Katz's 2026-2027 Power 36
Marquette Is #34
https://x.com/theandykatz/status/2041954334166937852?s=46&t=sotL7QsNvvOZPdWl6-_vhA
Must not read scoop.
In Shaka's pocket.
Baghdad Bob
How can you have a power 36 until after the transfers are known?
Katz sucks
#clickbait
Only 34? Clearly a badger plant.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on April 08, 2026, 09:39:59 PMOnly 34? Clearly a badger plant.
Yet not a Weasel to be found in it.
Quote from: MU82 on April 09, 2026, 12:12:32 AMYet not a Weasel to be found in it.
Agree.
Marquette is the 3rd Big East team listed in it.
But we're behind St. Louis.....
Quote from: tower912 on April 08, 2026, 08:16:42 PMHow can you have a power 36 until after the transfers are known?
While I like Katz's take and choose to be optimistic myself, that's a very legitimate question.
Meh, no reason to be a stick in the mud. It can be a fun thought experiment to rank them now after the season but before all the balls drop with transfers. Then after portal mess is done, go back and do it again and see what's changed.
Or, just don't read it if you don't like it. ;)
Quote from: StillAWarrior on April 09, 2026, 08:07:07 AMWhile I like Katz's take and choose to be optimistic myself, that's a very legitimate question.
he needs to generate clicks
SLU was better than every Big East team save STJ and UConn... If Schertz stays in town as long as Mark Few has at Gonzaga that squad could end up in the Big East
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on April 09, 2026, 08:37:30 AMSLU was better than every Big East team save STJ and UConn... If Schertz stays in town as long as Mark Few has at Gonzaga that squad could end up in the Big East
It won't. St. Louis isn't keeping Schertz long term. If he was sniffing around freaking NC State, he's looking for a life raft.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 09, 2026, 08:41:29 AMIt won't. St. Louis isn't keeping Schertz long term. If he was sniffing around freaking NC State, he's looking for a life raft.
Schertz wasn't going to take a mid-level P4 job, which was pretty much all that was out there that he was a legit candidate for. He'll have another big year at SLU and be ready to jump to a higher level P4 job like Tennessee.
Can we wait to see if Schertz has more than one consecutive NCAAT appearance before crowning him The Next Mark Few?
Quote from: MU82 on April 09, 2026, 10:20:13 AMCan we wait to see if Schertz has more than one consecutive NCAAT appearance before crowning him The Next Mark Few?
No. Shoothoops has already crowned SLU the Gonzaga of the Midwest. Looking forward to their multiple national title appearances.
Quote from: MU82 on April 09, 2026, 10:20:13 AMCan we wait to see if Schertz has more than one consecutive NCAAT appearance before crowning him The Next Mark Few?
He could be the next Mark Few. It just won't be at St. Louis
Tennessee or Florida seem like the obvious spots for Schertz in the next couple of years.
Quote from: JTJ3 on April 09, 2026, 11:00:46 AMTennessee or Florida seem like the obvious spots for Schertz in the next couple of years.
I can see Tennessee for sure, but I think Golden will be at Florida for a while.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 09, 2026, 11:06:36 AMI can see Tennessee for sure, but I think Golden will be at Florida for a while.
Yeah that would only be if Golden decides to jump to Kansas or the NBA at some point.
Quote from: JTJ3 on April 09, 2026, 11:09:10 AMYeah that would only be if Golden decides to jump to Kansas or the NBA at some point.
Hoo boy...Golden in the NBA would be something. And probably not something successful.
Quote from: JTJ3 on April 09, 2026, 11:09:10 AMYeah that would only be if Golden decides to jump to Kansas or the NBA at some point.
Not enough coeds in the NBA
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 09, 2026, 12:11:02 PMNot enough coeds in the NBA
Right??
I think Golden is holding out for a high school job.
Said was done after Sheek entered the portal and Lunardi sucks and Lunardi was wrong last year But He has Marquette in the Next Four Out on his Debut Bracketology Today. It is a Marquette mention but Understand it is worth not much if anything.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on April 22, 2026, 03:42:11 PMSaid was done after Sheek entered the portal and Lunardi sucks and Lunardi was wrong last year But He has Marquette in the Next Four Out on his Debut Bracketology Today. It is a Marquette mention but Understand it is worth not much if anything.
