MU may in fact shock the world and punk UCONN tomorrow. I get the chances are slim, but they're not none. UCONN has been very inconsistent. Again, it's very unlikely. But it's probably in the 18-20% chance range as opposed to 0.0. They're not worldbeaters. My personal opinion is they're closer to a 25-30 team than top 5. Fk' em. It's doable.
It will be impossible. MU hasnt come close to beating a ranked team , even a just out of the top 25 team, this season.
Quote from: MU24 on March 06, 2026, 07:26:13 PMIt will be impossible. MU hasnt come close to beating a ranked team , even a just out of the top 25 team, this season.
That doesn't concern me. We also were up 30 on Creighton at the half. :)
We also could have beaten St.J.
Quote from: MU24 on March 06, 2026, 07:26:13 PMIt will be impossible. MU hasnt come close to beating a ranked team , even a just out of the top 25 team, this season.
Literally played St. John's very tough recently.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 07:35:04 PMWe also could have beaten St.J.
Coulda shoulda woulda
if.... But DIDN'T.
Providence coulda shoulda woulda won in Milwaukee
if.... But DIDN'T.
And your favorite-Valpo, which, if I recall, you repeatedly said Valpo should have won.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 08:13:50 PMCoulda shoulda woulda if.... But DIDN'T.
Providence coulda shoulda woulda won in Milwaukee if.... But DIDN'T.
And your favorite-Valpo, which, if I recall, you repeatedly said Valpo should have won.
Did you miss the comment he was responding to?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 07:07:37 PMMU may in fact shock the world and punk UCONN tomorrow. I get the chances are slim, but they're not none. UCONN has been very inconsistent. Again, it's very unlikely. But it's probably in the 18-20% chance range as opposed to 0.0. They're not worldbeaters. My personal opinion is they're closer to a 25-30 team than top 5. Fk' em. It's doable.
They are much closer to a top 5 team than a 25-30 team. They're not as good as their title teams, but they're no doubt a top 10 team. They almost beat Arizona without Reed, won at Kansas, and beat Illinois and Florida on neutral courts.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 08:13:50 PMCoulda shoulda woulda if.... But DIDN'T.
Providence coulda shoulda woulda won in Milwaukee if.... But DIDN'T.
And your favorite-Valpo, which, if I recall, you repeatedly said Valpo should have won.
Valpo should have won. My point is UCONN is not a juggernaut. Creighton beat them soundly at UCONN. Again, it will be difficult, but not impossible. I would also consider playing all of our guys and implementing the Hack-a-Reed strategy if necessary. I think everyone needs to calm down. We won't be facing SGA, Curry, Jokic, Wemby, and Cade Cunningham.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 06, 2026, 08:23:10 PMThey are much closer to a top 5 team than a 25-30 team. They're not as good as their title teams, but they're no doubt a top 10 team. They almost beat Arizona without Reed, won at Kansas, and beat Illinois and Florida on neutral courts.
Arizona had key players out if memory serves and they were at home. They also absolutely should have lost to Providence at home. This is a smoke and mirrors team. They won't advance past the S16 IMHO.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 08:27:26 PMArizona had key players out if memory serves and they were at home.
It was UConn that was down two starters in that game. Tarris Reed & Braylon Mullins were out. Every rotation player for Arizona played.
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 06, 2026, 08:34:51 PMIt was UConn that was down two starters in that game. Tarris Reed & Braylon Mullins were out. Every rotation player for Arizona played.
Okay. I was wrong. But have they beaten anyone great since Dec? I watched the Hall and Prov play them to the wire. All I'm saying Brew is that they can be taken out.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 06, 2026, 08:19:57 PMDid you miss the comment he was responding to?
Nope. I know it is more fun to fantasize about games we coulda shoulda woulda won if if if. Or that PC shoulda beat UCONN.
Now is it possible that we upset UCONN? Sure. But saying that you think UCONN is a top 25-30 "smoke and mirrors" team? Wow!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 08:41:55 PMNope. I know it is more fun to fantasize about games we coulda shoulda woulda won if if if. Or that PC shoulda beat UCONN.
