I think James and Stevens can be for MU what Boyd and Blackwell are for Wisconsin.If Wisconsin had a really good front court player they could reach the Final Four. Shaka needs another good big man to take MU to another level.I like Parham and Sheek.
Getting a little nervous about hearing Sheek, Sheek. He is a frosh, and look what even talents like Oso did as a frosh. I don't want to take anything away from Sheek but an experienced big for a year would help this unit.
We have one of the best non lottery pick one and done type freshman in the country and we are a 20 loss team. You don't win with kids. Sheek will be great but the jump from high school to college is a big one for bigs. We need a roster overhaul to be competitive next year.
I honestly don't remember - when is the last time a redshirt player became an immediate impact? Wade...though different circumstances?
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 10:11:50 AMGetting a little nervous about hearing Sheek, Sheek. He is a frosh, and look what even talents like Oso did as a frosh. I don't want to take anything away from Sheek but an experienced big for a year would help this unit.
The board's hype of Sheek makes me nervous, he's going to be a 18 year old freshman and it seems people are expecting him to be Cam Boozer. O expect more production than Jesse McCollough of MSU next year, another redshirt center but not a lot more
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 10:26:28 AMI honestly don't remember - when is the last time a redshirt player became an immediate impact? Wade...though different circumstances?
Big Joe Hauser lol
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 14, 2026, 10:54:05 AMThe board's hype of Sheek makes me nervous, he's going to be a 18 year old freshman
Sounds like...
#FakeNews #Lies
ps- an vs. a
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 10:54:10 AMBig Joe Hauser lol
Hah, but he came early and sat for a semester due to injury, right?
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 11:06:25 AMHah, but he came early and sat for a semester due to injury, right?
TMI but yes. Rehabbed for spring semester after surgery. Had he not gotten injured, Wemby would be getting way less pub today.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 10:54:10 AMBig Joe Hauser lol
I remember one board moderator touting him as the best HS player ever in Wisconsin. He wasn't even the best Wisconsin HS player in his class.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 11:06:25 AMHah, but he came early and sat for a semester due to injury, right?
And Sheek came early and should be a senior in high school.
I don't think he's going to be one of the best bigs in the Big East next year. But I also don't think anyone is saying he's going to be Cameron Boozer. There is an ocean of a gap between being Cameron Boozer and being a red shirt like Caedin or Josh.
Rocky, frustration has really Sacar-ed your memory.
Quote from: tower912 on February 14, 2026, 11:24:05 AMRocky, frustration has really Sacar-ed your memory.
This is true.
1) This team does not need a "complete overhaul" to be competitive next season. 2-3 quality additions from the portal should be enough. To me, that's not an overhaul.
2) I think most everyone is excited about Sheek. But I don't recall a single person advocating for him being the starting 5 next season. I think the vast majority, myself included, are aligned that a one-year starting center should be the priority in the portal. But Sheek as the #2 center should be a nice boost compared to what we're seeing this season.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 11:41:01 AM1) This team does not need a "complete overhaul" to be competitive next season. 2-3 quality additions from the portal should be enough. To me, that's not an overhaul.
2) I think most everyone is excited about Sheek. But I don't recall a single person advocating for him being the starting 5 next season. I think the vast majority, myself included, are aligned that a one-year starting center should be the priority in the portal. But Sheek as the #2 center should be a nice boost compared to what we're seeing this season.
A 20 loss team needs a complete overhaul to compete. Otherwise you're relying on freshmen and sophomores ie same problem we have this year.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 11:44:04 AMA 20 loss team needs a complete overhaul to compete. Otherwise you're relying on freshmen and sophomores ie same problem we have this year.
Depends how the year finishes out. If we continue to play like a top 40-50 team the rest of the year like we have been for a month, no complete overhaul needed. If the play reverts to early season quality then yeah, need an overhaul.
Those early losses don't mean anything for next year
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 11:56:07 AMDepends how the year finishes out. If we continue to play like a top 40-50 team the rest of the year like we have been for a month, no complete overhaul needed. If the play reverts to early season quality then yeah, need an overhaul.
Those early losses don't mean anything for next year
We're still limping to what looks like 5-7 wins in conference. James and Stevens look good. Otherwise im not going to get excited about almost winning a few games against mediocre big east talent
These results should not be vindication for Shaka to take the majority of the returning roster into next season.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 10:21:36 AMWe have one of the best non lottery pick one and done type freshman in the country and we are a 20 loss team. You don't win with kids. Sheek will be great but the jump from high school to college is a big one for bigs. We need a roster overhaul to be competitive next year.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 11:44:04 AMA 20 loss team needs a complete overhaul to compete. Otherwise you're relying on freshmen and sophomores ie same problem we have this year.
Drama king alert. Roster overhaul to compete next year? What's your win prediction if MU brings in 2 or less transfers for next season?
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 12:06:01 PMWe're still limping to what looks like 5-7 wins in conference. James and Stevens look good. Otherwise im not going to get excited about almost winning a few games against mediocre big east talent
These results should not be vindication for Shaka to take the majority of the returning roster into next season.
I'm just a big believer that the team we have now is much different than the one we saw in the first two months of the season. We've been playing like a tournament/bubble team for a month.
If that continues, I don't think the first two months of the season mean anything. I'd be comfortable running it back (minus Tre, Sean, and Caedin).
Understand if you see it differently
Quote from: Elonsmusk on February 14, 2026, 12:15:33 PMDrama king alert. Roster overhaul to compete next year? What's your win prediction if MU brings in 2 or less transfers for next season?
We're in trouble if we only add 2 transfers. That means there is only 1 outgoing player and that's most likely jones. Which means we get another off season of Caedin Hamilton redemption hype and tre Norman defensive bulldog propaganda.
Way too much deadweight would return to be anything more than a bubble team at best.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 12:19:06 PMI'm just a big believer that the team we have now is much different than the one we saw in the first two months of the season. We've been playing like a tournament/bubble team for a month.
If that continues, I don't think the first two months of the season mean anything. I'd be comfortable running it back (minus Tre, Sean, and Caedin).
Understand if you see it differently
A bubble team whose best win is against providence and with losses to butler and DePaul? Sorry I don't think so
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 11:44:04 AMA 20 loss team needs a complete overhaul to compete. Otherwise you're relying on freshmen and sophomores ie same problem we have this year.
