LFG!!
It's time to play our A game.
Poor D early.
Good start
Needed an immediate time-out. We're not ready to play.
James rather take a TO than pass to Hamilton
This might be an ugly one.
Totally inexcusable first 2 mins.
Might get ridiculous.
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 13, 2026, 05:35:54 PMThis might be an ugly one.
Especially if we play defense like ghosts.
Fk. 3 on 1. Can't happen.
WTF are we biting on a Zuby shot fake from 15 feet? Dammit.
Our patented missEd dunk
No Ben is an enormous problem.
When does Marquette's first string get put in?
Hamilton is really clueless. I take it Gold is out tonight.
This is going to be historic
St. J on pace for about 90 pts.
At the half.
Catch the fking ball Royce!
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 05:39:58 PMWTF are we biting on a Zuby shot fake from 15 feet? Dammit.
Hamilton has a very low bball IQ
Our 5s our the worst in D1
This is bad.
Really bad.
Incredibly upsetting.
It's 2026. Why the eff are we chewing f@cking Trident?
Totally overmatched and out talented
Chase!!
NOW Chase makes a three.
Let's go now.
C'Mon DO. Shoot with confidence.
Awful D.
Ross due to go for 30?
Nice!!
Ty Zuby.
That's it DO.
More stupid fast break action
My goodness. Another 3 on 1 and we get Bupkis!
Hello!!!!
Is it just me or is Fanta more annoying every year
Chance to cut it to 2... miss 3 layups.
Fukin unreal
This team is so garbage it's amazing I keep tuning in to waste 2 and a half hours of my day
Royce is killing us! Wake the F up.
Quote from: Markusquette on January 13, 2026, 05:53:37 PMIs it just me or is Fanta more annoying every year
He's not suited for play by play.
Quote from: Markusquette on January 13, 2026, 05:54:35 PMThis team is so garbage it's amazing I keep tuning in to waste 2 and a half hours of my day
Really ugly,sloppy low quality ball. Pathams so clumsy
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 05:54:47 PMRoyce is killing us! Wake the F up.
Todd Smith needs to make a lot more progress with Parham. Parham has talent but he misses a lot of plays due to lack of physical strength.
That was a gorgeous cross over and finish from Nigel.
Not sure what Tre was thinking.
Caedin with two good defensive possessions.
Pretty decent D
Focus at the freaking ft line. Smh.
Let's go now! Keep attacking.
Refs seem to be swallowing their whistles a little bit with some of this contact on our guys.
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Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 06:01:50 PMCaedin with two good defensive possessions.
No no, you need to ride the gold train.
Norman's drive game is as solid as Hamilton's post game
Pass the ball Tre. Have we ever heard of a ball reversal???
2 man game with Hamilton and Norman! What a joke
What does Shaka see in Norman?
Caedin and Tre are doing everything in their (limitless) power to keep us out of this game.
Quote from: BCHoopster on January 13, 2026, 06:05:54 PMWhat does Shaka see in Norman?
"Nice kid", "good parents", "pours into his teammates", "appreciates EGBs"
Quote from: BCHoopster on January 13, 2026, 06:05:54 PMWhat does Shaka see in Norman?
Nothing there's just no one else to play. I forgot Sean was even on the team until just now
Nigel definitely fouled.
Muggs - U really need to relax. It's a lost season. Worst team since Bob D.
Take an anti anxiety pill. Have a beer.
Really. Just watch them and laugh ...
Have to get more guys involved. Like RP and Stevens.
Nice.
I love Fanta but why in the world are he and Marshall making it sound like MU has the same resource availability as Seton Hall?
Well that was nice
GREAT move by Royce there. Been really impressed at his growth getting to the rim this season. Definitely a bright spot for us.
Focus Chase.
Clark can't even get a second on court with Gold out
RP needs to learn to jump stop and footwork 101.
Quote from: Markusquette on January 13, 2026, 06:15:07 PMClark can't even get a second on court with Gold out
He's already been in the game.
Quote from: Mu8891 on January 13, 2026, 06:10:17 PMMuggs - U really need to relax. It's a lost season. Worst team since Bob D.
Take an anti anxiety pill. Have a beer.
Really. Just watch them and laugh ...
No no, if Ben starts hitting 3s, we could surprise people.
Don't ja know?
Geez, nobody moves NJ is tied up and they just watch
That was a good aggressive double.
Finish the half strong.
Lol that was an all-time steal by Chase.
Didn't need that foul.
Agree that we could use more off ball movement.
Owens needs to go to the hoop with strength. I'd love to see him try to dunk it in traffic.
Great steal there.
Pretty good half. Especially after our start.
Ross may have found something.
Chase looking like a senior preseason all american? Oh my.
Bad start. Great half after that.
I know it is hard to see, but the growth is there. Shame they've been on the wrong end of almost all of their one possession games.
Go Marquette.
0 points and 2 rebounds from our 2 centers. Imagine where this team might be if Shaka wasn't afraid to "recruit over" Caedin Hamilton.
Probably beat Dayton, Probably beat Oklahoma, probably beat Georgetown, probably beat Seton Hall.
Quote from: #UnleashMalik on January 13, 2026, 06:27:00 PMChase looking like a senior preseason all american? Oh my.
What could have been.
Growth isnt linear though.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 13, 2026, 06:30:15 PM0 points and 2 rebounds from our 2 centers. Imagine where this team might be if Shaka wasn't afraid to "recruit over" Caedin Hamilton.
Probably beat Dayton, Probably beat Oklahoma, probably beat Georgetown, probably beat Seton Hall.
