Let's get this done. Take them out and gain a bit of confidence.
18 is starting. We should be good
Go Marquette! Let's get this one. Let's start off hitting our first shot.... Then keep hitting the. We are 2.5 point dogs in this one. Let's win this one big time.
Pickleball on FS2.
Marquette starts at 7:42 they are saying.
This game is dragging and dragging and they both still have a TO...
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 07:41:29 PMThis game is dragging and dragging and they both still have a TO...
Ridiculous. Switch over FS1! NOW!
ffs are u serious?
Good start for Nigel.
This is F king asinine lol
Fox Sports App.
Marquette 3/4 from three.
James 8pts
Stevens 3 pts
legit might be the longest final 90 seconds of a game ive ever seen
26 secs in the Prov/CU game has taken 17 mins.
I'm sorry but that was beyond asinine. McD making a substitution down 5, 3.6 secs left, going the length of the floor.
DO!!!
Thatta boy Adrien.
Let's go now.
Time for Benny to make a few.
Nice!
Have you guys heard we don't take transfers?
Love to see Owens aggressive like this. Yes!
So whats up with sean? yeesh can he get a medical hardship waiver?
WTF??? Where's the foul?
You see what DO is capable of. too bad he hasnt been able to put it togther yet
Nice to see DO taking it hard to the rim.
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 07:57:50 PMSo whats up with sean? yeesh can he get a medical hardship waiver?
Shaka said it is a matter of weeks, not days for Sean. Tough career so far for him. Man
Let's Go Marquette!
The most fun 8 minute start of the season.
Hopefully Nigel decides to stay because man he's going to be an All American one day. Owens actually showing value!
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 07:57:50 PMSo whats up with sean? yeesh can he get a medical hardship waiver?
A turf toe-esque injury that will probably keep him out for a few more weeks. You should really listen to Shaka some time.
Royce!!!
Yes! Finally. Maybe that opens the floodgates for Ben.
BEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!! FINALLY
Gotta find Gunn.
Tremendous 10 mins for MU. Continue to focus.
Quote from: tower912 on January 16, 2026, 08:01:22 PMA turf toe-esque injury that will probably keep him out for a few more weeks. You should really listen to Shaka some time.
ill be sure to pick up next time he calls.
No need to help off of Gunn.
Benny!
Need to put a silencer on that Gunn
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 08:05:04 PMill be sure to pick up next time he calls.
When he does, say 'hi'for me.
Nigel doesn't need to go 1 on 4. Move the rock.
Dammit. Pick the ball up!!
Chase should have had that reb. No need to be spectacular. Lost focus.
Getting torched a bit on the glass. Box out, grab the ball.
We cannot afford droughts and lapses on D. Let's Go Marquette!
Caedin needs to step up this stretch.
Good ball movement there.
Gunn should not get an open look the rest of the game.
Excellent move by RP.
Time to D up.
Ross Parham!!
Parham has been excellent thus far.
LFG.
We are like a different team...or the team we were supposed to be. My guy DO, love him. Hopefully he keeps up the off ball movement on O and solid D and rebounding. Love to see it
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on January 16, 2026, 08:20:23 PMWe are like a different team...or the team we were supposed to be. My guy DO, love him. Hopefully he keeps up the off ball movement on O and solid D and rebounding. Love to see it
Slow your horses bud. We're still playing depaul.
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on January 16, 2026, 08:20:23 PMWe are like a different team...or the team we were supposed to be. My guy DO, love him. Hopefully he keeps up the off ball movement on O and solid D and rebounding. Love to see it
Shooting 7-11 from distance and 70% never sucks.
You have one guy on the other team scoring. Find that fking guy! Infuriating.
Quote from: #UnleashMalik on January 16, 2026, 08:21:32 PMSlow your horses bud. We're still playing depaul.
Gotta take what I can get.
Thatta boy Damarius! Big shot. LFG.
owens making me belive in him again
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 08:24:34 PMYou have one guy on the other team scoring. Find that fking guy! Infuriating.
The one time you favor Gunn control.
