I see this mentioned in the general transfer portal thread, but, for the benefit of headline skimmers, I think it's big enough news to warrant its own thread.
Can't tell if the misspelling is intentional or not. ;D
This appears to be true. Welcome Nolan.
Marquette lands local product Nolan Minessale in transfer portal (https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2026/04/20/marquettes-shaka-smart-gets-commitment-from-st-thomas-transfer-nolan-minessale/89657635007/)
And, scholarship table updated: https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=scholarship
(edited title for spelling)
Two great pickups in the portal. Also terrific to have a Milwaukee guy on the team again. Excited for this add ... think he can see major minutes at the 3 and get spot minutes at the 2 and 1.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on April 20, 2026, 04:37:01 PMCan't tell if the misspelling is intentional or not. ;D
It was not intentional. I must've had Minnesota in my head.
247 has him listed as a commit to MU. Link (no paywall):
https://247sports.com/player/nolan-minessale-46164983/college-352580/ (https://247sports.com/player/nolan-minessale-46164983/college-352580/)
Props to whichever poster was naming him many months ago. Felt bleak for a while but now it's exciting to be an MU hoops fan again.
https://x.com/matthewwinick/status/2046340665223655559?s=61
https://x.com/trillydonovan/status/2046340472084332943?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg
https://marquettewire.org/4155139/sports/elite-shooting-guard-nolan-minessale-transfers-from-st-thomas-to-marquette/
1. I'd like to apologize to Nolan in advance for Willie. He does not represent the views of any Marquette fan or alumni.
2. I guess Marquette had NIL money.
3. Tempering my enthusiasm since he was not a take at UW-Madison and Gard gets it done.
Poverty program
Second-biggest Minessale commitment of the past week.
So, is it Minn-uh-sale or Minn-uh-sahlay?
Love it.
With Nolan in the fold we have a starting 5 capable of earning a single digit seed. Only question for me is if we have a true 6th man. I think between the 4 returners and 5 incoming frosh at least one player is likely to be at the level next season.
IOW, we're back. Anything more is gravy
Backup PG would be ideal - maybe Tylen Riley will surprise us
Great addition. Reminiscent of Johnny Wolf at Xavier.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 20, 2026, 05:28:56 PMLove it.
With Nolan in the fold we have a starting 5 capable of earning a single digit seed. Only question for me is if we have a true 6th man. I think between the 4 returners and 5 incoming frosh at least one player is likely to be at the level next season.
IOW, we're back. Anything more is gravy
I'm not "counting" on Egbuonu, per se, but I'm optimistic he can be at least as effective a freshman as Adrien was this past season.
Should this guy be viewed as the replacement for Chase Ross?
Quote from: WarriorHal on April 20, 2026, 05:44:02 PMShould this guy be viewed as the replacement for Chase Ross?
He's like David S Pumpkins--he's his own thing
BAM!!!!! 🔨 dropped!!
And Shaka isn't finished.
MU IS BACK!!!!
Minessale also had 0.0 interest in being a Weasel/Rodent, which elevates his stock in my book!!
LFG!!!
Welcome to MU!
Quote from: Markusquette on April 20, 2026, 04:47:13 PMProps to whichever poster was naming him many months ago. Felt bleak for a while but now it's exciting to be an MU hoops fan again.
Thank You was one of them. It will be an even happier occasion to see the Minessale Family at Mass. Feel the Future is bright for Marquette Basketball.
Quote from: WarriorHal on April 20, 2026, 05:44:02 PMShould this guy be viewed as the replacement for Chase Ross?
It's not a bad comp
Great news! Love that Shaka has landed probably the two guys highest on MU's Portal priority list. Had litte doubt Shaka would course correct and be effective in the portal with the backing of competitive funding (which I was less confident of). Thanks again big donors!
Quote from: Pakuni on April 20, 2026, 05:27:28 PMSecond-biggest Minessale commitment of the past week.
So, is it Minn-uh-sale or Minn-uh-sahlay?
I saw somebody post that it's like two words put together
MINES—SALE
Not sure if that is actually true though
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 20, 2026, 06:16:06 PMIt's not a bad comp
Ben average 8 point and 6 rebounds. Sanada averaged 9 point and 6 rebounds. Nolan averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds and Chase averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds. We went 5 and 6 in our last 11 games with Ben and Chase. What makes you think we'll be better than that next season with Sananda and Nolan playing with NJ, RP and AS?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 20, 2026, 06:50:08 PMBen average 8 point and 6 rebounds. Sanada averaged 9 point and 6 rebounds. Nolan averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds and Chase averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds. We went 5 and 6 in our last 11 games with Ben and Chase. What makes you think we'll be better than that next season with Sananda and Nolan playing with NJ, RP and AS?