I'd like to see 4 more spots open this spring and have 5 to work with. That's only a 3rd of the scholarships, so I'm not sure if that qualifies as a complete overhaul but that should give us sufficient flexibility to field a more competitive team from the get go next year. Even if they only add 2 or 3 more players, having an open scholarship or 2 would be nice if an opportunity arose at a random time. Don't see the value in keeping the dead weight around another year.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 11:44:04 AMA 20 loss team needs a complete overhaul to compete. Otherwise you're relying on freshmen and sophomores ie same problem we have this year.
No, it doesn't. Adding two quality starters and a rotation guy from the portal with expected returnees and redshirts would absolutely be enough to compete next season.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 14, 2026, 12:26:10 PMI'd like to see 4 more spots open this spring and have 5 to work with. That's only a 3rd of the scholarships, so I'm not sure if that qualifies as a complete overhaul but that should give us sufficient flexibility to field a more competitive team from the get go next year. Even if they only add 2 or 3 more players, having an open scholarship or 2 would be nice if an opportunity arose at a random time. Don't see the value in keeping the dead weight around another year.
3 open spots is enough. You're not going to see that many departures to have 4-5 openings.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 12:29:15 PMNo, it doesn't. Adding two quality starters and a rotation guy from the portal with expected returnees and redshirts would absolutely be enough to compete next season.
James
Transfer
Stevens
Parham
Transfer
Transfer
Sheek
Freshmen/non contributors from this year/deadweight.
Nowhere near enough depth to be anything more than a bubble team. Unless we absolutely knock it out of the park with the transfers. We'll be better than this year but what an ATROCIOUS benchmark.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 12:23:58 PMA bubble team whose best win is against providence and with losses to butler and DePaul? Sorry I don't think so
The metrics are the metrics and we're 43rd in the country for the last month. If you want to ignore that then fine, but it doesn't make it less factual.
IF that continues for another month, that means we'll have won some road games. Maybe a home game against SJU or UConn. And finished the season .500 or better in conference in the last 12. That'd be a tournament/bubble team if you extrapolate out a full season.
The games played in November literally mean nothing for next year. The improvement since then has been clear and obvious.
Either way, we need a starting center and a solid guard/wing at minimum
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 12:37:22 PMThe metrics are the metrics and we're 43rd in the country for the last month. If you want to ignore that then fine, but it doesn't make it less factual.
IF that continues for another month, that means we'll have won some road games. Maybe a home game against SJU or UConn. And finished the season .500 or better in conference in the last 12. That'd be a tournament/bubble team if you extrapolate out a full season.
The games played in November literally mean nothing for next year. The improvement since then has been clear and obvious.
Either way, we need a starting center and a solid guard/wing at minimum
We're 3-6 in the last month lol
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 12:37:22 PMThe metrics are the metrics and we're 43rd in the country for the last month. If you want to ignore that then fine, but it doesn't make it less factual.
IF that continues for another month, that means we'll have won some road games. Maybe a home game against SJU or UConn. And finished the season .500 or better in conference in the last 12. That'd be a tournament/bubble team if you extrapolate out a full season.
The games played in November literally mean nothing for next year. The improvement since then has been clear and obvious.
Either way, we need a starting center and a solid guard/wing at minimum
And you're right ! We are playing better. Without the likes of Clark, Hamilton, Norman jones. Cut em loose and start fresh with 5 transfers.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 12:40:01 PMWe're 3-6 in the last month lol
It's just a fact that we're one of the top 50 teams in the country right now. You must accept it!
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 12:35:03 PMJames
Transfer
Stevens
Parham
Transfer
Transfer
Sheek
Freshmen/non contributors from this year/deadweight.
Nowhere near enough depth to be anything more than a bubble team. Unless we absolutely knock it out of the park with the transfers. We'll be better than this year but what an ATROCIOUS benchmark.
That rotation above is easily an NCAA tournament team. Especially when you include Owens off the bench as well as an upperclassmen option.
Silly me, I thought this thread was going to be about James/Stevens package deal to St John's.
Absolutely need a starting big from the portal. But penciling in Sheek as the backup is completely reasonable.
He's a top 60 recruit for a reason, he's been very good at the highest levels of AAU ball. This isnt another Caedin/Clark low D1 project. If Sheek was enrolling next fall, based on his resume, we would be expecting him to be ready to play. Cant be scared by the recent redshirt big experiments, Sheek is a competely different situation.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 12:40:01 PMWe're 3-6 in the last month lol
3-4, 3-3 in the last four weeks. But hey keep lying, honest discussion has no place here
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 01:12:43 PM3-4, 3-3 in the last four weeks. But hey keep lying, honest discussion has no place here
Calling 1/10-2/10 a month isn't an honest discussion?
Quote from: JTJ3 on February 14, 2026, 01:08:44 PMThat rotation above is easily an NCAA tournament team. Especially when you include Owens off the bench as well as an upperclassmen option.
Assume the core of parham, James and Steven's improves. We are replacing chase and Ben with let's imagine slightly better versions of themselves. Then we're adding one more guy coming off the bench. Otherwise it will be the same roster of one of the worst Marquette teams of all time.
How does minor roster adjustments take a horrible team to a tournament team?
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 01:12:43 PM3-4, 3-3 in the last four weeks. But hey keep lying, honest discussion has no place here
Jan 10 - feb 10 we are 3-6.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 01:12:43 PM3-4, 3-3 in the last four weeks. But hey keep lying, honest discussion has no place here
Against pretty mediocre opponents.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 01:06:30 PMIt's just a fact that we're one of the top 50 teams in the country right now. You must accept it!
lol right?!
The "but kenpom" argument is nauseating. You can say we're improving, but don't tell me a 3-6 stretch makes us a borderline tournament team
Sure, it's a month. It's not the last month, which is what I clearly referenced in my post.
And my entire point is to capture the timeline since the on court play noticeably improved. Which was after the SJU loss. 4 close road losses. 3 home wins.
Not sure why stating facts like our kenpom ranking went up 20 spots and our metrics say we're a bubble team in the last month is so upsetting to y'all. Especially when I said if it doesn't continue the next month then we need an overhaul
Quote from: The Sultan on February 14, 2026, 01:21:11 PMAgainst pretty mediocre opponents.