Did we have a time-out? Gotta get a better shot than that with 8 secs to go.
Good half minus our defensive glass and finding Gunn. Have to box out with force and leverage.
Owens can flat-out ball. Should be getting 30 minutes.
Fun first half. Energy there and good things happening as a result so far.
Very good ball movement that half. I particularly like RP moving the ball.
Wow. MU is 325 in FG%. Shaka better find some shooters. They are probably redshirting.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 08:30:25 PMDid we have a time-out? Gotta get a better shot than that with 8 secs to go.
Good half minus our defensive glass and finding Gunn. Have to box out with force and leverage.
MU has 3 timeouts remaining. I cannot remember a coach burning a second timeout at the end of a half.
Quote from: TheBlackJerryWest on January 16, 2026, 08:32:58 PMOwens can flat-out ball. Should be getting 30 minutes.
Some have known this forever. The coaching choices this year are maybe worse than the roster construction tbh
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 07:57:50 PMSo whats up with sean? yeesh can he get a medical hardship waiver?
By rule, yes but the issue is the 5 year clock. Now, based on his history, it's not by the book easy like Otule to get a Five Year Rule waiver, because we ran our mouth and said last year he didn't play even though he was capable. But, likely in this day and age it would be granted. 2 mas anos.
First time he has played defense, too. May it become the new normal.
Where is Michael Phillips?
Any DePaul players texting handlers from the bench or appear to be an actual bball game?
Gotta keep them off the glass. Get tenacious and box the f out.
Starting 18 to begin the half. F**king arrest Shaka.
That can't happen. Get Ben on the floor.
Brutal. Should not have started Caedin to begin the 2H. Totally inexcusable.
Wtf
Welp, we back. Like clockwork. And Caedin isn't even trying. Come on boys!!
Get Caedin out.
This roster is much better than we have shown. The coaching decisions have been continually f***ed beyond belief.
I still don't understand. The only reasonable explanation is they are throwing the season for some reason. It's unreal.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 08:47:41 PMBrutal. Should not have started Caedin to begin the 2H. Totally inexcusable.
Coaching malpractice.
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 16, 2026, 08:46:30 PMStarting 18 to begin the half. F**king arrest Shaka.
Very costly decision. I don't get it.
Continuing to start Caedin is absolutely inexplicable and inexcusable. Unreal
Good timeout, unfortunately.
Hamilton doesn't play with the proper focus or intensity to add to his other issues. He's pawing at rebounds? I don't understand.
Typical 10-0 run, knew it would happen.
Gunn is a 6 shooter tonight.
18 is still on the floor? WTF???
Caedin...why, Shaka, why?
Omg.
This is a disaster.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 08:51:42 PM18 is still on the floor? WTF???
bs coaching. Just ridiculous
Does the "V" in RGV stand for Vodka at halftime?
Played our best half by far of the season and it's been completely wasted.
I'm sorry but that's on Shaka.
Where is Ben
Ben must be on min restriction or somthing
Pathetic basketball
Ouch.
Less than 2 minutes and all the good momo gone bye bye.
Why do we get in these scoring droughts? This one goes back to the tail end of the first half.
We should get 4 for that Caedin hoop.
Stevens also played well on both ends in tbe 1H.
Caedin our only guy to score this half? You can't be serious????
Quote from: TheBlackJerryWest on January 16, 2026, 08:32:58 PMOwens can flat-out ball. Should be getting 30 minutes.
I ask this respectfully, but have you been watching our games this season? DO has been unplayable for large stretches.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 08:53:29 PMPlayed our best half by far of the season and it's been completely wasted.
I'm sorry but that's on Shaka.
If these guys are not listening to Shaka that's a problem. If they are listening and just can't execute that's a problem. Have to make changes..... Let's. Beat. DePaul. Now!
Ross moving to the Point? Interesting.
WTF. Prayer shot.
Lost all rhythm. Really frustrating.
19-3 in about 5 mins.
Quote from: MUWarrior11 on January 16, 2026, 08:57:54 PMI ask this respectfully, but have you been watching our games this season? DO has been unplayable for large stretches.
