According to the Detroit Free Press, Marquette will be traveling to Michigan to play at Crisler on November 11th.
Plan your trip accordingly.
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2026/04/15/michigan-basketball-schedules-marquette-2026-2027/89626088007/?tbref=hp
Other games I've seen:
vs. Wisconsin (Sat, December 5)
vs. New Hampshire (Wed, Dec 9)
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 16, 2026, 07:25:11 AMMarquette will be traveling to Michigan
I know you took a little breather from us, but you're a little late on this breaking news :)
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=67727.0
Should take a side trip to Frankenmuth.
Quote from: CountryRoads on April 16, 2026, 07:59:46 AMOther games I've seen:
vs. Wisconsin (Sat, December 5)
vs. New Hampshire (Wed, Dec 9)
F New Hampshire. Live free my a$$.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on April 16, 2026, 08:33:40 AMI know you took a little breather from us, but you're a little late on this breaking news :)
https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=67727.0
Aware. Thread for whole schedule discussion and we have a date now.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 16, 2026, 08:51:26 AMAware. Thread for whole schedule discussion and we have a date now.
feel like we knew it was a wednesday for 2-3 weeks now
Quote from: The Lens on April 16, 2026, 09:08:50 AMfeel like we knew it was a wednesday for 2-3 weeks now
We can discuss the schedule as it comes together here, maybe even predict all our losses.
We'll lose at Michigan and at home against Wisconsin.
Should be able to handle New Hampshire.
Brew usually has a good grasp on who else might be on the schedule. Once he drops those, we can see who else we'll lose to.
Lendeborg declares for the NBA. Can't really say 'goes pro' anymore.
Quote from: The Lens on April 16, 2026, 08:50:50 AMF New Hampshire. Live free my a$$.
New Hampshire is where New England sends all it's disgruntled people.
Quote from: tower912 on April 16, 2026, 10:47:02 AMLendeborg declares for the NBA. Can't really say 'goes pro' anymore.
It's not like he had a choice after six years in college.
Mara and Johnson, however...
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 16, 2026, 11:40:01 AMIt's not like he had a choice after six years in college.
Mara and Johnson, however...
The consensus seems to be that Mara is going to the NBA because his stock rose significantly based on his performance in the NCAA tournament.
Johnson is considered a tossup.
Regardless, Michigan is going to have a dramatically different roster next year. Their high "way too early" ranking seems to be based on an expectation that he will be able to restock the roster and blend it into a championship caliber team like he did this year.
That might or might not happen, but it won't be done by November 11. Marquette has a better collection of returning talent than Michigan does if Johnson doesn't return. Michigan has added one transfer (Estrella from Tennessee) and has some good incoming freshmen, but there's no reason MU can't give them a good game.
I am glad the New Hampshire game got a mention in this thread. So funny that it is a "known" game at this point.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 16, 2026, 11:36:03 AMNew Hampshire is where New England sends all it's disgruntled people.
What about all their peeps who can't spell its?!?!?!
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 16, 2026, 11:36:03 AMNew Hampshire is where New England sends all it's disgruntled people.
So, you're claiming to be well grunteled?
Expand the geographic area to include the Northeast and muwarriors69 will be on his computer, visiting Real Estate sites.
Ft. Myers Tipoff a possibility.
Your lips to God's ears. If so, Blue Martini here we come!
Pretty sure we played UNH a few years ago
Quote from: The Lens on April 16, 2026, 08:50:50 AMF New Hampshire. Live free my a$$.
They should say...."NO STATE SALES TAX"
LIVE FREE AND NOT TAXED TO DEATH.....
I make a booze run (40 miles) about every other month....To re-supply....
So MA, VT, NY, and CT is a little far. But worth the trip....Saves me about 25 to 30% and then redemption on bottles and cans also.....
Kind of like MU back in the 70's with 18 year old drinking age and 10 cent beers at some establishment any day of the week.....(we had a scedule) .....Definite application to MU by a lot of CHI kids....
https://x.com/JonRothstein/status/2046650181207167011?s=20
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 01:10:35 PMhttps://x.com/JonRothstein/status/2046650181207167011?s=20
Great. Yet another scheduled "L"
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 01:10:35 PMhttps://x.com/JonRothstein/status/2046650181207167011?s=20
Would've been nice for me if it was a home and home.
Neutral court games in Chicago, another failure of the athletic department. Need them to be at destination locations. We could pack a house in the Bahamas and it'd be cheap for the program.
I'd hate to see them lose at the UC two years in a row... But this squad should be considerably better than last year's when we ran with Zaide Lowery and Sean Jones as 2 of our top guys...
I hope all the local Marquette fans pack the place but I think this past season really turned a bunch of casual fans (and even a few die-hards) off. I see boatloads of MU fans around Chicago, so I think they should be a draw at the United Center when they're ranked.
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on April 21, 2026, 02:18:59 PMI'd hate to see them lose at the UC two years in a row... But this squad should be considerably better than last year's when we ran with Zaide Lowery and Sean Jones as 2 of our top guys...
I hope all the local Marquette fans pack the place but I think this past season really turned a bunch of casual fans (and even a few die-hards) off. I see boatloads of MU fans around Chicago, so I think they should be a draw at the United Center when they're ranked.
Yeah if this was going to be a thing it should've started during the Kolek years when the entire alumni and student base within 2hrs would've showed up. It'll be tough to justify a very slow blue line ride and $20 beer to watch an unranked MU team play a crap Mizzou team.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 02:32:06 PMYeah if this was going to be a thing it should've started during the Kolek years when the entire alumni and student base within 2hrs would've showed up. It'll be tough to justify a very slow blue line ride and $20 beer to watch an unranked MU team play a crap Mizzou team.
Get beer at Billy Goat's before and after the game. You're welcome!
Quote from: MU82 on April 21, 2026, 02:35:41 PMGet beer at Billy Goat's before and after the game. You're welcome!
If it's not the OG then I don't recognize it as Billy Goats!
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 02:37:00 PMIf it's not the OG then I don't recognize it as Billy Goats!
Ok, you could pregame and postgame at the OG. Short train or Uber ride from there. You're welcome again!
Quote from: MU82 on April 21, 2026, 03:04:49 PMOk, you could pregame and postgame at the OG. Short train or Uber ride from there. You're welcome again!
Now I have to ride the blue line all the way in past the UC, walk to the OG, then go back outbound?!
I'm just being ridiculous but also little tip, the trick is pregame at 5th 3rd, cheap tall boys two blocks away and some good junior hockey leagues to watch.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 02:32:06 PMYeah if this was going to be a thing it should've started during the Kolek years when the entire alumni and student base within 2hrs would've showed up. It'll be tough to justify a very slow blue line ride and $20 beer to watch an unranked MU team play a crap Mizzou team.
Mizzou has 2 McDonald's All Americans coming in and have Jaylen Carey, Jamier Jones, and Bryson Tiller and probably aren't done. They'll most likely be a Tournament team again.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 21, 2026, 03:19:35 PMMizzou has 2 McDonald's All Americans coming in and have Jaylen Carey, Jamier Jones, and Bryson Tiller and probably aren't done. They'll most likely be a Tournament team again.
Meh I don't see a single name that could match up with Caedin
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 03:18:55 PMNow I have to ride the blue line all the way in past the UC, walk to the OG, then go back outbound?!
I'm just being ridiculous but also little tip, the trick is pregame at 5th 3rd, cheap tall boys two blocks away and some good junior hockey leagues to watch.
Yeah, it was just looking like you wanted an excuse to not go. But I like your "trick." Do it!
