2024-25 NCAA Basketball Thread

[PGsHeroes32]

I never really pay attention to Wisconsin, because it's usually very boring basketball.

As a matter of fact I typically avoid them whenever I can.

That said, I get a little extra motivation during the rivalry game.

Since both teams are ranked I'd like for them to be undefeated heading into Milwaukee.
I know, it's blasphemous to ever want that team to win, but it'll give that game more juice and it'll be sweeter when Marquette beats them.

As proof that I actively avoid them I haven't watched a since minute of UW action this season, and I watch a good amount of college ball.
As a matter of fact, I thought Tonje was white until 5 minutes ago...

What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?

If by frosh you mean as a Senior, then yes.

And he transferred to Mizzou where his 2nd senior year was injury filled

He's now on senior year 3.

Guy is old as hell

[GoldenEagles03]

I never really pay attention to Wisconsin, because it's usually very boring basketball.

As a matter of fact I typically avoid them whenever I can.

That said, I get a little extra motivation during the rivalry game.

Since both teams are ranked I'd like for them to be undefeated heading into Milwaukee.
I know, it's blasphemous to ever want that team to win, but it'll give that game more juice and it'll be sweeter when Marquette beats them.

As proof that I actively avoid them I haven't watched a since minute of UW action this season, and I watch a good amount of college ball.
As a matter of fact, I thought Tonje was white until 5 minutes ago...

What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?

I'm more interested to see how the bench plays against Stonehill and Western Carolina. There is a chance that UW isn't even the best team we play that week.

#5 Iowa State on the road looming large as well. That will be one hell of a week.

[Miss Katie’s]

What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?

I don't know what his portal situation was, but heard he played four years at Colorado State, covid year at Missouri last year but had a foot injury early on and got a medical hardship for this sixth year. 

[rocky_warrior]

#5 Iowa State on the road looming large as well. That will be one hell of a week.

The team that's played 3x sub 300 teams at home... And that's it!?  Count me as not scared.

I'll need to see how they do against a decent Auburn team and the rest of the Maui field until there's a chance my legs start shaking.

Though, Hilton magic is semi real...

[MuggsyB]

I never really pay attention to Wisconsin, because it's usually very boring basketball.

As a matter of fact I typically avoid them whenever I can.

That said, I get a little extra motivation during the rivalry game.

Since both teams are ranked I'd like for them to be undefeated heading into Milwaukee.
I know, it's blasphemous to ever want that team to win, but it'll give that game more juice and it'll be sweeter when Marquette beats them.

As proof that I actively avoid them I haven't watched a since minute of UW action this season, and I watch a good amount of college ball.
As a matter of fact, I thought Tonje was white until 5 minutes ago...

What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?

I don't know Dr.V, but I don't care for him.   Perhaps we can eliminate his productivity.

[GoldenEagles03]

The team that's played 3x sub 300 teams at home... And that's it!?  Count me as not scared.

I'll need to see how they do against a decent Auburn team and the rest of the Maui field until there's a chance my legs start shaking.

Though, Hilton magic is semi real...

Tamin

The team that's played 3x sub 300 teams at home... And that's it!?  Count me as not scared.

I'll need to see how they do against a decent Auburn team and the rest of the Maui field until there's a chance my legs start shaking.

Though, Hilton magic is semi real...

Tamin Lipsey is the real deal for ISU, though their defense is way ahead of their offense...I think UW is the exact opposite. Offense way ahead of their defense.

Kam will have to stay out of the foul trouble he's gotten himself into if they  want to beat UW. If he does, I like their chances seeing they can throw Ross, Mitchell, Zaide, and Damarius at their guards. Will be a defense they haven't seen yet to this point.

[rocky_warrior]

Tamin Lipsey is the real deal for ISU, though their defense is way ahead of their offense

I stand by my statement they haven't proven ANYTHING yet. Though I do apologize to University of Missouri-Kansas City for misreading #211 as #311.

[GoldenEagles03]

I stand by my statement they haven't proven ANYTHING yet. Though I do apologize to University of Missouri-Kansas City for misreading #211 as #311.

I never said they beat anybody good this year, just that they are good.

Should be a great week, but I'm just as excited for this upcoming week to see the youth expand their games a bit more.

Fun times ahead!

