Paint Touches

Everyone knows Buzz Williams doesn’t play freshmen. It’s been obvious to any observer the past five years and became even more so in a study by Dan Hammer on RealGM showing that Buzz plays freshmen less than any other coach in the country giving them only 8 percent of possible minutes. It’s very convincing and […]

On the same day Buzz Williams and the Golden Eagles received a crushing blow, they also received some good news when 6-foot-6 wing Marial Shayok announced his commitment to Marquette via Twitter. Earlier in the day it was announced that 6-foot-8 junior-college junior Jameel McKay had decided to transfer from the school before ever playing […]

Jameel McKay had yet to suit up for one game at Marquette before declaring his intention to transfer on Twitter. After long talk with family I will be transferring from MU great place and program now I’m looking forward to searching for a new Home — FromRags2Riches (@ShowTime_McKay) October 17, 2013 I appreciate coaching staff […]

Buzz Williams rarely finds himself confused, especially when it comes to his own team. What has made Marquette successful during his tenure as head coach is understanding the ins and outs of his players and being able to communicate both on a personal and business level. He’s had his fair share of J’s and D’s, […]

In early May, Juan Anderson felt at home. And that’s, well, because he was. Finals at Marquette were done. The basketball season had concluded March 30, over a month ago. And Anderson had finalized his release from Buzz Williams’ program on April 15. There wasn’t anywhere else he would be. They say home is where […]

Marquette topped the poll of Big East coaches and was selected as the favorite to win the conference this season. This is a new position for Marquette and Buzz Williams to be in, having never been selected higher than sixth in a pre-season Big East poll — and that was back in 2008 with the […]