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on April 21, 2026, 02:18:59 PMI'd hate to see them lose at the UC two years in a row... But this squad should be considerably better than last year's when we ran with Zaide Lowery and Sean Jones as 2 of our top guys...
Yeah, only one of our starters from that I4 game is still on the roster. Bad news is he'll probably check in before 8 minutes have gone off the clock. #UnitedUnCentered
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 02:32:06 PMYeah if this was going to be a thing it should've started during the Kolek years when the entire alumni and student base within 2hrs would've showed up. It'll be tough to justify a very slow blue line ride and $20 beer to watch an unranked MU team play a crap Mizzou team.
Dove's and then aDamen Bus bar crawl to the game is the call.
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 21, 2026, 04:45:19 PMYeah, only one of our starters from that I4 game is still on the roster. Bad news is he'll probably check in before 8 minutes have gone off the clock. #UnitedUnCentered
Probably not.
will ticket prices be as ridiculous as they were for the Indiana game?
https://x.com/jonrothstein/status/2052020424771297564?s=61
We couldn't afford to get Old Hampshire on the schedule? Gosh we are doomed.
Quote from: GoldenWarrior11 on May 06, 2026, 10:20:56 AMWe couldn't afford to get Old Hampshire on the schedule? Gosh we are doomed.
Marquette payed New Hampshire 105k$ for the game.
Couldn't pay more for Old Hampshire.
Quote from: MuMark on May 06, 2026, 10:17:35 AMhttps://x.com/jonrothstein/status/2052020424771297564?s=61
The Wildcats had a formidable NET rating of 348 last season. :-\
Quote from: Nukem2 on May 06, 2026, 11:43:54 AMThe Wildcats had a formidable NET rating of 348 last season. :-\
Might as well schedule St. Louis if that's the case. Be a few spots higher
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 06, 2026, 12:19:28 PMMight as well schedule St. Louis if that's the case. Be a few spots higher
Marquette doesn't schedule perspective Big East teams anymore after losing to St. Thomas.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on May 06, 2026, 12:58:04 PMMarquette doesn't schedule perspective Big East teams anymore after losing to St. Thomas.
I thought St. Thomas was in the Big East already?
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on May 06, 2026, 12:58:04 PMMarquette doesn't schedule perspective Big East teams anymore after losing to St. Thomas.
MU may need to start teaching prospective vs. perspective, aina? Maybe they r not payed (sic) enough to do so.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 21, 2026, 01:29:26 PMWould've been nice for me if it was a home and home.
Neutral court games in Chicago, another failure of the athletic department. Need them to be at destination locations. We could pack a house in the Bahamas and it'd be cheap for the program.
...but who wants to be indoors in the Bahamas?
Quote from: Jay Bee on May 06, 2026, 01:43:57 PMMU may need to start teaching prospective vs. perspective, aina? Maybe they r not payed (sic) enough to do so.
Doh!
Quote from: muwarrior69 on May 06, 2026, 01:44:14 PM...but who wants to be indoors in the Bahamas?
I'm sure they can find an aircraft carrier somewhere to play on instead
Quote from: SlowJoe on May 06, 2026, 07:03:03 PMI'm sure they can find an aircraft carrier somewhere to play on instead
Can't lose if you can't play. Genius move.
Quote from: Nukem2 on May 06, 2026, 11:43:54 AMThe Wildcats had a formidable NET rating of 348 last season. :-\
Much better to pay them $130k then to pay Shorewood State or the Fighting Gottleibs $30k. ::)
https://x.com/i/status/2054291275344478430
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on May 12, 2026, 03:07:56 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2054291275344478430
Awesome. The schedule is going to be very tough.
Poor TAMU.
If we get a W over Virginia, that'd be huge!
So right now we have:
Buy game: New Hampshire
@ Michigan
vs. Missouri (Neutral)
vs. Texas A&M or TBD (Bahamas)
vs. Virginia or TBD (Bahamas)
vs. Wisconsin (Fiserv)
For the season ticketholders, I sure hope they start another home-and-home in Milwaukee so it's not just the Weasels this year.
I think one more high-major team is doable
Penny said 4 days ago that Memphis is in it, so I guess that's the 4th team.
Challenging field.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on May 12, 2026, 03:07:56 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2054291275344478430
Nice. Just went to Atlantis earlier this year. Nice set up, and fairly easy to get to. Just might have to make this happen.
Quote from: MU82 on May 12, 2026, 04:29:29 PMPenny said 4 days ago that Memphis is in it, so I guess that's the 4th team.
Challenging field.
There are two 4-team brackets in the Battle 4 Atlantis, so Memphis may be the 4th, but instead may be part of the other four teams.
Atlantis let us play in spite of our current back-up bigs?
Crazy.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on May 12, 2026, 04:46:57 PMAtlantis let us play in spite of our current back-up bigs?
Crazy.
Does 18 and/or 35 have some Bahamian blood, perhaps?
It's a shame Kyle Neptune won't be at Atlantis.
Per Rocco Miller, the teams in the other half of the bracket are Xavier, Wake Forest, Penn State, and Memphis.
Seems like a decent possibility we'll host Wake Forest (50%), Penn St (25%), or Memphis (25%).
Last year and year's past it was an 8 team bracket, 3 games.
The term, 2nd bracket, sounding like a 2 game event?
Also, the Players Era in Las Vegas moves from Turner Sports to ESPN. I wonder where Atlantis and Maui, etc. fall on the TV lineup. ESPN+ 😐
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on May 12, 2026, 06:38:15 PMLast year and year's past it was an 8 team bracket, 3 games.
The term, 2nd bracket, sounding like a 2 game event?
Sounds like. Guessing we'll get two at Atlantis and a third campus game with one of the junior division teams.
Thanks for the clarifications, everyone.
Quote from: brewcity77 on May 12, 2026, 06:42:00 PMSounds like. Guessing we'll get two at Atlantis and a third campus game with one of the junior division teams.
.exc
Quote from: brewcity77 on May 12, 2026, 06:28:20 PMPer Rocco Miller, the teams in the other half of the bracket are Xavier, Wake Forest, Penn State, and Memphis.
Seems like a decent possibility we'll host Wake Forest (50%), Penn St (25%), or Memphis (25%).
Bam. Excellent news.
Quote from: tower912 on May 12, 2026, 03:29:20 PMPoor TAMU.
I made a deal with my first supervisor at TAMU. If Marquette and TAMU ever play each other in football, I will cheer for TAMU. Any other sport I would cheer for MU. They agreed so I'm in the clear!
Let's say we don't add a backup center this season. Lose 4 or 5 in the nonconf.. go .500 in NC.
Is that it?
Scary year ahead. #Hot
Quote from: Jay Bee on May 13, 2026, 09:01:28 AMLet's say we don't add a backup center this season. Lose 4 or 5 in the nonconf.. go .500 in NC.
Is that it?
Scary year ahead. #Hot
Missouri, Michigan, and (hypothetically) Virginia are all going to be pretty tough. Mizzou is the one that's more than winnable, especially if MU fans (there are a ton of alumni in Chicago) show up like they should.
Texas A&M, (reportedly) Memphis, and Wisconsin are all very winnable games.
I project 3-4 nonconference losses.
I think they'll start a home-and-home with someone else.
Maybe an ACC (Clemson or Pitt) or Big 12 (Baylor or TCU) school? Someone from the new PAC12 like SDSU would also be intriguing
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on May 13, 2026, 09:59:21 AMMissouri, Michigan, and (hypothetically) Virginia are all going to be pretty tough. Mizzou is the one that's more than winnable, especially if MU fans (there are a ton of alumni in Chicago) show up like they should.