Agree probably beat Maryland too!!
Stevens is capable of attacking the paint. We have 3 guards that have the necessary skill-set imo. It's about playing more consistently and together.
Our bigs are a different story. RP has to be more patient, perhaps slow down, and learn how to get clean looks more consistently. I'd like to see him play off of two feet more.
We've only taken 5 threes.
MP with 5 rebs.
Only 3 dimes vs 10 to's.
Have to clean that up.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 06:35:23 PMStevens is capable of attacking the paint. We have 3 guards that have the necessary skill-set imo. It's about playing more consistently and together.
Our bigs are a different story. RP has to be more patient, perhaps slow down, and learn how to get clean looks more consistently. I'd like to see him play off of two feet more.
Thought of you when Shaka said it in the huddle. What an awesome response by the guys after the first five, and they aren't even playing all that well yet. Keep it close and you never know, might steal one
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 13, 2026, 06:29:57 PMBad start. Great half after that.
I know it is hard to see, but the growth is there. Shame they've been on the wrong end of almost all of their one possession games.
Go Marquette.
that's why I'm leaning more optimistic for the future. Some losses that coulda shoulda gone our way. Shaka needs to be better, not just the players.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 13, 2026, 06:30:15 PM0 points and 2 rebounds from our 2 centers. Imagine where this team might be if Shaka wasn't afraid to "recruit over" Caedin Hamilton.
Probably beat Dayton, Probably beat Oklahoma, probably beat Georgetown, probably beat Seton Hall.
yes!
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 06:35:23 PMStevens is capable of attacking the paint. We have 3 guards that have the necessary skill-set imo. It's about playing more consistently and together.
Our bigs are a different story. RP has to be more patient, perhaps slow down, and learn how to get clean looks more consistently. I'd like to see him play off of two feet more.
Agree. But he's added the driving game this year. would like to see him putting the outside game together with some stronger interior work--but signs are there
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 13, 2026, 06:39:37 PMAgree. But he's added the driving game this year. would like to see him putting the outside game together with some stronger interior work--but signs are there
Fair points.
Chase cannot get burned like that.
Also...
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Royce reallg needs to wake the F up.
Need a time-out.
Silly foul.
Move the basketball.
Tre did not help us in the 1st half
Nice dime from Caedin. A bit surprised the doubled. :)
Less promising start.
It feels like we srill dont have the ability to fill and cut into open space
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 06:43:34 PMChase cannot get burned like that.
I think Chase has gotten beat back door as much as any starter in MU history.
Caedin!!
I like the announcers comment it is the same size court how can you catch an uncontested pass out of bounds like Royce did ugh
Good take and under control by DO.
Good god. Owens has so much potential.
Great first step
This has been Caedin's best game.
Let's go now.
Sellers is killing us Find that dude.
DO shouldn't be bringing it up.
Caeden still slow on rotations. But yknow, progress.
Way too many turns.
Less dribbling. Please. It's totally unnecessary.
Torture watching this team 8-)
SJU going for layups make them shoot 2 point jump shots if not atleast 3 point jump shots
Too much dribbling and no motion
Zuby making lay ups ugh
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 06:48:12 PMGood take and under control by DO.
He needs to finish that at the rim, IMO.
Tre, Sean, and Caedin are the dead weight entering next year, but I'm okay with keeping one of them as a third-string veteran type. Tre had been looking like the guy I'd be most content with keeping around, but Caedin does have (by far) the most upside of these guys and it'd be nice for him to tighten up his game, contest Tre for that hypothetical last roster spot. Couple nice little offensive moments for him.
We get it down to six then turnovers. Ugh. Playing hard - need to protect the possessions. Let's Go Marquette!
Good D by Caedin.
This is the time in the game Chase needs to take over. Especially with Nigel on the bench.
Have to make FT's.
Quote from: Markusquette on January 13, 2026, 05:53:37 PMIs it just me or is Fanta more annoying every year
Maybe annoying, but announcers very complimentary to Marquette.
Pathetic rebounding
lol how does tre not get the rebound
Norman must usurp that d reb. Can't happen. Secure the fking ball.
Chemistry still in progress. Not at "hoopin" yet.
bummer that possession was a stj bucket
Royce could of got the Ball and dove but Nooooo
Owens could of got the rebound but noooo toughness
No hustle and and no toughness!!!
SJU hits a 3 ugh!!!!!!!!!!
Gotta get Nigel back on the floor.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 06:57:32 PMNorman must usurp that d reb. Can't happen. Secure the fking ball.
Tough one. More of a they did it better.
Nice poke by Darling
DO!!!!!
Rebound the ball!!!
No hustle from Royce as usual and he just looks lackadaisical
No Toughness from Owen's either
Make a FT. Fk.
That ball was off of SJU!!!!
I really like MP2. Feels too early for him right now
Quote from: basedcringeMU on January 13, 2026, 06:53:22 PMTre, Sean, and Caedin are the dead weight entering next year, but I'm okay with keeping one of them as a third-string veteran type. Tre had been looking like the guy I'd be most content with keeping around, but Caedin does have (by far) the most upside of these guys and it'd be nice for him to tighten up his game, contest Tre for that hypothetical last roster spot. Couple nice little offensive moments for him.
Agree but prefer none of the players above
Hopkins walked.
Two lazy ass passes by Ross vs the press.
Damn chase.
Fugly like my girl
Pathetic inbounds play
Somebody has to get open
6 more attempts and only 1 more made FT.
Wow. Chase Ross is terrible inbounding the ball. The lack of organization doesn't help.
