I don't have a single positive from this game

[ATL MU Warrior]

It mirrored the IU game and the Whisky game to a degree.  "Not good" is being inordinately kind.  We're like a #250 team.

Separate the end result from the first 15 minutes. The first 15 minutes we were decent, as good as we've been all year. Too bad we turned it over a ton and can't shoot at all. 

[ATL MU Warrior]

And the worst thing about this game was our front line. Couldn't do anything about Purdue's bigs scoring at will.

[21Jumpstreet]

Which was what?

That incredible tip dunk.

[Shooter McGavin]

One thing that trumps not be recruited over in the portal are parents of players that want their kid to be on a competitive team to better showcase their talents.  MU better be prepared to up the money on the players they identify as part of the solution to the talent gap we now have with other major conference teams.  RP, AS, NJ, SP and MP and possibly IM.  None of these players can transfer or it's a step backwards from this year.

[HutchwasClutch]

One thing that trumps not be recruited over in the portal are parents of players that want their kid to be on a competitive team to better showcase their talents.  MU better be prepared to up the money on the players they identify as part of the solution to the talent gap we now have with other major conference teams.  RP, AS, NJ, SP and MP and IM.  None of these players can transfer or it's a step backwards from this year.

Miletic is a must keep? Based on what?

[chren21]

One thing that trumps not be recruited over in the portal are parents of players that want their kid to be on a competitive team to better showcase their talents.  MU better be prepared to up the money on the players they identify as part of the solution to the talent gap we now have with other major conference teams.  RP, AS, NJ, SP and MP and IM.  None of these players can transfer or it's a step backwards from this year.

One thing that trumps not be recruited over in the portal are parents of players that want their kid to be on a competitive team to better showcase their talents.  MU better be prepared to up the money on the players they identify as part of the solution to the talent gap we now have with other major conference teams.  RP, AS, NJ, SP and MP and IM.  None of these players can transfer or it's a step backwards from this year.

100% This is a HUGE concern.

[Pakuni]

Which was what?

Played aggressively on both ends, rebounded, took care of the ball. It ain't much, but it was improvement and he showed more in his 10 minutes than several guys ahead of him in the rotation.

[MuggsyB]

Separate the end result from the first 15 minutes. The first 15 minutes we were decent, as good as we've been all year. Too bad we turned it over a ton and can't shoot at all. 

They also turned it over in the 1st H.  I can't think of a single thing our team does consistently well.  We also have no leadership or defined roles whatsoever.  This team is piss poor fundamentally, and for reasons unknown,   several of our returning players have gotten worse. 

[GoFastAndWin]

Miletic is a must keep? Based on what?

Given the way the year is going, people don't want to hear about "intangibles,  but I said to a friend before it was known that IM was going to redshirt, "I hope Ian sees the floor this year, for the sake of the team even more than for himself. I don't see any natural leaders on this team and Ian is always gathering up his teammates and keeping their heads up, coaching them on the floor when he has to." If the way he lead on the floor at RMHS was any indication, Marquette needs this young man going forward.

[ski44]

100% This is a HUGE concern.

Look at the positives. If multiple guys transfer out, Shaka will have no choice but to use the portal. Could be a blessing in disguise...

[GoFastAndWin]

IM.....And he is a very good shooter. More athletic than you think.

[Shooter McGavin]

Miletic is a must keep? Based on what?

Should have said maybe.  Depends on what they see in practice.  But hard to know if the coaches assessments are reliable at this point.

[GoFastAndWin]

Should have said maybe.  Depends on what they see in practice.  But hard to know if the coaches assessments are reliable at this point.

Is this to be read in the tone of "the two Bobs" scene in OfficeSpace?

[Shooter McGavin]

Is this to be read in the tone of "the two Bobs" scene in OfficeSpace?

Ha!  Love that scene.

I'm glad you like Ian's upside as someone who has seen him play.  It's good to hear.  Need more shooters and length.

[WarriorFan]

Guys to keep from this year's roster:
James
Phillips
Stevens
Guys who need to go down a couple levels:
Owens
Lowery
Norman
Jones
Guys who need to bag groceries:
Hamilton
Nevada Smith
Possible keepers with MASSIVE improvement:
Parham
Clark

[We R Final Four]

Played aggressively on both ends, rebounded, took care of the ball. It ain't much, but it was improvement and he showed more in his 10 minutes than several guys ahead of him in the rotation.

Ii aint much....and it aint enough.

[GoldenEagles03]

The worst part is that nowadays these kids are getting paid a sickening amount of money to play like this.

So they can all come away taking positives from a season like this.

[Johnny B]

The worst part is that nowadays these kids are getting paid a sickening amount of money to play like this.

So they can all come away taking positives from a season like this.

Which is why none will transfer. Can't lose that big payday to sit on the bench. You got Norman making the same this year as end of the bench bucks players ffs..... Alright I'm being hyperbolic. I think

[MuggsyB]

This is a collective failure, but I have to say that I'm astounded how bad our players are with basic fundamentals.  I watch other teams and it just amplifies my horror at what I'm seeing from Shaka and our players.  We are beyond undisciplined and there is ZERO cohesion on the floor. 

[JTJ3]

Tre is making a couple million less than the Bucks cheapest bench players.  There's no comparison between college and NBA pay.

[Johnny B]

Tre is making a couple million less than the Bucks cheapest bench players.  There's no comparison between college and NBA pay.

Sometimes there is. There are a few college dudes making more than nba guys

[GoldenEagles03]

Tre is making a couple million less than the Bucks cheapest bench players.  There's no comparison between college and NBA pay.

Unfortunately for us, Tre has no chance of leaving to the NBA.

He isn't making more anywhere else but here. We are stuck with him and everyone else next year. It is going to suck. I don't see any out unless Shaka mans up and cuts some guys loose.

[AlienWarrior]

When was the last time we had a team this terrible and is this one of the top five worst MU teams in the last 50 years?

[Pakuni]

Ii aint much....and it aint enough.

Enough for what? Playing time on a team going nowhere?

[We R Final Four]

Enough for what? Playing time on a team going nowhere?

Enough to warrant meaningful minutes on a terrible team.