For sure, but I never argued otherwise.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 12:35:03 PMJames
Transfer
Stevens
Parham
Transfer
Transfer
Sheek
Freshmen/non contributors from this year/deadweight.
Nowhere near enough depth to be anything more than a bubble team. Unless we absolutely knock it out of the park with the transfers. We'll be better than this year but what an ATROCIOUS benchmark.
That would be a really, really good hypothetical starting 5.
Transfer, Sheek, Owens, Phillips and Egbuonu off the bench. Unproven, sure, but I'd bet on the talent in that group to provide enough depth.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 01:25:04 PMSure, it's a month. It's not the last month, which is what I clearly referenced in my post.
And my entire point is to capture the timeline since the on court play noticeably improved. Which was after the SJU loss. 4 close road losses. 3 home wins.
Not sure why stating facts like our kenpom ranking went up 20 spots and our metrics say we're a bubble team in the last month is so upsetting to y'all. Especially when I said if it doesn't continue the next month then we need an overhaul
It's encouraging to see them to playing better and I'm actually excited to watch the games again. But it's disingenuous to throw those stats out when we're still losing more games than we're winning against mediocre to bad teams. That is absolutely no reason to bring back a lot of this roster.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 01:27:03 PMThat would be a really, really good hypothetical starting 5.
Transfer, Sheek, Owens, Phillips and Egbuonu off the bench. Unproven, sure, but I'd bet on the talent in that group to provide enough depth.
Phillips has done nothing this year. The only reason you keep ownens at this point is to keep parham happy. Freshman. You can take the glass half full. I'll live in reality
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 01:28:14 PMIt's encouraging to see them to playing better and I'm actually excited to watch the games again. But it's disingenuous to throw those stats out when we're still losing more games than we're winning against mediocre to bad teams. That is absolutely no reason to bring back a lot of this roster.
I think this is where we disagree. In the last month we're undefeated in Q2 and Q3 games. And we have three close, competitive, road Q1 losses. That's basically what bubble teams do. And the metrics have us 43rd over that period
We're not where we need to be obviously, but the improvement has been enough to keep an open mind and let the next month play out, IMO.
If we maintain that level of play for another month, I think we can supplement the roster with a starting C and a wing.
If we don't, an overhaul is needed.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 01:25:04 PMSure, it's a month. It's not the last month, which is what I clearly referenced in my post.
And my entire point is to capture the timeline since the on court play noticeably improved. Which was after the SJU loss. 4 close road losses. 3 home wins.
But your "month" is just arbitrarily including days at the end when no games were played. That doesn't make a ton of sense to me either (shrug). I can accept the argument that 1/10 shouldn't count in the month, but it's hardly a dishonest discussion if you include it.
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 01:29:44 PMPhillips has done nothing this year. The only reason you keep ownens at this point is to keep parham happy. Freshman. You can take the glass half full. I'll live in reality
I'm well aware of what Phillips has done this year.
Remember your guy Jop scoring 2 PPG as a freshman and then being 6th man of the year the following season? Or OMax being a quality contributor after scoring 2 PPG his freshman year at Clemson?
Hate to break it to you but you're not living in reality. You're discounting any growth and focused primarily on worst-case scenarios.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 01:31:37 PMI think this is where we disagree. In the last month we're undefeated in Q2 and Q3 games. And we have three close, competitive, road Q1 losses. That's basically what bubble teams do. And the metrics have us 43rd over that period
We're not where we need to be obviously, but the improvement has been enough to keep an open mind and let the next month play out, IMO.
If we maintain that level of play for another month, I think we can supplement the roster with a starting C and a wing.
If we don't, an overhaul is needed.
Competitive losses don't count. Q1 victories do and we don't have one in any time frame that you concoct.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 01:34:22 PMI'm well aware of what Phillips has done this year.
Remember your guy Jop scoring 2 PPG as a freshman and then being 6th man of the year the following season? Or OMax being a quality contributor after scoring 2 PPG his freshman year at Clemson?
Hate to break it to you but you're not living in reality. You're discounting any growth and focused primarily on worst-case scenarios.
Jop didn't contribute because he was on a tournament team his freshman year. Same with omax. If you're not playing on this Marquette team, something is wrong.
Not saying Phillips won't eventually be a contributor, but there is nothing in his limited action on this bad team to say he should be looked to as a contributor next season.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 01:25:33 PMFor sure, but I never argued otherwise.
But that's not playing like a bubble team.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 01:33:47 PMBut your "month" is just arbitrarily including days at the end when no games were played. That doesn't make a ton of sense to me either (shrug). I can accept the argument that 1/10 shouldn't count in the month, but it's hardly a dishonest discussion if you include it.
My month is literally just taking the current date and subtracting a month. The definition of a month. It's not that deep.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 14, 2026, 01:47:40 PMBut that's not playing like a bubble team.
Yeah, I'm happy MU had the Creighton game, but that game is probably skewing the stats too much. Looking at it alone, MU is probably the best team in the country!
The beat down of a bad Butler team missing a couple starters doesn't help the stat skewing either.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 01:53:55 PMMy month is literally just taking the current date and subtracting a month. The definition of a month. It's not that deep.
That's fine, but I'm not the one who claimed someone else wasn't having an honest conversation!
I do have to admit the poster boy for Shaka having a good "3.5" years now trying to discredit the team playing better in the back half of the season is fun to watch.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 01:58:50 PMThat's fine, but I'm not the one who claimed someone else wasn't having an honest conversation!
Extending the timeframe outside the parameter is literally dishonest. But I feel like I'm turning into Sultan so I'll drop it.
Hope the run of solid play extends today.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 02:06:23 PMExtending the timeframe outside the parameter is literally dishonest.
Counting 1/11-1/13 is literally dishonest. Run your #s after today's game, and I'll give you honesty back.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:08:10 PMCounting 1/11-1/13 is literally dishonest. Run your #s after today's game, and I'll give you honesty back.
I wasn't including those dates. I started at 1/14
Quote from: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 02:10:41 PMI wasn't including those dates. I started at 1/14
Oops, I meant 2/11-2/13
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:11:24 PMOops, I meant 2/10-2/13
I get what you're saying. I disagree, but I get it.
