, 07:55:18 PMThey wait too long to start making a move to the basket. They usually wait until the clock is at 10 seconds or less so there is little time to adjust if the first option isn't there. They should probably get into offense at about 12-15 seconds. If you have MJ, it might work but most teams don't have MJ.
I have no idea why they are continuing to go at Mara.
That was a clear charge. Both teams have been brutal in overtime.
Not much contact there. Will Wake challenge Mara for like the 5th straight possession?
Wake deserved to lose. Why on earth are you challenging a 7'3 guy at the rim for the entire overtime??? Smh.
George Mason beat Catawba, 86-62
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 11, 2025, 07:32:01 PMSt. Thomas lost to Washington State last night
More devastating results for the Big Least.
Kelsey completely changed Louisville. And pretty much immediately.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 11, 2025, 07:40:06 PMMy only issues are short people
I hate mammals, specially manatees.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 11, 2025, 08:09:55 PMGeorge Mason beat Catawba, 86-62
That's not a grape result for the Indians.
Delaware up 3 at the half vs BYU.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 11, 2025, 09:12:39 PMDelaware up 3 at the half vs BYU.
...and only lost 85-68. Respectable.
Bradley hosts UT-Martin tonight. Big game for our next head coach.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 12, 2025, 04:13:41 PMBradley hosts UT-Martin tonight. Big game for our next head coach.
Come home, Jeremy Shulman!
Former Cleveland State head coach, Kevin Mackey passed away. Was the head man when they took down Bobby Knight's Indiana Hoosiers during the opening round of the '86 tournament in their way to the Sweet 16.
He ran afoul of the NCAA while recruiting Manute Bol and would lose his job after getting pulled over for a DUI and testing positive for cocaine.
Cocaine positive shouldn't get you fired.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 12, 2025, 06:15:23 PMCocaine positive shouldn't get you fired.
Should get you fired up, though!
Bradley up 36 to 34 over UT-Martin at half. Let's see what Marquette's next coach has up his sleeve in the second half.
UT-Martin comes out of half and jumps the Braves, taking a 43-40 lead and heading to the line after the first TV timeout
UT-Martin up 5 with 6 minutes left at Bradley
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 12, 2025, 09:33:35 PMUT-Martin up 5 with 6 minutes left at Bradley
This is sad for MU
UT-Martin goes into Peoria and thumps Bradley on their home court. One has to wonder how Coach Wardle's team lost as he has some transfers on his team
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2025, 06:27:01 AMUT-Martin goes into Peoria and thumps Bradley on their home court. One has to wonder how Coach Wardle's team lost as he has some transfers on his team
Wojo replacing Wardle after this season?
Hologram Dick Versace.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on November 13, 2025, 08:00:24 AMWojo replacing Wardle after this season?
Prefer a straight up Shaka-Brian swap
The biggest game of the day is Green Bay at St. Thomas, 7PM on the Summit Channel. Tommies whipped the Phoenix last year. They have 3 scalps on their mantle from Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marquette
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2025, 08:31:57 AMThe biggest game of the day is Green Bay at St. Thomas, 7PM on the Summit Channel. Tommies whipped the Phoenix last year. They have 3 scalps on their mantle from Wisconsin. Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marquette
Considering going to this game tbh. Would like to see their new arena.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 13, 2025, 08:52:20 AMConsidering going to this game tbh. Would like to see their new arena.
Report back if they have better concessions than Fiserv
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 13, 2025, 08:52:20 AMConsidering going to this game tbh. Would like to see their new arena.
Also... if shaka is ever gonna take another transfer... The 6'5" sophmore shooting guard who went to Marquette High averaging 20 points per game on St. Thomas is a half decent option.
Pretty good game on ESPN 2. The formula for beating Purdue remains the same as it has been the last 3 years. Pressure them relentlessly
Good win for Purdue.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 13, 2025, 07:38:09 PMPretty good game on ESPN 2. The formula for beating Purdue remains the same as it has been the last 3 years. Pressure them relentlessly
Especially with how hell bent Painter seems to be at shortening the game. Their offense was COOKING mid to late second half and then he started having Smith dribble out every shot clock up 2 possessions with 4-5 min left. It's bizarre. Bama went cold so its all academic, but they got back in the game late by blitzing that stall tactic.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 13, 2025, 08:11:57 PMEspecially with how hell bent Painter seems to be at shortening the game. Their offense was COOKING mid to late second half and then he started having Smith dribble out every shot clock up 2 possessions with 4-5 min left. It's bizarre. Bama went cold so its all academic, but they got back in the game late by blitzing that stall tactic.
Exactly. Their rebounding prowess is a problem. It amazes me that teams don't force Smith left more often.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 13, 2025, 08:52:20 AMConsidering going to this game tbh. Would like to see their new arena.
that arena looks phenomenal. The Tommies' goal is to get into the MVC and this will help.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 14, 2025, 08:10:30 AMthat arena looks phenomenal. The Tommies' goal is to get into the MVC and this will help.
It will, although it would tie for the smallest arena in the conference with Valpo.
It was also only about half-full.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 14, 2025, 08:10:30 AMthat arena looks phenomenal. The Tommies' goal is to get into the MVC and this will help.
Why would they want to move from the Big East to the MVC?
Northwestern State up 18 over Eccelsia
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 14, 2025, 08:10:30 AMthat arena looks phenomenal. The Tommies' goal is to get into the MVC and this will help.
Wrong, BE is in negotiations.
BYU having their honor code tested.
Quote from: jfp61 on November 13, 2025, 09:52:02 AMAlso... if shaka is ever gonna take another transfer... The 6'5" sophmore shooting guard who went to Marquette High averaging 20 points per game on St. Thomas is a half decent option.
I mean, recent history has the same kind of situation, Andrew Rhode also from Brookfield like Minessale (though via Central instead of MUHS), averaged close to 20 at St Thomas then transferred up to UVA, was very average, and still is very average as a senior at Wisconsin. He was higher rated initially but seems like Minessale made a jump.
Though I want no part of a SG who shoots 28% from 3 for his career at the low major level. Wasn't a great shooter last year and he's 3/17 from deep to start the year
Quote from: JWags85 on November 14, 2025, 02:59:47 PMI mean, recent history has the same kind of situation, Andrew Rhode also from Brookfield like Minessale (though via Central instead of MUHS), averaged close to 20 at St Thomas then transferred up to UVA, was very average, and still is very average as a senior at Wisconsin. He was higher rated initially but seems like Minessale made a jump.
Though I want no part of a SG who shoots 28% from 3 for his career at the low major level. Wasn't a great shooter last year and he's 3/17 from deep to start the year
Exactly. He's a 6'5", 200 lb shooting guard who has never been able to shoot and is successful because he is fairly athletic. He wouldn't be very athletic compared to Big East athletes.
If Shaka wanted him I wouldn't consider it a wasted scholarship, but I have my doubts about his game translating to the high major level.
With 10 players between 6'3 and 6'8 projected to be on MU's roster in 25-26, I do not see the need or fit.
Quote from: tower912 on November 14, 2025, 03:09:53 PMWith 10 players between 6'3 and 6'8 projected to be on MU's roster in 25-26, I do not see the need or fit.
But the portal....
Well, all 15 scholarships are spoken for. The math is the math.
Quote from: tower912 on November 14, 2025, 03:19:25 PMWell, all 15 scholarships are spoken for. The math is the math.
Math? No matta
Well, like other things having to do with the portal, 15 scholarships make it a zero sum game.
Quote from: tower912 on November 14, 2025, 03:26:23 PMWell, like other things having to do with the portal, 15 scholarships make it a zero sum game.
Run some kids off
Ya' know, in honor of the return of Buzz, maybe Shaka should try that.
Quote from: tower912 on November 14, 2025, 02:39:54 PMBYU having their honor code tested.
From ESPN:
While any athlete facing a DUI charge can suffer severe consequences, BYU's honor code could complicate Davis' future at the school. The honor code at BYU, the flagship school of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, states that every student must make "a personal commitment to abstain, both on and off campus, from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, vaping, and substance abuse." Any student who violates those rules can face penalties "up to and including dismissal from the university or termination of employment," according to the school's honor code.
In a statement, BYU said Friday, "We are aware of the allegations and looking into the situation."
Quote from: tower912 on November 14, 2025, 03:26:23 PMWell, like other things having to do with the portal, 15 scholarships make it a zero sum game.
Yep this conversation is over unless a scholarship suddenly opens up due to the transfer of one our players.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on November 14, 2025, 04:25:48 PMYep this conversation is over unless a scholarship suddenly opens up due to the transfer of one our players.
When is a conversation ever over?
Quote from: tower912 on November 14, 2025, 04:38:22 PMWhen is a conversation ever over?
Usually when Farley and his negativity pull up for a comment it seems.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 14, 2025, 02:59:47 PMI mean, recent history has the same kind of situation, Andrew Rhode also from Brookfield like Minessale (though via Central instead of MUHS), averaged close to 20 at St Thomas then transferred up to UVA, was very average, and still is very average as a senior at Wisconsin. He was higher rated initially but seems like Minessale made a jump.
Though I want no part of a SG who shoots 28% from 3 for his career at the low major level. Wasn't a great shooter last year and he's 3/17 from deep to start the year
Minessale is a better player than he was at St. Thomas and a much better defender. But im not saying its a home run either.
https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1989425755441311788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1989425755441311788%7Ctwgr%5E3dc6371407063ee0738d661314fe6cc27b935008%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fboxden.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D3504073
I'm old enough to remember when at least one poster said Cooper Flagg was the best prospect since LeBron and the most accomplished college freshman ever, despite having been ranked second behind Dybantsa when they were in the same class, and then Dybantsa being ranked below Boozer once those two were in the same class. And despite Zion Williamson having an unquestionably better college season than Flagg did at Duke.
This freshman class is crazy good.
Kansas is really gonna struggle this year. They have no depth and their 7/8/9th players are mid major level at best. Not impressed with them at all
St. Thomas won. Radford getting hammered by Wright State
Whoops. NM
Purdue is an massive problem. Literally. Where do they find these 7'4 blokes?
Some incredible games on the docket today:
Central Penn College travels to Coppin State.
Southwestern Christian travels to UTSA.
Paul Smith's College goes to Albany.
Fort Lauderdale makes the long trek to FIU.
Haskell Indian Nations takes on Oral Bob.
Embry-Riddle Aeornautical looks to avoid the ax at Northern Arizona
Loaded slate
Quote from: JWags85 on November 15, 2025, 03:06:11 PMKansas is really gonna struggle this year. They have no depth and their 7/8/9th players are mid major level at best. Not impressed with them at all
Impossible. They have burger boys and use the portal. I've been told this is the pathway to success.
Kentucky looking a lot like a Cal UK team. Dangerous if they are on offensively, but get them out of their game a bit and you blow them the F out. Pretty pathetic performance after the 2nd media TO.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on November 18, 2025, 09:15:06 AMImpossible. They have burger boys and use the portal. I've been told this is the pathway to success.
Dan Hurley and Todd Golden would say it is.
Of course, not one person here has suggested that any strategy guarantees success. But you knew that.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 18, 2025, 07:50:00 PMDan Hurley and Todd Golden would say it is.
Of course, not one person here has suggested that any strategy guarantees success. But you knew that.
That's absolutely not true. I can think of a few offhand for sure. Of course, those people are unreasonable and not worth listening to. But it's out there.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 18, 2025, 07:53:40 PMThat's absolutely not true. I can think of a few offhand for sure. Of course, those people are unreasonable and not worth listening to. But it's out there.
Really? So someone here has written "If Shaka does X, then Marquette is guaranteed a Final Four or championship."
I'm skeptical.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 18, 2025, 07:59:12 PMReally? So someone here has written "If Shaka does X, then Marquette is guaranteed a Final Four or championship."
I'm skeptical.
That's not what you originally said. But we can stop here since I'm not going to search for the posts to win an online argument
I hate to root for Duke, but I'd like to see them take Kansas to the woodshed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 07:11:14 PMPurdue is an massive problem. Literally. Where do they find these 7'4 blokes?
Neil Armstrong brought the DNA back from the moon.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 15, 2025, 03:06:11 PMKansas is really gonna struggle this year. They have no depth and their 7/8/9th players are mid major level at best. Not impressed with them at all
Maybe. But playing without Peterson, KU just gave Duke all they could handle.
Quote from: MU82 on November 18, 2025, 10:40:35 PMMaybe. But playing without Peterson, KU just gave Duke all they could handle.
That was my thought, I was more impressed with Kansas than Duke considering Peterson didn't play. Fully expected the short-handed Jayhawks to get blasted.
A couple near-upsets last night. Winthrop led #21 Arkansas 83-78 with about a minute to play before Arkansas went on a 6-0 run and Winthrop missed a hideous looking three at the buzzer.
Southern led Washington by as much as 12 in the second half, fell behind, then hit a three to force overtime. In OT, the Jaguars led by 5 (the same 83-78 score) with under 20 seconds to play, but a foul on a three and a layup with 0:01 left forced a second OT. Washington got out quick in the second OT and Southern couldn't keep up, losing 99-93.
San Diego State loses at home to KenPom 120 Troy.
Troy was coming off back to back losses to LMU and CSNorthridge.
The bubble is going to be horrific this season.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 18, 2025, 07:41:40 PMKentucky looking a lot like a Cal UK team. Dangerous if they are on offensively, but get them out of their game a bit and you blow them the F out. Pretty pathetic performance after the 2nd media TO.
I don't understand how they lost to Michigan State. Izzo used the Portal and brought in a three point shooting grad transfer in the Portal to shore up a weakness among his roster of guys he brought in as freshmen. That's not RGV. Everyone knows it's either all or nothing with the Portal.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 19, 2025, 09:21:58 AMI don't understand how they lost to Michigan State. Izzo used the Portal and brought in a three point shooting grad transfer in the Portal to shore up a weakness among his roster of guys he brought in as freshmen. That's not RGV. Everyone knows it's either all or nothing with the Portal.
Kentucky portalled way harder than MSU, so not sure this is your best data point to show portalling leads to success.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 19, 2025, 11:49:14 AMKentucky portalled way harder than MSU, so not sure this is your best data point to show portalling leads to success.
In fact...
https://x.com/msucontent/status/1991175499104587926?t=1iSDMLOTRrDqNwlscjgfVg&s=19
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 19, 2025, 09:21:58 AMI don't understand how they lost to Michigan State. Izzo used the Portal and brought in a three point shooting grad transfer in the Portal to shore up a weakness among his roster of guys he brought in as freshmen. That's not RGV. Everyone knows it's either all or nothing with the Portal.
I wonder if FIOA can be used to see how much it $$$$
Quote from: wadesworld on November 19, 2025, 11:49:14 AMKentucky portalled way harder than MSU, so not sure this is your best data point to show portalling leads to success.
It's about Izzo recognizing a weakness and using the Portal to find one guy (from low-major Samford and not a high-priced guy) to plug the hole while staying committed to a roster full of guys he recruited out of HS. You can still play the RVG game while also acknowledging that bringing one guy at a position of obvious need won't destroy the model.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 19, 2025, 11:49:14 AMKentucky portalled way harder than MSU, so not sure this is your best data point to show portalling leads to success.
It would be a real shame if people practiced nuanced thinking on here.
It does not have to be all portal or no portal.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 19, 2025, 12:43:56 PMIt's about Izzo recognizing a weakness and using the Portal to find one guy (from low-major Samford and not a high-priced guy) to plug the hole while staying committed to a roster full of guys he recruited out of HS. You can still play the RVG game while also acknowledging that bringing one guy at a position of obvious need won't destroy the model.
Michigan State is playing 8 guys over 10 minutes per game. One of those players was brought in from the portal, Trey Fort (your "three point shooting grad from low-major Samford and not a high-priced guy"). Said "three point shooting grad" was probably not so high priced because he is shooting 33% from the field and 27% from 3 (on 5.5 attempts). He's averaging 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, and 1.3 turnovers per game.
We can get that kind of production from guys like Sean Jones without going into the portal.
Again, not sure MSU is exactly the example you want to be using to point at a guy who nailed it in the portal. If you think Trey Fort is why MSU is having success, I'm not sure what to tell you.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 19, 2025, 12:51:46 PMMichigan State is playing 8 guys over 10 minutes per game. One of those players was brought in from the portal, Trey Fort (your "three point shooting grad from low-major Samford and not a high-priced guy). Said "three point shooting grad" was probably not so high priced because he is shooting 33% from the field and 27% from 3 (on 5.5 attempts). He's averaging 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, and 1.3 turnovers per game.
We can get that kind of production from guys like Sean Jones without going into the portal.
Again, not sure MSU is exactly the example you want to be using to point at a guy who nailed it in the portal. If you think Trey Fort is why MSU is having success, I'm not sure what to tell you.
This.
But that being said, making a portal add or two wouldn't kill Shaka's philosophy, either.
Quote from: MU82 on November 19, 2025, 02:33:58 PMThis.
But that being said, making a portal add or two wouldn't kill Shaka's philosophy, either.
I don't disagree.
Lmao Maryland might go down to Mount St Mary's. That shows you how bad we are if this game didn't.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 19, 2025, 07:56:18 PMLmao Maryland might go down to Mount St Mary's. That shows you how bad we are if this game didn't.
Buzz pulled it out in OT.
Unlike Marquette, Mount St. Mary's hit 3s.
Quote from: MU82 on November 19, 2025, 02:33:58 PMThis.
But that being said, making a portal add or two wouldn't kill Shaka's philosophy, either.
Regularly bringing in Top 50 type recruits probably wouldn't kill it either.
Delaware State 29 Kean 25 with 4:33 left in the first half.
College of Biblical Studies travels to Houston Christian. Tip at 7
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 20, 2025, 06:39:02 PMDelaware State 29 Kean 25 with 4:33 left in the first half.
College of Biblical Studies travels to Houston Christian. Tip at 7
The College of Biblical Studies is coached by Michael Young of Phi Slama Jama fame. It bears watching.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 20, 2025, 06:39:02 PMDelaware State 29 Kean 25 with 4:33 left in the first half.
College of Biblical Studies travels to Houston Christian. Tip at 7
I only care of Indiana, Maryland, or Dayton are close with low majors. Please alert me with this news!
The court in the Bahamas is completely unacceptable. I remember our guys slipping last year there.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 20, 2025, 06:39:02 PMCollege of Biblical Studies travels to Houston Christian. Tip at 7
Is it just me, or would this game be more satisfying if played in a church hall with a carpeted floor?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 20, 2025, 07:25:08 PMIs it just me, or would this game be more satisfying if played in a church hall with a carpeted floor?
I agree with this analysis
Get to ESPN+, Kean and Delaware State are tied at 64 with 1:42 left
Delaware State wins 66-64
Thought I'd tune in to catch the end of regulation for USC vs Troy. Game ended up coming down to a 3OT buzzer beater from deep. Absolutely insane game.
Troy's offense also looks so much better than Marquette's it's unreal. Wouldn't be surprised if they bounce someone in the first round of March.
...from 2.5 years ago:
Quote from: Jay Bee on June 28, 2023, 11:57:11 AMPs- Terrence brown, FDU. Could make big noise in the future
Now he's playing in the Big 12 and is a top 5 scorer nationally. Playing 80% minutes, some stats: ORtg of 123.1 on Usage of 32%; eFG% of 53.0% is low due to 1/15 3FG start in first four games, but is 7/13 in last two; 23% assist rate; sub-9% turnover rate; 2.8% stl with 1.9 FC/40; 56% FTrate.
Plays on a bad team (Utah) but is super fun to watch. Will push his team to an upset(s) in the Big 12 this year.. you shall see highlights, and can say, 'oh that's another kid Jay Bee was talking about before bro played a college game'
Given that we're not gonna win another game this season, it's OK to root for the Weasels to get their teeth kicked in today, right?
Quote from: MU82 on November 21, 2025, 03:14:20 PMGiven that we're not gonna win another game this season, it's OK to root for the Weasels to get their teeth kicked in today, right?
Yes for two hours, we shall stand with the mormons and cheer for them to defeat the morons.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 21, 2025, 03:15:46 PMYes for two hours, we shall stand with the mormons and cheer for them to defeat the morons.
I hope you are wearing your magic Mormon underwear for the game. I'm wearing mine in solidarity with the Mormons.
The Weasel motto: If you suck at basketball, do some flopping.
Nice. Just checked the BYU/Weasel score.
Richie Saunders is absolutely awesome. So controlled, such a smooth operator, finding loose balls. We need to find our Richie Saunders. Just an awesome college basketball player.
Badgers finally play a good team and get smoked. Its almost like they arent very good, just like a lot of us thought.
Quote from: JTJ3 on November 21, 2025, 04:55:39 PMBadgers finally play a good team and get smoked. Its almost like they arent very good, just like a lot of us thought.
They'll be fine. BYU is very good and might be an offensive juggernaut this year. Wisconsin should be fine offensively (they can make shots which is helpful) but I don't think they'll be confused by anyone as a very good defensive team.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 21, 2025, 05:00:25 PMThey'll be fine. BYU is very good and might be an offensive juggernaut this year. Wisconsin should be fine offensively (they can make shots which is helpful) but I don't think they'll be confused by anyone as a very good defensive team.
Sure. But as JTJ3 said, it is funny that they finally play someone better than the Sisters of the Poor and they lose by 644 points. Breaks my heart!
still makes one's day to see Bucky get smoked... at least for those that have Peacock...
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 21, 2025, 05:00:25 PMThey'll be fine. BYU is very good and might be an offensive juggernaut this year. Wisconsin should be fine offensively (they can make shots which is helpful) but I don't think they'll be confused by anyone as a very good defensive team.
Quote from: MU82 on November 21, 2025, 05:06:04 PMSure. But as JTJ3 said, it is funny that they finally play someone better than the Sisters of the Poor and they lose by 644 points. Breaks my heart!
Oh, don't get me wrong. It's a nice afternoon bonus
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 21, 2025, 05:07:19 PMOh, don't get me wrong. It's a nice afternoon bonus
That BYU put the game out of reach while the potential #1 overall draft pick was sitting on the bench for 10 minutes made it even nicer.
I also got a kick out of BYU dunking on the Weasels in the final seconds instead of just holding the ball and letting the clock run out.
BYU looked fantastic. Was surprised the spread was only 5 or so (I know BYU was missing a guy or two), but they easily made road kill out of the badgers.
Quote from: MU82 on November 21, 2025, 05:06:04 PMSure. But as JTJ3 said, it is funny that they finally play someone better than the Sisters of the Poor and they lose by 644 points. Breaks my heart!
Perhaps we could exchange DMs regarding your understanding of basic math. I hope my pointing this out does not embarrass you, but I have noticed that frequently you have just a
slight tendency to exaggerate numbers. For example, Wisconsin lost by 28 points. How did you calculate that they lost by 644 points? And what is a "Bazillion?"
I look forward to your DM on this matter.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 21, 2025, 05:28:06 PMPerhaps we could exchange DMs regarding your understanding of basic math. I hope my pointing this out does not embarrass you, but I have noticed that frequently you have just a slight tendency to exaggerate numbers. For example, Wisconsin lost by 28 points. How did you calculate that they lost by 644 points? And what is a "Bazillion?"
I look forward to your DM on this matter.
28 times a bazillion = 644. Duh!
Now go DM yourself!!
BYU... horrible at keg stands & pullin br0ads, but a helluva bball team
my favorite post from the Buckyville board (yes, i like to read their board after losses).
2:37 PM - Today#64
Not much diversity in the BYU crowd...that's for sure
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 21, 2025, 06:52:59 PMmy favorite post from the Buckyville board (yes, i like to read their board after losses).
2:37 PM - Today#64
Not much diversity in the BYU crowd...that's for sure
Nothing photoshop can't fix!
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 21, 2025, 06:52:59 PMmy favorite post from the Buckyville board (yes, i like to read their board after losses).
2:37 PM - Today#64
Not much diversity in the BYU crowd...that's for sure
Talk about the pot calling the kettle white.
B
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 21, 2025, 05:20:13 PMBYU looked fantastic. Was surprised the spread was only 5 or so (I know BYU was missing a guy or two), but they easily made road kill out of the badgers.
BYU covered
Shoukd be an interesting contrast between TTU and Purduem.
Nolan Minessale w a buzzer beater for St Thomas. Shaka lets him out of our backyard and now our equal, St Thomas, and he are excelling. fml
(ps-they beat n'n colorado lol. But I do cheer for St. Thomas)
Purdue is so well coached. I'm not sure they have an NBA player. I suppose the 7'4 guy had a chance.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 21, 2025, 09:12:36 PMNolan Minessale w a buzzer beater for St Thomas. Shaka lets him out of our backyard and now our equal, St Thomas, and he are excelling. fml
(ps-they beat n'n colorado lol. But I do cheer for St. Thomas)
The game cut out on me on ESPN+ with a minute to go. Didn't realize they start kids from Whitnall, Pewaukee and Marquette HS.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 21, 2025, 09:33:51 PMPurdue is so well coached. I'm not sure they have an NBA player. I suppose the 7'4 guy had a chance.
Purdue making sure that we're aware they can have bad nights, and regular nights.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 21, 2025, 09:41:29 PMPurdue making sure that we're aware they can have bad nights, and regular nights.
Purdue has a balanced roster. Their physicality inside is quite worrisome among other things.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 21, 2025, 10:02:47 PMPurdue has a balanced roster. Their physicality inside is quite worrisome among other things.
Yeah, but they brought in one transfer, their second in three seasons. They'll never win anything building a roster that way.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 21, 2025, 10:15:10 PMone transfer
Two this year, no? Certainly ruined the relationships regardless.
Edit: Cluff & Murphy
Bet Purdue's Moms Club ain't about sheeeit!
Tons of fun games yesterday. BYU/Bucky, watching how incredible Purdue was, Xavier/Georgia, Nebraska/K-State...
Really makes me miss MTEs already. Maybe Baha Mar, Greenbrier, and Rady aren't as exciting as the MTEs of the past, but I'd love to see us get back into the MTE game just because it's something to play for. One-off non-con games just don't have the same appeal that a tournament does.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 21, 2025, 11:42:52 PMTwo this year, no? Certainly ruined the relationships regardless.
Edit: Cluff & Murphy
Yeah, you're right. Two this year three in three years. Purdue fans must be ashamed.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 22, 2025, 07:19:21 AMTons of fun games yesterday. BYU/Bucky, watching how incredible Purdue was, Xavier/Georgia, Nebraska/K-State...
Really makes me miss MTEs already. Maybe Baha Mar, Greenbrier, and Rady aren't as exciting as the MTEs of the past, but I'd love to see us get back into the MTE game just because it's something to play for. One-off non-con games just don't have the same appeal that a tournament does.
Agree. We were thinking of going to the MTE that used to be in St. Thomas if MU was invited but I'm guessing that ended.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on November 22, 2025, 09:01:32 AMAgree. We were thinking of going to the MTE that used to be in St. Thomas if MU was invited but I'm guessing that ended.
The Paradise Jam kicked off yesterday, but the field wasn't great. Green Bay, Yale, UMass, Charleston, Evansville, Oregon State, Iona, & Akron.
I wouldn't even care if the field was mediocre, those events are still fun.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 22, 2025, 07:19:21 AMTons of fun games yesterday. BYU/Bucky, watching how incredible Purdue was, Xavier/Georgia, Nebraska/K-State...
Really makes me miss MTEs already. Maybe Baha Mar, Greenbrier, and Rady aren't as exciting as the MTEs of the past, but I'd love to see us get back into the MTE game just because it's something to play for. One-off non-con games just don't have the same appeal that a tournament does.
Agree 100%.
Oklahoma leads 0-6 Alcorn State by just 8 with 9 minutes left.
Both Oklahoma and Marquette are limping into their matchup in Chicago on Friday.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 23, 2025, 02:36:54 PMOklahoma leads 0-6 Alcorn State by just 8 with 9 minutes left.
Both Oklahoma and Marquette are limping into their matchup in Chicago on Friday.
We are underdogs
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 23, 2025, 02:36:54 PMOklahoma leads 0-6 Alcorn State by just 8 with 9 minutes left.
Both Oklahoma and Marquette are limping into their matchup in Chicago on Friday.
Moser = tranferpalooza
Shaka = recruitretainapalooza
I guess we'll get to see whose failed method is the bigger failure.
Quote from: MU82 on November 23, 2025, 05:39:32 PMMoser = tranferpalooza
Shaka = recruitretainapalooza
I guess we'll get to see whose failed method is the bigger failure.
Shaka's. He can't develop players and he can't win with his own players. Didn't even want Kolek and did wrong by Stevie, Jop, and Kam.
It goes out saying that we need to beat Oklahoma.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 23, 2025, 06:26:19 PMIt goes out saying that we need to beat Oklahoma.
Nice going Muggsy! You jinxed us when you said that the Dayton game would be over at the half. Now "it goes (with)out saying...?" If we lose, it's all your fault.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 23, 2025, 06:26:19 PMIt goes out saying that we need to beat Oklahoma.
It apparently goes without saying "without."
Quote from: MU82 on November 23, 2025, 06:34:03 PMIt apparently goes without saying "without."
Touche. But you get my drift.
Feel When Shaka arrived UCONN Creighton and Marquette were the strongest Programs in the Big East but feel that has changed since the ACC wanted to move their Tournament to Madison Square Garden and Saint John's has a deal with Madison Square Garden is my understanding. Yes Pitino and NIL has helped Saint John's but feel SJ's deal with MSG helps make SJ a strong program also.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on November 23, 2025, 10:50:08 PMFeel When Shaka arrived UCONN Creighton and Marquette were the strongest Programs in the Big East but feel that has changed since the ACC wanted to move their Tournament to Madison Square Garden and Saint John's has a deal with Madison Square Garden is my understanding. Yes Pitino and NIL has helped Saint John's but feel SJ's deal with MSG helps make SJ a strong program also.
You forgot about Nova.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 23, 2025, 06:33:01 PMNice going Muggsy! You jinxed us when you said that the Dayton game would be over at the half. Now "it goes (with)out saying...?" If we lose, it's all your fault.
I never stated the "Dayton game would be over at the half". Stop conjuring things fron thin air and projecting your bias towards diminutive citizens.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 23, 2025, 06:26:19 PMIt goes out saying that we need to beat Oklahoma.
Here you go again, MU is underdog and manatees suck
Pacific is mollywhomping Stony Brook in early Monday action
Tennessee is putting Rutgers through a wood chipper. Whatever momentum Steve Pikiell had is gone in Piscataway.
https://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1993037233004462095?t=ZjpxyQtp4jy86a0kjRQsjQ&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 24, 2025, 01:48:41 PMhttps://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1993037233004462095?t=ZjpxyQtp4jy86a0kjRQsjQ&s=19
Jim Boeheim is already pushing for the field to be expanded to 64.
This Players ERA event and all of the big money payouts involved provide another step toward me losing interest in college basketball.
I'd like for Marquette to play in the event, and it would be fun to attend.
Quote from: wisblue on November 24, 2025, 04:51:56 PMThis Players ERA event and all of the big money payouts involved provide another step toward me losing interest in college basketball.
We don't need you
It's quite depressing to watch some of the top tier teams this season. We're nowhere near these ball clubs.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2025, 09:55:16 PMIt's quite depressing to watch sone of the top tier teams this season. We're nowhere near these ball clubs.
Manatees are very depressing creatures
Quote from: MU82 on November 24, 2025, 05:05:44 PMI'd like for Marquette to play in the event, and it would be fun to attend.
they have been invited but turned it down.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 25, 2025, 11:47:50 AMthey have been invited but turned it down.
That's an insane decision.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 25, 2025, 11:47:50 AMthey have been invited but turned it down.
Is this confirmed?
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 25, 2025, 11:47:50 AMthey have been invited but turned it down.
Maybe I'm thinking about this wrong, but why would a school turn this down. Isn't this extra NIL dollars that don't come from the school's pocket? Insane indeed.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 25, 2025, 12:04:46 PMIs this confirmed?
I asked a friend who works for Players Era when MU was getting invited (and to stop inviting other BE teams over MU, specifically mentioning Creighton), and his response was the MU was one of his first calls but it "wasn't in their interest."
He also said the 26 through 28 fields were almost full (this was in August), but he hoped MU would change its mind. That said, with the tournament expanding, perhaps there will be a spot for MU if they change their mind.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 25, 2025, 12:56:42 PMI asked a friend who works for Players Era when MU was getting invited (and to stop inviting other BE teams over MU, specifically mentioning Creighton), and his response was the MU was one of his first calls but it "wasn't in their interest."
He also said the 26 through 28 fields were almost full (this was in August), but he hoped MU would change its mind. That said, with the tournament expanding, perhaps there will be a spot for MU if they change their mind.
Ouch
Doesn't make sense. Maybe one of our intrepid bloggers can ask Broeker about this.
It seems like being a regular participant in the Players Era Festival would be a great recruiting opportunity with all the NIL potential for the players, to say nothing of the fun it would be for the fan base. What kind of holier than thou program is Shaka running where MU isn't interested in this? I know the Milwaukee media is one of the softest out there, but I feel like that'd be a great question for him at a press conference in the near future.
Gonzaga is scoring at will vs Maryland.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2025, 08:58:37 PMGonzaga is scoring at will vs Maryland.
Yes, MU sucks
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 25, 2025, 09:04:51 PMYes, MU sucks
We're light-years from being competitive. This is beyond troubling and upsetting.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2025, 09:09:48 PMWe're light-years from being competitive. This is beyond troubling and upsetting.
Join the coach search!
#17 Tennessee takes down #3 Houston, 76-73.
Pearl Jr. loses 102-72 to Michigan. Daddy cannot be happy about that.
The format of this tournament is dumb.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2025, 10:12:23 PMThe format of this tournament is dumb.
Like manatees?
Buzz not helping MU's cause
Gonzaga looks like they'll hold on to beat Maryland.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2025, 10:30:59 PMGonzaga looks like they'll hold on to beat Maryland.
LOL, just like a manatee
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2025, 10:14:37 PMManatees have no vices.
They dent the propellers on boats.
https://substack.com/home/post/p-179988007
I'm certainly no lawyer, nor am I in a position to confirm or deny the accuracy of a substack "article" that uses hyperbole that would even make Wases blush, but if this is true, I could certainly understand why there may be hesitancy from anyone who reads the fine print regarding the Players Era.
Quote from: Its DJOver on November 26, 2025, 10:36:10 AMhttps://substack.com/home/post/p-179988007
I'm certainly no lawyer, nor am I in a position to confirm or deny the accuracy of a substack "article" that uses hyperbole that would even make Wases blush, but if this is true, I could certainly understand why there may be hesitancy from anyone who reads the fine print regarding the Players Era.
Shaka's program is too holy for this anyway. They (evidently) called Marquette before programs like Duke, Purdue, Kansas, UNC, etc. but Shaka is above it all.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2025, 10:30:59 PMGonzaga looks like they'll hold on to beat Maryland.
that was a close one considering I took GU plus 38.5.
GU/Michigan should be an excellent game.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 25, 2025, 12:56:42 PMI asked a friend who works for Players Era when MU was getting invited (and to stop inviting other BE teams over MU, specifically mentioning Creighton), and his response was the MU was one of his first calls but it "wasn't in their interest."
He also said the 26 through 28 fields were almost full (this was in August), but he hoped MU would change its mind. That said, with the tournament expanding, perhaps there will be a spot for MU if they change their mind.
More negative allegations about MU from Chicos that cannot be verified. Dude is weirder than his favorite MU coach of all time, Buzz Williams.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on November 26, 2025, 01:33:40 PMMore negative allegations about MU from Chicos that cannot be verified. Dude is weirder than his favorite MU coach of all time, Buzz Williams.
Anonymous garbage.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on November 26, 2025, 01:33:40 PMMore negative allegations about MU from Chicos that cannot be verified. Dude is weirder than his favorite MU coach of all time, Buzz Williams.
Well, it seems there are two options here.
Either:
1) As Billy suggests, MU has chosen not to participate in the tournament.
2) Tournament organizers have decided the Marquette program is not worthy of an invite.
Which way are you leaning?
Quote from: Pakuni on November 26, 2025, 03:17:56 PMWell, it seems there are two options here.
Either:
1) As Billy suggests, MU has chosen not to participate in the tournament.
2) Tournament organizers have decided the Marquette program is not worthy of an invite.
Which way are you leaning?
Given we weren't in the PK tournaments and are a Jordan Brand (Nike) team, seems like the former is more likely.
Shaka is probably above associating himself with Phil Knight stuff, too, though.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 26, 2025, 01:08:42 PMthat was a close one considering I took GU plus 38.5.
GU/Michigan should be an excellent game.
Maybe not.
Michigan is heading toward a total victory margin of about 110 points in its 3 games.
Quote from: wisblue on November 26, 2025, 10:26:04 PMMaybe not.
Michigan is heading toward a total victory margin of about 110 points in its 3 games.
Absolutely insane Michigan is up 40+ on any team, let alone #12 Gonzaga. UM looks lethal.
Has any team won a game by 35+ then lost the next game by 35+ like the Zags are about to do?
The Yahoo college bball site still has a story up captioned "Gonzaga has the roster to win its first national championship." Might be a good idea to delete it.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 25, 2025, 12:56:42 PMI asked a friend who works for Players Era when MU was getting invited (and to stop inviting other BE teams over MU, specifically mentioning Creighton), and his response was the MU was one of his first calls but it "wasn't in their interest."
He also said the 26 through 28 fields were almost full (this was in August), but he hoped MU would change its mind. That said, with the tournament expanding, perhaps there will be a spot for MU if they change their mind.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 25, 2025, 12:56:42 PMI asked a friend who works for Players Era when MU was getting invited (and to stop inviting other BE teams over MU, specifically mentioning Creighton), and his response was the MU was one of his first calls but it "wasn't in their interest."
He also said the 26 through 28 fields were almost full (this was in August), but he hoped MU would change its mind. That said, with the tournament expanding, perhaps there will be a spot for MU if they change their mind.
Careful - don't share information wade's can't google to confirm if true.
Quote from: panda on November 27, 2025, 09:07:28 AMCareful - don't share information wade's can't google to confirm if true.
Says the guy that just got owned by a physical therapist for pretending you can re-aggravate a torn ACL. Good thing Sean's new school has a great PT program.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 27, 2025, 09:32:41 AMSays the guy that just got owned by a physical therapist for pretending you can re-aggravate a torn ACL. Good thing Sean's new school has a great PT program.
"Owned" lol. You have zero clue what you're talking about.
