Take out this team and their asshead coach. We can do this. Come out on 🔥, get Zuby in foul trouble, and then attack with confidence.
For the out-of-towners, it's not looking good with the UConn game still going on.
Trutv has a game on already, so we'll be missing some early action
Quote from: marqfan22 on February 18, 2026, 07:55:53 PMFor the out-of-towners, it's not looking good with the UConn game still going on.
Trutv has a game on already, so we'll be missing some early action
Yes. Very upsetting.
TV networks allocating only two hours for college basketball games is so stupid. They almost always go longer, but the networks never learn or change.
We still have one minute on the warm up clock. National athem and starting lineups.
Tip will be around 8:10
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on February 18, 2026, 08:00:52 PMWe still have one minute on the warm up clock. National athem and starting lineups.
Tip will be around 8:10
Ty
But, I absolutely love the coverage on TNT. I think it's the best. They really do a lot of post game back in the studio, which is awesome.
Quote from: marqfan22 on February 18, 2026, 08:07:43 PMBut, I absolutely love the coverage on TNT. I think it's the best. They really do a lot of post game back in the studio, which is awesome.
Yes. Lefkoe seems to do a good job. He was pretty solid at the French Open as well.
The fouls NCAA refs call at the end of games, specifically on drives from the team down 8-15 points, in absolutely infuriating.
This is obnoxious.
What is HLN???
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:12:19 PMThe fouls NCAA refs call at the end of games, specifically on drives from the team down 8-15 points, in absolutely infuriating.
That's for the UConn fans who are still hanging around
What they should do on TNT is say "we wil keep you updated" and immediately switch to the MU game.
Hurley is fking fouling down 7 with 12 secs left???? You have gotta be shiiiitting me!
They're showing handshakes!!!! WTF!!
WTF are they doing????
Now they're just fooking with me.
Enough. This is absolutely ridiculous.
I have no idea what HLN is.
Watching the handshake line has put me over the edge.
Will they show us them taking showers??? Fking absurd.
Getting hammered on the the offensive glass early!
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on February 18, 2026, 08:20:29 PMHeadline News.
I predicted 15-20 mins. It wound up being 21 mins and counting with 1:04 left in the game.
Almost 6 minutes in and I've yet to see a play.
Caedin putting in some work early
Caedin surprisingly good minute there. Couple of deflections.
TNTis the worst for college basketball. Even though the game started, it's almost 10 minutes before they bothered to go to the game.
I may have to write a letter to TNT.
Good power move from RP.
Bad help D there from Damarius.
Let's go now.
Overdribbling. And it's leading to careless turns. Pass the basketball.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:23:48 PMI may have to write a letter to TNT.
I'm watching on MAX.
DO running a break usually turns out bad.
What on earth was that from Chase?
Caedin!
How did Chase not see DO under the basket!?! SMH
Good fking grief. Value the basketball.
This could get ugly.
Wow. Tre.
Is the channel stopping and going for others? Might be my Comcast. Ugh
Benny! LFG!
Is Tre Norman better than Chase Ross?
Chase can't turn a corner and get by anybody like Tre just did.
Quote from: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 08:38:19 PMIs the channel stopping and going for others? Might be my Comcast. Ugh
I'm not having that problem.
The Chase Ross experience is absolutely excruciating at this point. He does almost nothing right on either end and he is an absolute dead end for the offense. He is genuinely terrible. He should be getting 20 mins per game
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 08:38:36 PMIs Tre Norman better than Chase Ross?
Chase can't turn a corner and get by anybody like Tre just did.
I don't know what to think on that one.
Quote from: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 08:38:19 PMIs the channel stopping and going for others? Might be my Comcast. Ugh
I'm fine on MAX.
Ben with the
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Good minutes from Gold.
Wasn't a foul on Royce! Not even close!
Way too much one on one ball.
Caedin Hamilton on the perimeter, passing to Tre Norman on the perimeter 😂
Weird lineups tonight.
Was happy with our BOOB play but just gave one back.
Ross could have passed that.
Why are we pressing?
Ty, Bryce Hopkins.
Pass the ball!! Fk.
Parham has developed so well... he is fun to watch
Great. Liotop is killing us.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:21:03 PMWill they show us them taking showers??? Fking absurd.
I thought i was the only one. I completely lost it. Turned the TV off.
Zuby is soft. Letting Nigel throw him around like that.
Quote from: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 08:51:56 PMParham has developed so well... he is fun to watch
He needs to get some help. Our frosh need to get going.
