2023-2024 Expectations

[GoldenEagles03]

I think it is safe to say that 2022-2023 exceeded all of our expectations, even for those of you that were optimistic.

Just looking for thoughts on how you will all determine, next year, whether Marquette improved from this year or not.

Is it strictly tournament based? Make a Sweet 16 and that's improvement?

Is it record based? Do better than 29-7 or win 30 games?

Given the expected improvement of the conference as a whole and the loaded Maui field I wouldn't be shocked even a little if Marquette loses more than 7 games...in fact I've come to realize how ridiculous it is to only lose 7 games in a College Hoops Season.

So what are your thoughts?

[JakeBarnes]

Expectation floor (with current roster) is:

Top 3 Big East

Play in conference finals

S16.

[mug644]

Expectation floor (with current roster) is:

Top 3 Big East

Play in conference finals

S16.

Good floor. I'll add top 25 all season, not that that means anything. I suppose we could aim for, at a minimum, top 50-60 offense and defense all season. All as a floor.

[MUfan12]

Hard to say until we know what the roster, and the rest of the league looks like.

They'll almost certainly lose more games. As you said, the Maui field is loaded and the conference looks to be stronger assuming SJU and Georgetown add through the portal.

That said, a Sweet 16 would be my minimum expectation assuming everyone returns.

[swoopem]

More nets

[CountryRoads]

We don't know how the roster is going to shake out completely yet so it's hard to put a final stamp on it. Though if it all holds together, I'm just going to simply say I expect a protected (top 4) seed again. I don't want to put expectations on single elimination games but I think if MU continues to put themselves in that position, they'll eventually break through. We might have to suffer a few more heartbreaks before it happens, but I just want the program to be relevant and in position to make a run next year.

[Uncle Rico]

For the team to play hard, have fun and excel in the classroom

[GoldenEagles03]

Expectation floor (with current roster) is:

Top 3 Big East

Play in conference finals

S16.

I'm incredibly excited to see more growth.

It is just so tough to do better than 29-7 and double Big East Titles, especially in a Conference that is getting much better.

[GoldenEagles03]

For the team to play hard, have fun and excel in the classroom

Spoken like a true Uncle.  Have fun, party a little, and win some games.

[jfp61]

Honestly, just consistency. Stay top 25. Bench looks more ready for minutes when 2-3+ guys go pro at the end of next year.

Hope the defense doesn't bottom out if one of our forwards leaves now.

[MUfan12]

Hope the defense doesn't bottom out if one of our forwards leaves now.

Yeah, that's a huge concern of mine. There's no one on the roster who can switch 1-4 like OMax can.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

For the team to play hard, have fun and excel in the classroom

Show good sportsmanship?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Improvement = 1 seed or 2 seed+ a trip to the Sweet 16 or further

Treading Water = 2 seed and second round exit or 3 or 4 seed that doesn't go further than Sweet 16

Going backwards = 5 seed or less and a team that doesn't make the Final 4

[wadesworld]

Have an open roster spot.  Add a knock down perimeter shooter and everyone on the roster hit the weight room hard.  Todd Smith better earn that paycheck this offseason.

[Jay Bee]

Just hoping we have 5 in the roster so we can field a team!

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Deep tourney run.  Honestly, if the top 9 are all back, it's Final Four or bust next year.

[GoldenEagles03]

Deep tourney run.  Honestly, if the top 9 are all back, it's Final Four or bust next year.

You really think so? Not saying you're wrong but I always hesitate to throw that phrase around in College Hoops with it being single elim.

[Uncle Rico]

Show good sportsmanship?

That, too

[hawk]

U Conn showed what is important and what is not this season.  Just get a bid and be ready to play your best ball of the season.  The Kolek injury showed how lucky MU was to have healthy players for the whole season.  It's crazy to think that MU can go another whole season without missing some key players.  I'd say success looks like top 3 conference finish, 4 seed or higher and round of 8.

[MU82]

I expect Marquette to be a very good team in 2023-24.

We don't even know who will be on our roster yet, so I'll just go with what Rico says until we do know.

[pbiflyer]

Undefeated season.
Win all close games.
No close games.
5 All Americans.
Beat Lakers in secret scrimmage....by 30.
Sell out every home game.
No one goes to the MECCA bar .
No one buys Budweiser products.
3 more transfers in that are AA on other teams.
Everyone uses their NIL money to become walk ons.

Any less expectations are COLE.

Miss anything?

[NickelDimer]

Avoid getting crapshooted

[tower912]

Show good sportsmanship?

Participation ribbon.

[Viper]

Beat Wisconsin. Enjoy the big city, bright lights, pretty girls.

[GoldenEagles03]

Beat Wisconsin. Enjoy the big city, bright lights, pretty girls.

Uncle Viper