Quote from: Shaka Shart on February 02, 2026, 09:11:50 PMThe cowardly lion is a 4.4356 rated pickleball player

But if we could nationalize voting, he'd be even better.

Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 01, 2026, 05:11:37 PM8 or 9 more games like yesterday and we are on the bubble?

Marquette Basketball
Predictions Update
Feb 1, 2026
•   After losing to Seton Hall 69-64 yesterday, Marquette is now projected to finish the regular season 11-20 (6-14 Big East).
•   We currently rank Marquette as the #95 team in the country, and the #10 team in the Big East.
•   Next game: Sat, Feb 7 vs. #62 Butler. Our power ratings give the Golden Eagles a 50% chance to win.
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Quote from: DoctorV on February 02, 2026, 11:16:29 PM2- Now, if player X is ok collecting an inflated paycheck and just practicing with the boys,

I would hope that Zaide knew he was worth more than both Sean and Tre, and Shaka would agree. But that didn't happen.

Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2026, 07:38:01 PMI wouldn't run off players who want to stay.  And I have said what I am looking for if there is only one player.   So, how much money do I have to play with? 

If only one more player leaves, if that player is a guard or wing, I look for a second combo guard.   If that player is Royce or one of the 3 centers, I look for a 6'9 stretch 4.

Please, Shaka, block scoop on any and all devices of players and coaches.

1- To answer the original question in the thread topic, I don't think Shaka reads scoop but his assistants might.

2- Shaka's responsibility is to win, above all else. If he sees no path to playing time for player(s) X, or XYZ, that wouldn't be running them off.
Now, if player X is ok collecting an inflated paycheck and just practicing with the boys, as in the scenario above, I would hope the system has creating an appropriate sum of money that doesnt affect the rest of th roster construction. If it doesn't, and player and coach are ok with the funds player X is to receive while just being a valued teammate and practice guy, and there is a spot for someone on Shaka's bench then ok.

If not, Shaka's responsibility to win supersedes player Xs relationship and growth within the program. So if Shaka retains and pays someone to not add value on gameday, and the wins don't come, then it's on coach

I had St Thomas on the side tv on Sunday while watching a soccer game.

I must've caught one of Minessales worst stretches of the season but it was really really bad...

I get that everyone has a bad game but usually studs seems to jump off the screen at lower levels and his athleticism didn't seem to fit the bill.
They were playing a 4-16 team.
On one possession he did this quadruple fake thing in the post to trick the defender that almost made me fall off the couch in laughter, and then he got swatted.

Not trying to disparage the kid but in the 15-20 mins of real time that I watch it was not good.

On the other hand, he's got a teammate named Bjerke that went 10-12 from 3.
He's 6-9, pretty unathletic, but is shooting 47% from 3 and shot 42% last year and 47% in year 1. A guy like that would be a decent one year Caedin replacement imo.
Probably only gives you 10-12 mpg but can light it up with guys getting him the ball for some open looks

Quote from: wadesworld on February 02, 2026, 09:36:44 PMYeah no kidding. Like I said a couple weeks ago, this will be Schertz's last year at SLU. If Marquette were to be open and be the best job he had an offer for, he'd be Marquette's coach. He'd be crazy to stay at SLU over MU or any other number of teams.

He's a smart guy. He's very good with people. He carefully chose to go there. Agree or disagree, he thinks long term, that he can make it be a Gonzaga type of place or insert another similar example. He's aware it takes time. He idolized Majerus. One thing they have in common is they both knew/know that their system will win. Very confident people without being off putting.

They have more money and resources than you think they might have, and, from more people than you think too. They aren't going to match the top levels of spending, but they can spend like a top tier Big East program.

I'd be more surprised if he left than if he stayed a while.

He didn't recruit enough athleticism and size year 1. He recognized that and he changed it year 2.

9 player rotation. He went 6 for 6 in the transfer portal this cycle. (They came from Xavier, Virginia, Boston College, St. John's, N.Illinois, Quinnipiac. The other 3 are a two year Indiana St. transfer, a hometown Redshirt junior that he inherited, and a Sophomore Milwaukee kid, McCottry, from St. Thomas Moore High School.

This is what he said after the game on Friday. 2 minute video:

https://x.com/jacobcersosimo/status/2017451894235336773?s=46

I have no idea how the roster will shake out next season. If MU misses the tournament again next year, then I think Shaka's seat will be pretty warm. This season has been an inexcusable debacle, with MU sitting near the bottom of the league and having a losing record in non-conference. How Shaka gets them back into the tournament is up to him. Heading into next year with Hamilton, Clark, and Pearson (i.e., no proven layer) at the 5 would be a bold move.

Quote from: Tums Festival on February 02, 2026, 09:22:04 PMSaint Louis does not believe it will be able to retain HC Josh Schertz following this season, per sources.

https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376

The dude is a parody account (it's hard to tell these days):
https://awfulannouncing.com/college-basketball/new-troll-account-rob-reinhart.html

SLU has the money to keep him - Chaifetz is a billionaire who has lost out on buying pro teams, so he bought a college team.

Quote from: Tums Festival on February 02, 2026, 09:22:04 PMSaint Louis does not believe it will be able to retain HC Josh Schertz following this season, per sources.

https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376

Yeah no kidding. Like I said a couple weeks ago, this will be Schertz's last year at SLU. If Marquette were to be open and be the best job he had an offer for, he'd be Marquette's coach. He'd be crazy to stay at SLU over MU or any other number of teams.

Quote from: Tums Festival on February 02, 2026, 09:22:04 PMSaint Louis does not believe it will be able to retain HC Josh Schertz following this season, per sources.

https://x.com/RealRobReinhart/status/2018504741085667376

This guy is a professional troll.