DO WE NOT GO TO THE MONITOR FOR HOOK AND HOLDS ANYMORE!?!
MU's defense really blows. The deeper Shaka goes on the bench, the weaker the D gets. Just brutal to watch.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 08:58:51 PMMU's defense really blows. The deeper Shaka goes on the bench, the weaker the D gets. Just brutal to watch.
Ross is very clearly not trying.
Brutal few minutes.
Ben got pushed around pretty good on that FT. :P
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Clark not on bench
What's the deal there?
Nigel needs to move the basketball. I realize trusting certain teammates is difficult, but going one on 3 vs St.J. isn't gonna work.
We desperately need shot makers. The offense is so stale.
NJ and RP are really good but they need some help
Stevens is a nice frosh, but can not get a shot tonight, why slow release, zero mid range game, not quick enough, hope Walker will help next year. MU has no bench scoring either, that has to be rectified.
St.J killing us from 3 wasn't exactly predictable.
Our offense can't solely be dependent on Nigel & Royce going one on one.
Great tip but I cannot believe Chase didn't give that up.
Nice to see a mid range jumper from an MU player, Nigel!
Damn. Stevens needs to lace that one.
Wow. Incredible drive and finish from Nigel.
Caedin enters the game. RP with 3.
How was that not a foul?
Nice hard playing. James is amazing. He is so fast and in every play.
Quote from: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 09:32:49 PMNice hard playing. James is amazing. He is so fast and in every play.
I just don't think it's sustainable for him and RP going the on one.
Nice!!! Let's go now!
Caedin's best game by far
Edit: should have kept my mouth shut
Really dumb foul by Caedin.
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That's quite the lineup we have out there.
Terrific dime and cut there!
Nigel has elite quicks.
OMG!!!
Wow, amazing hoop!
Fellas we got the next historic MU great
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That was one of the most electric finishes I've ever seen.
F'ing nasty
Incroyable!!
I've been pretty down on the team this season but this second half they are playing some inspired ball. Fun to watch!
Caedin needs to get that reb.
I'll say one thing: Norman is playing hard.
Gotta refocus.
Lol
Needed a t-o sooner.
Owens gets that rebound or even goes for that rebound Marquette up 6 it is a different game
Wow things change fast..... lost focus
Nigel can't win by himself and he's exerting a lot of energy. We need multiple guys contributing to get this done.
Need some threes to keep them honest and not pack the lane
Nigel has to learn how to handle success. He does incredible stuff and has great stretches, but often follows it with overconfidence, turnovers, and general ball-hogging behavior.
Pass the ball Chase!
Why the F would Ross take that shot?
Gotta get RP involved down the stretch.
If Nigel consistently hits that 10 foot pull up next year he's unguardable
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:23:17 PMOur offense can't solely be dependent on Nigel & Royce going one on one.
ISO offense while four guys hope they get open (they never do) by standing around isn't working and hasn't worked.
Unfortunately we can't seem to finish halves
Some really good stretches but then we lose focus
Quote from: rccola42 on February 18, 2026, 09:51:08 PMNigel has to learn how to handle success. He does incredible stuff and has great stretches, but often follows it with overconfidence, turnovers, and general ball-hogging behavior.
Yeah can tell he just gets amped up. Very confident that will improve as he gets older
MU is not mentally tough at the end of games. They hero ball offense and try to make showy plays on D. They need to start recruiting some players with better basketball IQs. Ross is a poster boy for bad decisions.
Quote from: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 09:56:10 PMIf Nigel consistently hits that 10 foot pull up next year he's unguardable
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He can make that shot. But he'll be even more unguardable with better guys around him.
It's almost impossible to overstate just how little Chase gives us offensively. Grinds every single movement to a halt while accomplishing nothing. Senior guard with an elite body but just hasn't bothered across 4 years to learn how to dribble with his right hand, turn a corner, or make any sort of quick decision. Maddening. This offense is so much better and easier to watch with him off the floor
Wow.
Shot selection matters down the stretch.
Please no more circus shots. Team sport
2 good looks from RP. Unfortunate results.
Game had some fun moments. We better keep James for next year. Unfortunately looks like inevitable will halpen, this team just can't finish
There's just a massive talent discrepancy that's almost impossible to overcome. I admire the fight that the guys continue to put up despite being outmatched.
Not over yet but wow we could have had this game. Missed 6 trips in a row.