Anyways, huge fan of Stevens and James.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 02:02:08 PMI do have to admit the poster boy for Shaka having a good "3.5" years now trying to discredit the team playing better in the back half of the season is fun to watch.
Buddy shut up. I directly asked you in a Different thread if there is a difference between the fall off last season vs the improvement this season. Stop trying to make stuff up
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 03:45:10 PMBuddy shut up. I directly asked you in a Different thread if there is a difference between the fall off last season vs the improvement this season. Stop trying to make stuff up
What am I "trying to make up?"
And this team, while improved, is way worse than last year's team. Sorry I'd take a 7 seed over a 10-23ish team. Just a personal preference from someone who doesn't look at record over calendar year for my favorite sports teams.
We are playing better. We are still losing a lot.
We are young, they should get better.
A base of Parham, James and Stevens is looking real good.
We dont need an overhaul but we do need 2 legit portal players who have to make an impact. A big and a ball handler.
Quote from: Big Papi on February 14, 2026, 03:54:48 PMWe are playing better. We are still losing a lot.
We are young, they should get better.
A base of Parham, James and Stevens is looking real good.
We dont need an overhaul but we do need 2 legit portal players who have to make an impact. A big and a ball handler.
Even just the big and any other.kind of contributor. If we don't get a big next season will be shakas last
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 01:46:24 PMJop didn't contribute because he was on a tournament team his freshman year. Same with omax. If you're not playing on this Marquette team, something is wrong.
Not saying Phillips won't eventually be a contributor, but there is nothing in his limited action on this bad team to say he should be looked to as a contributor next season.
All you do is make excuses and move the goalposts.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 04:15:52 PMAll you do is make excuses and move the goalposts.
I'm giving sensible rebuttals to your poor statements and this is how you respond. Smh
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 04:18:32 PMI'm giving sensible rebuttals to your poor statements and this is how you respond. Smh
Angry to strongly disagree that 1) you're being realistic, and 2) your responses have been sensible.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 14, 2026, 03:51:20 PMWhat am I "trying to make up?"
And this team, while improved, is way worse than last year's team. Sorry I'd take a 7 seed over a 10-23ish team. Just a personal preference from someone who doesn't look at record over calendar year for my favorite sports teams.
A 7 seed when the team was top 5-10 for half the season is a failure. It's a failure because of poor roster construction which bleeds into the next season with even worse roster construction. You're burying your head in the sand ignoring that.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 04:19:48 PMAngry to strongly disagree that 1) you're being realistic, and 2) your responses have been sensible.
Why didn't jop and omax play a ton their freshmen seasons?
Who played in front of them? What were the stakes of the season for MU and Clemson?
Why isn't Phillips playing this year? Who is in front of him? What are the stakes of this Marquette season?
Quote from: Big Papi on February 14, 2026, 03:54:48 PMWe are playing better. We are still losing a lot.
We are young, they should get better.
A base of Parham, James and Stevens is looking real good.
We dont need an overhaul but we do need 2 legit portal players who have to make an impact. A big and a ball handler.
After seeing Owens score two points for the fourth straight game, think they need someone from the portal to come off the bench too. Lot of blame to go around for this season, but the bench is pretty dire.
Quote from: Aircraftcarrier on February 13, 2026, 09:33:12 PMI think James and Stevens can be for MU what Boyd and Blackwell are for Wisconsin.If Wisconsin had a really good front court player they could reach the Final Four. Shaka needs another good big man to take MU to another level.I like Parham and Sheek.
Neither of them will be playing for MU when they are 25 years old like Boyd is now. That level of experience and physical maturity is an asset that you don't get when guys start playing when they are 18 or 19.
Quote from: Small Orange Soda on February 14, 2026, 04:32:41 PMAfter seeing Owens score two points for the fourth straight game, think they need someone from the portal to come off the bench too. Lot of blame to go around for this season, but the bench is pretty dire.
He just needs to play more apparently. What happened to that Owen's train some were shouting from the mountain tops?
Quote from: panda on February 14, 2026, 01:38:39 PMCompetitive losses don't count. Q1 victories do and we don't have one in any time frame that you concoct.
On this board "competitive losses" are moral victories. Any port in the storm, aina?
People don't seem to take into account that Michael Phillips should be in HS and has shown some nice flashes. I think he'll be very good next year. Sheek should also be in HS right now and was added to the roster late, otherwise he might be playing as well.
I have high hopes for both of them taking huge jumps next season, just not as starters. MP, Sheek, DO, Josh, and one of the shooters coming off the bench could make for a deep and dangerous team.
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on February 16, 2026, 08:53:55 AMPeople don't seem to take into account that Michael Phillips should be in HS and has shown some nice flashes. I think he'll be very good next year. Sheek should also be in HS right now and was added to the roster late, otherwise he might be playing as well.
I have high hopes for both of them taking huge jumps next season, just not as starters. MP, Sheek, DO, Josh, and one of the shooters coming off the bench could make for a deep and dangerous team.
Counting on bit guys to be "very good next year" and "taking huge jumps" almost always works out poorly.
MP is playing less, on a worse team, than Zaide played last season. Clark's minutes are very close to Caedin's. Sheek isn't playing at all.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 16, 2026, 09:19:53 AMCounting on bit guys to be "very good next year" and "taking huge jumps" almost always works out poorly.
MP is playing less, on a worse team, than Zaide played last season. Clark's minutes are very close to Caedin's. Sheek isn't playing at all.
A lot of good points, except "Sheek isn't playing at all" completely ignores the context of his very unique situation. Just like Nigel James being a backup last year is HS was a very unique situation.
Having watched some of Sheek's junior year and AAU games, I can easily see he's worlds better than Caedin and Josh. But he was as skinny as Brian Butch was in HS. Both made a wise decision to redshirt in order to gain strength, but Sheek did so with an early enrollment.
With a headstart in the weight room and a year getting acclimated to college, I expect Sheek to beat a solid backup C next year and I wouldn't be surprised if he starts by his sophomore year.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 16, 2026, 09:46:38 AMA lot of good points, except "Sheek isn't playing at all" completely ignores the context of his very unique situation. Just like Nigel James being a backup last year is HS was a very unique situation.