Explain how I got owned
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 26, 2025, 10:34:46 PMAbsolutely insane Michigan is up 40+ on any team, let alone #12 Gonzaga. UM looks lethal.
Has any team won a game by 35+ then lost the next game by 35+ like the Zags are about to do?
Michigan...new coach (yr 2), utilizing all the recruiting tools available...it's only Nov., but F4 looking probable. Dusty May won't be confused with Helen Keller.
Quote from: panda on November 27, 2025, 09:07:28 AMCareful - don't share information wade's can't google to confirm if true.
Wades didn't go after me and accuse me of being Chicos for the post (which isn't an insult, Chicos is a friend), that was someone else. Wades logically responded to my post.
Quote from: Viper on November 27, 2025, 10:02:19 AMMichigan...new coach (yr 2), utilizing all the recruiting tools available...it's only Nov., but F4 looking probable. Dusty May won't be confused with Helen Keller.
Shaka's Year 2 at Marquette absolutely sucked. We couldn't win any NC games, we were never ranked, we finished 9th in the Big East exactly as opposing coaches (and some of Scoop) predicted, we got crushed in the first round of the BE tournament.
Quote from: Viper on November 27, 2025, 10:02:19 AMMichigan...new coach (yr 2), utilizing all the recruiting tools available...it's only Nov., but F4 looking probable. Dusty May won't be confused with Helen Keller.
OK. Now please explain how the cellar dwellers in the major conferences, "utilizing all the recruiting tools available", have not achieved the same results.
I'll make it easier for you. Totally disregard Marquette because Shaka is the
only coach not "utilizing all the recruiting tools available". That way you are comparing apples to apples without an anomaly messing up your explanation.
If Marquette was where Purdue and Michigan are or if Marquette finishes the season winless, nothing, nada, zip, zero would be
proven regarding the use of the portal. I think it is a fair guess that you are not a statistician.
Onepost gave the name Sherlock Holmes after I busted him for trying to sneak in a
major revision of one of his posts. Please humor me and use that name, because I really like it. You can call me Sherlock or Mr. Holmes. Either would be fine.
Heading out for our Thanksgiving dinner soon. Are you going to your BIL's house for yours?
San Francisco and Gerlufsen lost. Cross him off the list.
Quote from: MU82 on November 27, 2025, 10:51:04 AMShaka's Year 2 at Marquette absolutely sucked. We couldn't win any NC games, we were never ranked, we finished 9th in the Big East exactly as opposing coaches (and some of Scoop) predicted, we got crushed in the first round of the BE tournament.
Thanks to lawyers, the game has changed even since then, with unlimited transfers and revenue share, and Shaka is not utilizing that.
And, in that year, we got knocked out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament (and Dusty May led a 9 seed out of our bracket).
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 27, 2025, 07:04:31 PMThanks to lawyers, the game has changed even since then, with unlimited transfers and revenue share, and Shaka is not utilizing that.
And, in that year, we got knocked out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament (and Dusty May led a 9 seed out of our bracket).
Thanks Chicos
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 27, 2025, 07:04:31 PMThanks to lawyers, the game has changed even since then, with unlimited transfers and revenue share, and Shaka is not utilizing that.
And, in that year, we got knocked out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament (and Dusty May led a 9 seed out of our bracket).
So? That has nothing to do with either Viper's post or my post.
But it did give you the opportunity to make yet another "Shaka sucks" post, so congrats!
Arkansas taking Duke to the wire.
Quote from: MU82 on November 27, 2025, 09:10:49 PMSo? That has nothing to do with either Viper's post or my post.
But it did you the opportunity to make yet another "Shaka sucks" post, so congrats!
Chicos did start MUPOOP as a response to the other bloggers piece on Wojo and hiring of Shaka
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 27, 2025, 11:18:34 AMOK. Now please explain how the cellar dwellers in the major conferences, "utilizing all the recruiting tools available", have not achieved the same results.
I'll make it easier for you. Totally disregard Marquette because Shaka is the only coach not "utilizing all the recruiting tools available". That way you are comparing apples to apples without an anomaly messing up your explanation.
If Marquette was where Purdue and Michigan are or if Marquette finishes the season winless, nothing, nada, zip, zero would be proven regarding the use of the portal. I think it is a fair guess that you are not a statistician.
Onepost gave the name Sherlock Holmes after I busted him for trying to sneak in a major revision of one of his posts. Please humor me and use that name, because I really like it. You can call me Sherlock or Mr. Holmes. Either would be fine.
Heading out for our Thanksgiving dinner soon. Are you going to your BIL's house for yours?
...bad at math. My IRA's and other investments look great of late...using all the tools to financial wins, but yeah, the Helen Keller of math.
Quote from: MU82 on November 25, 2025, 01:06:05 PMDoesn't make sense. Maybe one of our intrepid bloggers can ask Broeker about this.
Most of the response I've gotten is that Marquette doesn't trust the long term funding model, which I think is a silly concern because if it all falls apart, there would be 31 teams in the same boat and choosing to not be part of an effective college basketball champion's league is a poor decision.
I think the bigger concern is that the PEF funding is largely going to the players, with the schools being required to buy tickets. I'm not sure the contract details of the original 8 to sign up, but the more recent 10 schools all were alloted tickets they had to pay for and could resell to their fans. If you sell them at a loss or aren't able to sell enough, you end up losing money on that part of the contract.
If Marquette was able to play for $1M for the athletics department, maybe they would make a different decision, but as it is the athletics department is getting paid to play Indiana and Oklahoma, and that guaranteed money seems to be more appealing than the risk of having to sell tickets & the main award money going to the players rather than the program.
Quote from: MU82 on November 27, 2025, 09:10:49 PMSo? That has nothing to do with either Viper's post or my post.
But it did give you the opportunity to make yet another "Shaka sucks" post, so congrats!
Dude, way too much drama in your posts lately. You're better and more knowledgable than this.
There was no "Shaka sucks" but it was a "Shaka needs to modernize" post. We can keep saying "yeah, but look at what he did in 2023" but the fact is the game has changed since then and 2023 finished in a disappointing fashion. 2023 might as well be the 70s when we were a "blue blood" with how MBB has evolved since then. Shaka isn't keeping up and seems more concerned with protecting his "RVG" brand (not UT-RGV. Go Vaqueros). It's slowly becoming the modern version of Bucky's old "our academic standards are too high."
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 28, 2025, 09:01:44 AMDude, way too much drama in your posts lately. You're better and more knowledgable than this.
There was no "Shaka sucks" but it was a "Shaka needs to modernize" post. We can keep saying "yeah, but look at what he did in 2023" but the fact is the game has changed since then and 2023 finished in a disappointing fashion. 2023 might as well be the 70s when we were a "blue blood" with how MBB has evolved since then. Shaka isn't keeping up and seems more concerned with protecting his "RVG" brand (not UT-RGV. Go Vaqueros). It's slowly becoming the modern version of Bucky's old "our academic standards are too high."
Thanks. Good post, but a little too much drama there, dude.
Ty to the Horned 🐸 🐸
Another big win for Gard. Getting it done, as usual.
Quote from: MU82 on November 28, 2025, 09:22:16 PMAnother big win for Gard. Getting it done, as usual.
But they paid Boyd more than they're willing to pay a quarterback, apparently. And another efficient 1/6 shooting night for their 6'10" portal addition.
Quote from: MU82 on November 28, 2025, 09:22:16 PMAnother big win for Gard. Getting it done, as usual.
Gard knows ball. Apparently Dayton doesn't suck either - gave BYU all they could handle last night.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on November 29, 2025, 09:39:54 AMGard knows ball. Apparently Dayton doesn't suck either - gave BYU all they could handle last night.
Hang the banner for Dayton
Quote from: Elonsmusk on November 29, 2025, 09:39:54 AMGard knows ball. Apparently Dayton doesn't suck either - gave BYU all they could handle last night.
I don't think Indiana, Dayton, or Oklahoma suck. They'll be competitive.
Maryland sucks though.
I guess Michigan has it going pretty well ...
No. 7 Michigan dominated the Players Era Festival with blowout victories over No. 21 Auburn (102-72) and No. 12 Gonzaga (101-61), making the Wolverines the first team in AP poll history (since 1948) to post consecutive 30-point wins against ranked opponents.
Michigan State announces $1 Billion initiative to upgrade athletic facilities
Not easy to compete these days.
Oklahoma beats Wake Forest by 18 tonight.
We should have beat Oklahoma. Wake Forest lost by just a point to each of Michigan and Texas Tech.
We are 1 real center away from being a competitive basketball team.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2025, 01:19:36 AMWe are 1 real center away from being a competitive basketball team.
It's easy to pile on Hamilton, but I think it's more than that. We have a defense predicated on turnovers, but when we turn up the perimeter pressure our half-court defense goes to crap. The fundamental premise of our defense is flawed. Offensively, our entire focus is on threes and shots at the rim, but we can't make contested threes to save our lives (and the frequency of contested shots will only go up in conference play) and are terrible at the rim.
The things we are supposed to be good at this team just isn't good enough to do. The perimeter defense isn't good enough at generating turnovers and recovering when they don't, the offensive players aren't good enough to make shots when give the opportunity. Even if we had scored on the final plays against Dayton and Oklahoma, the record might look better but the product on the court would be just as flawed.
If I'm going down my body language rabbit hole, I'm guessing someone did NOT get a slap of five last night.
https://x.com/SpiritBen/status/1996100446797398060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996100446797398060%7Ctwgr%5Eac247517e4982576ae7a25000ef28144aab91cce%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fgames-thread.40568%2Fpage-3 (https://x.com/SpiritBen/status/1996100446797398060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996100446797398060%7Ctwgr%5Eac247517e4982576ae7a25000ef28144aab91cce%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fgames-thread.40568%2Fpage-3)
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2025, 01:19:36 AMWe are 1 real center away from being a competitive basketball team.
Lol no we are not.
Zaide, James, and Stevens should be guys off the bench. Sean (even when healthy) isn't good.
That back court is dire. Even if james is better than we thought he would be.
Quote from: barfolomew on December 03, 2025, 10:09:34 AMhttps://x.com/SpiritBen/status/1996100446797398060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996100446797398060%7Ctwgr%5Eac247517e4982576ae7a25000ef28144aab91cce%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fgames-thread.40568%2Fpage-3 (https://x.com/SpiritBen/status/1996100446797398060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996100446797398060%7Ctwgr%5Eac247517e4982576ae7a25000ef28144aab91cce%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fgames-thread.40568%2Fpage-3)
AJ Storr the perfect example of people relate scoring to being a good basketball player.
Storr was never a "great" college basketball player. At his best he was the 4th best player on a wisconsin badgers team.
Quote from: jfp61 on December 03, 2025, 10:42:27 AMLol no we are not.
Zaide, James, and Stevens should be guys off the bench. Sean (even when healthy) isn't good.
That back court is dire. Even if james is better than we thought he would be.
James off the bench? He is a clear starter level guy and not even ten games into his career. What other freshman pgs have we had that have been ahead of him? Markus?
Quote from: Johnny B on December 03, 2025, 11:24:20 AMJames off the bench? He is a clear starter level guy and not even ten games into his career. What other freshman pgs have we had that have been ahead of him? Markus?
I think that's the issue. He's been great - for a freshman! Ideally the team would have an PG with a year or two in the system that exceeds his #s and NJ would come in as a backup for that person.
Ideally a lot would be different right now
Quote from: Johnny B on December 03, 2025, 11:33:00 AMIdeally a lot would be different right now
Agree!
From an outside conference perspective feel NIL is not helping our conference as much as SEC B10 B12 and even ACC.
From an inside conference and Program perspective. Feel Saint John's is a problem. SJU has become powerful and jumped Marquette. SJU has become better friends with UCONN than Marquette since SJU helps keep the BE Tourney in MSG and keeps other conferences out. SJU has a rich donor for NIL.
From a Marquette Team perspective Marquette is hurting itself with No Transfers and current roster which infusing next year with Tranfers would help.
Minnesota up 7 on Indiana with 6 mins to play. IU with 53 pts.
Not sure about the court storm in Minny....but okay.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2025, 08:13:37 PMNot sure about the court storm in Minny....but okay.
It's been a rough stretch for Goldy. I'll give them a pass on this one.
Minnesota needed Overtime to beat UWGB a few weeks ago and they beat Indiana by 9? My goodness we suck.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2025, 09:14:40 PMMinnesota needed Overtime to beat UWGB a few weeks ago and they beat Indiana by 9? My goodness we suck.
IU also scored 100 vs us but only 64 against Minny? :(
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2025, 09:14:40 PMMinnesota needed Overtime to beat UWGB a few weeks ago and they beat Indiana by 9? My goodness we suck.
Glad you cleared that up. I would have never guessed that from our game against Valpo last night.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 03, 2025, 09:23:27 PMGlad you cleared that up. I would have never guessed that from our game against Valpo last night.
Just talking through my shock after seeing that score lol
Quote from: jfp61 on December 03, 2025, 10:48:16 AMAJ Storr the perfect example of people relate scoring to being a good basketball player.
Storr was never a "great" college basketball player. At his best he was the 4th best player on a wisconsin badgers team.
Credit to Storr for going for the eclectic appetizer sampler platter of college campus experiences via the portal. East coast urban campus at SJU, big Midwest college town at UW, college town in the middle of nowhere at KU, now the quintessential southern college experience at Ole Miss. Don't live with regrets AJ!
Stuff like this is going to be hard to compete with.
https://x.com/i/status/1996958872519520426
Quote from: jfp61 on December 03, 2025, 10:42:27 AMLol no we are not.
Zaide, James, and Stevens should be guys off the bench. Sean (even when healthy) isn't good.
That back court is dire. Even if james is better than we thought he would be.
James and Stevens because they are freshman should be off the bench. But they have talent and should start on this team. No other options, which I think is your point.
If you think they are not good enough to be starters at some point in their careers, then MU is in real trouble.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 05, 2025, 10:44:52 AMStuff like this is going to be hard to compete with.
https://x.com/i/status/1996958872519520426
You're confused. $20m per year to spend on players. Plus they have a football team. And that money is going to the athletic department. It can be disbursed as it sees fit.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on December 05, 2025, 10:54:51 AMYou're confused. $20m per year to spend on players. Plus they have a football team. And that money is going to the athletic department. It can be disbursed as it sees fit.
Exactly.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on December 05, 2025, 10:54:51 AMYou're confused. $20m per year to spend on players. Plus they have a football team. And that money is going to the athletic department. It can be disbursed as it sees fit.
In the new era of college sports, fundraising is becoming increasingly paramount for athletic departments. As buyouts, facilities arm races, NIL war chests, coaching staff pools, and fan experience initiatives keep costing more money, schools are starting to see a cash crunch across the board. To that point, Michigan State received a significant boost in its funding landscape.
On Friday, December 5th, the university announced a $401M donation from Acrisure CEO Greg Williams, with $290M going towards MSU Athletics. Per the press release, another $100M will be going towards MSU's Spartan VenturesRegardless of how it is used, access to that kind of money still seems hard to compete with.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 05, 2025, 11:17:42 AMIn the new era of college sports, fundraising is becoming increasingly paramount for athletic departments. As buyouts, facilities arm races, NIL war chests, coaching staff pools, and fan experience initiatives keep costing more money, schools are starting to see a cash crunch across the board. To that point, Michigan State received a significant boost in its funding landscape.
On Friday, December 5th, the university announced a $401M donation from Acrisure CEO Greg Williams, with $290M going towards MSU Athletics. Per the press release, another $100M will be going towards MSU's Spartan Ventures
Regardless of how it is used, access to that kind of money still seems hard to compete with.
Our football team is effed.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 05, 2025, 11:17:42 AMIn the new era of college sports, fundraising is becoming increasingly paramount for athletic departments. As buyouts, facilities arm races, NIL war chests, coaching staff pools, and fan experience initiatives keep costing more money, schools are starting to see a cash crunch across the board. To that point, Michigan State received a significant boost in its funding landscape.
On Friday, December 5th, the university announced a $401M donation from Acrisure CEO Greg Williams, with $290M going towards MSU Athletics. Per the press release, another $100M will be going towards MSU's Spartan Ventures
Regardless of how it is used, access to that kind of money still seems hard to compete with.
So you agree, you don't understand.
It's a 🦣 day for college hoops. Gonzaga absolutely obliterated Kentucky last night btw.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 06, 2025, 08:19:29 AMIt's a 🦣 day for college hoops. Gonzaga absolutely obliterated Kentucky last night btw.
X won their in state rivalry game last night.
Creighton gets their shot tomorrow against Big 18 in state rival.
Iowa St. outplayed Purdue in the 1H.
Purdue is getting popped in the mouth a bit by Iowa State in Mackey.
Just in time for us to play them.
Iowa State up 27 now at Purdue
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 06, 2025, 08:19:29 AMIt's a 🦣 day for college hoops. Gonzaga absolutely obliterated Kentucky last night btw.
Gonzaga beat UK by 35. Does that mean Michigan is 75 points better than Kentucky.
Mich St/Duke in a 2 pt game with 5 mins left.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 06, 2025, 12:21:44 PMPurdue is getting popped in the mouth a bit by Iowa State in Mackey.
Just in time for us to play them.
Iowa St looks scary. For a team whose head coach started at the same as Shaka, the talent level could not be more different from us.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 06, 2025, 12:54:51 PMIowa St looks scary. For a team whose head coach started at the same as Shaka, the talent level could not be more different from us.
Do they have a sure pro?
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 06, 2025, 12:56:15 PMDo they have a sure pro?
If you mean NBA talent, Momcilovic is projected to be a first round pick. And they have at least two others on their roster who could get drafted too.
Edit: I should've checked my sources rather than trust Gemini. Pardon my eye test bias. Momcilovic is projected to be a second round pick per NBA Draft Room (for whatever that's worth).
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 06, 2025, 01:21:11 PMIf you mean NBA talent, Momcilovic is projected to be a first round pick. And they have at least two others on their roster who could get drafted too.
Okay. Ty.
Iowa up 14 on Buzz.
Oklahoma was blown out by Arizona St. last night btw.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 07, 2025, 02:15:18 PMOklahoma was blown out by Arizona St. last night btw.
Oklahoma had a free throw before the opening tip and missed it. A sign things were going to go south from the jump.
https://x.com/i/status/1997506029693911346
Our best win right now is Valpo. Iowa also 🪓 ⚒️ Maryland yesterday.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 06, 2025, 01:21:11 PMIf you mean NBA talent, Momcilovic is projected to be a first round pick.
by who?
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 06, 2025, 12:54:51 PMIowa St looks scary. For a team whose head coach started at the same as Shaka, the talent level could not be more different from us.
And what does this tell us ?
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on December 02, 2025, 12:44:45 PMMichigan State announces $1 Billion initiative to upgrade athletic facilities
Not easy to compete these days.
And the 300 million dollar donation to Kansas may be in part why the top JUCO Defensive Lineman in the nation decommitted from WI and is going to Kansas next year.
Wow. Clemson up 43-22 on BYU at the half.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 09, 2025, 06:30:36 PMWow. Clemson up 43-22 on BYU at the half.
they outscored BYU 21-0 in the final 6:43 of the first half.
Michigan looks unreal. Up by 30 at the half against Villanova.
They're on pace to win their fifth consecutive game by 30+ points — all of those being against high-majors...
And if they win this by 40, it'll be the fourth time in the same stretch. Insane.
Clemson has 9 pts in the 2H in 13 mins.
Dybantsa is the #1 pick. He can do it all.
Indiana taking out the frustration of two straight losses on Penn State. Wilkerson went for 44.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 09, 2025, 09:53:32 PMIndiana taking out the frustration of two straight losses on Penn State. Wilkerson went for 44.
But Penn State has transfers!
Quote from: wadesworld on December 09, 2025, 09:54:52 PMBut Penn State has transfers!
I'm in your corner, we need to make guys sit 2 or 3 years if they dare to transfer. Better to ban it outright.
Quote from: panda on December 09, 2025, 09:57:58 PMAnd we have rgv.
RGV is RPV this year.
Relationships. Plateau. VictoryAgainstMidMajors
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 09, 2025, 07:55:20 PMDybantsa is the #1 pick. He can do it all.
Incredible BYU Comeback 45-21 over Clemson in the 2nd half and BYU wins on a 3 at the Buzzer 67-64 take note Marquette. And UCONN hangs ON to beat Florida 77-73
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on December 09, 2025, 10:42:23 PMIncredible BYU Comeback 45-21 over Clemson in the 2nd half and BYU wins on a 3 at the Buzzer 67-64 take note Marquette. And UCONN hangs ON to beat Florida 77-73
Mullins had like 5 fouls in 6 mins but yiu can tell the kid is good. Florida misses their guards fron last year but are still very dangerous. Even with a 5-4 start.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 09, 2025, 07:55:20 PMDybantsa is the #1 pick. He can do it all.
Boozer, Peterson, and Dybantsa are all worthy of the #1 pick. It's like having Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham, and Cooper Flagg all in the same draft.
Purdue up 30 on Minny. This could help us Saturday? :)
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 10, 2025, 07:34:35 PMPurdue up 30 on Minny. This could help us Saturday? :)
It was a 3 point game at half and i bet the farm on Purdue -18.5. Crazy run to start the second half.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 10, 2025, 07:37:05 PMIt was a 3 point game at half and i bet the farm on Purdue -18.5. Crazy run to start the second half.
Reminds me of what MU used to do to teams in the second half of games many times during Shaka's tenure.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on December 10, 2025, 08:24:05 PMReminds me of what MU used to do to teams in the second half of games many times during Shaka's tenure.
Those were the days!
Nebraska up 16 at the half vs the Weasels. Normally I would be elated, but it's not lessening my depression over MU hoops and our catastrophic issues. :(
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 10, 2025, 08:59:23 PMNebraska up 16 at the half vs the Weasels. Normally I would be elated, but it's not lessening my depression over MU hoops and pur catastrophic issues. :(
Agree and Wisconsin is shooting 4/19 from 3 against Nebraska. Against Marquette Wisconsin shot 14/33 from 3.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on December 10, 2025, 09:01:57 PMAgree and Wisconsin is shooting 4/19 from 3 against Nebraska. Against Marquette Wisconsin shot 14/33 from 3.
The thought that Nebraska is vastly superior right now to MU is extremely upsetting. Just sayin...
And there is absolutely zero excuses that we do not have players that can shoot at all.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 10, 2025, 09:10:53 PMThe thought that Nebraska is vastly superior right now to MU is extremely upsetting. Just sayin...
And playing much smarter - they're chasing over screens to keep Blackwell from getting open looks. And they have beautiful ball movement on offense.
This UW team isn't good. Shaka called Blackwell an NBA player after our game and he's now 1-8. I think maybe we just don't have a defense.
Everybody seems to have their best offensive night against us. Doesn't matter who it is.
Sam Hoiberg is running roughshod right now on Bucky. Take a few minutes to ponder this fact.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 10, 2025, 09:27:10 PMThis UW team isn't good. Shaka called Blackwell an NBA player after our game and he's now 1-8. I think maybe we just don't have a defense.
Everybody seems to have their best offensive night against us. Doesn't matter who it is.
Make that 1-10.
30 pt lead for Nebraska. They're literally scoring at will.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 10, 2025, 09:39:24 PM30 pt lead for Nebraska. They're literally scoring at will.
This UW team isn't good. That Maryland team wasn't good. Oklahoma isn't good. Dayton isn't good. Indiana is ok.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 10, 2025, 09:41:02 PMThis UW team isn't good. That Maryland team wasn't good. Oklahoma isn't good. Dayton isn't good. Indiana is ok.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
And
Yes
But when I stated that Whisky wasn't "explosive" Blue responded as if they were OKC. Perhaps they're not?
Yah ... every day I feel worse about MU, and this train wreck of a season.
UW is a 10 or 11 seed ( or worse ), and
will be middle of the pack in B10. Yet they destroyed MU. They embarrassed us from start to finish... it was not ever a game. Wow .... But, Shaka believes in growth ::)
I'd rather he believed in shooters.
Quote from: Mu8891 on December 10, 2025, 09:43:50 PMYah ... every day I feel worse about MU, and this train wreck of a season.
UW is a 10 or 11 seed ( or worse ), and
will be middle of the pack in B10. Yet they destroyed MU. They embarrassed us from start to finish... it was not ever a game. Wow .... But, Shaka believes in growth ::)
I'd rather he believed in shooters.
Thankfully every day we are closer to the end of this season.
I still hold out hope that we can see some guys grow up. Maybe start off Big East play hot and give themselves something to play for the rest of the way. And by something to play for, I mean a respectable standing in the Big East.
Hopefully they find something positive.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 10, 2025, 09:47:55 PMThankfully every day we are closer to the end of this season.
I still hold out hope that we can see some guys grow up. Maybe start off Big East play hot and give themselves something to play for the rest of the way. And by something to play for, I mean a respectable standing in the Big East.
Hopefully they find something positive.
I would shake things up if I was Shaka. I'm not saying it would result in more wins, or change this complete debacle, but we need to have an idea if some of our young players will contribute next season.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 10, 2025, 09:51:20 PMI would shake things up if I was Shaka. I'm not saying it would result in more wins, or change this conplete debacle, but we need to have an idea if some of our young players will contribute next season.
He sort of already did that by starting Stevens, and it worked!
Hopefully Parham replaced Hamilton next and Clark eats into the minutes Hamilton has left.
Oof. What would it take for Weasel Land to show Gard the door in March?
Quote from: MU82 on December 10, 2025, 10:02:54 PMOof. What would it take for Weasel Land to show Gard the door in March?
If he doesn't already know where the door is, it would be rude to wait until March to show him!
22% on 3s, but they kept chucking. Doesn't Gard have them work on anything else in practice?
After this year Gard will have 3 tourney wins in 9 years. Paul Chryst was fired despite being way more successful. Will be interesting to see what happens, considering they're pumping all the money into football and not basketball over there.
Unfortunately I don't think our talent is that far off of UW or Oklahoma. We are just much worse situationally in game.
Nebraska just throttled UW but only beat Oklahoma by 6. We should have run Oklahoma out of the gym when we had our chance but we choked and lost a close one, but yet somehow got throttled by UW.
Talent is similar. Execution and in game awareness is way worse, and that's a major issue, not a silver lining.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 10, 2025, 10:28:16 PMUnfortunately I don't think our talent is that far off of UW or Oklahoma. We are just much worse situationally in game.
Nebraska just throttled UW but only beat Oklahoma by 6. We should have run Oklahoma out of the gym when we had our chance but we choked and lost a close one, but yet somehow got throttled by UW.
Talent is similar. Execution and in game awareness is way worse, and that's a major issue, not a silver lining.
I think there's a significant disparity in shooting.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 10, 2025, 10:33:14 PMI think there's a significant disparity in shooting.
As shooters tonight, the Weasels channeled their inner Marquette. I blame Gard.
Quote from: MU82 on December 10, 2025, 10:38:15 PMAs shooters tonight, the Weasels channeled their inner Marquette. I blame Gard.
They were guarded but they're capable of making them. We don't seem to have that ability. I think we're one of the worst shooting teams among high-majors.
Oklahoma was up like 15 on Nebraska before the corn people woke up. That final score is misleading.
College athletics have done nothing if not prove the transitive property to be accurate.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 10, 2025, 11:00:13 PMThey were guarded but they're capable of making them. We don't seem to have that ability. I think we're one of the worst shooting teams among high-majors.
All those big bodies, yet they just kept chucking. Nice coaching.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 10, 2025, 10:06:58 PMIf he doesn't already know where the door is, it would be rude to wait until March to show him!
shaka to that same door?
Quote from: Viper on December 11, 2025, 09:23:16 AMshaka to that same door?
Sure. Shaka is the worst. Especially because of his .200 winning percentage against RED. He's gotta go.
Stirtz began his career at a D2 school? The kid has a lot of game.
Iowa St. is relentless defensively.
We are getting dangerously close to being projected less wins than the UWGB Phoenix this year.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 11, 2025, 08:56:00 PMWe are getting dangerously close to being projected less wins than the UWGB Phoenix this year.
Scratch that. Torvik has UWGB projected 13 wins. Marquette projected 12.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 11, 2025, 08:57:42 PMScratch that. Torvik has UWGB projected 13 wins. Marquette projected 12.
Who cares? Kind of beating a dead horse a bit. We know Marquette is bad. Very bad 8-)
Quote from: Johnny B on December 11, 2025, 09:03:46 PMWho cares? Kind of beating a dead horse a bit. We know Marquette is bad. Very bad 8-)
I certainly care.
Being the least successful team in the state in any given year is a bad thing. Very bad.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 11, 2025, 08:57:42 PMScratch that. Torvik has UWGB projected 13 wins. Marquette projected 12.
Shaka should check and see if his AmEx is still in his wallet.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 11, 2025, 09:05:05 PMI certainly care.
Being the least successful team in the state in any given year is a bad thing. Very bad.
You worry a lot. And about a lot of completely irrelevant things.
Only someone who knows precious little about college basketball would look at the records of a Horizon League team and a Big East team and proclaim the Horizon team "better" because it finished with one more win.
Forget the competition each team plays. The team with one more win is always better.
That's why the NCAA Tournament selection committee always chooses Horizon League teams with 20 wins over Big 12 and Big Ten teams with 19 wins.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 11, 2025, 11:08:44 PMYou worry a lot. And about a lot of completely irrelevant things.
You worry a lot (more) about what I worry about.
This Marquette roster would finish with at least 20 wins, probably 25, if it was in the Horizon League. Green Bay sucks and so does the Horizon League.
Quote from: JTJ3 on December 12, 2025, 08:15:15 AMThis Marquette roster would finish with at least 20 wins, probably 25, if it was in the Horizon League. Green Bay sucks and so does the Horizon League.
Buddy we almost lost to valpo at home
Quote from: panda on December 12, 2025, 08:25:20 AMBuddy we almost lost to valpo at home
We'd be 5th in the NET in the Horizon League at this moment in time.
Sandwiched right between Robert Morris and Northern Kentucky...but everything is fine, 🐼.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 12, 2025, 09:06:08 AMWe'd be 5th in the NET in the Horizon League at this moment in time.
Sandwiched right between Robert Morris and Northern Kentucky...but everything is fine, 🐼.
The same ranking that has Georgia as a top 15 team and St. Mary's ahead of Houston and Texas Tech? St. Louis as a top 30 team? Akron at 41?
It's pretty early to be using the NET to determine which teams are better than other teams.
I'm old enough to remember what Valpo did to us at Fiserv, and there are 5 teams in the Horizon on par with or better than Valpo, whether you use current kenpom numbers or filtered T-Rank numbers.
But regardless, if our metric for success is "imagine how many wins we'd have in the Horizon" then by any measure the program is failing.
Big time dagger three from Nebraska to beat Illinois.
Quote from: JTJ3 on December 12, 2025, 08:15:15 AMThis Marquette roster would finish with at least 20 wins, probably 25, if it was in the Horizon League. Green Bay sucks and so does the Horizon League.
Handsome does MU.
College basketball is so good this year.
Kansas nc state was great. KU player hit like 7 straight 3s in 2 half and OT to win it for em
Indiana 4 - 21 from 3 against Kentucky
Indiana 14 - 28 from 3 against Marquette
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on December 13, 2025, 08:53:43 PMIndiana 4 - 21 from 3 against Kentucky
Indiana 14 - 28 from 3 against Marquette
No no, MU is a fine defensive team. ::)
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 13, 2025, 08:58:17 PMNo no, MU is a fine defensive team. ::)
lol Indiana is finished 4 - 24 from 3 against Kentucky
Again Indiana 14 - 28 from 3 against Marquette
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on December 13, 2025, 09:05:43 PMlol Indiana is now 4 - 24 from 3 against Kentucky
Smh. Gonzaga rolled Kentucky and drained 3's at a high percentage.
Maryland was up 9 against Michigan in the 2nd Half. Pharrell Williams got injured and Washington fouled out on a Technical and the game changed
Of the 6 teams that punked us, only Purdue is a certain tournament team.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on December 13, 2025, 09:10:49 PMMaryland was up 9 against Michigan in the 2nd Half. Pharrell Williams got injured and Washington fouled out on a Technical and the game changed
I don't know who Pharrell Williams is, but Maryland's Pharrell Payne got injured and yes downhill from there. Yet, when Payne went down against MU at home, with MU up 9, twelve minutes to go, Maryland went on and won.....
Side note: Michigan is loaded. Five portal guys in starting lineup, one who probably be a lottery pick and UNC last years starting point guard, Burger Boy Caudeu.
Quote from: nyg on December 13, 2025, 10:01:19 PMI don't know who Pharrell Williams is
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Quote from: nyg on December 13, 2025, 10:01:19 PMI don't know who Pharrell Williams is
Sources say he's "Happy."
Quote from: MU82 on December 14, 2025, 09:24:56 PMSources say he's "Happy."
Happy plagarising? RIP Marvin Gaye.
Just saw a report that Pope has been yelling at his Kentucky players so much that he has damaged his vocal cords.
Shaka not having damaged vocal cords clearly shows...never mind. Just being silly.
So Dayton blows out Florida State @ Dayton tonight. Marginally good for MU.
Also, I see FSU made the same mistake as Marquette scheduling a home & home with Dayton.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 16, 2025, 09:49:34 PMSo Dayton blows out Florida State @ Dayton tonight. Marginally good for MU.
Also, I see FSU made the same mistake as Marquette scheduling a home & home with Dayton.
Lol.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 16, 2025, 09:49:34 PMSo Dayton blows out Florida State @ Dayton tonight. Marginally good for MU.
Also, I see FSU made the same mistake as Marquette scheduling a home & home with Dayton.
Not sure that moved the needle for MU. 5-6 FSU is not any better than MU.
Dayton,
bless their hart, did not do themselves any favors with some of their games against the P5.
Ross Candelino played for Lipscomb against Duke tonight. Is he related to former Marquette Player Tony Candelino
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 16, 2025, 10:02:48 PMNot sure that moved the needle for MU. 5-6 FSU is not any better than MU.
Hey man, I'm digging for positive here.
https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/47346094
An interesting diatribe by Will Wade last night. Is this what some MU fans are saying they want to hear from Shaka?
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 18, 2025, 02:51:48 PMhttps://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/47346094
An interesting diatribe by Will Wade last night. Is this what some MU fans are saying they want to hear from Shaka?
Yes. But also when he does say the players need to improve or we need more out of his seniors, it's Shaka taking no blame and throwing his players under the bus.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 18, 2025, 02:56:43 PMYes. But also when he does say the players need to improve or we need more out of his seniors, it's Shaka taking no blame and throwing his players under the bus.
Yeah that makes sense. I don't really care as much for the pressers so I'm not as opinionated on them. But I do think I'd agree with your point.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 18, 2025, 02:51:48 PMhttps://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/47346094
An interesting diatribe by Will Wade last night. Is this what some MU fans are saying they want to hear from Shaka?
No, he's doing the same thing Shaka is, pointing the finger everywhere but himself. I don't want Shaka to blame others, I want him to acknowledge his role in this team being bad, his own lack of growth, and the things he is not doing to engender success.
Now I don't feel so bad that the Weasel/Rodents dropped 100 on us.
Or not .
I don't even know where to put this, but it's hilarious.
https://x.com/i/status/2002218881977667935
Lots of chucking by Boyd, plus 3 turnovers.
Rapp - 0 points, 0 rebounds in 15 minutes.
Quote from: MU82 on December 20, 2025, 12:40:32 AMLots of chucking by Boyd, plus 3 turnovers.
Rapp - 0 points, 0 rebounds in 15 minutes.
RED's Hamilton?
SJU is really tough defensively, have Kentucky in absolute hell right now
Quote from: MU82 on December 20, 2025, 12:40:32 AMLots of chucking by Boyd, plus 3 turnovers.
Rapp - 0 points, 0 rebounds in 15 minutes.
And yet they're light years better than us. How fking depressing.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 20, 2025, 12:31:42 PMSJU is really tough defensively, have Kentucky in absolute hell right now
This aged poorly
Last night Tulsa had an awesome game winning 3 point shot Set play to Win at the buzzer. Why does Marquette not have set plays like that
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 20, 2025, 01:00:27 PMAnd yet they're light years better than us. How fking depressing.
My post had nothing to do with Marquette.
Every post in every thread isn't about Marquette ... or your emotions.
Quote from: Jay Bee on June 28, 2023, 11:57:11 AMPs- Terrence brown, FDU. Could make big noise in the future
Utah bests Eastern Wash 101-77 last night, with Terrence putting up 20 points, 11 assists, 3 boards, 4 steals and zero turnovers. One of his top comps this year is Dame. One more nonconf game to go before Big 12 action starts -- one a game by game basis, they are not projected as winners of any conference games (but projected for 4 wins by KenPom based on cumulative probs).
Will be a fun watch, as I search for other games of interest due to MU's collapse.
Odd decision from the Badgers to put their freshman Kinziger in for the first time this year, essentially lifting his redshirt.
Quote from: CountryRoads on December 22, 2025, 07:59:20 PMOdd decision from the Badgers to put their freshman Kinziger in for the first time this year, essentially lifting his redshirt.
I also found that odd, so I checked the box score. Learned Blackwell didn't play. Through further investigating, I learned Blackwell was a late addition to the injury report.
Perhaps he was injured in practice and might miss some extended time. With Carrington also hurt, and Janicki struggling so far, they probably need the guard depth.
Gard always gets it done, so there is zero reason to question this or any decision made within his NCAA championship caliber program.
Kinziger was a wuss and afraid to play until he worked up a little more courage. He ashes to sit this year but changed her mind after feeling like she was doing ok in practice.
Maybe Shaka should start recruiting past NBA Draft picks.
https://x.com/joetipton/status/2003905068341633403?s=46
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 24, 2025, 01:25:12 PMMaybe Shaka should start recruiting past NBA Draft picks.
https://x.com/joetipton/status/2003905068341633403?s=46
Has never played in the NBA. Has been playing professionally in Europe.
Quote from: Nukem2 on December 24, 2025, 01:38:00 PMHas never played in the NBA. Has been playing professionally in Europe.
So we can bring back Justin Lewis? Didn't play in the NBA and wasn't drafted.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 24, 2025, 02:02:44 PMSo we can bring back Justin Lewis? Didn't play in the NBA and wasn't drafted.
Why not?
Covers the R in RGV.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 24, 2025, 02:02:44 PMSo we can bring back Justin Lewis? Didn't play in the NBA and wasn't drafted.
We can't. Shaka filled all the scholarships with projects.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 24, 2025, 01:25:12 PMMaybe Shaka should start recruiting past NBA Draft picks.
https://x.com/joetipton/status/2003905068341633403?s=46
Hey this sucks!
