Markus Climbing The Ladder

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Its odd to think about this so early, but Markus will likely start his ascent past some all-time greats on the scoring list in the next few games.

Jerel McNeal - 1,985
Lazar Hayward - 1,859
George Thompson - 1,773
Dominic James - 1,749
Butch Lee - 1,735
Travis Diener - 1,691
Brian Wardle - 1,690
Tony Smith - 1,688
Wesley Matthews - 1,673
Bo Ellis - 1,663
Darius Johnson-Odom - 1,649
Damon Key - 1,647
Dean Meminger - 1,637
MARKUS 1621 Through X
Trevor Powell - 1,571
Steve Novak - 1,567
Don Kojis - 1,504
Bob Wolf - 1,479
Roney Eford - 1,471
Aaron Hutchins - 1,439
Don Kojis - 1,504
Bob Wolf - 1,479
Roney Eford - 1,471
Aaron Hutchins - 1,439

Go Markus

[JWags85]

Much is made of George Thompson's scoring mark being achieved in 3 years given the rules at the time.  The fact that Markus will likely clear him by a 100+ pts by the end of the BE tourney, will do it in his first 3 years while Thompson did it through his SR year, will do it before the age of 20, and potentially break Tony Smith's single season scoring average record (WHILE POSTING A 0 IN THE GTOWN GAME) is absolutely astounding.

What a scoring talent.

[MUEng92]

But we'll hear about no 3 point line...

[PGsHeroes32]

Can pass 3 more guys against Butler if he goes for 29+

[TallTitan34]

But we'll hear about no 3 point line...

Markus may score enough points that the 3 point arguement won’t matter.

[tower912]

And more games per season

[brewcity77]

And more games per season

Depending on the number of games we play, Howard would (if we play 13 more games) have to average 31.5 ppg the rest of the way to pass Thompson's average.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Its odd to think about this so early, but Markus will likely start his ascent past some all-time greats on the scoring list in the next few games.

Jerel McNeal - 1,985
Lazar Hayward - 1,859
George Thompson - 1,773
Dominic James - 1,749
Butch Lee - 1,735
Travis Diener - 1,691
Brian Wardle - 1,690
Tony Smith - 1,688
Wesley Matthews - 1,673
Bo Ellis - 1,663
MARKUS 1653 Through Butler
Darius Johnson-Odom - 1,649
Damon Key - 1,647
Dean Meminger - 1,637
Trevor Powell - 1,571
Steve Novak - 1,567
Don Kojis - 1,504
Bob Wolf - 1,479
Roney Eford - 1,471
Aaron Hutchins - 1,439
Don Kojis - 1,504
Bob Wolf - 1,479
Roney Eford - 1,471
Aaron Hutchins - 1,439

Here he comes...big guys to fall next game or two

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Here he comes...big guys to fall next game or two

Not just that, he'll break into the top 10

[MomofMUltiples]

What’s even more amazing is that he could potentially pass Travis Diener in the next game.

[PGsHeroes32]

What’s even more amazing is that he could potentially pass Travis Diener in the next game.

That would be special even more so considering we play SJU.

They usually contain him

[brewcity77]

Howard is on pace to pass McNeal in a fifth postseason game (BET + NCAA), but if you ignore the 3 minute, 0 points performance at Georgetown, he only needs 4 postseason games.

He is also on pace to break Andrew Rowsey's single season scoring mark in the final regular season game against Georgetown.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Next up Bo, Wes, and Tony?  Those are some monumental names he's about to pass.

[barfolomew]

Markus climbing the ladder?
I think when he's done, we're going to need a new ladder.

[SaveOD238]

Looks like he’ll be in the Top 6 by the end of the day on NMD. 

[brewcity77]

Looks like he’ll be in the Top 6 by the end of the day on NMD.

If he hits his season average, yes. But he's averaged only 9.5 ppg in 4 career games against St John's.

[Silkk the Shaka]

If he hits his season average, yes. But he's averaged only 9.5 ppg in 4 career games against St John's.

In the post-game interview last night, they brought up the next couple games and Markus looked like he went to another planet in his head. He knows St. John's & Nova have been boogeymen, just like Hinkle was, and he's on a mission. I can't wait to see what he does with the off week to prep for St. John's & another several days to prep for Nova, both at the Fiserv. The guy's a savant, I feel like he's going to deliver us a masterpiece.

[oldwarrior81]

the numbers Markus is putting up are remarkable.

from 2000-2017, Marquette had 27 instances in which a player scored 30 points or more in a single game.  That's an average of 1.5 per season.
Led by Wade with 6, Diener with 5 and Wardle with 3, McNeal and Novak with 2 each.  Even Markus got in the act his freshman season with 34 against Xavier.

Last season there were 13 such games of 30+
Howard with 6, Rowsey 5, and Sam with 2.

This season there have been another 7 of 30+
Markus with 6 and Sam scored 31 in the Georgetown game.


Overall, Markus with 13 games, Wade 6, Diener and Rowsey 5.

[oldwarrior81]

also updated through Butler on 1/30

top career scoring average per game  (minimum 2 years)
career avg   (best season)

20.4   George Thompson   (22.9)  3-years
19.4   Dwyane Wade   (21.5)   2-years
19.0   Jim Chones   (20.6)   2-years
19.0   Markus Howard   (25.0 current)   2+ years
18.8   Dean Meminger   (21.2)   3-years
18.6   Don Kojis   (21.4)   3-years
18.6   Mike Moran   (20.4)   3-years
18.3   Bob Wolf   (22.0)   3-years
17.0   Terry Rand      (20.3)   3-years
16.4   Tom Flynn   (17.3)   3-years

16.2   Andrew Rowsey   (20.5)   2-years
16.2   Ron Glaser   (17.6)   3-years
15.7   Darius Johnson-Odom   (18.3)   3-years
15.7   Maurice Lucas   (15.8)   2-years
15.6   David Boone   (15.9)   2-years
15.5   Larry McNeill   (17.6)   2-years
15.3   Jerel McNeal   (19.9)   4-years
15.1   Butch Lee   (19.6)   4-years
14.8   Tony Smith   (23.8)   4-years
14.6   Jae Crowder   (17.5)   2-years

[Johnny B]

Realistically if comes back next year his record may never be broken. Anyone who is a better scorer will be in the NBA in a year.

[lawdog77]

Long time caller, first time listener...


Curious who, from a power conference, in the past 20 years, has scored the most career points. Basically, someone from a power conference is more likely to go pro.

Yes, I ask a lot of questions around here.  Thanks in Advance.

[LoudMouth]

Long time caller, first time listener...


Curious who, from a power conference, in the past 20 years, has scored the most career points. Basically, someone from a power conference is more likely to go pro.

Yes, I ask a lot of questions around here.  Thanks in Advance.

I would think Dougie Fresh and Tyler Hansbrouh (sp?) has to be up on that list

[Marqus Howard]

I would think Dougie Fresh and Tyler Hansbrouh (sp?) has to be up on that list

You're right. McDermott is 5th all time with 3,150 points, and Hansbrough is a bit further down with 2,872.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Could Markus realistically get to 3k?

[LAMUfan]

"Pete Maravich, who averaged 44.2 points per game over three seasons for LSU, holds the NCAA Division I scoring record with 3,667 points."  In 3 seasons, crazy.