Paint Touches

In an interview last season, Buzz Williams revealed his coaching staff keeps track of nine different unique statistics during a game, with a number in mind for each they attempt to reach that Williams believes leads to victories. Whether that list has changed or Williams has added or subtracted statistics this season is unsure, but […]

*Note* Updated on Feb. 14* Not too much of an introduction here, but as it stands Marquette should have three open scholarships for the 2014 class, when Vander Blue, Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson are set to graduate. Analysis below comes from minutes of YouTube videos and scouting reports, so take it all with a grain […]

Power rankings include today’s/tonight’s action. Here we go. Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 Week 7 1. Syracuse (17-1, 6-0) | Last week: 2 : The Orange are starting to make some serious moves in the Big East, knocking off Louisville on the road and taking care of Cincinnati at home. Michael Carter-Williams […]

Buzz Williams’ unique basketball vocabulary the past five years has made the phrase “paint touches” and the words “turkeys” and “switchables” famous within the Marquette basketball circle. After Wednesday night’s performance, a 69-62 win over Seton Hall, it’s time to add “fire” to that list. Marquette’s defense is playing as well as it has all […]

Junior Cadougan — Two first half fouls limited his numbers, but he managed to finish with seven points and two assists. There are still some concerns over his defense, but that could be because Derrick Wilson is really locking down opponents. Still, the offense came alive after halftime with Cadougan in the game, and for […]

If there was one team Marquette would love to see on the schedule to avoid a letdown after being ranked for the first time this season, Seton Hall would be near the top of the list. The Pirates have lost three straight in the Big East and injuries are mounting for Kevin Willard’s group. With […]