Texas A&M, (reportedly) Memphis, and Wisconsin are all very winnable games.
I project 3-4 nonconference losses.
We would all love taking down UW of course. I would delete the "hypothetically" but otherwise think your OOC comments are pretty good. Too early for me to project BE records. There is still time for MU and others to bring in players.
I like the addition of Battle 4 Atlantis...
But, as a season ticket holder, we really need another good / quality NC game.
Quote from: Jay Bee on May 13, 2026, 09:01:28 AMLet's say we don't add a backup center this season. Lose 4 or 5 in the nonconf.. go .500 in NC.
Is that it?
Scary year ahead. #Hot
With 18 still on the roster, I don't see how Marquette can avoid going 0-32.
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on May 13, 2026, 09:59:51 AMI think they'll start a home-and-home with someone else.
Maybe an ACC (Clemson or Pitt) or Big 12 (Baylor or TCU) school? Someone from the new PAC12 like SDSU would also be intriguing
Can we just call it the PAC State conference?
Quote from: MU82 on May 13, 2026, 11:13:14 AMWith 18 still on the roster, I don't see how Marquette can avoid going 0-32.
Nah, as long as he is not relied on to be the main backup in case of injury or foul trouble, MU should be ok. Shaka is not an idiot. As soon as the backup power forward/center and backup ball handler are signed everything will be right in the MU basketball world. If they don't arrive, MU is walking a tight rope. Lots of offseason left.
PS I know you were being sarcastic. But I'm not.
Shooter - Do you have some insight?
SS has / is still connected to a guard prospect or two. I have not heard a word about a backup " big " to replace Sheek.
I hope I'm wrong, but I think he's very likely to roll w / the roster as is.
Quote from: Mu8891 on May 13, 2026, 01:37:05 PMI hope I'm wrong, but I think he's very likely to roll w / the roster as is.
It's what he wants. #LastYear
Quote from: Mu8891 on May 13, 2026, 01:37:05 PMShooter - Do you have some insight?
SS has / is still connected to a guard prospect or two. I have not heard a word about a backup " big " to replace Sheek.
I hope I'm wrong, but I think he's very likely to roll w / the roster as is.
No insight. Just a simple recognition of a glaring weakness that could derail a season. I am assuming Shaka is acutely aware of this as well.
If he doesn't bring in a back up big, then both the ceiling and the floor of this team are both lowered. Perfect health will be needed. Sheek leaving was actually an opportunity to upgrade. Filling his spot would be consistent with the RGV model in the eyes of the team.
Hopefully I am dead wrong and Caedin suddenly turns into a quality high major player. Maybe Clark will too. Just don't think I would bank on it if I were Shaka. Need that back up guard too.
Why not have the mindset to maximize your team for next year and really every year? Could be the difference between two or three more wins. And that could be at any time of the season, including March.
We pretty confident that Battle 4 Atlantis will be over Thanksgiving again? Looks like it has been for at least the last several years.
I doubt we add another big at this point, but we're recruiting hat Canadian guard who would join up this summer should we sign him. Stiff competition with Providence and St. John's in on him as well.
I agree that going in with Caedin as the backup substantially lowers both floor and ceiling, which is a shame because we have no idea if Nigel (or any of these guys with NBA-type bodies) will be there the season after. What we CANNOT do is run him out as a starter in 27-28. If Nigel, Adrien, Royce, Damarius, MPIII, and Minessale are all back, that stacked lineup of seniors and juniors could be as competitive as our best MU teams. The long-term loss of Sheek could really hurt us.
I'm not ruling out that Caedin or Josh can be serviceable backups, that's actually a likely scenario. But that feels like their ceiling. We'll need to drop $$$ on a starting big man again next cycle.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on May 14, 2026, 09:13:23 AMWe pretty confident that Battle 4 Atlantis will be over Thanksgiving again? Looks like it has been for at least the last several years.
The 2026 Marriott Bonvoy Battle 4 Atlantis is scheduled to take place from November 25–27, 2026.
Quote from: MUbiz on May 14, 2026, 09:50:04 AMThe 2026 Marriott Bonvoy Battle 4 Atlantis is scheduled to take place from November 25–27, 2026.
This is how I find out it's no longer the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis?!?!?!?
They really downgraded with the Marquette vs. Oklahoma Bad Boy Mower Series at UIC.
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on May 14, 2026, 09:29:54 AMI doubt we add another big at this point, but we're recruiting hat Canadian guard who would join up this summer should we sign him. Stiff competition with Providence and St. John's in on him as well.
I agree that going in with Caedin as the backup substantially lowers both floor and ceiling, which is a shame because we have no idea if Nigel (or any of these guys with NBA-type bodies) will be there the season after. What we CANNOT do is run him out as a starter in 27-28. If Nigel, Adrien, Royce, Damarius, MPIII, and Minessale are all back, that stacked lineup of seniors and juniors could be as competitive as our best MU teams. The long-term loss of Sheek could really hurt us.
I'm not ruling out that Caedin or Josh can be serviceable backups, that's actually a likely scenario. But that feels like their ceiling. We'll need to drop $$$ on a starting big man again next cycle.
If another big is not added, the only way Caedin
substantially lowers our floor and ceiling as a back up is if Fru gets hurt.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on May 14, 2026, 01:59:24 PMIf another big is not added, the only way Caedin substantially lowers our floor and ceiling as a back up is if Fru gets hurt.
B.S.
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on May 14, 2026, 09:29:54 AMWe'll need to drop $$$ on a starting big man again next cycle.
If so, I have confidence that Shaka will do just that.
-19 should not play more than 5 minutes a game....Then he will only be a -10....Still a huge problem.....
Looks like we have a home and home with Mississippi State. First game this year at Fiserv. Return trip next year.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 28, 2026, 06:16:04 PMLooks like we have a home and home with Mississippi State. First game this year at Fiserv. Return trip next year.
Chris Jans loose in Milwaukee is like Willie's basement when Marquette falls behind 2-0, dangerous
Miss State ? Meh
It's a Power 4/5 game, but pretty low on the interest scale.
Quote from: Mu8891 on May 28, 2026, 08:22:01 PMMiss State ? Meh
It's a Power 4/5 game, but pretty low on the interest scale.
Then don't watch.
Quote from: Mu8891 on May 28, 2026, 08:22:01 PMMiss State ? Meh
It's a Power 4/5 game, but pretty low on the interest scale.
Smarter scheduling. Can't lose all our high major games like last year.
Sultan - what are you ? 12 years old ?
Get a life.
Quote from: Mu8891 on May 29, 2026, 06:18:19 AMSultan - what are you ? 12 years old ?
Get a life.
I'm just giving you a piece of advice. If Mississippi State bores you so much that you aren't interested, there are other things you can do. Knit a scarf...clean the gutters...take a walk.
I am telling you there are other things you can do with your life. You aren't required to watch Marquette basketball. That should be freeing for you!!!
You're welcome.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 29, 2026, 07:47:23 AMI'm just giving you a piece of advice. If Mississippi State bores you so much that you aren't interested, there are other things you can do. Knit a scarf...clean the gutters...take a walk.
I am telling you there are other things you can do with your life. You aren't required to watch Marquette basketball. That should be freeing for you!!!
You're welcome.
Regardless the schedule, people will complain and worry. We should have scheduled Kentucky! Why did we schedule Kentucky?!?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 29, 2026, 07:57:11 AMRegardless the schedule, people will complain and worry. We should have scheduled Kentucky! Why did we schedule Kentucky?!?
Wow! This is the first time I heard that we scheduled Kentucky. Any idea when the game will be, and where? A home-and-home, right?
