Katz’s 2026-2027 Power 36

[MarquetteMike1977]

Katz's 2026-2027 Power 36
Marquette Is #34

https://x.com/theandykatz/status/2041954334166937852?s=46&t=sotL7QsNvvOZPdWl6-_vhA

[tower912]

Must not read scoop.
In Shaka's pocket.
Baghdad Bob
How can you have a power 36 until after the transfers are known?
Katz sucks

[Jay Bee]

#clickbait

[JakeBarnes]

Only 34? Clearly a badger plant.

[MU82]

Only 34? Clearly a badger plant.

Yet not a Weasel to be found in it.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Yet not a Weasel to be found in it.

Agree.
Marquette is the 3rd Big East team listed in it.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

But we're behind St. Louis.....

[StillAWarrior]

How can you have a power 36 until after the transfers are known?

While I like Katz's take and choose to be optimistic myself, that's a very legitimate question.

[UWW2MU]

Meh, no reason to be a stick in the mud.  It can be a fun thought experiment to rank them now after the season but before all the balls drop with transfers.  Then after portal mess is done, go back and do it again and see what's changed. 

Or, just don't read it if you don't like it.   

[Billy Hoyle]

While I like Katz's take and choose to be optimistic myself, that's a very legitimate question.

he needs to generate clicks

[The Sultan]

he needs to generate clicks

Katz...or MarquetteMike?

[SchnitzelBoy]

SLU was better than every Big East team save STJ and UConn... If Schertz stays in town as long as Mark Few has at Gonzaga that squad could end up in the Big East

[Uncle Rico]

SLU was better than every Big East team save STJ and UConn... If Schertz stays in town as long as Mark Few has at Gonzaga that squad could end up in the Big East

It won't.  St. Louis isn't keeping Schertz long term.  If he was sniffing around freaking NC State, he's looking for a life raft.

[Billy Hoyle]

It won't.  St. Louis isn't keeping Schertz long term.  If he was sniffing around freaking NC State, he's looking for a life raft.

Schertz wasn't going to take a mid-level P4 job, which was pretty much all that was out there that he was a legit candidate for. He'll have another big year at SLU and be ready to jump to a higher level P4 job like Tennessee.

[MU82]

Can we wait to see if Schertz has more than one consecutive NCAAT appearance before crowning him The Next Mark Few?

[wadesworld]

Can we wait to see if Schertz has more than one consecutive NCAAT appearance before crowning him The Next Mark Few?

No.  Shoothoops has already crowned SLU the Gonzaga of the Midwest.  Looking forward to their multiple national title appearances.

[Uncle Rico]

Can we wait to see if Schertz has more than one consecutive NCAAT appearance before crowning him The Next Mark Few?

He could be the next Mark Few.  It just won't be at St. Louis

[JTJ3]

Tennessee or Florida seem like the obvious spots for Schertz in the next couple of years.

[The Sultan]

Tennessee or Florida seem like the obvious spots for Schertz in the next couple of years.

I can see Tennessee for sure, but I think Golden will be at Florida for a while.

[JTJ3]

I can see Tennessee for sure, but I think Golden will be at Florida for a while.

Yeah that would only be if Golden decides to jump to Kansas or the NBA at some point.

[The Sultan]

Yeah that would only be if Golden decides to jump to Kansas or the NBA at some point.

Hoo boy...Golden in the NBA would be something. And probably not something successful.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Yeah that would only be if Golden decides to jump to Kansas or the NBA at some point.

Not enough coeds in the NBA

[WhiteTrash]

Not enough coeds in the NBA

Right??
I think Golden is holding out for a high school job.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Said was done after Sheek entered the portal and Lunardi sucks and Lunardi was wrong last year But He has Marquette in the Next Four Out on his Debut Bracketology Today. It is a Marquette mention but Understand it is worth not much if anything.

[The Sultan]

Said was done after Sheek entered the portal and Lunardi sucks and Lunardi was wrong last year But He has Marquette in the Next Four Out on his Debut Bracketology Today. It is a Marquette mention but Understand it is worth not much if anything.