It's always raining
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 20, 2026, 06:50:08 PMBen average 8 point and 6 rebounds. Sanada averaged 9 point and 6 rebounds. Nolan averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds and Chase averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds. We went 5 and 6 in our last 11 games with Ben and Chase. What makes you think we'll be better than that next season with Sananda and Nolan playing with NJ, RP and AS?
It's truly hard for me to believe you're unironically comparing Gold and Fru's counting stats and assuming their impact will be similar.
Dear 8 pound, 6 ounce, newborn infant Jesus...
(https://media1.tenor.com/m/Zg3S8AfQKCEAAAAd/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-migraine.gif)
Quote from: Pakuni on April 20, 2026, 05:27:28 PMSecond-biggest Minessale commitment of the past week.
So, is it Minn-uh-sale or Minn-uh-sahlay?
I think it's Minn-uh-sah-lee.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 20, 2026, 06:50:08 PMBen average 8 point and 6 rebounds. Sanada averaged 9 point and 6 rebounds. Nolan averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds and Chase averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds. We went 5 and 6 in our last 11 games with Ben and Chase. What makes you think we'll be better than that next season with Sananda and Nolan playing with NJ, RP and AS?
With all due respect, they're completely different players. Making a pure statistical comparison, without context or variables, isn't fruitful. No pun intended.
Not to mention, as brain dead of a comparison it is with taking zero context other than counting stats, even if we're going with that 20 and 5 vs. 14 and 6 is a pretty significant difference.
And your 3 best returners will no longer be a couple of freshman with no college experience and a sophomore.
Doing it vs the Summit League vs the Big East is very different, but when you see Nolan's play distribution vs Chase's, it's easy to envision slotting Nolan into that Chase role as 2nd creator.
Full write up here (https://painttouches.com/2026/04/20/how-does-transfer-nolan-minessale-fit-into-marquette/).
(https://painttouches.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/minessale-v-ross.png)
Quote from: wadesworld on April 20, 2026, 07:15:04 PMNot to mention, as brain dead of a comparison it is with taking zero context other than counting stats, even if we're going with that 20 and 5 vs. 14 and 6 is a pretty significant difference.
And your 3 best returners will no longer be a couple of freshman with no college experience and a sophomore.
I'd like one more piece, but right now I'd give Shaka a solid A-. We've addressed two very important needs and can now field a team where all 5 guys will have defined roles offensively. Fru immediately makes us better defensively as well and Minessale has good size and athleticism. We will get WAY more point blank buckets with rim runs and cutting off the ball. I also think Minessale will shoot better from distance as a 2nd/3rd option. The kid can score and has a complete game. Lastly, getting Nigel help and more space to operate, doesn't bode well for MU's opponents. Dude has elite blow by speed which leads to high percentage shots, and coaches having nightmares because there is no answer. I expect our returning guys to all come back highly motivated and vastly improved.
Watched this year frustrated that we saw very few cutters. This makes us far more dangerous and unpredictable
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 20, 2026, 06:50:08 PMBen average 8 point and 6 rebounds. Sanada averaged 9 point and 6 rebounds. Nolan averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds and Chase averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds. We went 5 and 6 in our last 11 games with Ben and Chase. What makes you think we'll be better than that next season with Sananda and Nolan playing with NJ, RP and AS?
I believe you're a baseball fan. I assume youre familiar with the WAR stat. Total value of a player in college basketball isn't as easy to quantify, but BPR attempts to do that and does a decent job and accounts for the differences in strength of schedule. Essentially the bigger the number, the more value a player brings. Here are the BPR numbers for the players you are trying to compare:
Fru 5.68
Minessale 4.97
Ross: 4.43
Gold: 2.45
So per BPR, Fru is a massive upgrade over Gold and Minessale is a slight upgrade over Ross. Now keep in mind that most players improve from year to year so 2027 Fru and Minessale are likely even more valuable. Now add in that the 7 returners will likely imrpove on average. Then add in 5 freshmen who will certainly bring more value than Sean and Tre.
That's why I anticipate not just improvement, but massive improvement.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 20, 2026, 06:50:08 PMBen average 8 point and 6 rebounds. Sanada averaged 9 point and 6 rebounds. Nolan averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds and Chase averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds. We went 5 and 6 in our last 11 games with Ben and Chase. What makes you think we'll be better than that next season with Sananda and Nolan playing with NJ, RP and AS?
Friggin' awesome. To borrow from the Rock, way to know your role.