Has 18 been more playable? DO hasn't gotten a chance.
Huge shot by Royce. Let's go now.
DePaul isn't missing. Just gotta stay with it.
my god Depaul wont miss
turn shaka's seat warmer on. Your team defense sucks
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 09:00:43 PMLost all rhythm. Really frustrating.
Playing helter skelter ball. Totally out of sync. I'm afraid our guys believe they can lose and now look out if it. Man. Come on Coach.... Get your guys focused
Chase really lazy on D, probably tired. We are panicking a bit, need to calm down.
2nd halves are overrated.
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on January 16, 2026, 09:07:28 PMChase really lazy on D, probably tired. We are panicking a bit, need to calm down.
100% This is an issue. We get punched and panic.
7 fouls on DePaul. Gotta make throws.
4-10 from the line.
Certainly few here are surprised with the meltdown
Getting out toughed and losing all of our composure.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 09:11:04 PM7 fouls on DePaul. Gotta make throws.
#FakeNews #Lies
Have to find some way to defend and d rebound.
Owens schooled there but no rim protection at all.
So frustrating
well at least they look good in brief stretches.
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 16, 2026, 09:12:55 PM#FakeNews #Lies
We disagree. When you miss one and ones, and other timely FT's to thwart momentum, especially on the road, it matters.
Wow - could this defense get any more embarrassing?
Chase and 4 underclassmen right now. Playing for the future...poorly I might add.
Owens is just soft, DePaul has tough kids, MU it seems has given up on the Defensive end
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 16, 2026, 09:16:45 PMWow - could this defense get any more embarrassing?
Not guarding at all. Both individually and collectively.
They are an absolute embarrassment.
Anyone on this Bd still want to say they will win 5 or 6 BE games ? Anyone?
We didn't need to hit the portal for some frontline help !! Right Shaka ? Getting killed inside
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 09:14:16 PMOwens schooled there but no rim protection at all.
DO and RP are pretty bad defenders. Why is Gold not playing?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 09:13:48 PMHave to find some way to defend and d rebound.
This team is ill-prepared for rebounding, defense and shooting. Yes we are playing DePaul. But..... every team in the Big East is ahead of us. We need every win. The ally-oops? 4 of them? Omg
Quote from: Mu8891 on January 16, 2026, 09:18:36 PMThey are an absolute embarrassment.
Anyone on this Bd still want to say they will win 5 or 6 BE games ? Anyone?
How many seasons are you giving me in this question?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 09:13:48 PMHave to find some way to defend and d rebound.
Have no real bigman to defend someone like Benson, just taking over. DePaul killing them on offensive boards. Just like second half of SJU game. Men against boys.
Two front end free throw misses hurt also, but MU doing that stagnant offensive dribbling. Not good
Gold must be hurting.
Ross invisible agsin in the 2H. Totally uninvolved.
What an utterly joyless basketball team .
Shaka should be forced to walk home after this crap
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 09:16:16 PMWe disagree. When you miss one and ones, and other timely FT's to thwart momentum, especially on the road, it matters.
It's so incredibly down the list that it's idiotic to talk about it
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This will be a fun Shaka post game.
The question has to be, do we keep this deficit from going to 20?
This is well beyond frustrating. The entire complexion of the game changed at the start of the 2H. And snowballed to a living Hell.
Hot seat.
This is a true low point that I've seen from'68.
The worse the losing becomes the less RGV remains feasible...right??
I cannot believe Shaka let this season happen. I'm trying not to be surprised by anything new we see but this is just atrocious.
Defense just leaving guys wide open. No box outs. It's amazing.
Give Chase the rest of the night off.
This MU team really has a low bball IQ. They are really clueless on the floor and not fundamentally sound. Gold is the only player who seems to know what is going on defensively and he's apparently out of the game.
Basically this team sucks, never seen a worse rebounding team in years, does a player know what a block out is, always playing 4 on 5 with Caedin in. Hard to watch
Could someone explain to me how Ross has taken 2 shots this half?
