Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 15, 2026, 10:12:33 PMI'm amused the Brewers fans here are upset at the deal and not the Cubs fans who lost their player.

My son, a big Cubbie fan, said: "I am getting so sick of this sh!t."

That's life in the big leagues, kid.

Quote from: MuggsyB on January 15, 2026, 07:59:50 PMI've read many posts stating they will no longer watch this team and that it's masochistic to do so.  These same people have also intimated time and time again that winning at this point is meaningless.  I vehemently disagree.  In my view it's more than fair to criticize Shaka,the players, the state of the program, etc.  I do so quite frequently.  What I object to is quitting as a fan of MU hoops and losing all hope for our future. 

Either you are fan of MU hoops, our esteemed history, or you're a fking loser troll (Farley is a good example) as far as I'm concerned.  I believe we will bounce back and Shaka will pivot.  If he doesn't?  He should be immediately shown the door.  But regardless of who's out there, or coaching our program, I will always hope for greatness and getting back to the promised land.  And I say this completely admitting this is the worst MU team I have seen in my lifetime to this point in our season. 

Quote from: MuggsyB on January 15, 2026, 07:59:50 PMI've read many posts stating they will no longer watch this team and that it's masochistic to do so.  These same people have also intimated time and time again that winning at this point is meaningless.  I vehemently disagree.  In my view it's more than fair to criticize Shaka,the players, the state of the program, etc.  I do so quite frequently.  What I object to is quitting as a fan of MU hoops and losing all hope for our future. 

Either you are fan of MU hoops, our esteemed history, or you're a fking loser troll (Farley is a good example) as far as I'm concerned.  I believe we will bounce back and Shaka will pivot.  If he doesn't?  He should be immediately shown the door.  But regardless of who's out there, or coaching our program, I will always hope for greatness and getting back to the promised land.  And I say this completely admitting this is the worst MU team I have seen in my lifetime to this point in our season. 

The majority of Scoopers agree with this, too.

Don't let loud trolls confuse you.

Think of how much sand that could buy

Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 15, 2026, 10:43:29 PMAgree Mugs I have been going to most Marquette games for about 60 years since our Dad started taking us. I have not missed a Marquette home game in many many years until Seton Hall this year. And this will be the first year in many I will not be at the Marquette at DePaul game. But I plan on supporting the team and being at all the remaining home games.

Glad to hear thet MM.  You're a good fan. 

Wrong Thread Earlier.
Saint Thomas runs its record to 15-4 with a NET much better than Marquette's with a 91-80 road win. Nolan Minessale scored 27 Points. Nick Janowski scored 32 Points.

Saint Thomas runs its record to 15-4 with a NET much better than Marquette's with a 91-80 road win. Nolan Minessale scored 27 Points. Nick Janowski scored 32 Points.

When was the last time MU was a dog @ DePaul?

Agree Mugs I have been going to most Marquette games for about 60 years since our Dad started taking us. I have not missed a Marquette home game in many many years until Seton Hall this year. And this will be the first year in many I will not be at the Marquette at DePaul game. But I plan on supporting the team and being at all the remaining home games.

 

Quote from: Viper on January 15, 2026, 03:42:58 PMMaybe the big adjustment required in order to land top recruits, i.e. Kon, is how MU pays. If Shaka has a tiered system built to retain, highly touted guys do not want that, especially when other schools pay top shelf upfront.

Agree with this.
Was at the practice where Kon practiced with the team. Sat next to Kon's Parents.  Kon and Tyler went around the world shooting 5 3s at each of the 5 locations. They each made like 24/25 3s. Awesome shooting which easily would have won an NBA 3 point shooting contest. As I recall it seemed like Kon's Dad wanted Kon to go to Marquette.But....

Kon wore a Marquette Basketball T Shirt at the NBA Draft before changing into his Draft Suit. My understanding is we were willing to pay but Duke has even more resources. Marquette Recruiting is up there in resources but there are those out there with more resources.

That said this hinges on the Portal too.  Some rich friends of mine said they wish Shaka would use the Portal a year ago. They are very close with the richest in the program. Which leads to speculating Shaka could use the Portal the resources are there.

Quote from: Viper on January 15, 2026, 09:15:31 PMthe Scoop unifier is we all want MU basketball to dominate. It's a season of embarrassment and everyone handles it their own way. I admit I can hardly watch this team. Rather, I'll take in the game with Homer & TSmith. At least with Smith, he gives a solid assessment, and can relate since he played 3 of his seasons for Dukiet. (Committed to Majerus but honored the commitment when Majerus was 'encouraged' to depart). I sit in my rec room listening to the games. My wife tells me I keep mumbling 'why' 'how' and 'what the helll' a lot. Is what it is, Muggs.

I get that Viper.  No honest person could have expected this dumpster 🔥.   But giving up isn't a solution.  And I still think that growth and development can happen the remainder of the season.  If we don't have major roster overhaul March-Nov it will be totally inexcusable.  For now I will hope and believe Shaka can turn things around.