Well, at least we have a first team all-conference eeyore in the fandom.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 20, 2026, 06:50:08 PMBen average 8 point and 6 rebounds. Sanada averaged 9 point and 6 rebounds. Nolan averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds and Chase averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds. We went 5 and 6 in our last 11 games with Ben and Chase. What makes you think we'll be better than that next season with Sananda and Nolan playing with NJ, RP and AS?
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on April 20, 2026, 07:38:49 PMI believe you're a baseball fan. I assume youre familiar with the WAR stat. Total value of a player in college basketball isn't as easy to quantify, but BPR attempts to do that and does a decent job and accounts for the differences in strength of schedule. Essentially the bigger the number, the more value a player brings. Here are the BPR numbers for the players you are trying to compare:
Fru 5.68
Minessale 4.97
Ross: 4.43
Gold: 2.45
So per BPR, Fru is a massive upgrade over Gold and Minessale is a slight upgrade over Ross. Now keep in mind that most players improve from year to year so 2027 Fru and Minessale are likely even more valuable. Now add in that the 7 returners will likely imrpove on average. Then add in 5 freshmen who will certainly bring more value than Sean and Tre.
That's why I anticipate not just improvement, but massive improvement.
Thank You!
Quote from: PointWarrior on April 20, 2026, 07:59:22 PMWell, at least we have a first team all-conference eeyore in the fandom.
C'mon? Not all-american?
Better next year, one reason, Caedin Hamilton should only be used in mop up situations.
Quote from: Markusquette on April 20, 2026, 04:47:13 PMProps to whichever poster was naming him many months ago. Felt bleak for a while but now it's exciting to be an MU hoops fan again.
I went back and checked my text history and I was texting fellow MU fans about Minessale on January 9th. Not sure when my first post was here about him, but I'm pretty sure I was one of the first.
My source (non-MU fan) was really proud of himself for calling his shot ages ago.
Quote from: onepost on April 20, 2026, 05:30:25 PMBackup PG would be ideal - maybe Tylen Riley will surprise us
Riley isn't transferring anywhere to be a backup PG.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on April 20, 2026, 06:50:08 PMBen average 8 point and 6 rebounds. Sanada averaged 9 point and 6 rebounds. Nolan averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds and Chase averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds. We went 5 and 6 in our last 11 games with Ben and Chase. What makes you think we'll be better than that next season with Sananda and Nolan playing with NJ, RP and AS?
Fru is infinity better than gold.
Quote from: #UnleashThePortal on April 20, 2026, 09:20:50 PMFru is infinity better than gold.
The over all metrics say so and hope you are right. I guess scoring and rebounding don't tell the whole story.
Quote from: SaveOD238 on April 20, 2026, 08:06:06 PMI went back and checked my text history and I was texting fellow MU fans about Minessale on January 9th. Not sure when my first post was here about him, but I'm pretty sure I was one of the first.
This is your second post with "Minessale" in it. Your first was on March 25, two weeks after our season had concluded.
This board has talked about him as a potential transfer dating back to at least November.
Quote from: SaveOD238 on April 20, 2026, 08:06:06 PMI went back and checked my text history and I was texting fellow MU fans about Minessale on January 9th. Not sure when my first post was here about him, but I'm pretty sure I was one of the first.
My source (non-MU fan) was really proud of himself for calling his shot ages ago.
To make sure that neither you nor panda gets hurt patting himself on the back, I suggest you pat each other on the back. And if it ends up leading to more, there's nothing wrong with that.
Welcome Nolan!
Now can we finally stop talking about the Tommies.
Quote from: BCHoopster on April 20, 2026, 08:04:09 PMBetter next year, one reason, Caedin Hamilton should only be used in mop up situations.
Every minute he is used in mopup is a minute that doesn't go to Clark, who has potential. Hamilton has no potential.
Quote from: JoanofArcMascot on April 21, 2026, 01:16:17 AMEvery minute he is used in mopup is a minute that doesn't go to Clark, who has potential. Hamilton has no potential.
I see no discernable difference between the two.
Quote from: SaveOD238 on April 20, 2026, 08:06:06 PMI went back and checked my text history and I was texting fellow MU fans about Minessale on January 9th. Not sure when my first post was here about him, but I'm pretty sure I was one of the first.
My source (non-MU fan) was really proud of himself for calling his shot ages ago.
#fakenews #lies
I have never seen Nolan Minessale play.
But great to see a local product return home.
Immediate thought was the Jake Thomas transfer.
Former HS local star who transfers to MU from a smaller program University to help a struggling MU team.
asked this in the transfer portal thread a while ago: who was the last MUHS scholarship player for MU Hoops? Did John Mueller eventually earn a scholarship after coming to MU as a walk-on, or does it go back even further?
