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.

Quote from: Johnny B on Today at 12:28:15 PMStupid or ambitious? Its not to unrealistic to think the program could do something along the lines of  what OP proposed.
 

His post was entirely sarcastic. 

Quote from: Biggie Clausen on Today at 11:10:37 AMI don't think you were being hyperbolic at all.  You're right, I mean, all we need is 2-3 high level transfers and we can turn this thing right around.  Kolek and O-Max ain't walking through that door, but surely there must be two guys as good as them out there (we are talking "high level") who would want to play for Marquette next year.  Or three guys, because you did say *2-3*, so maybe, like, a Rowsey as well.  Why not?

And if we identified those players, and they had interest in coming to Marquette, we would have to win a bidding war with other programs to get them.  So, probably at least a few million bucks.  It's been said the money is there so that shouldn't be a problem.

And then if we did get those 2-3 guys, it means a few of our current players will need to be kicked to the curb.  I'm sure Shaka would have no problem telling his "champ" Caedin Hamilton that he's played his last game at Marquette.  And we know Sean Jones' mom doesn't judge Shaka on wins and losses, so that one will be an easy conversation. 

And Shaka himself will have to admit that RGV was a failure and he's changing his philosophy.  He definitely doesn't come off as a guy who's high on his own supply, so I'm sure he'll have no issue doing this.

So yes, you're correct that 2-3 high level transfers will solve all our problems.  Shouldn't be any problems bringing them in.

And no one has said even a ballpark figure, so I say a lot of speculation and BS. Even more from the people who keep saying it but won't provide an amount.

Quote from: Newsdreams on Today at 01:39:34 PMI don't know if Fanta really knows but last night at one point said MU doesn't have huge resources to offer guys and compete, thus the Shaka model. If this true or BS I have no idea.

I chuckled when I heard that. Fanta should stick to his area of expertise: orange and grape soda.

Quote from: wadesworld on Today at 11:03:09 AMhttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/25347106-patrick-mahomes-wears-oregon-jersey-video-after-losing-bet-texas-tech-bowl-game

Explains why Raiola is transferring to Oregon.

And now it's to be a backup.  Lol.

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 01:24:00 PMTa-ta.

Watch him come and complain after next loss

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.

Wow!