Now is it possible that we upset UCONN? Sure. But saying that you think UCONN is a top 25-30 "smoke and mirrors" team? Wow!
They've looked very beatable to me but I will acknowledge that I'm biased.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 08:45:32 PMThey've looked very beatable to me but I will acknowledge that I'm biased.
That works.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 08:39:53 PMOkay. I was wrong. But have they beaten anyone great since Dec? I watched the Hall and Prov play them to the wire. All I'm saying Brew is that they can be taken out.
They haven't played anyone great since December. They're still 14-2 in that time.
UConn isn't Duke, Michigan, or Arizona, but they could absolutely beat those teams on the right night. They are clearly a top-10 team and in the mix to win the national title.
Anyone can be taken out. But if we played them 10 times they'd probably win 9. We just have to hope 10 is tomorrow.
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 06, 2026, 08:49:00 PMThey haven't played anyone great since December. They're still 14-2 in that time.
UConn isn't Duke, Michigan, or Arizona, but they could absolutely beat those teams on the right night. They are clearly a top-10 team and in the mix to win the national title.
Anyone can be taken out. But if we played them 10 times they'd probably win 9. We just have to hope 10 is tomorrow.
That's fair. Ty, Brew.
Vegas is currently giving MU roughly a 24% chance.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 06, 2026, 08:54:09 PMVegas is currently giving MU roughly a 24% chance.
Nice!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 08:45:32 PMThey've looked very beatable to me but I will acknowledge that I'm biased.
They are absolutely beatable at home. Don't let any clown on here say it can't happen. I'd say 10-15 percent chance.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 08:27:26 PMArizona had key players out if memory serves and they were at home. They also absolutely should have lost to Providence at home. This is a smoke and mirrors team. They won't advance past the S16 IMHO.
Arizona is smoke and mirrors? What are you smoking?
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 06, 2026, 07:49:08 PMLiterally played St. John's very tough recently.
And Nova twice if we're counting just out of top 25
Quote from: Johnny B on March 06, 2026, 09:04:14 PMThey are absolutely beatable at home. Don't let any clown on here say it can't happen. I'd say 10-15 percent chance.
ESPN analytics has Marquette's chances at 17.1% Currently, UCONN is favored by 8.5 (opened at 9.5).
Of course it can happen. It's just that some of us-me being one-realize that it is unlikely. And I will add that I would absolutely
love to be proven wrong in my expectations that UCONN will win. If Marquette wins, it will be a
huge upset rather than being a case of UCONN being exposed as not as good as their ranking.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 10:01:07 PMESPN analytics has Marquette's chances at 17.1% Currently, UCONN is favored by 8.5.
Of course it can happen. It's just that some of us-me being one-realize that it is unlikely. And I will add that I would absolutely love to be proven wrong in my expectations that UCONN will win. If Marquette wins, it will be a huge upset rather than being a case of UCONN being exposed as not as good as their ranking.
Did I not say it is unlikely?? 17% is not impossible. The question is will we see our A game a la Creighton (up 30 at the half) or that debacle last Saturday?
Quote from: 79Warrior on March 06, 2026, 09:21:28 PMArizona is smoke and mirrors? What are you smoking?
I was referring to UCONN, not Zona.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 10:06:42 PMDid I not say it is unlikely?? 17% is not impossible. The question is will we see our A game a la Creighton (up 30 at the half) or that debacle last Saturday?
Muggsy, you have
GOT to lay off the caffeine so late in the day.
I said unlikely. Take a deep breath and try to carefully read and understand what other posters are saying.
Oh...
I understood that you were referring to UCONN, not Arizona, as "smoke and mirrors". And I disagree.
We are all hoping for an upset. It would even be more satisfying if Hurley gets ejected.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 10:14:37 PMMuggsy, you have GOT to lay off the caffeine so late in the day. I said unlikely. Take a deep breath and try to carefully read and understand what other posters are saying.