Unlike Nnaji, Justin has signed an NBA contract, making him ineligible to play in college (for now, anyway).
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 24, 2025, 01:25:12 PMMaybe Shaka should start recruiting past NBA Draft picks.
https://x.com/joetipton/status/2003905068341633403?s=46
Wow.
Honestly, we picked a fine year to suck. This is getting sad. Imagine being good and getting undercut midway through the season by a school who adds an NBA player.
I'm fine not having to track all this for a year.
Seeing more college coaches opting not to foul up 3 this season. In the NBA, far more coaches don't foul up 3 than do.
Moving on to actual NBA players.
https://x.com/yahoosports/status/2004646087479435533?s=46
Unsure if he's joking or serious but Kenneth Lofton Jr. on his Instagram says he's returning to LA Tech.
https://x.com/playoffmem/status/2004979222662840507?s=46
Kentucky one of a number of programs showing interest in Trentyn Flowers, along with Michigan, Kansas, Florida, BYU, Indiana, Texas Tech, USC, and Washington. Flowers has played 8 games the last two seasons in the NBA, most recently 3 weeks ago for the Bulls when he scored 4 points and added 1 rebound in 4 minutes.
This all circles back to the NCAA never putting clear structures in place. It's honestly kind of amazing how thoroughly they dropped (and continue to drop) the ball on this stuff.
https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/recruiting/kentucky-in-mix-for-current-nba-player-on-two-way-contract-trentyn-flowers
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 28, 2025, 06:32:16 AMKentucky one of a number of programs showing interest in Trentyn Flowers, along with Michigan, Kansas, Florida, BYU, Indiana, Texas Tech, USC, and Washington. Flowers has played 8 games the last two seasons in the NBA, most recently 3 weeks ago for the Bulls when he scored 4 points and added 1 rebound in 4 minutes.
This all circles back to the NCAA never putting clear structures in place. It's honestly kind of amazing how thoroughly they dropped (and continue to drop) the ball on this stuff.
https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/recruiting/kentucky-in-mix-for-current-nba-player-on-two-way-contract-trentyn-flowers
How did they drop the ball? Players, fans and lawmakers wanted this to create equity. College sports finally is run like the professional sports that is had become.
Well, at least us sucking also coincides with the complete implosion of everything that made College basketball worthwhile
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 28, 2025, 07:33:27 AMHow did they drop the ball? Players, fans and lawmakers wanted this to create equity. College sports finally is run like the professional sports that is had become.
Not sure if this is serious.
Assuming this is, it became clear NIL was coming and they were going to get destroyed in court. They needed to put a structure in place back in 2019 and here we are years later with no one knowing the rules. Between the current NCAA Tournament contract and NIL, I'm not sure any sports administrator has failed more completely than Mark Emmert did.
So it sounds like anyone can now pay college basketball. No eligibility restrictions. Excellent.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 28, 2025, 06:32:16 AMKentucky one of a number of programs showing interest in Trentyn Flowers, along with Michigan, Kansas, Florida, BYU, Indiana, Texas Tech, USC, and Washington. Flowers has played 8 games the last two seasons in the NBA, most recently 3 weeks ago for the Bulls when he scored 4 points and added 1 rebound in 4 minutes.
This all circles back to the NCAA never putting clear structures in place. It's honestly kind of amazing how thoroughly they dropped (and continue to drop) the ball on this stuff.
https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/recruiting/kentucky-in-mix-for-current-nba-player-on-two-way-contract-trentyn-flowers
They did have clear structures in place - if you were ever paid to play at any level and you made more than your actual and necessary expenses (food, housing, travel, essential equipment, and meds), you were ineligible. In addition, if you played in any outside competitions one year after your first opportunity to enroll in college (6 months for tennis), then you lost a year and had to sit out the first year.
Hell, in the 2000s, if you were on an amateur team and a pro played with you (e.g., for rehab purposes), that made you a professional and you had to sit out two games for every one you played.
Then the lawsuits began.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 28, 2025, 08:04:56 AMNot sure if this is serious.
Assuming this is, it became clear NIL was coming and they were going to get destroyed in court. They needed to put a structure in place back in 2019 and here we are years later with no one knowing the rules. Between the current NCAA Tournament contract and NIL, I'm not sure any sports administrator has failed more completely than Mark Emmert did.
The NCAA did a poor job, but Mark Emmert deserves as much blame as a general does for getting the US into a war. The university presidents make the major policy decisions. He probably deserved his outlandish salary for being the public punching bag.
so far the trailblazing former G League kid at Santa Clara isn't exactly lighting it up for a 9-4 team that lost to 4-9 Loyola of Chicago:
https://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/thierry-darlan/9674
Milwaukee was a 2 point favorite tonight and are currently up 35.
If they play like that tomorrow against Wisconsin, it could be a game.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 29, 2025, 08:30:04 PMMilwaukee was a 2 point favorite tonight and are currently up 35.
If they play like that tomorrow against Wisconsin, it could be a game.
Tough spot with a back to back for Milwaukee tonight while Wisconsin has been off over a week. But Lundy is a good coach and they'll battle hard. Lundy is underrated and has done well with scarce resources at Milwaukee. A smart AD will see that and he'll make a move up someday.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 30, 2025, 07:43:42 AMTough spot with a back to back for Milwaukee tonight while Wisconsin has been off over a week. But Lundy is a good coach and they'll battle hard. Lundy is underrated and has done well with scarce resources at Milwaukee. A smart AD will see that and he'll make a move up someday.
Lundy2muMbb
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 30, 2025, 09:27:29 AMLundy2muMbb
Hopefully they word the Tweet correctly when it's announced!
This, rather than whining, is the correct way for coaches to navigate the new college basketball landscape of NIL, transfer portal, direct payments and pros being allowed to play college hoops again:
"Make the rules, let me know what they are, and then I'm gonna follow them. We're gonna find every creative way to use those rules to our advantage. We're not going to complain. We're just going to adapt." - Louisville coach Pat Kelsey.
Quote from: MU82 on December 31, 2025, 09:21:42 AMThis, rather than whining, is the correct way for coaches to navigate the new college basketball landscape of NIL, transfer portal, direct payments and pros being allowed to play college hoops again:
"Make the rules, let me know what they are, and then I'm gonna follow them. We're gonna find every creative way to use those rules to our advantage. We're not going to complain. We're just going to adapt." - Louisville coach Pat Kelsey.
I think that's what most coaches are whining about. Make the rules.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 31, 2025, 09:24:21 AMI think that's what most coaches are whining about. Make the rules.
Who is supposed to make the rules? Who is supposed to enforce whatever rules are made? Any rule the NCAA decides to make could - and probably would - be challenged in court. And the challenge could - and probably would - be successful.
If anyone needs more CBB positivity in their life, Nebraska has been pretty fun to follow. The only power conference team that's never had a single win in the NCAA tournament is now 14-0, having just pulled off the home upset against MSU.
It would probably be one of the greatest sports feats of all time if they somehow end up winning the whole thing. Nebraska will certainly be America's team come March.
Quote from: K1 Lover on January 02, 2026, 10:25:38 PMIf anyone needs more CBB positivity in their life, Nebraska has been pretty fun to follow. The only power conference team that's never had a single win in the NCAA tournament is now 14-0, having just pulled off the home upset against MSU.
It would probably be one of the greatest sports feats of all time if they somehow end up winning the whole thing. Nebraska will certainly be America's team come March.
They're pretty good and well coached. It's a bit disheartening that Ssm Hoiberg is playing better than Chase Ross right now. :(
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 03, 2026, 12:15:59 AMThey're pretty good and well coached. It's a bit disheartening that Ssm Hoiberg everyone is playing better than Chase Ross right now. :(
fixed
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 28, 2025, 10:32:49 AMThe NCAA did a poor job, but Mark Emmert deserves as much blame as a general does for getting the US into a war. The university presidents make the major policy decisions. He probably deserved his outlandish salary for being the public punching bag.
Emmert was a public punching bag, but let's not act like he was completely without agency. The renegotiation of the NCAAT contract is on him, not the P4 commissioners. And while I don't think the power leagues made navigating NIL easy, but in addition to public punching bag, don't forget he was one of them. He was the LSU Chancellor, he was the President at Washington, it was his job to see what was coming in terms of NIL and wrangle the other administrations before it became the hellscape it turned into.
I feel like he often gets a pass as though these things all just happened to him and he was innocently walking through it with blinders on. He's as culpable as anyone for these failures, and honestly his failed contract made all of it worse because there's less money for the big leagues to scramble after because of him.
www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/01/the_ncaa_s_eligibility_circus.html
Author backs Shaka's approach - sort of.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 03, 2026, 06:55:49 AMEmmert was a public punching bag, but let's not act like he was completely without agency. The renegotiation of the NCAAT contract is on him, not the P4 commissioners. And while I don't think the power leagues made navigating NIL easy, but in addition to public punching bag, don't forget he was one of them. He was the LSU Chancellor, he was the President at Washington, it was his job to see what was coming in terms of NIL and wrangle the other administrations before it became the hellscape it turned into.
I feel like he often gets a pass as though these things all just happened to him and he was innocently walking through it with blinders on. He's as culpable as anyone for these failures, and honestly his failed contract made all of it worse because there's less money for the big leagues to scramble after because of him.
The university presidents could have fired him at anytime for failing to do his job.
Quote from: K1 Lover on January 02, 2026, 10:25:38 PMIf anyone needs more CBB positivity in their life, Nebraska has been pretty fun to follow. The only power conference team that's never had a single win in the NCAA tournament is now 14-0, having just pulled off the home upset against MSU.
It would probably be one of the greatest sports feats of all time if they somehow end up winning the whole thing. Nebraska will certainly be America's team come March.
Not an josett. Nebraska was favored.
Seattle U took Gonzaga to OT in Spokane THAT would have been an upset!
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 03, 2026, 12:15:59 AMThey're pretty good and well coached. It's a bit disheartening that Ssm Hoiberg is playing better than Chase Ross right now. :(
Do you think Hoiberg having 2 6th year 24 year old teammates in Mast and Garcia help and they've played over 132 career games? How about Jamarques Lawrence, another senior with over 100 games? Maybe UCLA and Iowa transfers Berke Buyukluncel and Price Sandfort who have over 70 career games? 4th year junior Cale Jacobson, a former walk-on, who has more career games than Sean Jones?
I posted on another board that 62% of Marquette's Big East offense is coming from freshman and sophomores ages 18-20. 83% of Nebraska's points are coming juniors, seniors and super seniors ages 21-24. Nebraska has one redshirt freshman, Brandon Frager, who is averaging 11.4 points and he's the only underclassman playing for Nebraska and there are a ton of teams with this experience level. If you've never played high school or college basketball, you probably don't understand what the physical and emotional maturity advantages are for older players. Chase is pushing to lead this team, but outside of Ben Gold, none are close to have 4 years of experience.
Yes, Shaka rolled the dice and it hasn't worked this year with this younger roster, especially when playing older teams. Marquette's sophomores and freshmen have outscored the Big East opponents sophomore and freshmen 126-74 in 3 conference games. Unfortunately, they are upperclass dominant teams.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 03, 2026, 12:15:59 AMThey're pretty good and well coached. It's a bit disheartening that Ssm Hoiberg is playing better than Chase Ross right now. :(
Do you think Hoiberg having 2 6th year 24 year old teammates in Mast and Garcia help and they've played over 132 career games? How about Jamarques Lawrence, another senior with over 100 games? Maybe UCLA and Iowa transfers Berke Buyukluncel and Price Sandfort who have over 70 career games? 4th year junior Cale Jacobson, a former walk-on, who has more career games than Sean Jones?
I posted on another board that 62% of Marquette's Big East offense is coming from freshman and sophomores ages 18-20. 83% of Nebraska's points are coming from juniors, seniors and super seniors ages 21-24. They have one redshirt freshman, Brandon Frager, who is averaging 11.4 points and he's the only underclassman playing in the rotation for Nebraska and there are a ton of teams with this experience level. If you've never played high school or college basketball, you probably don't understand what the physical and emotional maturity advantages of older players.
Yes, Shaka rolled the dice and it hasn't worked this year with this younger roster, especially when playing older teams. Marquette's sophomores and freshmen have outscored the Big East opponents sophomore and freshmen 126-74 in 3 conference games. Unfortunately, they are upperclass dominant teams.
Quote from: TedBaxter on January 03, 2026, 10:56:55 AMDo you think Hoiberg having 2 6th year 24 year old teammates in Mast and Garcia help and they've played over 132 career games? How about Jamarques Lawrence, another senior with over 100 games? Maybe UCLA and Iowa transfers Berke Buyukluncel and Price Sandfort who have over 70 career games? 4th year junior Cale Jacobson, a former walk-on, who has more career games than Sean Jones?
I posted on another board that 62% of Marquette's Big East offense is coming from freshman and sophomores ages 18-20. 83% of Nebraska's points are coming from juniors, seniors and super seniors ages 21-24. They have one redshirt freshman, Brandon Frager, who is averaging 11.4 points and he's the only underclassman playing in the rotation for Nebraska and there are a ton of teams with this experience level. If you've never played high school or college basketball, you probably don't understand what the physical and emotional maturity advantages of older players.
Yes, Shaka rolled the dice and it hasn't worked this year with this younger roster, especially when playing older teams. Marquette's sophomores and freshmen have outscored the Big East opponents sophomore and freshmen 126-74 in 3 conference games. Unfortunately, they are upperclass dominant teams.
This is where Elonmusk tells everyone that Hoiberg just got lucky with good players that randomly ended up at Nebraska.
Cal beats ND on a four point play (anyone see the foul?)
https://x.com/i/status/2007335746039099810
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 03, 2026, 11:07:42 AMCal beats ND on a four point play (anyone see the foul?)
https://x.com/i/status/2007335746039099810
Saw a couple fouls well before the shot went up. Officials bungled the hell out of that one.
Quote from: BM1090 on January 03, 2026, 02:13:08 PMSaw a couple fouls well before the shot went up. Officials bungled the hell out of that one.
This has all the videos required for viewing. Trying to foul (call not made), foul on three point shot and ND coach going nuts.
https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/3560086/head-coach-micah-shrewsberry-went-ballistic-and-charged-at-an-official-after
Quote from: nyg on January 03, 2026, 02:38:03 PMThis has all the videos required for viewing. Trying to foul (call not made), foul on three point shot and ND coach going nuts.
https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/3560086/head-coach-micah-shrewsberry-went-ballistic-and-charged-at-an-official-after
ACC basketball is awesome! ::)
I enjoy an ND loss as much as anyone, but that rated 11 out of 10 for a screw job.
I see Penn State's starting PG is Kaden Mingo, who was HS teammates with Nigel James.
Now, last season, which Scooper was claiming Kaden started over Nigel to keep the family and 5 star brother Dylan Mingo happy?
Auburn lost at Georgia today after missing 17 layups and missing 12 free throws. That is a Marquette stat line.
But they did tie the score to get to OT down 4 with 0.7 seconds left so they have that going for them.
Seeing a lot of empty seats at the Kohl Center tonight with the #5 teams in the nation visiting
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 03, 2026, 08:03:28 PMI see Penn State's starting PG is Kaden Mingo, who was HS teammates with Nigel James.
Now, last season, which Scooper was claiming Kaden started over Nigel to keep the family and 5 star brother Dylan Mingo happy?
You didn't say this, but Mingo ranks as better than any MU player this year.
And Penn State is no elite team.
Thank you Purdue.
Sincerely,
Everyone.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 03, 2026, 09:28:13 PMThank you Purdue.
Sincerely,
Everyone.
Wisconsin is thoroughly mediocre this year. Would be a lot more enjoyable if Marquette wasn't a trainwreck.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 03, 2026, 09:47:16 PMWisconsin is thoroughly mediocre this year. Would be a lot more enjoyable if Marquette wasn't a trainwreck.
they suck, we have to historically suck. Ugh. RED 4-26 from 3, btw.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 03, 2026, 09:47:16 PMWisconsin is thoroughly mediocre this year. Would be a lot more enjoyable if Marquette wasn't a trainwreck.
No doubt. Tomorrow likely will be unusually unpleasant. :(
Outside of the top 3 ranked teams, plus Vandy and Nebraska, the surprising only other unbeaten team in the country is 15-0 Miami of Ohio. It's been a really quick rebound for Travis Steele, post-Xavier. They just beat Akron who is pretty much the consensus best team in the MAC otherwise. Miami hasn't made a post season tournament in 20 years but will probably be top 50 in the NET by next update
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 03, 2026, 08:57:22 PMSeeing a lot of empty seats at the Kohl Center tonight with the #5 teams in the nation visiting
Gard just keeps getting it done!
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 03, 2026, 09:47:16 PMWisconsin is thoroughly mediocre this year. Would be a lot more enjoyable if Marquette wasn't a trainwreck.
Currently 63 in the NET with 0 Quad 1 wins. Have to go back to 1998 for the last time neither Marquette or Wisconsin made the tournament. Given Wisconsin is in the bottom half of the B10, assuming they don't turn it around and start knocking off the big boys, they will be on the outside looking in.
Its wild how much 2025-2026 is a stark contrast to the resurgence of basketball in Wisconsin the last 25 years...between very strong MU and UW programs both struggling, the Bucks success turning into mediocrity, and WI HS basketball, which has been churning out elite talents, having ZERO recruits in the top 150 for the 2026 class.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 05, 2026, 12:45:09 PMCurrently 63 in the NET with 0 Quad 1 wins. Have to go back to 1998 for the last time neither Marquette or Wisconsin made the tournament. Given Wisconsin is in the bottom half of the B10, assuming they don't turn it around and start knocking off the big boys, they will be on the outside looking in.
Its wild how much 2025-2026 is a stark contrast to the resurgence of basketball in Wisconsin the last 25 years...between very strong MU and UW programs both struggling, the Bucks success turning into mediocrity, and WI HS basketball, which has been churning out elite talents, having ZERO recruits in the top 150 for the 2026 class.
Marquette and the Bucks both sucking is pretty brutal.
Vaughn Karvala spent his entire life up until this year when he transferred to a prep school in Arizona in Wisconsin, and he's ranked 46th and going to Indiana next year. But yeah, it's otherwise a weak senior class (I think Yusef Gray will probably be good for Iowa State, because everyone from Wisconsin that goes to Iowa State turns out good). It's a very strong junior class, though.
Quote from: Norm on January 03, 2026, 08:35:28 PMAuburn lost at Georgia today after missing 17 layups and missing 12 free throws. That is a Marquette stat line.
Auburn scored 1.21 ppp in that game. Only vs. Southern and Little Rock did we reach that.
#NotAnMUstatLine #FakeNews #Lies
Quote from: wadesworld on January 05, 2026, 01:57:28 PMMarquette and the Bucks both sucking is pretty brutal.
Vaughn Karvala spent his entire life up until this year when he transferred to a prep school in Arizona in Wisconsin, and he's ranked 46th and going to Indiana next year. But yeah, it's otherwise a weak senior class (I think Yusef Gray will probably be good for Iowa State, because everyone from Wisconsin that goes to Iowa State turns out good). It's a very strong junior class, though.
Good call, I feel like I thought Karvala reclassified for some reason. But he's gonna be a good one. Otherwise, its an aberration but its still wild. I knew there weren't any studs or other top 100 guys, but I didn't realize there were no top 150 guys and Gray was the only borderline top 200 guy.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 05, 2026, 12:45:09 PMCurrently 63 in the NET with 0 Quad 1 wins. Have to go back to 1998 for the last time neither Marquette or Wisconsin made the tournament. Given Wisconsin is in the bottom half of the B10, assuming they don't turn it around and start knocking off the big boys, they will be on the outside looking in.
Its wild how much 2025-2026 is a stark contrast to the resurgence of basketball in Wisconsin the last 25 years...between very strong MU and UW programs both struggling, the Bucks success turning into mediocrity, and WI HS basketball, which has been churning out elite talents, having ZERO recruits in the top 150 for the 2026 class.
But wait. I'm being told if you use the portal it solves all your problems. Doesn't UW have 3 portal transfers?
Quote from: Wade-A-Minute on January 05, 2026, 08:24:54 PMBut wait. I'm being told if you use the portal it solves all your problems. Doesn't UW have 3 portal transfers?
How's the zero tranfer strategy working?
GEORGETOWN SHOT 1 / 23 in the 2ND Half Tonight.
And we are Georgetown's only conference win.
TCU is punking Kansas at the Phog.
TCU is punking Kansas at the Phog.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 06, 2026, 09:11:30 PMGEORGETOWN SHOT 1 / 23 in the 2ND Half Tonight.
And we are Georgetown's only conference win.
Yikes.
I guess I jinxed TCU! Or the zebras did.
I never thought I'd see that day Indiana loses at basketball, at home, to Nebraska, in January, after blowing a big lead (16 points), and their fans don't care because they have football, but here we are.
Very impressive win for Nebraska.
Michigan better wake the F up.
Why?
That's a nice win for UW. Right back in the tournament field.
The bubble is so terrible so they win should hold up all year for them.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 10, 2026, 02:05:57 PMThat's a nice win for UW. Right back in the tournament field.
The bubble is so terrible so they win should hold up all year for them.
Guy can't even wait until the final buzzer to celebrate Wisconsin lol.
Nevermind. Not over yet.
Don't use the CBS app, said the game was Final lol. Still 2 minutes yet.
Anyways, would be a big win if they hold on.
Gard gets it done
and this is why you're Chicago State:
https://x.com/NCAABuzzerBters/status/2010095618082124223
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 10, 2026, 04:43:44 PMGard gets it done
He will probably have this terrible UW in that dance. Great coach.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 10, 2026, 05:11:58 PMHe will probably have this terrible UW in that dance. Great coach.
lol. Even Badger fans don't think Greg Gard is a "great coach."
And they also wont make the tournament
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 10, 2026, 01:11:09 PMI never thought I'd see that day Indiana loses at basketball, at home, to Nebraska, in January, after blowing a big lead (16 points), and their fans don't care because they have football, but here we are.
Indiana is now a football school and Nebraska is now a basketball school.
What a time to be alive.
I'm noticing fewer coaches using the foul-up-3 strategy.
Just yesterday, Willard didn't use it against MU, and Gard didn't use it against Michigan.
Maybe the new continuation rule has coaches spooked - they don't want any possibility of giving up a 4-point play. Maybe it's an acknowledgment that the only studies done so far have shown it's at best a 50/50 proposition. Or maybe it's something else.
https://x.com/UCBarstool/status/2010505024879681654?s=20 (https://x.com/UCBarstool/status/2010505024879681654?s=20)
Not sure what the situation is at Cincinnati but surely it can't be that bad, right?. Regardless, it's nice knowing that Marquette fans would never stoop this low, even with a season like the one we're having. At least I hope not.
Quote from: K1 Lover on January 11, 2026, 08:16:36 PMhttps://x.com/UCBarstool/status/2010505024879681654?s=20 (https://x.com/UCBarstool/status/2010505024879681654?s=20)
Not sure what the situation is at Cincinnati but surely it can't be that bad, right?. Regardless, it's nice knowing that Marquette fans would never stoop this low, even with a season like the one we're having. At least I hope not.
I'd be pleased with UC's team compared to MU this year. Maybe something off the court?
Quote from: K1 Lover on January 11, 2026, 08:16:36 PMhttps://x.com/UCBarstool/status/2010505024879681654?s=20 (https://x.com/UCBarstool/status/2010505024879681654?s=20)
Not sure what the situation is at Cincinnati but surely it can't be that bad, right?. Regardless, it's nice knowing that Marquette fans would never stoop this low, even with a season like the one we're having. At least I hope not.
Nope, I hope not either. Not the way to get future players to MU. Not the way to keep the players we need. Loved our fan support for the Villanova game. Had to make the mothers of the current players feel good. Looked like they had a nice section. The freshman and sophomore parents and players need all the support we can give them so they can stick around. And despite this year not going well Chase and Ben deserve out support too for all they have given to the program.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 11, 2026, 08:58:57 PMI'd be pleased with UC's team compared to MU this year. Maybe something off the court?
They are currently 8-8, there was the loss to X (the fourth in five years), and Wes Miller is in his fifth year there and hasn't taken them back to the NCAA tourney. After 7-11 and 7-13 in the first two seasons in the Big 12 they've started 0-3.
But they at least beat Dayton.
Quote from: K1 Lover on January 11, 2026, 08:16:36 PMNot sure what the situation is at Cincinnati but surely it can't be that bad, right?. Regardless, it's nice knowing that Marquette fans would never stoop this low, even with a season like the one we're having. At least I hope not.
I hope not also. No matter how badly a team is doing, booing, fire (insert coach's name) signs or chants, etc. by fans are really terrible ideas. It only creates an even worse atmosphere. No good comes from it. Empty seats are a legit way to express your feelings though.
My wife and I and some of our friends will be at the Providence game, and we will be cheering on the players representing our alma mater. Definitely a winnable game, too.
I am making my annual pilgrimage to Hinkle.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 11, 2026, 08:58:57 PMI'd be pleased with UC's team compared to MU this year. Maybe something off the court?
Would you be pleased with UC's last five years compared to MU? Because that's the reason for this.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 12, 2026, 02:09:12 PMWould you be pleased with UC's last five years compared to MU? Because that's the reason for this.
If UC makes a move, I wonder if Travis Steele will get a look.
Meanwhile in the Big 12, the top four teams have a combined record of 62-2...
Arizona (16-0)
Iowa State (16-0)
BYU (15-1)
Houston (15-1)
Quote from: tower912 on January 12, 2026, 02:04:57 PMI am making my annual pilgrimage to Hinkle.
I'll probably be there, pending family issues.
Quote from: LAZER on January 12, 2026, 02:19:48 PMIf UC makes a move, I wonder if Travis Steele will get a look.
first call needs to be to Brad Stevens. Make him say no.
Quote from: LAZER on January 12, 2026, 02:19:48 PMIf UC makes a move, I wonder if Travis Steele will get a look.
Most likely Jerrod Calhoun. The Utah State coach is a Cincinnati alum.
Quote from: K1 Lover on January 12, 2026, 03:14:39 PMMeanwhile in the Big 12, the top four teams have a combined record of 62-2...
Arizona (16-0)
Iowa State (16-0)
BYU (15-1)
Houston (15-1)
over there in Ames, our next coach knows ball!
Otz has an assistant MU is interested in to replace Shaka?
Quote from: tower912 on January 12, 2026, 02:04:57 PMI am making my annual pilgrimage to Hinkle.
Jealous. I can't make it this year.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 12, 2026, 02:09:12 PMWould you be pleased with UC's last five years compared to MU? Because that's the reason for this.
Ok, makes sense. I don't follow UC and the current team is not "paper bag bad" but 5 years of futility is a valid reason.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 13, 2026, 11:04:43 AMOk, makes sense. I don't follow UC and the current team is not "paper bag bad" but 5 years of futility is a valid reason.
It's definitely the accumulation. I think Cincy probably views themselves similar to how we do. Remember the late 90s early 00s and the Cronin era and think they should be a perennial top-25 team and NCAA threat. Haven't been close to that under Wes Miller, and with alum Jerrod Calhoun one of the hottest carousel candidates, are hoping they make a move.
I always liked our rivalry with Cincinnati in the 90s and early 2000s. Those were some fun games with packed houses. I know it would never happen, but it would be fun to have them in the Big East if they ever got good again.
Nm
Announcers just said Michigan State knew Indiana has trouble shooting 3s against good teams Indiana shooting about 30% against good teams. Against Marquette Indiana shot 14/28 from 3 50% lol Marquette is a joke this year
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 08:11:33 PMAnnouncers just said Michigan State knew Indiana has trouble shooting 3s against good teams Indiana shooting about 30% against good teams. Against Marquette Indiana shot 14/28 from 3 50% lol Marquette is a joke this year
The game was tied 53-53, MSU won 81-60. That's called putting the hammer down.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 13, 2026, 08:49:31 PMThe game was tied 53-53, MSU won 81-60. That's called putting the hammer down.
Yes Michigan State had a 19-0 run
In back-to-back games, Texas went from upsetting #13 Alabama on the road to just now beating #10 Vanderbilt by double-digits (highest lead was 20), handing them their first loss of the season. Looks like things are going well for Sean Miller.
Thank you Stanford.
https://www.scribd.com/document/981641066/Sports-Betting-Indictment-in-Philadelphia
schools named in today's gambling indictment:
Abilene Christian
Alabama State
Buffalo
Coppin State
DePaul
Eastern Michigan
Fordham
Kennesaw State
La Salle
New Orleans
Nicholls State
North Carolina A&T
Northwestern State
Robert Morris
Saint Louis
Southern Miss
Tulane
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 15, 2026, 10:23:40 AMDePaul
Well, that certainly explains some of "Blue! Blue!"'s problems.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 15, 2026, 11:02:45 AMWell, that certainly explains some of "Blue! Blue!"'s problems.
Betting DePaul not cover is as close to a sure thing as there is in betting.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 15, 2026, 11:10:32 AMBetting DePaul not cover is as close to a sure thing as there is in betting.
If you read the specific games that were involved, they significantly under performed in the first half.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 15, 2026, 11:10:32 AMBetting DePaul not cover is as close to a sure thing as there is in betting.
Betting MU to not cover is an even better bet.
Sad. But that is where we are at.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 15, 2026, 11:17:25 AMIf you read the specific games that were involved, they significantly under performed in the first half.
Yep, that's been a preferred method of point shaving - underperforming in the first half. A lot of the bets mentioned were for first-half spreads, then the players turned it on in the second half.
So when Jalen Terry was throwing games he was still better than Tre Norman, Sean Jones, Damarius owens, and Caedin Hamilton.
Quote from: jfp61 on January 15, 2026, 11:33:58 AMSo when Jalen Terry was throwing games he was still better than Tre Norman, Sean Jones, Damarius owens, and Caedin Hamilton.
He was trying to lose, an important distinction.
Once again Saint Louis out performs us(in point shaving) >:(
Quote from: jfp61 on January 15, 2026, 11:33:58 AMSo when Jalen Terry was throwing games he was still better than Tre Norman, Sean Jones, Damarius owens, and Caedin Hamilton.
Marquette was 6-0 against DePaul when Jalen Terry was there. Most games weren't close.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 15, 2026, 10:23:40 AMhttps://www.scribd.com/document/981641066/Sports-Betting-Indictment-in-Philadelphia
schools named in today's gambling indictment:
Abilene Christian
Alabama State
Buffalo
Coppin State
DePaul
Eastern Michigan
Fordham
Kennesaw State
La Salle
New Orleans
Nicholls State
North Carolina A&T
Northwestern State
Robert Morris
Saint Louis
Southern Miss
Tulane
Missing more BE schools
This may be a way to salvage what is left of this memorable season. Rather than letting Las Vegas pay teams to throw a game, how about if Marquette pays some of our opponents to lose? It would be wise to keep it to teams that are better than us, but not by much. I mean....if we beat St. Johns and UCONN, we are almost begging for an investigation. Sweep DePaul, Butler, and win the rematches with GT and X and we would have 7 Ws in BE play.
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 15, 2026, 01:59:12 PMMissing more BE schools
Those are just teams impacted, not teams that did the deed. Depaul's point shaving impacted the other Big East schools... at least it was the bottom feeders.
Indiana 14/28 on 3s against Marquette
Indiana 1/11 on 3s against Iowa so far today
Indiana had 2 points under the 13 minute Mark
DeVries Could not miss against Marquette. DeVries last 8 games he is shooting 25% from 3
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 17, 2026, 01:29:37 PMIndiana 14/28 on 3s against Marquette
Indiana 1/11 on 3s against Iowa so far today
Indiana has 2 points under the 13 minute Mark
Yes, we are all aware MU is a bad defensive team. >:(
Indiana Iowa both could not make anything but now each have made their last 7 shots. From cold to hot.
I'm not sure Hubert Davis is back at UNC.
Here's a guy who sounds defeated (from The Athletic):
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley on Wednesday night sounded like a coach who knows his time in the desert is coming to an end.
After a promising start to the season, the Sun Devils lost for the seventh time in eight games, falling to West Virginia 75-63 at Desert Financial Arena. Arizona State is 10-9 and 1-5 in the Big 12.
"We failed. I'm failing. I can't get through to the team,'' Hurley told reporters after listing some of Arizona State's mistakes against West Virginia. "I don't know what else I can say."
In the final year of his contract, Hurley's future at Arizona State has been in question for a while. In his 11th season, his 178 wins rank second in school history, but the Sun Devils have recently stalled. ... The Sun Devils have struggled particularly at home. Wednesday's loss dropped them to 5-4 at Desert Financial Arena, a facility that is years past its prime.
"We have not played well here — in years," Hurley said. "Like since before COVID. We had this place cooking before COVID. Now it's a sterile environment. We don't win here. We don't give our fans any reason to show up with enthusiasm to think that we're going to win a basketball game. We have been dreadful at home for years. ... Bottom line."
Maybe his kid brother will hire him as an assistant.
https://frontofficesports.com/alabama-charles-bediako-judge-donor/
Quote from: Its DJOver on January 23, 2026, 12:19:56 PMhttps://frontofficesports.com/alabama-charles-bediako-judge-donor/
The only think missing from that story is that the judge is married to his 1st cousin, which I would bet is the case down in 'Bama.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 23, 2026, 12:53:59 PMThe only think missing from that story is that the judge is married to his 1st cousin, which I would bet is the case down in 'Bama.
As the old joke goes, "good 'ole boys" look forward to family reunions as a chance to pick up women.
First cousin marriages were common in past centuries due not only to living in isolated villages but also for the wealthy and powerful to preserve family wealth from outsiders. The county I live in had a prominent family-the Cabells- who had quite a number of plantations and were friends of Thomas Jefferson. The Cabell marriages sometimes included first cousins and there was one uncle/niece union.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were first cousins, as were Charles Darwin and his wife. Today, first cousin unions are regarded as incestual by most people but are still legal in some places. Surprisingly, birth defects in their children are only slightly above average (or so I've read), but I believe that changes in future generations if the practice continues.
Today, Pakistani families have been known to marry their first cousins, and sometimes their children continue the practice. This is where I read about birth defects as a result of the practice being multi-generational.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 23, 2026, 01:06:57 PMAs the old joke goes, "good 'ole boys" look forward to family reunions as a chance to pick up women.
First cousin marriages were common in past centuries due not only to living in isolated villages but also for the wealthy and powerful to preserve family wealth from outsiders. The county I live in had a prominent family-the Cabells- who had quite a number of plantations and were friends of Thomas Jefferson. The Cabell marriages sometimes included first cousins and there was one uncle/niece union.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were first cousins, as were Charles Darwin and his wife. Today, first cousin unions are regarded as incestual by most people but are still legal in some places. Surprisingly, birth defects in their children are only slightly above average (or so I've read), but I believe that changes in future generations if the practice continues.
Today, Pakistani families have been known to marry their first cousins, and sometimes their children continue the practice. This is where I read about birth defects as a result of the practice being multi-generational.
Interesting that my coworker's mother was married at age 14 in Mississippi, 60 years ago to her 18 y/o husband. It was apparently not unusual for 14 year old girls to get married down there in the 60s. (they remained married until he passed away in Dec.)
Just finished watching the Saint Louis at St. Bonaventure game and Saint Louis is really impressive. They shoot the ball well (made 19 3-point shots, tying the school record) and are fundamentally sound at both ends of the floor.
If Shaka announces he's blowing off the portal again, Marquette's #1 target to replace him should be Saint Louis' coach Josh Schertz. He has a really impressive resume.
Quote from: Tums Festival on January 23, 2026, 06:49:32 PMJust finished watching the Saint Louis at St. Bonaventure game and Saint Louis is really impressive. They shoot the ball well (made 19 3-point shots, tying the school record) and are fundamentally sound at both ends of the floor.
If Shaka announces he's blowing off the portal again, Marquette's #1 target to replace him should be Saint Louis' coach Josh Schertz. He has a really impressive resume.
Wasn't Marquette trying to be more like St. Louis at one point?
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 24, 2026, 08:59:40 AMWasn't Marquette trying to be more like St. Louis at one point?
The thing with SLU is they have the money to keep Schertz there as they have a billionaire backing their program - the guy has the arena named after him, the court named after his company, and paid enough to change the name of their business school to his name. He's failed to buy multiple sports teams so he "bought" SLU basketball. Sad to say but we wouldn't have the money to outbid SLU.
Quote from: Tums Festival on January 23, 2026, 06:49:32 PMJust finished watching the Saint Louis at St. Bonaventure game and Saint Louis is really impressive. They shoot the ball well (made 19 3-point shots, tying the school record) and are fundamentally sound at both ends of the floor.
If Shaka announces he's blowing off the portal again, Marquette's #1 target to replace him should be Saint Louis' coach Josh Schertz. He has a really impressive resume.
Wait...Reeker is still trying to sign Wardle.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 24, 2026, 09:45:55 AMThe thing with SLU is they have the money to keep Schertz there as they have a billionaire backing their program - the guy has the arena named after him, the court named after his company, and paid enough to change the name of their business school to his name. He's failed to buy multiple sports teams so he "bought" SLU basketball. Sad to say but we wouldn't have the money to outbid SLU.
Schertz won't be at SLU next year. If MU moves on from Shaka and is Schertz's best opportunity, he'd definitely jump.
In the "it could be worse" category, check out Buzz and Maryland's game against Michigan State right now
Quote from: wadesworld on January 24, 2026, 12:54:30 PMSchertz won't be at SLU next year. If MU moves on from Shaka and is Schertz's best opportunity, he'd definitely jump.
Maybe.
Chaifetz could throw even more money at him and their NIL budget and convince him he can be the Few of SLU and be in contention in in the A14 every year. He's reportedly around $3 million right now. The financial and facilities gap between the haves and have nots in the A14 is massive.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 24, 2026, 12:55:55 PMIn the "it could be worse" category, check out Buzz and Maryland's game against Michigan State right now
Yes, you managed to make MU fans feel worse. :(
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 24, 2026, 02:17:37 PMYes, you managed to make MU fans feel worse. :(
We haven't lost by 43 this season, that's a win for MU fans
Mizzou with two buzzer beaters.to go to OT then beat Oklahoma. What a day to be stuck inaide watching hoops!
My wife asked what was up with all of the Europeans on Illinois. I told her. Made her a Purdue fan for the first time in her life.
The shift in the universe probably led to the Purdue loss.
Quote from: tower912 on January 24, 2026, 03:57:48 PMMy wife asked what was up with all of the Europeans on Illinois. I told her. Made her a Purdue fan for the first time in her life.