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on May 29, 2026, 10:10:56 AMWow! This is the first time I heard that we scheduled Kentucky. Any idea when the game will be, and where? A home-and-home, right?
We scheduled them for the NCAA Tournament ... and, as usual, we'll beat 'em!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on May 29, 2026, 10:10:56 AMWow! This is the first time I heard that we scheduled Kentucky. Any idea when the game will be, and where? A home-and-home, right?
We're playing them on a neutral court in Indianapolis. Why would Marquette do this to us?!?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 29, 2026, 11:08:21 AMWe're playing them on a neutral court in Indianapolis. Why would Marquette do this to us?!?
The Athletic Department itself meant no harm. It was the Marketing Department that did this.
Free hot dogs for anyone wearing Marquette gear at the game.
Quote from: Mu8891 on May 28, 2026, 08:22:01 PMMiss State ? Meh
It's a Power 4/5 game, but pretty low on the interest scale.
Typical of you.
I get it, Miss State isn't a school I have any direct connection with or follow in any way. So it's kinda meh compared to other power conf schools. That being said, it is a high major, so it's always going to have a decently high floor for interest.
Quote from: Small Orange Soda on May 28, 2026, 10:42:37 PMSmarter scheduling. Can't lose all our high major games like last year.
Didn't they beat us a few years ago?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on June 01, 2026, 06:53:48 PMDidn't they beat us a few years ago?
Yes. November 2022 in Fort Myers. I was at the game and it was ugly. Oso 2 points. Both teams turned it over a ton, but hey we shot a higher FT% than Miss St.
Quote from: Jay Bee on June 01, 2026, 07:06:15 PMYes. November 2022 in Fort Myers. I was at the game and it was ugly. Oso 2 points. Both teams turned it over a ton, but hey we shot a higher FT% than Miss St.
Sean Jones had a good game IIRC that game or at least looked like he could contribute to winning.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on June 01, 2026, 06:53:48 PMDidn't they beat us a few years ago?
Yup, and much of Scoop saw it as an early sign that the 2022-23 season was gonna suck.
Quote from: Jay Bee on June 01, 2026, 07:06:15 PMYes. November 2022 in Fort Myers. I was at the game and it was ugly. Oso 2 points. Both teams turned it over a ton, but hey we shot a higher FT% than Miss St.
Too bad we didn't have a guy like 18 then. We would have won easily.
https://x.com/MattNorlander/status/2066631758599135253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2066631758599135253%7Ctwgr%5E7a42e5e4b0481fe564547113cf948a5edacdb8e4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F247sports.com%2Fcollege%2Fmarquette%2Fboard%2F104085%2Fcontents%2Finterview-w-71-c-josh-clarkwhat-he-is-working-on-new-players-287677739%2F
Marquette will play TAMU and Virginia in Atlantis.
So at Michigan, neutrals vs. Mizzou, TAMU, and Virginia, and homes vs. Wisconsin, Mississippi State, and New Hampshire. Any others we know of yet?
Quote from: wadesworld on June 15, 2026, 04:36:07 PMhttps://x.com/MattNorlander/status/2066631758599135253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2066631758599135253%7Ctwgr%5E7a42e5e4b0481fe564547113cf948a5edacdb8e4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F247sports.com%2Fcollege%2Fmarquette%2Fboard%2F104085%2Fcontents%2Finterview-w-71-c-josh-clarkwhat-he-is-working-on-new-players-287677739%2F
Marquette will play TAMU and Virginia in Atlantis.
So at Michigan, neutrals vs. Mizzou, TAMU, and Virginia, and homes vs. Wisconsin, Mississippi State, and New Hampshire. Any others we know of yet?
How does the B4A work? We play those 2 and advance to a title game, or we just play those 2 and go home?
Quote from: MU82 on June 15, 2026, 05:48:39 PMHow does the B4A work? We play those 2 and advance to a title game, or we just play those 2 and go home?
2 and donedeal
Quote from: MU82 on June 15, 2026, 07:07:48 PMThanks for the info.
Let me add that I think it's stupid.
But, yeah.. they are changing it up this year. I think two groups of four. Each team plays 2 games and that's it. If we win 2, can we hang a banner?
Quote from: Jay Bee on June 15, 2026, 07:48:38 PMLet me add that I think it's stupid.
But, yeah.. they are changing it up this year. I think two groups of four. Each team plays 2 games and that's it. If we win 2, can we hang a banner?
Kinda makes it like the event we played in Brooklyn during Henry's season - games against LSU and Arizona State.
Quote from: Jay Bee on June 15, 2026, 07:48:38 PMLet me add that I think it's stupid.
But, yeah.. they are changing it up this year. I think two groups of four. Each team plays 2 games and that's it. If we win 2, can we hang a banner?
Stupid that it's not a tournament format.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on June 15, 2026, 10:03:55 PMStupid that it's not a tournament format.
It's a Battle format. BATTLE for Atlantis, not tournament for Atlantis.
There are no winners in war.
The good thing about the format for people who want to attend is that you will know what time the games are.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on June 15, 2026, 10:03:55 PMStupid that it's not a tournament format.
Coaches want to know who they are playing. Most of these MTEs are like this now, rather than a tournament where a trophy is presented at the end.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on June 16, 2026, 12:27:39 PMCoaches want to know who they are playing. Most of these MTEs are like this now, rather than a tournament where a trophy is presented at the end.
Participation prizes?
The fans attending receive... a massive invoice
Quote from: MU82 on June 15, 2026, 08:28:55 PMKinda makes it like the event we played in Brooklyn during Henry's season - games against LSU and Arizona State.
Wish that it were, but there are no stakes to these anymore. Not playing for anything. I guess it's kind of funny that MU works so long and hard to get into Atlantis, and when they finally get there, it's just a couple neutral site exhibitions. No different than playing Georgia there, which was also dumb.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 01:26:48 PMWish that it were, but there are no stakes to these anymore. Not playing for anything. I guess it's kind of funny that MU works so long and hard to get into Atlantis, and when they finally get there, it's just a couple neutral site exhibitions. No different than playing Georgia there, which was also dumb.
to be fair, when MU was fighting to get into this the scheduling was the 29+2 set up. Now that you can play 32 games without being in an MTE, we'll probably see more home or regional neutral site games.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 01:26:48 PMWish that it were, but there are no stakes to these anymore. Not playing for anything. I guess it's kind of funny that MU works so long and hard to get into Atlantis, and when they finally get there, it's just a couple neutral site exhibitions. No different than playing Georgia there, which was also dumb.
We're playing two good non-conference programs on a neutral court. There are stakes and we certainly are playing for something.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on June 16, 2026, 01:54:01 PMWe're playing two good non-conference programs on a neutral court. There are stakes and we certainly are playing for something.
Are we? Will they even serve hot dogs?
I blame the marketing department.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on June 16, 2026, 01:54:01 PMWe're playing two good non-conference programs on a neutral court. There are stakes and we certainly are playing for something.
They're just games. You aren't playing for anything, which has been the point of Feast Week for 40+ years. No stakes.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 02:40:19 PMThey're just games. You aren't playing for anything, which has been the point of Feast Week for 40+ years. No stakes.
There are most definitely stakes. Just not as many stakes as there used to be with these feast week tournaments (which is the new norm).
It's still two solid to great non-conference matchups, that should be on national TV (unlike that Georgia game), that also gives the team a bonding opportunity in a tropical locale. I don't see any reason not to like this addition to the schedule.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on June 16, 2026, 01:57:57 PMAre we? Will they even serve hot dogs?