It's not worth anything.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Sometimes wish we were not all so unconditional about Marquette Basketball but I just put down our downpayment on season tickets again for atleast the last 60 something years in a row.
Go Marquette

[Scoop Snoop]

Sometimes wish we were not all so unconditional about Marquette Basketball but I just put down our downpayment on season tickets again for atleast the last 60 something years in a row.
Go Marquette

Think of it like buying lottery tickets. 

Glad you bought the tickets. If I lived in Milwaukee, even "one bad year" would not keep me from buying them for this coming season.

[Galway Eagle]

Think of it like buying lottery tickets. 

Glad you bought the tickets. If I lived in Milwaukee, even "one bad year" would not keep me from buying them for this coming season.

What years would you say they were "winning tickets" since 78? Pending the price I'm thinking about 7yrs (24, 23, 13, 12, 03, 96, 79)? I guess it depends on your opinion of 5-11 seed years (let alone bubble or flat out down years) but honestly not sure I'd keep buying with those numbers over the last 48yrs.

But to each their own.

[Scoop Snoop]

What years would you say they were "winning tickets" since 78? Pending the price I'm thinking about 7yrs (24, 23, 13, 12, 03, 96, 79)? I guess it depends on your opinion of 5-11 seed years (let alone bubble or flat out down years) but honestly not sure I'd keep buying with those numbers over the last 48yrs.

But to each their own.

OK. Think of it compared to being a Cubs fan. 

[DoctorV]

What years would you say they were "winning tickets" since 78? Pending the price I'm thinking about 7yrs (24, 23, 13, 12, 03, 96, 79)? I guess it depends on your opinion of 5-11 seed years (let alone bubble or flat out down years) but honestly not sure I'd keep buying with those numbers over the last 48yrs.

But to each their own.

Every year.

For true Marquette fans like the ones that visit this wonderful place, the lifelong memories are worth the price of admission

[Galway Eagle]

Every year.

For true Marquette fans like the ones that visit this wonderful place, the lifelong memories are worth the price of admission

Sure chip, if you'll go anyways I suppose winning doesn't matter? Last year, Wojos first year, creans first couple, deans last, oneils first couple, Dukiets career. All worth the overpriced crap beer, overpriced food, and not to mention few grand up to cost of a small house that is the tickets?

[Scoop Snoop]

Sure chip, if you'll go anyways I suppose winning doesn't matter? Last year, Wojos first year, creans first couple, deans last, oneils first couple, Dukiets career. All worth the overpriced crap beer, overpriced food, and not to mention few grand up to cost of a small house that is the tickets?

You forgot the hot dogs. When we have them.

[Uncle Rico]

Sure chip, if you'll go anyways I suppose winning doesn't matter? Last year, Wojos first year, creans first couple, deans last, oneils first couple, Dukiets career. All worth the overpriced crap beer, overpriced food, and not to mention few grand up to cost of a small house that is the tickets?

If you get blazed out of your mind before the game, no need for beer.  Though, I offered to buy Willie a beer at the games but he never took me up.  And the dining options around Fiserv have improved.  You don't have to spend on what Fiserv offers

[Galway Eagle]

If you get blazed out of your mind before the game, no need for beer.  Though, I offered to buy Willie a beer at the games but he never took me up.  And the dining options around Fiserv have improved.  You don't have to spend on what Fiserv offers

Haven't smoked/done edibles since my mid 20s, the anxiety's not worth it for me. 100% true about the food

[Uncle Rico]

Haven't smoked/done edibles since my mid 20s, the anxiety's not worth it for me. 100% true about the food

Bong a few 40ozs before going in is another option.  Use to work for me

[The Sultan]

Bong a few 40ozs before going in is another option.  Used to work for me

"Used to.."       

[JakeBarnes]

Bong a few 40ozs before going in is another option.  Use to work for me

For Saturday games, I prefer the Uncle Wolfie's 2 bloodys pregame. Then maybe a beer at brat house. Kinda like that routine.