Up 8 at the half going to lose by more than 20.
Who wants to start up the coaching candidates thread? Its trending in that direction.
Really disappointed in this team. They lack talent, but they also appear to lack effort. That's 100% on Shaka and should be a fireable offense.
Quote from: nyg on January 16, 2026, 09:20:29 PMHave no real bigman to defend someone like Benson, just taking over. DePaul killing them on offensive boards. Just like second half of SJU game. Men against boys.
Two front end free throw misses hurt also, but MU doing that stagnant offensive dribbling. Not good
Gold must be hurting.
We were in the bonus with 11 minutes left and could not / did not take advantage of that. Unreal. The team is rattled and Shaka is nit giving off any EGBs on the sideline. He gave up too.
Fu*king embarrassing
White Sox fans find enjoyment in historically bad seasons. I need to try.
But ... how is DePauls culture? Do their kids eat their veggies? That's what is important. Right Shaka ?
Caedin honestly isn't playable.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 09:25:59 PMCould someone explain to me how Ross has taken 2 shots this half?
Dude mailed it in
eff this. Let's play fortnite. Who's down for squads? dm me
Caedin doesn't belong at this level. Removing him from the program needs to be a top priority.
Should I read the past 4 pages?
Quote from: IL Warrior on January 16, 2026, 09:26:29 PMReally disappointed in this team. They lack talent, but they also appear to lack effort. That's 100% on Shaka and should be a fireable offense.
WTF was Owens doing? MU is athletic and that's about it. Maybe they'd be good at volleyball.
Quote from: Daniel on January 16, 2026, 09:27:03 PMWe were in the bonus with 11 minutes left and could not / did not take advantage of that. Unreal. The team is rattled and Shaka is nit giving off any EGBs on the sideline. He gave up too.
I've basically seen a piss poor effort in tbr 2H and questionable coaching.
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 16, 2026, 09:29:55 PMeff this. Let's play fortnite. Who's down for squads? dm me
I wanna carry Jay Bee!
Yes.
It's HIT SEAT time. This is a disgrace.
24 losses?
Loose ball somehow ends up in Caedin's hands. He promptly has it taken away from him, leading to another DePaul dunk.
2025-26 Marquette Basketball summed up in a play.
1-19 is very possible. Lucky they beat Xavier.
Quote from: JTJ3 on January 16, 2026, 09:26:16 PMWho wants to start up the coaching candidates thread? Its trending in that direction.
Maybe it'll be better next season. The staff should be well rested after taking off this season.
I actually thought there was no way we would lose this game. I really did.
Finally Chase decided to take a shot.
Did you see Owens miss that box out on the FT miss? Wow
LFG!
DePaul trying to go full Wojo-era Marquette down the stretch. Yikes.
Plenty of time!
Quote from: Daniel on January 16, 2026, 09:33:31 PMI actually thought there was no way we would lose this game. I really did.
why? Ur aware of the 250. win record right?
Man. Wide open look. Fk.
Man I wanted DO to hit that three
At least MU made it a respectable loss
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 09:37:01 PMwhy? Ur aware of the 250. win record right?
Its the first stage of the grieving process. Denying were worse then DePaul.
Had we hustled like this the whole second half we'd be winning easily. Wow
Shaka after the game....
We gave it a good game in the 1st half.....
Excuses....Excuses....More excuses....Relationships....Excuses....Blah....Blah....Blah....More BS.....More BS.....Stroke somebody for their effort....
Shaka.....just say this is on me.....And I have to re-evaluate my whole thoughts on how to run a program....
Own up.....
Nicely done
WTF???
Panicked...again
They fought hard.
Shakas go well with
@burger-s!
Wtf
Yet another Shaka great call out of a TO.
Quote from: Daniel on January 16, 2026, 09:39:40 PMHad we hustled like this the whole second half we'd be winning easily. Wow
Chase literally was invisible until the 4 min mark. I have no answers.
A 4 minute timeout and Shaka drew that up? Fire him now. This is incompetence.