Not getting correct out of bounds calls and non travel calls are going against us.
MU needs a shooting coach. They miss so many open shots and FTs.
Agree Chase horrible inbounding get someone else to inbound
Quote from: Zog from Margo on January 13, 2026, 07:10:15 PMMU needs a shooting coach. They miss so many open shots and FTs.
Yes and can we activate Nash Walker
Wow. Getting ugly. Can't get the ball in safely and SJ scores again off turnover. Wow. Too many mistakes
How many lay ups are we going to give up
Chase is doing it now. But would love to see who can step up as the vocal leader going forward
Darling is a punk
Cmon guys. We need to play with more of an edge
SJU is just taking lay ups practice make SJU shoot 3s they do not Dem as hot as SJU was against Creighton
I'm glad we got at least a single half of all american Ross before he disappeared.
Gotta double way earlier if you're going to double.
Quote from: #UnleashMalik on January 13, 2026, 07:14:04 PMI'm glad we got at least a single half of all american Ross before he disappeared.
Non-existent so far in the 2H.
Air just sucked out of this team.
If I'm Shaka, this is a "never forget" this feeling. You got hustled. Thats supposed to be our game.
Quote from: #UnleashMalik on January 13, 2026, 07:14:04 PMI'm glad we got at least a single half of all american Ross before he disappeared.
Yes agree in general Chase has been worse in the 2nd half this season for some reason
Sellers is torching us. Guard the guy.
Standing around again while James is in trouble.but with all this dribbling people get complacent
WTF has happened??? Terrible 5 mins.
Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on January 13, 2026, 07:16:20 PMStanding around again while James is in trouble.but with all this dribbling people get complacent
Way too much dribbling.
Defense is still really terrible
Beyond pathetic showing this second half. Giving back any goodwill earned in the first.
Imagine if they had thrown a zone on us.
It is one thing if SJU beats us if we are playing well but it it another thing if SJU beats us if we are playing bad
Embarrassing, again.
Dribbling needs to be cut down.
More motion off ball.
Create space
I don't get Ross at all this half. Zero tenacity or aggression. Fking dumbfounding.
I don't think Ross has scored in the 2nd half. Disappearing act.
At least we made them make a 2 point jump shot instead of a lay up
This is not fun.
17 turns.
6 dimes.
Not good.
At all.
Recruits who can not create there own shot this is what happens, maybe he can recruit a kid with a jump shot, tired of these kids throwing up one footers and missing all the time
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 13, 2026, 07:19:17 PMI don't think Ross has scored in the 2nd half. Disappearing act.
Neither has Nigel. I think Chase has taken 1 shot.
We are an embarrassing disgrace this season.
Applications to Marquette will drop
Quote from: Judge Smails on January 13, 2026, 07:18:57 PMEmbarrassing, again.
Even though I checked out in November, games like these are still just so deflating.
Ugly.
Not sure why MU doubles Zuby when he has to shoot over Clark. They turn tough shots into easy shots on the dish.
This team has a serious shortage of talent but the coaching has been baffling as well. I guess that happens with a team that stinks.
This team is unwatchable. Total dogshìt.
There. That was the ball movement
Getting totally abused inside.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 13, 2026, 07:14:52 PMAir just sucked out of this team.
If I'm Shaka, this is a "never forget" this feeling. You got hustled. Thats supposed to be our game.
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Shaka, after the never forget this feeling speech for the 7th time so far this season.
No words for that miss fron CH. Wow.
Do not like being associated with this losing
Embarrasing
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 07:24:35 PMDo not like being associated with this losing.
It stinks to high heaven.
Never forget these ass kickings
Low IQ play. Touch the ball and kill it smh
Lazy >:(
Lack of effort. Never have seen that from MU.
That lack of effort on that loose ball break is the first evidence I've seen that this team is quitting.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on January 13, 2026, 07:34:11 PMThat lack of effort on that loose ball break is the first evidence I've seen that this team is quitting.
Very upsetting Zog.
Truly hate this team
Did anyone actually subscribe to Peacock to be able to see this debacle? Last year I would've found a way to watch. This year I simply don't care and I'm sure that many feel the same way. Sad.
Lazy or tired but wow ..... that hustle or lack thereof to the ball was pathetic. Ugh
NJ, AS, and MP have potential.
MP2shot looks good.
But man, his defense is light years away right now.
MP sweet shot but his D has lots of room for improvement
We are trash
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 13, 2026, 07:37:57 PMMP2shot looks good.
But man, his defense is light years away right now.
Yep.
Embarrassing effort. This might be as bad as any MU team that I can remember and that goes back longer than I'd care to admit.
Hey, you gotta expext to be blown out if you let the other team shoot 26% from 3. ::)
Completely unacceptable effort from the entire team. That Ejiofor dunk needs to play on a loop for as long as it takes for this team to care again.
2024 team is on Shaka's board of top 10 teams in Marquette History!
This team should be on the list of Bottom 10 teams in Marquette History!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We could not even inbound the ball many times!!!!
Bottom 10? That's generous.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 07:43:31 PMWe could not even inbound the ball many times!!!!
The amount of issues on this team is more pages than War and Peace.
Very, very, upsetting.
Idk if I can make it to the end of the season.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 13, 2026, 07:41:08 PMHey, you gotta expext to be blown out if you let the other team shoot 26% from 3. ::)
Exactly poor coaching this game! SJU was cold from 3 this game and we let them shoot layups all game!!!
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 07:42:58 PM2024 team is on Shaka's board of top 10 teams in Marquette History!