[rocky_warrior]

just that they are good.

TBD.

Hopefully this week is a snoozer for MU.  I'm looking forward to watching the rest of holiday hoops more, sadly.

I know it's happened, but I don't remember the last Thanksgiving week where Marquette didn't have a game I was looking forward to (as a test)☹️

[Herman Cain]

Excellent win for Badgers. Seems like Badgers have some offense this year. However, they will be severely tested by MU Strong and Active defense.

[MuggsyB]

I stand by my statement they haven't proven ANYTHING yet. Though I do apologize to University of Missouri-Kansas City for misreading #211 as #311.

The idea that we should be scared of anyone should be thrown out the window.  That said, we have yet to play our A game.  It's time to drain buckets from every spot on the floor, combined with a suffocating defense, reminiscent of an impenetrable fortress that subjugates those that trifle with us.

[TallTitan34]

Though, Hilton magic is semi real...

Not always!

https://x.com/muoverload/status/1782932179191730479?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw

[rocky_warrior]

Not always!

I said semi-real!

I know the wiki isn't up to date (and I need to fix it after the server change), but we've won there at least twice!
https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_basketball/iowa_state

[BM1090]

TBD.

Hopefully this week is a snoozer for MU.  I'm looking forward to watching the rest of holiday hoops more, sadly.

I know it's happened, but I don't remember the last Thanksgiving week where Marquette didn't have a game I was looking forward to (as a test)☹️

Is it really TBD though? They finished 8th in Kenpom last year and return 4 starters from a S16 team. We might be better than them, but there's no chance they aren't a good team.

And the starter they lost was arguably their worst starter.

[rocky_warrior]

there's no chance they aren't a good team.

I'd say there's very little chance they're not an NCAA team.  Good team? TBD.

[Scoop Snoop]

The idea that we should be scared of anyone should be thrown out the window.  That said, we have yet to play our A game.  It's time to drain buckets from every spot on the floor, combined with a suffocating defense, reminiscent of an impenetrable fortress that subjugates those that trifle with us.

You're not in 5th grade anymore Muggsy. Why do you post like a 10-year-old?

[BM1090]

I'd say there's very little chance they're not an NCAA team.  Good team? TBD.

Guess it depends what you think is good. They are a no doubt top 20 team. That's good to me.

If you're questioning if they are truly top 10ish? I think they are but agree it is way too early to tell.

[rocky_warrior]

Guess it depends what you think is good. They are a no doubt top 20 team. That's good to me.

If you're questioning if they are truly top 10ish? I think they are but agree it is way too early to tell.

They've literally played nobody.  We'll see.

**And I suspect the lose by a good margin tomorrow

[BM1090]

They've literally played nobody.  We'll see.

But they did last year with essentially the same team. And TJ runs a very good program. They aren't going to fall off.

But you're right that we'll see.

[brewcity77]

Any chance the Marquette Wisconsin game is a top 10 matchup?

I think it's highly likely. Both will move up this week, and neither will lose before the next poll, but Feast Week will claim plenty of top-15 victims.

We will be in the top-10 for this game. Probably 75% chance Bucky is too.

[BM1090]

**And I suspect the lose by a good margin tomorrow

We agree on that.

[rocky_warrior]

We agree on that.

Yeah, sorry edited after/around your initial reply

[tower912]

I don't know Dr.V, but I don't care for him.   Perhaps we can eliminate his productivity.

What have you got against Dr. V?  Nice guy, lover of MU.  And why do you want to.eliminate him?

[Uncle Rico]

Games of the Day brought to you by John Tonje, a transfer:

Radford vs. Chicago St., 9:30AM, NEC

Richmond vs. Florida Tech, 5PM, FloH

East Texas A&M at Stonehill, 6PM, NEC

Mississippi College at Nicholls, 6:30PM, ESPN+

Randall University at South Dakota, 7PM, Summit

Rogers St. at Oral Bob, 7:30PM, Summit

Emory-Riddle Aeronautical (AZ) at Idaho St., 8PM, ESPN+

Justice College at Weber St., 8PM, ESPN+

[rocky_warrior]

What have you got against Dr. V?  Nice guy, lover of MU.  And why do you want to.eliminate him?

Just eliminate his productivity apparently.  Muggsy would like to keep "productivity" all his own? 🤣