It looks like Minnessale will be the first MUHS grad to play for MU since Mueller and Pat Duffy.
https://x.com/JordanLoppnow/status/2046353222835540384
Quote from: NCMUFan on April 21, 2026, 08:10:20 AMI have never seen Nolan Minessale play.
But great to see a local product return home.
Immediate thought was the Jake Thomas transfer.
Former HS local star who transfers to MU from a smaller program University to help a struggling MU team.
Jake Thomas and Nolan Minessale have nothing in common as basketball players other than the color of their skin.
Jake Thomas transferred from a smaller school to help a team that hadn't missed the tournament in half a decade and was coming off a Sweet 16.
Other than that, sure.
Quote from: NCMUFan on April 21, 2026, 08:10:20 AMI have never seen Nolan Minessale play.
But great to see a local product return home.
Immediate thought was the Jake Thomas transfer.
Former HS local star who transfers to MU from a smaller program University to help a struggling MU team.
Ooofta. I hope not. Also, wat?
Struggling MU team? When Jake transferred, MU was on a run of six consecutive NCAA tourney appearances. The year he sat out in residency, MU again returned to the Big Dance, reaching the Sweet 16.
His first year playing for MU he barely played, shooting 42.9% eFG%. Yet, MU went dancing again and reached the Elite 8. In those tourney games, he logged 9 minutes total and his stat line was fairly bare: 0/1 from the field, and that's it.
His only year he played meaningful minutes, MU's streak of 8 straight tourney appearances was snapped.
WAT
Quote from: NCMUFan on April 21, 2026, 08:10:20 AMI have never seen Nolan Minessale play.
But great to see a local product return home.
Immediate thought was the Jake Thomas transfer.
Former HS local star who transfers to MU from a smaller program University to help a struggling MU team.
Minessale is significantly better than Jake Thomas. Was first team Summit League and lead the conference in a number of advanced stat categories.
Thomas was basically a shooter...and that's about it. Never made an all conference team.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 08:22:51 AMMinessale is significantly better than Jake Thomas. Was first team Summit League and lead the conference in a number of advanced stat categories.
Thomas was basically a shooter...and that's about it. Never made an all conference team.
They're both white, so basically the same player. White people all look alike, so I get it.
I have no idea if Minnesale will help significantly or not. Hard to say how his success at a small time program like St. Thomas translates to playing in the BE. But, shooting is a skill that can translate easier than other skills. If he can shoot, he is a welcome addition. But, I caution against leaping to the conclusion that he and Fru suddenly make MU a single digit seed for next year's tournament as one poster said. That would be a massive leap. I am simply glad that Shaka may put a more competitive team on the floor than we saw this past season. At least Shaka is trying.
Quote from: rgoode57 on April 21, 2026, 08:38:26 AMI have no idea if Minnesale will help significantly or not. Hard to say how his success at a small time program like St. Thomas translates to playing in the BE. But, shooting is a skill that can translate easier than other skills. If he can shoot, he is a welcome addition. But, I caution against leaping to the conclusion that he and Fru suddenly make MU a single digit seed for next year's tournament as one poster said. That would be a massive leap. I am simply glad that Shaka may put a more competitive team on the floor than we saw this past season. At least Shaka is trying.
The two portal players serve as a reset that filled two glaring gaps. MU will put a starting 5 out there that will compete well against most teams. The key to a special season will be how the rest of the players develop into an effective bench.
I expect Minessale will spell Nigel at times and serve as ballhandler. Injury concerns me, but I also expected Nash to fill that role for like 5-10 this year.
AS will also be able to fill that as needed (and did a few instances this year).
With the 2 commits I am starting to feel like there is a bit of a minutes crunch developing. And right now, that's probably a good thing. Really excited about what Fru can teach Sheek (and hopefully the rest of the bigs). Sheek was a good drop coverage guy based on highlights but still quite mobile and a good shot blocker. Fru is a great model for where his game can go
Quote from: NCMUFan on April 21, 2026, 08:10:20 AMI have never seen Nolan Minessale play.
But great to see a local product return home.
Immediate thought was the Jake Thomas transfer.
Former HS local star who transfers to MU from a smaller program University to help a struggling MU team.
He's more like Jake Thomas, Luke Fischer, Matt Heldt, Henry Ellenson, Jim MacIlvaine, & Sam & Joey Hauser in a blender.
In that he's a white basketball player from Wisconsin.
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 21, 2026, 08:20:45 AMOoofta. I hope not. Also, wat?
Struggling MU team? When Jake transferred, MU was on a run of six consecutive NCAA tourney appearances. The year he sat out in residency, MU again returned to the Big Dance, reaching the Sweet 16.