This team should be on the list of Bottom 10 teams in Marquette History!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Without question the worst MU team since I remember my first game, when I was 6, in '90.
I'm curious what Shaka thinks. Does he hate the losing? Focused on player development? Does he accept this or hate this? Is this season anticipated by him to some extent? Do we on Scoop feel worse than the HC about this train wreck? I still like some of these guys and the long term, but at some point get mad!!! Have some pride!!! This program should not have to endure this!! Getting run yet again? Come on!!!
Absolutely horrible offense to watch. Got worked by a crew playing team ball. I'm having a hard time getting an interest in watching another game. These young guys aren't going to improve standing around while someone dribbles
RGV is bullcrap!!
Recruits who can not create there own shot this is what happens, maybe he can recruit a kid with a jump shot, tired of these kids throwing up one footers and missing all the time, plus a dribbling mess
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 07:43:31 PMWe could not even inbound the ball many times!!!!
This is incomprehensible and an embarrassment
Quote from: onepost on January 13, 2026, 07:43:51 PMBottom 10? That's generous.
Extremely generous - especially since this will be the first team in Marquette basketball history to lose 20 plus games.
Did anyone actually subscribe to Peacock to be able to see this debacle? Last year I would've found a way to watch. This year I simply don't care and I'm sure that many feel the same way. Sad.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 07:48:29 PMRGV is bullcrap!!
I'm starting to think there's more going on here than philosophy and failure to use the portal. I see little improvement on either end of the floor and Ross and Hamilton quit on the break. The offense is one on five.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 07:47:25 PMWithout question the worst MU team since I remember my first game, when I was 6, in '90.
my Dad is an alum. I was 9 in '74 watching the title game on tv with him when we played SkyWalker David Thompson & NC State. Hooked ever since. I'm beyond frustrated...embarrassed for our great program, and this includes the Dukiet years in the '80's.
Quote from: BLWarrior91 on January 13, 2026, 07:52:42 PMDid anyone actually subscribe to Peacock to be able to see this debacle? Last year I would've found a way to watch. This year I simply don't care and I'm sure that many feel the same way. Sad.
as an fyi, if you have YouTube TV, you can get Peacock games on cnbc.
Quote from: BLWarrior91 on January 13, 2026, 07:52:42 PMDid anyone actually subscribe to Peacock to be able to see this debacle? Last year I would've found a way to watch. This year I simply don't care and I'm sure that many feel the same way. Sad.
Not only that, I paid for season tickets. It's like the old joke about hitting myself in the head with a hammer. I'm hoping it will feel good when the season is over. It can't feel worse, can it?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 07:47:25 PMWithout question the worst MU team since I remember my first game, when I was 6, in '90.
You have been saying this every game in last few weeks and get extremely worked up. Did you expect them to win? Why upset? MU was bullied tonight by legit SJU bigmen being covered by two zero rated redshirt projects. There are 13 games left....
The seasons over, it's now just a chance for players to get experience. I just hope some young players or the redshirts on bench don't have bad thoughts in their minds, like I not sticking around for this.
If Tre Norman enters portal, would any team pick him up? Comes in game, fouls immediately, then turnover, then turnover. With MU down a guard, he plays 6 minutes. Shaka giving Owens/Phillips minutes now, keep them happy. Thats Shaka's job now or end of year could get ugly.
Quote from: Viper on January 13, 2026, 07:53:59 PMmy Dad is an alum. I was 9 in '74 watching the title game on tv with him when we played SkyWalker David Thompson & NC State. Hooked ever since. I'm beyond frustrated...embarrassed for our great program, and this includes the Dukiet years in the '80's.
Exactly! My circumstances are similar. Agree We have already lost 5 games by 20 POINTS OR MORE this year!! Dukiet's games were closer! This is the worst Marquette team I have seen since the 1960s!!!!!!
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 07:37:05 PMNJ, AS, and MP have potential.
The rest can all leave. Keep the freshmen, the recruits, and hit the portal.
We were way oversold on parham and Owens.
Dukiet's teams lost by large margins to the likes of Fordham and Iona.
Had to be out of town,
researched who had Peacock here, but got screwed out of watching. First MU game I've missed in forever. Read through the game thread and wound up thinking maybe it was a mitzvah.
Just watched WI close out MN in a tight game with a 3 at the buzzer. Exciting basketball.
I miss that.
Quote from: BLWarrior91 on January 13, 2026, 07:52:42 PMDid anyone actually subscribe to Peacock to be able to see this debacle? Last year I would've found a way to watch. This year I simply don't care and I'm sure that many feel the same way. Sad.
Went out to dinner with a DePaul buddy instead of watching it. I wanted to find out what it was like to have one's alma mater be this bad in hoops, and who better to ask than a DePaul grad.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 13, 2026, 08:18:04 PMWent out to dinner with a DePaul buddy instead of watching it. I wanted to find out what it was like to have one's alma mater be this bad in hoops, and who better to ask than a DePaul grad.
...and?
Quote from: Ericdonpaul on January 13, 2026, 08:17:04 PMJust watched WI close out MN in a tight game with a 3 at the buzzer. Exciting basketball.
I miss that.
salt in the wound. Of course RED wins. F'in A!
I forgot there was even a game tonight. Shows my lack of interest or my age or both.
Quote from: Viper on January 13, 2026, 07:53:59 PMmy Dad is an alum. I was 9 in '74 watching the title game on tv with him when we played SkyWalker David Thompson & NC State. Hooked ever since. I'm beyond frustrated...embarrassed for our great program, and this includes the Dukiet years in the '80's.