The shift in the universe probably led to the Purdue loss.
Illinois freshman Wagler with 44 points in the W.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 24, 2026, 02:43:39 PMWe haven't lost by 43 this season, that's a win for MU fans
Well when you put it that way,
it still makes me sick we lost at home to them.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 24, 2026, 04:13:54 PMIllinois freshman Wagler with 44 points in the W.
Wow.
9-11 from distance.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 24, 2026, 05:37:48 PMWow.
9-11 from distance.
Like Nigel, he was confident and fearless. He's scrawny but was never afraid of heading straight into some big guys.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 24, 2026, 12:54:30 PMSchertz won't be at SLU next year. If MU moves on from Shaka and is Schertz's best opportunity, he'd definitely jump.
He could Marquette's Cignetti.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 24, 2026, 04:13:54 PMIllinois freshman Wagler with 44 points in the W.
Three freshman dropped 40 burgers today.
Wagler 46 (not 44)
Dybantsa 43 for BYU
Flemings 42 for Houston
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 24, 2026, 07:52:16 PMThree freshman dropped 40 burgers today.
Wagler 46 (not 44)
Dybantsa 43 for BYU
Flemings 42 for Houston
Yeah, I saw that I shorted Wagler 2 points but didn't go back to edit later.
Even though it was not today, let's give another shoutout to our very own Nigel James with
38 points!
Nate Oats is now the first ever collegiate head coach to lose with an NBA pro on the roster.
And the weasels go down. USC 73, UW 71.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 25, 2026, 05:09:45 PMAnd the weasels go down. USC 73, UW 71.
Lost at hone, going 9-37 (24%) from 3.
Welcome to our hell, Weasels!
Quote from: MU82 on January 25, 2026, 05:13:03 PMLost at hone, going 9-37 (24%) from 3.
Welcome to our hell, Weasels!
amen, 82, amen
Quote from: wadesworld on January 24, 2026, 12:54:30 PMSchertz won't be at SLU next year. If MU moves on from Shaka and is Schertz's best opportunity, he'd definitely jump.
The difference between Saint Louis and say an MVC team, is money and resources. They are much closer to MUBB in that regard. When thy hired Schertz, their list also had Devries, Byington types, then the next tier was a Spradlin if they didn't get the first tier. They did with Schertz.
Schertz leaving Saint Louis, if at all, is more likely down the road a bit. And let's say he did, it would be at a hand picked, big money place, that could win multiple national championships. And it needs to not be a pressure cooker place where he has the power and he rules the roost. There aren't many places like that out there. He can afford to be very selective.
I am in no way advocating for a change in MUBB Head Coach.
But I would think the list would be to try to find the next Devries or the next Byington, or the next Schertz or the next May, as opposed to those people now. JMU, High Point, Murray State, random suggestions here not specific etc....or a top assistant at a high profile program, or something similar to a rebound situation like Shaka.
You realize, of course, the IU faithful are already ticked with DeVries. He didn't bring in a winner and they are starting from scratch next season. But, hey, he is new and he uses the portal.
Quote from: tower912 on January 26, 2026, 12:05:26 PMYou realize, of course, the IU faithful are already ticked with DeVries. He didn't bring in a winner and they are starting from scratch next season. But, hey, he is new and he uses the portal.
Perhaps Scoop could propose an arrangement similar to "sister cities" in city government and work together with Indiana's fan forum. It would be a great way to share creative ways on how to shred our coaches.
Quote from: tower912 on January 26, 2026, 12:05:26 PMYou realize, of course, the IU faithful are already ticked with DeVries. He didn't bring in a winner and they are starting from scratch next season. But, hey, he is new and he uses the portal.
I mentioned DeVries because he was on the short list of candidates at Saint Louis when they hired Schertz. I mentioned others too who were more successful year 1.
Schertz didn't have a great first season at Saint Louis, just okay, NIT. He admitted afterwards that he needed to recruit more athleticism and size, and, he did.
The reported budget deficit for the Rutgers athletic department is impressive.
Quote from: tower912 on January 26, 2026, 05:13:59 PMThe reported budget deficit for the Rutgers athletic department is impressive.
I love the AD's comment: "we don't have a spending problem, we have revenue problem." She'll have a great future in politics.
Not that it makes Marquette's year any less painful. But the Porter Moser annual post-New Year implosions continue in Norman. After snaking their way into the NCAA last year despite being 6-12, hope sprung anew as they started 11-3...now they've lost 7 straight and sit at 11-10
Nm
Don't want to jinx it, but Gophers 27-13 with under 5 left in first half at the Kohl hole.
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 28, 2026, 08:39:31 PMDon't want to jinx it, but Gophers 27-13 with under 5 left in first half at the Kohl hole.
Will the Badgers make a two pointer? All 3s and FT so far.
Gard will get it done. He always does. Plus, we should be building a roster like the Badgers. They've gotten Tonje and Boyd the last 2 years out of the portal, and they added a 7 footer out of the portal who's shooting an incredible 37% from the field. Some even say Gard is a great coach.
Boyd 1/7 from the field, but he has their only 2fgm! Good job becky!
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 28, 2026, 08:51:51 PMBoyd 1/7 from the field, but he has their only 2fgm! Good job becky!
Becky?
Becky? Are you watching women's bball?
This UW team is so bad. The fact that they are going to make the tournament is a shame.
Absolutely terrible.
No theyre not.
One 2pt basket in 23 minutes at home vs Minnesota is hilarious.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 28, 2026, 09:03:13 PMThis UW team is so bad. The fact that they are going to make the tournament is a shame.
Absolutely terrible.
Gard is awesome.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 28, 2026, 09:16:26 PMGard is awesome.
He's a really good coach. This team sucks.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 28, 2026, 09:25:52 PMHe's a really good coach. This team sucks.
Sooo he built a sucky team...
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 28, 2026, 09:33:43 PMSooo he built a sucky team...
Yes. A terrible team that will still somehow make the tournament.
Unfortunately.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 28, 2026, 09:35:08 PMYes. A terrible team that will still somehow make the tournament.
Unfortunately.
Still early....
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 28, 2026, 09:38:40 PMStill early....
A win at Michigan holds a lot of weight in an atrocious bubble.
Their remaining schedule is brutal. There's a real chance they finish around 3-7 and fall fast.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 28, 2026, 09:35:08 PMYes. A terrible team that will still somehow make the tournament.
Unfortunately.
lol.
Badgers within 1 after a 4 point play.
Minnesota really crapping the bed.
Edit: Badgers up 3 with 5 min to play. Minnesota had a 20 point lead with 15 seconds left in the 1st half. Wait to go Gophers.
Badgers getting an insane whistle in the second half.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 28, 2026, 09:42:00 PMA win at Michigan holds a lot of weight in an atrocious bubble.
Nope necessarily
I think Minny was missing their best scorer.
Wagler, the Frosh on Illinois, is super impressive. He might be rail thin, but the kid can seriously ball. When the game was in the balance midway through the 2H, they basically just gave him the rock and let him go to work.
Bama is 1-2 since they started playing their professional center, Charles Bediako.
Quote from: MU82 on February 01, 2026, 07:52:49 PMBama is 1-2 since they started playing their professional center, Charles Bediako.
They're all professionals now.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2026, 05:04:56 PMWagler, the Frosh on Illinois, is super impressive. He might be rail thin, but the kid can seriously ball. When the game was in the balance midway through the 2H, they basically just gave him the rock and let him go to work.
Yep. Have watched chunks of several Illinois games now, Wagler is really impressive! The real deal.
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 01, 2026, 08:44:32 PMYep. Have watched chunks of several Illinois games now, Wagler is really impressive! The real deal.
He seems to be able to get wherever he wants on the floor at 6'6. I was impressed with the variety in his offensive game. 43% from downtown and gets to the FT line a lot. He didn't get an offer from Kansas or K-State. Whoops.
Great transfer for Illinois, oh wait...
I didn't realize Peterson is 6'6. This is a tremendous draft class.
Saint Louis does not believe it will be able to retain HC Josh Schertz following this season, per sources.
https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376 (https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376)
Quote from: Tums Festival on February 02, 2026, 09:22:04 PMSaint Louis does not believe it will be able to retain HC Josh Schertz following this season, per sources.
https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376 (https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376)
This guy is a professional troll.
Quote from: Tums Festival on February 02, 2026, 09:22:04 PMSaint Louis does not believe it will be able to retain HC Josh Schertz following this season, per sources.
https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376 (https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376)
Yeah no kidding. Like I said a couple weeks ago, this will be Schertz's last year at SLU. If Marquette were to be open and be the best job he had an offer for, he'd be Marquette's coach. He'd be crazy to stay at SLU over MU or any other number of teams.
Quote from: Tums Festival on February 02, 2026, 09:22:04 PMSaint Louis does not believe it will be able to retain HC Josh Schertz following this season, per sources.
https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376 (https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376)
The dude is a parody account (it's hard to tell these days):
https://awfulannouncing.com/college-basketball/new-troll-account-rob-reinhart.html
SLU has the money to keep him - Chaifetz is a billionaire who has lost out on buying pro teams, so he bought a college team.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 02, 2026, 09:36:44 PMYeah no kidding. Like I said a couple weeks ago, this will be Schertz's last year at SLU. If Marquette were to be open and be the best job he had an offer for, he'd be Marquette's coach. He'd be crazy to stay at SLU over MU or any other number of teams.
He's a smart guy. He's very good with people. He carefully chose to go there. Agree or disagree, he thinks long term, that he can make it be a Gonzaga type of place or insert another similar example. He's aware it takes time. He idolized Majerus. One thing they have in common is they both knew/know that their system will win. Very confident people without being off putting.
They have more money and resources than you think they might have, and, from more people than you think too. They aren't going to match the top levels of spending, but they can spend like a top tier Big East program.
I'd be more surprised if he left than if he stayed a while.
He didn't recruit enough athleticism and size year 1. He recognized that and he changed it year 2.
9 player rotation. He went 6 for 6 in the transfer portal this cycle. (They came from Xavier, Virginia, Boston College, St. John's, N.Illinois, Quinnipiac. The other 3 are a two year Indiana St. transfer, a hometown Redshirt junior that he inherited, and a Sophomore Milwaukee kid, McCottry, from St. Thomas Moore High School.
This is what he said after the game on Friday. 2 minute video:
https://x.com/jacobcersosimo/status/2017451894235336773?s=46
Quote from: Tarragona on February 02, 2026, 10:52:40 PMHe's a smart guy. He's very good with people. He carefully chose to go there. Agree or disagree, he thinks long term, that he can make it be a Gonzaga type of place or insert another similar example. He's aware it takes time. He idolized Majerus. One thing they have in common is they both knew/know that their system will win. Very confident people without being off putting.
They have more money and resources than you think they might have, and, from more people than you think too. They aren't going to match the top levels of spending, but they can spend like a top tier Big East program.
I'd be more surprised if he left than if he stayed a while.
I've said it before, the money and resources at SLU blow away nearly all of the A10. The gap between the haves and have nots in the A10 is vast, not unlike the WCC that Gonzaga has owned for 26 years. Why not stay, get paid $3 million and be almost guaranteed to be in the top 3 of the conference every year?
They don't draw well for non-conference games, but are packing the arena for A10 matchups. SLU targeted Scherz early and got him signed before anyone else could get to him - they even had their Deputy AD relocate to Terre Haute to spend time with Schertz's wife to make sure other schools couldn't get to her while negotiations were ongoing. All of this funded by a billionaire who "bought" a college team when he couldn't buy a pro team.
https://x.com/i/status/2018800896319291850
Princeton won on the Road.
Cincinnati and Marquette are now the only 2 Teams in TOP 244 NET Rankings without a Road or Neutral Win.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 04, 2026, 01:14:14 PMPrinceton won on the Road.
Cincinnati and Marquette are now the only 2 Teams in TOP 244 NET Rankings without a Road or Neutral Win.
Thanks! I eagerly await your updates on this matter.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 03, 2026, 05:48:26 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2018800896319291850
No State Tax in Florida either lol
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 02, 2026, 09:54:19 PMThe dude is a parody account (it's hard to tell these days):
https://awfulannouncing.com/college-basketball/new-troll-account-rob-reinhart.html
SLU has the money to keep him - Chaifetz is a billionaire who has lost out on buying pro teams, so he bought a college team.
Agree. Chaifetz is different than Cuban who sold his majority share in the Mavs for Billions and applied much of it to Indiana Football lol.
There are Billionaires at my in-laws country club in Saint Louis who do much for Saint Louis they tell me. Not sure how much goes to Saint Louis Basketball but have heard some of it does.
So basically Duke, UCONN, Kansas, Saint Louis and a bunch of also rans going forward? :(
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 04, 2026, 02:43:25 PMSo basically Duke, UCONN, Kansas, Saint Louis and a bunch of also rans going forward? :(
BYU has more money than all of those schools.
The argument is Schertz isn't going to look to bolt to a high major at the first opportunity because SLU is providing him the money, facilities, and resources to be a power in the A10. He can choose where he wants to go instead of thinking he has to make a jump to the first P4 school that offers him.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 04, 2026, 04:35:18 PMBYU has more money than all of those schools.
The argument is Schertz isn't going to look to bolt to a high major at the first opportunity because SLU is providing him the money, facilities, and resources to be a power in the A10. He can choose where he wants to go instead of thinking he has to make a jump to the first P4 school that offers him.
But he's going to get good high majors to offer him, and he'd be a fool not to jump at that. They can be an A10 power all they want. The A10 is being left in the dust just like everyone else outside of the football conferences.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 04, 2026, 04:37:50 PMBut he's going to get good high majors to offer him, and he'd be a fool not to jump at that. They can be an A10 power all they want. The A10 is being left in the dust just like everyone else outside of the football conferences.
For sure, but it depends on the high major - as you said, "good high majors." He can be choosy, instead of jumping, just to move up. There are high major programs that might open up this season that are probably worse off than SLU is set up to be for the next few years that he'd be better off passing on (BC, Rutgers, Wake, South Carolina, to name a few, maybe even PC and Butler in the Big East, Cincy in the B12, and Pitt in the ACC).
I think of guys who jumped for the money and name and flamed out or found out they weren't a good fit, like Lickliter, Collier, Capel, Shaka, and Grant, and you could say Moser is one of those guys, too. If you're Schertz and you're making $3 million with the biggest NIL budget in the A10, why not wait until a better P4+BE job than the one you have right now comes along? Rick Barnes is on retirement watch, and Schertz has ties to the state of Tennessee.
Izzo cannot be happy with a 21 point 1H against Minny.
Watching St Thomas v SDSU on CBSSN scouting for future Golden Eagles.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 04, 2026, 01:53:00 PMAgree. Chaifetz is different than Cuban who sold his majority share in the Mavs for Billions and applied much of it to Indiana Football lol.
There are Billionaires at my in-laws country club in Saint Louis who do much for Saint Louis they tell me. Not sure how much goes to Saint Louis Basketball but have heard some of it does.
Trying to understand this?
Quote from: tower912 on February 04, 2026, 07:14:29 PMWatching St Thomas v SDSU on CBSSN scouting for future Golden Eagles.
Need a tower report
Mich St.is getting punked.
Notre Dame also has a losing record now.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 04, 2026, 04:37:50 PMBut he's going to get good high majors to offer him, and he'd be a fool not to jump at that. They can be an A10 power all they want. The A10 is being left in the dust just like everyone else outside of the football conferences.
That's the thing. Different people want different things. Is Mark Few a fool?
It's not just being an A10 power. In just year 2, Schertz has been able to produce a top 25 team. They are currently 16 in the Net rankings. There is reason to believe he will be given good enough resources to win at high levels consistently over time. He doesn't seem to care which league it's in or not.
Some coaches don't automatically chase the highest salary as long as it is good enough. And some coaches don't automatically chase the highest NIL, as long as it's good enough to compete at high levels.
Quote from: Tarragona on February 04, 2026, 09:12:13 PMThat's the thing. Different people want different things. Is Mark Few a fool?
It's not just being an A10 power. In just year 2, Schertz has been able to produce a top 25 team. They are currently 16 in the Net rankings. There is reason to believe he will be given good enough resources to win at high levels consistently over time. He doesn't seem to care which league it's in or not.
Some coaches don't automatically chase the highest salary as long as it is good enough. And some coaches don't automatically chase the highest NIL, as long as it's good enough to compete at high levels.
At this point no, because Few will just retire when the chasm between the haves and have nots in college athletics continues growing to the point it's unsustainable for the have nots. But if Few came along 20 years later than he did, yes he'd be a fool not to make the jump when a solid high major program makes the call to him.
I'm guessing someday we'll be saying Buzz wasn't wrong, he was just early. And that's about the Big East, not even the A10.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 04, 2026, 09:30:48 PMAt this point no, because Few will just retire when the chasm between the haves and have nots in college athletics continues growing to the point it's unsustainable for the have nots. But if Few came along 20 years later than he did, yes he'd be a fool not to make the jump when a solid high major program makes the call to him.
I'm guessing someday we'll be saying Buzz wasn't wrong, he was just early. And that's about the Big East, not even the A10.
So if it's okay for Few to stay where he is at this time, why isn't it also okay for Schertz? They both can win at high levels where they are now.
Quote from: Tarragona on February 04, 2026, 10:02:59 PMSo if it's okay for Few to stay where he is at this time, why isn't it also okay for Schertz? They both can win at high levels where they are now.
Because one is within a couple years of retirement, and when (not if) the college athletics landscape changes and makes his program obsolete he'd simply retire.
Maybe I'll be proven wrong. But I'd put money on Schertz not being the coach at SLU next year.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 04, 2026, 10:19:01 PMBecause one is within a couple years of retirement, and when (not if) the college athletics landscape changes and makes his program obsolete he'd simply retire.
Maybe I'll be proven wrong. But I'd put money on Schertz not being the coach at SLU next year.
Few is only 63.
Why do you think this is the only year Schertz can go elsewhere? And, if they can win at high levels next year where he is now, there isn't a big incentive to leave this year. It also doesn't consider other aspects of the job, which matter to him.
Why aren't you also saying Few needs to retire this particular season? Why aren't you also advocating for specific Big East coaches to leave this particular year? Should Shaka leave this year? Is that what you are saying? I'm just trying to understand why it's different for Schertz this particular year and not the others?
Northwestern with a putrid 44 points tonight.
Illinois had 47 in the 1ST HALF, and won by 40.
Quote from: tower912 on February 04, 2026, 07:49:13 PMBig second half.
Agree.
Nolan Minessale 26 points 8 rebounds
Nick Janowski 23 points 6 rebounds
Road Win For Saint Thomas 77 Jackrabbits 62
Not sure if relationships were developed lol
Dayton students forced to remove t-shirts calling for Grant to be fired.
Quote from: tower912 on February 05, 2026, 05:59:54 AMDayton students forced to remove t-shirts calling for Grant to be fired.
Man that is weak.
Are the Jack Rabbits good? Does St Thomas play anyone good? What is our fascination with St Thomas again?
They have a player mentioned prominently in the portal wish list thread.
Quote from: tower912 on February 05, 2026, 05:59:54 AMDayton students forced to remove t-shirts calling for Grant to be fired.
Even the girls?
Dentist of the year nominee.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on February 05, 2026, 07:43:54 AMAre the Jack Rabbits good? Does St Thomas play anyone good? What is our fascination with St Thomas again?
Probably good enough to beat us this year, but point taken.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on February 05, 2026, 07:43:54 AMAre the Jack Rabbits good? Does St Thomas play anyone good? What is our fascination with St Thomas again?
I'm doubting St. Thomas plays anyone good.
Quote from: Tarragona on February 04, 2026, 11:08:48 PMFew is only 63.
Why do you think this is the only year Schertz can go elsewhere? And, if they can win at high levels next year where he is now, there isn't a big incentive to leave this year. It also doesn't consider other aspects of the job, which matter to him.
Why aren't you also saying Few needs to retire this particular season? Why aren't you also advocating for specific Big East coaches to leave this particular year? Should Shaka leave this year? Is that what you are saying? I'm just trying to understand why it's different for Schertz this particular year and not the others?
There have been retirement rumors for years about Few. He's already named a successor. He's not going to be around much longer and will be gone prior to the next major college athletics shift.
This is just going to be a circular argument. There will be good jobs that open up this offseason. There are every offseason. Schertz will be one of the better coaches available. He'll get a good job offer at a program that will be in a good position come the next inevitable shift in the landscape of college athletics, and he'd be a fool not to make the jump prior to that happening. SLU will not be in that good position, billionaire booster or not.
Every mid major that has a nice season is "the next Gonzaga." Or "the A10's Gonzaga." Butler was going to be the Gonzaga of the A10, too. The A10 will be even more irrelevant in college basketball than it is now before there's another Gonzaga in college basketball.
Like I said, I'd put my money on Schertz not being at SLU next year.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 05, 2026, 08:13:13 AMI'm doubting St. Thomas plays anyone good.
You're doubting Thomas?
Quote from: tower912 on February 05, 2026, 08:42:22 AMYou're doubting Thomas?
Yeah, but he came around eventually, after getting irrefutable proof.
Quote from: Tarragona on February 04, 2026, 10:02:59 PMSo if it's okay for Few to stay where he is at this time, why isn't it also okay for Schertz? They both can win at high levels where they are now.
Few is 63
Schertz is 50
According to Yahoo Sports, the wins for Portland and Minnesota over Gonzaga and MSU, respectively, marked the first time in 36 years that two teams with losing records beat top-10 ranked opponents on the same day.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 04, 2026, 09:30:48 PMAt this point no, because Few will just retire when the chasm between the haves and have nots in college athletics continues growing to the point it's unsustainable for the have nots. But if Few came along 20 years later than he did, yes he'd be a fool not to make the jump when a solid high major program makes the call to him.
I'm guessing someday we'll be saying Buzz wasn't wrong, he was just early. And that's about the Big East, not even the A10.
Sherman was right.
Buzz will always be wrong.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 05, 2026, 08:38:42 AMThere have been retirement rumors for years about Few. He's already named a successor. He's not going to be around much longer and will be gone prior to the next major college athletics shift.
This is just going to be a circular argument. There will be good jobs that open up this offseason. There are every offseason. Schertz will be one of the better coaches available. He'll get a good job offer at a program that will be in a good position come the next inevitable shift in the landscape of college athletics, and he'd be a fool not to make the jump prior to that happening. SLU will not be in that good position, billionaire booster or not.
Every mid major that has a nice season is "the next Gonzaga." Or "the A10's Gonzaga." Butler was going to be the Gonzaga of the A10, too. The A10 will be even more irrelevant in college basketball than it is now before there's another Gonzaga in college basketball.
Like I said, I'd put my money on Schertz not being at SLU next year.
I'm not trying to be flippant or diffifult. I am genuinely trying to understand. You keep saying he is leaving this year, but the other parts of what you are saying keep changing, and they are vague.
Earlier you said he should go to MUBB. Why would that be better for him than what he has now? Then you pivoted to include all non football four programs vs football four, including the Big East. But you wouldn't specifically say Big East Head Coaches should all leave this year as well for football four if they can do it. Why aren't you also saying that?
Would you be specific about what you mean by high major, or good job?
Why don't you believe Schertz can do this again next year where he is now? He may return the bulk of his team. He'll also add new players. The investment is only going up there. He's only been there 2 years.
Not that I care or that it matters, but they have 3 billionaire boosters, and about a dozen Marcus Lemonis type of money people in their regular rotation. One of them likes the attention. The rest donate anonymously and don't care about the attention. They have too tier, non football four money. They still have to write the checks every year. But this is a place that paid a previous less successful HC $8.5 million to go away.
Matt Norlander wrote an article in 2025 where he named 11 schools that were paying $10 million to players. And he said 15 schools were paying $8 million. That is the top of the player paying market at this time 2025-2026. 3 were Big East schools. UConn, St. John's, Villanova. Less than one third of football four programs are paying $8-10 million for players at this time. That of course will go up in number snd teams.
You keep saying the A10 will be irrelevant. But that isn't this year. This year it is the 7th best rated conference, and, being on top of that is good enough to be 16 Net, 24 KP, 21 Torvik, and so on. This is just year 2 for him. And it is way less stress and pressure than some other places. Why wouldn't he keep doing that until he reached a point where he didn't think he could compete at the highest levels there? Then with several years of success under his belt he could be choosy for a different program.
Short term, what he is doing is very sustainable. And if he is going to win big again next year, why wouldn't he have similar opportunities or better down the road? And you didn't answer about Shaka? Is Shaka a fool for not jumping to football four this year? I'm trying to understand the specifics that support your conclusion.
Quote from: Tarragona on February 05, 2026, 09:30:08 AMI'm not trying to be flippant or diffifult. I am genuinely trying to understand. You keep saying he is leaving this year, but the other parts of what you are saying keep changing, and they are vague.
Earlier you said he should go to MUBB. Why would that be better for him than what he has now? Then you pivoted to include all non football four programs vs football four, including the Big East. But you wouldn't specifically say Big East Head Coaches should all leave this year as well for football four if they can do it. Why aren't you also saying that?
Would you be specific about what you mean by high major, or good job?
Why don't you believe Schertz can do this again next year where he is now? He may return the bulk of his team. He'll also add new players. The investment is only going up there. He's only been there 2 years.
Not that I care or that it matters, but they have 3 billionaire boosters, and about a dozen Marcus Lemonis type of money people in their regular rotation. One of them likes the attention. The rest donate anonymously and don't care about the attention. They have too tier, non football four money. They still have to write the checks every year. But this is a place that paid a previous less successful HC $8.5 million to go away.
Matt Norlander wrote an article in 2025 where he named 11 schools that were paying $10 million to players. And he said 15 schools were paying $8 million. That is the top of the player paying market at this time 2025-2026. 3 were Big East schools. UConn, St. John's, Villanova. Less than one third of football four programs are paying $8-10 million for players at this time. That of course will go up in number snd teams.
You keep saying the A10 will be irrelevant. But that isn't this year. This year it is the 7th best rated conference, and, being on top of that is good enough to be 16 Net, 24 KP, 21 Torvik, and so on. This is just year 2 for him. And it is way less stress and pressure than some other places. Why wouldn't he keep doing that until he reached a point where he didn't think he could compete at the highest levels there? Then with several years of success under his belt he could be choosy for a different program.
Short term, what he is doing is very sustainable. And if he is going to win big again next year, why wouldn't he have similar opportunities or better down the road? And you didn't answer about Shaka? Is Shaka a fool for not jumping to football four this year? I'm trying to understand the specifics that support your conclusion.
This is giving some UDPride vibes. Like I said, this is just going to continue going in circles. If you can't see what's been going on in college athletics, I'm not sure what to tell you. Even the school you think you're going to be is jumping to a different conference.
There's a reason your senators (I think? but honestly don't care enough to keep this going) are writing letters to the Big East trying to get into it.
Congrats on all the money and this year's success. I look forward to SLU's 26 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, 9 straight Sweet 16 appearances, and two Final Four appearances.
CBB: So was Brad Davison or Grayson Allen the dirtier player in college?
Jeremy Fears: Hold my beer
https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/2019302408992747673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019302408992747673%7Ctwgr%5E86b9d9cb879bf0e3f62b0494619c30aded09efa6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fillinois-at-michigan-state-saturday-february-7th-7-00pm-ct-fox.41402%2Fpage-2 (https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/2019302408992747673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019302408992747673%7Ctwgr%5E86b9d9cb879bf0e3f62b0494619c30aded09efa6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fillinois-at-michigan-state-saturday-february-7th-7-00pm-ct-fox.41402%2Fpage-2)
https://x.com/i/status/2019389209652453679
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 05, 2026, 09:58:14 AMhttps://x.com/i/status/2019389209652453679
Maybe SLU can send some of their extra billions down to help out the oil money boys.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 05, 2026, 09:58:14 AMhttps://x.com/i/status/2019389209652453679
Tricking the rich guys out of more of their money is a genius move.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 05, 2026, 09:56:16 AMThis is giving some UDPride vibes. Like I said, this is just going to continue going in circles. If you can't see what's been going on in college athletics, I'm not sure what to tell you. Even the school you think you're going to be is jumping to a different conference.
There's a reason your senators (I think? but honestly don't care enough to keep this going) are writing letters to the Big East trying to get into it.
Congrats on all the money and this year's success. I look forward to SLU's 26 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, 9 straight Sweet 16 appearances, and two Final Four appearances.
???
I am confused. None of this has anything to do with the questions I asked.
I think many would say their Senator is self serving and opportunistic to try to deflect from their NFL team relocating to Kansas. Schertz is smart enough to smile. shake hands, and take the free publicity.
You said you aren't sure what to tell me. Answer specific questions is all that I asked for you ti do. Not doing that is why this is circular.
Why does it matter if Schertz is doing this in the A10, WCC, Mountain West, Big East, football four etc? He's doing it. 6 of 11 Big East programs have struggled since MUBB joined 21 years ago.
No one mentioned 26 straight NCAA Tourneys. 9 Sweet 16's, or 2 Final Fours. This year, next year, year by year. Why don't you think he can do it again next year? It's not a trick question.
I'm not sure why it bothers you so much.
Happy to move on.
Quote from: barfolomew on February 05, 2026, 09:57:23 AMCBB: So was Brad Davison or Grayson Allen the dirtier player in college?
Jeremy Fears: Hold my beer
https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/2019302408992747673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019302408992747673%7Ctwgr%5E86b9d9cb879bf0e3f62b0494619c30aded09efa6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fillinois-at-michigan-state-saturday-february-7th-7-00pm-ct-fox.41402%2Fpage-2 (https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/2019302408992747673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019302408992747673%7Ctwgr%5E86b9d9cb879bf0e3f62b0494619c30aded09efa6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fillinois-at-michigan-state-saturday-february-7th-7-00pm-ct-fox.41402%2Fpage-2)
Still Davison
Schertz sounds like what I do after Taco Bell.
St. Thomas has played 4 teams now in the kenpom top 154. They are 0-4, but all of those were on the road. #CrownThem
Quote from: barfolomew on February 05, 2026, 09:57:23 AMCBB: So was Brad Davison or Grayson Allen the dirtier player in college?
Jeremy Fears: Hold my beer
https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/2019302408992747673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019302408992747673%7Ctwgr%5E86b9d9cb879bf0e3f62b0494619c30aded09efa6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fillinois-at-michigan-state-saturday-february-7th-7-00pm-ct-fox.41402%2Fpage-2 (https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/2019302408992747673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019302408992747673%7Ctwgr%5E86b9d9cb879bf0e3f62b0494619c30aded09efa6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisloyalty.com%2Fpost%2Fillinois-at-michigan-state-saturday-february-7th-7-00pm-ct-fox.41402%2Fpage-2)
Looks like MSU players are acting the same way on and off the court/field.
I know standup guy, Tom Izzo, won't stand for this.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 05, 2026, 01:26:06 PMI know standup guy, Tom Izzo, won't stand for this.
Some MSU co-ed is going to pay dearly.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 05, 2026, 01:26:06 PMI know standup guy, Tom Izzo, won't stand for this.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-top-25-1-michigan-state-jeremy-fears/
"I don't even know if I'm gonna start him next game," Izzo said after Michigan State's 76-73 loss to the Gophers in Minneapolis. "Jeremy's gotta grow up a little bit."
Bashing Doug Gottlieb is a bit tired, not because it's not merited, but because it's beating a dead horse at this point. And mild credit to him, he's made GB into a mediocre team this year instead of abjectly horrible like last year. But then he runs his mouth as is his inclination and says this nonsense...
https://x.com/cboxsports/status/2019504033149469009?s=46 (https://x.com/cboxsports/status/2019504033149469009?s=46)
The MAC has 4 teams that are higher in the NET than the top team in the Horizon, and 8 who would be in the top 2. Oh and Miami beat the best team in the Horizon, Wright St, by 8 on the road. But sure Doug, your squad who is 7-6 in the Horizon with no Q1 or Q2 wins and 5-5 in Q3 definitely wouldn't struggle against Miami.
I also like that he's so magnanimously offered to have Miami come to play on the road in GB like it's a destination game for a mid major.
I'm obviously biased with my interest in Miami's remarkable story and run, but I do find it fascinating how much bitterness and resentment it's brought out among certain segments of the college basketball world. They havent yet been over-seeded in the tournament or "stole" a bid from a P5 program after they lost in the MAC tournament. All they've done is get well deserved praise and attention for winning 23 straight and getting ranked. Yet people can't help scream about their schedule or seethe that they'd get killed by "insert mid range B10/SEC/ACC" school. Save that rage for March people
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on February 05, 2026, 07:43:54 AMAre the Jack Rabbits good? Does St Thomas play anyone good? What is our fascination with St Thomas again?
Next team on BE expansion
Quote from: JWags85 on February 05, 2026, 03:52:02 PMBashing Doug Gottlieb is a bit tired, not because it's not merited, but because it's beating a dead horse at this point. And mild credit to him, he's made GB into a mediocre team this year instead of abjectly horrible like last year. But then he runs his mouth as is his inclination and says this nonsense...
https://x.com/cboxsports/status/2019504033149469009?s=46 (https://x.com/cboxsports/status/2019504033149469009?s=46)
The MAC has 4 teams that are higher in the NET than the top team in the Horizon, and 8 who would be in the top 2. Oh and Miami beat the best team in the Horizon, Wright St, by 8 on the road. But sure Doug, your squad who is 7-6 in the Horizon with no Q1 or Q2 wins and 5-5 in Q3 definitely wouldn't struggle against Miami.
I also like that he's so magnanimously offered to have Miami come to play on the road in GB like it's a destination game for a mid major.
I'm obviously biased with my interest in Miami's remarkable story and run, but I do find it fascinating how much bitterness and resentment it's brought out among certain segments of the college basketball world. They havent yet been over-seeded in the tournament or "stole" a bid from a P5 program after they lost in the MAC tournament. All they've done is get well deserved praise and attention for winning 23 straight and getting ranked. Yet people can't help scream about their schedule or seethe that they'd get killed by "insert mid range B10/SEC/ACC" school. Save that rage for March people
Terrible take by Gottlieb.
Is his program being discussed?
Congrats, Buzz. Way to use that portal!
After landing at No. 182 in the latest NET rankings, Maryland is officially the lowest-ranked power conference school in the country.
https://x.com/terrapins247/status/2019863697330421777?s=61&t=jsIZllSIAp6Fe-FmvZNVnw
Quote from: pbiflyer on February 06, 2026, 05:02:01 PMCongrats, Buzz. Way to use that portal!
After landing at No. 182 in the latest NET rankings, Maryland is officially the lowest-ranked power conference school in the country.
https://x.com/terrapins247/status/2019863697330421777?s=61&t=jsIZllSIAp6Fe-FmvZNVnw
Can you imagine how embarassing it must be to lose to a team like that?
Gard avoids yet another way to get things done.
Quote from: MU82 on February 07, 2026, 01:43:03 PMGard avoids yet another way to get things done.
A great coach.
I just saw how Wisky lost. Lol!!
Lotta people scoffed at the idea of adding Trimble last season.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 05, 2026, 03:23:23 PMhttps://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-top-25-1-michigan-state-jeremy-fears/
"I don't even know if I'm gonna start him next game," Izzo said after Michigan State's 76-73 loss to the Gophers in Minneapolis. "Jeremy's gotta grow up a little bit."
*Narrator*
Jeremy Fears started the next game.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 07, 2026, 07:41:16 PMLotta people scoffed at the idea of adding Trimble last season.
Most importantly, the people who actually participated in the process.
Duke chokes to UNC. Trimble hits 3 with .4 left on the clock. Whole student section had to clear the court to finish the final .4.
Fears enters the portal.
Scoop: Fire Shaka if he can't get Fears.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 07, 2026, 07:53:33 PM*Narrator*
Jeremy Fears started the next game.
Is Izzo just a tw@t? I look back over the years and the case seems compelling. Tiny tw@t.
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 07, 2026, 08:33:30 PMIs Izzo just a tw@t? I look back over the years and the case seems compelling. Tiny tw@t.
He looks unhappy for some reason. Of course he always looks angry about stuff.
Quote from: Johnny B on February 07, 2026, 08:13:18 PMDuke chokes to UNC. Trimble hits 3 with .4 left on the clock. Whole student section had to clear the court to finish the final .4.
I'm no anti-Storm The Court absolutist. I actually think it's fun.
But blueblood UNC's fans are storming the court now after regular-season wins?
That looked like a terrible call on Illinois
Quote from: MU82 on February 07, 2026, 08:47:40 PMI'm no anti-Storm The Court absolutist. I actually think it's fun.
But blueblood UNC's fans are storming the court now after regular-season wins?
These last 5 years or so kids storm the court/feild for a lot less than what it used be. Not that I care. They beat their top 5 ranked rival in near buzzer beater fashion.. why not
Quote from: MU82 on February 07, 2026, 08:47:40 PMI'm no anti-Storm The Court absolutist. I actually think it's fun.
But blueblood UNC's fans are storming the court now after regular-season wins?
Against Scheyer, who turned into a blubbering crybaby when a fan ripped Kyle Filipowski's arm and beat him to death with it in a court storm, I'll allow it.
The refs aren't helping Illinois down the stretch.
The fouls are finally evening out.
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2026, 09:05:11 PMThe fouls are finally evening out.
But if they are evening out with one team getting 8 ft's under 3 mins?
Sparty just ran the same set with the same result that MU ran at the end of the first half. 1-4 set to a screen and roll. Same result.
The Illinois big needs to keep that swat in bounds. Dumb.
Clear foul. But will he hit this? 50/50?
God I hate msu..
Wow. Clutch.
Holy Hell! That was awful D.
I thought Izzo was supposed to suspend Fears?
That wasn't a foul.
Rough game for Wagler.
Fack
Passing on the opportunity to criticize MSU for a low IQ inbounds pass?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2026, 09:30:38 PMRough game for Wagler.
He was forcing so much, taking bad shots just trying to get one to go in.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 07, 2026, 09:48:34 PMHe was forcing so much, taking bad shots just trying to get one to go in.
No doubt.
Really good game in Provo.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2026, 02:42:57 PMI just saw how Wisky lost. Lol!!
It's always great when they lose, but this is just an AWFUL offensive foul call. Wow.
https://x.com/itsAntWright/status/2020230955244613836?s=20
Sultan criticizing officials. This really is a bizarro season.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2026, 08:10:18 AMSultan criticizing officials. This really is a bizarro season.
I always criticize officials. They are awful. What I criticize is people who complain about every call, even ones that are absolutely correct, and then complain that refs cost them games.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2026, 08:10:18 AMSultan criticizing officials. This really is a bizarro season.
