Summer workouts

[Galway Eagle]

Based on last season's BPR, Minessale is our third best player behind Fru and James. (For those wondering, BPR is adjusted for level of competition.  It isn't inflated by playing in a small conference.)

That should equate to a day one starter, but we will see if Shaka agrees or not.  It may take a few games for Minessale to prove himself and earn that starting spot.

Yeah I'm guessing Owens gets the loyalty nod to kick off the year similar to Zaide last year (though Zaide had shown more the end of his Sophomore year to earn it imo).

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Based on last season's BPR, Minessale is our third best player behind Fru and James. (For those wondering, BPR is adjusted for level of competition.  It isn't inflated by playing in a small conference.)

That should equate to a day one starter, but we will see if Shaka agrees or not.  It may take a few games for Minessale to prove himself and earn that starting spot.

If he doesn't start, I hope it's because DO earned it.  With his versatility, Minessale could be a great 6th man. 

I do think it's more likely than not that he starts, though.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Yeah I'm guessing Owens gets the loyalty nod to kick off the year similar to Zaide last year (though Zaide had shown more the end of his Sophomore year to earn it imo).

I was thinking of Sean starting over Nigel as a loyalty example, but this applies, too.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

If we're in a position that its a tough decision that can only be good things for Marquette, Owens, Minessale.....

[GoldenEagles03]

Based on last season's BPR, Minessale is our third best player behind Fru and James. (For those wondering, BPR is adjusted for level of competition.  It isn't inflated by playing in a small conference.)

That should equate to a day one starter, but we will see if Shaka agrees or not.  It may take a few games for Minessale to prove himself and earn that starting spot.

Interesting that of all these clips coming out, we've seen 0 of Minessale. He's the guy I thought they'd market more than anyone!

I think I read on 247 that Dom expects Owens to start at the 3. Will be interesting to see how that rounds out.

[MU82]

The best thing for the team IMHO would be DO truly earning the starting 3 spot, freeing Minessale to get significant minutes playing 1, 2 and 3.

While Shaka has proven that he will "come around" and eventually go with the better player, the start of last season showed an annoying willingness to choose favored players just because.

I have serious trouble believing all of Jones, Lowery and Hamilton outperformed James, Stevens and Parham during 2025 preseason practices.

Hopefully, Shaka has gotten that out of his system.