Transfers in/out 2025-2026

[LAZER]

Our team was really that bad. So yeah royce was still a top 4 player. Didn't make him a good player.


And largely I was making a joke with Owens and Phillips. Neither are all that good, but I would bet on Phillips to have a bigger 4 year impact every time over Owens. Give me the guy with more room to grow.

And we'll I quickly glance at dumb stats from the year.

Damarius Owens this year was -47 in 820 possessions.
Michael Phillips was +47 in 391 possessions.

Phillips had a 30% efg in BE play, averaged 7min a game and didn't score in the majority of BE games. And while I'm using my own very flawed eye test, he didn't really seem to be a great defender either to make up for the offensive end. I can accept your view that he's a better long term prospect, but saying he was a better player than DO this past season is a stretch.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

sheek and owens

If Sheek is towards the back of the rotation he is going to transfer after the 26-27 season.  Ideally, he's the first big off the bench, backing up a one-year starter at the 5.  And then he's ready to step in as the starter the following season.  Shaka is not going to recruit a back-up big to player over Sheek nor should he. I honestly don't see why anyone would disagree with this approach.

As for Owens, he shouldn't be expected to start and should earn whatever minutes he does get.  I still think he has a high ceiling.

[MU82]

questionable decisions are being made

Congrats on having more to b!tch about. It's what makes you the happiest!

[Jay Bee]

I still have great hopes for DO. Monster ceiling if it clicks.

If he doesn't do well and doesn't play a lot, so be it. I wouldn't bank on him to be a 22-25 minute guy, but if he demands it because of his play, great.

jfp is being super weird on this one.

What we need besides a center is a guy(s) who can produce with a medium-high or high usage.

3 transfers in who can contribute nicely feels right. Needing 6-7 is nutzo.

For me, Nigel and Royce start, no doubt. After that, everything is up for grabs (although I realize the reality may be Adrien has a hold on a spot).

#pray

[muwarrior69]

If Sheek is towards the back of the rotation he is going to transfer after the 26-27 season.  Ideally, he's the first big off the bench, backing up a one-year starter at the 5.  And then he's ready to step in as the starter the following season.  Shaka is not going to recruit a back-up big to player over Sheek nor should he. I honestly don't see why anyone would disagree with this approach.

As for Owens, he shouldn't be expected to start and should earn whatever minutes he does get.  I still think he has a high ceiling.

Honestly why would anyone assume anything about a player who has not played one D1 game. Let's see what he can do first.

[Hards Alumni]

By this logic, then Caedin Hamilton was legitimately good the last two months of the season. He improved dramatically.

Why isn't scoop big on backing Caedin?

I don't see it with Damarius, the stats don't show real impressive improvement.

Did he improve in conference play. Sure, he did three things, fine in conference play.

He was efficent in transition, which was often the result of a steal made by James or Ross. He was efficent cutting, often the result of Nigel James being great. And he went from the worst defender on the team and became and NCAA average defender by the end of the year.

He was below average to bad at everything else. Perimeter shooting. Attack & Kick. Dribble Jumper. Mid -Range. PnR Passing. Pick&Pop.

Paint Touches likes Damarius Owens, because he has always liked Damarius Owens.

But we have an injury prone player, who is a negative defender on the wing returning.

Has this staff/ fan base learned anything from Sean Jones or Zaide Lowery?

You have chosen the stupidest hill to die on.

[Jay Bee]

Honestly why would anyone assume anything about a player who has not played one D1 game. Let's see what he can do first.

Because not all of us are dumba$$es. The idea you can't "assume anything" about guy before he plays a D-I game is idiotic.

[Hards Alumni]

Honestly why would anyone assume anything about a player who has not played one D1 game. Let's see what he can do first.

I know you see redshirt next to his name, but he is a top 100 recruit.  He sat because he is young.

[muwarrior69]

I know you see redshirt next to his name, but he is a top 100 recruit.  He sat because he is young.

I think they redshirted Sheek because Caedin "improved" so much over last summer. If being young was the reason they should have redshirted Phillips as well. Do you agree Shaka should not recruit a big out of HS or a proven D1 transfer equal or better than Sheek out of fear Sheek will transfer? I think just the opposite. It just might be the incentive for Sheek to become a better player. After all as some have said Shaka is the Guru of retaining good players.

[muwarrior69]

Because not all of us are dumba$$es. The idea you can't "assume anything" about guy before he plays a D-I game is idiotic.

...and Ben Gold should be in the NBA by now.

[JTJ3]

Because not all of us are dumba$$es. The idea you can't "assume anything" about guy before he plays a D-I game is idiotic.

Seriously.  Didnt know it was impossible for some of us to watch these guys before they get to Marquette.  Not sure who I was watching last summer on the EYBL if it wasnt Sheek.

[MuMark]

I think they redshirted Sheek because Caedin "improved" so much over last summer. If being young was the reason they should have redshirted Phillips as well. Do you agree Shaka should not recruit a big out of HS or a proven D1 transfer equal or better than Sheek out of fear Sheek will transfer? I think just the opposite. It just might be the incentive for Sheek to become a better player. After all as some have said Shaka is the Guru of retaining good players.