I always criticize officials. They are awful. What I criticize is people who complain about every call, even ones that are absolutely correct, and then complain that refs cost them games.
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Wrong, Fluffy. 100% wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. Tower is spot-on to call you out. You need to look at your past posts and do some deep introspection. It wouldn't kill you to admit you contradicted yourself on the ref topic on about 1000 occasions.
And here's the news; Fk the Weasels/Rodents. Them complaining about any call, in any game, ever, with the kind of home cooking garbage we've seen at the Kohl Hole, is on its face absurd.
"I've never seen that call before"
Greg Gard's response to Blackwell tripping a IU player at the end of the game.
Nice try, Greg.
Boyd kind of brought it on himself. Lowered his shoulder, leaned into the defender, and extended his arm after contact.
A questionable call, but you can't give the refs any reason to call a foul on you.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 08, 2026, 10:17:15 AMBoyd kind of brought it on himself. Lowered his shoulder, leaned into the defender, and extended his arm after contact.
A questionable call, but you can't give the refs any reason to call a foul on you.
Yes. Questionable call for sure. But according to Fluffy, the Weasels were robbed and it was egregious. Oh.....okay. Smh.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 08, 2026, 10:08:19 AMYes.....Fluffy might want to look at some of hi
Wrong, Fluffy. 100% wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. Tower is spot-on to call you out. You need to look at your past posts and do some deep introspection. It wouldn't kill you to admit you contradicted yourself on the ref topic on about 1000 occasions.
I did not contradict myself. I have repeatedly said that college refs are awful.
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=66906.msg1722181#msg1722181
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=65719.msg1629268#msg1629268
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=62645.msg1424301#msg1424301
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=61074.msg1288268#msg1288268
Want more????
Quote from: The Sultan on February 08, 2026, 10:25:31 AMI did not contradict myself. I have repeatedly said that college refs are awful.
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=66906.msg1722181#msg1722181
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=65719.msg1629268#msg1629268
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=62645.msg1424301#msg1424301
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=61074.msg1288268#msg1288268
Want more????
Fluffy, you have a problem. Again, it wouldn't kill you to admit you're wrong every 5 years or so. Mendacity is a cancer and the truth could set you free.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 08, 2026, 10:27:32 AMFluffy, you have a problem. Again, it wouldn't kill you to admit you're wrong every 5 years or so. Mendacity is a cancer and the truth could set you free.
You could have just said "I was wrong."
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 08, 2026, 10:27:32 AMFluffy, you have a problem. Again, it wouldn't kill you to admit you're wrong every 5 years or so. Mendacity is a cancer and the truth could set you free.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: The Sultan on February 08, 2026, 10:36:52 AMYou could have just said "I was wrong."
Okay. You were wrong. I have been wrong before as well. I never thought Holmgren would be this good.
Bruce Pearl said no one has played Michigan closer than WE have or mean Wisconsin has. Is Bruce going somewhere
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 08, 2026, 02:08:03 PMBruce Pearl said no one has played Michigan closer than WE have or mean Wisconsin has. Is Bruce going somewhere
What?
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 08, 2026, 02:08:03 PMBruce Pearl said no one has played Michigan closer than WE have or mean Wisconsin has. Is Bruce going somewhere
Pearl clearly meant "WEsconsin."
Nate Bittle goes to the line for Oregon.
Hoosier fans: "Bittle's Balding (clap clap clapclapclap) Bittle's Balding (clap clap clapclapclap).
Krivas on Zona is impressive.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 09, 2026, 09:38:52 PMKrivas on Zona is impressive.
I watched a full Zona game for the first time this year a little over a week ago. #1 ranking aside, they are probably the team to beat. They have everything you're looking for in a college basketball team.
An interesting stat brought up during the Arizona/Kansas game: Zona has yet to be out-rebounded this season (averaging a margin of about +13).
Among other things, it definitely helps explain why they keep winning.
That was an embarrassing missed call by the refs.
Quote from: K1 Lover on February 09, 2026, 09:42:36 PMAn interesting stat brought up during the Arizona/Kansas game: Zona has yet to be out-rebounded this season (averaging a margin of about +13).
Among other things, it definitely helps explain why they keep winning.
Bad stat. Rebounding margin isn't a thing. BYU out-rebounded KU on a % basis.
Bill Self is 38-0 on ESPN Big Monday. What a stat.
Will Kansas court storm if they hold on for the win? Zona has been awful the last 7 mins.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 09, 2026, 10:02:00 PMWill Kansas court storm if they hold on for the win? Zona has been awful the last 7 mins.
I don't think they can afford that fine.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 09, 2026, 10:01:15 PMBill Self is 38-0 on ESPN Big Monday. What a stat.
And he's 0-1 vs MU in Honolulu.
:)
Was that a foul?
Do we have scouts in Kinshasa? Huge game for Bidunga.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 09, 2026, 10:18:26 PMDo we have scouts in Kinshasa? Huge game for Bidunga.
He was a Free Agent in the offseason! Didn't get the offers he wanted so he went back.
Can't MU set up some Catholic schools in the Congo?
From The Athletic:
Alabama men's basketball player Charles Bediako can no longer play college basketball, an Alabama judge ruled Monday, marking a significant victory for the NCAA and its existing eligibility rules.
Judge Daniel Pruet of the Tuscaloosa Circuit Court denied a preliminary injunction in Bediako's lawsuit against the NCAA that prevents him from continuing to play for the Crimson Tide, overruling a temporary restraining order for immediate eligibility that was granted to Bediako last month.
Bediako, 23, previously played for Alabama from 2021 to 2023. The 7-footer from Brampton, Ontario, declared for the 2023 NBA Draft after two seasons in college, at the time forgoing his remaining eligibility. He went undrafted but signed a two-way contract with an NBA team and spent most of the past three seasons competing in the G League, including as recently as a game on Jan. 17. He never appeared in an NBA game.
He rejoined Alabama last month and took his case to court after the NCAA denied Alabama's request to reinstate his eligibility.
Bediako played in five games for the Crimson Tide (16-7) after the temporary restraining order was granted on Jan. 21, averaging 10 points and 4.6 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game. He scored 12 points off the bench in Alabama's 96-92 rivalry win at Auburn on Saturday. The team was 3-2 when Bediako played. It is not expected that Alabama will have to vacate any wins in which Bediako participated.
Monday's ruling, which came after a hearing Friday, represents a considerable triumph for the NCAA, which is facing numerous challenges to its eligibility rules. A number of former G League and international players were granted eligibility by the NCAA this season — including Baylor's James Nnaji, a former NBA Draft pick — but unlike Bediako, none had previously played in college or signed an NBA contract, the latter of which was established as a red-line distinction by NCAA president Charlie Baker.
The part I bolded seems to be the most important part of this. If you've signed an NBA contract, there's no going back to play college ball. At least until another judge rules otherwise.
So with Kolek out of the Knicks rotation and Kam not playing at all until recently, let's just wait until the Big East Tournament and find an MU alum judge to file a restraining order allowing those two and Justin Lewis to play for Marquette. Plus Wade left with eligibility remaining, so bring him on board. Win the BET, play them the first 2 weeks of the NCAA Tournament, and then be found ineligible and lose in the Final Four.
1) Person at scorers table gets spied on and video recorded while texting someone as to why Peterson sat out yesterday for Kansas.
"So hes sick and he didn't tell anyone in practice and Bill said don't half a** it if your gonna play, if not sit. DP said unnatural carnal knowledge It, I'm out."
https://x.com/i/status/2021040960260784524
2) Associate AD let's everyone know that the individual works for ESPN and that they are handling the situation internally
https://x.com/i/status/2021059646463914162
3) Individual from ESPN gets confronted
https://x.com/i/status/2021058337811656821
drama!
Quote from: wadesworld on February 10, 2026, 10:06:47 AMSo with Kolek out of the Knicks rotation and Kam not playing at all until recently, let's just wait until the Big East Tournament and find an MU alum judge to file a restraining order allowing those two and Justin Lewis to play for Marquette. Plus Wade left with eligibility remaining, so bring him on board. Win the BET, play them the first 2 weeks of the NCAA Tournament, and then be found ineligible and lose in the Final Four.
Speaking of Tyler Kolek, WFAN radio in NYC is running ads for a Cadillac dealership in Queens where TK is doing the entire ad.
"Hi it's me, Tyler Kolek of the NYK......."
Quote from: wadesworld on February 10, 2026, 10:06:47 AMSo with Kolek out of the Knicks rotation and Kam not playing at all until recently, let's just wait until the Big East Tournament and find an MU alum judge to file a restraining order allowing those two and Justin Lewis to play for Marquette. Plus Wade left with eligibility remaining, so bring him on board. Win the BET, play them the first 2 weeks of the NCAA Tournament, and then be found ineligible and lose in the Final Four.
Brilliant!
Absolutely brilliant! Except the last part.
Dybantsa is absolutely killing Baylor. He's so unbelievably smooth and patient with his dribble
Quote from: JWags85 on February 10, 2026, 06:54:11 PMDybantsa is absolutely killing Baylor. He's so unbelievably smooth and patient with his dribble
They are projected as a 7 seed right now with all that talent. Right in line with what we were last year.
Fanta is not a play by play tv guy.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 10, 2026, 09:18:01 PMFanta is nor a play by play tv guy.
He's embarrassingly awful. He has a certain charm on twitter and what not but terrible on tv.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 10, 2026, 09:19:30 PMHe's embarrassingly awful. He has a certain charm on twitter and what not but terrible on tv.
Ya....I think it's fair to say he's pretty terrible.
Fair to say Tang at K-State isn't a RGV kind of guy:
"These dudes do not deserve to wear this uniform," Tang said. "There will be very few of them in it next year. I'm embarrassed for the university. I'm embarrassed for our fans and our student section. It is just ridiculous."
K-State has other problems (assistant coach) and their fanbase is pissed about spending huge bucks in the portal only to get a subpar product.
Tang may not be in a K-State quarter zip next season.
Quote from: tower912 on February 12, 2026, 05:56:15 AMK-State has other problems (assistant coach) and their fanbase is pissed about spending huge bucks in the portal only to get a subpar product.
Tang may not be in a K-State quarter zip next season.
May not? He's gone.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 10, 2026, 10:06:47 AMSo with Kolek out of the Knicks rotation and Kam not playing at all until recently, let's just wait until the Big East Tournament and find an MU alum judge to file a restraining order allowing those two and Justin Lewis to play for Marquette. Plus Wade left with eligibility remaining, so bring him on board. Win the BET, play them the first 2 weeks of the NCAA Tournament, and then be found ineligible and lose in the Final Four.
So how would that work? Would they be walk-ons?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 12, 2026, 09:03:00 AMSo how would that work? Would they be walk-ons?
the judge would also have to declare the NCAA's roster caps null and void.
There are three justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court with MU degrees, let's get it done!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 12, 2026, 09:09:14 AMthe judge would also have to declare the NCAA's roster caps null and void.
There are three justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court with MU degrees, let's get it done!
Yeah who are we to limit the opportunities of people to get paid for their services? Just time it right so that the NCAA can rule it all illegal/players ineligible after we've won the games we need to (BET and as many NCAAT games as we can get in before a court date).
Quote from: wadesworld on February 12, 2026, 11:36:46 AMYeah who are we to limit the opportunities of people to get paid for their services? Just time it right so that the NCAA can rule it all illegal/players ineligible after we've won the games we need to (BET and as many NCAAT games as we can get in before a court date).
it is going to be interesting to see how the committee treats Alabama and the five games they played with Bediako. They went 3-2. Does the committee not count the three wins? I'd normally think they'd cower to Greg Sankey but he came out in opposition to Bediako playing so who the hell knows.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 12, 2026, 11:53:41 AMit is going to be interesting to see how the committee treats Alabama and the five games they played with Bediako. They went 3-2. Does the committee not count the three wins? I'd normally think they'd cower to Greg Sankey but he came out in opposition to Bediako playing so who the hell knows.
Very interesting indeed. If they nullify the wins, I can only guess that they will be sued.
After getting smacked down multiple times, it seems the university presidents and legal counsels have resigned themselves to having the actual systems in power make the final verdict.
Watching Missouri St against LA Tech on CBS Sports Network not many people in the stands
UW-Green Bay looked good tonight. 10-6 in the Horizon. Gottlieb! Perfect landing spot for Tre Norman, Caedin Hamilton and Sean Jones. Sandy Cohen took his talents to GB...this trio should too! Do it!
Quote from: Viper on February 12, 2026, 09:50:35 PMUW-Green Bay looked good tonight. 10-6 in the Horizon. Gottlieb! Perfect landing spot for Tre Norman, Caedin Hamilton and Sean Jones. Sandy Cohen took his talents to GB...this trio should too! Do it!
Cohen was at least from the area.
Anyway, I give Gottleib credit. He really upped the talent this year and got some experience on his staff. Quitting the radio show was a good move for him, although my understanding is that he was "highly encouraged" to do so . If he manages to get GB into the tournament, it would the turnaround of the season.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 13, 2026, 08:06:18 AMIf he manages to get GB into the tournament, it would the turnaround of the season.
That would be great. An alumnus coach and his team in the tourney! Our team could watch them on TV.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 13, 2026, 08:23:15 AMThat would be great. An alumnus coach and his team in the tourney! Our team could watch them on TV.
Alumnus coach?
Quote from: The Sultan on February 13, 2026, 08:35:55 AMAlumnus coach?
Stupid mistake on my part. I was thinking of Wardle. :-[
Quote from: The Sultan on February 13, 2026, 08:35:55 AMAlumnus coach?
Gottlieb almost transferred to Marquette, but he wasn't able to steal a spot.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 13, 2026, 09:11:43 AMGottlieb almost transferred to Marquette, but he wasn't able to steal a spot.
Yep. Deane had him committed, but the MU administration (correctly) vetoed it due to what happened at ND.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 13, 2026, 09:14:33 AMYep. Deane had him committed, but the MU administration (correctly) declined it due to what happened at ND.
It was right there, man.
Quote from: Viper on February 12, 2026, 09:50:35 PMUW-Green Bay looked good tonight. 10-6 in the Horizon. Gottlieb! Perfect landing spot for Tre Norman, Caedin Hamilton and Sean Jones. Sandy Cohen took his talents to GB...this trio should too! Do it!
Now that he's proven himself a Big East starter maybe CSUN or other Big West programs will take Caedin, or at least have him in for an official visit.
Jones could be a really good pickup for Ohio U or Bowling Green. And Norman could have his pick of Merrimack, UMass-Lowell, or Boston U. Hell, since Earl Grant is going to be fired, Boston College, the midmajor of the ACC, could be a great fit for him and he'd get a degree from a top-flight institution if he doesn't get one from MU.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 13, 2026, 09:26:35 AMIt was right there, man.
I'll give you credit, you are quite a card.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 13, 2026, 11:19:12 AMI'll give you credit, you are quite a card.
How dare you charge me with such a title.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 13, 2026, 11:28:26 AMHow dare you charge me with such a title.
Sorry. From now on, I will only make monthly statements about you.
Williams 'completely aware' of Maryland's disappointing season
https://www.thescore.com/ncaab/news/3476406/williams-completely-aware-of-marylands-disappointing-season
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Buzz Williams took some time to address the big picture of a season gone wrong.
In his first campaign at Maryland, the Terrapins are 9-14, 2-10 in Big Ten play. That's even after a victory at Minnesota on Sunday — one that was followed by some online debate over his postgame accessibility.
So in his news conference Tuesday, Williams held himself accountable.
"Whatever was going on on the internet that said I didn't want to talk to the media, I don't know. I have not tried to dodge anything relative to the results. I've coached 19 years as a head coach. I'm completely aware of how good Maryland is, and how disappointing our season has been," Williams said. "Our staff is continuing to study and figure out ways for improvement, but our system going forward will be more sustainable."
The Terrapins already have four losses by at least 30 points.
Williams took over after Kevin Willard left for the Villanova job. This season went downhill in a hurry, and leading scorer Pharrel Payne hasn't played since injuring a leg in mid-December.
"We have to do a better job in our decisions. We have to do a better job in our evaluations," Williams said. "We can't control the injuries. That's not justification for our lack of success."
Beyond the poor performance on the court, there's been a sense Williams hasn't connected well enough with his new fan base — an issue that's important in an era when players come and go so quickly.
"I have never said no, unless it impacted what I needed to do on my job," Williams said. "So I apologize for those that don't think they know me, or whoever these fans are. I'm not hiding anything."
Maryland hosts Iowa on Wednesday night.
"There's not an excuse or justification for our lack of success, other than we have to do better and we will do better," Williams said.
Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on February 13, 2026, 01:57:01 PMWilliams 'completely aware' of Maryland's disappointing season
https://www.thescore.com/ncaab/news/3476406/williams-completely-aware-of-marylands-disappointing-season
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Buzz Williams took some time to address the big picture of a season gone wrong.
In his first campaign at Maryland, the Terrapins are 9-14, 2-10 in Big Ten play. That's even after a victory at Minnesota on Sunday — one that was followed by some online debate over his postgame accessibility.
So in his news conference Tuesday, Williams held himself accountable.
"Whatever was going on on the internet that said I didn't want to talk to the media, I don't know. I have not tried to dodge anything relative to the results. I've coached 19 years as a head coach. I'm completely aware of how good Maryland is, and how disappointing our season has been," Williams said. "Our staff is continuing to study and figure out ways for improvement, but our system going forward will be more sustainable."
The Terrapins already have four losses by at least 30 points.
Williams took over after Kevin Willard left for the Villanova job. This season went downhill in a hurry, and leading scorer Pharrel Payne hasn't played since injuring a leg in mid-December.
"We have to do a better job in our decisions. We have to do a better job in our evaluations," Williams said. "We can't control the injuries. That's not justification for our lack of success."
Beyond the poor performance on the court, there's been a sense Williams hasn't connected well enough with his new fan base — an issue that's important in an era when players come and go so quickly.
"I have never said no, unless it impacted what I needed to do on my job," Williams said. "So I apologize for those that don't think they know me, or whoever these fans are. I'm not hiding anything."
Maryland hosts Iowa on Wednesday night.
"There's not an excuse or justification for our lack of success, other than we have to do better and we will do better," Williams said.
That's a good PR move for a new coach. Not something he has to do, but good to do.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 13, 2026, 02:04:53 PMThat's a good PR move for a new coach. Not something he has to do, but good to do.
It sounds like Buzz is setting himself up job hopping against in the off-season.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 13, 2026, 03:07:25 PMIt sounds like Buzz is setting himself up job hopping against in the off-season.
I often think about the people around here that are nostalgic for this guy.
He showed you could win without an aircraft carrier. Gardner, Otule, Mbao, McMorrow.
Guard play rules.
Quote from: tower912 on February 13, 2026, 03:22:20 PMHe showed you could win without an aircraft carrier. Gardner, Otule, Mbao, McMorrow.
Guard play rules.
He also showed someone his literal sh1t from his ass.
Legend has it.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 13, 2026, 03:11:38 PMI often think about the people around here that are nostalgic for this guy.
Not me.
I'll never forget an MU staff member telling me, "Buzz and his wife got so insufferable we would have taken the Creans back in a second."
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 12, 2026, 11:53:41 AMit is going to be interesting to see how the committee treats Alabama and the five games they played with Bediako. They went 3-2. Does the committee not count the three wins? I'd normally think they'd cower to Greg Sankey but he came out in opposition to Bediako playing so who the hell knows.
Not sure this is the right thread for this, but in reaction to the Ole Miss QB getting another year of eligibility, the ESPN radio guys proclaimed:
1. The NCAA is dead.
2. The NCAA does nothing (literally nothing)
3. The NCAA never pushed back on N.I.L. (WHAT??)
4. Claims the NCAA need to have the same rules for D-1, D-2, and D-3. (Exact opposite of most everyone)
5. The P4 teams are going to breakoff and all will be better than under the NCAA.
[these "experts" don't even know that the
EXACT SAME PEOPLE will be making the rules as there is now under the NCAA, unless you think Loras College and Texas A&M University at Galveston are making decisions for the P4]
Additionally, I'm not going to pick a side here, but the non-revenue sports are at great risk of going away.
My point of this is that casual fans, not people here, listen to this information and think is is factual and accurate.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 13, 2026, 06:40:47 PMNot sure this is the right thread for this, but in reaction to the Ole Miss QB getting another year of eligibility, the ESPN radio guys proclaimed:
1. The NCAA is dead.
2. The NCAA does nothing (literally nothing)
3. The NCAA never pushed back on N.I.L. (WHAT??)
4. Claims the NCAA need to have the same rules for D-1, D-2, and D-3. (Exact opposite of most everyone)
5. The P4 teams are going to breakoff and all will be better than under the NCAA.
[these "experts" don't even know that the EXACT SAME PEOPLE will be making the rules as there is now under the NCAA, unless you think Loras College and Texas A&M University at Galveston are making decisions for the P4]
Additionally, I'm not going to pick a side here, but the non-revenue sports are at great risk of going away.
My point of this is that casual fans, not people here, listen to this information and think is is factual and accurate.
The NCAA held fast to its rules, and he was denied three times. Chambliss did not provide documented medical evidence that he could not play in 2022. Ferris State could not find the practice logs, which could have shown Chamblis was participating (they claimed they went to a new system and it would be too expensive. What a joke). Chambliss never once mentioned academics in his testimony, either.
The fact is, Chambliss went out and found an Ole Miss grad judge who gleefully announced his decision, which was probably written before the hearing, much like the one-time transfer exception decision, in which a 45-page holding document was magically produced within a half hour of the conclusion of the hearing.
If the NCAA is dead ESPN has been a major contributor to its death, so F them. I found it amusing when the Tennessee AG complained about the transfer portal and the movement of players. You know, the guy who brought the suit that invalidated the one time transfer exception rule. "Arsonist regrets that the fire he sent to his neighbor's house spread and burned his own.
Mich St. is on pace to give up 120 to the Weasels.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 13, 2026, 06:50:29 PMThe NCAA held fast to its rules, and he was denied three times. Chambliss did not provide documented medical evidence that he could not play in 2022. Ferris State could not find the practice logs, which could have shown Chamblis was participating (they claimed they went to a new system and it would be too expensive. What a joke). Chambliss never once mentioned academics in his testimony, either.
The fact is, Chambliss went out and found an Ole Miss grad judge who gleefully announced his decision, which was probably written before the hearing, much like the one-time transfer exception decision, in which a 45-page holding document was magically produced within a half hour of the conclusion of the hearing.
If the NCAA is dead ESPN has been a major contributor to its death, so F them. I found it amusing when the Tennessee AG complained about the transfer portal and the movement of players. You know, the guy who brought the suit that invalidated the one time transfer exception rule. "Arsonist regrets that the fire he sent to his neighbor's house spread and burned his own.
I knew Louisville fans who thought the NCAA was not sever enough with the penalties on Kentucky, who wanted the NCAA disbanded because they went after UofL. Hypocrisy anyone?
The perception that the NCAA is like the IRS is so wrong. The NCAA is like men's only country club and thinking changing its name but not its membership will make things different.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 13, 2026, 07:31:31 PMMich St. is on pace to give up 120 to the Weasels.
welp, this Friday night is shot
Shows what you can do with the portal!
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 13, 2026, 07:48:29 PMShows what you can do with the portal!
By your logic, since every other team uses the portal every other team would make the tournament.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 13, 2026, 06:50:29 PMThe NCAA held fast to its rules, and he was denied three times. Chambliss did not provide documented medical evidence that he could not play in 2022. Ferris State could not find the practice logs, which could have shown Chamblis was participating (they claimed they went to a new system and it would be too expensive. What a joke). Chambliss never once mentioned academics in his testimony, either.
The fact is, Chambliss went out and found an Ole Miss grad judge who gleefully announced his decision, which was probably written before the hearing, much like the one-time transfer exception decision, in which a 45-page holding document was magically produced within a half hour of the conclusion of the hearing.
If the NCAA is dead ESPN has been a major contributor to its death, so F them. I found it amusing when the Tennessee AG complained about the transfer portal and the movement of players. You know, the guy who brought the suit that invalidated the one time transfer exception rule. "Arsonist regrets that the fire he sent to his neighbor's house spread and burned his own.
Trinidad Chambliss SHOULD be eligible because he is fun as hell to watch.
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 13, 2026, 07:48:29 PMShows what you can do with the portal!
If you use it correctly. Talent evaluation and fit are needed just like with old fashioned recruiting of high school players.
Badgers look like a top 4 seed.
Quote from: tower912 on February 13, 2026, 07:52:22 PMBy your logic, since every other team uses the portal every other team would make the tournament.
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Or your logic, better be last in the Big East.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 13, 2026, 08:40:12 PMBadgers look like a top 4 seed.
They're not a top 4 seed if you look at their overall results but definitely have 3 major wins.
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 13, 2026, 09:00:38 PMQuote from: tower912 on February 13, 2026, 07:52:22 PMBy your logic, since every other team uses the portal every other team would make the tournament.
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Or your logic, better be last in the Big East.
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Quote from: MuggsyB on February 13, 2026, 09:01:50 PMThey're not a top 4 seed if you look at their overall results but definitely have 3 major wins.
Sweet 16 potential, for sure. Gard is vanilla pudding but give him credit, plays the portal, has another solid season. This offseason, he'll reload again.
Haha it's Groundhogs day. Every year they get a couple nice wins. Every time MU fans cry and say they're a top 4 team. Every year Gard's team is a Tourney team but not a threat to make a run.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 13, 2026, 11:30:28 PMHaha it's Groundhogs day. Every year they get a couple nice wins. Every time MU fans cry and say they're a top 4 team. Every year Gard's team is a Tourney team but not a threat to make a run.
IMO, the key to making a run is to keep getting to the tournament. Eventually, the cosmic tumblers fall into place. UW will get there again this year and MU crapped the bed. Shaka needs to right the ship that he foundered.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 13, 2026, 05:06:32 PMNot me.
I'll never forget an MU staff member telling me, "Buzz and his wife got so insufferable we would have taken the Creans back in a second."
I'll never forget what an MU staff member told me about Billy Hoyle.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 13, 2026, 03:11:38 PMI often think about the people around here that are nostalgic for this guy.
Some people are nostalgic. Some fear abandonment. Some are neither. It often times has more to do with individual personal types of the MUBB fan than it does the coaches sometimes.
When Buzz left or when Crean left, my immediate feeling was indifference. It wasn't betrayal. It was thankful rainbows either. It was more of if he doesn't want to be here, okay, on to the next. At least for me.
More than the coach himself, I think what some of those people miss are 5 straight NCAA Tourneys, 2 Sweet 16's, an elite 8, and a league title. That's what some people miss as opposed to missing Buzz himself. The percentage of success, and depth of on court accomplishment.
With Crean, he stayed 9 years which was the longest since Al McGuire. People remember longevity. Good success with a Final Four, 5 NCAA Tourneys, and a league title.
Neither Buzz nor Crean were perfect on or off of the court. And for some maybe that could be said more strongly.
Many people want to win, and, they want sustained winning and success longer term. As much of it as they can get.
Shaka has a league title. He has a Sweet 16. If he can put up a few more stronger seasons at MUBB, some will be nostalgic for him down the road as well.
Tarranoga, I agree with you. When Wojo left, I said the king is dead, long live the king. Every coach has their idiosyncrasies that are accepted while they are at MU. After they depart, parallel thoughts akin to ex-girlfriends and wives, both all of the things that led to the break up, and all of the things that ticked you off but weren't so bad in hindsight.
Some people have sepia tinged memories, some people are eternally bitter.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on February 14, 2026, 12:07:11 AMIMO, the key to making a run is to keep getting to the tournament. Eventually, the cosmic tumblers fall into place. UW will get there again this year and MU crapped the bed. Shaka needs to right the ship that he foundered.
The first time Gard makes a Sweet 16 without a roster entirely put together by Bo Ryan I will start worrying about them making a deep run. Until then I am not going to freak out about
John Tonje Johnny Davis AJ Storr Chucky Hepburn are Wisconsin's Dwyane Wade.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 08:46:45 AMThe first time Gard makes a Sweet 16 without a roster entirely put together by Bo Ryan I will start worrying about them making a deep run. Until then I am not going to freak out about John Tonje Johnny Davis AJ Storr Chucky Hepburn are Wisconsin's Dwyane Wade.
Who was the Dwyane Wade on Dick Bennett's FF team? I wouldn't freak out about it one way or another. Have a good team and get some breaks and you can advance.
Quote from: Mutaman on February 14, 2026, 01:27:15 AMI'll never forget what an MU staff member told me about Billy Hoyle.
Hey now, I may be a chump but that's not my name
When Council plays well Kansas is a major problem. The B12 is no joke at the top.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 12:34:43 PMWhen Council plays well Kansas is a major problem. The B12 is no joke at the top.
It's been that way for a long time.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 08:46:45 AMThe first time Gard makes a Sweet 16 without a roster entirely put together by Bo Ryan I will start worrying about them making a deep run. Until then I am not going to freak out about John Tonje Johnny Davis AJ Storr Chucky Hepburn are Wisconsin's Dwyane Wade.
who cares who assembles the team? Gard is coaching em, and does pretty well year in and year out in a conference that is typically far superior to the BE. As I post this we are getting asss-kicked by X. Maybe we come back. Regardless, UW is celebrating an assss-kicking of Izzo...after winning at Illinois. I HATE UofDaneCty with the best of em, but they are good, again. And, Gard will go shopping in April. Will Shaka?
Quote from: Viper on February 14, 2026, 02:38:11 PMwho cares who assembles the team? Gard is coaching em, and does pretty well year in and year out in a conference that is typically far superior to the BE. As I post this we are getting asss-kicked by X. Maybe we come back. Regardless, UW is celebrating an assss-kicking of Izzo...after winning at Illinois. I HATE UofDaneCty with the best of em, but they are good, again. And, Gard will go shopping in April. Will Shaka?
Let me know when he makes a second weekend with his own players and I'll start being jealous of UW. Marquette can do better than what Gard is, and should.
Quote from: Viper on February 14, 2026, 02:38:11 PMwho cares who assembles the team? Gard is coaching em, and does pretty well year in and year out in a conference that is typically far superior to the BE. As I post this we are getting asss-kicked by X. Maybe we come back. Regardless, UW is celebrating an assss-kicking of Izzo...after winning at Illinois. I HATE UofDaneCty with the best of em, but they are good, again. And, Gard will go shopping in April. Will Shaka?
Publicly announced today, Shaka will.
A comeback would.... be nice
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 03:05:13 PMPublicly announced today, Shaka will.
Of course he will. Shaka knows his job is to win basketball games, he knows what he has isn't good enough to do that, and he is competitive enough to make changes. He screwed up this season, and he knows it.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 03:36:14 PMOf course he will. Shaka knows his job is to win basketball games, he knows what he has isn't good enough to do that, and he is competitive enough to make changes. He screwed up this season, and he knows it.
[/quoteQuote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 03:36:14 PMOf course he will. Shaka knows his job is to win basketball games, he knows what he has isn't good enough to do that, and he is competitive enough to make changes. He screwed up this season, and he knows it.
All true. Nice to get a public confirmation.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 02:53:00 PMLet me know when he makes a second weekend with his own players and I'll start being jealous of UW. Marquette can do better than what Gard is, and should.
we agree, Marquette can. When? That S16 vs NCState would appear to be a fluke the way MU has fallen off. Heck, MU can't even beat Gard but 1 for 5. Hoping this program does a 180. Another 20 L's next year would be beyond heavy.
Quote from: Viper on February 14, 2026, 04:22:05 PMwe agree, Marquette can. When? That S16 vs NCState would appear to be a fluke the way MU has fallen off. Heck, MU can't even beat Gard but 1 for 5. Hoping this program does a 180. Another 20 L's next year would be beyond heavy.
A fluke? Shaka came into a program that has gone a decade without a Tournament win and had them as a single digit seed in season one. Season two they won the BE outright and then the BET. Then went to a S16 year 3, and a 7 seed year 4. This season is the outlier, not the other way around.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 04:23:50 PMA fluke? Shaka came into a program that has gone a decade without a Tournament win and had them as a single digit seed in season one. Season two they won the BE outright and then the BET. Then went to a S16 year 3, and a 7 seed year 4. This season is the outlier, not the other way around.
last year from January on was dog. You know it, but just won't acknowledge that fact. 7 seed? No one cares. Insignificant. This year we all agree is a big stink. I hope you are correct that this season is an outlier.
Quote from: Viper on February 14, 2026, 04:31:37 PMlast year from January on was dog. You know it, but just won't acknowledge that fact. 7 seed? No one cares. Insignificant. This year we all agree is a big stink. I hope you are correct that this season is an outlier.
The dude who obsesses about a coach that gets a mediocre seed and bows out in the first weekend every year turning his nose up at a 7 seed for his "own" team. Huh.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 04:36:03 PMThe dude who obsesses about a coach that gets a mediocre seed and bows out in the first weekend every year turning his nose up at a 7 seed for his "own" team. Huh.
We were #5 in the polls after dismantling Purdue. We were #9 on February 1, projected to be a 3 or 4. A 7 was a letdown and we were one and done losing to a 10. A 7 last year was not the same as our 7 seed in 1997.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 14, 2026, 05:11:20 PMWe were #5 in the polls after dismantling Purdue. We were #9 on February 1, projected to be a 3 or 4. A 7 was a letdown and we were one and done losing to a 10. A 7 last year was not the same as our 7 seed in 1997.
We were never the 5th best team in the country (just like we're not the 40th or so best team in the country now because of the past month...the full season matters. And people want to have it both ways and say the "first half" of last season we were awesome, but that the last month of this year doesn't mean anything). The at Maryland game was a great win, the Purdue win at home was impressive in how we did it, but Purdue was overrated (like this year), we beat a mediocre Wisconsin team, and lost to Dayton.
The back half of the season was worse because our schedule got much tougher. We played SJU x3, UCONN x2, at Creighton, and Xavier on a neutral.
Sorry but a 7 seed is never a bad season for Marquette. The peak? No. But we aren't Duke. People need to stop acting like we are.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 04:36:03 PMThe dude who obsesses about a coach that gets a mediocre seed and bows out in the first weekend every year turning his nose up at a 7 seed for his "own" team. Huh.
guilty as charged. I hate losing to those pricks.
Number one Arizona goes down in OT to Texas tech. What a game
Quote from: Johnny B on February 14, 2026, 08:10:01 PMNumber one Arizona goes down in OT to Texas tech. What a game
Star Freshman Koa Peat didn't plan in the 2nd half for AZ due to a lower body injury. Didn't really have much of an update but if it is serious that could alter the tournament in a major way.
Same with Richie Saunders from BYU. One of the better bucket getters in all of college basketball had one of those "please don't be an ACL" injuries today. They are still waiting to hear on that as well.
Some possible major shakeups in the hoops world today.
A mid season firing of Jerome Tang at KState?
Wow. Officially official. Can't believe they actually did it mid season.
Don't see that all that often.
https://x.com/i/status/2023191969107718400
Quote from: tower912 on February 12, 2026, 05:56:15 AMK-State has other problems (assistant coach) and their fanbase is pissed about spending huge bucks in the portal only to get a subpar product.
Tang may not be in a K-State quarter zip next season.
Bump.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2026, 06:10:28 PMA mid season firing of Jerome Tang at KState?
I heard that it was
his decision because he's going to make a lot more money as a spokesman for the powdered orange juice drink.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 15, 2026, 06:40:21 PMI heard that it was his decision because he's going to make a lot more money as a spokesman for the powdered orange juice drink.
Good pull! Loved that stuff as a kid, but actually liked Ting even more!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2026, 06:41:08 PMGood pull! Loved that stuff as a kid.
Once
right after a commercial aired promoting "Tang! The drink of the astronauts!", the live coverage from a space capsule had an astronaut who said he was going to try some. "Yuk!" was his response when he drank it. ;D ;D ;D
One of my favorite responses from a commercial. The other one was when a boob popped out of the dancing model in a live TV ad. The ad was quickly cut, but not before the announcer said "the preceding was brought to you by the American Dairy Council".
nm
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2026, 06:10:28 PMA mid season firing of Jerome Tang at KState?
Not sure how up to date you are with the buzz surrounding K State leading up to the firing, but it definitely didn't help that Tang went so far as to have his players' names removed from their jerseys in their most recent game. Hard to imagine a coach in his position keeps their job after that.
Any K-State players worth targeting for MU?
Many were big bucks portal acquisitions who didn't mesh.
Quote from: tower912 on February 16, 2026, 05:38:38 AMMany were big bucks portal acquisitions who didn't mesh.
That's what the MU masses want!
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 16, 2026, 08:02:05 AMThat's what the MU masses want!
They do? I've only seen calls for Shaka to use all available resources. Most think 2 or 3 transfers and zero calls for players who wouldn't mesh with MU's team.
Congratulations to Buzz. Maryland is still just the second lowest rated P4+BE team in KenPom at 134. Rutgers is the lowest at 153, even after beating Maryland yesterday.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 16, 2026, 04:06:42 PMCongratulations to Buzz. Maryland is still just the second lowest rated P4+BE team in KenPom at 134. Rutgers is the lowest at 153, even after beating Maryland yesterday.
So much for, "With, the transfer portal, any program can be rebuilt instantly, especially with a good proven coach."
Quote from: MU82 on February 16, 2026, 07:13:15 PMSo much for, "With, the transfer portal, any program can be rebuilt instantly, especially with a good proven coach."
It can. Look at Shaka's first season.
Quote from: MU82 on February 16, 2026, 07:13:15 PMSo much for, "With, the transfer portal, any program can be rebuilt instantly, especially with a good proven coach."
Yes, "any program", not "every program". You're being purposefully obtuse.
Getting highly ranked recruits, proven head coaches, top level trainers, outstanding fan support, etc. doesn't guarantee anything either. I'm guessing Shaka's salary grates on you.
Looking forward to seeing if Houston can win in Ames.
We could use Momcilovic. Smh.
Obviously these two teams are vastly superior to MU, but it's their level of physicality and tenacity that really stands out.
Quote from: MU82 on February 16, 2026, 07:13:15 PMSo much for, "With, the transfer portal, any program can be rebuilt instantly, especially with a good proven coach."
Shaka's decision to build an entire position group with two guys who didn't even get low major offers is worse than his no transfer policy. Broeker needs to tell him that choice doesn't get a pass moving forward.
Flemings is a heck of a Frosh.
Every player on the floor for both of these teams can make plays.
MU desperately needs ballers to compete at this level. And far more physicality out there.
Very upsetting.