Let's Go Marquette!
Quote from: basedcringeMU on February 18, 2026, 09:57:54 PMIt's almost impossible to overstate just how little Chase gives us offensively. Grinds every single movement to a halt while accomplishing nothing. Senior guard with an elite body but just hasn't bothered across 4 years to learn how to dribble with his right hand, turn a corner, or make any sort of quick decision. Maddening. This offense is so much better and easier to watch with him off the floor
And no jumper. If he had a midrange game, he would have been reall good
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 10:05:06 PMAnd no jumper. If he had a midrange game, he would have been reall good
He can't have a midrange game with our staff's (now poor) philosophy of 3s or at the basket...has made us easier to defend.
Ughh.
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 10:05:06 PMAnd no jumper. If he had a midrange game, he would have been reall good
This program has had a maniacle aversion to any type of midrange shot for 4 years. How would Chase develop that part of his game?
Too much pressure only only a couple of guys for MU. Need a team threat and we do t have it
The Sean conversation is silly.
The difference in mental and physical toughness between these two teams is striking.
Quote from: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:09:36 PMToo much pressure only only a couple of guys for MU. Need a team threat and we do t have it
As I wrote, Nigel going alone vs a top team just isn't sustainable.
Still not over.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:10:15 PMThe Sean conversation is silly.
"they need one more"
ONE.... TRY FOUR OR FIVE
One team's old players are Zuby and Hopkins. The other team has Ross and Gold. There's not really anything else that matters to discuss.
Chase's excellent value as a fourth-option slasher for 3 years, devolving into this version of a player who won't even attempt to beat one backpedaling defender on a fast break, is unreal. An Adrian Stevens who has not scored all game then goes on to take initiative while he hides in the corner when we need an urgent bucket. Just horrible
Stevens has a ton of potential as a shot maker if he can get better at creating those little spaces to get his shot up.
8 straight possessions without a basket
Late minutes fade again
The offensive concepts are completely covered. The constant jumping to pass makes me nauseous. Some poor coaching.
Also... Sean Jones has been worse than Tre Norman at every point.
Ouch. Thought that was gonna be an and one.
Still have a pulse!
Off the ball movement. Better results than constant iso ball
FT matta. Damn
Quote from: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:12:09 PM"they need one more"
ONE.... TRY FOUR OR FIVE
Brian Anderson I believe said with Sean an "electric backcourt" ? He needs to do better.
The tean plays hard. The talent is lacking. But they try hard.
That Chase miss is a microcosm of our season.
Ross 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Giving the ball to Ross is quite a decision. Can thank him for his years of service while also noting that he's terrible.
Nice try, guys. You can fault the execution but you can't fault the effort.
Why would you have Ross as the guy with the ball he has not made a clutch play all season so unnatural carnal knowledgeing dumb
Ugh. 9-18. Ugh
Quote from: rccola42 on February 18, 2026, 10:21:24 PMGiving the ball to Ross is quite a decision. Can thank him for his years of service while also noting that he's terrible.
I'm astounded that was Shaka's decision after a t-o, down 4, 21 secs.
Has Ross made a basket with under a minute to go in any game this season?
Too many desperate shots under the rim
I'd be surprised if St. John's made it to the second weekend. They aren't very impressive.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 18, 2026, 10:22:19 PMHas Ross made a basket with under a minute to go in any game this season?
By my count, no. Unless it was a FT.
Quote from: Biggie Clausen on February 18, 2026, 10:24:06 PMI'd be surprised if St. John's made it to the second weekend. They aren't very impressive.
Agreed.
Quote from: warriors141 on February 18, 2026, 10:21:44 PMWhy would you have Ross as the guy with the ball he has not made a clutch play all season so unnatural carnal knowledgeing dumb
Was thinking parham would have been the guy. But..... ugh
We need to run a lot more 2 man game with Nigel and RP.
Too much chaos on offense and lack of discipline on defense. Questionable coaching.
Too little mental and physical toughness on this roster.
Good effort just too little intelligent effort.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 18, 2026, 10:22:19 PMHas Ross made a basket with under a minute to go in any game this season?
Ya, he dunked on his birthday up like 47 on Butler with 12 seconds left.
Road teams 4-0 in Big East play tonight. And we still have zero road wins
Quote from: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 10:26:22 PMToo much chaos on offense and lack of discipline on defense. Questionable coaching.
Too little mental and physical toughness on this roster.
Good effort just too little intelligent effort.
