I've changed my mind

[rocky_warrior]

The juniors and seniors on this team should be ordered to leave now.

I think that would actually break Shaka's heart.
https://vimeo.com/1131460360

[MuggsyB]

I'm too lazy to look it up but didn't we only score 38 points (or something close to that) total against Syracuse in the elite 8. Considering the stage, that was one of the worst games I can remember.

Today is almost expected with this team

Only a week and a half left....

As far as our tournament disasters, and there's been many, I don't put them at this level of futility.  Mainly because we faced good competition.

[willie warrior]

I believe we are now in last place in BEast. Thanks to Shaka for making us a low major/D3 team.

[panda]

[muwarrior69]

I believe we are now in last place in BEast. Thanks to Shaka for making us a low major/D3 team.

...on the bright side Marquette has not decided to drop d1 basketball, yet.

[panda]

This team goes as Nigel goes. If he plays well, we look halfway decent. If he's inconsistent, we look like we did today.

The idea this roster only needs two portal additions to be competitive next year is laughable. The only way we change course next year is to get rid of the players who put us in this mess.

[We R Final Four]

I believe we are now in last place in BEast. Thanks to Shaka for making us a low major/D3 team.

We read it 7 minutes ago willie.

[rocky_warrior]

The RGV patch is back, and he makes sure to display it!

[The Sultan]

Well yeah.  I'm still not convinced Shaka will run anybody off.

Well he won't be around for too long if he doesn't.

[Superfan]

I guess I don't understand the mechanics behind the shared revenue/NIL world we live in today.  These guys are no longer "innocent college kids" but professional athletes with some probably making more money than most fans in the stands paying to watch them.  They can all become free agents at the end of the year as evidenced by the +/- 2,000 D1 players that have entered the transfer portal in each of the recent years.  Given that, why is it so difficult to cut the non-contributors at the end of the year???  If it's a one-way street in favor of the players that's grossly unfair to the colleges that pay them.

[rocky_warrior]

I guess I don't understand the mechanics behind the shared revenue/NIL world we live in today.  These guys are no longer "innocent college kids" but professional athletes with some probably making more money than most fans in the stands paying to watch them.  They can all become free agents at the end of the year as evidenced by the +/- 2,000 D1 players that have entered the transfer portal in each of the recent years.  Given that, why is it so difficult to cut the non-contributors at the end of the year???  If it's a one-way street in favor of the players that's grossly unfair to the colleges that pay them.

I know several will tell you Shaka has changed his tune, and maybe he has.  But did you watch the 60 second vimeo video I linked?

[Jay Bee]

My forever worst MU game was way back in December 1982 at Minnesota. Minnesota won 100-66 while making Randy Breuer look like Shaq that night (I think he had over 40 points) and I almost broke my parent's TV.

This was partially responsible for me winding up at MU tbh

[Superfan]

I know several will tell you Shaka has changed his tune, and maybe he has.  But did you watch the 60 second vimeo video I linked?

Yes I did but Shaka has no choice.  If he doesn't cut some and add via the portal he won't survive at MU.  I think we have a forgiving fan base but no one will tolerate a repeat of this year.

[NCMUFan]

Guess I am not a  fanatic of fanatics.
Beautiful spring like day to not be outside to enjoy it.
Just remembered MU played today.
TY for the recap.

[rocky_warrior]

Shaka has no choice

He has many choices.  We don't yet know what those will be.

[BCHoopster]

You think the key alumni givers are happy to dole out money to most of these below average players? Doubt it. Times will change drastically or say good bye to the Coach.  By the way, Shaka's offensive strategy, watching NJ dribble around is pathetic, the other 3 olayers just stand around

[Billy Hoyle]

The RGV patch is back, and he makes sure to display it!

Does the Spirit Shop sell anything that doesn't have the RGV patch or logo?

[rocky_warrior]

Does the Spirit Shop sell anything that doesn't have the RGV patch or logo?

They did 10 days ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pq3kDQfuVA

[WellsstreetWanderer]

...on the bright side Marquette has not decided to drop d1 basketball, yet.

Could have fooled me

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I know several will tell you Shaka has changed his tune, and maybe he has.  But did you watch the 60 second vimeo video I linked?

The video from 4 months ago, that was filmed before this disaster of a season and before Shaka committed publically to changing his roster-building approach?

[rocky_warrior]

The video from 4 months ago, that was filmed before this disaster of a season and before Shaka committed publically to changing his roster-building approach?

Care to explain the extreme "RGV" showcase in his lates postgame.  Dude loves his guys, won't tell anyone to leave.  Is excited to fill Zaide's spot.

[muwarrior69]

Could have fooled me

April first is only a month away.

[MuggsyB]

I know several will tell you Shaka has changed his tune, and maybe he has.  But did you watch the 60 second vimeo video I linked?

We have three guys to build around next year, and maybe DO.  But if Shaka does not pivot at all, and we are completely irrelevant next year, there's a 0.0% chance he will be on the MU bench in '27-28.  He deserves the chance to right the ship, but it's worth noting how bad our conference is this year.  That means two things:  1) it's not just a bad season, it's a historically bad season × 10, and 2) Improving from the Depths of Hell doesn't mean diddly squat if that means an NIT or worse next year.

[rocky_warrior]

diddly squat if that means an NIT or worse next year.

Any tournament next year would be a significant improvement.  I also expect an improved BE next season.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Care to explain the extreme "RGV" showcase in his lates postgame.  Dude loves his guys, won't tell anyone to leave.  Is excited to fill Zaide's spot.

You're seriously analyzing wardrobe choices now?

RGV and using the portal are not mutually exclusive, either.

Also, when did he say he won't tell anyone to leave? Has he said that since the news about the portal? If he has, I sure missed it.