Really Good Day for the Future of Marquette Basketball

[Vander Blue Man Group]

To summarize:

-Reporting confirms Shaka will use the portal and the resources will be there

-Nigel: 30/12

-Royce: 24/10

[Markusquette]

I didn't catch all of the game but most of it. Which reports are you referring to? RP and NJ will have many great moments here. I hope at least one with good tournament success.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I didn't catch all of the game but most of it. Which reports are you referring to? RP and NJ will have many great moments here. I hope at least one with good tournament success.

Towards the beginning of the game the sideline reporter (I don't remember his name) said he spoke to Shaka yesterday and Shaka confirmed they will use the portal and that the resources will be there. 

Essentially said it's needed to compete into today's environment but there still going to focus on character, etc.

[rocky_warrior]

Which reports are you referring to?

The sideline reporter talked to Shaka (and Broeker?) before the game, who said that Marquette would certainly use all resources available to improve the team next year.  I'm not certain that Shaka said they would use the portal, but the reported implied that.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Positivity!?!

[Vander Blue Man Group]

The sideline reporter talked to Shaka (and Broeker?) before the game, who said that Marquette would certainly use all resources available to improve the team next year.  I'm not certain that Shaka said they would use the portal, but the reported implied that.

It wasn't implied.  It was explicit. 

[rocky_warrior]

It wasn't implied.  It was explicit.

You might be right, but listen again, I didn't get the impression that Shaka said "portal".

[MUWarrior11]

I'm surprised there wasn't more chatter we on Scoop regarding the in-game reporting. I was elated to hear it as it's exactly what we all know is needed.

Nigel and Royce were awesome today but that report was the big win of the day.

We'll be back.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

You might be right, but listen again, I didn't get the impression that Shaka said "portal".

You're right in that what was reported didn't use an exact quote from Shaka where he said "we will use the portal". 

However, I don't see any other way to interpret what was reported. 

[Scoop Snoop]

You might be right, but listen again, I didn't get the impression that Shaka said "portal".

I'm sure he really, really tried but that word simply could not find its way out of his mouth.

[Markusquette]

Refreshing to hear him admit that at this point instead of remaining silent. Shaka's success hinges on using all of those resources as wisely as possible. Supplement the roster, maintain the same principles and win.

[rocky_warrior]

(Badly recorded) audio attached

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Found the exact quote on Twitter:

"Those days appear to be coming to an end... Shaka told me last night that he will absolutely continue to evolve and do what's best to get back to winning, acknowledging the realities of college basketball in 2026. And speaking with multiple members of the athletic department, they all conveyed full support of this next step and of Shaka by providing the necessary resources to compete. It was also made clear that the Golden Eagles' cultural values will never change as they remain committed to finding the right roster fit."

[GoldenEagles03]

Found the exact quote on Twitter:

"Those days appear to be coming to an end... Shaka told me last night that he will absolutely continue to evolve and do what's best to get back to winning, acknowledging the realities of college basketball in 2026. And speaking with multiple members of the athletic department, they all conveyed full support of this next step and of Shaka by providing the necessary resources to compete. It was also made clear that the Golden Eagles' cultural values will never change as they remain committed to finding the right roster fit."

Did Shaka think the cultural values would need to change if they used the portal?

Culture would be very easy to maintain while prioritizing retention but also using the portal. No reason at all to believe culture would disappear.

[Billy Hoyle]

Found the exact quote on Twitter:

"Those days appear to be coming to an end... Shaka told me last night that he will absolutely continue to evolve and do what's best to get back to winning, acknowledging the realities of college basketball in 2026. And speaking with multiple members of the athletic department, they all conveyed full support of this next step and of Shaka by providing the necessary resources to compete. It was also made clear that the Golden Eagles' cultural values will never change as they remain committed to finding the right roster fit."

and there's the excuse. 

[muwarrior69]

Towards the beginning of the game the sideline reporter (I don't remember his name) said he spoke to Shaka yesterday and Shaka confirmed they will use the portal and that the resources will be there. 

Essentially said it's needed to compete into today's environment but there still going to focus on character, etc.