Oh...I understood that you were referring to UCONN, not Arizona, as "smoke and mirrors". And I disagree.
We are all hoping for an upset. It would even be more satisfying if Hurley gets ejected.
Caffeine isn't an issue for me at all.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 08:41:55 PMNope. I know it is more fun to fantasize about games we coulda shoulda woulda won if if if. Or that PC shoulda beat UCONN.
Now is it possible that we upset UCONN? Sure. But saying that you think UCONN is a top 25-30 "smoke and mirrors" team? Wow!
He was responding to someone that said Marquette has 0 chance to win tomorrow because they haven't played a top 25 team close all season.
Objectively false. That's the point.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 07:07:37 PMMU may in fact shock the world and punk UCONN tomorrow. I get the chances are slim, but they're not none. UCONN has been very inconsistent. Again, it's very unlikely. But it's probably in the 18-20% chance range as opposed to 0.0. They're not worldbeaters. My personal opinion is they're closer to a 25-30 team than top 5. Fk' em. It's doable.
MU is not a world beater either.
Final game, I've been told here before how players always revert to the mean - so that means Ben will go 13/13 from beyond the arc. #math
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 07:07:37 PMMU may in fact shock the world and punk UCONN tomorrow. I get the chances are slim, but they're not none. UCONN has been very inconsistent. Again, it's very unlikely. But it's probably in the 18-20% chance range as opposed to 0.0. They're not worldbeaters. My personal opinion is they're closer to a 25-30 team than top 5. Fk' em. It's doable.
If UCONN is up and motivated for this game (like playing for a #1 seed) then MU is cooked. If UNCONN isn't all in, then MU has a puncher's chance.
Pomeroy says MU has an 18% chance.
That seems high to me. I'm not a gambler but if someone said they would give me $10 if MU loses if I would give them $50 if MU wins, I would take it.
Of course part of taking that wager is that the fun and excitement of seeing MU win today would be worth $50 to me.
I'm going to the game today hoping that it is at least competitive and entertaining, but I really don't expect it. The scars from watching Ball, Caraban, Spencer, and even Stewart draining 3's like they were free throws the last two years are still there.
The possibility of Reed dominating inside while Ball, Caraban,and Mullins get open shots is pretty high.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 10:34:52 PMCaffeine isn't an issue for me at all.
And booze, birds and fast cars not for me at all
Quote from: 1SE on March 07, 2026, 01:26:17 AMFinal game, I've been told here before how players always revert to the mean - so that means Ben will go 13/13 from beyond the arc. #math
To revert to the mean he'll have to go 19/13.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 06, 2026, 08:54:09 PMVegas is currently giving MU roughly a 24% chance.
Down to 20.8% this morning.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 10:08:33 PMI was referring to UCONN, not Zona.
Sorry about that.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 06, 2026, 07:07:37 PMMU may in fact shock the world and punk UCONN tomorrow. I get the chances are slim, but they're not none. UCONN has been very inconsistent. Again, it's very unlikely. But it's probably in the 18-20% chance range as opposed to 0.0. They're not worldbeaters. My personal opinion is they're closer to a 25-30 team than top 5. Fk' em. It's doable.
doable only if Hurley sits guys, or Giannis suits up for us. Hoping for a raucous crowd today, and that we can keep it within 10-12 late.
Quote from: Viper on March 07, 2026, 10:05:16 AMdoable only if Hurley sits guys, or Giannis suits up for us. Hoping for a raucous crowd today, and that we can keep it within 10-12 late.
Viper,
There are world shaking hoops upsets in the annals of history. Maybe we go ballistic early like vs Creighton and Hurley gets tossed? Maybe Nigel goes off and Adrien laces 6 triples? And maybe, just maybe, Ben & Chase go out with strong performances? Personally, I like the Hack-a-Reed strategy if they push out early. One thing is certain: If we have an anemic start, like last Saturday, cancel Christmas. We could lose by 30. :(
We must find our range early. There is 0.0000000000000% pressure on MU. Drain shots, fly around and pick their pockets and passes defensively, value the ball and rebound with tenacity and fury.