Quote from: BCHoopster on January 16, 2026, 09:37:55 PMAt least MU made it a respectable loss
There are no respectable losses to DePaul.
Quote from: burger on January 16, 2026, 09:40:15 PMShaka after the game....
We gave it a good game in the 1st half.....
Excuses....Excuses....More excuses....Relationships....Excuses....Blah....Blah....Blah....More BS.....More BS.....Stroke somebody for their effort....
Shaka.....just say this is on me.....And I have to re-evaluate my whole thoughts on how to run a program....
Own up.....
No mention of growth mindset?
Time for fans to stop attending the home games, send a message
Thankful for DePaul shaving off 7 points to make it only a 5 point loss!
Depaul didn't even play good. And Marquette lost the second half by 13
I can't remember being this frustrated. Because we honestly saw some good things in the 1H. Smh.
Fireable offense tonight
Alas ::)
Quote from: MUbiz on January 16, 2026, 09:43:21 PMA 4 minute timeout and Shaka drew that up? Fire him now. This is incompetence.
Eh Parham lost the ball. Good defense. And James hoisted up a prayer for no reason. Nonetheless we need players who could play. Rebound. Hit free throws.
Caedin is so bad, why not just play Clark, where was Phillips tonight, play small ball.
I would be relieved if it turned out we were point shaving this season
Quote from: Pakuni on January 16, 2026, 09:44:42 PMNo mention of growth mindset?
That was in the Blah Blah Blah or more BS subset.....
A vast array of the same old crap.....
Quote from: BCHoopster on January 16, 2026, 09:47:38 PMCaedin is so bad, why not just play Clark, where was Phillips tonight, play small ball.
Hamilton is so bad that Josh Clark looks like a competent basketball player
Quote from: burger on January 16, 2026, 09:48:15 PMThat was in the Blah Blah Blah or more BS subset.....
A vast array of the same old crap.....
When you keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results..... eh... that's kinda crazy
Quote from: warriors141 on January 16, 2026, 09:44:56 PMTime for fans to stop attending the home games, send a message
The Hall and X home crowds were pretty weak attendance wise so there ya go. Probaly gonna be the lowest avg attendance in a long time. Tough to spend time and money to go watch this trash.
Man, their defense is so atrocious. They don't do fundamental things. Boxing out, not giving a hot shooter any daylight, the other teams just plain want the loose balls more. Just a really awful team. Nearly halfway through conference now thankfully.
Quote from: panda on January 16, 2026, 09:48:45 PMHamilton is so bad that Josh Clark looks like a competent basketball player
At least he did not $hit himself on the court. That would complete his Marquette experience.....And hopefully conclude it.....
4 portal spots....
Tre...Sean....Hamlton....Lowery....
At least Lowery jumped from the Titanic.....
Quote from: panda on January 16, 2026, 09:45:22 PMFireable offense tonight
Somehow... that defense was worse
This is beyond painful. This team is worse than my freshman year Dukiet team that went 10-18.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 16, 2026, 09:48:10 PMI would be relieved if it turned out we were point shaving this season
with how bad some are playing i wouldn't be surprised
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 09:50:37 PMThe Hall and X home crowds were pretty weak attendance wise so there ya go. Probaly gonna be the lowest avg attendance in a long time. Tough to spend time and money to go watch this trash.
How would you like to have season tickets at the escalated prices....Also being a Marquette Gold member to sit in the lower bowl...you know that 5 to 10K investment.....LOL.....
You know the re-up is going to be way down....
And that is when the university starts applying the "pressure" and Shaka starts feeling the heat....
Relationships officially go out the window at that point when his multi-million dollar gig starts to melt.....
Offense was pretty good, 48% from field and 41% from three and yes free throws hurt them. 5 for 13, including two front end misses.
Defense, yuck. Shaka did not adjust on Gunn going off in first half. Maybe a box and one, face guard him to preventing him from getting the ball? Gunn was not running off screens or anything. Nope, nothing.
