Paint Touches

This is the first tournament experience of my life and all I can say is wow. The passion is incredible. Walking down the street and seeing all the different school colors represented — Kentucky, Kentucky, Kentucky — is special. So we decided to get to know some of the fans that make the big dance […]

Marquette was one of two teams to wait an extra 48 hours to learn their second round opponent in the NCAA Tournament. Now that the Golden Eagles know their opponent, the Brigham Young Cougars, they are ready, as a team, to hit the court running. Head coach Buzz Williams spent last night watching the BYU-Iona […]

Known more for his suspension last season, Brandon Davies (0) has put all that in the past and put together a stellar junior campaign. His 15.0 points per game are second on the team, and he averages a team-high 7.3 rebounds per game. He has been asked to take on a larger offensive role without Jimmer Fredette, […]

The Paint Touches crew has touched down in Louisville and is ready to provide unprecedented coverage of Marquette’s quest to repeat 2003. Well, unprecedented may be a bit strong but you get the picture. We will start off with a few clips of the open practice held at the YUM! Center today, with more in […]

Here’s a quick look at what some national writers have to say at first glance about Marquette’s chances in the Tourney in the Twittersphere, with a dash of Dwyane Wade for good measure. (Click on the pictures to see them in full size.)

The Marquette Golden Eagles will not know their opponent until late Tuesday night, when the Brigham Young Cougars face the Iona Gaels for the No. 14 seed in the West region. A breakdown of Tuesday night’s winner will come later, but for now here is a player breakdown of each team, followed by three keys […]