Long relationships doesn't equate to better ones.

Also the on court nature of relationships matter most.

He has to blow up half of this roster. Need to be able to make layups.

Hamilton, Owens, Jones, and Norman arn't worthy of true minutes, just gotta be honest about it.

Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 11, 2026, 12:10:04 AMAs a Bears fan I'm clearly not accustomed to success.  Nor would I have the insight into the frustrations that might exist with LaFleur.   

I just get the feeling that if they move on the might regret it.

You may want to check his record over the last four years.  His string of 7th seeds in the playoffs.  And losing huge leads.

MLF is a dork, and personifies loser culture.  A true kitten.

Quote from: MU82 on January 11, 2026, 12:47:51 PMIf fired, LaFleur will be unemployed for about 8 seconds. He probably would get one of the open head-coaching jobs. If not, he certainly will be an OC next season.

Unless he wants a paid vacation for a year. I don't know what's in his head.

Hope they enjoy a man who can't close out a game!

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With just how thoroughly this past year has exposed the flaws of RGV, I think it's relatively safe to say that we can all expect Shaka to utilize the transfer portal this offseason. No one in the program can deny that an immediate change is needed. But just as I'm certain about portal use being inevitable, I also firmly doubt Shaka will 100% discard the RGV philosophy, no matter how much some may want him to. The most likely outcome in my mind is that he'll simply modify it in some way. So the question has to be asked: what will the future of Shaka's culture look like? And more specifically, what's the best way for him to balance portal use with a priority on relationships & growth?

Unless Shaka figures something out, I imagine the most significant consequence to allowing incoming transfers is that future players will not feel as bound by the 'loyalty agreement' which has defined Shaka's culture these past couple of years. It seems to me that the best case scenario for him would be to take a page out of Matt Painter's book and do things similarly to Purdue. I don't know how realistic that is, but in any case, I'm interested to hear what others on here want or expect to see going forward.

Quote from: WarriorFan on January 10, 2026, 06:12:41 AMWife asked me to go to a Russian restaurant last time we were in Dubai.  It's called Sakhalin.  Awesome.  They are in Dubai, Istanbul and Moscow.  Went to the original one in Moscow last week and it was also amazing.  Fine dining, great caviar, amazing seafood, raw bar, sushi, first rate service.  Excellent wine list.  Definitely a treat to try if you're in one of those cities and have the budget. 

You uhhhhh went to Moscow last week?

Quote from: tower912 on Today at 11:23:18 AMExact opposite. I would have expected the same outcome from a team not named Marquette in the same situation.

Any team down a few bench players and getting minutes from freshmen and sophomores would have lost by 24 last night?
I'm skeptical.

Quote from: Newsdreams on Today at 01:58:52 PMI know, but he is supposed to be on the know on BE teams. I know about 8MM+ was what it took to get rid of Woj, and I thought no one would do it. But 8MM might not be enough to fund the regular roster + 2-3 top portal guys. So I'm not so sure if MU really has the resources to get into a bidding war, because that is what it takes.

Oh, I'm not sure either. Nor do I think Fanta knows that, say, Seton Hall has the resources but Marquette doesn't.

Quote from: Viper on Today at 11:28:52 AMbro, you don't have to take a dump on every reply. This season is such a shiit show, every and all comments are good in my book. I like some of our guys and still have some optimism for next season, but last night was tough. Didn't see quit, but didn't see any care, or fight. In fact, hey Shaka, get T'd up. If for no other reason to show the team and us know-it-alls in the stands that you give a damn.

Bro, I'm only taking dumps on replies I strongly disagree with.  There are plenty of people here that are rightfully extremely disappointed, or even disgusted, with the results this season yet still maintain perspective. 

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 01:52:36 PMI chuckled when I heard that. Fanta should stick to his area of expertise: orange and grape soda.

I know, but he is supposed to be on the know on BE teams. I know about 8MM+ was what it took to get rid of Woj, and I thought no one would do it. But 8MM might not be enough to fund the regular roster + 2-3 top portal guys. So I'm not so sure if MU really has the resources to get into a bidding war, because that is what it takes.

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 01:24:56 PMIn today's KenPom rankings, we are currently the fourth-lowest rated P4 team. We are only ahead of Maryland (who we lost to on our home court), Rutgers, and Boston College, who will likely fire their coach. We are ranked lower than historical powerhouses E. Tennessee State, UC San Diego, Bradley (yep), Hofstra, High Point, Utah Valley, among others, and 10 places behind DePaul. This is a true low point for MU basketball.

Agreed but
Bradley made it to the Championship Game of the CIT Tournament last year lol

At this point this season we are at a low point maybe even lower than Bob Dukiet's 1987-88 Season or Al McGuire's 1st Season in 1964-65.
Agree This Year at this point is Historically a true low point in Marquette University Basketball.