Think it's more of a talent issue than toughness. They hung in there pretty well with a very physical team. Didn't get destroyed on the boards. They just have older, experienced players who are stars. Our older, experienced players wouldn't be on the court if we had better options.
I love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.
I'm not saying we would have won, but the key stretch was after Nigel's ridiculous up & under. Shot selection and valuing possessions are vital in tight games.
Quote from: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:32:04 PMI love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.
That's not exactly true.
Quote from: rccola42 on February 18, 2026, 10:29:06 PMThink it's more of a talent issue than toughness. They hung in there pretty well with a very physical team. Didn't get destroyed on the boards. They just have older, experienced players who are stars. Our older, experienced players wouldn't be on the court if we had better options.
Difference in physical strength isn't just talent or age. MU has too many slight players and SJU took control with strength when it mattered. MU needs some BE bodies.
Once again, frustrating loss but nothing worth getting upset over.
Foul trouble for Royce was a killer in the 2nd half.
Get the 6 point lead and TO, TO, blocked shot, horrible shot attempt.
Chase is 6/23 from the field the last 3 games.
Quote from: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:32:04 PMI love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.
This is objectively and obviously wrong.
Quote from: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:32:04 PMI love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.
He's still our best defender. Maybe not man to man but he's definitely the most disruptive.
But he's at best our third best offensive player
Quote from: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 10:39:06 PMHe's still our best defender. Maybe not man to man but he's definitely the most disruptive.
But he's at best our third best offensive player
I'm not sure on both of your points. Getting the most steals doesn't necessarily mean you'rs the best defender.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:40:39 PMI'm not sure on both of your points. Getting the most steals doesn't necessarily mean you'rs the best defender.
How about the team playing its best defense when you are on the court?
I don't think it's even accurate to call Chase our 3rd best scorer. Stevens despite his recent duds has been much more efficient
Does anyone think the offense Shaka runs is not fitting the type of players he has?
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 10:47:37 PMDoes anyone think the offense Shaka runs is not fitting the type of players he has?
I think he needs to scrap the 3s and at the basket only. Pitino ran a number of plays that created some easy midrange shots.
Seems we've become easier to guard by never taking quality midrange shots. Nigel of course took a few tonight and knocked them down - I'd argue easier shots than many of his at the basket shot quality attempts.
Quote from: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:41:33 PMHow about the team playing its best defense when you are on the court?
I guess that's fair and our other perimeter players are probably worse. But during critical junctures in the game he's been pretty awful frankly.
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 10:47:37 PMDoes anyone think the offense Shaka runs is not fitting the type of players he has?
We're not really running an offense as far as I can tell.
Caedin 1 rebound in 13 minutes. Not sure why Caedin was in Marquette up 6. Saint John's misses a shot and Caedin feebly does not get the rebound. Ugh
Quote from: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:21:54 PMUgh. 9-18. Ugh
Agree officially equal to the most Marquette loses of any team since the 1964-1965 team. We have been season ticket holders of at least 4 seats for almost 60 years and front row for over 20 years and we plan on continuing our support. Marquette will be Back next year and Better Guarantee.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 18, 2026, 11:16:41 PMCaedin 1 rebound in 13 minutes. Not sure why Caedin was in Marquette up 6. Saint John's misses a shot and Caedin feebly does not get the rebound. Ugh
Caedin obviously in because Royce had the 3 fouls and Ben needed a rest with his bad ankle. Honestly think they would be better off playing small ball in that case as Caedin is just over his head. Can't rebound, can't score and a rather lost often on defense. Like playing 4 on 5 with him in game.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on February 18, 2026, 08:00:52 PMWe still have one minute on the warm up clock. National athem and starting lineups.
Tip will be around 8:10
This is the case every single game, which is the second of two games scheduled two hours apart. Maybe it's more noticeable when you attend the games but if some people would just learn that this is the way it is it would save you some aggravation.
Quote from: warriors141 on February 18, 2026, 10:21:44 PMWhy would you have Ross as the guy with the ball he has not made a clutch play all season so unnatural carnal knowledgeing dumb
Maybe because the opponent's plan is to smother James to prevent him from racing downcourt to the basket?
I just scanned the thread and didn't see any mention of this except for an observation that Clark was not on the bench.
On the way to the game, my daughter (who spends a lot more time on social media than I do) said that there was some chatter citing one of the team managers that several players have been sick the last couple of days. The only name she mentioned was Stevens.