14-0 runs to start the half, not a good thing. Ally oops and dunks to begin half was ugly. No defense and Deapul destroyed them on offensive boards.
Actually watched Hamilton close tonight. The guy cannot hold onto a basketball. As of now, he is your starting center next year. Ouch. Gold was hurting and after he went 2 for 3, sat back down. That hurt.
Very bad loss.
Providence beat Creighton today and have been in every BEast game they've played. I would say 4 wins is our ceiling but we have as good a chance of going 2-18.
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 09:50:37 PMThe Hall and X home crowds were pretty weak attendance wise so there ya go. Probaly gonna be the lowest avg attendance in a long time. Tough to spend time and money to go watch this trash.
They've been weak since before the Dayton game.
It's pretty simple:
Half of the roster needs to depart to allow for more experienced, skilled and talented players to come in. If coaching staff is unable or unwilling to accept that, it's time to make a change.
Being unwilling to accept that reality is malpractice on a coaching and administrative level.
Gross. So f'ing gross. IMO worse than anything I've ever seen. Dukiet teams sucked but they went from shyte to really shyte. Shaka saw the weather report(ice berg dead ahead) and decided to proceed and increased speed... What a waste...
Quote from: burger on January 16, 2026, 09:52:12 PMAt least he did not $hit himself on the court. That would complete his Marquette experience.....And hopefully conclude it.....
4 portal spots....
Tre...Sean....Hamlton....Lowery....
At least Lowery jumped from the Titanic.....
Well be lucky if one of Sean,Tre, Hamilton transfers imo
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 10:12:38 PMWell be lucky if one of Sean,Tre, Hamilton transfers imo
Are you saying they have a two year contract?
Is it possible that Shaka let this happen in propose to get more money for players goo going forward?
If we bounce back next year with a competitive team we might see the brillance of this year...(trying to find a silver lining here)
Phillips and Clark didn't have the look in their eye tonight.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 16, 2026, 10:13:30 PMAre you saying they have a two year contract?
No just dont think they want to leave. guessing dont want a big pay cut. Especially bcause people on here say pay scales with seniority at this program. The absurdity of of a horizon league player like Tre, who probably couldnt find a professional gig anywhere in the world, making 500k next year is hilarious.
Quote from: burger on January 16, 2026, 09:40:15 PMShaka after the game....
We gave it a good game in the 1st half.....
Excuses....Excuses....More excuses....Relationships....Excuses....Blah....Blah....Blah....More BS.....More BS.....Stroke somebody for their effort....
Shaka.....just say this is on me.....And I have to re-evaluate my whole thoughts on how to run a program....
Own up.....
This is too funny.....
Shaka's after game press conference...
Shaka Credit DePaul for their aggressiveness in the second half. We made a run for them but did not rebound and get to loose balls. The way we played in the first half with aggressiveness. Second half we were not defense focused as much. We had 20 assists for the game. We got a lot of good looks in the second half that we did not hit. Our guys did a good job initally. They made adjustments. OIffense was not the problem. Rebounds and loose balls were the key to the game. Our defense waned in the second half before the offense did. Gunn put up the gaudy number but Blocker kept getting downhilll. NJ Benson went 8-9. A lot of offensive boards. We did not rebound as well as we should. NJ. Maybe he was rushing it or were not in the place we should be. He's a freshman He makes freshman mistakes. He is going to do great things as well. On the road you have to hang your hat on defense and we need to do a better job. Gunn was in a rhythm from the beginning of the game. You have to make him drive. This was the best environment for DePaul since I have been there. Students were good. Thanks for Marquette fans that came down. Good atmosphere. we have to get more aggressive and need to get tougher. We need to get more 50-50 balls. I did not think we did a good job against a zone. They did the same thing last year and we won in OT. They doi a good job. Ben looked better. Hasn't been able to practice or play at SJU. Asided from the injury, he will be better next game. Good for him to see some threes going in.
Read my original prediction post....The first half....The Blah Blah Blah....The more BS....Gold was our "stroke" player....
Line for line.....
I did miss the give DePaul credit crap.....