It's not worth anything.
Sometimes wish we were not all so unconditional about Marquette Basketball but I just put down our downpayment on season tickets again for atleast the last 60 something years in a row.
Go Marquette
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on April 23, 2026, 03:02:27 PMSometimes wish we were not all so unconditional about Marquette Basketball but I just put down our downpayment on season tickets again for atleast the last 60 something years in a row.
Go Marquette
Think of it like buying lottery tickets. ;D
Glad you bought the tickets. If I lived in Milwaukee, even "one bad year" would not keep me from buying them for this coming season.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 23, 2026, 03:40:48 PMThink of it like buying lottery tickets. ;D
Glad you bought the tickets. If I lived in Milwaukee, even "one bad year" would not keep me from buying them for this coming season.
What years would you say they were "winning tickets" since 78? Pending the price I'm thinking about 7yrs (24, 23, 13, 12, 03, 96, 79)? I guess it depends on your opinion of 5-11 seed years (let alone bubble or flat out down years) but honestly not sure I'd keep buying with those numbers over the last 48yrs.
But to each their own.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 23, 2026, 03:52:20 PMWhat years would you say they were "winning tickets" since 78? Pending the price I'm thinking about 7yrs (24, 23, 13, 12, 03, 96, 79)? I guess it depends on your opinion of 5-11 seed years (let alone bubble or flat out down years) but honestly not sure I'd keep buying with those numbers over the last 48yrs.
But to each their own.
OK. Think of it compared to being a Cubs fan. ;D
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 23, 2026, 03:52:20 PMWhat years would you say they were "winning tickets" since 78? Pending the price I'm thinking about 7yrs (24, 23, 13, 12, 03, 96, 79)? I guess it depends on your opinion of 5-11 seed years (let alone bubble or flat out down years) but honestly not sure I'd keep buying with those numbers over the last 48yrs.
But to each their own.
Every year.
For true Marquette fans like the ones that visit this wonderful place, the lifelong memories are worth the price of admission
Quote from: DoctorV on April 23, 2026, 09:30:27 PMEvery year.
For true Marquette fans like the ones that visit this wonderful place, the lifelong memories are worth the price of admission
Sure chip, if you'll go anyways I suppose winning doesn't matter? Last year, Wojos first year, creans first couple, deans last, oneils first couple, Dukiets career. All worth the overpriced crap beer, overpriced food, and not to mention few grand up to cost of a small house that is the tickets?
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 23, 2026, 10:08:26 PMSure chip, if you'll go anyways I suppose winning doesn't matter? Last year, Wojos first year, creans first couple, deans last, oneils first couple, Dukiets career. All worth the overpriced crap beer, overpriced food, and not to mention few grand up to cost of a small house that is the tickets?
You forgot the hot dogs. When we have them.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 23, 2026, 10:08:26 PMSure chip, if you'll go anyways I suppose winning doesn't matter? Last year, Wojos first year, creans first couple, deans last, oneils first couple, Dukiets career. All worth the overpriced crap beer, overpriced food, and not to mention few grand up to cost of a small house that is the tickets?
If you get blazed out of your mind before the game, no need for beer. Though, I offered to buy Willie a beer at the games but he never took me up. And the dining options around Fiserv have improved. You don't have to spend on what Fiserv offers
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 24, 2026, 07:09:11 AMIf you get blazed out of your mind before the game, no need for beer. Though, I offered to buy Willie a beer at the games but he never took me up. And the dining options around Fiserv have improved. You don't have to spend on what Fiserv offers
Haven't smoked/done edibles since my mid 20s, the anxiety's not worth it for me. 100% true about the food
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 24, 2026, 08:19:48 AMHaven't smoked/done edibles since my mid 20s, the anxiety's not worth it for me. 100% true about the food
Bong a few 40ozs before going in is another option. Use to work for me
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 24, 2026, 09:42:35 AMBong a few 40ozs before going in is another option. Used to work for me
"Used to.." :D :D :D :D
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 24, 2026, 09:42:35 AMBong a few 40ozs before going in is another option. Use to work for me
For Saturday games, I prefer the Uncle Wolfie's 2 bloodys pregame. Then maybe a beer at brat house. Kinda like that routine.