Senior day - hope Marquette bought the extra-strong Dodd's corsages for their moms...
Quote from: 1SE on March 07, 2026, 01:26:17 AMFinal game, I've been told here before how players always revert to the mean - so that means Ben will go 13/13 from beyond the arc. #math
Need a few baskets from the bench to have a chance at the upset. Tall order for that group.
Adrien needs to drain the triple today. Big key to opening things up for us.
I mean, one of Seton Hall's 7 wins last season was over UConn, so it's obviously not impossible. Crazy crapola happens in sports every day.
This year's UConn team is better, but they do seem to often play to the level of the opponent. Hence the loss to Creighton and close games vs the likes of GT and Prov, but also some impressive wins, most recently the throttling of Pitino's team.
Hoping we keep it close, hang around till the end, and then find some way to steal it. Highly unlikely, but not impossible.
Quote from: MU82 on March 07, 2026, 11:22:42 AMI mean, one of Seton Hall's 7 wins last season was over UConn, so it's obviously not impossible. Crazy crapola happens in sports every day.
This year's UConn team is better, but they do seem to often play to the level of the opponent. Hence the loss to Creighton and close games vs the likes of GT and Prov, but also some impressive wins, most recently the throttling of Pitino's team.
Hoping we keep it close, hang around till the end, and then find some way to steal it. Highly unlikely, but not impossible.
They eventually got Hyman Roth. Always have hope.
1/1, only 12 more.to go
Uhhhh.....BAM! :)
Well done Mr bogues. Took us all season but we finally played well for 40 minutes !
I Mean we have to be honest, the V had much more to do w UCONN going 3-24 from 3 (on plenty of good.looks) but I won't look a gift horse in the mouth!
Congrats to the team. Great game.
We stole it!
Congrats to our seniors. Ben with a big dunk ... and a huge defensive play on the last possession. Chase with two enormous 3s as part of his 14-point game.
After getting annihilated on the boards in the first half, it was 17-17 in the second. That's major.
How about 2 points and 3 turnovers for Karaban? Love it.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 10:14:37 PMWe are all hoping for an upset. It would even be more satisfying if Hurley gets ejected.
Danny admitted in the post-game that he read your comment and that's why he decided to grind up on Gaffney at the end. Nice gesture by him.
Awesome win...and we didn't need Giannis!!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 10:14:37 PMWe are all hoping for an upset. It would even be more satisfying if Hurley gets ejected.
Got both!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 10:14:37 PMMuggsy, you have GOT to lay off the caffeine so late in the day. I said unlikely. Take a deep breath and try to carefully read and understand what other posters are saying.
Oh...I understood that you were referring to UCONN, not Arizona, as "smoke and mirrors". And I disagree.
We are all hoping for an upset. It would even be more satisfying if Hurley gets ejected.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 06, 2026, 10:14:37 PMMuggsy, you have GOT to lay off the caffeine so late in the day. I said unlikely. Take a deep breath and try to carefully read and understand what other posters are saying.
Oh...I understood that you were referring to UCONN, not Arizona, as "smoke and mirrors". And I disagree.
We are all hoping for an upset. It would even be more satisfying if Hurley gets ejected.
Do you mind sharing the powerball numbers?
Quote from: 1SE on March 07, 2026, 02:13:46 PMI Mean we have to be honest, the V had much more to do w UCONN going 3-24 from 3 (on plenty of good.looks) but I won't look a gift horse in the mouth!
Eh. Obviously that was a big factor. But never once during that game did I think we were getting outplayed. Guys fought like hell and played well.
LOLOLOLOLOL...
https://x.com/MarquetteU/status/2030383921209503991?s=20
Quote from: The Sultan on March 07, 2026, 03:31:46 PMLOLOLOLOLOL...
https://x.com/MarquetteU/status/2030383921209503991?s=20
Marketing department suxs.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 07, 2026, 03:31:46 PMLOLOLOLOLOL...
https://x.com/MarquetteU/status/2030383921209503991?s=20
Uh....no. Nice try douchebag.
