Really Good Day for the Future of Marquette Basketball

[onepost]

Ideally Sean, Tre, and one of Caedin or Josh (zero reason for both to stay) leaves and we bring in actual starting/rotation caliber players with all 4 spots. If that means Alex, Ian, Michael play less next season then fine by me.

[wadesworld]

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

It depends on who the portal additions are. If it is a legit BE starting big, a legit BE starting, defensive minded wing, and a legit BE rotational piece, we'll be a Tourney team if Parham, James, and Stevens are back and the team stays healthy. Not all of them will be rotational pieces, but there's enough depth with Egbuonu, Philips, Owens, Sheek off the bench. And you only need to be 7 deep to be a good college team.

I don't think people understand how good Nigel and Parham are going to be, and how important a 3 and D type of player like Stevens is. The core to build around is there. Find the pieces that work next to them.

[Farley36]

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."

Apparently not only is VBMG a whiny douche, but he can't read.  Where exactly does the word portal appear?

[onepost]

Apparently not only is VBMG a whiny douche, but he can't read.  Where exactly does the word portal appear?

Literally what else could it possibly mean?
The one thing we're not doing is using the portal.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Hey everyone - King of the Dipsh#ts Fartley69 just stopped in to share some of his insights.

Can this day get any better?

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Literally what else could it possibly mean?
The one thing we're not doing is using the portal.

In case you weren't aware, Fartley is a self-admitted troll as well as a dimwitted virgin.

There's zero reason to attempt to have a reasonable exchange with him.

[Class71]

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.

With cultural values disappearing in many other programs I agree that Shaka needed to say ours will not change.

[79Warrior]

Two incoming. Book it.

[Pakuni]

I'm glad it was said, but it's also wild that it needs to be said.

[rocky_warrior]

I'm glad it was said, but it's also wild that it needs to be said.

Maybe I like a good conspiracy too much, but I'm more surprised by what was NOT said.

Obviously MU wanted this "report" out, and they really just said what Shaka would always say:  I'll use all my available resources to improve the team, but we're committed to relationships. 

Multiple MU "sources" confirmed: Yup, we'll provide support

[panda]

Maybe I like a good conspiracy too much, but I'm more surprised by what was NOT said.

What is it going to take for him to say transfer lol

[Zog from Margo]

I'm glad it was said, but it's also wild that it needs to be said.

I'm surprised people actually doubted he'd recognize the need to change and upgrade the talent quickly. One more season even close to this one and he was out the door with some less than optimal coaching prospects. The roster is as weak as the D MU played today. Outside of James, Parham, Stevens, and maybe Phillips, no player deciding not to return would be a big deal.

[onepost]

Maybe I like a good conspiracy too much, but I'm more surprised by what was NOT said.

Obviously MU wanted this "report" out, and they really just said what Shaka would always say:  I'll use all my available resources to improve the team, but we're committed to relationships. 

Multiple MU "sources" confirmed: Yup, we'll provide support

I personally feel like it's more toeing the line of acknowledging a need to use the portal while the guys who would be pushed out for said transfers are still on the roster.

[Tums Festival]

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."

This is only part of what was reported. The word portal is mentioned near the beginning, which isn't included in this quote. Again, the full clip can be viewed here:

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

[rocky_warrior]

I personally feel like it's more toeing the line of acknowledging a need to use the portal while the guys who would be pushed out for said transfers are still on the roster.

That's highly likely...(because you know MU brass has heard that *this* is not acceptable).  But it's also not explicit 

I just don't get why/how you stage a breaking news event, and fail to say the words transfer portal.  There's already one scholarship available without pushing anyone (else) out.  Just say you'll use it to fill that roster spot!

[rocky_warrior]

This is only part of what was reported. The word portal is mentioned near the beginning, which isn't included in this quote. Again, the full clip can be viewed here:

The reporter said it, and also said "those days *appear* to be numbered".  lol

[Scoop Snoop]

and there's the excuse. 

Disagree. I saw that line about "cultural values" as throwing a bone to Shaka. My overall impression is that Shaka was invited to a little friendly chat with our AD and prez about this season and the next one, and Shaka knew that while it was not "an offer he couldn't refuse", their offer to help with whatever resources he needed was a face-saving way for him to agree to using the portal. If my guess is what actually happened-I'll never know-I like it.

[Tums Festival]

Maybe I like a good conspiracy too much, but I'm more surprised by what was NOT said.

Obviously MU wanted this "report" out, and they really just said what Shaka would always say:  I'll use all my available resources to improve the team, but we're committed to relationships. 

Multiple MU "sources" confirmed: Yup, we'll provide support

The transcript that was posted is incomplete. Portal is mentioned at the beginning of what Jared Greenberg reported, but that part is missing from the transcript. I've posted a link to the full video twice.

[rocky_warrior]

The transcript that was posted is incomplete. Portal is mentioned at the beginning of what Jared Greenberg reported, but that part is missing from the transcript. I've posted a link to the full video twice.

Yes, we heard you the first time. lol