James/Stevens

[MU82]

Just like when Justin said he was coming back!

Justin never expressed the kind of feelings toward Marquette and Shaka that Nigel repeatedly has. And you know that.

BTW, congrats on your Marquette 6+ conference wins bets. I would have bet the same way you did. It was nip-and-tuck there, but our heroes did it for you. How much did you win from our fellow Scoopers?

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Whenever he's been interviewed, Nigel has poured out his soul about how much he loves playing for Shaka and loves being at Marquette. One need not read between the lines; one need only read (and hear) the lines themselves. Nigel's not going anywhere.

Not every player is going to cut & run after a tough season. 

RGV has obviously been an easy target during this season but there's something to be said that the types of kids and families Shaka recruits won't be the type to bail because of some adversity.

In fact, I see those types of kids wanting to take ownership in leading Marquette back to the level it should be at. 

[Jay Bee]

Justin never expressed the kind of feelings toward Marquette and Shaka that Nigel repeatedly has. And you know that.

BTW, congrats on your Marquette 6+ conference wins bets. I would have bet the same way you did. It was nip-and-tuck there, but our heroes did it for you. How much did you win from our fellow Scoopers?

Thanks - yes, got very tight. I won a nice sum of money -- the main bettor, I'm pleased to say, paid up right away - stand up guy.

[MUWarrior11]

Super excited about Stevens. Nigel deservedly gets the most attention but AS is so ahead of schedule in terms of poise and contribution levels for a freshman.

He's a capable shooter and will add more to his toolkit over the next couple years. Stevie is an obvious comp and I do believe he will contribute in similar ways, perhaps even to a higher degree.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Stevens is shooting 42% from 3 in Big East play.

[Jay Bee]

If we're being true to COLE, shall we discuss how they were more BEast-ready than most frosh, and therefore the FR to SO boost will be muted for them?

How great would it be for them to stay four years, with great success in years 2-4 with the help of transfers, but them as the locker room leaders and faces of the program? #Dreams

[panda]

Those two together for even 3 years will be a special thing