Quote from: Stretchdeltsig on February 03, 2026, 10:10:44 AMAgreed. Shaka doesn't seem to recruit shooters. Its also true that the players shoot worse at Marquette than when they played in high school. It seems that Shaka doesn't emphasize shooting or free throws. We've lost a lot of games because of poor free throw shooting.

LOL

Quote from: tower912 on February 03, 2026, 10:35:35 AMThat makes me feel old.

We were allowed kegs if we notified timely

Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 03, 2026, 06:40:27 PMIs Shaka really allowing the players to make the final decision as to whether or not they are on the '26-27' team? Does RGV include tenure for any player who signs up with Marquette?

Deduct our 5 cupcake wins, including the one that we just barely won, and we are 3-15 vs major conference opponents. Two of those Ws are by 1 point. But let's hope our coach will not "run off" the worst players to make room for transfers with demonstrable skills. That would not be nice.

As long as they're trying hard in practice then it's all good

Quote from: cheebs09 on February 03, 2026, 07:21:46 PMDid he tick off the president?

Well played.

Quote from: cheebs09 on February 03, 2026, 07:21:46 PMDid he tick off the president?

Huh?

Quote from: GB Warrior on February 03, 2026, 07:18:06 PMI don't understand anyone wanting James Harden in the year of someone's lord 2026 so it goes without saying this makes no sense to me

Never been a fan of his game. Empty stats.

Quote from: tower912 on February 03, 2026, 02:29:57 PM$100 million lawsuit against DK Metcalf.  Ambitious, over the top, frivolous.    I will be curious what the settlement is.  I predict the ubiquitous 'undisclosed amount'.

Did he tick off the president?

I don't understand anyone wanting James Harden in the year of someone's lord 2026 so it goes without saying this makes no sense to me

Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 03, 2026, 07:04:34 PMIt was good, but not because the Bulls upgraded much, the big positive is the organization has finally realized the Bulls are not NBA title contenders. AK has sold ownership on the idea that the Bulls were championship quality the past four years.

Not trying to be too on point, but AK was pushing the NBA version of RGV. Thankfully the dream is dead and the Bulls seem to be embracing reality.

Tyvm.

Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2026, 06:15:41 PMThere wasn't a scholarship available.

It is rare that I disagree with Brew, but if nobody else leaves the priority has to be a combo guard with size.  Because as the 26-27 roster is currently situated guards are NJ, AS, Tre, and Sean.  Injuries always happen.  You can win playing small ball, but you cannot win with poor guard play. 2003-4, Buzz's final season.

I'm not sure we're that far apart. I think our primary starting need is a wing scorer. We still haven't replaced our scoring wing from 2024, Kam Jones. Last year we moved him to PG but never replaced that inside out scoring which overloaded him. This year we don't have any reliable wing scoring. Chase can do it against inferior opposition but was never a leading man.

The ideal is someone with Kam's skillset, the inside out scoring along with secondary ball handler would be perfect. Nolan Minnessale has done that for St Thomas, though his efficiency has tailed off after a strong start.

I would also like to add a bench combo guard, but getting the starters sorted is more important than the bench, IMO.