The decision to redshirt him was made when he reclassified........they laid out a plan for him that both the staff and Sheek(and family) believed were best for his long term development.

He needed to build up his body.

[hawk]

I think Shaka signs 1 maybe 2 players, he's got 14 under contract and the only obvious need is a starting center.  Improving the center position after Ben Gold should not be difficult, if he ad averaged 14 and 6 Marquette would have won 18 games with the rest of the team being the same.  James,Parham and Stevens start the rest is up for grabs.  I like Pearson as a 4/5 backing up Parham and the portal guy.  Hamilton and Clark are in the mix to back up portal guy as well.  Walker backs up Stevens at the 2 spot and Jones stays to backup James.  Possible Stevens and or Walker work on being a combo guard at the 1/2 spots.  The 3 spot is a dog fight, best man wins among Owens,Philps and Egbouno.  I'm not sure what Miletic does for the team as a 2/3 or 4.  He and Walker were recruited as shooters so each has a window to play somewhwere in the rotaion.  MU shot 32% as a team last seasln and James,Stevens,Philips and Parham shot above that.  I expect MU to be much better from distance next season.  Looking for a 20 win season with a center that can get 12 and 7 per game. If Norman leaves the next get is a backup point guard to get ready for the early departure of James.  A good freshman prospect that will redshirt and be ready to roll when the opprotunity arises

[Jay Bee]

I think Shaka signs 1 maybe 2 players, he's got 14 under contract and the only obvious need is a starting center.

#FakeNews #Lies

[MU82]

...and Ben Gold should be in the NBA by now.

Said absolutely nobody before he played for Marquette. And only one Scooper - the dearly departed ball-knower Goose - ever at any point thought Gold was NBA-bound.

Another classic strawman from a guy who loves to whine about everything. At least you're consistent, eeyore69.

[The Sultan]

I think they redshirted Sheek because Caedin "improved" so much over last summer.

Surprise surprise!! You are wrong. Again.

[muwarrior69]

Said absolutely nobody before he played for Marquette. And only one Scooper - the dearly departed ball-knower Goose - ever at any point thought Gold was NBA-bound.

Another classic strawman from a guy who loves to whine about everything. At least you're consistent, eeyore69.

So Sheek is going to be so great Shaka should not recruit above him or he'll transfer. Now that is a winning strategy.

[muwarrior69]

Surprise surprise!! You are wrong. Again.

I stand corrected.

[Tha Hound]

I think Shaka signs 1 maybe 2 players, he's got 14 under contract and the only obvious need is a starting center.  Improving the center position after Ben Gold should not be difficult, if he ad averaged 14 and 6 Marquette would have won 18 games with the rest of the team being the same.  James,Parham and Stevens start the rest is up for grabs.  I like Pearson as a 4/5 backing up Parham and the portal guy.  Hamilton and Clark are in the mix to back up portal guy as well.  Walker backs up Stevens at the 2 spot and Jones stays to backup James.  Possible Stevens and or Walker work on being a combo guard at the 1/2 spots.  The 3 spot is a dog fight, best man wins among Owens,Philps and Egbouno.  I'm not sure what Miletic does for the team as a 2/3 or 4.  He and Walker were recruited as shooters so each has a window to play somewhwere in the rotaion.  MU shot 32% as a team last seasln and James,Stevens,Philips and Parham shot above that.  I expect MU to be much better from distance next season.  Looking for a 20 win season with a center that can get 12 and 7 per game. If Norman leaves the next get is a backup point guard to get ready for the early departure of James.  A good freshman prospect that will redshirt and be ready to roll when the opprotunity arises

Absolutely insane thing to say after our worst season of this century.

[Pakuni]

Absolutely insane thing to say after our worst season of this century.

A 4-6 finish in the worst Big East in a decade has led to some rose-colored analysis.

[Zog from Margo]

Kwame Evans from Oregon in the portal.

Treyson Anderson of NDSU is another big in the portal

[Mu8891]

Shaka only signs " one or two " players?

And only " obvious " need is a center ?

As the kids say... WTAF ?! They lost 20 games in an awful BE.  Worst team since
Dukiet.

If Shaka runs it back w/ only one new guy, ( unless it's Zuby from SJU ) he will be likely looking for a new job
a year from now.

[JakeBarnes]

I think Shaka signs the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Honestly why would anyone assume anything about a player who has not played one D1 game. Let's see what he can do first.

Because he was highly-regarded and has already spent a season with the program. 

Sure, that certainly not a guarantee but I don't think expecting Sheek to play 10-15 MPG off the bench is a huge stretch.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I think they redshirted Sheek because Caedin "improved" so much over last summer. If being young was the reason they should have redshirted Phillips as well. Do you agree Shaka should not recruit a big out of HS or a proven D1 transfer equal or better than Sheek out of fear Sheek will transfer? I think just the opposite. It just might be the incentive for Sheek to become a better player. After all as some have said Shaka is the Guru of retaining good players.

That is not why he was redshirted.