This needs to change. And pronto Viper. MU fans are extremely upset and rightly so. Again, if we were remotely competitive, and close to an NIT team, I think we could deal with it better. This is entirely different. I'm a big Shaka guy but we must get that immediate hard pivot once this debacle of a season is over. If he refuses to do so it's going to get indescribably ugly IMHO.
I will say this: it's on our players, specifically our returning guys, to find a way to play with far more pride and grit. We haven't seen it. This is one of the most bizarre performances I can remember from our so called best player and Sr. leader. And it began to unravel when he was abused on a back door to start the 2H. That cannot happen and we've seen it time and time again. Play with sone fire and pride or just give give Scoopers your pay-check.
How about running some plays and get the young ones involved and improving
Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on January 13, 2026, 08:32:21 PMHow about running some plays and get the young ones involved and improving
We don't have an offense.
Quote from: Viper on January 13, 2026, 08:23:13 PM...and?
Dry January is no more.
He is going to the game on Friday and thinks DePaul should win. He said he hasn't thought that since the Richardson/Simmons days.
Next year's prospective: "The good news is that MU returns 82% of their minutes from 2025-26 and 70% of their scoring. The bad news is that the returning players wouldn't start for UW-Parkside."
With the exception of NJ, I wouldn't lose any sleep if any of the players eligible to return were buzz-cut or paid-out to transfer elsewhere. They aren't transferring upward.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 08:01:29 PMExactly! My circumstances are similar. Agree We have already lost 5 games by 20 POINTS OR MORE this year!! Dukiet's games were closer! This is the worst Marquette team I have seen since the 1960s!!!!!!
Marquette has already lost 5 games by 20 points or more this year and is headed for more.
Dukiet in 3 years averaged only 2 losses by more than 20 points a year.
Quote from: Warrior of Law on January 13, 2026, 08:37:42 PMNext year's prospective: "The good news is that MU returns 82% of their minutes from 2025-26 and 70% of their scoring. The bad news is that the returning players wouldn't start for UW-Parkside."
With the exception of NJ, I wouldn't lose any sleep if any of the players eligible to return were buzz-cut or paid-out to transfer elsewhere. They aren't transferring upward.
I think our 3 frosh are all good enough to be solid contributors as Sophs. But having no bigs makes things inordinately difficult.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 08:38:58 PMMarquette has already lost 5 games by 20 points or more this year and is headed for more.
Dukiet in 3 years averaged only 2 losses by more than 20 points a year.
Ouch.
10 assists, 19 turns.
Smh.
In my 30+ years of being a fan. I've never been this disinterested in watching marquette.
Quote from: Warrior of Law on January 13, 2026, 08:37:42 PMNext year's prospective: "The good news is that MU returns 82% of their minutes from 2025-26 and 70% of their scoring. The bad news is that the returning players wouldn't start for UW-Parkside."
With the exception of NJ, I wouldn't lose any sleep if any of the players eligible to return were buzz-cut or paid-out to transfer elsewhere. They aren't transferring upward.
The one shining light is that none of our players can get poached outside of Nigel. No one will want them.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 13, 2026, 08:38:58 PMMarquette has already lost 5 games by 20 points or more this year and is headed for more.
Dukiet in 3 years averaged only 2 losses by more than 20 points a year.
All but 1 of those happened in Dukiets 2nd year. That year was the worst year since 1964-65.
One could easily argue this is the worst Marquette team since 1964-65 maybe will end up worse than that. This is uncharacteristic of Marquette's proud basketball tradition
Shaka has to blow this mess up at the end of the year and get some really good transfers or he'l be gone. This is the mother of all dumpster fires. I've put the rest f my season tickets up for sale.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 07:19:14 PMI don't get Ross at all this half. Zero tenacity or aggression. Fking dumbfounding.
He was counting his money.
Wojo must be laughing his ass off
Are we still measuring deflections? Maybe it has been replaced with watching opponents make uncontested layups.
Quote from: Ericdonpaul on January 13, 2026, 08:17:04 PMJust watched WI close out MN in a tight game with a 3 at the buzzer. Exciting basketball.
I miss that.
Agree! Gard Show is on! All Gard is talking about is Winning! What Winning feels like what Winning smells like what Winning tastes like!
The Shaka show seems to talk about relationships Winning does not matter as much as a show topic comparatively.
Apparently counting missed layups is new thing.
Quote from: Warrior of Law on January 13, 2026, 09:50:17 PMAre we still measuring deflections? Maybe it has been replaced with watching opponents make uncontested layups.
Quote from: AlienWarrior on January 13, 2026, 09:42:40 PMWojo must be laughing his ass off
Al McGuire might be rolling over.
This is devastating for the program
But shattering for Shaka's reputation
Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on January 13, 2026, 10:35:30 PMThis is devastating for the program
But shattering for Shaka's reputation
Hyperbole.
If Shaka pivots and brings in 2-3 high-level portal additions this season will be an outlier.
One horrendous year doesn't shatter someone's reputation or devastate a program.
Now, if he allows it to happen again next season that's a different story. But he's competitive and wants to win so my hope is a wake-up call.
In the meantime, some of you might want to get a grip.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 13, 2026, 10:54:00 PMHyperbole.
If Shaka pivots and brings in 2-3 high-level portal additions this season will be an outlier.
One horrendous year doesn't shatter someone's reputation or devastate a program.
Now, if he allows it to happen again next season that's a different story. But he's competitive and wants to win so my hope is a wake-up call.
In the meantime, some of you might want to get a grip.
