[Paint Touches] Marquette Minutes Projections for 2026

[brewcity77]

Yeah, I certainly agree with the egalitarian scoring I just don't see Sean being at the top unless his 3 shooting really comes on whatever his usage - can't be 5'10 and not be an outside threat- D will just sag.

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Chase's usage ticks up - its his team and I think he has legitimate association chances - I think there's a world where he ends up closer to 18 than 13 ppg

I'll say this, Sean's only limiting factor is Sean. If he can shoot better from three (33-35%), limit his fouls, and hold off NJ's push for minutes, he can lead us in scoring. But if can't lock down his position and is minutes limited by either NJ or his own fouling tendencies, while also not at least marginally increasing his efficiency, he won't get there.

But as far as the rest of the team goes, the only guy who has displayed the willingness to be that go-to scorer so far is Royce (another guy whose minutes are contested). Despite their productive first nights, both Chase and Zaide were below 21% usage. It's hard to lead a team in scoring at that usage level. Efficiency will balance out over the course of a season and the guy taking 3-4 more shots a game than you are will end up with more volume scoring.

All that said, I think ppg is a pretty meaningless stat. Give me a bunch of guys with high efficiency and low ppg totals over one or two high-volume, low-efficiency scorers every day of the week.

[1SE]

Yeah, I mean if Sean shoots 35% from 3 that's a whole different ballgame (and our ceiling is a whole lot higher). But if wishes were fishes...

[tower912]

So, onesie, not optimistic about the season?

[1SE]

Nah - I think we're a tournament team without Sean being a top scorer - but if he is the ceiling is just that much higher.

I'm intrigued by this season - it could either be a real Shaka masterpiece or an indictment of how RGV just can't work in this era.

[Jay Bee]

I'm intrigued by this season - it could either be a real Shaka masterpiece or an indictment of how RGV just can't work in this era.

I don't think the many ways this year goes down could show RGV can't work. We have a path to a nice season w the roster we have - an indication it can work, imo

[Scoop Snoop]

Nah - I think we're a tournament team without Sean being a top scorer - but if he is the ceiling is just that much higher.

I'm intrigued by this season - it could either be a real Shaka masterpiece or an indictment of how RGV just can't work in this era.

I do not see this season as determining the success or failure of Shaka's system. That sounds like the timeline that some portal pushers have been insisting upon.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

It's not hate, its just non blue-gold glasses. Last season was of course better but he's still career 35% - he is a very poor man's Steve Novak with better D. If he can continue the progression and shoot 40%+ this year maybe he 2nd leading scorer, but I don't see it happening (prove me wrong Ben)

Saying a career 35.3% 3P shooter, who shot 37.1% in his most recent season, needs "to learn how to shoot" is a lot closer to hate than it is to not having blue and gold glasses.

[romey]

I do not see this season as determining the success or failure of Shaka's system. That sounds like the timeline that some portal pushers have been insisting upon.

I agree that this isn't the season to prove or disprove the Shaka approach.  I think next year is the year we need to make a deep run (top 3 BEast, sweet 16 minimum).

[Newsdreams]

MU needs to hit the portal

[Scoop Snoop]

MU needs to hit the portal

Someone needs to hit you.

[Shooter McGavin]

I agree that this isn't the season to prove or disprove the Shaka approach.  I think next year is the year we need to make a deep run (top 3 BEast, sweet 16 minimum).

Yep.  Arrow pointing up at the end of this year and a tournament run next year will definitely show that the plan is working. This year there is definitely some flexibility.  But the trend needs to be a good one (hopefully squeaking into the tournament).