According to Andy Katz...

[jesmu84]

Could go either way, but nice comments about lazar and JFB and the team in general:

"8. The most intriguing first-round matchup is No. 6 Marquette and No. 11 Washington in San Jose. Marquette has been one of the hardest-working teams in the country and the Golden Eagles have worked wonders in late-game situations. Coach Buzz Williams has maximized his team's talent better than most, and senior forward Lazar Hayward and junior swingman Jimmy Butler are both underappreciated for their contributions to Marquette's success this season.

But they go against a Washington team that has underachieved this season, yet still has one of the better four-year players in senior forward Quincy Pondexter. If the Huskies can get out and run against Marquette's stingy defense, they'll win. If it's a low-scoring, half-court game, give the edge to Marquette."

"14. The one team that you can't underestimate in this bracket is Marquette. The Golden Eagles have proved throughout the season that overlooking them is a mistake. They show no fear in late-game situations. They're the kind of team that could prove just as capable of losing in the first round as reaching the Elite Eight and beating Big East rival West Virginia."

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/tournament/2010/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=4996375

[The Pickle]

I think that analysis is a bit off.  I think we can run and gun with Washington, not with all teams, but with Washington, yes.  I'm not certain we're better in the half court.  My only concern would be our short bench, but we've been playing that way all year.  I think they are spot on that Washington is probably better than an 11.  Looking at the match up, should be a good game...