Really Good Day for the Future of Marquette Basketball

[tower912]

He is supposed to be in high school right now.  Reclassified.

[The Sultan]

I have come to the conclusion that bringing in talent that we hope improves, and doesn't transfer, after a redshirt sophomore season, seems like a poor way to construct a roster in 2026.

[Zog from Margo]

I can see a redshirt for Phillips as well.  Playing 3 minutes a game next year will hurt his development.  Hate to say it, could be a portal loss.

I agree on a possible redshirt, but I do not see him as a possible loss in the portal. If he fills out and gets stronger, he could be the real deal.

[Small Orange Soda]

I think this is a pretty good analysis. It was clearly planted, but don't know who the primary audience is supposed to be.

https://www.anonymouseagle.com/marquette-recruiting/35308/mens-basketball-golden-eagles-shaka-smart-transfer-portal-tnt-sideline-report

Anecdotal, but I know a couple different season ticket holders in the cheaper seats who have barely attended games and not had a lot of luck giving their tickets away either. With the rise in price due to NIL you can't really have a season like this and retain them.

[Johnny B]

Phillips is playing appropriate minutes for where he is.......

He is still raw which should surprise nobody considering he should be finishing up his senior year in high school right now.

I wouldn't mind a redshirt for him next season to be honest.

Obviously depends on how his summer goes and who we bring in.

Always been on the fence about guys skipping their senior year unless they plan to red shirt or are an elete talent. I think we'd rather have Phillips from age 18-22 than 17-21 right? if he redshirts next year then guess it's basically the same.

[wadesworld]

I'm good with using a couple redshirts. If Philips has a great offseason he may be a rotational piece and obviously shouldn't redshirt. If we bring in upper class talent and he'll be out of the rotation, then sure. Next year would be his freshman season in college. He could clearly use some physical development and he can shoot the ball, which will always be useful. You aren't going to have 15 players getting minutes. He's one who could for 3 years after next.

[MuggsyB]

We need guys to step into Ross' and gold's production at 2x their production if we're only adding 2 guys.

That honestly is easily doable.  The question is will we find the right pieces among a slew of transfers?  Do we have competent scouts/talent evaluators?  If we don't get the needed additions, perhaps some Scoopers should scout and bag deposit in '27-8. 

[panda]

That honestly is easily doable.  The question is will we find the right pieces among a slew of transfers?  Do we have competent scouts/talent evaluators?  If we don't get the needed additions, perhaps some Scoopers should scout and bag deposit in '27-8. 

The right additions and subtractions can turn this around quickly. Really need to get this offseason right on both sides of the coin.

[rocky_warrior]

The right additions and subtractions

That will be the real test for Shaka.