Back in for my season tix as well. Winters suck and I want something to do (and really enjoy Marquette basketball most of the time). Since I still don't own a place in Savannah to run to yet for a warm weather refresh, trips to MKE for basketball help.
As a Chicagoan, I'm loving these neutral site games just a few miles from my pad. But nothing beats a saturday afternoon game in Milwaukee. Goolsby's pre-game then Mader's for an indulgent German dinner.
Absolutely doing multiple weekends in Milwaukee, especially if the squad meets or exceeds expectations. I have a feeling Nigel James is going to be can't-miss viewing and I'm pumped to see what Minessale and Fru add
I am not renewing my tickets this year for the first time in 10-15 years. It's not so much about the level of play because I do think we'll be much improved. But with price increases and the resale market being pretty dead for MU games, it just makes sense.
Might bite me in the ass for Wisconsin or UConn, but we'll see.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on April 24, 2026, 10:38:04 AMFor Saturday games, I prefer the Uncle Wolfie's 2 bloodys pregame. Then maybe a beer at brat house. Kinda like that routine.
Back in for my season tix as well. Winters suck and I want something to do (and really enjoy Marquette basketball most of the time). Since I still don't own a place in Savannah to run to yet for a warm weather refresh, trips to MKE for basketball help.
Out of curiosity which years do you feel you got your bang for your buck? Is it just general being at marquette games? Is it a year where we're competitive regardless of side of the bubble? Or is it a year we're competing for a phenomenal seed, in the running for a conference title, etc?
Quote from: JakeBarnes on April 24, 2026, 10:38:04 AMBack in for my season tix as well. Winters suck and I want something to do (and really enjoy Marquette basketball most of the time). Since I still don't own a place in Savannah to run to yet for a warm weather refresh, trips to MKE for basketball help.
I like how you think, my friend. If I still lived in Chicago, I'd be a season-ticket holder and wouldn't think twice about renewing every year.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 24, 2026, 10:57:28 AMOut of curiosity which years do you feel you got your bang for your buck? Is it just general being at marquette games? Is it a year where we're competitive regardless of side of the bubble? Or is it a year we're competing for a phenomenal seed, in the running for a conference title, etc?
All of it. This year was frustrating--less because of the record but mainly because there were very few games on weekends in non con in MKE.
Marquette is #27
https://x.com/cbkreport/status/2048579849166397601?s=46&t=sotL7QsNvvOZPdWl6-_vhA
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on April 26, 2026, 10:51:46 PMMarquette is #27
And PC at 25, Nova at 29 and no SJU (unless I missed it after checking a couple of times). Interesting. I know that it is a guess based upon current rosters, so SJU will show up in later versions.
I hate it when the posts get cute and use the logos instead of simply listing the schools' names. Gimmicky!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 27, 2026, 08:52:36 AMAnd PC at 25, Nova at 29 and no SJU (unless I missed it after checking a couple of times). Interesting. I know that it is a guess based upon current rosters, so SJU will show up in later versions.
I hate it when the posts get cute and use the logos instead of simply listing the schools' names. Gimmicky!
If these actually came to fruition this would be an incredible year for the Big East. Here's to hoping it happens, I think after a few tough 3 bid years we need a year where we're back to 5-7 teams sitting on the right side of the making the tournament conversation
Not really hating on the Weasels (at least not any more than usual), but what have they done to merit a top-40 make-believe ranking?
Quote from: MU82 on April 27, 2026, 11:02:53 AMNot really hating on the Weasels (at least not any more than usual), but what have they done to merit a top-40 make-believe ranking?
Yeah, it's a "make believe" top 40
but they are at #34. Just saw Creighton at #33. Let's hope that our home game vs. them in December gives some credibility to the MU/UW spread shown here.
Quote from: MU82 on April 27, 2026, 11:02:53 AMNot really hating on the Weasels (at least not any more than usual), but what have they done to merit a top-40 make-believe ranking?
Winter is back and they've done fine in the portal and until proven otherwise, I'll believe they'll be in the mix in the Big 18. Gard always gets it done.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 27, 2026, 12:11:04 PMWinter is back and they've done fine in the portal and until proven otherwise, I'll believe they'll be in the mix in the Big 18. Gard always gets it done.