His first year playing for MU he barely played, shooting 42.9% eFG%. Yet, MU went dancing again and reached the Elite 8. In those tourney games, he logged 9 minutes total and his stat line was fairly bare: 0/1 from the field, and that's it.
His only year he played meaningful minutes, MU's streak of 8 straight tourney appearances was snapped.
WAT
Yet if Davidson doesn't have a defender hugging Jake Thomas in the corner on Vander Blue's drive, Marquette might be out of the Tournament in round one.
#NCMUwasright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-EdfwyLvZk
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 09:27:30 AMHe's more like Jake Thomas, Luke Fischer, Matt Heldt, Henry Ellenson, Jim MacIlvaine, & Sam & Joey Hauser in a blender.
In that he's a white basketball player from Wisconsin.
To be fair, Minessale is closer to Jake Thomas than Fru is to Matt Heldt. So it wasn't the worst player comp Scoop has had for one of our incoming transfers at least.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 21, 2026, 09:41:14 AMYet if Davidson doesn't have a defender hugging Jake Thomas in the corner on Vander Blue's drive, Marquette might be out of the Tournament in round one.
#NCMUwasright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-EdfwyLvZk
It still boggles the mind that McKillop would rather have someone closely guard Jake Thomas, who played a grand total of four minutes and went 0-1 that game, versus sagging that guy into the lane to help on Marquette's leading scorer.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 21, 2026, 08:25:57 AMThey're both white, so basically the same player. White people all look alike, so I get it.
Yeah, I don't think so. Otherwise he would be headed to Madison. They collect white guys.
Quote from: JoanofArcMascot on April 21, 2026, 01:16:17 AMEvery minute he is used in mopup is a minute that doesn't go to Clark, who has potential. Hamilton has no potential.
Agree. Hamilton should be sent packing.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 09:46:23 AMIt still boggles the mind that McKillop would rather have someone closely guard Jake Thomas, who played a grand total of four minutes and went 0-1 that game, versus sagging that guy into the lane to help on Marquette's leading scorer.
Buzz claiming he's a lights out shooter that whole season worked
As far as comparing Jake Thomas to Nolan Minessale, it's a perfect comp with a few exceptions. Minessale is basically Jake Thomas but 2 inches taller, has a 7-foot wingspan, is a much better defender, is far more athletic, is better attacking, finishing, and drawing contact at the rim, plays above the rim, is a better rebounder, is a better passer, and a better ball-handler.
Jake did have a better three point shot. But other than that, very similar.
I genuinely think this is one of the worst player comparison discussions I have seen on Scoop.
Quote from: jfp61 on April 21, 2026, 11:03:11 AMI genuinely think this is one of the worst player comparison discussions I have seen on Scoop.
We had a poster comparing Fru to Matt Heldt just last week.
Quote from: Stretchdeltsig on April 21, 2026, 10:03:34 AMAgree. Hamilton should be sent packing.
He grew 4" since the season ended. He's now 7' 1"
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 09:27:30 AMHe's more like Jake Thomas, Luke Fischer, Matt Heldt, Henry Ellenson, Jim MacIlvaine, & Sam & Joey Hauser in a blender.
In that he's a white basketball player from Wisconsin.
Take a McIlvane type any day. A great rim protector
Quote from: willie warrior on April 21, 2026, 11:18:26 AMTake a McIlvane type any day. A great rim protector
McIlvaine would be even better.
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 21, 2026, 11:18:57 AMMcIlvaine would be even better.
yes he would, but alas, his eligibility has expired.
Jake Thomas is Rob Hanley with a better three point shot.
Y'all are missing the fact that Jake's last name is THOMAS, and Nolan played at St. THOMAS.
Practically twinsies!
Also, it continues to be "fun" to witness the level of hatred some have for one of the players on the bottom of our roster.
Nolan Minessale is nothing like Jake Thomas. More like a better Haanif Cheatham.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on April 21, 2026, 02:32:21 PMNolan Minessale is nothing like Jake Thomas. More like a better Haanif Cheatham.
Sorry that comparison just doesn't make sense. Here's some options for you to choose from:
Kolek
Rowsey
Hausers
Ellanson
Fischer
Heldt
Thomas
Mac
Crawford
Fitzgerald
Wardle
Marrotta
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 02:36:30 PMSorry that comparison just doesn't make sense. Here's some options for you to choose from:
Kolek
Rowsey
Hausers
Ellanson
Fischer
Heldt
Thomas
Mac
Crawford
Fitzgerald
Wardle
Marrotta
Uh...Don Kojis?
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 02:37:37 PMUh...Don Kojis?
Everything truly was black & white in those days
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 02:37:37 PMUh...Don Kojis?