I'm not so sure. MU's second half performance with its lack of improvement on either end, focus, and effort is a bad look for any coach. Maybe dealing with players who collect the same paycheck regardless of where things go for the balance of the season isn't Shaka's cup of tea. I wouldn't be totally shocked if he pulled a Tony Bennett and hung it up. This is Shaka's worst season as a D-1 coach and MU's worst season in memory.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on January 13, 2026, 11:15:13 PMI'm not so sure. MU's second half performance with its lack of improvement on either end, focus, and effort is a bad look for any coach. Maybe dealing with players who collect the same paycheck regardless of where things go for the balance of the season isn't Shaka's cup of tea. I wouldn't be totally shocked if he pulled a Tony Bennett and hung it up. This is Shaka's worst season as a D-1 coach and MU's worst season in memory.
And I'll be shocked if he walks away at 47-48 years old.
Not sure what the point of repeating ad nauseam how bad this season is. We're all aware.
How did Seton Hall do last year and how are they doing so far this year? Yet Marquette has no hope and Shaka is going to pack it in?
Also, development isn't linear.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 13, 2026, 10:54:00 PMHyperbole.
If Shaka pivots and brings in 2-3 high-level portal additions this season will be an outlier.
You accuse others of hyperbole but you're banking on Shaka bringing in 2-3 HIGH-LEVEL portal additions when the only portal usage he's ever had post "just got the job and need to fill a roster" 2021 is a singular NAIA guy who played not even 5 minutes for Marquette. So, nobody.
"Sure if Shaka does something he's literally never done, and triples down on said thing he's never done, we're right back!" And we're the ones being unreasonable? LMAO got it.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 13, 2026, 08:26:42 PMThis needs to change. And pronto Viper. MU fans are extremely upset and rightly so. Again, if we were remotely competitive, and close to an NIT team, I think we could deal with it better. This is entirely different. I'm a big Shaka guy but we must get that immediate hard pivot once this debacle of a season is over. If he refuses to do so it's going to get indescribably ugly IMHO.
This entire fiasco is not going to end well. But Reeker is in the Himalayas smoking for the solution.
Quote from: onepost on January 14, 2026, 12:03:01 AMYou accuse others of hyperbole but you're banking on Shaka bringing in 2-3 HIGH-LEVEL portal additions when the only portal usage he's ever had post "just got the job and need to fill a roster" 2021 is a singular D2 guy who played not even 5 minutes for Marquette. So, nobody.
"Sure if Shaka does something he's literally never done, and triples down on said thing he's never done, we're right back!" And we're the ones being unreasonable? LMAO got it.
D2? He was from an NAIA school. A D2 transfer could have contributed (look at Central Michigan which is full of D2 guys).
Quote from: Superfan on January 13, 2026, 09:07:36 PMShaka has to blow this mess up at the end of the year and get some really good transfers or he'l be gone. This is the mother of all dumpster fires. I've put the rest f my season tickets up for sale.
...including the assistant coaching staff. Need new eyes, new influencers.
Viper - I agree. Amongst the $hit of this season, Shaka absolutely needs a few new assistants. What - exactly- are the current guys bringing to the table?
I would say he needs a veteran, former head coach ( among others ). But there's no way he will do that ... he's WAY too full of himself to listen to anyone else, or receive a contrary opinion.
Quote from: onepost on January 14, 2026, 12:03:01 AMYou accuse others of hyperbole but you're banking on Shaka bringing in 2-3 HIGH-LEVEL portal additions when the only portal usage he's ever had post "just got the job and need to fill a roster" 2021 is a singular NAIA guy who played not even 5 minutes for Marquette. So, nobody.
"Sure if Shaka does something he's literally never done, and triples down on said thing he's never done, we're right back!" And we're the ones being unreasonable? LMAO got it.
Yes, I "accused" people of hyperbole because they were absolutely being hyperbolic. As it stands now, saying that we're DePaul, or that Shaka's reputation has been ruined, or that the program has been devasted is pure idiocy.
Who said I'm banking on 2 - 3 high level portal additions? Do you understand what the word "if" means? If said IF he pivots a turnaround can happen in one offseason. I didn't say he would pivot. I didn't say how likely it is. I have no idea.
However, I hope he is competitive and realistic enough to understand what needs to happen to turn things around in short order.
It was our biggest point loss of the season without Gold. Not saying Gold is the greatest but feel he gets a bad rap.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 14, 2026, 11:02:10 AMIt was our biggest point loss of the season without Gold. Not saying Gold is the greatest but feel he gets a bad rap.
Oh darn, we could have lost by 19 instead!
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 14, 2026, 10:54:00 AMYes, I "accused" people of hyperbole because they were absolutely being hyperbolic. As it stands now, saying that we're DePaul, or that Shaka's reputation has been ruined, or that the program has been devasted is pure idiocy.
Who said I'm banking on 2 - 3 high level portal additions? Do you understand what the word "if" means? If said IF he pivots a turnaround can happen in one offseason. I didn't say he would pivot. I didn't say how likely it is. I have no idea.
However, I hope he is competitive and realistic enough to understand what needs to happen to turn things around in short order.
I don't think you were being hyperbolic at all. You're right, I mean, all we need is 2-3 high level transfers and we can turn this thing right around. Kolek and O-Max ain't walking through that door, but surely there must be two guys as good as them out there (we are talking "high level") who would want to play for Marquette next year. Or three guys, because you did say *2-3*, so maybe, like, a Rowsey as well. Why not?
And if we identified those players, and they had interest in coming to Marquette, we would have to win a bidding war with other programs to get them. So, probably at least a few million bucks. It's been said the money is there, so that shouldn't be a problem.