If it wasn't so pathetic.....It is absolutely hysterical......
Quote from: Johnny B on January 16, 2026, 10:29:22 PMNo just dont think they want to leave. guessing dont want a big pay cut. Especially bcause people on here say pay scales with seniority at this program. The absurdity of of a horizon league player like Tre, who probably couldnt find a professional gig anywhere in the world, making 500k next year is hilarious.
You have absolutely no respect for Shaka. Interesting.
Maybe your right and Shaka has abandoned high level competition. Everyone is guessing right now. We'll find out the truth in 90 days.
Quote from: burger on January 16, 2026, 10:29:41 PMThis is too funny.....
Shaka's after game press conference...
Shaka Credit DePaul for their aggressiveness in the second half. We made a run for them but did not rebound and get to loose balls. The way we played in the first half with aggressiveness. Second half we were not defense focused as much. We had 20 assists for the game. We got a lot of good looks in the second half that we did not hit. Our guys did a good job initally. They made adjustments. OIffense was not the problem. Rebounds and loose balls were the key to the game. Our defense waned in the second half before the offense did. Gunn put up the gaudy number but Blocker kept getting downhilll. NJ Benson went 8-9. A lot of offensive boards. We did not rebound as well as we should. NJ. Maybe he was rushing it or were not in the place we should be. He's a freshman He makes freshman mistakes. He is going to do great things as well. On the road you have to hang your hat on defense and we need to do a better job. Gunn was in a rhythm from the beginning of the game. You have to make him drive. This was the best environment for DePaul since I have been there. Students were good. Thanks for Marquette fans that came down. Good atmosphere. we have to get more aggressive and need to get tougher. We need to get more 50-50 balls. I did not think we did a good job against a zone. They did the same thing last year and we won in OT. They doi a good job. Ben looked better. Hasn't been able to practice or play at SJU. Asided from the injury, he will be better next game. Good for him to see some threes going in.
Read my original prediction post....The first half....The Blah Blah Blah....The more BS....Gold was our "stroke" player....
Line for line.....
I did miss the give DePaul credit crap.....
If it wasn't so pathetic.....It is absolutely hysterical......
This isn't assuaging my depression, anger, and anxiety.
"Give them credit." Translation: the other team has better players and naturally they beat us like a drum.
You don't think red shirt players aren't evaluating whether to stay or look elsewhere
If next year begins to look more like the same I know I would be looking around for a more successful program if I were on that bench. Pride might be mean something more than a paycheck if you are a competitive person.
How good are the 3 redshirts anyway?
Quote from: BCHoopster on January 16, 2026, 11:43:40 PMHow good are the 3 redshirts anyway?
Apparently not good enough to see the floor on the BE's worst team.
Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on January 16, 2026, 11:36:23 PMYou don't think red shirt players aren't evaluating whether to stay or look elsewhere
If next year begins to look more like the same I know I would be looking around for a more successful program if I were on that bench. Pride might be mean something more than a paycheck if you are a competitive person.
marquette should be attractive to ballers ...there's playing time for the taking.
Quote from: 1SE on January 16, 2026, 11:48:04 PMApparently not good enough to see the floor on the BE's worst team.
..."they play better at practice".
40-odd yrs later, DePaul doing their Phi Slamma Jamma impersonation was impressive.
Quote from: burger on January 16, 2026, 09:52:12 PMAt least he did not $hit himself on the court. That would complete his Marquette experience.....And hopefully conclude it.....
4 portal spots....
Tre...Sean....Hamlton....Lowery....
At least Lowery jumped from the Titanic.....
I sure hope you are correct, but unless Shaka pushes guys overboard, would those guys leave on their own? My pessimism says the only open spot is Lowery's, and Shaka probably assesses a guy from UW-Parkside is good enough for that roster spot.
Maybe already posted, but any reason why Clark and Phillips got a DNP? Park Clark under the rim and maybe a few Clyde Drexler-esque dunks are prevented.