After a quick peek at the UCONN Boneyard site, I'd say 1. few even commented on the no call and 2. the opinions that it was the right call outnumbered the bad call opinions.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 07, 2026, 03:19:51 PMEh. Obviously that was a big factor. But never once during that game did I think we were getting outplayed. Guys fought like hell and played well.
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Our guys played hard. This was a strong defensive effort by MU. Most of the UCONN bricks were contested and Caraban and Ball have been inconsistent.
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 07, 2026, 02:38:52 PMDo you mind sharing the powerball numbers?
No way! I make a TON of money off of knowing them.
The W of course is the Big Prize, but the icing on the cake was I got my second wish as well.
And literally at the last second. I can die in peace now.
Watched the final play 10x. Kudos to the refs. Ben played it absolutely perfectly, but we've all seen refs call fouls in similar situations.
For all of the bumping MU players got when they drove to the basket it would have been criminal to call a foul on that play.
Quote from: wisblue on March 07, 2026, 03:49:00 PMFor all of the bumping MU players got when they drove to the basket it would have been criminal to call a foul on that play.
Exactly. Hurley is a 🤡.
Nice game for the Warriors and a positive way to end regular season. Hamilton even had some moments. Screw Hurley. He is and will always be a dick, Pitino and Hurley are the two headed dick of the BEast. Still going to need much help for next year. Stevens, Parham and James should continue to grow. Hope the redshirts and incoming frosh can contribute. We do need a down low pounder for next year. Hamilton and Clark can be backups to that guy, and we can give up 10 fouls per game at that position. Also need to decent backup PG to spell James. Need lots more help.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 07, 2026, 03:31:46 PMLOLOLOLOLOL...
https://x.com/MarquetteU/status/2030383921209503991?s=20
I saw that tweet earlier and went straight to the replies. The vast majority of replies were saying no foul and most weren't MU fans as far as I could tell. Even a UCONN fan said it was not a foul
Come ON Rocky! Post the damn score. Earn your Big Bucks.
Edit: Thanks!
Caedin played like a viable backup center today. Just sayin'.
I'm going out on a limb here.......i guarantee victory!
Ps ignore the time stamp in this post!
Quote from: willie warrior on March 07, 2026, 04:02:06 PMNice game for the Warriors and a positive way to end regular season. Hamilton even had some moments. Screw Hurley. He is and will always be a dick, Pitino and Hurley are the two headed dick of the BEast. Still going to need much help for next year. Stevens, Parham and James should continue to grow. Hope the redshirts and incoming frosh can contribute. We do need a down low pounder for next year. Hamilton and Clark can be backups to that guy, and we can give up 10 fouls per game at that position. Also need to decent backup PG to spell James. Need lots more help.
Sheek
Quote from: MU82 on March 07, 2026, 05:38:07 PMCaedin played like a viable backup center today. Just sayin'.
This. We need legit starting center for next season, no doubt about it.
But if Caedin wants to come back as an upperclassmen and battle Sheek for the backup 5 minutes, fine. He can play hard and physical for 10-12 minutes and we'll be just fine. I'll never complain about having a veteran backup 5 like that if he is bought into that role.
But finding that starting center in the portal is the key.
Boy am I eating crow today!
Quote from: MU24 on March 07, 2026, 06:59:54 PMBoy am I eating crow today!
Enjoy it. Beats being right.
Quote from: JTJ3 on March 07, 2026, 06:51:55 PMThis. We need legit starting center for next season, no doubt about it.
But if Caedin wants to come back as an upperclassmen and battle Sheek for the backup 5 minutes, fine. He can play hard and physical for 10-12 minutes and we'll be just fine. I'll never complain about having a veteran backup 5 like that if he is bought into that role.
But finding that starting center in the portal is the key.