After the game, Shaka said that the team hadn't been able to practice much because of illnesses and mentioned that that was why Clark was not on the bench.
Based on performances and minutes played, I wouldn't doubt that Stevens was not at full strength, and that Phillips may also have been affected.
Quote from: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:32:04 PMI love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.
I don't think I believe that anymore. I know he doesn't have Ross' efficiency, but I trust Tre (slightly) more on defense and his usage is low so his offensive deficiencies hurt us less than Chase's do. We might be better off if Tre got all Chase's minutes.
Feels somewhat insane to say, but the more I watch Chase fade in and out of games and make mistakes down the stretch, and the more I watch Tre play his role and effectively pick his few spots per game, the more I think it's the rational move.
Quote from: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:21:54 PMUgh. 9-18. Ugh
Wait. This can't be true. The worst record in 60 years? Shirley, you are joking. What? It is true. Thank you Shaka Kahn. We truly are a low major and the doormat of the BEast.
Al, Hank, Rick, and even the Piano Man are rolling in their Graves. Meanwhile, this team is just rollin'
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 10:47:37 PMDoes anyone think the offense Shaka runs is not fitting the type of players he has?
I think he realizes that, and it's why there are a couple of shooters in the pipeline.
Quote from: wisblue on February 19, 2026, 05:59:12 AMMaybe because the opponent's plan is to smother James to prevent him from racing downcourt to the basket?
It was all second half as well. He did well anyway. Give it to him to dribble and drive and kick to an open man if he doesn't have anything. Way better option. As soon as Chase had the ball after the in bounds it was a lost possession. Game over. Water is wet.
When they went down 9. They called time out and went to "bully ball".....Nothing outside 5 feet and crash the boards....
We have a sad lack of big man physicality.....
Simple as that.....
Quote from: burger on February 19, 2026, 07:50:53 AMWhen they went down 9. They called time out and went to "bully ball".....Nothing outside 5 feet and crash the boards....
We have a sad lack of big man physicality.....
Simple as that.....
Yep. MU not a complete team. Wore us down.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on February 19, 2026, 07:44:25 AMIt was all second half as well. He did well anyway. Give it to him to dribble and drive and kick to an open man if he doesn't have anything. Way better option. As soon as Chase had the ball after the in bounds it was a lost possession. Game over. Water is wet.
But when you're down by 4 points with 20 seconds left and have to go full court there isn't time to weave your way downcourt, drive into the lane, and kick out if you can't get to the basket.
Giving Ross the ball got the ball downcourt quickly, but he missed the good look he got. James would not have been able to get there as quickly because he would have been double teamed or trapped.
I was actually hoping that MU would go for a quick 3 as a Hail Mary because getting a quick two and fouling right away still requires a missed FT to make any progress.
I understand your point. Chase may have been one of the best options there. Unfortunately just not a good one on a poorly constructed team. Need more offensive versatility and they just don't have it.
It was a fun game though. Nobody has quit.
Quote from: burger on February 19, 2026, 07:50:53 AMWhen they went down 9. They called time out and went to "bully ball".....Nothing outside 5 feet and crash the boards....
We have a sad lack of big man physicality.....
Simple as that.....
I agree. When looking at the recruiting shortcomings on this roster, the lack of strength and girth is one of the bigger ones. MU has guys who look good dunking when there's no traffic but few who can convert in traffic and few who can hold position defensively in the paint.
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 18, 2026, 11:36:53 PMCaedin obviously in because Royce had the 3 fouls and Ben needed a rest with his bad ankle. Honestly think they would be better off playing small ball in that case as Caedin is just over his head. Can't rebound, can't score and a rather lost often on defense. Like playing 4 on 5 with him in game.
Agree. Better off going small. Might of given us a chance to win this game. Feel Marquette without Caedin and Sean and Tre Marquette would maybe be 12-15 at this point.
Hate to say that I have attended way more games than I watched as I have been to 5 games and watched less than one on TV. 88 grad and possibly most apathetic as fan. Mu fan since oldest brother graduated in 75.
Attended 2nd game at Fiserv this year.
WHY CANT chase get to the basket this year?
Why did it take Shaka so long to change offense?
Why don't we focus on slashing offense when only one guy can get to hoop and we lack shooters?
Happy to see defense has improved over season.
Who was the bearded guy behind Rob McGuire and Bo?
Go MU!
Can Shaka stop calling To's to setup press for opposing team and setup better inbound plays?