Having watched some of Sheek's junior year and AAU games, I can easily see he's worlds better than Caedin and Josh. But he was as skinny as Brian Butch was in HS. Both made a wise decision to redshirt in order to gain strength, but Sheek did so with an early enrollment.
With a headstart in the weight room and a year getting acclimated to college, I expect Sheek to beat a solid backup C next year and I wouldn't be surprised if he starts by his sophomore year.
Hopefully...
Wrong thread earlier
Not sure if already mentioned but Nigel James was named Big East Freshman Of The Week again
Feels like there are two truths.
1) This team was ass in the first 2.5 months of the season and that level is unacceptable at Marquette, and if repeated would result in any coach getting fired, whether Shaka, Jesus Christ, or Al McGuire.
2) The team has been much better in the past month, even if the W/L column isn't stellar we've seen the best efforts including in losses, and there are legit pieces (NJ, Stevens, Royce) to build a winner around.
Neither of these should be controversial, but if a discussion can't start with those two irrefutable truths, it probably won't get far without devolving to dishonesty and name calling.
Quote from: brewcity77 on February 16, 2026, 10:39:56 AMFeels like there are two truths.
1) This team was ass in the first 2.5 months of the season and that level is unacceptable at Marquette, and if repeated would result in any coach getting fired, whether Shaka, Jesus Christ, or Al McGuire.
2) The team has been much better in the past month, even if the W/L column isn't stellar we've seen the best efforts including in losses, and there are legit pieces (NJ, Stevens, Royce) to build a winner around.
Neither of these should be controversial, but if a discussion can't start with those two irrefutable truths, it probably won't get far without devolving to dishonesty and name calling.
Sandwiching Jesus between Shaka and Al 😂
Jesus' teams always got called for traveling on water.
Quote from: brewcity77 on February 16, 2026, 10:39:56 AMNeither of these should be controversial, but if a discussion can't start with those two irrefutable truths, it probably won't get far without devolving to dishonesty and name calling
WHAT? You're no fun.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 16, 2026, 10:41:11 AMSandwiching Jesus between Shaka and Al 😂
Jesus and Al were not fireball. Can't say that yet about Shaka.
Quote from: willie warrior on February 16, 2026, 11:57:38 AMJesus and Al were not fireball. Can't say that yet about Shaka.
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Quote from: MU82 on February 16, 2026, 10:42:38 AMJesus' teams always got called for traveling on water.
It's coming up on the 30-year anniversary of Jesus returning to the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks.
With today's rules, I sure hope Shaka and staff are checking if there is any kind of loophole for remaining college eligibility, as I believe he left Texas A&M after his junior year.
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Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 16, 2026, 12:46:44 PMIt's coming up on the 30-year anniversary of Jesus returning to the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks.
With today's rules, I sure hope Shaka and staff are checking if there is any kind of loophole for remaining college eligibility, as I believe he left Texas A&M after his junior year.
https://theonion.com/christ-returns-to-nba-1819563859/
"Kevin Willis, why hast thou forsaken me?"
Thought I'd check out this thread before the game. Very amusing. It went off topic with the first reply and never got back.
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MU players were out all night Last night.
Nigel was right next to our Son.
Unlike say Dawson Garcia for example
My impression is Milwaukee loves Nigel, Adrien, Royce and the players and Royce, Adrien, Nigel and the players love Milwaukee.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 21, 2026, 02:05:33 PMMU players were out all night Last night.
Nigel was right next to our Son.
Unlike say Dawson Garcia for example
My impression is Milwaukee loves Nigel, Adrien, Royce and the players and Royce, Adrien, Nigel and the players love Milwaukee.
They were out all night!! No wonder they can't play for 40 minutes
I thnk that for certain Shaka grabs a strting center from the portal. That is the major need. If Jones or Norman go then a reliable point guard is also a need. After that I'm pretty ggod with the roster. I thnk Philips is a keeper. Like Parham he is getting big minutes in every game and is learning a ton. He has a good frame and can shoot. Owens shows flashes and another summer to work on his game could be transformative. I realize that most everyone wants to see Hamilton leave the program but I think that is a wrong position. You can't have 15 starters, you need some experienced fodder as well. I just don't see this team as a waste, I tjhink there are some really nice players that are just too young. With a strting center from the portal I don't see much trouble winning 18 or 19 games next season and MU getting a bid.
Quote from: hawk on February 23, 2026, 05:59:27 PMI thnk that for certain Shaka grabs a strting center from the portal. That is the major need. If Jones or Norman go then a reliable point guard is also a need. After that I'm pretty ggod with the roster. I thnk Philips is a keeper. Like Parham he is getting big minutes in every game and is learning a ton. He has a good frame and can shoot. Owens shows flashes and another summer to work on his game could be transformative. I realize that most everyone wants to see Hamilton leave the program but I think that is a wrong position. You can't have 15 starters, you need some experienced fodder as well. I just don't see this team as a waste, I tjhink there are some really nice players that are just too young. With a strting center from the portal I don't see much trouble winning 18 or 19 games next season and MU getting a bid.
...and some here say a 21-5 Nova team is a fraud. I think we'll need more than that to get a bid.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 23, 2026, 06:07:19 PM...and some here say a 21-5 Nova team is a fraud. I think we'll need more than that to get a bid.
Amount of wins is not the main driver, quality of schedule and wins vs bad loses is what is mainly looked at.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 24, 2026, 07:31:26 AMAmount of wins is not the main driver, quality of schedule and wins vs bad loses is what is mainly looked at.
If the conference performs next year like they have this year, quality of schedule could be a problem. Our OOC schedule better be at least 6 P4 schools and a 9-2 record.
Does not wins determine the quality of schedule?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 24, 2026, 08:07:41 AMIf the conference performs next year like they have this year, quality of schedule could be a problem. Our OOC schedule better be at least 6 P4 schools and a 9-2 record.
Does not wins determine the quality of schedule?
"SOS" is independent, directly, of wins.
This was shared this morning from a ON3 Article regarding the transfer portal.
"An assistant coach in the Big East told ON3 there is a player within this league that is being offered $2 million to return to his current school. Another program in the conference is offering the player $4 million to transfer to their program.
This is just a single example of what is happening behind closed doors as we lead up to the portal."
There are maybe 2 or 3 guys that this could be about in our league, but the obvious one is the guy who will be starting at PG for us tonight.