Really good game. Sampson waited too long to get Sharpe back in the game after his 4th foul.
Quote from: MU82 on February 16, 2026, 10:40:09 PMWut?
Paying a HC $3M(?) a year doesn't guarantee success just like bringing in transfers doesn't either. Miami of Ohio's Steele makes $400k per year (but they do have at least 1 transfer >:( ).
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 16, 2026, 08:24:15 PMObviously these two teams are vastly superior to MU, but it's their level of physicality and tenacity that really stands out.
both teams play the type of defense that can slow down Michigan. Physical, closing out, quick switches.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 17, 2026, 02:03:00 AMMiami of Ohio's Steele makes $400k per year (but they do have at least 1 transfer >:( ).
#FakeNews #Lies
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 17, 2026, 02:03:00 AMPaying a HC $3M(?) a year doesn't guarantee success just like bringing in transfers doesn't either. Miami of Ohio's Steele makes $400k per year (but they do have at least 1 transfer >:( ).
OK. Still don't know why Shaka's salary would grate on me.
Quote from: Small Orange Soda on February 16, 2026, 09:17:09 PMShaka's decision to build an entire position group with two guys who didn't even get low major offers is worse than his no transfer policy. Broeker needs to tell him that choice doesn't get a pass moving forward.
I wonder if it had more to do with $$$ than whether they were D1 caliber players. Broeker's letter sure did not instill confidence that we had the resources.
Quote from: MU82 on February 17, 2026, 11:23:49 AMOK. Still don't know why Shaka's salary would grate on me.
I figured if using the portal without any guarantee of success rubbed you the wrong way, paying a coach $3M without a guarantee of success would also be unwise in your eyes.
Anyways, I'm not sure why you think using the portal
judiciously would be a bad strategy. Fans just want MU to explore the portal for talent like 99% of other teams do. I never thought this would be a divisive issue.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 17, 2026, 11:51:55 AMI figured if using the portal without any guarantee of success rubbed you the wrong way, paying a coach $3M without a guarantee of success would also be unwise in your eyes.
Anyways, I'm not sure why you think using the portal judiciously would be a bad strategy. Fans just want MU to explore the portal for talent like 99% of other teams do. I never thought this would be a divisive issue.
I think you are confusing me with some other Scooper.
I have only said that I want Shaka to follow the Painter/Izzo model and to use all the resources he has available. I have said doing so would enhance, not hurt, the program's culture.
Yeah, I'll throw out the occasional one-liner about a bust like Freeman or about how the portal has failed Buzz in year 1, but I'm absolutely not anti-portal, even though there's no guarantee of success.
Quote from: MU82 on February 17, 2026, 12:31:39 PMI have only said that I want Shaka to follow the Painter/Izzo model and to use all the resources he has available. I have said doing so would enhance, not hurt, the program's culture.
I also wanted the Painter Izzo model. And if Shaka would have done this model the last 3 years, we would not be where we are today most likely.
This year, I want more than 1-2 xfers, then moving forward use the Painter Izzo model.
Quote from: MU82 on February 17, 2026, 12:31:39 PMI think you are confusing me with some other Scooper.
I have only said that I want Shaka to follow the Painter/Izzo model and to use all the resources he has available. I have said doing so would enhance, not hurt, the program's culture.
Yeah, I'll throw out the occasional one-liner about a bust like Freeman or about how the portal has failed Buzz in year 1, but I'm absolutely not anti-portal, even though there's no guarantee of success.
Understood. I'm not great at tracking everyone's comments, so it sounds like we are in basically in agreement and I was guilty of an overreaction.
I've admitted before, I thought the RGV had great potential to a be an advantage for MU, and while I still admire Shaka for trying it, it has not played out well and now is the time to adjust the strategy. Not a wholesale changeover of the roster every year, but like you pointed out, something like Painter/Izzo.
If Miami/OH wins out, what seed do you think they'll get? Ty.
Mich/Duke on Saturday should be a good one.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 08:37:55 PMMich/Duke on Saturday should be a good one.
Michigan won at Purdue tonight. Did not help Marquette's Kenpom or NET
Ohio St. could get a Q1 win.
Gard always getting it done again.
Nebraska craps the bed in Iowa City.
Nm
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 08:26:15 PMIf Miami/OH wins out, what seed do you think they'll get? Ty.
I haven't paid attention to bracketology this year, but I'd guess 9.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 17, 2026, 10:32:49 PMI haven't paid attention to bracketology this year, but I'd guess 9.
On paper they might not make the tournament if they lose a game.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 09:37:21 PMOhio St. could get a Q1 win.
Not last night anyway.
The Badgers are not in the NET top 30 so beating them at home is not Quad 1.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 08:26:15 PMIf Miami/OH wins out, what seed do you think they'll get? Ty.
An 11.
6-7
Keeyan and Crew bested SLU. We are Marquette!
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 08:26:15 PMIf Miami/OH wins out, what seed do you think they'll get? Ty.
8/9 game if they win out and the conference tournament. Probably get sent to Dayton as an 11 if they go undefeated and lose in the MAC conference tourney.
Quote from: JWags85 on February 18, 2026, 09:09:53 AM8/9 game if they win out and the conference tournament. Probably get sent to Dayton as an 11 if they go undefeated and lose in the MAC conference tourney.
Sounds about right. Not that Lunardy knows anything, but he was on with SVP the other night and said he thought the committee would still put Miami in the NCAAT if they lost in the conference tourney.
JT Toppin is out for the year with a torn ACL. Brutal blow to Texas Tech. They were capable of winning it all.
Toppin, Saunders (BYU), Wilson (UNC) are a few massive names that have been injured in the last week or so. Crazy how the tournament picture can be shaken up that fast. Stay healthy and you've got a shot if your a tournament team.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 03:01:59 PMJT Toppin is out for the year with a torn ACL. Brutal blow to Texas Tech. They were capable of winning it all.
Toppin, Saunders (BYU), Wilson (UNC) are a few massive names that have been injured in the last week or so. Crazy how the tournament picture can be shaken up that fast. Stay healthy and you've got a shot if your a tournament team.
Not that we were a title contender, but we would have been tourney-bound in 2005 until we lost Travis for the season, and Jerel's injury screwed us in 2007; that team had Sweet 16 talent.
Wilson will be back for the tourney, maybe sooner. The other two are done with ACL tears. Brutal.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 03:01:59 PMJT Toppin is out for the year with a torn ACL. Brutal blow to Texas Tech. They were capable of winning it all.
Toppin, Saunders (BYU), Wilson (UNC) are a few massive names that have been injured in the last week or so. Crazy how the tournament picture can be shaken up that fast. Stay healthy and you've got a shot if your a tournament team.
Terrible blow to TTU.
I haven't followed this Darren Peterson story closely. Is he actually load managing? I still don't understand why the NBA won't allow hs players to immediately go pro.
Karter Knox now questionable to return this season after a meniscus repair.
My goodness. Stars dropping like flys.
Knox not at the level of Saunders, Toppin, Wilson, but he's damn good. Tough blow for Arkansas.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 19, 2026, 08:10:40 PMKarter Knox now questionable to return this season after a meniscus repair.
My goodness. Stars dropping like flys.
Knox not at the level of Saunders, Toppin, Wilson, but he's damn good. Tough blow for Arkansas.
The stars are dropping? Boy, you must be the biggest Karter Knox fan in the world. He's about as productive as Ben Gold is.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 19, 2026, 08:19:27 PMThe stars are dropping? Boy, you must be the biggest Karter Knox fan in the world. He's about as productive as Ben Gold is.
He's damn good.
15 to eliminate St. John's last year as a Freshman. Followed it up with 20 against Texas Tech in the S16.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 19, 2026, 08:54:56 PMHe's damn good.
15 to eliminate St. John's last year as a Freshman. Followed it up with 20 against Texas Tech in the S16.
I don't even think his own parents would call him a star.
He's a nice role player for a solid team.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 19, 2026, 09:08:33 PMI don't even think his own parents would call him a star.
He's a nice role player for a solid team.
Damn good. An NBA talent for sure.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 19, 2026, 09:09:12 PMDamn good. An NBA talent for sure.
Fifth in team in minutes. Sixth in points.
You always engage in hyperbole.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 20, 2026, 07:04:45 AMFifth in team in minutes. Sixth in points.
You always engage in hyperbole.
He's an NBA talent.
I said in my original statement that he's not at the level of production of Toppin, Saunders, Wilson.
He's an NBA talent that is a massive loss.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 20, 2026, 08:21:02 AMHe's an NBA talent.
I said in my original statement that he's not at the level of production of Toppin, Saunders, Wilson.
He's an NBA talent that is a massive loss.
He has the potential to be an NBA player, but he certainly isn't essential to the success of Arkansas.
Scrolling through Twitter and came across this tweet from Braziller from about 2 weeks ago. No mention of Nigel for the Freshman of the Year, just Mullins and Lewis. Lol.
Do coaches vote for that, or is it media?
https://x.com/i/status/2020213602242695323
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 20, 2026, 10:00:25 AMScrolling through Twitter and came across this tweet from Braziller from about 2 weeks ago. No mention of Nigel for the Freshman of the Year, just Mullins and Lewis. Lol.
Do coaches vote for that, or is it media?
https://x.com/i/status/2020213602242695323
Head Coaches vote
Benches cleared at the end of the SLU/VCU game tonight.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 20, 2026, 09:15:00 PMBenches cleared at the end of the SLU/VCU game tonight.
VCU-Saint Louis brawl breaks out after head-scratching move (https://nypost.com/2026/02/21/sports/vcu-saint-louis-brawl-breaks-out-after-head-scratching-move/)
That article is misleading a bit.
https://x.com/rosschaifetz/status/2025048187451388111?s=46
Barry Evans (VCU) started the fight. The other 2 things were common basketball plays with bad timing. Down 16 with 1 second left, VCU tried to steal the ball and take a shot while everyone else had stopped playing. Often a coach would tell the players to back off. He didn't.
So, trapped on the sidelines at half court, he steals the ball, and he gets a soft low body bump tap foul from Avila if foul worthy at all. Normal basketball plays. Questionable timing and location.
This angle here shows Evans running upand shoving a player from behind:
https://x.com/jwarren332/status/2025031901757444135?s=46
Josh Schertz still has some of his sneaky top national 100 junior tennis speed.
The mentioned previous year fight was fans in the stands as VCU had a player from Saint Louis on their team. He brought a lot of family and friends. There was a lot of trash talk that eventually turned physical.
There are some huge match-ups today. Who do you like in these 3:
Mich/Duke
Houston/Zona
Nova/UCONN
Hey Self....
Suck on that!!!
Sincerely,
Everyone.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 21, 2026, 01:58:30 PMHey Self....
Suck on that!!!
Sincerely,
Everyone.
Wes Miller finding a way to save his job?
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 21, 2026, 02:01:42 PMWes Miller finding a way to save his job?
I suppose. I just know Cincy lost to XU earlier in the season.
Why the f is Houston top 5 every god d year .
Quote from: Johnny B on February 21, 2026, 03:00:04 PMWhy the f is Houston top 5 every god d year .
Because Kelvin Sampson is one of the best coaches to ever coach college basketball and they have a ton of money to use.
Texas Tech had a legitimate shot with Toppin. After watching Mich/Duke it was essentially rugby out there. You have to give Scheyer credit for getting his young players to defend. Having watched the top teams I don't really see a sure favorite. All of them can go brick city.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 21, 2026, 03:15:00 PMBecause Kelvin Sampson is one of the best coaches to ever coach college basketball and they have a ton of money to use.
https://x.com/i/status/2019251901116600637
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 21, 2026, 11:13:46 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2019251901116600637
Buddy if you believe the University of Houston is hurting for money for their basketball program I've got a bridge to sell you. I'm sure the #16 and 55 ranked freshman recruits for next year are going there for free, the numbers 7, 16, and 22 ranked recruits in this year's freshman class (a historically good class) were all value buys on the clearance rack that no other P4 programs wanted, and borderline NBA returnees in Sharp, Uzan, and Tugler couldn't find competitive NIL deals from other high majors.
It's Houston my man. The area certainly isn't hurting for money, and they certainly don't have a small alumni base. They have almost 50K students attending this year.
Certainly it couldn't be a coach crying poor to get even more money to use on his roster.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 21, 2026, 11:13:46 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2019251901116600637
Lol what a joke of a quote. Sampson is as good as it gets in college ball right now, but his roster is also absolutely loaded and has multiple billionaire boosters.
Quote from: JTJ3 on February 22, 2026, 07:13:22 AMLol what a joke of a quote. Sampson is as good as it gets in college ball right now, but his roster is also absolutely loaded and has multiple billionaire boosters.
...and Marquette can compete in this environment. In another thread the Wisconsin legislature just gave UW another 15 million.
Get some Kohler money. Recently, Nina Kohler made the lead gift to Vanderbilt Women's Athletics' new $50 million campaign. All money goes to Women's Sports. She is on the board of trustees there. This is in addition their recent athletics campaign which surpassed $300 million.
https://vucommodores.com/anchoredforher/
Quote from: JTJ3 on February 22, 2026, 07:13:22 AMLol what a joke of a quote. Sampson is as good as it gets in college ball right now, but his roster is also absolutely loaded and has multiple billionaire boosters.
Ya....this is complete nonsense.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 22, 2026, 07:37:24 AM...and Marquette can compete in this environment. In another thread the Wisconsin legislature just gave UW another 15 million.
Time to fold the program.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 22, 2026, 08:37:51 AMHope not, but?
Yep. We can't compete. Might as well close the university.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 21, 2026, 11:13:46 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2019251901116600637
Yeah, this isn't at all like a politician, who already has a huge stash of campaign cash, out there stumping for more.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 21, 2026, 02:01:42 PMWes Miller finding a way to save his job?
I really liked Wes Miller as a coach when he was at UNCG, thought he was gonna be a great high major HC. But he's been really disappointing 5 years in at Cincy. He walked into a mess, but its been years and now he has the B12 to leverage instead of the AAC. And this year has just been a weird year. Lost to Eastern Michigan in the non-con and lost by 20 on a neutral court to a very mediocre UGA team. Started 1-3 in the B12 and then absolutely handle a previously recently undefeated ISU the entire game. Then they lose another 4 of 5, Miller is near tears apologizing to fans for losing to WVU, and then they destroy a UCF team that had just beat TTU, beat K State bad enough to get Tang fired, and then smoke KU in Lawrence. What a ride.
Also, another volume transfer portal caution story. They brought a bunch of seemingly attractive transfers, former top 100 guys like Harris from WVU/Illinois, another guy who shot 40%+ from 3 at both Cal and Baylor, and then Kriisa who started 70 games for Zona then shot 40% from 3 at WVU before transferring to UK and getting hurt...but they've all stunk. Especially Kriisa. Their most productive transfer, from George Mason, got hurt before the year even started. Their other 2 transfers, Thiem and Baba Miller, have actually been their best 2 players, but bringing in that much new talent, especially when you have 2 other highly touted top 60 freshman, you gotta expect more.
Quote from: Tarragona on February 21, 2026, 09:52:36 AMThat article is misleading a bit.
https://x.com/rosschaifetz/status/2025048187451388111?s=46
Barry Evans (VCU) started the fight. The other 2 things were common basketball plays with bad timing. Down 16 with 1 second left, VCU tried to steal the ball and take a shot while everyone else had stopped playing. Often a coach would tell the players to back off. He didn't.
So, trapped on the sidelines at half court, he steals the ball, and he gets a soft low body bump tap foul from Avila if foul worthy at all. Normal basketball plays. Questionable timing and location.
This angle here shows Evans running upand shoving a player from behind:
https://x.com/jwarren332/status/2025031901757444135?s=46
Josh Schertz still has some of his sneaky top national 100 junior tennis speed.
The mentioned previous year fight was fans in the stands as VCU had a player from Saint Louis on their team. He brought a lot of family and friends. There was a lot of trash talk that eventually turned physical.
Good to have you back shoothoops!
Quote from: wadesworld on February 22, 2026, 01:16:35 AMBuddy if you believe the University of Houston is hurting for money for their basketball program I've got a bridge to sell you. I'm sure the #16 and 55 ranked freshman recruits for next year are going there for free, the numbers 7, 16, and 22 ranked recruits in this year's freshman class (a historically good class) were all value buys on the clearance rack that no other P4 programs wanted, and borderline NBA returnees in Sharp, Uzan, and Tugler couldn't find competitive NIL deals from other high majors.
It's Houston my man. The area certainly isn't hurting for money, and they certainly don't have a small alumni base. They have almost 50K students attending this year.
Certainly it couldn't be a coach crying poor to get even more money to use on his roster.
How many actually graduate, and with degrees that are going to make them serious money, though? It's like UCF with over 70K attending, but what is the actual graduation rate, and what kind of careers are the graduates going into?
Quote from: Tarragona on February 21, 2026, 09:52:36 AMThat article is misleading a bit.
https://x.com/rosschaifetz/status/2025048187451388111?s=46
I wouldn't expect much use from Nepobaby jock sniffer Chaifetz. The SLU player forearmed the VCU defender, so the VCU defender stole the ball from him, then Billiken Laimbeer shoved the VCU player.
Quote from: JWags85 on February 23, 2026, 03:55:55 PMGood to have you back shoothoops!
Ah, now THAT explains everything.
Highly compelling game happening in about 40 minutes between Kansas and Houston, both of which are coming off losses.
Under Bill Self, Kansas is currently 40-0 in Allen Fieldhouse on ESPN Big Monday. They are also 138-24 (85.2%) following a loss.
Houston, on the other hand, is on a 2-game skid and has not lost three consecutive games since January of 2017 — so over nine years ago.
Should be a good watch.
Quote from: K1 Lover on February 23, 2026, 07:24:02 PMHighly compelling game happening in about 40 minutes between Kansas and Houston, both of which are coming off losses.
Under Bill Self, Kansas is currently 40-0 in Allen Fieldhouse on ESPN Big Monday. They are also 138-24 (85.2%) following a loss.
Houston, on the other hand, is on a 2-game skid and has not lost three consecutive games since January of 2017 — so over nine years ago.
Should be a good watch.
Houston is crapping the bed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2026, 09:42:28 PMHouston is crapping the bed.
Will this help or hurt our cause?
Had a great time at the game the last time we played KU. Back then, Shaka could beat Self. Now in the days of the GAP and much like MU82, he can only beat himself.
Tonight, we pray for a massive upset at Georgetown. Times dun changed, aina.
Huge pb league night kicks off at 7, so won't watch most of the game live... but I _really_ want us to win. Go DO!!
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 24, 2026, 08:03:52 AMHad a great time at the game the last time we played KU. Back then, Shaka could beat Self. Now in the days of the GAP and much like MU82, he can only beat himself.
Tonight, we pray for a massive upset at Georgetown. Times dun changed, aina.
Huge pb league night kicks off at 7, so won't watch most of the game live... but I _really_ want us to win. Go DO!!
I ain't the one who doesn't have a woman. Lots of projection there from you. Sad.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 23, 2026, 05:02:56 PMAh, now THAT explains everything.
His posting history is 95% St. Louis related lol.
Quote from: K1 Lover on February 23, 2026, 07:24:02 PMHighly compelling game happening in about 40 minutes between Kansas and Houston, both of which are coming off losses.
Under Bill Self, Kansas is currently 40-0 in Allen Fieldhouse on ESPN Big Monday. They are also 138-24 (85.2%) following a loss.
Houston, on the other hand, is on a 2-game skid and has not lost three consecutive games since January of 2017 — so over nine years ago.
Should be a good watch.
Kansas has won 62 straight Monday night home games, going back 25 years. Average margin of victory is 19 points.
Quote from: MU82 on February 24, 2026, 11:20:30 AMI ain't the one who doesn't have a woman. Lots of projection there from you. Sad.
Well my friend is a Truly guy...
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 24, 2026, 08:03:52 AMHad a great time at the game the last time we played KU. Back then, Shaka could beat Self. Now in the days of the GAP and much like MU82, he can only beat himself.
Tonight, we pray for a massive upset at Georgetown. Times dun changed, aina.
Huge pb league night kicks off at 7, so won't watch most of the game live... but I _really_ want us to win. Go DO!!
You buy your clothes at The GAP?
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 24, 2026, 01:18:59 PMYou buy your clothes at The GAP?
No. I buy at the Marquette Warrior Shoppe, and it's a very offensive experience these days. #RGV
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 24, 2026, 01:28:55 PMNo. I buy at the Marquette Warrior Shoppe, and it's a very offensive experience these days. #RGV
RGV Truly boy!!!
Can I get an update on the number of teams in the top 230 that have 0 road or neutral wins @marquettemike77?
Notre Dame has fired Micah Shrewsberry.
Indiana got what they deserved for being unable to handle Northwestern at home, and I loved seeing them lose ... but the refs missed two obvious fouls in the last 8 seconds, either of which would have given Indiana a chance to tie the game.
Quote from: Dish on February 24, 2026, 08:32:05 PMNotre Dame has fired Micah Shrewsberry.
They trying to get out of a Workers Comp Claim?
https://x.com/i/status/2026486806108127652
Quote from: Dish on February 24, 2026, 08:32:05 PMNotre Dame has fired Micah Shrewsberry.
Yeah, this is clearly not working. I have no idea if they stick it out for another season or make a change already, but I guess hiring a guy after one good season at Penn State probably wasn't the best idea.
Florida is starting to look like a very dangerous team. Their front line is dominant.
The Ducks just punked the Weasel/Rodents. Picked up their 4th win in the B18.
Always - and I mean ALWAYS - gets it done!
Not a good performance from Braden Snoth tonight.
Maybe he read my post? 5 straight points.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 26, 2026, 08:48:19 PMMaybe he read my post? 5 straight points.
Everybody should aspire to match your posting frequency rate Muggsy. :-[
Don't worry, folks. College sports have been saved!
Either that, or they'll be "totally obliterated."
Quote from: MU82 on February 27, 2026, 10:10:27 AMDon't worry, folks. College sports have been saved!
Either that, or they'll be "totally obliterated."
Have to go medieval
"Stanford Steve," the big dope who plays the Ed McMahon role for Scott Van Pelt, has the Weasels as one of the 12 teams he thinks can win the national title. Hilarious.
Quote from: MU82 on February 27, 2026, 08:37:25 PM"Stanford Steve," the big dope who plays the Ed McMahon role for Scott Van Pelt, has the Weasels as one of the 12 teams he thinks can win the national title. Hilarious.
In hockey?
C'mon Travis...
https://x.com/cbssportscbb/status/2027538008426115530?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg
Quote from: The Sultan on February 28, 2026, 07:40:42 AMC'mon Travis...
https://x.com/cbssportscbb/status/2027538008426115530?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg
You were demoted to a mid-major and proving yourself again, leading a school to an undefeated season to date. Should be thrilled and joyful of what you have going on. And yet you pull crap like this. this will not reflect well on his resume come April.
Looking forward to his fake apology and how he will try and do better moving forward.
Heck of a win for TTU. Especially without Toppin.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 28, 2026, 05:15:27 PMHeck of a win for TTU. Especially without Toppin.
Impressive display of shotmaking. Every time Iowa State made a little run, TT hit a 3 or a contested 2.
A shame Toppin got hurt; that team could have made a title run.
Quote from: MU82 on February 28, 2026, 05:54:22 PMImpressive display of shotmaking. Every time Iowa State made a little run, TT hit a 3 or a contested 2.
A shame Toppin got hurt; that team could have made a title run.
Ya....that's just brutal luck. They had a legitimate shot.
I would like a Chinyelu on the MU roster.
Florida is scary if their guards play reasonably well.
I would also like to have the national defensive player of the year.
But yeah, Florida has figured it out.
The Athletic ranks the top 50 rivalries. MU-UW came in at #15.
Why it's here: Outside of a four-year stretch in the mid-1950s, the Golden Eagles and Badgers have played every season since 1930. It has become one of the more highly anticipated early-season in-state rivalry games with sellouts common both in Madison and Milwaukee.
The series has ramped up in importance over the last 25 years as both programs have made trips to the Final Four. They've met five times as ranked opponents, including four since 2003. One not in that category took place in 2018 when Marquette's Markus Howard scored 27 points to best a 34-point, 11-rebound performance from Wisconsin's Ethan Happ in an overtime win. Overall, the teams have split their last 56 meetings.
Biggest game: The highest-ranked matchup in series history took place in 2024, and No. 11 Wisconsin led No. 5 Marquette at halftime. Fueled by Kam Jones' 32 points, the Eagles rallied to end a three-game losing streak to the Badgers with a decisive 88-74 win.
The MU-UW rivalry had a lot more juice when Bo Ryan was coach and the programs went head-to-head in recruiting battles each year. It's still a fun game to look forward to, but something has been lost.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 02, 2026, 04:42:21 PMThe Athletic ranks the top 50 rivalries. MU-UW came in at #15.
Why it's here: Outside of a four-year stretch in the mid-1950s, the Golden Eagles and Badgers have played every season since 1930. It has become one of the more highly anticipated early-season in-state rivalry games with sellouts common both in Madison and Milwaukee.
The series has ramped up in importance over the last 25 years as both programs have made trips to the Final Four. They've met five times as ranked opponents, including four since 2003. One not in that category took place in 2018 when Marquette's Markus Howard scored 27 points to best a 34-point, 11-rebound performance from Wisconsin's Ethan Happ in an overtime win. Overall, the teams have split their last 56 meetings.
Biggest game: The highest-ranked matchup in series history took place in 2024, and No. 11 Wisconsin led No. 5 Marquette at halftime. Fueled by Kam Jones' 32 points, the Eagles rallied to end a three-game losing streak to the Badgers with a decisive 88-74 win.
Seems like a lifetime ago
Fanta is honestly beyond brutal. And I don't see him growing into a good play by play guy.
TTU's seed line is going to be interesting after this loss.
Will Massamba Diop be in the portal?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 03, 2026, 08:08:04 PMFanta is honestly beyond brutal. And I don't see him growing into a good play by play guy.
Fox shouldn't have relied for so long on RGV. Simpkins and Fanta were supposedly making huge strides in rehearsals, according to well-embedded FS1 mo... NM.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 03, 2026, 08:33:20 PMWill Massamba Diop be in the portal?
Probably.
I hate that this season is opening up for a Big Ten team to finally win a Championship. It's been a long time coming but the SEC and Big 12 are getting banged up. Even Michigan just lost Cason for the year but they still have a strong starting lineup.
Will be a wide open tournament.
Self ejected in Tempe.
And ASU is up 40-20 on Kansas at the half.
Will Bobby Hurley be back?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 03, 2026, 09:09:51 PMProbably.
I hate that this season is opening up for a Big Ten team to finally win a Championship. It's been a long time coming but the SEC and Big 12 are getting banged up. Even Michigan just lost Cason for the year but they still have a strong starting lineup.
Will be a wide open tournament.
I think Duke, Florida, or Zona could keep the B18 streak in tact.
If Massamba is in tbe portal I will talk to my broker. :)
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 03, 2026, 09:14:36 PMIf Massamba is in tbe portal I will talk to my broker. :)
Didn't see this posted anywhere, but today's the day!
https://x.com/i/status/2028866533951259116
Senegal seems to produce some ballers. As does Nigeria.
ASU probably can't hold this lead.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 03, 2026, 09:14:36 PMIf Massamba is in tbe portal I will talk to my broker. :)
...but first, will you talk to your Broeker?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 03, 2026, 09:33:54 PMSenegal seems to produce some ballers. As does Nigeria.
ASU probably can't hold this lead.
Kind of ticked that Brad Underwood has found so many gems from 🇭🇷 🇷🇸 🇲🇪 #BalkanBallers
Spread the Kuna (now Euros) 💰 man! Maybe Shaka found our own 🇭🇷 💎 via Rolling Meadows!
Quote from: GoFastAndWin on March 03, 2026, 09:48:13 PMKind of ticked that Brad Underwood has found so many gems from 🇭🇷 🇷🇸 🇲🇪 #BalkanBallers
Spread the Kuna (now Euros) 💰 man! Maybe Shaka found our own 🇭🇷 💎 via Rolling Meadows!
Yes. Lots of good Balkan players.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 03, 2026, 09:14:36 PMIf Massamba is in tbe portal I will talk to my broker. :)
One of those prospects that could either go to the NBA or make a lot of money in the portal.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 03, 2026, 09:09:51 PMI hate that this season is opening up for a Big Ten team to finally win a Championship.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 03, 2026, 09:09:51 PMWill be a wide open tournament.
So...which is it?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 03, 2026, 09:09:51 PMProbably.
I hate that this season is opening up for a Big Ten team to finally win a Championship. It's been a long time coming but the SEC and Big 12 are getting banged up. Even Michigan just lost Cason for the year but they still have a strong starting lineup.
Will be a wide open tournament.
Except for MU, it won't be wide open. Thank you Shaka.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 04, 2026, 04:47:36 AMSo...which is it?
Both?
It is well known that the Big Ten struggles to win titles. This year, the tournament is lining up to be anyone's game. Even a Big Ten team.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 03, 2026, 09:22:59 PMDidn't see this posted anywhere, but today's the day!
https://x.com/i/status/2028866533951259116
Wow! Paying college basketball players is charity.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 04, 2026, 07:29:21 AMBoth?
It is well known that the Big Ten struggles to win titles. This year, the tournament is lining up to be anyone's game. Even a Big Ten team.
So...like almost every year.
I would say Michigan is a title contender but no one else is in the B18. And Mich just lost a pretty good back-up guard.
Who cares if the Big Ten wins a national title?
Dusty May seems pretty likeable, and I like watching how they play. Is there something that affects Marquette if a Big Ten team wins a national title?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 04, 2026, 07:29:21 AMBoth?
It is well known that the Big Ten struggles to win titles. This year, the tournament is lining up to be anyone's game. Even a Big Ten team.
Don't worry. Your Weasels will easily be a top-3 team in the NCAA Tournament.
and we have two of the three:
https://x.com/Isaac__Trotter/status/2028897813912846351
Quote from: MU82 on March 04, 2026, 10:27:21 AMDon't worry. Your Weasels will easily be a top-3 team in the NCAA Tournament.
My weasels?
I think you mean Wade's Weasels. He talks about them the most. Even rolls of the tongue.
I'm thinking more along the lines of Michigan and Illinois now that Boswell is back.
Quote from: MU82 on March 04, 2026, 10:27:21 AMDon't worry. Your Weasels will easily be a top-3 team in the NCAA Tournament.
Maybe it's because I have paranoia issues, but I'm honestly a bit concerned about the weasel/rodents. They're capable of going off from distance and Boyd is explosive. Of course they're also wildly inconsistent and terrible defensively. Maybe I'm overthinking their prospects of making a deep run.
Those are hideous and absurd Northwestern unis. Why?
Does Purdue suck?
Northwestern continues not to guard the one guy that's killing them.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 04, 2026, 05:29:51 PMMaybe it's because I have paranoia issues, but I'm honestly a bit concerned about the weasel/rodents. They're capable of going off from distance and Boyd is explosive. Of course they're also wildly inconsistent and terrible defensively. Maybe I'm overthinking their prospects of making a deep run.
Bit concerned about what? Sweet 16? It could happen but don't think it will. Final four? Way too inconsistent
Quote from: BM1090 on March 04, 2026, 09:49:49 PMBit concerned about what? Sweet 16? It could happen but don't think it will. Final four? Way too inconsistent
...
Quote from: BM1090 on March 04, 2026, 09:49:49 PMBit concerned about what? Sweet 16? It could happen but don't think it will. Final four? Way too inconsistent
That sounds sensible. Can't freaking stand them.
I thought Pitino was at St John's?
https://x.com/danwetzel/status/2029617484387537095?s=61
Hard to believe Iowa has a chance to beat Michigan.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 05, 2026, 09:00:17 PMHard to believe Iowa has had a chance to beat Michigan.
FIFY
Lots of Michigan turnovers kept Iowa in the game.
Dusty May chose not to foul up 3, even though Stirtz already had made some tough 3s. His 30-footer at the buzzer was off.
I felt that at 91.2% vs. 77.3% at the free throw line, Iowa be da true winnah!!!!!!!!!!!!
#FTsNoMatta
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2026, 09:55:31 PMLots of Michigan turnovers kept Iowa in the game.
Dusty May chose not to foul up 3, even though Stirtz already had made some tough 3s. His 30-footer at the buzzer was off.
Will Stirtz be an NBA player?
Yeah, Marquette's 50% versus Depaul's 79% did not matter either...
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 05, 2026, 09:58:16 PMI felt that at 91.2% vs. 77.3% at the free throw line, Iowa be da true winnah!!!!!!!!!!!!
#FTsNoMatta
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 05, 2026, 11:27:54 PMYeah, Marquette's 50% versus Depaul's 79% did not matter either...
Our ft offense was elite in that game compared to all other outcomes. 0.81 my boy. Learn math
I get the math. But if MU hits a few big free throws toward the end of that game and ties it up, it could have been more interesting. Does it put more pressure on DePaul to perform and do they choke as they have done for the last 30 years and lose because they have seen their hard earned lead dissolve before their eyes?
I would have loved to find out. MU played horribly in every other regard especially in the first half and deserved to lose. So I get the math and the computer simulations but it would have been fun to find out. Would have been nice to have been a statistical outlier that game. Game pressure does strange things to teams.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 05, 2026, 09:58:16 PMI felt that at 91.2% vs. 77.3% at the free throw line, Iowa be da true winnah!!!!!!!!!!!!
#FTsNoMatta
So if Michigan shot 50% from the line last night it wouldn't have mattered. Interesting
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 06, 2026, 09:55:04 AMSo if Michigan shot 50% from the line last night it wouldn't have mattered. Interesting
You don't comprehend what #FTsNoMatta means.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 06, 2026, 09:55:04 AMSo if Michigan shot 50% from the line last night it wouldn't have mattered. Interesting
Cut the crap with your effin' facts.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 06, 2026, 10:00:42 AMYou don't comprehend what #FTsNoMatta means.
You were the one comparing FT% of Iowa and Michigan. I was just testing your apparent hypothesis that comparative FT% isn't relevant to deciding which team wins.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 06, 2026, 10:30:11 AMYou were the one comparing FT% of Iowa and Michigan. I was just testing your apparent hypothesis that comparative FT% isn't relevant to deciding which team wins.
You may need to head back to campus and re-take logic 101.
FT% isn't of relevance to winning a basketball game. Iowa's FT% was much higher than their opponent's, yet they lost the game. That's it.
Belmont goes down to Drake in the MVC quarterfinals. Opens the door for the #2 seed Bradley Wardles.
Don't believe that Belmont is a bid-stealer.
Caleb Wilson officially out for the year after getting hurt in practice again for UNC.
Also Acuff doubtful for Arkansas. Anyone that is healthy at this time of year has a leg up.
https://x.com/i/status/2030010534251180543
Quote from: The Sultan on March 06, 2026, 02:18:20 PMBelmont goes down to Drake in the MVC quarterfinals. Opens the door for the #2 seed Bradley Wardles.
Don't believe that Belmont is a bid-stealer.
Bring him home.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 06, 2026, 02:19:42 PMCaleb Wilson officially out for the year after getting hurt in practice again for UNC.
Also Acuff doubtful for Arkansas. Anyone that is healthy at this time of year has a leg up.
https://x.com/i/status/2030010534251180543
Wilson joining superstars like Karter Knox out for the year.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 05, 2026, 09:00:17 PMHard to believe Iowa has a chance to beat Michigan.
Why would it be so surprising that a top 25 team playing at home would give Michigan a tough game? They beat Nebraska a couple of weeks ago and routed OSU last week in their last two home games.
Playing their first game without their 6th man combo guard may have been a factor in the large number of Michigan turnovers.
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2026, 09:55:31 PMLots of Michigan turnovers kept Iowa in the game.
Dusty May chose not to foul up 3, even though Stirtz already had made some tough 3s. His 30-footer at the buzzer was off.
With the problems Michigan was having inbounding the ball not fouling might have been a good move.
Speaking of Michigan, I heard from a reliable source that MU will be playing at Michigan next season.
I wonder if that's part of a home and home like the recent series with Purdue and Maryland.
Quote from: wisblue on March 06, 2026, 03:12:07 PMSpeaking of Michigan, I heard from a reliable source that MU will be playing at Michigan next season.
I wonder if that's part of a home and home like the recent series with Purdue and Maryland.
That would be awesome.
Quote from: wisblue on March 06, 2026, 03:10:07 PMWith the problems Michigan was having inbounding the ball not fouling might have been a good move.
Studies have shown that fouling/not fouling up 3 is a 50-50 proposition. Anecdotally, I've definitely noticed more coaches not automatically fouling up 3 this season. Many coaches make the decision based on the situation: Is the opponent making 3s today? Are we getting killed on the boards so we're in jeopardy if they miss a FT intentionally? Have we had trouble inbounding the ball? Is there X number of seconds on the clock? Can I count on my guys to not foul in the act of shooting, especially now that the rules have changed to allow continuation calls?
There were about 4 seconds left and Stirtz had to dribble the length of the court. It was not going to be an easy 3. I haven't seen Michigan enough to know if May usually does or doesn't fouls up 3, but not doing so this time was the right call IMHO.
Quote from: MU82 on March 06, 2026, 03:52:26 PMStudies have shown that fouling/not fouling up 3 is a 50-50 proposition. Anecdotally, I've definitely noticed more coaches not automatically fouling up 3 this season. Many coaches make the decision based on the situation: Is the opponent making 3s today? Are we getting killed on the boards so we're in jeopardy if they miss a FT intentionally? Have we had trouble inbounding the ball? Is there X number of seconds on the clock? Can I count on my guys to not foul in the act of shooting, especially now that the rules have changed to allow continuation calls?
There were about 4 seconds left and Stirtz had to dribble the length of the court. It was not going to be an easy 3. I haven't seen Michigan enough to know if May usually does or doesn't fouls up 3, but not doing so this time was the right call IMHO.
Michigan hasn't had enough games that have come down to the last shot this year to establish a pattern.
Interestingly, in this game Lendeborg went to the line with 7 seconds left and a 2 point lead and made the first FT and missed the second. He fouled (apparently unintentionally) going after the rebound and Iowa went down and made two free throws to cut the lead to one with 4 seconds left.
Iowa fouled with no time coming off the clock and Lendeborg made both FT. After Michigan had lost the ball on an inbound pass with about20 seconds left, and had some trouble on others, I agree that not fouling was a better option than continuing the back and forth. May was probably willing to take his chances in OT if Iowa made a desperation shot.
Quote from: wisblue on March 06, 2026, 04:19:06 PMMichigan hasn't had enough games that have come down to the last shot this year to establish a pattern.