And then if we did get those 2-3 guys, it means a few of our current players will need to be kicked to the curb. I'm sure Shaka would have no problem telling his "champ" Caedin Hamilton that he's played his last game at Marquette. And we know Sean Jones' mom doesn't judge Shaka on wins and losses, so that one will be an easy conversation.
And Shaka himself will have to admit that RGV was a failure and he's changing his philosophy. He definitely doesn't come off as a guy who's high on his own supply, so I'm sure he'll have no issue doing this.
So yes, you're correct that 2-3 high level transfers will solve all our problems. Shouldn't be any problems bringing them in.
Quote from: Biggie Clausen on January 14, 2026, 11:10:37 AMI don't think you were being hyperbolic at all. You're right, I mean, all we need is 2-3 high level transfers and we can turn this thing right around. Kolek and O-Max ain't walking through that door, but surely there must be two guys as good as them out there (we are talking "high level") who would want to play for Marquette next year. Or three guys, because you did say *2-3*, so maybe, like, a Rowsey as well. Why not?
And if we identified those players, and they had interest in coming to Marquette, we would have to win a bidding war with other programs to get them. So, probably at least a few million bucks. It's been said the money is there, so that shouldn't be a problem.
And then if we did get those 2-3 guys, it means a few of our current players will need to be kicked to the curb. I'm sure Shaka would have no problem telling his "champ" Caedin Hamilton that he's played his last game at Marquette. And we know Sean Jones' mom doesn't judge Shaka on wins and losses, so that one will be an easy conversation.
And Shaka himself will have to admit that RGV was a failure and he's changing his philosophy. He definitely doesn't come off as a guy who's high on his own supply, so I'm sure he'll have no issue doing this.
So yes, you're correct that 2-3 high level transfers will solve all our problems. Shouldn't be any problems bringing them in.
A lot of stupidity in one post. Really impressive work.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 14, 2026, 10:54:00 AMWho said I'm banking on 2 - 3 high level portal additions? Do you understand what the word "if" means? If said IF he pivots a turnaround can happen in one offseason. I didn't say he would pivot. I didn't say how likely it is. I have no idea.
You're flippant about this season being an outlier if Shaka brings in 2-3 high-level portal additions: what it will take for us to turn it around in an offseason. And I'm saying it seems very foolish of you to put your faith into that when the guy has shown a refusal to add 1 warm body in 4 years. But I hope more than anything I'm proven wrong.
Quote from: Mu8891 on January 14, 2026, 10:37:27 AMViper - I agree. Amongst the $hit of this season, Shaka absolutely needs a few new assistants. What - exactly- are the current guys bringing to the table?
I would say he needs a veteran, former head coach ( among others ). But there's no way he will do that ... he's WAY too full of himself to listen to anyone else, or receive a contrary opinion.
isn't that, in part, what sealed the demise of Woj? Didn't bring in an experienced bench guy? Seems to me, some new bench guys are mandatory.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 14, 2026, 11:14:04 AMA lot of stupidity in one post. Really impressive work.
bro, you don't have to take a dump on every reply. This season is such a shiit show, every and all comments are good in my book. I like some of our guys and still have some optimism for next season, but last night was tough. Didn't see quit, but didn't see any care, or fight. In fact, hey Shaka, get T'd up. If for no other reason to show the team and us know-it-alls in the stands that you give a damn.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 14, 2026, 11:14:04 AMA lot of stupidity in one post. Really impressive work.
Stupid or ambitious? Its not to unrealistic to think the program could do something along the lines of what OP proposed.
Something needs to change and pronto. This season has turned into a complete cluster screw. It should be totally unacceptable to all M<U fans and MU administration.
Quote from: willie warrior on January 14, 2026, 12:52:11 PMSomething needs to change and pronto. This season has turned into a complete cluster screw. It should be totally unacceptable to all M<U fans and MU administration.
In today's KenPom rankings, we are currently the fourth-lowest rated P4 team. We are only ahead of Maryland (who we lost to on our home court), Rutgers, and Boston College, who will likely fire their coach. We are ranked lower than historical powerhouses E. Tennessee State, UC San Diego, Bradley (yep), Hofstra, High Point, Utah Valley, among others, and 10 places behind DePaul. This is a true low point for MU basketball.
Quote from: onepost on January 14, 2026, 11:14:48 AMYou're flippant about this season being an outlier if Shaka brings in 2-3 high-level portal additions: what it will take for us to turn it around in an offseason. And I'm saying it seems very foolish of you to put your faith into that when the guy has shown a refusal to add 1 warm body in 4 years. But I hope more than anything I'm proven wrong.
I'm not being flippant. The performance this season is unacceptable for Marquette.
At the same time, there's nothing I can do about it and I'm not going to get upset or overreact to what happens on the court the rest of this season. It's not worth it.
I'm also not going to overreact regarding how much "damage" has been done to the program or Shaka's reputation.
As for a turnaround, look at what's happened so far with Seton Hall to-date (I understand they can turn into a pumpkin at any point).
Marquette will have some returning talent as well as what looks like a potential impact freshman (Egbuonu) along with some upside from RS freshman.
It's certainly possible Shaka stays the RGV course and is out of a job after next season. It's also possible he pivots to a Painter-model and brings in a couple of good players.