I've seen multiple people say that article is from January 2025. But I dont have On3 so Im not sure.
Quote from: BE_GoldenEagle on February 24, 2026, 11:47:36 AMThis was shared this morning from a ON3 Article regarding the transfer portal.
"An assistant coach in the Big East told ON3 there is a player within this league that is being offered $2 million to return to his current school. Another program in the conference is offering the player $4 million to transfer to their program.
This is just a single example of what is happening behind closed doors as we lead up to the portal."
There are maybe 2 or 3 guys that this could be about in our league, but the obvious one is the guy who will be starting at PG for us tonight.
Got a link to the article? TIA!
Also I wouldnt believe those numbers. This is the time of year agents can try and sell anything.
Quote from: JTJ3 on February 24, 2026, 11:52:00 AMI've seen multiple people say that article is from January 2025. But I dont have On3 so Im not sure.
I tried doing a Google search for it earlier but AI says it is most likely from a subscription-required ON3 article.
Quote from: MUbiz on February 24, 2026, 11:53:00 AMGot a link to the article? TIA!
I believe it will likely be this one, but I am not subscribed to know for sure.
https://www.on3.com/news/inside-college-basketballs-transfer-portal-roster-moves-that-started-months-ago/
The good news is it can't be Nigel James, unless Gold, Chase, Sean Jones, Owens, Caedin, Tre, and Joshua Clark are all making $2MM+. Or at least that's what the narrative on Scoop is, that Marquette will not negotiate and pay players a set salary based on years in the program. So if it's Nigel, then everyone on Marquette's roster outside of the freshman would be getting $2MM or more.
Maybe we can compete with the blue bloods in NIL money after all!
And hot damn Zaide walking away from over $2MM (since he was in year 3 here, it had to be more than what second year guys are being offered). Crazy!
Quote from: wadesworld on February 24, 2026, 12:00:35 PMthat's what the narrative on Scoop is
That's not at all the narrative on Scoop. But hey, you do you.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 12:03:02 PMThat's not at all the narrative on Scoop. But hey, you do you.
I seem to remember a narrative in Kolek and Oso's senior year about no agents, and everyones paid the same. Pretty much tracks to what Wades just said.
Quote from: JTJ3 on February 24, 2026, 11:54:05 AMAlso I wouldnt believe those numbers. This is the time of year agents can try and sell anything.
What? C'mon! I heard the offer was $10 million.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 12:03:02 PMThat's not at all the narrative on Scoop. But hey, you do you.
It's not? It's been a huge talking point since the staff (publicly) stated that they'd be going into the transfer portal and changing how they're building their roster.
Quote from: #UnleashJosh on February 24, 2026, 12:06:59 PMI seem to remember a narrative in Kolek and Oso's senior year about no agents, and everyones paid the same. Pretty much tracks to what Wades just said.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 24, 2026, 12:09:01 PMIt's not? It's been a huge talking point since the staff (publicly) stated that they'd be going into the transfer portal and changing how they're building their roster.
Are you guys kidding me? Everyone knew for sure Kolek was getting more. Maybe you guys are just reading what you want to? See here: https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=67674.msg1794318#msg1794318
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 12:11:12 PMAre you guys kidding me? Everyone knew for sure Kolek was getting more. Maybe you guys are just reading what you want to? See here: https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=67674.msg1794318#msg1794318
The narrative existed Rocky. No one said myself or Wades believed it.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 12:11:12 PMAre you guys kidding me? Everyone knew for sure Kolek was getting more. Maybe you guys are just reading what you want to? See here: https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=67674.msg1794318#msg1794318
There is a reason Kolek did those law commercials, Kam did the orange soda commercials, and Oso had the food truck. That was additional NIL revenue above what the collective pay was.
Duke did not pay Cooper Flagg all that money he got directly - but Duke had the connections to get Cooper Flagg ATT commercials and other endorsements.
Quote from: #UnleashJosh on February 24, 2026, 12:15:14 PMThe narrative existed Rocky. No one said myself or Wades believed it.
Hah, well it is a narrative, but not THE narrative. Shaka quitting after this year...everyone but James, Stevens, and Parham leaving are narratives too. lol
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 12:18:23 PMHah, well it is a narrative, but not THE narrative. Shaka quitting after this year...everyone but James, Stevens, and Parham leaving are narratives too. lol
Fair point.
Quote from: MUbiz on February 24, 2026, 12:17:36 PMThere is a reason Kolek did those law commercials, Kam did the orange soda commercials, and Oso had the food truck. That was additional NIL revenue above what the collective pay was.
Duke did not pay Cooper Flagg all that money he got directly - but Duke had the connections to get Cooper Flagg ATT commercials and other endorsements.
So you're claiming Duke violated rules? hmmm
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 24, 2026, 12:43:41 PMSo you're claiming Duke violated rules? hmmm
What rules are there actually if they can't be enforced? The NCAA is powerless, and they know it.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 12:18:23 PMHah, well it is a narrative, but not THE narrative. Shaka quitting after this year...everyone but James, Stevens, and Parham leaving are narratives too. lol
Many posters here think everyone in the same class get the same $, sort of like elections are rigged narrative
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 22, 2026, 07:33:30 PMThey were out all night!! No wonder they can't play for 40 minutes
Agree just providing the Scoop at Hanging at The Al. However have heard Jordan would stay out late Game nights and granted it was football but Max McGee won a Super Bowl staying out all night. Have witnessed the 49ers staying out late and winning and the 49ers won 5 Super Bowls.
Is MUMike HermanCain re-reincarnate? Guy is everywhere with everyone.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 24, 2026, 03:57:41 PMIs MUMike HermanCain re-reincarnate? Guy is everywhere with everyone.
Am real life Jason Bourne reincarnate. Have been in Gun fights chrome bar fights and knife fights. Have made Jason Bourne look like a sissy many times.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 24, 2026, 04:15:02 PMAm real life Jason Bourne reincarnate. Have been in Gun fights chrome bar fights and knife fights. Have made Jason Bourne look like a sissy many times.
Ah, so it's keefe.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 24, 2026, 04:15:02 PMAm real life Jason Bourne reincarnate. Have been in Gun fights chrome bar fights and knife fights. Have made Jason Bourne look like a sissy many times.
