Not using the portal at all puts major stress on high school recruiting. Can only have very few misses. The second problem and maybe the bigger one is you are always going to be playing against older teams. With that said I am not in the complete know as some people. Can Marquette compete financially? Are there resources there to be able to field a top 20 team?
Not sure if this has ever been discussed. Looking forward to the insights.
Good thing this has never been discussed here.
Evidently, the money has been put on the table for Shaka to use. Shaka has said "No thank you" to the money.
WOW, is that what were missing?
Sorry I wasted your time.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 14, 2026, 09:50:45 AMGood thing this has never been discussed here.
Evidently, the money has been put on the table for Shaka to use. Shaka has said "No thank you" to the money.
Correct. But hey, great showing last night by the projects Shaka keeps around in lieu of pipedream transfers.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 14, 2026, 09:50:45 AMGood thing this has never been discussed here.
Evidently, the money has been put on the table for Shaka to use. Shaka has said "No thank you" to the money.
Correct. Hopefully he changes course this offseason. The roster needs a lot more talent.
At this point I'm invested in seeing Caedin Hamilton's ceiling and floor as a player.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 14, 2026, 10:30:39 AMAt this point I'm invested in seeing Caedin Hamilton's ceiling and floor as a player.
Donny Marshall thinks he's got tremendous upside! Wishes Caedin carried himself as the best player on the floor more often.
Quote from: Aircraftcarrier on January 14, 2026, 09:49:18 AMNot using the portal at all puts major stress on high school recruiting. Can only have very few misses. The second problem and maybe the bigger one is you are always going to be playing against older teams. With that said I am not in the complete know as some people. Can Marquette compete financially? Are there resources there to be able to field a top 20 team?
Marquette was voted the #3 Coaching Job in The Big East by other Head and Assistant Coaches.
However, while recruiting base and facilities were a major factor when He did a similar exercise in 2018, He said now it's obviously financial resources (NIL) that are paramount.
Reasonable minds can differ as well as well imbedded moles in the program the last 2 Years
Praising Caedin according to John Rothstein.
Have been to practices where They build up Caedin. He does walk with his head held high and smiling compared to Josh. The Moles have been wrong for 2 years. I love Caedin as a person. If we start winning with Caedin I will be happy and thrilled. But wish we used the portal for a center.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 14, 2026, 09:50:45 AMGood thing this has never been discussed here.
Evidently, the money has been put on the table for Shaka to use. Shaka has said "No thank you" to the money.
BS
Quote from: onepost on January 14, 2026, 10:37:31 AMDonny Marshall thinks he's got tremendous upside! Wishes Caedin carried himself as the best player on the floor more often.
Aside from the totality of suck on our roster, nothing really made me upset yesterday aside from Caedin Hamilton jogging up the court as Zuby blew past him for a loose ball and fast break dunk. I expected to lose, but for a guy that should be fighting just to keep a roster spot let alone rotation spot to be jogging up the court was just a shame to see.
Quote from: Aircraftcarrier on January 14, 2026, 09:49:18 AMNot using the portal at all puts major stress on high school recruiting. Can only have very few misses. The second problem and maybe the bigger one is you are always going to be playing against older teams. With that said I am not in the complete know as some people. Can Marquette compete financially? Are there resources there to be able to field a top 20 team?
I don't know if Fanta really knows but last night at one point said MU doesn't have huge resources to offer guys and compete, thus the Shaka model. If this true or BS I have no idea.
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 14, 2026, 01:39:34 PMI don't know if Fanta really knows but last night at one point said MU doesn't have huge resources to offer guys and compete, thus the Shaka model. If this true or BS I have no idea.
I chuckled when I heard that. Fanta should stick to his area of expertise: orange and grape soda.
Quote from: MU82 on January 14, 2026, 01:52:36 PMI chuckled when I heard that. Fanta should stick to his area of expertise: orange and grape soda.
I know, but he is supposed to be on the know on BE teams. I know about 8MM+ was what it took to get rid of Woj, and I thought no one would do it. But 8MM might not be enough to fund the regular roster + 2-3 top portal guys. So I'm not so sure if MU really has the resources to get into a bidding war, because that is what it takes.
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 14, 2026, 01:58:52 PMI know, but he is supposed to be on the know on BE teams. I know about 8MM+ was what it took to get rid of Woj, and I thought no one would do it. But 8MM might not be enough to fund the regular roster + 2-3 top portal guys. So I'm not so sure if MU really has the resources to get into a bidding war, because that is what it takes.