Kojis played the game when 97% of the players wouldn't sniff the court today. He's basically a basketball version of dinosaurs.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 21, 2026, 03:15:25 PMKojis played the game when 97% of the players wouldn't sniff the court today. He's basically a basketball version of dinosaurs.
Well, dinosaurs never really existed so...
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 02:36:30 PMSorry that comparison just doesn't make sense. Here's some options for you to choose from:
Kolek
Rowsey
Hausers
Ellanson
Fischer
Heldt
Thomas
Mac
Crawford
Fitzgerald
Wardle
Marrotta
Mike Flory and Pat Foley in a blender.
https://gomarquette.com/news/2026/4/21/mens-basketball-mubb-signs-transfers-sananda-fru-nolan-minessale
Marquette's first official announcement on Fru and Minessale's signings — includes some brief thoughts by Shaka on each of them.
It also confirms that "Minessale" is, in fact, pronounced MIN-ih-SAH-lee.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 03:19:57 PMWell, dinosaurs never really existed so...
False. (Oops ... forgot pic)
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 03:19:57 PMWell, dinosaurs never really existed so...
False.
(https://i.imgur.com/LU0sMag.jpg)
Quote from: The Sultan on April 21, 2026, 03:19:57 PMWell, dinosaurs never really existed so...
True that's why these "scientists" claim they evolved into modern birds which are obviously not real
The resemblance of dinosaurs and chickens is scary.
Quote from: NCMUFan on April 21, 2026, 04:53:57 PMThe resemblance of dinosaurs and chickens is scary.
Evolution does that.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 21, 2026, 02:36:30 PMSorry that comparison just doesn't make sense. Here's some options for you to choose from:
Kolek
Rowsey
Hausers
Ellanson
Fischer
Heldt
Thomas
Mac
Crawford
Fitzgerald
Wardle
Marrotta
The most obvious comp is Anthony Candelino.
Hey, paisan!
Spoke with Nolan's Parents after Mass today. I said we would have been happy wherever Nolan ended up but are happier he is at Marquette.
Nolan's Dad said they are happy the family will be able to see Nolan play more. And Feel more importantly it is a Win - Win for Nolan and the Team
Hope the home town boy sets the nets on fire.
We all do.
Quote from: MU82 on April 21, 2026, 04:17:35 PMFalse.
(https://i.imgur.com/LU0sMag.jpg)
Wait--that's not a real photo. That's AI.
Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 27, 2026, 04:26:48 PMWait--that's not a real photo. That's AI.
Just the rainbow portion, everyone knows Jesus wouldn't be caught near rainbow colors.
https://www.tmj4.com/sports/parents-reflect-on-a-dream-come-true-as-brookfield-native-nolan-minessale-transfers-to-marquette
Quote from: MuMark on April 29, 2026, 08:37:05 AMhttps://www.tmj4.com/sports/parents-reflect-on-a-dream-come-true-as-brookfield-native-nolan-minessale-transfers-to-marquette
Going to be very easy to cheer for him.
Quote from: MuMark on April 29, 2026, 08:37:05 AMhttps://www.tmj4.com/sports/parents-reflect-on-a-dream-come-true-as-brookfield-native-nolan-minessale-transfers-to-marquette
Shaka's falconer deserves a raise.
Parents couldn't afford a helicopter?
would his old HS gear be considered acceptable for practice? These are the questions that keep me up at night
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2026, 09:20:48 AMwould his old HS gear be considered acceptable for practice? These are the questions that keep me up at night
What other questions keep you up at night? If you need suggestions, there are questions regarding how Sheek and SLU got together and which of our two bench centers will blossom into a solid player first.
Minnesale's dad atarted at MU one year after I graduated from MU. Damn, I'm feeling old this morning!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 29, 2026, 09:33:14 AMWhat other questions keep you up at night? If you need suggestions, there are questions regarding how Sheek and SLU got together and which of our two bench centers will blossom into a solid player first.
They aren't all winners:
2026) Why did Tre Norman choose Milwaukee
2024) what if Tyler isn't injured
2023) what if Tyler isn't injured
2020) Could Markus will us to at least one tournament win?
2019) What was truly in the letter?
2018) Would this team have won a tournament game if NET was used instead of RPI?
2012) what if Mizzou hadn't choked again Norfolk St? What if Otule isn't injured.
2010) What if Jimmy had played decent defense and we stop the shot?
2009) what if lazar knows the size of his feet & James isn't injured
2008) what if we stop the shot?
2007) what if McNeal isn't injured?
2005) what if Travis isn't injured?
2002) what if we stop the shot?
1997) what if we don't run into a Providence team blessed by god?