With 15 player on the roster, I'm at the point where I don't care if he stays or goes. I care 100x more about who starts and who maybe the next starting C.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 07, 2026, 07:09:11 PMWith 15 player on the roster, I'm at the point where I don't care if he stays or goes. I care 100x more about who starts and who maybe the next starting C.
Yep. Finding a starting center is the key.
Caedin as an experienced, role player backup wouldnt hurt us.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 07, 2026, 04:02:06 PMNice game for the Warriors and a positive way to end regular season. Hamilton even had some moments. Screw Hurley. He is and will always be a dick, Pitino and Hurley are the two headed dick of the BEast. Still going to need much help for next year. Stevens, Parham and James should continue to grow. Hope the redshirts and incoming frosh can contribute. We do need a down low pounder for next year. Hamilton and Clark can be backups to that guy, and we can give up 10 fouls per game at that position. Also need to decent backup PG to spell James. Need lots more help.
but...I love that Pitino and Hurley are in the BE. They bring attention. Regardless of Pitino's past and Hurley's antics, they bring prestige. Beating THEM makes it all the better. Agree with your other comments. Regarding Hamilton, I'm hopeful. Clark, I have no idea. But, reason for optimism if the portal brings some help.
Hurley doesn't bother me too much. Slick Rick on the other hand...
Yeah, I love Hurley. He doesn't bother me at all.
Quote from: JTJ3 on March 07, 2026, 06:51:55 PMBut if Caedin wants to come back as an upperclassmen...
Imagine the worry around here that he could win the starting spot (again). I agree he could be serviceable in a backup role but would prefer to move on. He is very likely forever the name and face most tied to this failed season. Every mistake he'd make next year or as a 5th year senior would be amplified as a result.
Quote from: lostpassword on March 08, 2026, 12:30:37 AMImagine the worry around here that he could win the starting spot (again). I agree he could be serviceable in a backup role but would prefer to move on. He is very likely forever the name and face most tied to this failed season. Every mistake he'd make next year or as a 5th year senior would be amplified as a result.
lol. No.
He may want to move on, but if he stays and contributes he will be celebrated when he graduates like the seniors were yesterday.
Quote from: lostpassword on March 08, 2026, 12:30:37 AMImagine the worry around here that he could win the starting spot (again). I agree he could be serviceable in a backup role but would prefer to move on. He is very likely forever the name and face most tied to this failed season. Every mistake he'd make next year or as a 5th year senior would be amplified as a result.
90% of the consternation over Caedin can be tied to the coaching staff creating unreasonable expectations for him and forcing him into the starting lineup for 17 games when he had no business being there.
Otherwise, he'd just be another below average big, of which this program has had many over the years.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 08, 2026, 08:48:23 AM90% of the consternation over Caedin can be tied to the coaching staff creating unreasonable expectations for him and forcing him into the starting lineup for 17 games when he had no business being there.
Otherwise, he'd just be another below average big, of which this program has had many over the years.
Agreed. He gets 10x more discussion on this board relative to his ability and current playing time than he should. And you are right that the Shaka is to blame for him becoming the poster boy for recruiting and talent evaluation failures. I get it, but it is time to focus on the more important issues for this team.
Quote from: lostpassword on March 08, 2026, 12:30:37 AMImagine the worry around here that he could win the starting spot (again). I agree he could be serviceable in a backup role but would prefer to move on. He is very likely forever the name and face most tied to this failed season. Every mistake he'd make next year or as a 5th year senior would be amplified as a result.
Silliness. It would be no worse than carrying Matt Heldt on the roster in 2018-19.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 07, 2026, 09:09:14 PMYeah, I love Hurley. He doesn't bother me at all.
Hurley has some AL in him. McGuire always went after the refs and had plenty of ejections. I personally like Hurley. Knows how to win.
Quote from: 79Warrior on March 08, 2026, 07:22:53 PMHurley has some AL in him. McGuire always went after the refs and had plenty of ejections. I personally like Hurley. Knows how to win.
I sat a couple of rows behind the bench once and heard everything that Al said to the refs. After that, I never could figure out why he was not tossed by halftime in every game.