Only mid-majors don't serve hot dogs.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 02:40:19 PMThey're just games. You aren't playing for anything, which has been the point of Feast Week for 40+ years. No stakes.
You're playing for quality wins and NCAA tourney seeding.
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Marquette will play TAMU and Virginia in Atlantis.
So at Michigan, neutrals vs. Mizzou, TAMU, and Virginia, and homes vs. Wisconsin, Mississippi State, and New Hampshire. Any others we know of yet?
This is the first year teams can schedule up to 32 regular season games. I assume we will use are full allotment, meaning we need to schedule 12 non-conference games. I wonder what the breakdown will be. We already have 6 high-major games. Do we balance that with 6 cupcakes? 7 and 5? 8 and 4?
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 02:40:19 PMThey're just games. You aren't playing for anything, which has been the point of Feast Week for 40+ years. No stakes.
For you to call them "just games" when you are one who constantly talks about the importance of putting together a solid schedule is interesting. Yeah, it would be nice if MTEs went back to their glory days, but it doesn't look like the clock is going to be turned back. In the end it's great that they are playing two quality opponents at a neutral site.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 16, 2026, 02:56:24 PMThis is the first year teams can schedule up to 32 regular season games. I assume we will use are full allotment, meaning we need to schedule 12 non-conference games. I wonder what the breakdown will be. We already have 6 high-major games. Do we balance that with 6 cupcakes? 7 and 5? 8 and 4?
I was wondering if we would add one more high major true road game.
Quote from: wadesworld on June 16, 2026, 03:09:55 PMI was wondering if we would add one more high major true road game.
Yup, far better use of that extra game.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 16, 2026, 02:56:44 PMFor you to call them "just games" when you are one who constantly talks about the importance of putting together a solid schedule is interesting. Yeah, it would be nice if MTEs went back to their glory days, but it doesn't look like the clock is going to be turned back. In the end it's great that they are playing two quality opponents at a neutral site.
It's the abject laziness of it that really pisses me off. Swap Xavier for Memphis or Penn State, make it a bracket. It's not like I'm asking for them to reinvent the wheel. Just don't be trash at your job.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 03:38:23 PMIt's the abject laziness of it that really pisses me off. Swap Xavier for Memphis or Penn State, make it a bracket. It's not like I'm asking for them to reinvent the wheel. Just don't be trash at your job.
Do you really think they are doing this simply because they are lazy? Or do you know what the media partners and programs involved actually want?
It feels like you are making assumptions without knowing all of the information.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 16, 2026, 03:47:03 PMIt feels like you are making assumptions without knowing all of the information.
So...ummm...ya know...
Quote from: The Sultan on June 16, 2026, 03:47:03 PMDo you really think they are doing this simply because they are lazy? Or do you know what the media partners and programs involved actually want?
It feels like you are making assumptions without knowing all of the information.
Laziness or trash at their jobs. Doesn't really matter. Destroying Feast Week for greed.
Frankly, I don't give a damn about the media partners and programs. I care about the fan experience, and this diminishes it. The entire sport grew its popularity and interest on single elimination tournaments.
The point of Feast Week is to play games that matter. That beating UCLA gives you the chance to face Kansas, and beating Kansas gives you the chance to face Purdue. It's not just about good games, it's the matchups that show up because of Feast Week.
Tournament play is the reason CBB is as interesting as it is. Choosing to kill that is dumb. The NCAA Tournament, Championship Week, and Feast Week should always be tournament play.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 04:00:16 PMLaziness or trash at their jobs. Doesn't really matter. Destroying Feast Week for greed.
Frankly, I don't give a damn about the media partners and programs. I care about the fan experience, and this diminishes it. The entire sport grew its popularity and interest on single elimination tournaments.
The point of Feast Week is to play games that matter. That beating UCLA gives you the chance to face Kansas, and beating Kansas gives you the chance to face Purdue. It's not just about good games, it's the matchups that show up because of Feast Week.
Tournament play is the reason CBB is as interesting as it is. Choosing to kill that is dumb. The NCAA Tournament, Championship Week, and Feast Week should always be tournament play.
Couldn't tell you who won basically any tournament prior to the NCAA Tournament in basically any year, other than maybe Maui 3 years ago? Because Marquette lost to Purdue in the finals.
Whether the good opponents on a neutral court come because we beat (or lost to) someone first, or because they're schedule ahead of time doesn't matter to me, and I doubt it matters to that many people. Getting to hang a Great Alaska Shootout banner doesn't matter to me either.
I'm going to guess you know who won the 2023 Big East Tournament. And you know who won Maui because it mattered to you. Which is the point. Tournament play makes a better fan experience.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 04:00:16 PMLaziness or trash at their jobs. Doesn't really matter. Destroying Feast Week for greed.
Frankly, I don't give a damn about the media partners and programs. I care about the fan experience, and this diminishes it. The entire sport grew its popularity and interest on single elimination tournaments.
The point of Feast Week is to play games that matter. That beating UCLA gives you the chance to face Kansas, and beating Kansas gives you the chance to face Purdue. It's not just about good games, it's the matchups that show up because of Feast Week.
Tournament play is the reason CBB is as interesting as it is. Choosing to kill that is dumb. The NCAA Tournament, Championship Week, and Feast Week should always be tournament play.
Their job is to attract top programs who will drive viewership for their media partners. For you to say "you don't give a damn about the media partners and programs" is just a silly rant. MTEs have been falling out of favor for years. Marquette did their own in 2024 and didn't play in one at all last year. This year's Maui Invitational has one top program in Arizona and a decent one in BYU. The rest are all lower level P5 programs and mid-majors.
Like it or not, they are dying - especially with the scheduling change. Getting top programs to play a couple non-bracketed games may be the best thing they can do.
I agree with Brew. I'm not going to lose sleep over it, nor is he I'm sure, but those tournament style November games are fun.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on June 16, 2026, 04:15:10 PMI agree with Brew. I'm not going to lose sleep over it, nor is he I'm sure, but those tournament style November games are fun.
Oh, I agree with you that they are more fun and better for the fan experience. I just think he is making assumptions that may not be accurate.
The next time college athletics care about the fan experience will be the first time in a LONG time
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 04:00:16 PMLaziness or trash at their jobs. Doesn't really matter. Destroying Feast Week for greed.
Frankly, I don't give a damn about the media partners and programs. I care about the fan experience, and this diminishes it. The entire sport grew its popularity and interest on single elimination tournaments.
The point of Feast Week is to play games that matter. That beating UCLA gives you the chance to face Kansas, and beating Kansas gives you the chance to face Purdue. It's not just about good games, it's the matchups that show up because of Feast Week.
Tournament play is the reason CBB is as interesting as it is. Choosing to kill that is dumb. The NCAA Tournament, Championship Week, and Feast Week should always be tournament play.
The coaches want this though. They want to know who they are playing before going or even accepting to go.
When I went to Alaska in '01, the biggest thing we talked about was beating Tennessee the first game so we would face Indiana and not Anchorage. Coaches don't want the chance that they're going to face a drain on the strength of schedule any more. When Kentucky lost to Gardner-Webb in 2007, costing them a spot in the pre-season NIT, the format was changed to ensure the top names made it to NYC. It sucks, but that's college ball now.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on June 16, 2026, 04:15:10 PMI agree with Brew. I'm not going to lose sleep over it, nor is he I'm sure, but those tournament style November games are fun.
It certainly sounds like he is.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on June 16, 2026, 04:59:11 PMThe coaches want this though. They want to know who they are playing before going or even accepting to go.