Interestingly, in this game Lendeborg went to the line with 7 seconds left and a 2 point lead and made the first FT and missed the second. He fouled (apparently unintentionally) going after the rebound and Iowa went down and made two free throws to cut the lead to one with 4 seconds left.
Iowa fouled with no time coming off the clock and Lendeborg made both FT. After Michigan had lost the ball on an inbound pass with about20 seconds left, and had some trouble on others, I agree that not fouling was a better option than continuing the back and forth. May was probably willing to take his chances in OT if Iowa made a desperation shot.
All good points, especially about May not facing this decision much (if at all before yesterday) this season.
Quote from: wisblue on March 06, 2026, 03:10:07 PMWith the problems Michigan was having inbounding the ball not fouling might have been a good move.
Nm
Quote from: wisblue on March 06, 2026, 03:12:07 PMSpeaking of Michigan, I heard from a reliable source that MU will be playing at Michigan next season.
I wonder if that's part of a home and home like the recent series with Purdue and Maryland.
Love that. Both sides clearly expect us to bounce back next year if this is getting scheduled.
Quote from: wisblue on March 06, 2026, 03:12:07 PMSpeaking of Michigan, I heard from a reliable source that MU will be playing at Michigan next season.
I wonder if that's part of a home and home like the recent series with Purdue and Maryland.
Michigan probably wants to get a firsthand scouting report on Nigel.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 06, 2026, 10:40:47 AMYou may need to head back to campus and re-take logic 101.
FT% isn't of relevance to winning a basketball game. Iowa's FT% was much higher than their opponent's, yet they lost the game. That's it.
And if Michigan shot 50%, they'd have lost. If you want to say that FT% taken in a vacuum doesn't matter, I'm not sure anyone has said otherwise. If you take one FT in a game, it generally matters little if you make it or miss it. If you take 25 FTs a game, the difference between shooting 50% and 90% will likely be more relevant.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 06, 2026, 06:05:42 PMIf you take 25 FTs a game, the difference between shooting 50% and 90% will likely be more relevant.
You're slowly inching toward enlightenment. Congrats!
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 06, 2026, 06:37:54 PMYou're slowly inching toward enlightenment. Congrats!
Good to know. I'll tell my wife.
Miami OH Marquette NCAA Tournament Hank Raymond's 1st Big Dance game in 1978. Whitehead got ejected for an elbow that changed the momentum. Miami OH tonight 3 Technicals a plus a Flagrant foul against Miami OH
Watched about 2 minutes of overtime of the Miami (OH) game. Get them out of the Tourney if they don't win their conference tournament.
One, they aren't good. But two, they seem like d bags.
I put on the end of that game and the overtime. It's the first time this season that I've seen anything of Miami.
My immediate reaction was that many of their players look like high school kids in terms of size and strength compared to players on good major conference teams.
I recognize how difficult it is for any team to go 31–0, and I don't care if they get an at large bid if they don't win their conference tournament.
But when their only quad two game was a three point home win against Akron, and the second highest NET team they have faced is number 137, I'm not too impressed.
Miami OH Kenpom Ranking #90
Marquette's Kenpom Ranking is #91
Quote from: wadesworld on March 06, 2026, 10:45:46 PMWatched about 2 minutes of overtime of the Miami (OH) game. Get them out of the Tourney if they don't win their conference tournament.
One, they aren't good. But two, they seem like d bags.
Yeah, taunting the crowd after you barely beat a horsesh!t team ... that's a thing I guess.
Quote from: MU82 on March 07, 2026, 12:02:14 AMYeah, taunting the crowd after you barely beat a horsesh!t team ... that's a thing I guess.
It's their arch-rivals. It's fine. I don't their they're great but they should be in regardless but won't get to the second weekend.
The Wardles were taken to double overtime by the Beacons of Valparaiso, but they held on to advance to the MVC semis, where they will go against Northern Iowa the legend that is Ben Jacobson.
How long has Jacobson been at Northern Iowa? He took over at UNI from Greg McDermott when he went to Iowa State in 2006. He was in his fourth year when UNI knocked out top seed Kansas from the 2010 NCAA tournament on a shot from Ali Farokhmanesh. Farokhmanesh is the current head coach at Colorado State.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on March 06, 2026, 11:38:50 PMMiami OH Kenpom Ranking #90
Marquette's Kenpom Ranking is #91
Miami OH Kenpom Luck Ranking #9
Marquette Kenpom Luck Ranking #363
I want them to make the tourney...
to see them get boat-raced by a mediocore P4 team...
Quote from: MU82 on March 07, 2026, 12:02:14 AMYeah, taunting the crowd after you barely beat a horsesh!t team ... that's a thing I guess.
Purdue looks like garbage.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 03:59:36 PMPurdue looks like garbage.
They have been pretty mediocre for the last few weeks.
The Badgers have taken 26 shots in the first half, 22 of them from behind the arc. They have made 12.
Meanwhile, watching Florida dismantle Kentucky,they are looking like a team ready for a repeat.
SLU can be out of the Tourney if they don't win their conference tourney too, if you ask me.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 03:59:36 PMPurdue looks like garbage.
Not really. These are 2 offenses built for March. The defense is the question for both. Neither really defending anything right now.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2026, 04:42:30 PMNot really. These are 2 offenses built for March. The defense is the question for both. Neither really defending anything right now.
Purdue may be falling to the 7 seed in the Big 10 tournament after their late season collapse.
Quote from: wisblue on March 07, 2026, 05:22:40 PMPurdue may be falling to the 7 seed in the Big 10 tournament after their late season collapse.
They'll still be a 3 or 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament though.
That's why I think the Big Ten might finally get over that tournament title hump.
Michigan and Illinois might be their only Title threats at the end of the day, but Purdue, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan State could all make a push towards a Final Four with the right draw. They have a lot of tournament style offenses.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2026, 05:41:09 PMThey'll still be a 3 or 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament though.
That's why I think the Big Ten might finally get over that tournament title hump.
Michigan and Illinois might be their only Title threats at the end of the day, but Purdue, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan State could all make a push towards a Final Four with the right draw. They have a lot of tournament style offenses.
I hate to admit it but after Michigan, Wisconsin's A game is the most dangerous in the B18. If their bigs hit threes, they're really hard to guard. Hopefully they have a brick city game and everyone can exhale.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 05:53:37 PMI hate to admit it but after Michigan, Wisconsin's A game is the most dangerous in the B18. If their bigs hit threes, they're really hard to guard. Hopefully they have a brick city game and everyone can exhale.
No.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 07, 2026, 05:56:12 PMNo.
I really hope you are correct. They concern me.
Michigan, Michigan St, Purdue and Illinois give the B10 4 viable final 4 teams
Experience and coaching will play for Purdue in the big dance. I don't think they get to the FF, but the E8 wouldn't surprise me at all, despite their recent struggles.
The other 3 are legitimately very good teams that can get hot and get there as well.
They have a few title contenders this year and I could see Michigan winning it all.
Wisconsin seems too inconsistent and especially weak defensively to make a lot of noise, but with the right draw could get to the S16
Quote from: DoctorV on March 07, 2026, 06:12:13 PMMichigan, Michigan St, Purdue and Illinois give the B10 4 viable final 4 teams
Experience and coaching will play for Purdue in the big dance. I don't think they get to the FF, but the E8 wouldn't surprise me at all, despite their recent struggles.
The other 3 are legitimately very good teams that can get hot and get there as well.
They have a few title contenders this year and I could see Michigan winning it all.
Wisconsin seems too inconsistent and especially weak defensively to make a lot of noise, but with the right draw could get to the S16
I disagree about Purdue.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 05:53:37 PMI hate to admit it but after Michigan, Wisconsin's A game is the most dangerous in the B18. If their bigs hit threes, they're really hard to guard. Hopefully they have a brick city game and everyone can exhale.
That's still Illinois.
Wisconsin's offense can beat every team in the country, but it would also have to come with some defense. Illinois with Boswell back is a totally different team.
Caleb Foster just got hurt for Duke. Looked like he was holding his foot just like Dominic James in 2009.
Ngongba also out for Duke. Injuries keep racking up across the country.
Neither the Weasels nor the Boilers defend well enough to make a real run IMHO.
You can win a game or two by outscoring opponents if you get the right matchups, but you gotta be able to get stops to go far.
Michigan is legit, obviously, and I could see Michigan State or Illinois doing something, too.
Quote from: MU82 on March 07, 2026, 07:09:38 PMNeither the Weasels nor the Boilers defend well enough to make a real run IMHO.
You can win a game or two by outscoring opponents if you get the right matchups, but you gotta be able to get stops to go far.
Michigan is legit, obviously, and I could see Michigan State or Illinois doing something, too.
Agreed, but their offenses could get them to a Final Four.
I mean, an 11 seed NC State made it through our region just 2 years ago. Winning a title is just a whole different animal than just making a Final Four.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2026, 07:10:54 PMAgreed, but their offenses could get them to a Final Four.
I mean, an 11 seed NC State made it through our region just 2 years ago. Winning a title is just a whole different animal than winning it all.
Could? Sure. All kinds of weird teams made the 2023 Final Four, and NC State made it in 2024. So all kinds of weird teams could make it again.
But it's highly unlikely that poor defensive teams like the Weasels and Boilers make it in 2026. One bad shooting game, and the Weasels easily could be out in round 1; they'll be playing a much better opponent than the Oregon team they lost to just 10 days ago.
Lol. Same song different year from the getting hard for Gard crowd.
They're way more likely to lose in the first round than make a Final Four.
I think the Badgers will either be one and done or Sweet 16. They are a tough prep on 48 hours if you aren't used to their new offense. But while they can step up to great opposition, they also lost to Oregon, USC, and Indiana. Be interesting to see who they match with and how high they're able to climb seed wise.
Quote from: MU82 on March 07, 2026, 07:33:18 PMCould? Sure. All kinds of weird teams made the 2023 Final Four, and NC State made it in 2024. So all kinds of weird teams could make it again.
But it's highly unlikely that poor defensive teams like the Weasels and Boilers make it in 2026. One bad shooting game, and the Weasels easily could be out in round 1; they'll be playing a much better opponent than the Oregon team they lost to just 10 days ago.
We are in agreement.
Michigan and Illinois are the 2 Big Ten Title contenders.
Christian Anderson is a heck of a baller for TTU. You don't hear his name much but the dude can flat out get buckets, and off the bounce. 19ppg and 7.7 dimes. 48%, 42% from distance. That team was clearly a national title contender with Toppin.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 10:33:16 PMChristian Anderson is a heck of a baller for TTU. You don't hear his name much but the dude can flat out get buckets, and off the bounce. 19ppg and 7.7 dimes. 48%, 42% from distance. That team was clearly a national title contender with Toppin.
A true championship contender with Toppin. A shame he got hurt.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2026, 10:36:07 PMA true championship contender with Toppin. A shame he got hurt.
This Anderson kid was a 100-150 recruit. Maybe I haven't been following it that closely but I would think he'll be on ome of the A-A teams. Is there a better point guard? I don't think Smith is. Fears?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 11:01:57 PMThis Anderson kid was a 100-150 recruit. Maybe I haven't been following it that closely but I would think he'll be on ome of the A-A teams. Is there a better point guard? I don't think Smith is. Fears?
I think the teams will be very Forward heavy, but Flemings from Houston is very good, Braden Smith, Darius Acuff, Jaden Bradley are probably some of the guards that will get on.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2026, 11:08:30 PMI think the teams will be very Forward heavy, but Flemings from Houston is very good, Braden Smith, Darius Acuff, Jaden Bradley are probably some of the guards that will get on.
I mean they label Acuff and Flemings as PG"s but I think of them more as combo guards. TTU's guards are no joke.
Nigel James.
Was this posted anywhere? Too good. Excellent work by FOX here.
https://x.com/i/status/2030398323878924364
Ah, forgot that former Marquette recruit Leon Bond ended up at Northern Iowa.
Fun team to watch, Horseth from DePere, recruits Wisco well, Zens next year
Though Duke easily beat UNC, two starters spent most of the game on the bench in walking boots: center Patrick Ngongba and point guard Caleb Foster. Ngongba was a game-time decision but was held out after warmups. Foster suffered his injury during the first half.
"To be honest, health going into the tournament — the NCAA Tournament — is the priority," Scheyer said. "I'd be shocked if both of them are playing next week (in the ACC tournament)."
Sounds like the same strategy Shaka used when Kolek was hurt at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Who are your mid-major sleepers for the tournament? I think we could see a lot of chalk.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 08, 2026, 04:42:33 PMWho are your mid-major sleepers for the tournament? I think we could see a lot of chalk.
I think Northern Iowa is going to be a 12/13 that is going to give a 4/5 a hard time.
Is SMC considered a mid-major?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 08, 2026, 04:42:33 PMWho are your mid-major sleepers for the tournament? I think we could see a lot of chalk.
I think #12 seed Marquette from the mid major BE conference could upset #4 seed Kansas.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 08, 2026, 06:55:07 PMI think #12 seed Marquette from the mid major BE conference could upset #4 seed Kansas.
That means we'd have to win our first game against a 5 seed!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 08, 2026, 04:42:33 PMWho are your mid-major sleepers for the tournament? I think we could see a lot of chalk.
San Diego State could be a sneaky team if they get in. I believe they are on the outside looking in as of now, but if they find their way in, they have some talent to possibly make a run. Dixon-Waters is the real deal.
New Mexico is pretty solid again as well.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 08, 2026, 07:08:31 PMThat means we'd have to win our first game against a 5 seed!
No problem.
Quote from: wisblue on March 06, 2026, 03:12:07 PMSpeaking of Michigan, I heard from a reliable source that MU will be playing at Michigan next season.
I wonder if that's part of a home and home like the recent series with Purdue and Maryland.
I heard it also - Shaka mentioned it to some people during the radio show last week off camera and I happened to be standing right there waiting to meet Shaka. No mention of a home and home however.
Rothstein heard it also - and its a home and home.
https://x.com/JonRothstein/status/2031034332429611095
Awesome. Will have to make that trip next year and the trip to Milwaukee to see the game in 2 years.
Quote from: MUbiz on March 09, 2026, 08:36:55 AMI heard it also - Shaka mentioned it to some people during the radio show last week off camera and I happened to be standing right there waiting to meet Shaka. No mention of a home and home however.
Actually, Shaka was my reliable source. I was at the radio show and mentioned to him that, to show how old I am, I was in a grad school at Michigan when Adrien Stevens grandfather (former NFL defensive lineman Curtis Greer) was a freshman on the Wolverine football team. I actually played in an intramural playoff basketball game against a dorm team that had several freshman football players, including Greer.
That prompted him to mention that they were playing in Ann Arbor next season. He didn't say anything to me about a home and home either, and I didn't ask..
Adrien enjoyed that anecdote when I chatted with him later. His father, Larry Stevens, also played for the Wolverines in the early 2000's and went on to the NFL.
Great, so at least 2 nonconf losses next year :/
Remember when the Big Ten held their conference tourney early so they could use our gym? Losers.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 09, 2026, 05:35:16 PMGreat, so at least 2 nonconf losses next year :/
Remember when the Big Ten held their conference tourney early so they could use our gym? Losers.
..... and nobody showed up to watch. ;D
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 09, 2026, 05:35:16 PMGreat, so at least 2 nonconf losses next year :/
Who knows what teams will be like early next year?
Michigan could be losing as many as 7 guys off their current 9 man rotation between players running out of eligibility or leaving early for the NBA, and Cason redshirting after his ACL injury.
And Wisconsin will be scouring the portal for more 25 year old stars to replace their senior transfers. It might take these teams some time to gel too.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on March 06, 2026, 11:38:50 PMMiami OH Kenpom Ranking #90
Marquette's Kenpom Ranking is #91
They beat us in the '71 NCAA tournament opening round.
Quote from: wisblue on March 09, 2026, 07:58:09 PMMichigan could be losing as many as 7 guys off their current 9 man rotation between players running out of eligibility or leaving early for the NBA, and Cason redshirting after his ACL injury.
May had a sweet 16 team his first year. One of the top seeds this year. I wouldn't count on a great downfall of Michigan.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 09, 2026, 08:29:35 PMThey beat us in the '71 NCAA tournament opening round.
Jeezus! THIS after you diss the upset over UCONN and tell us you require a repeat performance holding Karaban to 2 points before you will grace Marquette with your acceptance that the team has improved.
You and Willie make a cute couple.
There are some-but probably only a few-here who are familiar with Nixon's VP Agnew's phrase "Nattering Nabobs of Negativism" You fit the description perfectly.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 09, 2026, 08:29:35 PMThey beat us in the '71 NCAA tournament opening round.
How about the year after we won the natty, not 71
I hope Santa Clara gets a bid even if they lose to the Zags today.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 10, 2026, 07:08:16 AMI hope Santa Clara gets a bid even if they lose to the Zags today.
Santa Clara was in before their win last night. That win gave them more breathing room and an improved seed line. WCC is a 3 bid league.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2026, 06:29:40 PMCaleb Foster just got hurt for Duke. Looked like he was holding his foot just like Dominic James in 2009.
Ngongba also out for Duke. Injuries keep racking up across the country.
Turns out to be exactly like Dominic. The way Foster grabbed his foot looked eerily similar to that image of Dominic wincing on the bench in 2009. Tough blow for Duke.
https://x.com/i/status/2031365857360667076
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 10, 2026, 07:08:16 AMI hope Santa Clara gets a bid even if they lose to the Zags today.
Herb Sendek has been coaching for over 30 years and is about to take his fourth school to the NCAA tournament. And he's only 63.
Quote from: Tarragona on March 10, 2026, 08:09:10 AMSanta Clara was in before their win last night. That win gave them more breathing room and an improved seed line. WCC is a 3 bid league.
I know Gonzaga & SMC are called "mid-majors" but they're clearly not. Let's assume SCU is in, regardless of today's result. Let's even assume Miami is in if they don't win their tournament. Who are the other non-autobid mid majors that will make the NCAA tournament?
I have a fear that college basketball, as bad as the system is now, especially with the portal and NIL bidding, could get a lot worse. I could see the power 4 conferences breaking off and forming their own tournament. That would stink to high heaven. With the exception of Marquette as a die hard fan, the most fun of the NCAA tournament for me is the opportunity of small schools to slay Goliaths the 1st weekend. I don't think I'm alone.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 10, 2026, 09:50:22 AMI know Gonzaga & SMC are called "mid-majors" but they're clearly not. Let's assume SCU is in, regardless of today's result. Let's even assume Miami is in if they don't win their tournament. Who are the other non-autobid mid majors that will make the NCAA tournament?
I have a fear that college basketball, as bad as the system is now, especially with the portal and NIL bidding, could get a lot worse. I could see the power 4 conferences breaking off and forming their own tournament. That would stink to high heaven. With the exception of Marquette as a die hard fan, the most fun of the NCAA tournament for me is the opportunity of small schools to slay Goliaths the 1st weekend. I don't think I'm alone.
And there has been a recent shift from NET to now WAB which makes it even more challenging for some of those teams.
5 of the top 10 markets within a few hours of one another. 8 of the top 10 in the Midwest:
https://x.com/cardchronicle/status/2031372730881204273?s=46
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 10, 2026, 09:50:22 AMWith the exception of Marquette as a die hard fan, the most fun of the NCAA tournament for me is the opportunity of small schools to slay Goliaths the 1st weekend. I don't think I'm alone.
You aren't. ESPN ran a thing about this yesterday, and the trend seems pretty clear. https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/48111056/2026-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-men-basketball-upsets-nil
The top of the sport is at as high of a level as it's ever been. The portal has been a huge hit for NCAA basketball. Give me some fun first round upsets and then give me really awesome teams playing at a really high level the rest of the Tournament.
St. Peter's beating Kentucky in a first round game? Awesome! An Elite 8 game wasted on St. Peter's getting doubled up by UNC at half? Hard pass.
Quote from: Tarragona on March 10, 2026, 08:09:10 AMSanta Clara was in before their win last night. That win gave them more breathing room and an improved seed line. WCC is a 3 bid league.
I don't know if that's true, but I do think they're in now.
Quote from: Tarragona on March 10, 2026, 10:03:14 AM5 of the top 10 markets within a few hours of one another. 8 of the top 10 in the Midwest:
https://x.com/cardchronicle/status/2031372730881204273?s=46
Minneapolis and Dayton two top-10 markets unrepresented by the Big East? Looks like it's time to roll out the welcome mat for the Flyers and Tommies.
<ducks>
I think there should be a max age requirement for college hoops. 24 and older guys shouldn't be on college rosters imo. Unless it's a Mormon on a mission or in very rare cases a year+ medical red shirt.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 10, 2026, 06:38:41 PMI think there should be a max age requirement for college hoops. 24 and older guys shouldn't be on college rosters imo. Unless it's a Mormon on a mission or in very rare cases a year+ medical red shirt.
Incredibly illegal.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2026, 06:47:01 PMIncredibly illegal.
Yes. At this point I think the NCAA will just be lucky to limit players' time in college sports.
Quote from: The Equalizer on March 10, 2026, 11:49:40 AMMinneapolis and Dayton two top-10 markets unrepresented by the Big East? Looks like it's time to roll out the welcome mat for the Flyers and Tommies.
<ducks>
Isn't St. Thomas already in the Big East?
Hurley is going out sad with AZ State right now.
Down 23 with 10 points in the 1st half with 2 minutes left in the 1st half. 3 technicals in the 1st half along with a possible flagrant incoming.
Ugly!!!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 10, 2026, 09:50:22 AMI know Gonzaga & SMC are called "mid-majors" but they're clearly not. Let's assume SCU is in, regardless of today's result. Let's even assume Miami is in if they don't win their tournament. Who are the other non-autobid mid majors that will make the NCAA tournament?
I have a fear that college basketball, as bad as the system is now, especially with the portal and NIL bidding, could get a lot worse. I could see the power 4 conferences breaking off and forming their own tournament. That would stink to high heaven. With the exception of Marquette as a die hard fan, the most fun of the NCAA tournament for me is the opportunity of small schools to slay Goliaths the 1st weekend. I don't think I'm alone.
not even the power 4, just the big ten and sec alone will break away and write their own rules. Matt Hayes had a decent USA Today piece on this yesterday. I don't think it's farfetched, maybe courtesy invites to Duke and North Carolina. But that's it. 36 schools splitting billions. The rest of us form our own association? Who knows...
Quote from: MUeng on March 11, 2026, 02:04:59 PMnot even the power 4, just the big ten and sec alone will break away and write their own rules. Matt Hayes had a decent USA Today piece on this yesterday. I don't think it's farfetched, maybe courtesy invites to Duke and North Carolina. But that's it. 36 schools splitting billions. The rest of us form our own association? Who knows...
I don't see why Duke would be cut in to dilute the pot more. The past decade has proven to me that traditional powers and rivalries mean nothing.
UNC would be a nice addition to either the B10 or SEC. I see that happening someday even without a split you refer too.
The NCAA, or the like, will continue without the SEC & B10. Also, aside from being split off and revenue changes, the other policies of the NCAA some people hate will continue on in the new division since you have the same power broker school presidents making the rules.
91 to 42??? When can we contact Massamba on ASU? Any Senegalese restaurants in Milwaukee?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 11, 2026, 05:21:33 PM91 to 42??? When can we contact Massamba on ASU? Any Senegalese restaurants in Milwaukee?
He apparently requires an assistant to follow him. Not sure that's something we are into.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 11, 2026, 05:52:09 PMHe apparently requires an assistant to follow him. Not sure that's something we are into.
An assistant?? For what?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 11, 2026, 06:37:27 PMAn assistant?? For what?
Not really sure
https://x.com/i/status/2031143858579321256
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 11, 2026, 06:56:58 PMNot really sure
https://x.com/i/status/2031143858579321256
Irvin and Diop's agent are very close. And Diop's agent is like his second father and has looked after him/been his defacto guardian since he left Senegal to start playing in Spain. So it makes sense that Irvin was entrusted with him in the US. Diop was at ASU because of Irvin, not Hurley. It makes sense really.
And additionally, Irvin is the son of Mac Irvin, legendary Chicago AAU coach, so he has tons of experience with player relations and the logistics of the off the court college game.
Bid stealer alert.
Miami(O) lost to UMass.
And just like that the MAC has 2 bids and the Big East has 3
Get Miami (OH) the hell out of the Tournament. They're even worse than Marquette is.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 12, 2026, 12:13:25 PMGet Miami (OH) the hell out of the Tournament. They're even worse than Marquette is.
I agree. I don't care how many wins they have. Playing nobody and ultimately not getting an auto bid should not be rewarded.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 12, 2026, 12:13:25 PMGet Miami (OH) the hell out of the Tournament. They're even worse than Marquette is.
As a couple of scoopers-Miles and muwarriors 69- pointed out, they beat us
twice in the 70's! How
dare you say that they are "even worse than Marquette"? Had we run the table in the BET, I would be shaking in my boots, worrying that we would have to face them again and, of course, lose because 50-year-old data is very relevant.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 12, 2026, 12:19:21 PMI agree. I don't care how many wins they have. Playing nobody and ultimately not getting an auto bid should not be rewarded.
Lol... Marquette has 19 more losses than Miami
Quote from: wisblue on March 09, 2026, 07:58:09 PMWho knows what teams will be like early next year?
Michigan could be losing as many as 7 guys off their current 9 man rotation between players running out of eligibility or leaving early for the NBA, and Cason redshirting after his ACL injury.
And Wisconsin will be scouring the portal for more 25 year old stars to replace their senior transfers. It might take these teams some time to gel too.
We're not still doing this gel argument are we?
Quote from: jfp61 on March 12, 2026, 12:32:59 PMLol... Marquette has 19 more losses than Miami
They also had 16 more losses than UConn
Miami (OH) is a lock to make the NCAA Tourney. And I think they have a good chance to not have to play in Dayton either.
What I don't want to see are sub .500 conference record teams receive at large bids. 7-11 in your league is disqualifying for me.
I'm good with them getting in. They're going to get killed though
Quote from: Tarragona on March 12, 2026, 01:31:12 PMMiami (OH) is a lock to make the NCAA Tourney. And I think they have a good chance to not have to play in Dayton either.
What I don't want to see are sub .500 conference record teams receive at large bids. 7-11 in your league is disqualifying for me.
Conference records are irrelevent.
It's been a rough week for the "expand the tournament" crowd.
I'm not saying they won't be in the Tournament. I'm saying they're awful and I don't need to see a 6 seed smoke them when I could get a competitive 6 vs. 11 game with a team that played more than 1 team in the top 125 in NET this year. They're not a good basketball team.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 12, 2026, 02:04:30 PMConference records are irrelevent.
To you maybe, but not for me.
Quote from: Tarragona on March 12, 2026, 02:20:27 PMTo you maybe, but not for me.
Your opinion is a poor one.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 12, 2026, 01:42:07 PMI'm good with them getting in. They're going to get killed though
Yes.
Miami OH
Played 0 Q1 games
2-0 in Q2
11-0 Q3
15-1 Q4
(3-0 D2 which doesn't count)
9-0 in games decided by one possession or in OT
93rd in Kenpom
87th in T rank
33rd in WAB (before today's loss)
21st SOR (also before today's loss)
340 SOS
364 Non-con SOS
Qualitative metrics are poor. SOS is poor. Quad wins are poorly distributed.
WAB and SOR are good.
Quite an unusual resumé. No idea what the committee will do with them. But they are weak in criteria the committee historically favors, unless WAB and SOR carry the day.
Miami OH should be out. If they truly tried to play a tougher schedule, then that sucks for them and wonder what can be done about it in the future. They're not a tournament team this year despite the record.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 12, 2026, 02:59:24 PMMiami OH should be out. If they truly tried to play a tougher schedule, then that sucks for them and wonder what can be done about it in the future. They're not a tournament team this year despite the record.
I do get this argument and I think if they'd lost even one game in the regular season I'd say leave them out. But 31-0 has to count for something, imo.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 12, 2026, 02:59:24 PMMiami OH should be out. If they truly tried to play a tougher schedule, then that sucks for them and wonder what can be done about it in the future. They're not a tournament team this year despite the record.
Travis Steele was quoted somewhere as saying he had trouble this year getting high majors to take his calls this year for scheduling purposes.
Miami is my wife's alma mater so I have been following and it's good having a probable tournament team to get behind. But they have been squeaking out wins against bad teams for the last few weeks. I hope they go but they look like an easy out for somebody.
Quote from: jfp61 on March 12, 2026, 12:32:59 PMLol... Marquette has 19 more losses than Miami
Florida has 6 times as many losses as Miami of Ohio. Ipso fatso, the RedHawks are 6x better than the Gators.
That's just logic.
A brutal year to be bad. This thing is just so wide open.
Duke looks vulnerable as a 1 with their injuries. UConn looks vulnerable as a 2 with how they've looked of late.
Arizona probably still my pick as it was a few weeks ago but even they have had struggles under Lloyd in March. Maybe the Big Tens year?
Should be a fun tourney, but also a frustrating one to not be included in.
Not when you play 31 crapty teams.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 12, 2026, 03:16:30 PMI do get this argument and I think if they'd lost even one game in the regular season I'd say leave them out. But 31-0 has to count for something, imo.
It will be interesting with Miami O. By the numbers they don't really have a argument if they're left out.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 12, 2026, 02:59:24 PMMiami OH should be out. If they truly tried to play a tougher schedule, then that sucks for them and wonder what can be done about it in the future. They're not a tournament team this year despite the record.
By the computer numbers I think you're right. That said, I'd much rather see them than the teams from power conferences that ate extremely mediocre.
Not exactly an impressive performance by Duke.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 12, 2026, 08:11:45 PMNot exactly an impressive performance by Duke.
You do have to take their injuries and lack of major motivation into account. They have a number one seed and an opening weekend close to home win or lose in the conference tournament.
Braden Smith moves to second all-time for career assists and will likely pass Bobby Hurley. Our own Tony Miller is 9th wirh 956, but tied for fifth alll time for assists per game with 7.77 apg.
In addition to being quite ugly, there's something wrong with the surface of the court in KC for the Big 12 tournament.
Players keep slipping and sliding all over the place.
Quote from: MU82 on March 13, 2026, 12:52:58 AMIn addition to being quite ugly, there's something wrong with the surface of the court in KC for the Big 12 tournament.
Players keep slipping and sliding all over the place.
It's actually very cool. But perhaps not yet ready for prime time. Good enough for the B12!
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 13, 2026, 01:07:07 AMIt's actually very cool. But perhaps not yet ready for prime time. Good enough for the B12!
It's cool that players keep slipping and falling?
Quote from: MU82 on March 13, 2026, 01:13:42 AMIt's cool that players keep slipping and falling?
No, the digital court is cool. Slipping and falling has been a common occurrence through the years as the conferences & NCAA have played with ways to put customizations and advertisement on the court.
Edit: and in some cases because of condensation on the court. (Cough... Bradley center, dunk, aircraft carriers)
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 13, 2026, 01:16:39 AMNo, the digital court is cool. Slipping and falling has been a common occurrence through the years as the conferences & NCAA have played with ways to put customizations and advertisement on the court.
Edit: and in some cases because of condensation on the court. (Cough... Bradley center, dunk, aircraft carriers)
They are getting rid of it and going back to the hardwood.
Miami's WAB is 34 now.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 13, 2026, 01:16:39 AMNo, the digital court is cool. Slipping and falling has been a common occurrence through the years as the conferences & NCAA have played with ways to put customizations and advertisement on the court.
Edit: and in some cases because of condensation on the court. (Cough... Bradley center, dunk, aircraft carriers)
It's so cool that the Big 12 is going back to the wood court for the rest of the tournament.
That court was really ugly and distracting when viewing.
Quote from: Nukem2 on March 13, 2026, 08:40:01 AMThat court was really ugly and distracting when viewing.
? During play it just looked like a regular grey washed court. Better than TCU's or Oregon's courts. Maybe not the most beautiful, but not distracting. Timeouts were pretty wild.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 13, 2026, 07:59:36 AMIt's so cool that the Big 12 is going back to the wood court for the rest of the tournament.
I'm certain that I added the disclaimer "Probably not ready for primetime".
I didn't even know Christian Anderson got hurt slipping on the floor when I wrote my post last night. Thankfully, the Big 12 is pulling the plug on it and switching back to a regular hardwood court for the rest of the tournament.
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/big-12-abandons-conference-tournaments-glass-led-court-after-texas-tech-stars-injury-goes-back-to-hardwood-050724850.html?
The Big 12 commissioner is eating crow and, in retrospect, looks like a dope.
Absolutely bonkers to debut this for post season play. Test extensively in the off season, then a buy game or two, before even considering this.
Well, here we are in March Madness and our team is already done without a sniff of anything except the crappy season. For 2 seasons I have seen that the gap between UConn, St. JOHNS and MU was widening. And it is even widening further. This is totally unacceptable and is on Shaka Kahn. His ass better be doing what it takes for roster building. And it better be immediate without this BS about RGV. Get your ass in gear Shaka and reload.
I dont see the 2 dicks, Hurley and Pitno having this issue. Hell, Cooley is even doing better. Time to start measuring up Shaka, and live up to your lofty accolades that some on this board have given you. And BTW, where is Reeker these glorious days. Chirping with the crickets.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 13, 2026, 10:47:05 AMWell, here we are in March Madness and our team is already done without a sniff of anything except the crappy season. For 2 seasons I have seen that the gap between UConn, St. JOHNS and MU was widening. And it is even widening further. This is totally unacceptable and is on Shaka Kahn. His ass better be doing what it takes for roster building. And it better be immediate without this BS about RGV. Get your ass in gear Shaka and reload.
I dont see the 2 dicks, Hurley and Pitno having this issue. Hell, Cooley is even doing better. Time to start measuring up Shaka, and live up to your lofty accolades that some on this board have given you. And BTW, where is Reeker these glorious days. Chirping with the crickets.
Thank you for another insightful contribution, little willie.
Here is how the selection committee will easily justify Miami's inclusion in the NCAAT field (from Yahoo Sports):
When asked by reporters last month which of the seven metrics on the team sheets used by the selection committee are most important, NCAA vice president of men's basketball Dan Gavitt went out of his way to highlight WAB, "especially when it comes to selecting teams."
Gavitt said that the selection of last year's final at-large teams was more highly correlated to WAB than it was to any other metric.
Most predictive metrics scream what Bruce Pearl famously screamed earlier this month — that Miami is not the quality of other contenders for at-large bids. The RedHawks fell to 87th in Bart Torvik's rankings and 93rd in KenPom on Thursday after their 87-83 loss to UMass. No team with KenPom ratings as low as those has ever earned an at-large bid.
WAB evaluates Miami differently, as do other résumé-based metrics. The RedHawks fell only to 33rd in WAB after their loss, tucked right among NCAA tournament-bound UCLA (32), Utah State (34) and Ohio State (35).
Other bubble teams with many more marquee wins but many, many more losses trail behind Miami in the WAB rankings. Auburn checks in 44th, followed by SMU and Texas. Indiana (51), Oklahoma (53) and Stanford (56) are even further behind.
Teams that will be in the Tournament but I will not look forward to watching in it:
Miami (OH), SLU, Nova
Quote from: #UnleashThePortal on March 12, 2026, 12:37:16 PMWe're not still doing this gel argument are we?
What is the "gel argument"?
It seems pretty obvious that teams change from November to March.Some, especially ones with several returning players are more cohesive than ones trying to work in a nearly full team of new players.
And some teams improve more than others over the course of the season.
The Michigan team that MU plays next November will bear little resemblance to the one that played this season.
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2026, 02:01:32 PMWhat is the "gel argument"?
It seems pretty obvious that teams change from November to March.Some, especially ones with several returning players are more cohesive than ones trying to work in a nearly full team of new players.
"MU and RGV in all its greatness helps MU early on because we have so much continuity and togetherness that all these build-a-bear programs are at a great disadvantage until later in the year vs. MU. Praise Shaka and staff! Furthermore, if MU falters late in the season, it's because others are catching up to our incredible gel-ness so forgive us."
That argument didn't work too well this season.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 13, 2026, 02:05:58 PM"MU and RGV in all its greatness helps MU early on because we have so much continuity and togetherness that all these build-a-bear programs are at a great disadvantage until later in the year vs. MU. Praise Shaka and staff! Furthermore, if MU falters late in the season, it's because others are catching up to our incredible gel-ness so forgive us."
That argument didn't work too well this season.
I rarely find myself agreeing with this dude... but this ^^
@wisblue
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2026, 02:01:32 PMWhat is the "gel argument"?
It seems pretty obvious that teams change from November to March.Some, especially ones with several returning players are more cohesive than ones trying to work in a nearly full team of new players.
And some teams improve more than others over the course of the season.
The Michigan team that MU plays next November will bear little resemblance to the one that played this season.
MI will reload. No problem.
Illinois getting beat by UW. UW's backcourt is really good, made Illinois look really slow. Getting Boyd in the portal was huge.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 13, 2026, 03:56:51 PMIllinois getting beat by UW. UW's backcourt is really good, made Illinois look really slow. Getting Boyd in the portal was huge.
2 of their 3 contenders for the Final Four in that league. Michigan probably the best of them still even after the injury to Cason.
Still think Michigan and Illinois are the 2 only contenders to actually win it of the 3 though.
Badgers look like one of the best teams in the country. Said they were a protected seed weeks ago and they may end up there after all. Boyd playing like I thought Kam would last March.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 13, 2026, 03:56:51 PMIllinois getting beat by UW. UW's backcourt is really good, made Illinois look really slow. Getting Boyd in the portal was huge.
UW proving 25 yr old on their 3rd team guards...and FT's to this point (21/24), matter.
Lol
Boyd with 38. Last year Tonje. This year Boyd. Dang.
They do this in the Big Ten Tournament all the time. This shouldnt be surprising.
Then they'll go ice cold from 3 and lose in the first weekend. Its what Greg Gard does.
I remember when Wisconsin was a Final Four contender after making the B1G Tourney title last year. And when Wisconsin was a Final Four contender after making the B1G Tourney title 2 years ago.
Quote from: JTJ3 on March 13, 2026, 04:12:23 PMThey do this in the Big Ten Tournament all the time. This shouldnt be surprising.
Then they'll go ice cold from 3 and lose in the first weekend. Its what Greg Gard does.
Always gets it done. Hell of a coach.
Rapp is a nice addition too. Gard has a solid roster with one of the better backcourts in the country. I've not seen Illinois much, but they don't look good enough to me defensively to be a title contender.
I'm filing Illinois under "peaked too early."