Winter should be one of the better bigs in the conference, yes. But their additions are a bunch of guys from Hofstra, Miami (OH) and GWU to replace the likes of Blackwell and Boyd. It just doesn't look like a very strong roster.
Then again, for all the (deserved) sh!t Gard gets here, his teams often do better than expected ... for a while, at least. He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends.
Quote from: MU82 on April 27, 2026, 12:19:02 PMWinter should be one of the better bigs in the conference, yes. But their additions are a bunch of guys from Hofstra, Miami (OH) and GWU to replace the likes of Blackwell and Boyd. It just doesn't look like a very strong roster.
Then again, for all the (deserved) sh!t Gard gets here, his teams often do better than expected ... for a while, at least. He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends.
I'm pretty bullish on Eian Elmer and they added Owen Foxwell, a pretty good 22-year old "freshmen". I think the backcourt will be fine. Maybe not as dynamic as Boyd/Blackwell but good enough to finish top half of the Big 18 and sniff a protected seed. Defense will still suck but they'll be fine.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 27, 2026, 12:27:03 PMI'm pretty bullish on Eian Elmer and they added Owen Foxwell, a pretty good 22-year old "freshmen". I think the backcourt will be fine. Maybe not as dynamic as Boyd/Blackwell but good enough to finish top half of the Big 18 and sniff a protected seed. Defense will still suck but they'll be fine.
Hoping they won't be fine, especially on Dec. 5, but you're probably right.
Quote from: MU82 on April 27, 2026, 12:19:02 PMHe's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends.
We're really using the "Rico NCAA tournament coaching standard" now?
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 23, 2026, 03:54:49 PMOK. Think of it compared to being a Cubs fan. ;D
So will win our next championship in 2085.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 27, 2026, 12:39:02 PMWe're really using the "Rico NCAA tournament coaching standard" now?
I'm actually Danny Hurley
Edit: Though I'll say, if Gard was at Marquette with that record the last 9 years, scoop would be at the same meltdown level it has been since November.
Quote from: MU82 on April 27, 2026, 12:19:02 PMThen again, for all the (deserved) sh!t Gard gets here, his teams often do better than expected ... for a while, at least. He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends.
Now do last 8 years.
It will paint a different picture.
Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 27, 2026, 04:29:02 PMIt will paint a different picture.
Huh? Instead of saying, "He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last
9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends," one would have said, "He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last
8 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends."
Both would have been accurate, though the second doesn't really paint a different picture at all.
Quote from: MU82 on April 27, 2026, 04:46:53 PMHuh? Instead of saying, "He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends," one would have said, "He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 8 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends."
Both would have been accurate, though the second doesn't really paint a different picture at all.
False.
In last 8 years, UW has 4 NCAAT wins, no second weekends, while MU has 3 wins, one second weekend.
Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 27, 2026, 05:06:19 PMFalse.
In last 8 years, UW has 4 NCAAT wins, no second weekends, while MU has 3 wins, one second weekend.
False.
2018: Missed NCAAT
2019: Lost in first round to Oregon
2020: Covid; no NCAAT
2021: Won first round vs UNC, lost second round to Baylor
2022: Won first round vs Colgate, lost second round to Iowa State
2023: Missed NCAAT
2024: Lost first round to James Madison
2025: Won first round vs Montana, lost second round to BYU
2026: Lost first round to High Point
Whether you look at 8 or 9 years, it's still 3 NCAAT wins and no second weekends. Five of the losses were to lower seeds (Oregon, Iowa State, James Madison, BYU, High Point). Just Greg Gard always getting it done.
You're welcome.
OK, I misunderstood your point. Thought you were comparing Gard to Shaka, not to Rico. LOL.
Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 27, 2026, 05:34:12 PMOK, I misunderstood your point. Thought you were comparing Gard to Shaka, not to Rico. LOL.
Shaka's got his own problems! (And his own successes.)
In ESPN's Newly Expanded Bracketology Today Marquette is in the Last Four In
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 27, 2026, 11:51:49 AMYeah, it's a "make believe" top 40 but they are at #34. Just saw Creighton at #33. Let's hope that our home game vs. them in December gives some credibility to the MU/UW spread shown here.
And Xavier at 36
Nm