Back in for my season tix as well. Winters suck and I want something to do (and really enjoy Marquette basketball most of the time). Since I still don't own a place in Savannah to run to yet for a warm weather refresh, trips to MKE for basketball help.

[SchnitzelBoy]

As a Chicagoan, I'm loving these neutral site games just a few miles from my pad. But nothing beats a saturday afternoon game in Milwaukee. Goolsby's pre-game then Mader's for an indulgent German dinner. 

Absolutely doing multiple weekends in Milwaukee, especially if the squad meets or exceeds expectations. I have a feeling Nigel James is going to be can't-miss viewing and I'm pumped to see what Minessale and Fru add

[BM1090]

I am not renewing my tickets this year for the first time in 10-15 years. It's not so much about the level of play because I do think we'll be much improved. But with price increases and the resale market being pretty dead for MU games, it just makes sense.

Might bite me in the ass for Wisconsin or UConn, but we'll see.

[Galway Eagle]

For Saturday games, I prefer the Uncle Wolfie's 2 bloodys pregame. Then maybe a beer at brat house. Kinda like that routine.

Back in for my season tix as well. Winters suck and I want something to do (and really enjoy Marquette basketball most of the time). Since I still don't own a place in Savannah to run to yet for a warm weather refresh, trips to MKE for basketball help.

Out of curiosity which years do you feel you got your bang for your buck? Is it just general being at marquette games? Is it a year where we're competitive regardless of side of the bubble? Or is it a year we're competing for a phenomenal seed, in the running for a conference title, etc?

[MU82]

Back in for my season tix as well. Winters suck and I want something to do (and really enjoy Marquette basketball most of the time). Since I still don't own a place in Savannah to run to yet for a warm weather refresh, trips to MKE for basketball help.

I like how you think, my friend. If I still lived in Chicago, I'd be a season-ticket holder and wouldn't think twice about renewing every year.

[JakeBarnes]

Out of curiosity which years do you feel you got your bang for your buck? Is it just general being at marquette games? Is it a year where we're competitive regardless of side of the bubble? Or is it a year we're competing for a phenomenal seed, in the running for a conference title, etc?

All of it. This year was frustrating--less because of the record but mainly because there were very few games on weekends in non con in MKE.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Marquette is #27

https://x.com/cbkreport/status/2048579849166397601?s=46&t=sotL7QsNvvOZPdWl6-_vhA

[Scoop Snoop]

Marquette is #27

And PC at 25, Nova at 29 and no SJU (unless I missed it after checking a couple of times). Interesting. I know that it is a guess based upon current rosters, so SJU will show up in later versions.

I hate it when the posts get cute and use the logos instead of simply listing the schools' names. Gimmicky!

[Galway Eagle]

And PC at 25, Nova at 29 and no SJU (unless I missed it after checking a couple of times). Interesting. I know that it is a guess based upon current rosters, so SJU will show up in later versions.

I hate it when the posts get cute and use the logos instead of simply listing the schools' names. Gimmicky!

If these actually came to fruition this would be an incredible year for the Big East. Here's to hoping it happens, I think after a few tough 3 bid years we need a year where we're back to 5-7 teams sitting on the right side of the making the tournament conversation

[MU82]

Not really hating on the Weasels (at least not any more than usual), but what have they done to merit a top-40 make-believe ranking?

[Scoop Snoop]

Not really hating on the Weasels (at least not any more than usual), but what have they done to merit a top-40 make-believe ranking?

Yeah, it's a "make believe" top 40 but they are at #34. Just saw Creighton at #33. Let's hope that our home game vs. them in December gives some credibility to the MU/UW spread shown here.

[Uncle Rico]

Not really hating on the Weasels (at least not any more than usual), but what have they done to merit a top-40 make-believe ranking?

Winter is back and they've done fine in the portal and until proven otherwise, I'll believe they'll be in the mix in the Big 18.  Gard always gets it done.

[MU82]

Winter is back and they've done fine in the portal and until proven otherwise, I'll believe they'll be in the mix in the Big 18.  Gard always gets it done.