Oh, I'm not sure either. Nor do I think Fanta knows that, say, Seton Hall has the resources but Marquette doesn't.
New Portal rules. Window doesn't open until after the tournament. 15 day window, down from 30. Exemptions allowed due coaching change.
Quote from: tower912 on January 14, 2026, 06:45:54 PMNew Portal rules. Window doesn't open until after the tournament. 15 day window, down from 30. Exemptions allowed due coaching change.
https://x.com/jonrothstein/status/2011565199992766798?s=46&t=sotL7QsNvvOZPdWl6-_vhA
Is this only for entering the portal? Or does everyone have to be in and out in this timespan?
https://x.com/trillydonovan/status/2011550664871284828?s=46&t=y09G3XF0pbaZZc_-K-dYSw
What happens if a coach leaves in May or June after an NBA team hires a college coach? The portal opens for those players to leave, but there's no one for the new coach to be able to add? Definitely need some further explanation.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 14, 2026, 06:56:00 PMIs this only for entering the portal? Or does everyone have to be in and out in this timespan?
https://x.com/trillydonovan/status/2011550664871284828?s=46&t=y09G3XF0pbaZZc_-K-dYSw
What happens if a coach leaves in May or June after an NBA team hires a college coach? The portal opens for those players to leave, but there's no one for the new coach to be able to add? Definitely need some further explanation.
There's minimal change. The portal is open now.
This is just the notification window for the easy pass for immediate eligibility. Instead of 30 days a bit earlier to notify, it's now 15 days and just after the championship game. No biggie. This is simply NOTIFICATION. Timeline for committing to a school is wide open - not subject to the notification window. Plenty will get drawn out.
Coach leaves, kids can get the easy pass. Same as it is now.
The question is whether an easy pass will actually be needed in the future.
Quote from: MU82 on January 14, 2026, 01:52:36 PMI chuckled when I heard that. Fanta should stick to his area of expertise: orange and grape soda.
Ice cold Grape Crush in deposit glass bottle was a huge treat as a kid.
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Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on January 14, 2026, 09:10:28 PMIce cold Grape Crush in deposit glass bottle was a huge treat as a kid.
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Fanta > Crush
Quote from: onepost on January 14, 2026, 10:37:31 AMDonny Marshall thinks he's got tremendous upside! Wishes Caedin carried himself as the best player on the floor more often.
I laugh every time I hear an announcer obviously just repeat Shaka's overly positive player analysis.
The two week portal window will be crazy fun. MU should be lease out a team of private jets right now to get recruits to MKE on a moment's notice.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 14, 2026, 09:12:31 PMFanta > Crush
Sorry, nope. I mean onepost agreed with you ;D
Quote from: Warrior of Law on January 15, 2026, 01:44:39 PMThe two week portal window will be crazy fun. MU should be lease out a team of private jets right now to get recruits to MKE on a moment's notice.
There's not a two week portal window.
A kid who wants the easy pass for immediate eligibility just needs to notify his current school during those 15 days. Just sets the wheels in motion for a potential transfer, that's it.
Quote from: MU82 on January 14, 2026, 02:07:57 PMOh, I'm not sure either. Nor do I think Fanta knows that, say, Seton Hall has the resources but Marquette doesn't.
Right? If Fanta doesn't think MU has the resources to have a top half BE program, he's doesn't know squat.
If in some bizarre reality Fanta was right, MU would be wise to move to a less expensive coach and allocate more to talent.
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 15, 2026, 02:35:23 PMThere's not a two week portal window.
A kid who wants the easy pass for immediate eligibility just needs to notify his current school during those 15 days. Just sets the wheels in motion for a potential transfer, that's it.
correct. Two weeks to put one's name in the Portal. Football has the same (Jan 2-16).
Saint Thomas runs its record to 15-4 with a NET much better than Marquette's with a 91-80 road win. Nolan Minessale scored 27 Points. Nick Janowski scored 32 Points.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 15, 2026, 11:42:11 PMSaint Thomas runs its record to 15-4 with a NET much better than Marquette's with a 91-80 road win. Nolan Minessale scored 27 Points. Nick Janowski scored 32 Points.
They are definitely on their way to the Big East.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 15, 2026, 11:42:11 PMSaint Thomas runs its record to 15-4 with a NET much better than Marquette's with a 91-80 road win. Nolan Minessale scored 27 Points. Nick Janowski scored 32 Points.
*St. vs. Saint
Their D1 WA exp ranks them #306 in the nation. How can this be?
#11 eFG% in the country
Also, Austin HERRO with 10 assists and 7 steals in the game. #GoTommies