Quote from: Viper on January 17, 2026, 07:15:01 AMI sure hope you are correct, but unless Shaka pushes guys overboard, would those guys leave on their own? My pessimism says the only open spot is Lowery's, and Shaka probably assesses a guy from UW-Parkside is good enough for that roster spot.
Shaka will eventually get it. Almost every team that has beaten MU has had portal players including Depaul, who have five of their top six players being portal players.
Quote from: Viper on January 17, 2026, 07:23:28 AMMaybe already posted, but any reason why Clark and Phillips got a DNP? Park Clark under the rim and maybe a few Clyde Drexler-esque dunks are prevented.
#FREEJOSH
Quote from: nyg on January 17, 2026, 07:53:16 AMShaka will eventually get it. Almost every team that has beaten MU has had portal players including Depaul, who have five of their top six players being portal players.
I think every team but Marquette has at least one portal player. Until maybe we get down to the real real low d1.
I too thought the game was going to played today, so I missed it. I wonder if those on Scoop were the only ones watching the game.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on January 17, 2026, 08:30:24 AMI too thought the game was going to played today, so I missed it. I wonder if those on Scoop were the only ones watching the game.
This could be partially my fault / gift. Up until yesterday morning, I had the game listed as 1/17 on the header. You're welcome?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on January 17, 2026, 08:30:24 AMI too thought the game was going to played today, so I missed it. I wonder if those on Scoop were the only ones watching the game.
Consider yourself lucky. It would have been easier to watch if we face-planted in the first half so I didn't get my hopes up for a win.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 17, 2026, 08:56:40 AMThis could be partially my fault / gift. Up until yesterday morning, I had the game listed as 1/17 on the header. You're welcome?
Thank you! But I will, of course, watch it later today because...I hate myself?
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 17, 2026, 08:56:40 AMThis could be partiallyThat was my fault / gift. Up until yesterday morning, I had the game listed as 1/17 on the header. You're welcome?
FIFY
Quote from: #UnleashMalik on January 17, 2026, 08:00:16 AMI think every team but Marquette has at least one portal player. Until maybe we get down to the real real low d1.
That is where MU is currently at. That is the real real.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 17, 2026, 08:56:40 AMThis could be partially my fault / gift. Up until yesterday morning, I had the game listed as 1/17 on the header. You're welcome?
Just imagine if it were a home game.
Quote from: #UnleashMalik on January 17, 2026, 08:00:16 AMI think every team but Marquette has at least one portal player. Until maybe we get down to the real real low d1.
We are a real real low D1 team.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on January 17, 2026, 12:11:47 PMJust imagine if it were a home game.
I don't think I have that much influence. Plenty of MU fans at wintrust yesterday, myself included.
Finally watched it. Very encouraging first half, at least on offense, same old problems on D.
DePaul just took it to us to start the second. Our overall lack of physicality was very noticeable once they started bullying us.
DO's best offensive game so far by a mile, too bad he's a mental case on D.
A little blurb in the Chicago Tribune today about DePaul and the MU game. I concur that the student section for DePaul was the best I ever saw at a game.
On Friday, one day after the news of the indictment broke, DePaul beat Marquette 80-75, its first win in the series since March 2022. That stretched the Blue Demons' home winning streak at Wintrust Arena to three games, all in the Big East. It's a small number but significant given the Blue Demons were just 4-16 in conference play last season, Holtmann's first. They are now 11-7, 3-4, with two of the conference losses to No. 2 Connecticut.
After the game, Holtmann posted on social media: "Highest student attendance in the history of Wintrust and one of the largest crowds!!! Thank you!!! First round on me at Kelly's Pub near campus. See you in 35 min!"
He kept his word. At 12:52 a.m., DePaul posted a video on social media of Holtmann sitting on a bar, announcing he would buy the first round for students and then passing around a bucket of beer.
On Monday, senior guard CJ Gunn was named Big East player of the week after he scored a career-high 31 points, including seven 3-pointers, against Marquette. Gunn is averaging 14.5 points per game on 45.3% shooting.
Holtmann buys a round of beer, and Shaka buys a round of milkshakes. ;D