Quote from: MuggsyB on February 24, 2026, 08:05:12 PMGaining confidence/experience and finishing down the stretch is important. 

RGV's!!!

Quote from: BM1090 on February 25, 2026, 09:38:11 AMSo, probably need some teams to decline to get an invite. Strong finish and a good showing in NY might help.

I understand contract does not allow programs to decline

Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 25, 2026, 03:19:10 PMWould it be so hard to get a superstar center and get him a Camping World commercial from Lemonis?

They could have him "camping in the paint" blocking shots.

Lemonis isn't the ceo anymore. Max Wagner is. Lemonis still is a special adviser though.

If Marquette loses James to STJ, I am officially done with all of college basketball. 

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 25, 2026, 08:22:10 PMI saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 25, 2026, 08:22:10 PMI saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.

If the quote is accurate, it's definitely the Johnnie's.

Guards: James, Stevens, Portal, Walker, Norman, Johnston (redshirt).

Forwards: Parham, Owens, Egbuonu, Militec, Phillips (redshirt).

Centers: Portal, Pearson, Clark, Hamilton.

It was interesting hearing Tre Norman a few weeks ago on Shaka's radio show talking up Nash Walker. He compared his passing skills to Tyler Kolek, so he's obviously more than a great shooter. Via the portal a quick post defender who blocks shots and rebounds, plus a great scoring wing and Marquette is back in the tournament for the next three seasons at least.

Quote from: MuggsyB on February 25, 2026, 08:12:53 PMYes.  But I thought our ceiling was 4 wins.

Many did. Not I.

Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2026, 05:21:30 PMI'd like to get back to this (because it's interesting to me).  It seems obvious Pitino (Sr) would be the poacher.   Freshman potential to be paid/poached:  Acaden Lewis, Najai Hines, Jamier Jones, Nigel James Jr., even Stefan Vaaks

But maybe I'm wrong and Shaka is trying to get Najai Hines and Stefan Vaaks.

I saw that on the St John's board yesterday and multiple posters seemingly in the know said St John's is not the team throwing out the $4 million offer, but they did think James is the guy being referred to.

Florida is starting to look like a very dangerous team.  Their front line is dominant. 

St John's finished missing their last 24 FG attempts. They made 11 total for the game. Good God, that's so bad I'm impressed.