Winter should be one of the better bigs in the conference, yes. But their additions are a bunch of guys from Hofstra, Miami (OH) and GWU to replace the likes of Blackwell and Boyd. It just doesn't look like a very strong roster.

Then again, for all the (deserved) sh!t Gard gets here, his teams often do better than expected ... for a while, at least. He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends.

[Uncle Rico]

Winter should be one of the better bigs in the conference, yes. But their additions are a bunch of guys from Hofstra, Miami (OH) and GWU to replace the likes of Blackwell and Boyd. It just doesn't look like a very strong roster.

Then again, for all the (deserved) sh!t Gard gets here, his teams often do better than expected ... for a while, at least. He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends.

I'm pretty bullish on Eian Elmer and they added Owen Foxwell, a pretty good 22-year old "freshmen".  I think the backcourt will be fine.  Maybe not as dynamic as Boyd/Blackwell but good enough to finish top half of the Big 18 and sniff a protected seed.  Defense will still suck but they'll be fine.

[MU82]

I'm pretty bullish on Eian Elmer and they added Owen Foxwell, a pretty good 22-year old "freshmen".  I think the backcourt will be fine.  Maybe not as dynamic as Boyd/Blackwell but good enough to finish top half of the Big 18 and sniff a protected seed.  Defense will still suck but they'll be fine.

Hoping they won't be fine, especially on Dec. 5, but you're probably right.

[rocky_warrior]

He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends.

We're really using the "Rico NCAA tournament coaching standard" now? 

[muwarrior69]

OK. Think of it compared to being a Cubs fan. 

So will win our next championship in 2085.

[Uncle Rico]

We're really using the "Rico NCAA tournament coaching standard" now?

I'm actually Danny Hurley

Edit: Though I'll say, if Gard was at Marquette with that record the last 9 years, scoop would be at the same meltdown level it has been since November.

[BrewCity83]

Then again, for all the (deserved) sh!t Gard gets here, his teams often do better than expected ... for a while, at least. He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends.

Now do last 8 years.

[MU82]

Now do last 8 years.

Why?

[BrewCity83]

It will paint a different picture.

[MU82]

It will paint a different picture.

Huh? Instead of saying, "He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends," one would have said, "He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 8 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends."

Both would have been accurate, though the second doesn't really paint a different picture at all.

[BrewCity83]

Huh? Instead of saying, "He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 9 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends," one would have said, "He's won 3 more NCAA Tournament games in the last 8 years than you have, while appearing in the exact same number of second weekends."

Both would have been accurate, though the second doesn't really paint a different picture at all.

False.

In last 8 years, UW has 4 NCAAT wins, no second weekends, while MU has 3 wins, one second weekend. 

[MU82]

False.

In last 8 years, UW has 4 NCAAT wins, no second weekends, while MU has 3 wins, one second weekend. 

False.

2018: Missed NCAAT
2019: Lost in first round to Oregon
2020: Covid; no NCAAT
2021: Won first round vs UNC, lost second round to Baylor
2022: Won first round vs Colgate, lost second round to Iowa State
2023: Missed NCAAT
2024: Lost first round to James Madison
2025: Won first round vs Montana, lost second round to BYU
2026: Lost first round to High Point

Whether you look at 8 or 9 years, it's still 3 NCAAT wins and no second weekends. Five of the losses were to lower seeds (Oregon, Iowa State, James Madison, BYU, High Point). Just Greg Gard always getting it done.

You're welcome.

[BrewCity83]

OK, I misunderstood your point.  Thought you were comparing Gard to Shaka, not to Rico.  LOL.

[MU82]

OK, I misunderstood your point.  Thought you were comparing Gard to Shaka, not to Rico.  LOL.

Shaka's got his own problems! (And his own successes.)

[MarquetteMike1977]

In ESPN's Newly Expanded Bracketology Today Marquette is in the Last Four In

[romey]

Yeah, it's a "make believe" top 40 but they are at #34. Just saw Creighton at #33. Let's hope that our home game vs. them in December gives some credibility to the MU/UW spread shown here.

And Xavier at 36

[Nukem2]

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