You may think you know me. Was very lucky.
But no big deal it is just a part of me 😉
Quote from: wadesworld on February 24, 2026, 04:16:01 PMAh, so it's keefe.
No way keefe would quote himself so much. He'd create 2 or 3 more identities to prop up the one he liked the best.
Quote from: BE_GoldenEagle on February 24, 2026, 11:47:36 AMThis was shared this morning from a ON3 Article regarding the transfer portal.
"An assistant coach in the Big East told ON3 there is a player within this league that is being offered $2 million to return to his current school. Another program in the conference is offering the player $4 million to transfer to their program.
This is just a single example of what is happening behind closed doors as we lead up to the portal."
There are maybe 2 or 3 guys that this could be about in our league, but the obvious one is the guy who will be starting at PG for us tonight.
I'd like to get back to this (because it's interesting to me). It seems obvious Pitino (Sr) would be the poacher. Freshman potential to be paid/poached: Acaden Lewis, Najai Hines, Jamier Jones, Nigel James Jr., even Stefan Vaaks
But maybe I'm wrong and Shaka is trying to get Najai Hines and Stefan Vaaks. :)
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 05:21:30 PMI'd like to get back to this (because it's interesting to me). It seems obvious Pitino (Sr) would be the poacher. Freshman potential to be paid/poached: Acaden Lewis, Najai Hines, Jamier Jones, Nigel James Jr., even Stefan Vaaks
But maybe I'm wrong and Shaka is trying to get Najai Hines and Stefan Vaaks. :)
Could definitely see Willard playing that game.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 24, 2026, 05:54:06 PMCould definitely see Willard playing that game.
Agree, but I'm not really sure he's got that kind of money to throw around. And assuming he can keep Acaden out the NBA, he doesn't need James.
(Also, I'm not saying any of those schools can pay $2MM, but if I were those players agent, I would certainly claim that's the going offer)
Quote from: MUbiz on February 24, 2026, 12:17:36 PMThere is a reason Kolek did those law commercials, Kam did the orange soda commercials, and Oso had the food truck. That was additional NIL revenue above what the collective pay was.
Duke did not pay Cooper Flagg all that money he got directly - but Duke had the connections to get Cooper Flagg ATT commercials and other endorsements.
Bingo.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 25, 2026, 03:09:27 PMBingo.
Would it be so hard to get a superstar center and get him a Camping World commercial from Lemonis?
They could have him "camping in the paint" blocking shots.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 25, 2026, 03:19:10 PMWould it be so hard to get a superstar center and get him a Camping World commercial from Lemonis?
They could have him "camping in the paint" blocking shots.
You're assuming he'd be interested.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 25, 2026, 03:22:44 PMYou're assuming he'd be interested.
He loves his alma mater, ACU ("A Catholic University")!
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 05:21:30 PMBut maybe I'm wrong and Shaka is trying to get Najai Hines and Stefan Vaaks. :)
Look at me. We are the poacher now.
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Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 05:21:30 PMI'd like to get back to this (because it's interesting to me). It seems obvious Pitino (Sr) would be the poacher. Freshman potential to be paid/poached: Acaden Lewis, Najai Hines, Jamier Jones, Nigel James Jr., even Stefan Vaaks
But maybe I'm wrong and Shaka is trying to get Najai Hines and Stefan Vaaks. :)
Shaka strikes me as a guy that does it the natural way. As someone mentioned on here before, he seems more anti-Vaaks to me.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 25, 2026, 06:20:02 PMShaka strikes me as a guy that does it the natural way. As someone mentioned on here before, he seems more anti-Vaaks to me.
Shaka strikes you as a lot of things, apparently. Grudge guy for sure.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 05:21:30 PMI'd like to get back to this (because it's interesting to me). It seems obvious Pitino (Sr) would be the poacher. Freshman potential to be paid/poached: Acaden Lewis, Najai Hines, Jamier Jones, Nigel James Jr., even Stefan Vaaks
But maybe I'm wrong and Shaka is trying to get Najai Hines and Stefan Vaaks. :)
I saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.
Guards: James, Stevens, Portal, Walker, Norman, Johnston (redshirt).
Forwards: Parham, Owens, Egbuonu, Militec, Phillips (redshirt).
Centers: Portal, Pearson, Clark, Hamilton.
It was interesting hearing Tre Norman a few weeks ago on Shaka's radio show talking up Nash Walker. He compared his passing skills to Tyler Kolek, so he's obviously more than a great shooter. Via the portal a quick post defender who blocks shots and rebounds, plus a great scoring wing and Marquette is back in the tournament for the next three seasons at least.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 25, 2026, 08:22:10 PMI saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.
If the quote is accurate, it's definitely the Johnnie's.
If Marquette loses James to STJ, I am officially done with all of college basketball.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 25, 2026, 08:22:10 PMI saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 25, 2026, 03:19:10 PMWould it be so hard to get a superstar center and get him a Camping World commercial from Lemonis?
They could have him "camping in the paint" blocking shots.
Lemonis isn't the ceo anymore. Max Wagner is. Lemonis still is a special adviser though.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 25, 2026, 09:23:11 PMIf Marquette loses James to STJ, I am officially done with all of college basketball.
That would be tough to take.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 25, 2026, 09:23:11 PMIf Marquette loses James to STJ, I am officially done with all of college basketball.
Why? Don't we also want really good players to join us?
Gotta give them a reason to stay and give them a reason to want to be here.
St. Johns has done that lately, Marquette has not. If Nigel stays, we are going to be an attractive destination for someone else's star.
Nigel's not leaving
Quote from: BM1090 on February 25, 2026, 11:42:44 PMNigel's not leaving
Agree. If Shaka's back (and he will be), Nigel's back, too.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 25, 2026, 08:22:10 PMI saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.
Who could the team be? Nova? PC and CU are probably losing/firing coaches and UConn (according to Dan Hurley) doesn't tamper. UConn doesn't need a PG as Demery has eligibility. No one else could afford 4M.
Lewis from Nova going to NBA and they going after James? Also, Willard is a snake.
Quote from: MUbiz on February 26, 2026, 12:41:55 AMWho could the team be? Nova? PC and CU are probably losing/firing coaches and UConn (according to Dan Hurley) doesn't tamper. UConn doesn't need a PG as Demery has eligibility. No one else could afford 4M.