When I went to Alaska in '01, the biggest thing we talked about was beating Tennessee the first game so we would face Indiana and not Anchorage. Coaches don't want the chance that they're going to face a drain on the strength of schedule any more. When Kentucky lost to Gardner-Webb in 2007, costing them a spot in the pre-season NIT, the format was changed to ensure the top names made it to NYC. It sucks, but that's college ball now.
That's dumb on the coaches then. You don't know who you're going to face in your conference tournament or the NCAA tournament either. Being able to adapt and plan on a short turnaround is a skill, and skills get better with practice. There's a reason Izzo does so well in the second game of a tournament weekend.
Maybe I'm the old man shouting at the cloud, but it's a mistake by the coaches, the administrators, and the organizers to just pump out lesser experiences because they can incrementally increase a profit margin or prep a game plan a couple days earlier. They don't understand what makes the sport interesting in the first place. But hey, maybe they'll get a bonus for revenue generated.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 16, 2026, 02:56:24 PMThis is the first year teams can schedule up to 32 regular season games. I assume we will use are full allotment, meaning we need to schedule 12 non-conference games. I wonder what the breakdown will be. We already have 6 high-major games. Do we balance that with 6 cupcakes? 7 and 5? 8 and 4?
ABD back on the schedule.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 16, 2026, 05:42:23 PMThat's dumb on the coaches then. You don't know who you're going to face in your conference tournament or the NCAA tournament either. Being able to adapt and plan on a short turnaround is a skill, and skills get better with practice. There's a reason Izzo does so well in the second game of a tournament weekend.
Maybe I'm the old man shouting at the cloud, but it's a mistake by the coaches, the administrators, and the organizers to just pump out lesser experiences because they can incrementally increase a profit margin or prep a game plan a couple days earlier. They don't understand what makes the sport interesting in the first place. But hey, maybe they'll get a bonus for revenue generated.
C'mon Brew...I agree with your sentiment that we fans have lost a lot with the marginalization of the MTEs. But to compare scheduling as it relates to an in-season tournament to a conference tourney or to the NCAA tournament, well, that's just crazy. Every coach and program is and must be scheduling early season games in order to position themselves for Selection Sunday. Conference games are fixed, and the conference tourney is either too late or an opportunity for a shocker. Even you would acknowledge that the pre-conference season can be make or break for a team, as it essentially was for MU last year.
And, the reason they are so particular about that scheduling is because coaches and programs are evaluated--fairly or unfairly--by fans on whether they make March Madness or not. And if the team doesn't make the tournament because they ended up playing a weaker SOS due to an upset in an MTE, the fans will only remember that they didn't make the tournament, not that they didn't have the expected "fan experience" at the MTE.
Brew, you know better than to hold to this silly position. Unless you are choosing it to be this off-season's version of "no hot dogs at the scrimmage." And if that's the case, then you have become an old man, and deserve a sweater vest.
As for the overall NC schedule...
It's shaping up pretty well. But, like last year it's multiple ( 3 ) neutral site games. As Michigan is on the road, they really need another decent NC
home game for the season ticket holders
( like myself ) cuz the home schedule will otherwise be pretty bad for the 2d straight season.
Quote from: Mu8891 on June 17, 2026, 02:42:43 AMAs for the overall NC schedule...
It's shaping up pretty well. But, like last year it's multiple ( 3 ) neutral site games. As Michigan is on the road, they really need another decent NC
home game for the season ticket holders
( like myself ) cuz the home schedule will otherwise be pretty bad for the 2d straight season.
I think the planned home draws are Wisconsin and Mississippi State. I'd be mildly surprised if there was another prominent home game, unless B4A gives us a home game against a Group 2 school (Wake, Memphis, Penn State would seem most likely with us already having Mississippi State as a H/H).
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 17, 2026, 02:52:33 AMI think the planned home draws are Wisconsin and Mississippi State. I'd be mildly surprised if there was another prominent home game, unless B4A gives us a home game against a Group 2 school (Wake, Memphis, Penn State would seem most likely with us already having Mississippi State as a H/H).
Mississippi State is not going to draw many people.
Quote from: MUDPT on June 17, 2026, 05:43:14 AMMississippi State is not going to draw many people.
I don't disagree.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 17, 2026, 06:27:53 AMI don't disagree.
I agree with you, but it's still a P4 opponent, which is better for us than playing Mississippi VALLEY State.
Crowd rather depends on whether it's a weekend game or a Tuesday/Wednesday kind of date. Likely a weeknight?
I'm excited about the home-and-home with Michigan, but there's a chance Dusty rolls out world-beating squads bankrolled by their donors and these end up being lopsided affairs.
Mississippi State isn't even remotely exciting to me, and we have no idea how good a lower-tier SEC team will even be for our SOS. At that point, we might as well arrange home-and-homes with better brands like Syracuse or Pitt where there's some history. I'm not dying for more Big Ten matchups but I wouldn't mind a series with Iowa or Illinois. UCLA and Oregon would be good west coast options.
The ones I want the most would be games with Gonzaga, Louisville, or UNC
Bitch about Michigan because they're too good.
Bitch about Mississippi State because it doesn't excite people.
Bitch about Atlantis because it's not bracketed.
Do we have complaints about the Wisconsin game too?
Quote from: The Sultan on June 17, 2026, 10:45:07 AMBitch about Michigan because they're too good.
Bitch about Mississippi State because it doesn't excite people.
Bitch about Atlantis because it's not bracketed.
Do we have complaints about the Wisconsin game too?
Well, my brother-in-law says ...
Excited about the game at the UC this year. Last seasons IU game was an 11:00 tip going up against a noon kickoff for a Bears home game.
This year Bears are on a bye 11/15. Game should have more hype and better attendance.
Quote from: Mu8891 on June 17, 2026, 02:42:43 AMAs for the overall NC schedule...
It's shaping up pretty well. But, like last year it's multiple ( 3 ) neutral site games. As Michigan is on the road, they really need another decent NC
home game for the season ticket holders
( like myself ) cuz the home schedule will otherwise be pretty bad for the 2d straight season.
Quote from: MUDPT on June 17, 2026, 05:43:14 AMMississippi State is not going to draw many people.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 17, 2026, 06:27:53 AMI don't disagree.
I always hear this, but I'm honestly skeptical that better high major opponents make a significant difference in attendance. Is there a significant population of fans that won't go to a game against Mississippi State but would go to a game against a Auburn or other unranked high major?
I think games with historical context draw attendance (Notre Dame, Louisville, etc). Games against highly ranked teams draw attendance, though you have to balance that with putting together enough wins in your non-conference. And I think a very small group of select programs will draw attendance (Duke, UNC, UK, KU, Gonzaga, etc), though most of that attendance draw will be from opposing fans buying up tickets.
We do not know the start time for MU / Mizzou, true? IIRC we tipped right at noon for I4 last year. I stayed after and flew out Monday morning, although this year I may want to book it out of there that night if we start at noon.
Preseason projections obviously require massive grains of salt, but here's how the strength of schedule is looking per Bart Torvik:
#6 Michigan (A)
#9 Virginia (N)
#11 St. John's
#13 UConn
#25 Villanova
#29 Marquette
#39 Mizzou (N)
#42 Creighton
#45 Wisconsin (H)
#48 Texas A&M (N)
#51 Providence
#56 Xavier
#63 DePaul
#70 Mississippi State (H)
#73 Seton Hall
#83 Georgetown
#89 Butler
#298 New Hampshire (H)
My gut reaction is that St. John's is a little too high and Providence is much too low, but otherwise looks like reasonable projections.