I don't think him choosing either road would be particularly shocking.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 14, 2026, 01:24:56 PMIn today's KenPom rankings, we are currently the fourth-lowest rated P4 team. We are only ahead of Maryland (who we lost to on our home court), Rutgers, and Boston College, who will likely fire their coach. We are ranked lower than historical powerhouses E. Tennessee State, UC San Diego, Bradley (yep), Hofstra, High Point, Utah Valley, among others, and 10 places behind DePaul. This is a true low point for MU basketball.
Wow!
Quote from: Biggie Clausen on January 14, 2026, 11:10:37 AMI don't think you were being hyperbolic at all. You're right, I mean, all we need is 2-3 high level transfers and we can turn this thing right around. Kolek and O-Max ain't walking through that door, but surely there must be two guys as good as them out there (we are talking "high level") who would want to play for Marquette next year. Or three guys, because you did say *2-3*, so maybe, like, a Rowsey as well. Why not?
And if we identified those players, and they had interest in coming to Marquette, we would have to win a bidding war with other programs to get them. So, probably at least a few million bucks. It's been said the money is there so that shouldn't be a problem.
And then if we did get those 2-3 guys, it means a few of our current players will need to be kicked to the curb. I'm sure Shaka would have no problem telling his "champ" Caedin Hamilton that he's played his last game at Marquette. And we know Sean Jones' mom doesn't judge Shaka on wins and losses, so that one will be an easy conversation.
And Shaka himself will have to admit that RGV was a failure and he's changing his philosophy. He definitely doesn't come off as a guy who's high on his own supply, so I'm sure he'll have no issue doing this.
So yes, you're correct that 2-3 high level transfers will solve all our problems. Shouldn't be any problems bringing them in.
And no one has said even a ballpark figure, so I say a lot of speculation and BS. Even more from the people who keep saying it but won't provide an amount.
Quote from: Johnny B on January 14, 2026, 12:28:15 PMStupid or ambitious? Its not to unrealistic to think the program could do something along the lines of what OP proposed.
His post was entirely sarcastic.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 14, 2026, 01:24:56 PMIn today's KenPom rankings, we are currently the fourth-lowest rated P4 team. We are only ahead of Maryland (who we lost to on our home court), Rutgers, and Boston College, who will likely fire their coach. We are ranked lower than historical powerhouses E. Tennessee State, UC San Diego, Bradley (yep), Hofstra, High Point, Utah Valley, among others, and 10 places behind DePaul. This is a true low point for MU basketball.
Agreed but
Bradley made it to the Championship Game of the CIT Tournament last year lol
At this point this season we are at a low point maybe even lower than Bob Dukiet's 1987-88 Season or Al McGuire's 1st Season in 1964-65.
Agree This Year at this point is Historically a true low point in Marquette University Basketball.
Quote from: Viper on January 14, 2026, 11:28:52 AMbro, you don't have to take a dump on every reply. This season is such a shiit show, every and all comments are good in my book. I like some of our guys and still have some optimism for next season, but last night was tough. Didn't see quit, but didn't see any care, or fight. In fact, hey Shaka, get T'd up. If for no other reason to show the team and us know-it-alls in the stands that you give a damn.
Bro, I'm only taking dumps on replies I strongly disagree with. There are plenty of people here that are rightfully extremely disappointed, or even disgusted, with the results this season yet still maintain perspective.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 14, 2026, 01:29:16 PMI'm not being flippant. The performance this season is unacceptable for Marquette.
As for a turnaround, look at what's happened so far with Seton Hall to-date (I understand they can turn into a pumpkin at any point).
Marquette will have some returning talent as well as what looks like a potential impact freshman (Egbuonu) along with some upside from RS freshman.
How did Seton Hall turn it around so quickly? It sure wasn't RGV.
Without some experienced transfers, are we really pinning our hopes on a true freshman who currently ranks in the 70s to be the guy to turn the program around immediately?
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 14, 2026, 02:48:04 PMHow did Seton Hall turn it around so quickly? It sure wasn't RGV.
Without some experienced transfers, are we really pinning our hopes on a true freshman who currently ranks in the 70s to be the guy to turn the program around immediately?
Your telling me Dylan AddaeWusu, Garwey Dual, and Gus Yalden aren't balling out for Seton Hall right now?
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 14, 2026, 02:48:04 PMHow did Seton Hall turn it around so quickly? It sure wasn't RGV.
Without some experienced transfers, are we really pinning our hopes on a true freshman who currently ranks in the 70s to be the guy to turn the program around immediately?
I'd pump the breaks on The Hall's miraculous turn around. Let's see what they do the rest of the season. Granted, they're 1000 times better than us right now, but they're nowhere near where we have been in recent past seasons.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 14, 2026, 02:56:35 PMI'd pump the breaks on The Hall's miraculous turn around. Let's see what they do the rest of the season. Granted, they're 1000 times better than us right now, but they're nowhere near where we have been in recent past seasons.
Neither are we.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 14, 2026, 02:56:35 PMI'd pump the breaks on The Hall's miraculous turn around. Let's see what they do the rest of the season. Granted, they're 1000 times better than us right now, but they're nowhere near where we have been in recent past seasons.
Considering what they were last year, the lack of NIL, and nearly being the unanimous pick to finish last in conference, what they've done to this point is miraculous.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 14, 2026, 03:56:41 PMConsidering what they were last year, the lack of NIL, and nearly being the unanimous pick to finish last in conference, what they've done to this point is miraculous.
Agree and what Marquette has done to this point is miraculous in a negative sense or fashion.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 14, 2026, 03:56:41 PMConsidering what they were last year, the lack of NIL, and nearly being the unanimous pick to finish last in conference, what they've done to this point is miraculous.
1-16 from three last night. That's (Ben)...
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