1983) what if we defend the shot?
1978) what if whitehead isn't ejected?
1976) what if they seeded teams so we didn't have to play IU in the elite 8?
1974) what if AL is not ejected?
1971) what if chones stays?
1970) what if we stay in the NCAA tournament?
1969) what if Mount doesn't hit those shots?
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2026, 09:59:54 AM1976) what if they seeded teams so we didn't have to play IU in the elite 8?
1974) what if AL is not ejected?
1971) what if chones stays?
1970) what if we stay in the NCAA tournament?
1969) what if Mount doesn't hit those shots?
I'm going to take only the ones from my time at Marquette and for some years afterward, but thanks for
nothing! Now I'm going to wake up frequently at night until November.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2026, 09:59:54 AMThey aren't all winners:
2026) Why did Tre Norman choose Milwaukee
2024) what if Tyler isn't injured
2023) what if Tyler isn't injured
2020) Could Markus Will is to at least one tournament win?
2019) What was truly in the letter?
2018) Would this team have won a tournament game if NET was used instead of RPI?
2012) what is Mizzou hadn't choked again Norfolk St? What if Otule isn't injured.
2010) What if Jimmy had played decent defense and we stop the shot?
2009) what if lazar knows the size of his feet & James isn't injured
2008) what if we stop the shot?
2007) what if McNeal isn't injured?
2005) what if Travis isn't injured?
2002) what if we stop the shot?
1996) what if we don't run into a Providence team blessed by god?
1983) what if we defend the shot?
1978) what if whitehead isn't ejected?
1976) what if they seeded teams so we didn't have to play IU in the elite 8?
1974) what if AL is not ejected?
1971) what if chones stays?
1970) what if we stay in the NCAA tournament?
1969) what if Mount doesn't hit those shots?
Well, Chones had been abused by Kent Benson that season, so he wasn't staying.
As for Al in '74, he choked massively
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 29, 2026, 10:33:22 AMWell, Chones had been abused by Kent Benson that season, so he wasn't staying.
As for Al in '74, he choked massively
Hurley wouldn't have gotten ejected if it had been him.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on April 29, 2026, 10:06:32 AMI'm going to take only the ones from my time at Marquette and for some years afterward, but thanks for nothing! Now I'm going to wake up frequently at night until November.
Here's one that'll help you sleep but not related to Marquette
What if Hopkins and/or Maggette had an ounce of local pride instead of opting for the Friars.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2026, 09:59:54 AMThey aren't all winners:
2026) Why did Tre Norman choose Milwaukee
2024) what if Tyler isn't injured
2023) what if Tyler isn't injured
2020) Could Markus will us to at least one tournament win?
2019) What was truly in the letter?
2018) Would this team have won a tournament game if NET was used instead of RPI?
2012) what if Mizzou hadn't choked again Norfolk St? What if Otule isn't injured.
2010) What if Jimmy had played decent defense and we stop the shot?
2009) what if lazar knows the size of his feet & James isn't injured
2008) what if we stop the shot?
2007) what if McNeal isn't injured?
2005) what if Travis isn't injured?
2002) what if we stop the shot?
1996) what if we don't run into a Providence team blessed by god?
1983) what if we defend the shot?
1978) what if whitehead isn't ejected?
1976) what if they seeded teams so we didn't have to play IU in the elite 8?
1974) what if AL is not ejected?
1971) what if chones stays?
1970) what if we stay in the NCAA tournament?
1969) what if Mount doesn't hit those shots?
this could be a seperate thread.
Another - 1998), what if Hutch isn't injured and feuding with Deane? We started 10-0 that season.
1996 was "what if we don't shoot 27% for the game against Arkansas, 19% inside the arc, and didn't take 30 threes (Pieper 14 himself, making only 3)" 1997 was the PC game.
The Lazar thing wasn't the size of his feet, he stepped over the line when he decided not to pass the ball in.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 29, 2026, 11:13:32 AMthis could be a seperate thread.
Another - 1998), what if Hutch isn't injured and feuding with Deane? We started 10-0 that season.
1996 was "what if we don't shoot 27% for the game against Arkansas, 19% inside the arc, and didn't take 30 threes (Pieper 14 himself, making only 3)" 1997 was the PC game.
The Lazar thing wasn't the size of his feet, he stepped over the line when he decided not to pass the ball in.
Didn't know about 98, my bad on 96/97
The lazar thing I was just trying to put a humorous twist on that boneheaded move.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2026, 10:55:58 AMHurley wouldn't have gotten ejected if it had been him.
Can you imagine what scoop would have looked like?
Quote from: 79Warrior on April 29, 2026, 11:43:23 AMCan you imagine what scoop would have looked like?
