A fun night

[Stretchdeltsig]

Can't be enough said about Nigel he is a star and to watch Parham evolve into a man on a mission under the rim was thrilling.

wow, what a great game. This is the Marquette team we've all been waiting for. Owens adds a lot to the lineup. And its good to see Clark play more.

[1SE]

wow, what a great game. This is the Marquette team we've all been waiting for. Owens adds a lot to the lineup. And its good to see Clark play more.

I mean I guess 3 is more than 0, but it still would've been nice to see him w more run in the 2nd half.instead of Caedin. 3 boards a bucket and a block in 3 minutes isn't bad (even with the TO). You can't teach tall.

#FREEJOSH

[muwarrior69]

RGVs!!

A reason to celebrate tonight, but focus on the Vs. If we win at SH and Nova then I'll be more optimistic about next season. We were good but Creighton did not play great last night. I want us to win and would be overjoyed with a successful team. Now if we can play like we did tonight for 4 straight at the BET then will have something.

[brewcity77]

It was an awesome game to watch. I was working so I missed the stretch where we went from 12-9 to 29-16 (came back from a run and immediately thought "holy crap what happened") but they played with energy and mostly maintained their intensity. I saw a lot more wanting to win from Chase than the slumped shoulders I feel we've too often seen.

[tower912]

For those in the building, was there a dry eye after the Stevie tribute?

[muwarrior69]

I don't know, MU lost the 2nd half

Wouldn't that be something if the halves were reversed. Down by 5 , but win by 24. That would be real growth.

[79Warrior]

Yes Muggs

What a relief

First extremely fun night in what seems like over a year for Marquette bball.

We've got something, I think
Budding Star in Nigel, nice BE backcourt with him and Adrien. Parham/Owens and Phillips give the team some "bigs" to work with.
Parham is a BE Player and it's very important that him and Nigel build a friendship/rapport to carry this team for the next few seasons

Also, and most important, coach Shaka is still bought in.
The sense of relief he had really made me feel at ease.

Let get one at SH on Saturday!

Seems to me since Lowery left some guys have really stepped up and improved play.

[Scoop Snoop]

I don't know, MU lost the 2nd half

Thanks for filling in for Rico. 

[tower912]

Shaka emphasized character in his presser.

Chase roasted Adrien.  Particularly at the end.   Older brother, younger brother vibe.

[muwarrior69]

Thanks for filling in for Rico. 

Is Rico alright? Not posting as much.

[tower912]

He needed a break from the negativity.

[CountryRoads]

The team seems to have done a 180 on general vibes and energy since coming back from the break. Not sure what the hell was going on behind the scenes in November/December but I think they've overcome that as Shaka alluded to. I don't want to get too carried away because we've still been outclassed by the top 2 teams in their gym and have let a few other ones slip away as well, but there's definitely a lot more reason for optimism than there was just a few weeks ago.

I'm not sensing any frustration from Shaka or the players. It was nice to hear Nigel say "We're building something here" in his postgame interview. Parham is being repeatedly told that he is not shooting enough, which I imagine is a lot better for him to hear than the alternative. Excited to see how the rest of the season plays out. Playing Friday night at the Garden in the BET semis is an achievable goal for this team.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

You can really see the confidence in Royce in how aggressive he is now in the paint.  He's been finishing well, no hesitation, dunking over guys. 

It's nice that he has the versatility to hit some 3s but hopefully that aggressiveness in the pain remains a focal point.

The light has definitely gone on for him.

[MarquetteMike1977]

I loved this...BUT, let's say we get a few more W's like tnite... does Shaka bring in a dude from the portal to help the inside game, or double down on RGV?

Agree loved last night But We are last in NET and Kenpom in the Big East yet.
School applications will probably trend downward after this year. Feel If we RGV again we will lose again both at the school and on the court. Feel Season Ticket holders will start trending downward if we RGV again. We Need Portal help.

[StillWarriors]

For those in the building, was there a dry eye after the Stevie tribute?

One of my favorite parts of the whole game last night is Stevie in the background of Nigel's tomahawk dunk. Pure joy and the jump in unison with Nigel is awesome.

Very cool and deserving for Stevie to be honored with that award. No doubt one of my all time favorite players and someone I will be very interested in seeing what he does long term. He is so impressive and easy to root for as a person.

[Newsdreams]

Thanks for filling in for Rico. 

Couldn't, but will try my best 

[Newsdreams]

He needed a break from the negativity.

Scoop negativity? Stop lying my friend.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Is Rico alright? Not posting as much.

He fell into the ever widening gap.

[Newsdreams]

He fell into the ever widening gap.

Into Willard's a$$, poor Rico

[MarquetteMike1977]

For those in the building, was there a dry eye after the Stevie tribute?

Very emotional. Usually do not stay but We stayed for the tribute and most others did too. Stuffed the Ballot box for Stevie to help Stevie win PA State player of the Year in HS. Stevie is an awesome person and a person for others. He stays and talks to everyone until they are finished talking. Stevie gives the ultimate effort for his team. Wish Stevie all the best.

[MU82]

You can really see the confidence in Royce in how aggressive he is now in the paint.  He's been finishing well, no hesitation, dunking over guys. 

It's nice that he has the versatility to hit some 3s but hopefully that aggressiveness in the pain remains a focal point.

The light has definitely gone on for him.

Yup, it's the dunks. The first time Royce muscled in and did one a couple/few weeks ago, I was like, "OK, where did THAT come from?" But he's had several since, and they've all sent a message. He's also had several overpowering drives ending in baskets (albeit not dunks) that have been impressive. Love seeing this version of him!

[tower912]

It is almost like he has improved.

[wadesworld]

It is almost like he has improved.

Shaka doesn't develop players.  OMax, Kolek, Oso, and Kam were all on the fast track to the NBA from their freshman year of college on, and Jop never developed at Marquette.

[tower912]

Agreed.

[MU82]

It is almost like he has improved.

Agree, but also a different mindset. Which of course is all part of improvement.