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 13, 2026, 03:59:40 PMBadgers look like one of the best teams in the country. Said they were a protected seed weeks ago and they may end up there after all. Boyd playing like I thought Kam would last March.
That's a stretch. But they have potential.
Far from a sure thing.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 13, 2026, 04:27:37 PMThat's a stretch. But they have potential.
Far from a sure thing.
Their defense on the season is worse than MU's.
S16 at best. 2nd round if they don't get a good draw.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 13, 2026, 04:36:28 PMTheir defense on the season is worse than MU's.
S16 at best. 2nd round if they don't get a good draw.
Ya their defense is bad, but sometimes that doesn't matter. They can score, score, score.
I was more impressed with Illinois size in that game more than anything. Think they could really make a run. Didn't realize they were that big at every position.
Quote from: #UnleashThePortal on March 13, 2026, 02:43:05 PMI rarely find myself agreeing with this dude... but this ^^ @wisblue
It didn't work for MU this year because they didn't have a strong team of returning veteran players like they did the two previous seasons.
They won't have that next year either.
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Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 13, 2026, 04:39:14 PMYa their defense is bad, but sometimes that doesn't matter. They can score, score, score.
I was more impressed with Illinois size in that game more than anything. Think they could really make a run. Didn't realize they were that big at every position.
Boyd has been playing out of his mind. The sad reality, as I said a week or so ago, is they're a dangerous team. Regardless of where they're seeded. They just beat Illinois without their best big. They aren't good defensively but they're also never out of a game because they have two elite guards who can score at all three levels, and bigs capable of making shots and spreading the floor. I'm quite concerned they could make a deep run.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 08, 2026, 04:42:33 PMWho are your mid-major sleepers for the tournament? I think we could see a lot of chalk.
I laughed at some of the matchups in my bracket today, Miami/Miami (AGAIN), Northern Iowa/Kansas, and Lehigh potentially playing into Duke.
Depending on matchup, McNeese, Akron, Northern Iowa, Hofstra, and Wright State are all teams I think could pull a stunner.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 10, 2026, 09:50:22 AMI know Gonzaga & SMC are called "mid-majors" but they're clearly not. Let's assume SCU is in, regardless of today's result. Let's even assume Miami is in if they don't win their tournament. Who are the other non-autobid mid majors that will make the NCAA tournament?
Miami-Ohio and VCU come to mind. Utah State and St. Louis will be in if they are eliminated.
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2026, 05:05:09 PMIt didn't work for MU this year because they didn't have a strong team of returning veteran players like they did the two previous seasons.
They won't have that next year either.
Yes. Portal >>>>>> retain.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2026, 05:56:40 PMBoyd has been playing out of his mind. The sad reality, as I said a week or so ago, is they're a dangerous team. Regardless of where they're seeded. They just beat Illinois without their best big. They aren't good defensively but they're also never out of a game because they have two elite guards who can score at all three levels, and bigs capable of making shots and spreading the floor. I'm quite concerned they could make a deep run.
They are good, but it's not worth it to worry about. There are better teams out there at the end of the day.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 13, 2026, 07:07:39 PMThey are good, but it's not worth it to worry about. There are better teams out there at the end of the day.
bottom line is, RED is playing meaningful games while Marquette is not. I hate saying this, but Gard has adapted. He'll take 25 yr olds on their 3rd program, and win. He'll run guys off that are dead weight. RED beat Illinois twice. Won at Michigan. Won at Purdue. Blew Izzo off the court. Shaka goes with bs RGV. Gard gets transfers that win games. Gard will reload. Shaka? Who knows.
Quote from: Viper on March 13, 2026, 07:19:56 PMbottom line is, RED is playing meaningful games while Marquette is not. I hate saying this, but Gard has adapted. He'll take 25 yr olds on their 3rd program, and win. He'll run guys off that are dead weight. RED beat Illinois twice. Won at Michigan. Won at Purdue. Blew Izzo off the court. Shaka goes with bs RGV. Gard gets transfers that win games. Gard will reload. Shaka? Who knows.
Ok
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 13, 2026, 07:25:28 PMOk
...it suck's when the rival keeps on keepin on. I sure hope Shaka has a plan to get back on track. I like the core of James, Stevens and Parham. Hopefully the support will be there.
Quote from: #UnleashThePortal on March 13, 2026, 07:03:28 PMYes. Portal >>>>>> retain.
Not my point.
The portal is not a necessary piece for a team that has consistently good recruiting. But, at this point, MU basically doesn't have a senior class for next year so they won't have veteran returning players to start the season.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 13, 2026, 07:07:39 PMThey are good, but it's not worth it to worry about. There are better teams out there at the end of the day.
This is one of the funniest lack of self awareness post on Scoop. You telling other people not to worry about Wisconsin, on a day you just posted all about how they can make a Final Four no less.
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2026, 07:50:02 PMNot my point.
The portal is not a necessary piece for a team that has consistently good recruiting.
The only college basketball team to not use the portal was Marquette.
Quote from: Viper on March 13, 2026, 07:19:56 PMbottom line is, RED is playing meaningful games while Marquette is not. I hate saying this, but Gard has adapted. He'll take 25 yr olds on their 3rd program, and win. He'll run guys off that are dead weight. RED beat Illinois twice. Won at Michigan. Won at Purdue. Blew Izzo off the court. Shaka goes with bs RGV. Gard gets transfers that win games. Gard will reload. Shaka? Who knows.
You had me for some of that, but lost it at the end.
Badger fans are very nervous about NIL. They don't have much to spend and the tax grab not passing means there's no cash injection coming. They're bracing to lose Blackwell because they can't afford him.
Gard has adjusted very well and is a better coach than we've given him credit for. He's changed his system and recruiting and deserves credit for that.
But while this year was an RGV disaster, Shaka is going to make roster spots and go to the portal. He's said as much and we all know it, so continuing to blame rather than waiting to see what changes come in the next 3-6 weeks feels like piling on.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 13, 2026, 08:03:14 PMThis is one of the funniest lack of self awareness post on Scoop. You telling other people not to worry about Wisconsin, on a day you just posted all about how they can make a Final Four no less.
They can. Not saying they will, but they could.
I'm very aware of the situation. Still not worth it to worry about. There are a handful of teams that are better than them and there will be a handful of teams in every region better than them.
But what if Bucky has to face Radford in the first round?
Quote from: wadesworld on March 13, 2026, 08:03:14 PMThis is one of the funniest lack of self awareness post on Scoop. You telling other people not to worry about Wisconsin, on a day you just posted all about how they can make a Final Four no less.
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 13, 2026, 09:14:21 PMBut what if Bucky has to face Radford in the first round?
They should be worried.
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 13, 2026, 08:34:11 PMYou had me for some of that, but lost it at the end.
Badger fans are very nervous about NIL. They don't have much to spend and the tax grab not passing means there's no cash injection coming. They're bracing to lose Blackwell because they can't afford him.
Gard has adjusted very well and is a better coach than we've given him credit for. He's changed his system and recruiting and deserves credit for that.
But while this year was an RGV disaster, Shaka is going to make roster spots and go to the portal. He's said as much and we all know it, so continuing to blame rather than waiting to see what changes come in the next 3-6 weeks feels like piling on.
fair enough. I blame Shaka's approach that got MU in this mess. Hopefully, and as you say, Shaka's approach over the next month is the start to getting MU out of this mess. Those 20 L's...as they say, the #'s never lie.
Quote from: Viper on March 13, 2026, 07:32:21 PM...it suck's when the rival keeps on keepin on. I sure hope Shaka has a plan to get back on track. I like the core of James, Stevens and Parham. Hopefully the support will be there.
It does suck and sucks even more that they have gotten A-A caliber players from the portal.
Quote from: #UnleashThePortal on March 13, 2026, 08:03:31 PMThe only college basketball team to not use the portal was Marquette.
And Stanford, who is also staying home in March
UCLA just took out Mich St.
Houston is abusing Kansas.
The shotmaking by both teams in the last 5 minutes of the Arizona-Iowa State game was incredible.
Gotta root for Tod Kowalczyk and Toledo in the MAC title game today. The former Marquette asssistant has been there for 16 years, winning the regular season conference or division title 8 times, but never getting to the NCAAs.
Would you take Florida, Zona, and Duke vs the field?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 07:56:31 AMWould you take Florida, Zona, and Duke vs the field?
No, because Michigan might be the favorite.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 07:56:31 AMWould you take Florida, Zona, and Duke vs the field?
Wisconsin's the best team in the country, at least according to one person here.
Nm
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 14, 2026, 08:00:12 AMNo, because Michigan might be the favorite.
My gut feeling is the streak will continue. Although I would think they'll roll Whisky today.
Lots of Las Vegas basketball. 4 different conference tourneys, played at 3 different venues.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 07:56:31 AMWould you take Florida, Zona, and Duke vs the field?
Without Michigan? Odd omission.
University of Chicago is in the D3 S16.
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 14, 2026, 09:12:09 AMWithout Michigan? Odd omission.
I decided to eliminate them. Which probably means they'll cut the nets. I don't care for the B18.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 09:26:50 AMUniversity of Chicago is in the D3 S16.
Wow! This is
SO exciting! Keep us posted Muggsy.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 09:26:50 AMUniversity of Chicago is in the D3 S16.
The got a very fortunate draw in that crapshoot. ;)
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 14, 2026, 09:41:18 AMThe got a very fortunate draw in that crapshoot. ;)
Malice towards the Maroons is unnecessary. :)
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 09:26:50 AMUniversity of Chicago is in the D3 S16.
Massive game vs. Gustavus (MN), who beat out my buddy's kid's team to get to the field of 64. Good team. My buddy's kid was top frosh and all conference as a freshman... #portal time. Go Gusties!!, beat UCHI!!
On the other side of the S16 in that region is La Crosse. Thankfully, Whitewater was dispatched in the round of 32. I was upset with them as they ended the season of one of our AAU kids.
#pray
Ugly basketball from Michigan. They look like complete garbage. They don't have a 2nd ball handler. They really need to wake the F up.
Wow. Vandy is spanking Florida.
Complete lack of focus from Michigan.
Michigan was up by 15 and in control. Now Wisc goes unconscious from 3 and ties it.
Tired of this movie.
Quote from: Oldgym on March 14, 2026, 01:45:33 PMMichigan was up by 15 and in control. Now Wisc goes unconscious from 3 and ties it.
Tired of this movie.
.
No shiiit! Enough.
How freaking dumb is Michigan for leaving Rapp right now???!!
And again. Unreal.
Whew. :)
Michigan was really lacking an individual guy to go get themselves a bucket. Might end up being an issue for them on March.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 14, 2026, 02:10:20 PMMichigan was really lacking an individual guy to go get themselves a bucket. Might end up being an issue for them on March.
Mara should touch the ball more.
Crazy finish in the Dayton game. The officials need to set an example and call a technical on the bench players running on the floor during game play. Seeing that a lot lately.
Michigan wins...but Gard never dies. He's the crazy legs roach crawling back up through the drain to a S16, maybe an E8.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 02:19:34 PMMara should touch the ball more.
Maybe but in March you need a guy to get their own bucket and Mara certainly isn't doing that.
Their guard play is quite weak.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 14, 2026, 02:26:51 PMCrazy finish in the Dayton game. The officials need to set an example and call a technical on the bench players running on the floor during game play. Seeing that a lot lately.
The A-16 is now a two bid league, possibly three if VCU makes the finals and loses to Dayton.
And those Dayton unis are awesome, not too far behind our player designed championship blues.
Quote from: Viper on March 14, 2026, 02:28:34 PMMichigan wins...but Gard never dies. He's the crazy legs roach crawling back up through the drain to a S16, maybe an E8.
He still hasnt made a second weekend since he did with Bo's players 9 years ago.
Gard wins in the Big Ten Tournament. Not in the NCAAs.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 14, 2026, 02:26:51 PMCrazy finish in the Dayton game. The officials need to set an example and call a technical on the bench players running on the floor during game play. Seeing that a lot lately.
Get SLU out of the field.
Quote from: Viper on March 14, 2026, 02:28:34 PMMichigan wins...but Gard never dies. He's the crazy legs roach crawling back up through the drain to a S16, maybe an E8.
He hasn't made a S16 since Bo left him with a roster fully formed by Bo.
It's beyond tragic MU won't be in the tournament. It seems to me it's pretty wide open.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 04:50:24 PMIt's beyond tragic MU won't be in the tournament. It seems to me it's pretty wide open.
It's really not that wide open. Duke, Michigan, Arizona have been the three best teams for basically the entire season. Florida has been coming on strong lately, until today. Injuries to Duke and Michigan make them a bit more susceptible to a loss in the Tournament, but Michigan has had some time to adjust. And Houston has been up there, but behind those top 3 all year. UCONN in my opinion isn't a real title threat. In a one and done Tournament scenario of course anything can happen, but it'd be somewhat surprising if one of the top 5 teams (including Florida and Houston in that group) didn't win it all.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 14, 2026, 05:15:57 PMIt's really not that wide open. Duke, Michigan, Arizona have been the three best teams for basically the entire season. Florida has been coming on strong lately, until today. Injuries to Duke and Michigan make them a bit more susceptible to a loss in the Tournament, but Michigan has had some time to adjust. And Houston has been up there, but behind those top 3 all year. UCONN in my opinion isn't a real title threat. In a one and done Tournament scenario of course anything can happen, but it'd be somewhat surprising if one of the top 5 teams (including Florida and Houston in that group) didn't win it all.
They're clearly the best teams, but I think the injuries are significant. Agreed; UCONN isn't a threat.
Quote from: Viper on March 14, 2026, 02:28:34 PMMichigan wins...but Gard never dies. He's the crazy legs roach crawling back up through the drain to a S16, maybe an E8.
Nah.
Jaden Bradley to the locker room with a wrist injury for Arizona.
Oh. My. Goodness.
So many stars injured. This is actually getting crazy.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 14, 2026, 06:36:44 PMJaden Bradley to the locker room with a wrist injury for Arizona.
Oh. My. Goodness.
So many stars injured. This is actually getting crazy.
X-Rays negative per the broadcast!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 14, 2026, 06:36:44 PMJaden Bradley to the locker room with a wrist injury for Arizona.
Oh. My. Goodness.
So many stars injured. This is actually getting crazy.
Turns out he's just fine.
Duke better hope they can get healthy. They look rough.
At this moment in time, they are not on par with those two teams I just watched in the Big 12 title game.
What a win for Akron at the end. That's what March is all about.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 14, 2026, 06:56:05 AMGotta root for Tod Kowalczyk and Toledo in the MAC title game today. The former Marquette asssistant has been there for 16 years, winning the regular season conference or division title 8 times, but never getting to the NCAAs.
Man. Brutal loss for Toledo. Had the lead almost all night only to have Akron hit a three with six seconds left.
Not that this is a wild take, but Arizona is really good. They have a quality backcourt, a Clingan-like big, and tough forwards. Has everything a championship team needs, as long as everyone is healthy.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 14, 2026, 09:06:30 PMMan. Brutal loss for Toledo. Had the lead almost all night only to have Akron hit a three with six seconds left.
Zippy and the Zips deserve to march forward.
Anyone else happen to notice that Vanderbilt has a backup guard named Chandler Bing?
Quote from: The Sultan on March 14, 2026, 09:06:30 PMMan. Brutal loss for Toledo. Had the lead almost all night only to have Akron hit a three with six seconds left.
that was a tough one. TK always has good teams at Toledo...just can't get that tourney title. But, MAC sending 2 teams to the dance this year is sweet. One of the power conferences not getting a bid they were expecting.
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2026, 09:30:58 PMNot that this is a wild take, but Arizona is really good. They have a quality backcourt, a Clingan-like big, and tough forwards. Has everything a championship team needs, as long as everyone is healthy.
Arizona, Houston, Illinois are the most complete teams I've seen. Even most of these good teams still have a fairly noticable weakness though. The beauty of college basketball!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 14, 2026, 09:55:45 PMArizona, Houston, Illinois are the most complete teams I've seen. Even most of these good teams still have a fairly noticable weakness though. The beauty of college basketball!
lol at having Illinois and Houston "more complete" than Duke and Michigan.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 14, 2026, 11:17:05 PMlol at having Illinois and Houston "more complete" than Duke and Michigan.
Michigan is lacking a go to scorer. Duke is banged up.
that's just wrong on the parents...
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2026, 09:40:21 PMAnyone else happen to notice that Vanderbilt has a backup guard named Chandler Bing?
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2026, 09:40:21 PMAnyone else happen to notice that Vanderbilt has a backup guard named Chandler Bing?
He plays the 3, a promising Freshman. He's never seen the show Friends. He has a sense of humor about it as he put that part in his player bio. (I never really watched the show either, maybe a few episodes.)
Can't remember being as blah about selection Sunday in quite a while.
Dan Leibovitz is the new A10 Commissioner:
https://x.com/petethamel/status/2033182353472766077?s=46
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 14, 2026, 11:39:17 PMthat's just wrong on the parents...
A number of years ago, Seattle U had a kid named Austin Powers, who was born before the films came out. There was also a women's hoops player named Brittney Spears, also born before the singer released her first album.
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 14, 2026, 11:39:17 PMthat's just wrong on the parents...
I'm doubt any of his peers gets the defense at all.
Is VCU in even if they lose this game? Ty.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2026, 12:17:15 PMIs VCU in even if they lose this game? Ty.
Brew has you covered.
http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2026/03/cracketology-contingency-plans.html[/quote]
Quote from: The Sultan on March 15, 2026, 10:32:28 AMI'm doubt any of his peers gets the defense at all.
Yeah, but he tells his teammates, "I'll be there for you."
Ivy game is great. Buzzer three by Penn to force OT.
Quote from: Oldgym on March 15, 2026, 01:01:57 PMIvy game is great. Buzzer three by Penn to force OT.
Excellent game!
Why is Fran McCaffery upset? Lol.
Vandy vs Arkansas game is a high level game.
Brazille being 4-5 from 3 and blocking that shot at the top of the square on the backboard is hilarious.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 15, 2026, 02:07:46 PMBrazille being 4-5 from 3 and blocking that shot at the top of the square on the backboard is hilarious.
Yep. Arkansas had a few low percentage shooters make some 3's that they don't normally make. Tanner was slightly off on his shooting. Small margins. Razorbacks late.
Two very good teams.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 01:41:13 PMWow. Vandy is spanking Florida.
I thought Florida was supposed to be pathologically good at scouting kids
Quote from: Shaka Shart on March 15, 2026, 02:44:15 PMI thought Florida was supposed to be pathologically good at scouting kids stalking coeds
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2026, 01:21:41 PMWhy is Fran McCaffery upset? Lol.
It's his default setting.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on March 15, 2026, 09:02:21 AMCan't remember being as blah about selection Sunday in quite a while.
Yes. How can you get up for the dance when your favorite team is excluded for being crummy. Thank you Shaka Kahn.
I wish I loved anything as much as Dayton, supposed Big East deserving team, loves not winning their mid conference championship
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on March 15, 2026, 09:02:21 AMCan't remember being as blah about selection Sunday in quite a while.
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Quote from: mileskishnish72 on March 15, 2026, 09:02:21 AMCan't remember being as blah about selection Sunday in quite a while.
There's no doubt this is quite tragic and very upsetting. Shaka has to find the right pieces in the offseason or we will have to go another direction in '27-28.
The consensus seems to be that St.J got hosed. There is also no explanation why they and UCONN are in the same region.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2026, 07:06:45 AMThe consensus seems to be that St.J got hosed. There is also no explanation why they and UCONN are in the same region.
St. John's is on the same seed line as predicted in Bracket Matrix. Not hosed in the least. They beat nobody in the non-conference.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 16, 2026, 07:12:57 AMSt. John's is on the same seed line as predicted in Bracket Matrix. Not hosed in the least. They beat nobody in the non-conference.
But they did beat UCONN 2/3 and won 19 of their last 20.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2026, 07:21:35 AMBut they did beat UCONN 2/3 and won 19 of their last 20.
I think they are way better than a typical 5 seed and that Kansas and Duke should be worried.
But that doesn't mean they don't deserve the seed they received. Teams aren't seeded based on how they have done over the last 20.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on March 15, 2026, 04:28:38 PMI wish I loved anything as much as Dayton, supposed Big East deserving team, loves not winning their mid conference championship
Dayton owns Shakas ass.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2026, 07:21:35 AMBut they did beat UCONN 2/3 and won 19 of their last 20.
Apparently performance in the last 10 games no longer matters.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 16, 2026, 07:37:52 AMApparently performance in the last 10 games no longer matters.
And hasn't for years.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2026, 07:06:45 AMThe consensus seems to be that St.J got hosed. There is also no explanation why they and UCONN are in the same region.
Consensus amongst whom? Bracket Matrix had St. John's as a 5 seed. A dreadful BE and a lack of marquee non-conference wins left St. John's with a thin resumé. The 5 seed was deserved.
As for your second point, it's very easy to see why the bracket placement has UConn and SJU in the same region. It's simple geography, as both were placed in their closest regional site.
Since UConn is a 2 and SJU is a 5, there is no rule against placing them in the same site. Let's look at the bracketing principles to explain.
1) The top 4 teams from a conference should be placed in separate regions, but only if those teams are a 4 seed or better.
If SJU was a 4 seed instead of a 5, they would have been placed in a different region than UConn. But since they're a 5 seed, there is no problem.
2) Two teams that play each other 3 times during the should avoid each other until the Regional Final.
Here are two examples which would have placed UConn and SJU in separate regions.
If UConn was a 1 seed, then 5 seed SJU would have to be placed in a different region to avoid a potential Sweet 16 matchup.
With UConn earning a 2 seed, if SJU would have been a 6 seed they would have been placed in a different region. Again, the reason being to prevent a potential Sweet 16 matchup.
But with UConn as a 2 seed and SJU as a 5, they are on separate sides of the bracket and cannot meet before the Regional Final. (If UConn was a 1 seed and SJU was a 6 seed, they could also be placed in the same region.)
When you understand the bracketing rules, it's very easy to understand how they ended up in the same region given their seeding.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 16, 2026, 07:37:52 AMApparently performance in the last 10 games no longer matters.
That's not true when you look at some of these teams. If it was UCONN would be a 1 seed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2026, 08:00:11 AMThat's not true when you look at some of these teams. If it was UCONN would be a 1 seed.
<sigh> No. That's not true at all.
You are misunderstanding the point. Performance in the last ten games used to be weighted more heavily than other games throughout the season. Now the last ten games are treated no differently than the first ten...the middle ten...or ten random games throughout the season. What matters is the entire resume.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 16, 2026, 08:05:34 AM<sigh> No. That's not true at all.
You are misunderstanding the point. Performance in the last ten games used to be weighted more heavily than other games throughout the season. Now the last ten games are treated no differently than the first ten...the middle ten...or ten random games throughout the season. What matters is the entire resume.
Ya...I dunno. If you look at Virginia as a #3?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2026, 08:17:44 AMYa...I dunno. If you look at Virginia as a #3?
UConn was picked as a #2 on Bracket Matrix.
Virginia was picked as a #3 as well.
In fact the NCAA only had two glaring inaccuracies seeding wise compared to Bracket Matrix. Vanderbilt should have been a 4 and Utah State a 8. There are a couple other quibbles here and there, but nothing major
Those aside, I think the committee actually did a very good job following its guidelines. Nothing like last year's ridiculous inclusion of North Carolina.
This was Vandy vs the 4 seeds:
https://x.com/totally_t_bomb/status/2033389230181806236?s=46
I don't think UK fans were wrong for growing restless/tired with Cal. 5 years without a second weekend, almost 10 without a FF appearance despite stacked rosters and classes. It was clearly a time for a change for both.
But man, Cal has acquitted himself well as a coach in a hurry. S16 in year 1 as a 10 seed, OT and a bounce or two away from an E8. Now in year 2, finishes 2nd in the best conference in the country with the a freshman PG who is the best PG in the American, wins Arkansas' first SEC tournament in 26 years, and has a nice draw for a back to back S16 again. Granted Arkansas was in a good place with Mussleman before he arrived and he's well set up as a coaching philosophy and NIL bag behind him for the current era, but still. Meanwhile, UK finished middle of the conference again and is a 7 seed.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 13, 2026, 05:16:28 PMYour tax dollars at work: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2026/03/13/without-nil-bill-wisconsin-badgers-ad-chris-mcintosh-everything-is-on-the-table-cutting-sports/89108078007/
State Senate passes bill to use tax dollars to fund UW athletics and to exempt player deals from public records disclosures. Fiscal responsibility?
Quote from: JWags85 on March 16, 2026, 03:19:02 PMI don't think UK fans were wrong for growing restless/tired with Cal. 5 years without a second weekend, almost 10 without a FF appearance despite stacked rosters and classes. It was clearly a time for a change for both.
But man, Cal has acquitted himself well as a coach in a hurry. S16 in year 1 as a 10 seed, OT and a bounce or two away from an E8. Now in year 2, finishes 2nd in the best conference in the country with the a freshman PG who is the best PG in the American, wins Arkansas' first SEC tournament in 26 years, and has a nice draw for a back to back S16 again. Granted Arkansas was in a good place with Mussleman before he arrived and he's well set up as a coaching philosophy and NIL bag behind him for the current era, but still. Meanwhile, UK finished middle of the conference again and is a 7 seed.
Makes you wonder....Self isn't a wonder anymore either. It's almost like they were playing a different game and it got shuffled.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 17, 2026, 06:53:35 PMState Senate passes bill to use tax dollars to fund UW athletics and to exempt player deals from public records disclosures. Fiscal responsibility?
Meh. In the grand scheme of things, state tax dollars allocated to uw-madison extension are already waaay higher than this additional ~$15M. Drop in tha bucket.
The exempting player deals from public records disclosures isn't anything wild - I don't see other schools releasing this info. Par for the course (unfortunately).
The only issue I see is the language re: the public disclosures. Appears it may go way beyond player deals and allow uw-madison extension to keep things from the public that it previously has not been able to, but it's not clear if that will be the path.
eff becky
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 18, 2026, 09:29:23 AMMeh. In the grand scheme of things, state tax dollars allocated to uw-madison extension are already waaay higher than this additional ~$15M. Drop in tha bucket.
The exempting player deals from public records disclosures isn't anything wild - I don't see other schools releasing this info. Par for the course (unfortunately).
The only issue I see is the language re: the public disclosures. Appears it may go way beyond player deals and allow uw-madison extension to keep things from the public that it previously has not been able to, but it's not clear if that will be the path.
eff becky
IMO, we shouldn't be using tax dollars of any kind to help UW stay competitive in sports. We must live in an incredibly affluent society to think that tax dollars are not needed for other purposes or we have questionable priorities.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 18, 2026, 11:12:34 AMIMO, we shouldn't be using tax dollars of any kind to help UW stay competitive in sports. We must live in an incredibly affluent society to think that tax dollars are not needed for other purposes or we have questionable priorities.
lol, there are far more crazy things tax dollars are spent on than indirectly helping a university be stronger overall. I'm all for reducing government spending, but this is waaaay down on the list.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 18, 2026, 11:55:41 AMlol, there are far more crazy things tax dollars are spent on than indirectly helping a university be stronger overall. I'm all for reducing government spending, but this is waaaay down on the list.
Need DOGE at a state level. Has Elon figured out cloning yet?
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 18, 2026, 11:55:41 AMlol, there are far more crazy things tax dollars are spent on than indirectly helping a university be stronger overall. I'm all for reducing government spending, but this is waaaay down on the list.
How does this make the university stronger overall? How much they can free up so they pay athletes has nothing to do with the quality of education offered.
This is what caused the Boston Tea Party.....
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 18, 2026, 12:15:27 PMHow does this make the university stronger overall?
Does MU basketball do nothing for the university overall? c'mon, bud
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 18, 2026, 01:41:05 PMDoes MU basketball do nothing for the university overall? c'mon, bud
It's not about whether they have sports. It's about whether they can pay players top dollar and then not disclose it. UW has plenty of well-heeled alumns who could pick up the tab if they want to engage in dick swinging and pay players top dollar. They shouldn't be using tax dollars to pay them directly or indirectly (as is the case here).
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 18, 2026, 03:18:46 PMIt's not about whether they have sports. It's about whether they can pay players top dollar and then not disclose it. UW has plenty of well-heeled alumns who could pick up the tab if they want to engage in dick swinging and pay players top dollar. They shouldn't be using tax dollars to pay them directly or indirectly (as is the case here).
They're not using tax dollars to pay them.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 18, 2026, 04:18:05 PMThey're not using tax dollars to pay them.
They're using tax dollars to assume the athletic department's facility liability so the athletic department has more resources to pay players.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 18, 2026, 11:55:41 AMlol, there are far more crazy things tax dollars are spent on than indirectly helping a university be stronger overall. I'm all for reducing government spending, but this is waaaay down on the list.
Bucky can use its eleventy billion dollars in Big 10 TV money to run its athletic department and pay athletes.
There are far less crazy things state tax dollars could fund instead of UW sports.
https://x.com/iragorawara/status/2034369972634636306?s=46
Dwyane Wade trying to get NIL checks from Marquette for past name image and likeness? 😅
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWCiAGykfOz/?img_index=1&igsh=NGF0aXlmdGljMXRh
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 18, 2026, 11:53:58 PMDwyane Wade trying to get NIL checks from Marquette for past name image and likeness? 😅
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWCiAGykfOz/?img_index=1&igsh=NGF0aXlmdGljMXRh
It sounds more like he's talking current revenue, not past use.
If the Spirt Shop is selling Wade jerseys in 2026 or MU is using his name to recruit for the 2027 incoming class (not basketball, but overall student body), he makes a good point.
Quote from: The Equalizer on March 19, 2026, 10:15:57 AMIt sounds more like he's talking current revenue, not past use.
If the Spirt Shop is selling Wade jerseys in 2026 or MU is using his name to recruit for the 2027 incoming class (not basketball, but overall student body), he makes a good point.
Ya I don't know if they do, but I know the jerseys they sold in the past weren't allowed to have names so it was just a number.
Howard only down 4 at the half. :)
Quote from: The Equalizer on March 19, 2026, 10:15:57 AMIt sounds more like he's talking current revenue, not past use.
If the Spirt Shop is selling Wade jerseys in 2026 or MU is using his name to recruit for the 2027 incoming class (not basketball, but overall student body), he makes a good point.
wat
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 19, 2026, 08:34:18 PMwat
Right. We don't sell Wade stuff in the Spirit Shop. Only RGV gear.
The Athletic's Will Leitch writes pretty convincingly about how NIL has made college basketball better.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7126636/2026/03/19/march-madness-college-basketball-nil-popularity/?
From the column:
In a world, though, where college basketball players are not only paid but also paid at highly competitive rates — in many instances, more than they would get paid as an NBA benchwarmer or second-round pick — suddenly, the next generation of NBA stars are in college for the entire world to see. Thirteen of the top 14 picks in Sam Vecenie's most recent mock draft will all play in this year's tournament, and the only one who won't, North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, is because of injury. (There's only one player in Vecenie's first round, the New Zealand Breakers' Karim Lopez, who did not play college basketball in 2025-26.)
But this doesn't mean college basketball has become a feeder league for the NBA. Players who might have risked leaving college early for the draft despite only a second-round projection can stay and make money, which leads to the sort of traditional college star we'd lost for nearly a decade: a guy who sticks around for years (just maybe not on your preferred team), excelling in the sport despite not quite being NBA caliber, populating rosters everywhere. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, a first-team All-American, is precisely the sort of player college basketball traditionally loses, a projected mid-to-late-first-round pick who, because of NIL, stayed and ended up powering a fantastic Michigan team to a No. 1 seed while being one of the more magnetic personalities you'll see in this tournament.
You've got high school recruits flocking to campus again, established stars sticking around, and you've got international players realizing American college teams are a logical (and financially lucrative) place to build your brand and play in front of roaring crowds. This is ultimately advantageous to the NBA as well; these players are now pre-branded, already in the public consciousness of the average sports fan. The NBA won't have to explain to us who Darryn Peterson or Darius Acuff Jr. is.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 17, 2026, 06:53:35 PMState Senate passes bill to use tax dollars to fund UW athletics and to exempt player deals from public records disclosures. Fiscal responsibility?
https://captimes.com/news/education/nil-bill-would-help-uw-but-athletics-problems-linger-mnookin-says/article_c5aa5ac4-90b3-4175-b4ea-8973f24feb1a.html
Quote from: MU82 on March 20, 2026, 10:43:34 AMThe Athletic's Will Leitch writes pretty convincingly about how NIL has made college basketball better.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7126636/2026/03/19/march-madness-college-basketball-nil-popularity/?
From the column:
In a world, though, where college basketball players are not only paid but also paid at highly competitive rates — in many instances, more than they would get paid as an NBA benchwarmer or second-round pick — suddenly, the next generation of NBA stars are in college for the entire world to see. Thirteen of the top 14 picks in Sam Vecenie's most recent mock draft will all play in this year's tournament, and the only one who won't, North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, is because of injury. (There's only one player in Vecenie's first round, the New Zealand Breakers' Karim Lopez, who did not play college basketball in 2025-26.)
But this doesn't mean college basketball has become a feeder league for the NBA. Players who might have risked leaving college early for the draft despite only a second-round projection can stay and make money, which leads to the sort of traditional college star we'd lost for nearly a decade: a guy who sticks around for years (just maybe not on your preferred team), excelling in the sport despite not quite being NBA caliber, populating rosters everywhere. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, a first-team All-American, is precisely the sort of player college basketball traditionally loses, a projected mid-to-late-first-round pick who, because of NIL, stayed and ended up powering a fantastic Michigan team to a No. 1 seed while being one of the more magnetic personalities you'll see in this tournament.
You've got high school recruits flocking to campus again, established stars sticking around, and you've got international players realizing American college teams are a logical (and financially lucrative) place to build your brand and play in front of roaring crowds. This is ultimately advantageous to the NBA as well; these players are now pre-branded, already in the public consciousness of the average sports fan. The NBA won't have to explain to us who Darryn Peterson or Darius Acuff Jr. is.
I think Will is a little late to the party, but good for him.
Quote from: MU82 on March 20, 2026, 10:43:34 AMThe Athletic's Will Leitch writes pretty convincingly about how NIL has made college basketball better.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7126636/2026/03/19/march-madness-college-basketball-nil-popularity/?
From the column:
In a world, though, where college basketball players are not only paid but also paid at highly competitive rates — in many instances, more than they would get paid as an NBA benchwarmer or second-round pick — suddenly, the next generation of NBA stars are in college for the entire world to see. Thirteen of the top 14 picks in Sam Vecenie's most recent mock draft will all play in this year's tournament, and the only one who won't, North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, is because of injury. (There's only one player in Vecenie's first round, the New Zealand Breakers' Karim Lopez, who did not play college basketball in 2025-26.)
But this doesn't mean college basketball has become a feeder league for the NBA. Players who might have risked leaving college early for the draft despite only a second-round projection can stay and make money, which leads to the sort of traditional college star we'd lost for nearly a decade: a guy who sticks around for years (just maybe not on your preferred team), excelling in the sport despite not quite being NBA caliber, populating rosters everywhere. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, a first-team All-American, is precisely the sort of player college basketball traditionally loses, a projected mid-to-late-first-round pick who, because of NIL, stayed and ended up powering a fantastic Michigan team to a No. 1 seed while being one of the more magnetic personalities you'll see in this tournament.
You've got high school recruits flocking to campus again, established stars sticking around, and you've got international players realizing American college teams are a logical (and financially lucrative) place to build your brand and play in front of roaring crowds. This is ultimately advantageous to the NBA as well; these players are now pre-branded, already in the public consciousness of the average sports fan. The NBA won't have to explain to us who Darryn Peterson or Darius Acuff Jr. is.
Better for the players and P4 college basketball, but I have my doubts if its better for Marquette or the Big East. Let's see if the league and Marquette can bounce back next season.
Michigan is just too big for SLU. When Cadeau plays well they're a problem.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 21, 2026, 12:17:23 PMMichigan is just too big for SLU. When Cadeau plays well they're a problem.
I guess they'll be too big for us when we play them next fall.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 21, 2026, 11:47:40 AMBetter for the players and P4 college basketball, but I have my doubts if its better for Marquette or the Big East. Let's see if the league and Marquette can bounce back next season.
We know.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 21, 2026, 12:22:34 PMI guess they'll be too big for us when we play them next fall.
Yeah. We have no clue what either roster looks like. But we're a mid major now so no chance we compete.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 21, 2026, 12:26:28 PMWe know.
Yeah. We have no clue what either roster looks like. But we're a mid major now so no chance we compete.
Low major.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 21, 2026, 12:26:28 PMWe know.
Yeah. We have no clue what either roster looks like. But we're a mid major now so no chance we compete.
He's already laying the foundation for failure and apparently wants to be the first to predict it. Give him some credit for being proactive.
Oh, and thanks for noticing him.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 21, 2026, 12:22:34 PMI guess they'll be too big for us when we play them next fall.
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Quote from: wadesworld on March 21, 2026, 12:26:28 PMWe know.
Yeah. We have no clue what either roster looks like. But we're a mid major now so no chance we compete.
We know the 4 guys returning lost 20 games, 14 in a crappy Big East, and we have no way of knowing how the incoming class will perform and as you acknowledged Marquette is at disadvantage financially so I wonder if we'll get the transfers we need to actually compete to make a difference when all the P4 schools will be going after those same players. This off season will tell us a lot to see where the program stands compared to our competition.
However, you're right. We don't know what the roster looks like and if the transfers and incoming class can make a difference I'll gladly eat crow. At least my crow will have a nice taste, otherwise the crow we'll all eat will leave a bad taste in all of our mouths.
The field for next season's Maui Invitational isn't as strong as the crazy-good field was when we played in it in 2023. But it's better than I expected it to be after all the discussion about how these events were going out of style:
Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, Providence, VCU, and Washington.
Quote from: MU82 on Today at 11:13:16 AMThe field for next season's Maui Invitational isn't as strong as the crazy-good field was when we played in it in 2023. But it's better than I expected it to be after all the discussion about how these events were going out of style:
Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, Providence, VCU, and Washington.
Hot take with no knowledge other than gut feeling, but Washington is very good next year
Quote from: Uncle Rico on Today at 11:51:12 AMHot take with no knowledge other than gut feeling, but Washington is very good next year
This is a
perfect example of the Scoop Way. Screw the Butler Way. The Scoop Way is a
lot more fun.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on Today at 11:51:12 AMHot take with no knowledge other than gut feeling, but Washington is very good next year
Might just be the gerbil.