Torvik projections and NET rankings are very different things. But if these teams' NET rankings end up around their Torvik projections here's the current break down of Quadrant opportunities (with 5 games left to be announced):
15 Q1 Games
9 Q2 games
2 Q3 games
1 Q4 games
I can't believe people are actually crying (again) about non conference scheduling. Scheduling has been no worse than an A- since Shaka arrived. Before Shaka arrived, your average non-conference schedule would be a home game against EITHER Wisconsin or a good high major (alternating years), one good road game (often in a conference "battle" that we didn't schedule for ourselves), and one MTE that often had at least one mid major taking up a game before two decent neutrals.
Our high major non conference games prior to Shaka arriving and prior to COVID were:
2019: home against Purdue, road against Wisconsin and Kansas State, neutral against USC and Maryland
2018: road against Indiana, neutral against Kansas and Louisville, home against Wisconsin
2017: home against Purdue and Georgia, neutral against LSU, road against Wisconsin
2016: neutral against Vanderbilt, Michigan, and Pitt, road against Georgia, home against Wisconsin
2015: home against Iowa, neutral against LSU and Arizona State, road against Wisconsin
2014: road against Ohio State, neutral against Georgia Tech, Michigan State, Tennessee, home against Wisconsin
2013: home against Ohio State, road against Arizona State and Wisconsin
2012: neutral against Butler, Mississippi State, and USC, road against Florida, home against Wisconsin and LSU
2011: neutral against Ole Miss and Washington, at LSU and Wisconsin, home against Vanderbilt
2010: neutral against Duke and Gonzaga, road against Vanderbilt, home against Wisconsin
2009: neutral against Xavier, Michigan, and Florida State, home against NC State, road against Wisconsin
2008: home against Wisconsin, neutral against Tennessee, at NC State
2007: neutral against OK State and Duke, at Wisconsin (best non-con home game was...Milwaukee?)
2006: neutral against Texas Tech and Duke, home against Wisconsin
2005: neutral against South Carolina, road against Nebraska and Wisconsin (best non-con home game was...Winthrop or Valpo?)
2004: home against Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nebraska
2003: road against St. John's, Arizona, and Wisconsin, home against Notre Dame
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 17, 2026, 01:31:33 PMPreseason projections obviously require massive grains of salt, but here's how the strength of schedule is looking per Bart Torvik:
#6 Michigan (A)
#9 Virginia (N)
#11 St. John's
#13 UConn
#25 Villanova
#29 Marquette
#39 Mizzou (N)
#42 Creighton
#45 Wisconsin (H)
#48 Texas A&M (N)
#51 Providence
#56 Xavier
#63 DePaul
#70 Mississippi State (H)
#73 Seton Hall
#83 Georgetown
#89 Butler
#298 New Hampshire (H)
My gut reaction is that St. John's is a little too high and Providence is much too low, but otherwise looks like reasonable projections.
Torvik projections and NET rankings are very different things. But if these teams' NET rankings end up around their Torvik projections here's the current break down of Quadrant opportunities (with 5 games left to be announced):
15 Q1 Games
9 Q2 games
2 Q3 games
1 Q4 games
I'd pencil this in for every year moving forward if I could.
I think the schedule is fine. They played Baylor 19 months after Baylor won a NC and didn't come close to a sellout. Same with the UConn game last year. About the only teams I remember, outside of UW, that got good crowds were Illinois and Purdue. Basically saying, MU shouldn't try to schedule their NC games based on perceived ticket sales.
Quote from: MUDPT on June 17, 2026, 03:00:40 PMI think the schedule is fine. They played Baylor 19 months after Baylor won a NC and didn't come close to a sellout. Same with the UConn game last year. About the only teams I remember, outside of UW, that got good crowds were Illinois and Purdue. Basically saying, MU shouldn't try to schedule their NC games based on perceived ticket sales.
Notre Dame and Texas were strong crowds.
Hopefully they announce the tip time for Missouri in Chicago when the tickets go on sale. I'm planning on going but also planning on flying out after the game. Just hope it's not too late
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 17, 2026, 12:50:17 PMI always hear this, but I'm honestly skeptical that better high major opponents make a significant difference in attendance. Is there a significant population of fans that won't go to a game against Mississippi State but would go to a game against a Auburn or other unranked high major?
If we're in a state where we need strong opponents to draw crowds, the program is in trouble. This isn't the Deane/early Crean days.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on June 18, 2026, 09:57:22 AMIf we're in a state where we need strong opponents to draw crowds, the program is in trouble. This isn't the Deane/early Crean days.
Between cost and just other options, I don't think a decrease in attendance is indicative of a program in trouble. Granted, the apathy that set in last year and the end of the Wojo era is probably more concerning.
Quote from: cheebs09 on June 18, 2026, 10:57:35 AMBetween cost and just other options, I don't think a decrease in attendance is indicative of a program in trouble.
Mostly a crime issue as I understand it, aina
Quote from: Jay Bee on June 18, 2026, 11:01:18 AMMostly a crime issue as I understand it, aina
Not really. Dentist attendance has decreased drastically which coincides with a reduction in crime.
Quote from: cheebs09 on June 18, 2026, 10:57:35 AMBetween cost and just other options, I don't think a decrease in attendance is indicative of a program in trouble. Granted, the apathy that set in last year and the end of the Wojo era is probably more concerning.
Honestly, I thought the crowds were pretty good at the end of last year considering the dumpster fire of a record we had.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 16, 2026, 02:49:10 PMThere are most definitely stakes. Just not as many stakes as there used to be with these feast week tournaments
I want a banner. It's a damn shame MU auctioned off the 2001 Great Alaska Shootout Championship banner. It should be hanging at Fiserv Forum.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 17, 2026, 10:45:07 AMBitch about Michigan because they're too good.
Bitch about Mississippi State because it doesn't excite people.
Bitch about Atlantis because it's not bracketed.
Do we have complaints about the Wisconsin game too?
Whats it mean not bracketed?
Quote from: Johnny B on June 19, 2026, 04:40:04 PMWhats it mean not bracketed?
B4A used to be an 8 team tournament with a champions and consolation bracket where every team was guaranteed 3 games (same as Maui Invitational).
When we were first announced as a participant, the format had changed to two separate 4 team Groups. It was assumed that they would be played as 2 4-team tournaments where every team was guaranteed 2 games.
Now, it's been revealed that there isn't 2 4-team tournaments, it's just two groups of four teams. Each team will play two teams from their group and won't play the fourth team. Because B4A added Xavier to Marquette's group, we now know what the matchups will be. Marquette and Xavier will alternate playing Virginia and Texas A&M to avoid playing each other.
I thought the cr
Quote from: UWW2MU on June 18, 2026, 01:01:52 PMHonestly, I thought the crowds were pretty good at the end of last year considering the dumpster fire of a record we had.
I thought the crowd @ Georgetown was impressive.
Quote from: Spotcheck Billy on June 19, 2026, 09:10:33 PMI thought the crI thought the crowd @ Georgetown was impressive.
That is because Billy helps put that awesome crowd together every year. Thank You Billy.
Quote from: Spotcheck Billy on June 19, 2026, 09:10:33 PMI thought the thought the crowd @ Georgetown was impressive.
Oh, it
definitely was. And I am proud to say that my wife and I accounted for 2% of that crowd.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on June 20, 2026, 07:31:23 AMOh, it definitely was. And I am proud to say that my wife and I accounted for 2% of that crowd.
Oh, c'mon now. She's not THAT big!
Quote from: Jay Bee on June 20, 2026, 08:24:19 AMOh, c'mon now. She's not THAT big!