Willie would have spent the next 3 years calling for him to be fired
Quote from: MuMark on April 29, 2026, 08:37:05 AMhttps://www.tmj4.com/sports/parents-reflect-on-a-dream-come-true-as-brookfield-native-nolan-minessale-transfers-to-marquette
Cute story. But ...
He joins Sananda Fru as one of two transfers headed to Marquette, marking the first time Smart has dipped into the transfer portal.I hope nobody tells Kolek, OMax, Morsell and Kuath that.
Quote from: MU82 on April 29, 2026, 12:22:21 PMCute story. But ...
He joins Sananda Fru as one of two transfers headed to Marquette, marking the first time Smart has dipped into the transfer portal.
I hope nobody tells Kolek, OMax, Morsell and Kuath that.
It is definitely different now though I $uspect.....
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2026, 11:21:30 AMDidn't know about 98, my bad on 96/97
The lazar thing I was just trying to put a humorous twist on that boneheaded move.
1998 was my senior year, and we were jacked up about being 10-0 after the Wardle last-second three at Louisville and Deane flipping off the crowd. Then BAM, we come back from break to 4 losses in a row. My roommate knew Hutch, and Hutch was pissed at Deane, claimed he was a racist, etc.
Quote from: MuMark on April 29, 2026, 08:37:05 AMhttps://www.tmj4.com/sports/parents-reflect-on-a-dream-come-true-as-brookfield-native-nolan-minessale-transfers-to-marquette
MU might want TMJ4 to edit the tampering part out of the video. Nolan's mom talks about the first time Shaka called Nolan, the family was on vacation and an eagle landed nearby during the call!
Unless the Minessale family vacation was AFTER Nolan was in the Portal, that would be tampering.
I guess I'm not going to get too upset about SLU tampering with Sheek. Seems everyone is doing it, and the NCAA has chosen to look the other way.
Quote from: 94Warrior on April 29, 2026, 12:51:12 PMMU might want TMJ4 to edit the tampering part out of the video. Nolan's mom talks about the first time Shaka called Nolan, the family was on vacation and an eagle landed nearby during the call!
Unless the Minessale family vacation was AFTER Nolan was in the Portal, that would be tampering.
I guess I'm not going to get too upset about SLU tampering with Sheek. Seems everyone is doing it, and the NCAA has chosen to look the other way.
It literally said in the article that Shaka didn't call until after he entered the portal. Of course, I don't think anyone actually believes there was no communication prior but the article doesn't indicate that's the case.
"Within five or 10 minutes of entering the portal, Shaka was already on the phone. There was a level of prioritization there. It was clear they knew his game and how he fits their program," Mark Minessale said.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on April 29, 2026, 01:11:04 PM"Within five or 10 minutes of entering the portal, Shaka was already on the phone. There was a level of prioritization there. It was clear they knew his game and how he fits their program," Mark Minessale said.
I'm more impressed that Shaka was refreshing the transfer portal fast enough to call within 5 minutes...on March 10 - when Nolan was on vacation in Florida 3 days after St Thomas spring break ended! 8-)
(I actually think the "first time Shaka called" and "5-10 minutes" are two different stories, but the article isn't really very clear about that)
Quote from: Galway Eagle on April 29, 2026, 09:59:54 AMThey aren't all winners:
2026) Why did Tre Norman choose Milwaukee
2024) what if Tyler isn't injured
2023) what if Tyler isn't injured
2020) Could Markus will us to at least one tournament win?
2019) What was truly in the letter?
2018) Would this team have won a tournament game if NET was used instead of RPI?
2012) what if Mizzou hadn't choked again Norfolk St? What if Otule isn't injured.
2010) What if Jimmy had played decent defense and we stop the shot?
2009) what if lazar knows the size of his feet & James isn't injured
2008) what if we stop the shot?
2007) what if McNeal isn't injured?
2005) what if Travis isn't injured?
2002) what if we stop the shot?
1997) what if we don't run into a Providence team blessed by god?
1983) what if we defend the shot?
1978) what if whitehead isn't ejected?
1976) what if they seeded teams so we didn't have to play IU in the elite 8?
1974) what if AL is not ejected?
1971) what if chones stays?
1970) what if we stay in the NCAA tournament?
1969) what if Mount doesn't hit those shots?
What if AL took the Buck's job.
Quote from: MuMark on April 29, 2026, 08:37:05 AMhttps://www.tmj4.com/sports/parents-reflect-on-a-dream-come-true-as-brookfield-native-nolan-minessale-transfers-to-marquette
"Fortunately for me, there wasn't a situation with bench players that would be taking my time no matter what like Sheek had to deal with, so that helped in the decision."