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Know Thy Enemy: DePaul

Now that they have completed their three game cupcake binge, Marquette is finally ready to start the conference season. After losing to Omaha in the third game of the season, many were ready to write off this season as a lost cause. The dramatic arrival of Luke Fischer has changed many opinions. The 6-11 transfer from […]

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Know Thy Enemy: Morgan State

Mascot: Bears Conference: MEAC 13-14 Record:  15-16 (11-5) 13-14 RPI: 226 13-14 KenPom: 229 14-15 Record: 2-10 Best Win: 63-62 over UC Irvine Worst Loss: 69-73 @Manhattan 14-15 RPI: 277 14-15 KenPom: 295 Coach: Todd Bozeman (9th Season) Probable Starters: PG: Donte Pretlow: 6-0 185 JR, 6.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg 3.6 apg, 1.8 spg, 2.8 tpg, […]

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How Good was the Pilot of the Luke Fischer Show?

  In short, it was the best debut Marquette fans have seen in at least 14 seasons, possibly longer. Since the 2000-2001 season, 72 different players have donned the Marquette uniform and logged at least one minute of game time. During these 14 seasons, Marquette fans have witnessed the debuts of some of their greatest […]

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Know thy enemy: Alabama A&M

Mascot: Bulldogs Conference: SWAC 13-14 Record:  14-16 13-14 RPI: 269 13-14 KenPom: 301 14-15 Record: 1-6 14-15 RPI: 271 14-15 KenPom: 343 Coach: Willie Hayes (3rd Season) Probable Starters: PG: Rakiya Battle: 5-10 180 SO, 5.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.6 apg, 0.9 spg, .500 3P SG: Tyler Davis: 6-2 180 JR, 3.9 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.9 […]

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Know Thy Enemy: Arizona State

It’s been a rough start to December for the Golden Eagles. Losing to in state rival Wisconsin is never pleasant, even if the game went better than expected. To throw a little salt in the wound, sophomores Deonte Burton and John Dawson announced they would be transferring at the end of the semester. Dawson, having […]

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Know Thy Enemy: Wisconsin

Alright, alright, alright! After the twin debacles against UN-O and NJIT, many thought Marquette was dead in the water. A third place finish in the Orlando Classic is a lot better than what most fans were expecting. Marquette used quickness, defensive pressure, and surprisingly effective shooting to beat two Power 5 squads in Georgia Tech […]

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