Lewis from Nova going to NBA and they going after James? Also, Willard is a snake.
I could see Nova. But I am more skeptical that number is legit, more an agent trying to set a market.
Quote from: MUbiz on February 26, 2026, 12:41:55 AMWho could the team be? Nova? PC and CU are probably losing/firing coaches and UConn (according to Dan Hurley) doesn't tamper. UConn doesn't need a PG as Demery has eligibility. No one else could afford 4M.
Lewis from Nova going to NBA and they going after James? Also, Willard is a snake.
I've seen a couple Scoopers talk about Acaden Lewis going to the NBA, but not a single mock draft or big board mentions him.
People can go ahead and drop that speculation.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 26, 2026, 06:26:37 AMI've seen a couple Scoopers talk about Acaden Lewis going to the NBA, but not a single mock draft or big board mentions him.
People can go ahead and drop that speculation.
100% with you here - he needs at least another year to develop. I also have not seen any draft boards with Lewis on it for 2026 draft.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 26, 2026, 05:16:35 AMI could see Nova. But I am more skeptical that number is legit, more an agent trying to set a market.
Do we know if Nigel has an agent?
Quote from: MUbiz on February 26, 2026, 10:15:56 AMDo we know if Nigel has an agent?
No idea, but it wouldn't be surprising if he did.
That said, it doesn't even need to be his agent saying that. These guys will put numbers out in public with no sources to provide leverage their own clients. "Word is another freshmen PG in the conference is getting $4 million, and my guy is just as good, so...."
With nothing regulating them, NIL agents at the top of the heap when it comes to being the sleaziest.
Did you actually read what I wrote?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 25, 2026, 11:26:23 PMWhy? Don't we also want really good players to join us?
Gotta give them a reason to stay and give them a reason to want to be here.
St. Johns has done that lately, Marquette has not. If Nigel stays, we are going to be an attractive destination for someone else's star.
Probably can't read too much into this, but it is still positive to see.
Quote from: BE_GoldenEagle on March 05, 2026, 11:30:54 AMProbably can't read too much into this, but it is still positive to see.
Who is Missy Zahn?
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2026, 11:37:59 AMWho is Missy Zahn?
I'm not sure, but if you look a bit higher towards the top.
Quote from: BE_GoldenEagle on March 05, 2026, 11:38:30 AMI'm not sure, but if you look a bit higher towards the top.
Ah got it, thanks.
Whenever he's been interviewed, Nigel has poured out his soul about how much he loves playing for Shaka and loves being at Marquette. One need not read between the lines; one need only read (and hear) the lines themselves. Nigel's not going anywhere.
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2026, 12:27:29 PMWhenever he's been interviewed, Nigel has poured out his soul about how much he loves playing for Shaka and loves being at Marquette. One need not read between the lines; one need only read (and hear) the lines themselves. Nigel's not going anywhere.
Just like when Justin said he was coming back!
Quote from: BE_GoldenEagle on March 05, 2026, 11:38:30 AMI'm not sure, but if you look a bit higher towards the top.
But who is Nigel James Sr.?
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 05, 2026, 12:44:21 PMJust like when Justin said he was coming back!
Justin never expressed the kind of feelings toward Marquette and Shaka that Nigel repeatedly has. And you know that.
BTW, congrats on your Marquette 6+ conference wins bets. I would have bet the same way you did. It was nip-and-tuck there, but our heroes did it for you. How much did you win from our fellow Scoopers?
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2026, 12:27:29 PMWhenever he's been interviewed, Nigel has poured out his soul about how much he loves playing for Shaka and loves being at Marquette. One need not read between the lines; one need only read (and hear) the lines themselves. Nigel's not going anywhere.
Not every player is going to cut & run after a tough season.
RGV has obviously been an easy target during this season but there's something to be said that the types of kids and families Shaka recruits won't be the type to bail because of some adversity.
In fact, I see those types of kids wanting to take ownership in leading Marquette back to the level it should be at.
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2026, 01:26:31 PMJustin never expressed the kind of feelings toward Marquette and Shaka that Nigel repeatedly has. And you know that.
BTW, congrats on your Marquette 6+ conference wins bets. I would have bet the same way you did. It was nip-and-tuck there, but our heroes did it for you. How much did you win from our fellow Scoopers?
Thanks - yes, got very tight. I won a nice sum of money -- the main bettor, I'm pleased to say, paid up right away - stand up guy.
Super excited about Stevens. Nigel deservedly gets the most attention but AS is so ahead of schedule in terms of poise and contribution levels for a freshman.
He's a capable shooter and will add more to his toolkit over the next couple years. Stevie is an obvious comp and I do believe he will contribute in similar ways, perhaps even to a higher degree.
Stevens is shooting 42% from 3 in Big East play.
If we're being true to COLE, shall we discuss how they were more BEast-ready than most frosh, and therefore the FR to SO boost will be muted for them?
How great would it be for them to stay four years, with great success in years 2-4 with the help of transfers, but them as the locker room leaders and faces of the program? #Dreams
Those two together for even 3 years will be a special thing
Does anyone recall seeing a picture of Nigel as a young kid wearing a Marquette shirt?
For some reason I thought Shaka mentioned something at one of his radio shows that there is a photo of Nigel as a young kid wearing Marquette gear. And then I thought somebody posted it somewhere, but I cannot for the life of me remember where.
Or maybe I'm imagining it. Lol. Just curious if that rings a bell for anyone else.
Quote from: BE_GoldenEagle on March 10, 2026, 10:14:10 PMDoes anyone recall seeing a picture of Nigel as a young kid wearing a Marquette shirt?
For some reason I thought Shaka mentioned something at one of his radio shows that there is a photo of Nigel as a young kid wearing Marquette gear. And then I thought somebody posted it somewhere, but I cannot for the life of me remember where.
Or maybe I'm imagining it. Lol. Just curious if that rings a bell for anyone else.
Yes they talked about it.......might have showed it on TV but not sure.
Quote from: MuMark on March 10, 2026, 10:28:08 PMYes they talked about it.......might have showed it on TV but not sure.
Thank you for confirming. I have been looking for a while now with no luck finding where I might have seen that, and thought maybe I was going crazy 🤣