Well, one portal transfer is not going to cut it. More like 3 or more so he'll need to have that conversation with at least 2 or more on the current roster that it is time to go elsewhere if those conversations have not already taken place.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

and there's the excuse. 

No, that's just you looking for something to whine about.

[wadesworld]

and there's the excuse. 

I'd guess that's true of 95% of college basketball programs.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Well, one portal transfer is not going to cut it. More like 3 or more so he'll need to have that conversation with at least 2 or more on the current roster that it is time to go elsewhere if those conversations have not already taken place.

Seems more than obvious that Sean is gone.  That's two spots.  Just need one more to open up.

[Billy Hoyle]

Well, one portal transfer is not going to cut it. More like 3 or more so he'll need to have that conversation with at least 2 or more on the current roster that it is time to go elsewhere if those conversations have not already taken place.

Since Sean is graduating, if he is not one of them, I will be very frustrated.

If he insists on keeping one of Caedin or Tre around because they'll be seniors academically I can live with that as long as both do not return and nobody else leaves.

[onepost]

I talked to VBMG about it but hilarious that Jared Greenberg of all people was the one to play messenger for what felt like a presidential address: serious tone, "breaking news", close-up on Broeker and Shaka, only to acknowledge what's common sense roster construction in today's men's basketball.

I've been as vocal and annoying as anyone about Shaka's "stubbornness" in regards to lack of portal usage, so I need to keep the same energy in giving him props for adjusting. My worry was he'd dig his heels in and try to fit a square peg in a round hole, but clearly he's been convinced to change and it was no coincidence that report was made when it was. Good on Shaka for having the humility (common sense?) to change things up and hopefully we land some impactful players in the portal.

I do wonder if announcing it in this way, drumming up interest for donors, affects who we go after or what we're willing to spend? Like instead of Minessale at SG maybe they go for a bigger fish? Go and actually spend for a starting center? Will be fascinating to see.

[nyg]

Found the exact quote on Twitter:

"Those days appear to be coming to an end... Shaka told me last night that he will absolutely continue to evolve and do what's best to get back to winning, acknowledging the realities of college basketball in 2026. And speaking with multiple members of the athletic department, they all conveyed full support of this next step and of Shaka by providing the necessary resources to compete. It was also made clear that the Golden Eagles' cultural values will never change as they remain committed to finding the right roster fit."

Thanks. Key sentence is speaking to members of athletic department (showed Broeker)providing full support and resources 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 to compete. Maybe Shaka was instructed change needs to happen.

Not competing now, so things need to change. Change is Shaka using portal in order to compete. MU just got beat by X's six portal guys.

Just a quick prediction after today's news,but with only one spot open now, I think two more players will depart. End of March, gonna be interesting. Fun....

[Tums Festival]

Here's a link to the clip of the report from Jared Greenberg.

https://x.com/matt_schnuck/status/2022773543075819844

[PointWarrior]

We are in the same place as when the Badger AD McIntosh said they would now start spending in the portal for UW football. 

I talked to VBMG about it but hilarious that Jared Greenberg of all people was the one to play messenger for what felt like a presidential address: serious tone, "breaking news", close-up on Broeker and Shaka, only to acknowledge what's common sense roster construction in today's men's basketball.

I've been as vocal and annoying as anyone about Shaka's "stubbornness" in regards to lack of portal usage, so I need to keep the same energy in giving him props for adjusting. My worry was he'd dig his heels in and try to fit a square peg in a round hole, but clearly he's been convinced to change and it was no coincidence that report was made when it was. Good on Shaka for having the humility (common sense?) to change things up and hopefully we land some impactful players in the portal.

I do wonder if announcing it in this way, drumming up interest for donors, affects who we go after or what we're willing to spend? Like instead of Minessale at SG maybe they go for a bigger fish? Go and actually spend for a starting center? Will be fascinating to see.

[muwarrior69]

Thanks. Key sentence is speaking to members of athletic department (showed Broeker)providing full support and resources 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 to compete. Maybe Shaka was instructed change needs to happen.

Not competing now, so things need to change. Change is Shaka using portal in order to compete. MU just got beat by X's six portal guys.

Just a quick prediction after today's news,but with only one spot open now, I think two more players will depart. End of March, gonna be interesting. Fun....

I think it will take more than just two more departures.