I showed your reply to my wife. You're a dead man walking. She'll be in Minneapolis by tonight.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on June 20, 2026, 09:36:32 AMI showed your reply to my wife. You're a dead man walking. She'll be in Minneapolis by tonight.
Won't be the first time. Holla
It will be interesting to watch how the UM situation shakes out.
New coach
Who stays?
Who goes?
Who can the new coaches find to replace those who depart?
Those who depart, who still has roster openings?
Who still has NIL money available?
The timing is a complete nut punch. There will be many lessons to learn from the fallout.
https://x.com/marquettembb/status/2070537579259412812?s=61
Quote from: MuMark on June 26, 2026, 11:04:19 AMhttps://x.com/marquettembb/status/2070537579259412812?s=61
looking forward to that trip to Starkvegas in 2027!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on June 26, 2026, 12:05:42 PMlooking forward to that trip to Starkvegas in 2027!
I picture the home crowd to be 10,000 Buzz's
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on June 16, 2026, 02:49:10 PMThere are most definitely stakes. Just not as many stakes as there used to be with these feast week tournaments (which is the new norm).
It's still two solid to great non-conference matchups, that should be on national TV (unlike that Georgia game), that also gives the team a bonding opportunity in a tropical locale. I don't see any reason not to like this addition to the schedule.
As someone that is planning to go, it's kinda disappointing. If I were watching on tv, I'd care a little less.
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Hosting Michigan State for an exhibition seems odd. Are more teams doing this?
Quote from: cheebs09 on July 09, 2026, 10:18:21 AMHosting Michigan State for an exhibition seems odd. Are more teams doing this?
Yes.......more teams are doing stuff like this......example
https://x.com/paulfritschner/status/2075218422846165001?s=61
Apparently it will be broadcast in some fashion.......also MU will be returning the game in 2027.
https://x.com/jimcomparoni/status/2075241175208857647?s=61
Are these private games or can fans attend?
Quote from: BM1090 on July 09, 2026, 01:47:28 PMAre these private games or can fans attend?
If they are paying to have it at Fiserv you can bet they will sell tickets to make some money out of it.
I assume fans will be allowed to attend. I wonder if it will be included as part of the season ticket package.
If not it would be a double slap at season ticket holders since they are playing a "students only" game at the Al.
Lots of high major games in many venues. Shaka continues with his 'anybody, anywhere' philosophy. I wonder what organization/cause will be the beneficiary of the Sparty exhibition.
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I think I'd put the O/U at 9.5 for Non-Conference wins with that schedule. We will be heavy underdogs for Michigan and Virginia. Heavy favorites against Mississippi State and the 6 cupcakes. I think we will be slight favorites for Wisconsin and TAMU and a toss up against Mizzou.
Quote from: tower912 on July 09, 2026, 03:06:17 PMLots of high major games in many venues. Shaka continues with his 'anybody, anywhere' philosophy. I wonder what organization/cause will be the beneficiary of the Sparty exhibition.
that is no longer a requirement so maybe it's just a high profile exhibition game like St. John's did with Michigan last season. That was a game sponsored by Bad Boy Mowers.
We've got MSU, Michigan, and UDM on the schedule. Why not add the four other Michigan D1 schools too? We'd go at least 5-2 for MI supremacy.
Quote from: wisblue on July 09, 2026, 03:05:47 PMI assume fans will be allowed to attend. I wonder if it will be included as part of the season ticket package.
If not it would be a double slap at season ticket holders since they are playing a "students only" game at the Al.
Will there be hot dogs?
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on July 09, 2026, 06:03:59 PMWill there be hot dogs?
The worst thing Marquette basketball could do is let fans be around the team
Quote from: wisblue on July 09, 2026, 03:05:47 PMI assume fans will be allowed to attend. I wonder if it will be included as part of the season ticket package.
If not it would be a double slap at season ticket holders since they are playing a "students only" game at the Al.
Ah. We've gotten to the "season ticket holders bitching about something" portion of the off-season.
I don't think there's much value lost on the student only game unless it's a marquee game. Detroit Mercy is not that.
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For those like me that are mascot challenged, what are the teams?
Quote from: NCMUFan on July 09, 2026, 06:35:54 PMFor those like me that are mascot challenged, what are the teams?
Anonymous Eagle has an easy-to-read table form of the schedule.
https://www.anonymouseagle.com/marquette-mens-basketball/38109/golden-eagles-non-conference-schedule-mercyhurst-detroit-mercy-northern-illinois-chicago-state-wagner
Quote from: NCMUFan on July 09, 2026, 06:35:54 PMFor those like me that are mascot challenged, what are the teams?
I'll do my best without looking them up!
GB
MSU
Mercyhurst
Michigan
Detroit-Mercy
Mizzou
NIU
Chicago State
2 Battle for Atlantis
Wagner (The Mike Deane Memorial beer mug game)
Bucky
New Hampshire
Miss State
Michigan State is part of the season ticket plan.
Quote from: tower912 on July 09, 2026, 03:06:17 PMLots of high major games in many venues. Shaka continues with his 'anybody, anywhere' philosophy. I wonder what organization/cause will be the beneficiary of the Sparty exhibition.
Tom Izzo wants to retire and needs more money to do that. Also, he wants a cut to compensate him for taking Joey off our hands. That was an issue that was never settled.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on July 09, 2026, 07:49:45 PMTom Izzo wants to retire and needs more money to do that. Also, he wants a cut to compensate him for taking Joey off our hands. That was an issue that was never settled.
Crean to MU. Hauser to MSU. Fair swap.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on July 09, 2026, 07:29:51 PMMichigan State is part of the season ticket plan.
That stinks. I wanted to get cheapo courtside tix for it. Oh well. Maybe still can??
That will be a really tough test for MU with what MSU has coming back. They should be a top 10 team. Nigel will get a huge test matching up with Fears.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on July 10, 2026, 09:43:21 AMThat will be a really tough test for MU with what MSU has coming back. They should be a top 10 team. Nigel will get a huge test matching up with Fears.
Good. Any great player needs to overcome all Fears!
Quote from: MU82 on July 10, 2026, 09:53:52 AMGood. Any great player needs to overcome all Fears!
you've been on a heater lately, 82!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on July 10, 2026, 09:43:21 AMThat will be a really tough test for MU with what MSU has coming back. They should be a top 10 team. Nigel will get a huge test matching up with Fears.
If it was a real game I'd agree, but based on how those exhibition games tend to go, it probably won't have the intensity and meaningful takeaways that a game that mattered would.
SMH, another game with no stakes.
Quote from: brewcity77 on July 10, 2026, 03:03:44 PMIf it was a real game I'd agree, but based on how those exhibition games tend to go, it probably won't have the intensity and meaningful takeaways that a game that mattered would.
Maybe, but look at some of the high-profile exhibition games from last year, like Michigan/St. John's and Kentucky/Purdue. Those were pretty intense. UConn/MSU was as well.
Any interaction with MSU will be intense. The Izzo way.
Quote from: brewcity77 on July 10, 2026, 03:03:44 PMIf it was a real game I'd agree, but based on how those exhibition games tend to go, it probably won't have the intensity and meaningful takeaways that a game that mattered would.
I thought the same when I went to the DePaul vs. ND preseason game last year. I think ND thought they would roll DePaul. When DePaul was winning with their starters in the second half, ND put theirs in and it was a fairly intense game.
No one wants to lose. If it's close, the main rotations will play a surprising amount of minutes.
If it's a blow out either way, "its just an exhibition game".
Quote from: tower912 on July 10, 2026, 03:19:23 PMAny interaction with MSU will be intense. The Izzo way.
He's very intense at ignoring rape